Xantia reverse lights, weird problem.
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Xantia reverse lights, weird problem.
Reverse lights have not been working for some time so decided to have a look today. I decided to try a test light to establish if any power was getting through.
so with the tailgate raised ,trim removed wires exposed, next thing to put gear shift into reverse, ok now put side lights on................"what the" ignition is off at key and the whole dash, ignition ect all lights up.
Take out of gear, ignition goes out put in gear ignition comes back, twist light switch off ignition goes off.
I dare not try that again encase i blow something, i can live without reverse lights for now.
Has any one experienced a similar problem, and how do i fix??
so with the tailgate raised ,trim removed wires exposed, next thing to put gear shift into reverse, ok now put side lights on................"what the" ignition is off at key and the whole dash, ignition ect all lights up.
Take out of gear, ignition goes out put in gear ignition comes back, twist light switch off ignition goes off.
I dare not try that again encase i blow something, i can live without reverse lights for now.
Has any one experienced a similar problem, and how do i fix??
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The clue here could well be in the tailgate being up. I'd not be surprised to find that you have broken and chafted wires in the concertinas up by the hinges causiing the issues you're having.
Pull the concertinas back and have a look.
If it will help, I can post applicable wiring diagrams. They're a little different for the estate and to be sure of accuracy, I'll beed your RP number and exact model.
Pull the concertinas back and have a look.
If it will help, I can post applicable wiring diagrams. They're a little different for the estate and to be sure of accuracy, I'll beed your RP number and exact model.
Jim
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Had a quick look today - sure enough, just the same as Graham's pictures (not quite as bad!) Red wire is broken (presumably the HRW feed) and the heavy green wire has broken insulation. Another job to tackle then.... Wonder why it affects the estates more than the hatches - perhaps the estate door works through a larger angle?
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