Display Problem

Is it me? Probably, as I'm no expert. I've just taken delivery of a W reg.
Vauxhall Combo Epic 1.7 van for my work. The LCD display, giving the time,
date and temperature only seems to work when the lights are on! Obviously,
I'd like to see the info when I'm not only driving with the lights on. Is
this something I'm failing to grasp, is it a wiring problem, or is it an
insurmountable challenge only fit for a top mechanic?
Any help would be appreciated

Derek.

 

the easiest thing is to just have a scan back on previous msgs in this
group, it has been covered many many times.
i am wondering if u have all the dash switches in the right position though.
if u have a variable dashboardlight dimmer check it is operating correctly.
it should bright/dim the radio display also.

mike

 

I had this problem with my astra, check the dash dimmer light to on
the right had divers side of the dash just above the drivers glove box
move the dimmer all the way up towards the wind screen this should
fix the problem

 

I've just bought an old 2nd hand Omega with exactly the same problem;
I think you will find the backlight bulbs for the display have blown.
This is a complete PITA job on the Omega so I'm living with it; maybe
easier on your vehicle (but I doubt it!)

 

Thanks Mike. The dimmer switch makes no difference. Everything to do with
the display switches off when I turn the lights off. Thanks anyway.

Derek.

 

Thank you my friend. As I said to Mike, the dimmer switch is functioning
normally, but everything to do with the display switches off when the lights
are turned off, even though the ignition is on.
Thanks anyway.

Derek.

 

OK, thanks for that. This problem has even got the in-house mechanic at the
garage I bought the van from confused! I will mention your suggestion to
him, and see what he thinks.

Derek.

 

ok derek.
i'd plumb for it being a voltage feed problem then
the back lights should not go totally off.
i admit i dont know about your specific car as such.
but it needs a light at the back for you to see it.
either there is a bulb(s) gone (the one(s) that should stay on all the time
when ignition is on)
or they r not gettingtheir feed properly (wiring or connector fault)

mike

 

Have you checked all your fuses?
Try putting ones in the holes that are empty.

Mike could well be right.

 

Thanks again Mike. I'll definitely check this out and let you know.

 

OK, thanks, I'll check this out and let you know.

 

Thanks again Mike, and everybody who has assisted with this. The upshot was
that two wires linking the radio/cassette player with the display unit were
live, and one of them was in the wrong place!
Don't ask me what its all about! I had to leave it to a competent vehicle
electrician......

Thanks
Derek

 

glad to help

mike