peterjl Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hi The other day, getting back in the day, I noticed the warning lights remained on but dim for 2 or 3 minutes. There a few threads about this indicating a replacement dashboard required but my question is - is it important? Given that I only noticed by accident is there a risk and what is that risk? WHat is the evidence there is a risk. I am still in warranty so I suppose I should have it done but it's more hassle which I don't need. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 As it's under warentee maybe a good idea to get it done, or you could do as I have for the last 4 years and ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Peter I refer you to my posting of 21 November 2016 8:57 AM in the following forum discussion http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Autotrail-Apache700-Dim-Warning-Light-Problem/45806/#M518616 As far as I’m aware the widely-reported warning lights problem has not resulted in any accidents, fires, breakdowns, etc. However, although your warning-lights at the moment just remain dimly lit for a few minutes, it’s quite likely that (as happened with my Rapido motorhome) the problem will escalate. Within the warranty period replacement of the instrument cluster (a 15-minutes job) should be readily approved by Fiat once the fault has been demonstrated to a Fiat dealership. If you let the warranty period expire and - sometime afterwards - your instrument cluster’s warning lights suddenly come on like Blackpool illuminations, you’ll be kicking yourself for procrastinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hi peter, As I understand the real problem may come when you present the vehicle for an MOT test. If certain warning lights, eg ABS, are illuminated at the time of the test then this constitutes a fail. You would then be forced to replace the dash cluster to pass the test. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thank you Colin, Kieth, and Derek. That all makes sense, I will get on the case. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi. Thought I would give an update. Following the useful responses from the forum i contacted my local Fiat main dealer, they requested I email a copy of my registration doc, then ordered a new dashboard, and replaced it yesterday. I was very impressed by the efficient and professional manner in which the transaction took place. Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm hoping the new ones are modified. Had ours done last July and it's still ok. Ours only showed dim warning lights with cruise control on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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