Mine only comes on if the lights are on the car, I guess that’s standard.Also does the glovebox light only come on with the side/head lights on. I did try both but still no joy.
Hi, I also fixed my glove box light and yes it only comes on when you have the side lights on. I glued it with epoxy resin and also took out a rubber gromit to which the wedge/actuator sits on, this avoids any pressure on the lid re-breaking the actuator.Today I took out the glovebox to sort out the glovebox light, it seems that the wedge that breaks the contact is broken and also the switch is defective. Also does the glovebox light only come on with the side/head lights on. I did try both but still no joy.
This all needs glove box removal which took a bit more effort than I expected as you have to take off some trim elements. One of the trim elements needed significant amount of force to remove which made me think twice whilst doing it. Once I was in I had a number of glovebox related things to fix which I did and it was quite a satisfying experience when done.The wedge breaking means that the glovebox light is on all the time the sidelights/headlights are on, which will often lead to a blown bulb.
Firstly thanks to all for the pointers. the bulb had gone and changed to a known good bulb and still no joy when the side/headlights a on. it's all back together for now but I will investigate further by checking power to the switch. my No plate lights are working so its not the fuse.The wedge breaking means that the glovebox light is on all the time the sidelights/headlights are on, which will often lead to a blown bulb.
I make and supply for £3.50 plus 85p postage a repair part for the glove box light.Firstly thanks to all for the pointers. the bulb had gone and changed to a known good bulb and still no joy when the side/headlights a on. it's all back together for now but I will investigate further by checking power to the switch. my No plate lights are working so its not the fuse.
John
Today I also completed my first commute in the A2. I admire its surprising motorway cruising ability, the more upright driving position and turn of pace for such a modest set of figures.
Less enamoured with it losing a headlight bulb and a non working front wiper within 250 miles of purchase...
...more miles on my A4, but it's a wonderful way to commute nonetheless.
Is the wiper due to the ground?
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It whirrs when I put the stalk on still, so I'm hoping so. Not sure how to tap a wire from the motor to part of the engine block to establish a ground.
I tried a long chisel from the motor to the screw atop the engine cover and nothing happened, but I wasnt sure if that would have held a current. It was just a quick test whilst at work. Taking the bonnet off for the first time was an experience!
It whirrs when I put the stalk on still, so I'm hoping so. Not sure how to tap a wire from the motor to part of the engine block to establish a ground.
I change my bulbs before the winter to ensure best performance but you do still get odd failures due o potholes etc.Today I also completed my first commute in the A2. I admire its surprising motorway cruising ability, the more upright driving position and turn of pace for such a modest set of figures.
Less enamoured with it losing a headlight bulb and a non working front wiper within 250 miles of purchase...
...more miles on my A4, but it's a wonderful way to commute nonetheless.
I lost one last week in the deep flooded section on my commute ?... I found two jacking point covers missing, as we all know, they cant fall out as they have a retaining loop. Wonder if it is the same owner who pinched my hub caps 5 years ago?