My 1St Tinker - Now Have Electrical Problem With Dash Lights

[MarkyP72]

Hi all,

My driver side window was catching, so I had my 1st tinker to adjust it. Removed the door card, then reconnected the electric window switch so I could operate the window while making the adjustments. Had to turn the ignition on to do this - which I did a number of times! After not driving the car for a couple of weeks aswell, the battery ended up flat.
I have charged it up, but now my problem is that the small area in the dash that shows miles/fuel/temp is now permanently lit (even with keys out & alarmed) but is totally blank! When I start the car, it stays blank so I have no idea of mileage/fuel/temp + the other info/warning lights stay lit up (e.g; high beam/indicators etc).

Any suggestions??

My 1st port of call was going to be disconnecting the battery.
Will this cause me more issues with the alarm/immobiliser?

Was planning a drive out tomorrow, and I'm at work today, so if I don't get it sorted, can I still drive it?? (I will fill her up with fuel!!)

Thanks.
Mark

[grumpy]

My battery has been disconected a number of times and has never caused any problems, S2 111S.

[MarkyP72]

Great - will try when I get home later.

[MarkyP72]

Problem solved.
I disconnected the battery for around 2hrs, then reconnected. All back to normal.
Got a battery charger/conditioner now, so hopefully will keep it topped up.
Game on tomorrow morning!!
Cheers
Mark

[grumpy]