5000CD Turbo (Canada) L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC Turbo (MC) (1988)
License Plate Lamp: Customer Interest
Instrument Panel - Lights Do Not Work With Headlights
Group:
90
Number:
91-01
Date:
January 31, 1991
Subject:
Instrument panel lights, do not work
Model(s):
5000 Turbo/Turbo Quattro
1986-1988 m.y.
Condition:
With ignition ON, instrument panel lights do not work when parking lights or headlights are switched ON.
or
Instrument panel lights work with ignition OFF, but go out shortly after ignition is switched ON.
Production:
Instrument panel lighting control is affected by the operation of the license plate lights. Inoperative license plate lights create feedback
through the instrument panel light booster and cause the instrument panel lights to malfunction.
Service Solution:
Check operation of each license plate bulb. Inoperative bulbs may be caused by high resistance (loose connections or corrosion) in the
bulb sockets, open circuits in wiring and/or burnt-out bulbs. Repair as necessary and/or replace license plate bulbs.