[willroy69]

Hi new to all this so here goes.

removed my instrument cluster other dayto replace the plastic screen which was damaged when i bought it .. replaced the screen . ,But only fitted the cluster back after afew days so car was with out instruments (never used vehicle).. when i came to refit and turned on ignition nothing illuminates on dash , basically dead alsothe headlights no longer work and the convertible roof has stopped working ,. Any help appreciated..

[N54_Fan]

Originally Posted by willroy69

Hi new to all this so here goes.

removed my instrument cluster other dayto replace the plastic screen which was damaged when i bought it .. replaced the screen . ,But only fitted the cluster back after afew days so car was with out instruments (never used vehicle).. when i came to refit and turned on ignition nothing illuminates on dash , basically dead alsothe headlights no longer work and the convertible roof has stopped working ,. Any help appreciated..

Obvious thing is to back track and make sure all connections are snug and that any wires are not frayed but i assume you did that. Next check the fuse. If you look at the white card that comes on the back of the glove box it will tell you the fuse number. It sounds like a fuse problem given the high number of things all related to the instrument cluster and lights that are not working. I would check fuses for ignition, lights, instrument panel and roof. That is where I would start.

[willroy69]

Checked fuses for instrument cluster 5amp and roof 20amp all seemed ok will get my meter across them to double check . just seems weird why aload of things would stop worlking .I thought with the cluster being out for a few days it may need coding ,but i dont know ..

[N54_Fan]

Originally Posted by willroy69

Checked fuses for instrument cluster 5amp and roof 20amp all seemed ok will get my meter across them to double check . just seems weird why aload of things would stop worlking .I thought with the cluster being out for a few days it may need coding ,but i dont know ..

I doubt seriously it needs recoding. Sounds like a connection or wire. I would go through it again and check all the ignition fuses too. I suspect there could also be a CAN related bus wire that is loose or connected incorrectly. I was under my dash and accidently disonnected a wire that seemed to lead to a terminal end,..."the wire to no where" and my radio stopped working at the same exact moment. I reconnected it and it worked again. The wire just seems to just end at this terminal but it was critical fo rthe radio.

If you cant figure it out today, sleep on it. Usually that brings clarity for me.

I hope this helps.