gauge light issues -

tha_alabama · 06-12-2013, 03:58 PM

all of the relevant gauges/ from the far left window that has the temperature, mph gauge, oil, battery, clock....everything.........sometimes the default orange light on all of them will go dim at the same time.................then randomly it all goes bright again......

i can never pin it to a time of day(not sure if there are intelligent controls) for it to go automatically dark or brighter based ontime of day...

Anyone ever hear of any electrical issues, or lighting issues in 370 related to the described issues?

'12 touring

Glambutang · 06-12-2013, 04:13 PM

It dims if you have lights set to auto and brightness changes when lights turn on/off

kenchan · 06-12-2013, 04:13 PM

haven't read about this problem. sounds like an isolated incident.

radarlove · 06-12-2013, 04:17 PM

If the headlight switch is set to "auto" and you encounter sun vs heavy cloud or shade while driving; the sensor could be turning the headlights on and off and by design, the gauge lights from bright (headlights off) to dim (headlights on).

kenchan · 06-12-2013, 04:24 PM

i suppose turn the headlight stalk to OFF and drive around the same area a few times to see if the car repeats itself.

Bking · 06-12-2013, 06:22 PM

Yup, most likely it's the auto headlight that's causing it.

Baer383 · 06-12-2013, 08:32 PM

I don't think it is isolated,b/c mine does the same thing and I don't use the auto on the combination switch.

SouthArk370Z · 06-12-2013, 10:18 PM

The optical sensor is located on the right end of the right windshield defogger vent. In a bright environment (sunshine), turn Auto on and cover the sensor. It may take a few seconds for the headlights to come on and the dash lights to dim. If you problem is in synch with unblocking/blocking the sensor, there ya go.

Edit: See page EXL-163 of 2009 FSM for drawing of physical location.

06-12-2013, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
tha_alabama Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntsville Posts: 42 Drives: '12 touring gunmetal Rep Power: 16	gauge light issues - all of the relevant gauges/ from the far left window that has the temperature, mph gauge, oil, battery, clock....everything.........sometimes the default orange light on all of them will go dim at the same time.................then randomly it all goes bright again...... i can never pin it to a time of day(not sure if there are intelligent controls) for it to go automatically dark or brighter based ontime of day... Anyone ever hear of any electrical issues, or lighting issues in 370 related to the described issues? '12 touring

06-12-2013, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glambutang Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 86 Drives: Honda, im a ricer Rep Power: 13	It dims if you have lights set to auto and brightness changes when lights turn on/off Trips and SouthArk370Z like this.

06-12-2013, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
radarlove Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: close to Edmonton Posts: 30 Drives: 12 black tour spt AT Rep Power: 12	If the headlight switch is set to "auto" and you encounter sun vs heavy cloud or shade while driving; the sensor could be turning the headlights on and off and by design, the gauge lights from bright (headlights off) to dim (headlights on). Trips and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ 370Z for go fast 08 Caliber SRT for winter

06-12-2013, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i suppose turn the headlight stalk to OFF and drive around the same area a few times to see if the car repeats itself. Trips and blackcherry20 like this.

06-12-2013, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I don't think it is isolated,b/c mine does the same thing and I don't use the auto on the combination switch. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

06-12-2013, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	haven't read about this problem. sounds like an isolated incident.

06-12-2013, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Yup, most likely it's the auto headlight that's causing it.

06-12-2013, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	The optical sensor is located on the right end of the right windshield defogger vent. In a bright environment (sunshine), turn Auto on and cover the sensor. It may take a few seconds for the headlights to come on and the dash lights to dim. If you problem is in synch with unblocking/blocking the sensor, there ya go. Edit: See page EXL-163 of 2009 FSM for drawing of physical location. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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