Light Switch Illumination

[Nessy]

Having recently bought my Chimaera,('96N) I am wondering if the light switches for the side/headlights should be illuminated at night? I have a green warning light when the side lights are switched on but nothing to light up the switch location. Am I lacking dash bulbs??

[gideonr]

I don't think you are missing any lights. Mine doesn't have switch illumination either (also a 96N).
Both sidelights and headlamps have indication lights to show when they are turned on, but nothing to show you where the switch is.

Chimaera 400HC

[.mark]

Nope, they are just solid black plastic buttons. You'll soon get used to finding them.

Enjoy.

[pbrettle]

You could swap them for metal ones from Zertec or Leven. Looks a little better (personal opinion) but also a little easier to see in dim light - though little difference when there is NO light.

Recently had the dash off to check contacts and I dont believe that you could put a light behind anyway. The switch is fairly large and the aperture for the button is smaller than the switch body - therefore couldnt really put a light behind to shine through. Nice idea, but its just one of those "features".

Cheers,

Paul

[Nessy]

Thank you all for that, with people like you, on a chatline like this I am even more convinced I made the right move with my choice.

[MistyAR]

Mmmm, I own a 97(P) and mine has the Ali switch iluminated at night when turned on - is this what you mean?

MistyAR 97 Chim

[Nessy]

Mine obviously has original black plastic switches which aren't illuminated. However, did someone say there should be a light indicator for both the sidelights and headlights? I have one for sides but not a further one for the headlights.

[RCA]

No, there should only be another light when you put full beam on

[philshort]

quote:did someone say there should be a light indicator for both the sidelights and headlights

Try looking out the front, it'll be brighter with the lights on! - sorry, couldn't resist!!

Phil

Edited by philshort on Wednesday 16th January 21:54

[Bob the Planner]

I have a 94L. Ditto the switches - a small light abovebut the switch itsef does not light up. Shouldn't be too hard to arrange something in the switch replacement field if you need to know where it is - I find mine by trial and error in the dark (or wait until i go past a lamp post

Bob the Planner