ADL and Backlight

[niceguysfinishlast]

Hi all,

Does the original ADL (4Mb) come with backlight functionality on Pin 6. I've noticed the inverter module (Drawing A13) makes a reference to the ADL and ADL 2, however they both have Pin 6 showing as a Spare.

If it does, does it need the inverter to function or does it work if 12v DC is applied to Pin 6.

Many thanks

[JamieA]

All ADl's (ADL, ADL2 or ADL3) can be either backlit or non backlit. Basically, there are 2 completely different LCD's, one which is for a backlit dash, one which isnt.

If it was built as a backlit dash, you just need to plug in an inverter (not required for SDL or ADL3) and it will start working. If your dash wasnt buit as a backlit model, then it wont work.

You can convert non backlit to backlit, but it is fairly involved, it has to come back here, have the display removed and have a new one added in its place that is backlit. It is a big job, and therefore isn't cheap to do.

regards

Jamie

[Martin]

What would a backlit ADL do if you applied 12v to pin6?

[niceguysfinishlast]

Hi Jamie,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I have no idea of what spec LCD the dash was built with, being an older dash, it has had a number of previous owners!

Is there any visual way of telling (screen shade/markings etc) or is the only way of finding out to plug in an inverter?

I'm on a budget so converting it, if it isn't backlit, isn't an option unfortunatly.

Thanks again

[Merlin]

if you supply the serial number of the unit to one of the motec guys on here
and ask nice they may be able to tell you

John P