xantia heater

jcdel · Unread post by **jcdel** » 15 Jan 2006, 15:53

Help. I am stuck in Sheffield with no demister /blower/rear demister.I presume they are on the same fuse but does anyone know which fuse please.I need to drive back to East Yorks. tonight. Many thanks for any ideas or is it window fully down and rattling nuts.

liamkeen · Unread post by **liamkeen** » 15 Jan 2006, 16:07

heater blower is fuse 20 middle row 4th fuse down 20 amp

jcdel · Unread post by **jcdel** » 15 Jan 2006, 16:09

many thanks liam. spot on. warm nuts on the way home. (And vision!)

liamkeen · Unread post by **liamkeen** » 15 Jan 2006, 16:10

has it worked or not only quoting what my handbook says

jcdel · Unread post by **jcdel** » 15 Jan 2006, 16:40

sorry mate but appreciate your help.No/ 20 on mine(94 TD) is 30 amp.It does not look blown but that is not to say its working.I have had dry joints before.I'll get some spares when I fill up and try substitution.
I'll post when I have an answer.. Regards John

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 15 Jan 2006, 17:15

Its the ignition lock switch failing one of the contact sets. Standard failure on Xantiae.
There are several threads on this topic to be found if you use the forum search utility. Even a description how to fit a relay to replace the defective set of switch contact.

liamkeen · Unread post by **liamkeen** » 15 Jan 2006, 17:55

sorry jcdel

didnt mean to send you on a wild goose chase just assumed all would be the same as my 1998 estate
sorry again and hope you sort it
i still got no central locking dam car!

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 16 Jan 2006, 13:04

AndersDK wrote:There are several threads on this topic. Even a description how to fit a relay.

Must be this:

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=17322