Help! Dashboard Clocks not working

nick_todd · Sep 1st, 2010, 21:41

Hi, I've had the floating console out to fit my carkit in 55 plate s40, no drama until I started the car, all was fine but the speedo, rev counter etc aren't doing anything, also no warning lights are on when the ignition is on.
What should I try first, fuse I guess but can't see from the book which one should power it?
Any hep appreciated,
Thanks, Nick

Clan · Sep 1st, 2010, 21:51

you have left one of the plugs out on the centre console :-) typical symptom of this . OR the device you installed is messing up the communication signals ,put it back to standard and see what happens

nick_todd · Sep 1st, 2010, 22:09

Thanks for the quick reply, when I tried I had all the plugs in but the
floating console wasn't actually back in place properly,
I've noticed 2 little infrared type eyes on the back, could these not
Being lined up be the cause?

Jonnieb2009 · Sep 2nd, 2010, 13:12

How does the car kit actually work, does it integrate with the cars wiring system? I am trying to establish if your kit is 'tapped' into the cars wiring causing the problem.

There is a fuse box under the glovebox at the far right, its drops down. which fuse it is I dont know, you may have to go through each one as I dont think they are that well numbered. My cig lighter blew and I couldnt locate the fuese as they werre so poorly numbered, I had to go through each one until finally I found it.

nick_todd · Sep 2nd, 2010, 14:01

I've was about to fit an iso converter lead to power the kit although at the point the dash died hadn't, I reckon it may be that the console was wired up but not back in place or a fuse hopefully,

Clan · Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_todd

Thanks for the quick reply, when I tried I had all the plugs in but the
floating console wasn't actually back in place properly,
I've noticed 2 little infrared type eyes on the back, could these not
Being lined up be the cause?

yes that is the cause , you have left one of the fibre optic plugs out .. you should not be able to see any of the light .. This is not a conventional radio you cant use ISO connections ...

nick_todd · Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:49

Thanks again for the reply, it was an optical lead out, iso adaptor lead now in and carkit working well so panic over!

N2STY · Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:59

what kit did you get and what leads?

Guru · Sep 2nd, 2010, 21:41

Hi nick_todd, could you be so kind and tell us what was the iso adapter you used and which car kit did you fit to your car? a link to both items would be nice too

nick_todd · Sep 2nd, 2010, 21:52

The carkit is a Parrot CK3100, had 3 of these now and sync well with allsorts, Nokia, Moto, HTC, BlackBerry have all been fine.

http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=168545

The iso adapter is suitable for any Parrot kit.

http://www.justcarkits.co.uk/acatalog/info_380.html

The only tweak needed is the yellow power cable needs to be ignition only so had to run a wire from the back of the fag lighter.

Hope that helps.

Sep 1st, 2010, 21:41	#1
nick_todd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 20:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northamptonshire	Help! Dashboard Clocks not working Hi, I've had the floating console out to fit my carkit in 55 plate s40, no drama until I started the car, all was fine but the speedo, rev counter etc aren't doing anything, also no warning lights are on when the ignition is on. What should I try first, fuse I guess but can't see from the book which one should power it? Any hep appreciated, Thanks, Nick

Sep 1st, 2010, 21:51	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:08 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	you have left one of the plugs out on the centre console :-) typical symptom of this . OR the device you installed is messing up the communication signals ,put it back to standard and see what happens __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 2nd, 2010, 21:41	#9
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Hi nick_todd, could you be so kind and tell us what was the iso adapter you used and which car kit did you fit to your car? a link to both items would be nice too __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Sep 1st, 2010, 22:09	#3
nick_todd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 20:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northamptonshire	Thanks for the quick reply, when I tried I had all the plugs in but the floating console wasn't actually back in place properly, I've noticed 2 little infrared type eyes on the back, could these not Being lined up be the cause?

Sep 2nd, 2010, 13:12	#4
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	How does the car kit actually work, does it integrate with the cars wiring system? I am trying to establish if your kit is 'tapped' into the cars wiring causing the problem. There is a fuse box under the glovebox at the far right, its drops down. which fuse it is I dont know, you may have to go through each one as I dont think they are that well numbered. My cig lighter blew and I couldnt locate the fuese as they werre so poorly numbered, I had to go through each one until finally I found it.

Sep 2nd, 2010, 14:01	#5
nick_todd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 20:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northamptonshire	I've was about to fit an iso converter lead to power the kit although at the point the dash died hadn't, I reckon it may be that the console was wired up but not back in place or a fuse hopefully,

Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:49	#7
nick_todd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 20:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northamptonshire	Thanks again for the reply, it was an optical lead out, iso adaptor lead now in and carkit working well so panic over!

Sep 2nd, 2010, 17:59	#8
N2STY Junior Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2013 08:48 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Aylesbury	what kit did you get and what leads?

Sep 2nd, 2010, 21:52	#10
nick_todd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 20:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northamptonshire	The carkit is a Parrot CK3100, had 3 of these now and sync well with allsorts, Nokia, Moto, HTC, BlackBerry have all been fine. http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=168545 The iso adapter is suitable for any Parrot kit. http://www.justcarkits.co.uk/acatalog/info_380.html The only tweak needed is the yellow power cable needs to be ignition only so had to run a wire from the back of the fag lighter. Hope that helps.

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