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Deano64



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey
1 week on

First fault after 1 week - dashboard illumination intensity
controller doesn't work any more and the fuel gauge, temperature display in centre of clocks is v. Bright. Back to dealer already !

Post #198412 8th Sep 2013 12:16 pm
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chrisr1806



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You can adjust the intensity of the dash lights where the lightning controls are.

Post #198419 8th Sep 2013 1:16 pm
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Re: 1 week on

Deano64 wrote:
dashboard illumination intensity controller doesn't work any more !


Rolling Eyes

Post #198420 8th Sep 2013 1:20 pm
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chrisr1806



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Didn't see that bit. Thud Thud Thud

Post #198424 8th Sep 2013 1:33 pm
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Deano64



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Hello - I mean its the rheostat on the same small panel as the headlight level controller bottom right of steering wheel. It seemed to work for a bit and now not any more

Post #198427 8th Sep 2013 1:52 pm
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DrRpb



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Does the manual say anything? Mine sometimes brightens when lights off but driving in a dark area eg under heavy tree cover etc * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #198431 8th Sep 2013 1:59 pm
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Deano64



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Hi. Can't find anything in manual. Car hasn't got auto lights on the lighting stick , if that's relevant. I noticed the problem on Friday when it was quite dark - p'ing it down all day. That's when the rheostat seemed to do something. It hasn't responded for the past 2 days, but it has been brighter all weekend. I'll go and check tonight when it gets darker. I'd have thought a rheostat should work at all times unless there's some clever computer stuff going on with regards to ambient lighting. Cheers

Post #198457 8th Sep 2013 2:57 pm
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Deano64



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Problem solved. You need the lights on for the dimmer to work. The backlight is barely there when the lights aren't on and is not adjustable when lights aren't on. Obviously got a lot to learn about this car!

Post #198518 8th Sep 2013 7:23 pm
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Deano64



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Still strange goings on with the dash lights- notably the central display with the fuel & temp gauges. When lights are on (in relatively low light conditions), this part of the display dims and brightens for no apparent reason as far as my eyes can work out. The dealers will check it out this week

Post #202297 8th Oct 2013 9:56 am
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Deano64



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It's supposed to do it and I've worked it out now (and where the light sensor is)

Post #202714 11th Oct 2013 1:46 pm
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DrRpb



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Yep. Mine does the same. It's just too damn clever for its own good. * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #202748 11th Oct 2013 8:33 pm
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