Battery Light!

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Battery Light!

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my xantia has been parked for about 7 days, it started normal but when i turned the blinker strange noise came from behind the wheel and the battery light came on same with the wipers, it happened for a couple of times then everything went back to normal again, should i start shopping for alternator?
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By "wheel", I'm assuming you mean the steering wheel. Does the problem only happen (maybe randomly) when you use the indicator switch?

I once had a funny rapid ticking noise from behind the steering wheel. Traced this to the indicator switch, which I found was due to the switch's contacts becoming worn. Despite this fault, the indicators themselves flashed correctly. After an initial repair, the problem started again, and just by luck I found the rear wiper was trying jerkily to move on the screen. Never understood why this should happen, but new indicator switch sorted everything
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yeah a buzz like sound from the steering wheel and the battery dash light flashes then goes off, happened once and everything is normal again, i also get the clicking sound from time to time, guess it's bad switch then!!
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Well, it certainly seems to be 1 possibility, though I wouldn't like to feel it's the only diagnosis! Perhaps other Forum members will be along with different explanations! Good luck.

My Xantia's a S1, and the steering wheel needs to be removed to access the indicator switch, whereas on the S2 (unsure which yours is), I understand the wheel doesn't have to be removed.
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Post by handyman »

Chances are the problem is either a worn ignition switch or the circular track that lives under the steering boss. Is your car a Mk1?

If the battery indication light is coming on, there is either a very high resistance in that area or a major short.

Its also worth checking the connectors around the sterring column, as they are known to come loose. Something to do with the under dash gremlins that live there. :shock:

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it's MK1, i will check the connectors for starters..
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Post by Peter.N. »

I would do a few miles in it before you start replacing things. I have found that XMs develop strange faults when they haven't been used for a while and then heal up. I think its due to damp.

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as it didn't happen again so i'll leave it unless if starts to act crazy, thanks for the advice guys!
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