Dashboard lights

bub · 06-07-2006, 17:37

Swithed on the dash lights for the first time on my 05 octy.
Have to say I was a bit disapointed by the boaring green light
setup. I was expecting the red & blue like the usual VW dash.
Has anyone heard of the light colour being changed and how
hard was it.

slider · 06-07-2006, 21:00

sure I saw a post on here about how to do this with a mk1 but don't know about mk2.

dstev2000 · 06-07-2006, 21:11

I like the green light TBH, the plue/purple affair isn't too good on the eyes on long drives.

Thats only my personal opinion before anyones starts a:

***DGW*** · 06-07-2006, 21:13

There is a DIY guide here for the 'old' Octavia but unfortunately the photos have gone missing during recent major changes affecting Briskoda.

Chris.G · 06-07-2006, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

I like the green light TBH, the plue/purple affair isn't too good on the eyes on long drives.

Thats only my personal opinion before anyones starts a:

what he said.

I had a hire golf for a couple of weeks and thought the same thing.

Fabia 12v · 07-07-2006, 00:24

owning a golf i really look forward to having skoda again... nice and flash as blue is, it kills ur eyes!

Johnnyc · 07-07-2006, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

owning a golf i really look forward to having skoda again... nice and flash as blue is, it kills ur eyes!

I agree. Blue is very harsh on the eyes (as is red to an extent) especially over long periods. Blue characters on a black background are one of the most difficult things for the brain to interpret hence it's tiring to look at whereas green on a black background is the easiest for the brain to interpret.

Thats why most cars use green dash lighting. Anyone remember computer monitors before full colour was available? Thats right, green text on a black background.

Organist · 07-07-2006, 08:59

Last time I hired a golf, I had to put a duster over the instrument panel at night (even with the illumination turned down) as I found it impossible to look at even out of the corner of my eye!

motr · 07-07-2006, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bub

Swithed on the dash lights for the first time on my 05 octy.
Have to say I was a bit disapointed by the boaring green light
setup. I was expecting the red & blue like the usual VW dash.
Has anyone heard of the light colour being changed and how
hard was it.

But SKODA have always mentioned in their brochurs that the dashboard lighting is green.

bub · 07-07-2006, 16:17

Ok Guys, Youve convinced me. I will stick with green. besides I havnt even driven
the car for a spell in the dark yet. It was just a question.

130bhp · 07-07-2006, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by bub

Ok Guys, Youve convinced me. I will stick with green. besides I havnt even driven
the car for a spell in the dark yet. It was just a question.

And a very good one at that. I always wanted the same thing, but think I'll stick with the green too.

dstev2000 · 07-07-2006, 18:06

Once you've driven it in the dark i think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

The illumination in the Octavia is very very good.

Johnnyc · 08-07-2006, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Once you've driven it in the dark i think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

The illumination in the Octavia is very very good.

I agree, its very easy on the eye although every button is illuminated so for me it felt a bit 'star trek enterprise' for a minute but i'm used to it now.

dstev2000 · 08-07-2006, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnyc

I agree, its very easy on the eye although every button is illuminated so for me it felt a bit 'star trek enterprise' for a minute but i'm used to it now.

Thats what I like most

.

A SAAB-esque "night panel" mode would be a good idea.

Either that or loads of black insulating tape.

06-07-2006, 17:37	#1
bub Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenock, Scotland Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dashboard lights Swithed on the dash lights for the first time on my 05 octy. Have to say I was a bit disapointed by the boaring green light setup. I was expecting the red & blue like the usual VW dash. Has anyone heard of the light colour being changed and how hard was it.

06-07-2006, 21:00	#2
slider Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 683 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: dashboard lights sure I saw a post on here about how to do this with a mk1 but don't know about mk2. __________________ The man with no sig thingy BMW 118d M Sport Past cars - OctaviaII 1.9TDI DSG, OctaviaI 1.9 TDi, Focus TD Est, Rover 418 TD, Montego TD, Cavalier D, Astra 1.3, Escort Mexico Mk1 (still to be beaten for fun), Viva 1.3, Simca 1100

06-07-2006, 21:11	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: dashboard lights I like the green light TBH, the plue/purple affair isn't too good on the eyes on long drives. Thats only my personal opinion before anyones starts a: __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

06-07-2006, 21:13	#4
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Re: dashboard lights There is a DIY guide here for the 'old' Octavia but unfortunately the photos have gone missing during recent major changes affecting Briskoda. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 06-07-2006 at 21:15.

07-07-2006, 00:24	#6
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Dashboard lights owning a golf i really look forward to having skoda again... nice and flash as blue is, it kills ur eyes! __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

07-07-2006, 08:59	#8
Organist Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 706 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Dashboard lights Last time I hired a golf, I had to put a duster over the instrument panel at night (even with the illumination turned down) as I found it impossible to look at even out of the corner of my eye!

07-07-2006, 16:17	#10
bub Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenock, Scotland Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dashboard lights Ok Guys, Youve convinced me. I will stick with green. besides I havnt even driven the car for a spell in the dark yet. It was just a question.

07-07-2006, 18:06	#12
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Dashboard lights Once you've driven it in the dark i think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The illumination in the Octavia is very very good. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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