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TheScullster - 10 Apr 2008 08:34 GMT

Hi all

Can anyone advise how to remedy a light issue on Mazda 6 please?
The lights on the dash illuminating speedo etc used to drop to half power
when side or head lights were activated.
Now they practically disappear completely.
This also occurs at the centre console with button illumination almost
non-existent.

Anyone know the fault please?

TIA

Phil

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Anonymous - 10 Apr 2008 09:59 GMT

> The lights on the dash illuminating speedo etc used to drop to half power
> when side or head lights were activated.
> Now they practically disappear completely.
> This also occurs at the centre console with button illumination almost
> non-existent.

You may have unintentionally adjusted the variable lighting control that
all cars have had for decades... I'm sure the Mazda 6 also has such a
control somewhere on the dash. It's to the left of the steering wheel on
my old '99 626 model. I think the setting for this control has been
changed and it's something you had previously never bothered with since
this other dimming action is also a feature on your model. You just need
to choose a setting that suits you for when the headlights are engaged.
You don't mention this variable brightness setting control, so I figure
it's only smart to mention it!

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TheScullster - 10 Apr 2008 13:30 GMT

> You may have unintentionally adjusted the variable lighting control that
> all cars have had for decades... I'm sure the Mazda 6 also has such a
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> You don't mention this variable brightness setting control, so I figure
> it's only smart to mention it!

Thanks Mr Anon

Yes, should have mentioned that I am aware of the adjustment, but although
this does have an effect it simply changes the backlighting from mega-dim to
non-existent.

Phil

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