Flickering Dash Instrument Panel Light

Reuven · 25-04-2003

Hi Guys,

Last night when I was driving home from a friends party I noticed for the first time when I stoped at the traffic lights that my Instrument Panel lights have a slight flicker on and off every 4-5 seconds or so is this Normal ? for a 147??

Stori · 25-04-2003

This is meant as a joke but
"Can any one define what is actually normal in their 147"

Reuven · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Stori:
This is meant as a joke but
"Can any one define what is actually normal in their 147"

<hr /></blockquote>There are some words of wisdom for a 147 you can not define normal! laughing

selespeed · 25-04-2003

This happens if at the starting procedure of the engine the checks are not completed. It can happen if there is a problem, but most of the times letting go the key too soon when starting is the cause. Restarting the engine fixes the problem.

If it happens more often indicates that for some reason the checks can't be completed and you have to take your bella to the dealership.

Hans

Reuven · 25-04-2003

Im not to sure if you understand me there Hans!

Maybe I used the wrong words.

I am talking about the red background light that lights up you Giri Meter, Speed Indicator on the dashboard! when you either turn on your parking lights or your driving lights

selespeed · 25-04-2003

Sorry, I understood that your odometer was flashing. But if the background light have a slight flickering it is probably not normal.

Did it happen just once or all the time. I can imagine that it happens when the engine is at idle speed and at the same time the selespeed pump is building up pressure (again).

Building up this pressure and changing gears is hard on the electronic system of your bella. When I switch gear I have noticed that the head lights are less sharp for a second as well.

Reuven · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by selespeed:
Sorry, I understood that your odometer was flashing. But if the background light have a slight flickering it is probably not normal.

Did it happen just once or all the time. I can imagine that it happens when the engine is at idle speed and at the same time the selespeed pump is building up pressure (again).

Building up this pressure and changing gears is hard on the electronic system of your bella. When I switch gear I have noticed that the head lights are less sharp for a second as well.<hr /></blockquote>Hans,

So far have noticed this problem when the engine is idle & I think Im not to sure it may be happening when I am driving too.

Will have to check on that one. Should I be worried ?

selespeed · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Reuven:
 Should I be worried ?

<hr /></blockquote>Of course not, you have an Alfa Romeo laughing

selespeed · 25-04-2003

If it happens when driving I should be worried. If it only happens at idle speed I would check some things out first. When it happens, is the selespeed pump active, is the airco cooling, is the radio playing. Is eliminating one power source (other then the engine or your lights) enough to stop the flickering etc.

Reuven · 25-04-2003

Well Mid next Month my bella is going for a 30,000Km Service.

So will tell the service manager about it!

As well as telling him that my Bolts on my wheels are starting to get rusty! NoT GOOD! naughty

selespeed · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Reuven:
As well as telling him that my Bolts on my wheels are starting to get rusty! NoT GOOD! naughty <hr /></blockquote>Well, start making a list. And investigate when the flickering stops.

Reuven · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by selespeed:
If it happens when driving I should be worried. If it only happens at idle speed I would check some things out first. When it happens, is the selespeed pump active, is the airco cooling, is the radio playing. Is eliminating one power source (other then the engine or your lights) enough to stop the flickering etc.<hr /></blockquote>My Radio/CD is 99.5% always on when in the car! laughing

My Air Con is hardly ever on

Will try your advise !

Thanks Hans

Ivo · 25-04-2003

Do ALL lights flikker (e.g. also the courtesy lights)?

If so, it could be a faulty voltage controller of your car. Isn't really expensive though (in normal cars that is

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Ivo · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ivo:
Do ALL lights flikker (e.g. also the courtesy lights) ?

If so, it could be a faulty voltage controller of your car. Isn't really expensive though (in normal cars that is

)<hr /></blockquote>

Reuven · 25-04-2003

Just came back from an evening drive guys.

Yes Hans you were right ! When I use the Radio & the engine is idle the flicker begins!

Ivo to answer your question only the backround red lighting flckers

Ivo · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Reuven:
Just came back from an evening drive guys.

Yes Hans you were right ! When I use the Radio & the engine is idle the flicker begins!

Ivo to answer your question only the backround red lighting flckers<hr /></blockquote>Hmm, combining this: on the parts CD you can see if the dash and the radio share the same ground (my guess is centre tunnel earthing point). If so, bad earthing/mass could be the prob. If not, it still could be this, but I would check bad connections to tacho dials first ...

Reuven · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ivo:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Reuven:
Just came back from an evening drive guys.

Yes Hans you were right ! When I use the Radio & the engine is idle the flicker begins!

Ivo to answer your question only the backround red lighting flckers<hr /></blockquote>Hmm, combining this: on the parts CD you can see if the dash and the radio share the same ground (my guess is centre tunnel earthing point). If so, bad
earthing/mass could be the prob. If not, it still could be this, but I would check bad connections to tacho dials first ...

<hr /></blockquote>If Only I had a parts CD! Would love to get a copy!

Ivo · 25-04-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Reuven:
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