Battery Light!
Moderator: RichardW
Battery Light!
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?
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
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
Martin
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
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.
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.
Martin
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
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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.
Handyman
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.
Handyman