My lights have stopped working . I have looked to see what activates these but can't find anything. Can anyone shed any light on where to find the button/sensor. Both stopped at the same time so pretty sure it's not the bulbs.
Thanks
hirsty
C5 Mk 1 Estate luggage area lights
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C5 Mk 1 Estate luggage area lights
98 Xantia Mk2 2.0 16v Auto Exclusive 160k + Now gone to Citroen Heaven
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Re: C5 Mk 1 Estate luggage area lights
This may not be of any help, but on the Xantia they used a small tilt switch mounted on the tailgate. When the boot was opened a small ball bearing would then roll up to 2 contacts, switching on the luggage lights.
Edit; There is a plunger switch, but I am not sure where it mounts. This is what it looks like;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C4-Pi ... SwVL1V~DpT
Edit; There is a plunger switch, but I am not sure where it mounts. This is what it looks like;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C4-Pi ... SwVL1V~DpT
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ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Re: C5 Mk 1 Estate luggage area lights
That plunger switch is just for the opening tailgate glass, the switch that activates the lights is an integral part of the latch mechanism. If you open the tailgate with the engine running do you get the warning message on the display to say its open ? If so then the switch & the wiring back to the BSI is ok. Dont rule out bulbs just because they are both not working.
Re: C5 Mk 1 Estate luggage area lights
I have checked opening the tailgate with the engine running and get no warning message. I assume I should remove the metal protector strip and look under there. What am I likely to find?.
98 Xantia Mk2 2.0 16v Auto Exclusive 160k + Now gone to Citroen Heaven
2004 C5 Mk 1 2.0 8V VTR Estate - current. Now with leather.
2004 C5 Mk 1 2.0 8V VTR Estate - current. Now with leather.