406 HDi system identification.

rotodiesel · Unread post by **rotodiesel** » 13 Jul 2005, 21:20

Does anyone know of a quick and easy way to check if a 406 has multiplexed wiring? I'm in the market for a diesel 406 and wish to avoid the multiplexed cars, whilst getting the most recent vehicle I can find.
One possibility which springs to mind is to check for a delay on headlight flash, but someone may have a better idea. Any suggestions gratefully received.
rotodiesel.

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 13 Jul 2005, 23:33

I was under the impression that all HDI's had multiplex.

madasafish · Unread post by **madasafish** » 13 Jul 2005, 23:46

Dozens of fires involving 2002/3 model year 406 HDIs in 2003. Wiring went Multiplex
http://tinyurl.com/3pod

fastandfurryous · Unread post by **fastandfurryous** » 14 Jul 2005, 00:50

Not all HDI vehicles are Multiplex. My mothers 306 HDI isn't, and the brand new HDI Expert van I drove yesterday wasn't (well, not fully anyway, although I think there was a high level of electronics)
Conversley, the 1.9D partner van I drove was completely multiplex, and boy was it horrible. The delay on things like the horn, and the screenwash switch make you feel utterly out-of-control of the vehicle's basic functions. yukka.

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 14 Jul 2005, 01:20

I dont think any 306 ever got the multiplex treatment.