Questions tagged [dashboard]
The instrument panel providing information and warnings to the driver.
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What is this symbol in my Renault Arkana dashboard
I was driving with cruise control one day and saw this symbol. Never saw it again. What can this mean? I can't find anything about it in the manual.
It looks like an exclamation mark with something ...
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Switch with red LED to lower left of steering wheel
What is the purpose of this button with a red LED light (to lower left of the steering wheel) on my 2010 Silverado 1500?
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What's this bubbling sound I hear while engine is on?
My 2014 Elantra emits some sort of bubbling/boiling sound while the engine is on. It's coming mainly from underneath the driver side (left) dashboard. Once I turn the engine off, the sound continues ...
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Difference between bulb sockets
What is the difference between the following bulb sockets: b8.5d, b8.4d and bx8.4d? Are they interchangeable? (And especially, what's the difference with the x and non-x version?)
Background: I need ...
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Battery level indicators in dashboard of four wheeler vehicles
Dashboard Symbols
Lead acid batteries v/s Lithium ion batteries
Lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles
Are there Battery level indicators on the dashboard of four wheeler vehicles?
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My 2014 Hyundai Veloster's clock only progresses when my car is on after being stolen?
My car was stolen last month. It's been recovered and a dealership repaired the driver lock and ignition back to working order. Except the clock. Ever since I got the car back, the clock only ...
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How to remove unoriginal USB cable on the dashboard?
In my Opel Meriva B, I have this unoriginal USB cable going out of the top of the dashboard. It was already there as I bought the car from the previous owner. I never used the cable and I would like ...
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Jeep Patriot RPM Gauge bounces / not right
I have a Jeep Patriot 2012 2.4L 4 wheel drive limited. While all other dash gauges work well with no issues, the RPM gauge will stick (not move after a certain position, around 1000 RPMS and then ...
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How do I remove this old cassette stereo? (2002 Mercedes Sprinter)
I'm wanting to replace this old cassette-based stereo system. I can't see any obvious way to unhook, unscrew, dismantle or remove it. I have the correct Haynes manual, but the instructions there ...
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"Retard on" dash light, what does it mean?
Saw a photo of a dash that had a light that said "Retard on"
I tried to google what this dashboard light means or is used for but really could not find anything. It is in a truck if that ...
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Mouse in Vehicle
My wife has a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The car is in excellent shape.
We live in a wooded area and she parks outdoors. She drives the car daily. The issue is that a mouse has taken up residence ...
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2010 Elantra Touring - LED dashboard display is flickering
This problem started two weeks ago. When I start my car, the LED display on my dashboard flickers and is dim. After I drive it a while (5-10 minutes) the LED becomes stable and bright. My local ...
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Renault Clio 2006 dashboard symbol is a car with a g sign [duplicate]
Renault 2006 dashboard symbol car with a g what does it mean and how do we get rid of it
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Clicking sound on left side of dash possibly related to AC
So I got a new car some weeks ago. It's a Renault/Dacia Duster 2021. During the past week I took it on a long trip and reached the first 1000 km. During that trip I started noticing a clicking sound ...
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Best way to stick adhesive pads to plastic coated with Armor All
I just bought a dashboard cover to protect the plastic of the dashboard of my Honda CRV from the summer sun. The instructions for the cover say to stick the included self-adhesive velcro squares on ...
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How to set dash display brightness in Renault Clio 2017
I have a rental car with interesting problem. It is a Renault Clio made in 2017.
On the dash there is only a digital display showing speed, there is no dial. The problem is the display brightness is ...
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2007 Ford E350 electrical problem
My 12 passenger ford E350 2007 occasionally (random times while driving for random duration 5 -40 minutes) loses power to the:
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What can be wrong with my car? How do I ...
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Can I adjust or repair this ventilation setting dial which won't stay in place?
I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The knob which sets where the vents are directed refuses to stay in the leftmost setting (which directs air to the upper vents only). It can be turned that far manually ...
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2012 Chevy Traverse Broken Latch on the dashboard storage compartment
The latch on my 2012 Chevy Traverse broke and I need a new one, I'm being told, they don't have just the latch, that I have to replace the entire dashboard that includes this storage bin which is ...
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Accessing defrost vents (removing dash?) on 2010 Wrangler Rubicon 2-door w/o power windows
Per the title, I have a 2010 Wrangler Rubicon 2-door without power windows. My daughter accidentally dropped an important bolt into the defroster vents between dash and windshield on the passenger ...
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Dashboard display goes dark
I have a 62 plate vw passat 2.0 tdi bluemotion sport estate. When i put the ignition key in i get the usual lights lighting up on the dash and the info system however when i start the engine the ...
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Can I fix a dashboard with inverted lights?
I've got a Nissan Altima 2008. It is a 2nd hand car, I have had it for 2 years now with no issues.
Recently, the dashboard's lights became "inverted": during the day, the lights are on, and when it ...
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2005 Ford Focus ZX4
So I just barely bought a 2005 manual Ford Focus, ZX4.
It's been great for the past week until today. When taking a left turn in 1st gear, the RPMs shot up to about 5,000, and the car electronics ...
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Is it possible to install 3rd party Carplay into Chevrolet Equinox 2013?
I have an Equinox and I want to upgrade to CarPlay. The interior looks like this:
Is it possible to upgrade to a 3rd party CarPlay solution? Being new to 3rd party add ons, I'm not sure how that ...
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Altima 2017 S outside tempreture stuck on -40F
Can someone tell me what is the location of sensor? Or what's the issue?
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Dash board, centre console, radio controls and fuel, temperature gauges
Holden Commodore VE Omega 2013 Sport wagon
Dash board, centre console light not working. Fuel, temperature gauges not working
This just happened after the battery was disconnected to replace the ...
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2015 Honda Accord Dashboard lights won't turn off after draining the battery
I'm a fairly new driver and I have zero knowledge of cars in general, today I made the mistake of sitting in my car with the ignition on but the motor not running, thus causing the battery to die.
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Why are dashboard lights sometimes delayed
After turning on the headlights during driving it sometimes takes a while for the dashboard and tail lights to come on.
I tested the tail light fuse which was good. Noticed that when the dash and ...
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Mercedes C180 (W204) dash symbol
Does anyone know what this symbol means? Could not find it anywhere in the instructions manual or online.
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Dim instruments and messages, too dark to see
So this is problem I am having on two vehicles. First found it on my Silverado for temp/climate panel. the lights are too dim to see, they don't get any brighter when adjusting dimmer. Second vehicle ...
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Driver Information Display Brightness Reversed
2016 Dodge Dart Rallye
This is something I have never encountered before, and can't find much info on.
The Driver Info Display brightness started acting up after heavy braking in snow on hills (not ...
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Can I install GPS navigation system in Nissan B15?
I'm somewhat sedan enthusiast, and while I'm working in some asian countries, I've got my attention on little old Nissan Sunny car. model name is B15 Sunny. This is the wikipedia link I found for the ...
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What does the green clock sign mean?
Wondering what the green clock sign means. It stays on even when the car is moving.
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After querying RPM and fuel, OBDII is lighting all my dashboard lights
I'm using OBDII and after querying the rpm and the fuel, all the light in my dash board is lighting. How do I need to query the car?
Why might this have happened?
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How to clean spilled drink from dashboard and control buttons?
A sports drink was recently spilled over the dashboard and control surfaces (radio, climate control, etc) of our 2011 Chrysler Towne & Country. The drink was immediately cleaned up and no damage ...
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Sticky, Shiny, Melting Dash - No Notice [closed]
We purchased a 2007 Toyota Camry from my wife's fathers estate about one year ago. Unfortunately, we did not receive a letter from Toyota regarding the dash recall. We missed the deadline of May 2017. ...
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What is this icon on a 2018 Ford truck's radio screen?
It appears on the upper right of the radio screen.
Good user interface design would mean that this is a super important icon due to its prominent location, but I can't find any mention of it in the ...
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Slk 200: Remove A-pillar to hide microphone
I bought a new car radio with a cable connected microphone. Now I need to hide the cable in the A-pillar and then connect it to the behind of the radio.
Does anyone know how to remove the A-pillar ...
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2005 Prius Dashboard lights won't come on when headlights are on
Help! My 2005 Prius which has about 70K miles started having issues 2 nights ago- the dashboard display turns off when I turn the headlights on at night to drive... but I need the headlights on at ...
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MK5 doesn't switch on
I have a 2004 golf5 fsi 2.0 model. The car suddenly cannot switch on,if i try to lock the doors manually, only the drivers door locks. Central lock not working apparently. It started well this morning ...
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Electrical issue?
A week ago, while I was driving my Ford Focus CC from 2008, the check engine light went on. I stopped the car and, having a cheap OBD-II diagnostic tool with me, I looked over the errors and the car ...
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Dashboard lights blinking wildly
Here's a video of my Subaru Forester dashboard. Temperature, cruise, skid control, maintenance lights are on randomly and blinking. I'm guessing all of these problems are related. What could be the ...
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2003 Subaru Outback 2.5 l sedan automatic transmission sport mode
I see the green light on the dashboard that says sport but don’t know what it is and whether it should be on all the time. I also don’t know where the button is to turn it off either. This car is ...
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What are these Ford Fiesta buttons?
I'm renting a Fiesta, not sure which year. It has these buttons on the dash, what do they do?
I already figured out that another button changes the color of the mood lighting nonsense.
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How to fix "hairline" crack in vinyl dashboard
I have a 2009 Mazda 6, and within the past few months it has developed a "hairline" crack in the soft, vinyl side of the dashboard; I'm not 100% sure it's vinyl, but it's some soft plastic material ...
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Dashboard lights dim when I step on accelerator
[Car: 2001 Kia Sephia, ~107,000 Miles]
I just got a new alternator put in my car, plus had a lot of other work done. Now I notice my lights are dimming on the dashboard when I step on accelerator and ...
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Letter D on dashboard
There is a letter D above my MPH ON MY 2017 HONDA CRV. Never noticed it before and I can't find anything about it in the manual
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Volvo V70 touch screen no longer responding to touches
My V70 has a "Sensus Connected Touch" display, where most functions (radio, climate, settings menu, etc.) are displayed; some of these are operated via a menu dial and/or other, physical, buttons on ...
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Reverse gas in dashboard
I was visiting Honda service for my TAKATA airbag recall three days ago. After I visit, I see my gas dashboard acting weird three days in a row.
For example, for Honda Civic there are about 20 dots ...
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