I have no real need to ever dim my dash lights; on my 75 300D I simply jumped the rheostat. Any reason not to do this? My dash lights are a bit dim, so I wonder whether the rheostat might be to blame.

Thanks!

Chris

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)