C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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dme88
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C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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My C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked. It turned the parking lights on, even tho the setting was set to Auto, and car locked. Have anyone experienced something like this?

A while ago, it also turned on the half-beam, so I though I must have pressed the light button by accident, but this has happened 2-3 times.
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GiveMeABreak
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Re: C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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If you have fitted any aftermarket equipment (head unit or similar) - this can interfere. If not, then try a BSI reset:

BSI Reset / Battery Disconnect / Reconnect Procedure

If this does not cure it, you may have a fault with the Engine Fuse Box or the Steering Wheel Control Module that controls the lighting. A diagnostic should be your first port of call.
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Re: C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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I have just had a recon BSI cloned, I fitted it and now have the same problem,Even if you leave the car unlocked it still happens after two minutes
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Re: C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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Solved the problem I Have replaced the fuse box under the bonnet and the fault has gone.
Could the BSI damaged the fuse box or the other way around
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Re: C5 (X7) keeps turning random lights on when parked

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It was probably your fuse box all along and nothing to do with the BSI.
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