Hello, got a similar problem to what i have been reading, but there is none exactly like this, and im rather confused about the fault.
Basically, i was driving to work, all the dash lights went off inc speedo, the backlight stayed on, Indicators were working but not displaying on the dash, so i pulled into a garage, turned the engine off, tried to restart it and wouldnt work.
* Displaying Engine management light, and seatbelt light when i insert the key and turn once. (Engine management light goes off shortly after)
I then waited 5 minutes, tried again, to my confusion all the lights came on as they should when turning the key, then engine started fine, so i drove it 20 seconds and all the dash went again, no speedo, lights ect, only the backlight (Van was driving fine).
Got the van home, turned it off, tried to restart and didnt work.Got a mechanic round to have a check, he checked a few fuses, one saying (20) on was blown, replaced and didnt change anything. Took the cover off round the steering wheel, tried a few plugs, taking them out and in again, opened the door, locked car, unlocked then tried ignition. Somewhere in between all that, the van dash lights came on, speedo's working, and engine started fine. Drove it down the hill, dash went again, van driving fine, got it back home, tried to start it , never work.
This is pretty much rinse and repeat, i can get in the van and it can work. I can tell its going to start when i put the key in and turn it once, all the lights come up on dash. When its not going to work, all i get is an engine management light that comes on for a few seconds then goes off, and a seatbelt light. The engine will not start if that is all it displays.
Thought i would check here before probably getting ripped off from a garage, thanks for anyone reading this, help is much appreciated.
*Only thing i have changed in the passed few weeks is the CD player, Van has been driving fine for a few weeks since it was installed, but thought i would note that down for you guys.
Cheers Chris. (sorry for the essay, tried to be as clear as possible)
Posted: Sep 10, 2011 (13 years ago)