What is that under my bonnet!!!!!!!!!!!

pompelge · Post by **pompelge** » 06 Jul 2004, 01:30

Got myself another ZX, this time a TD. Anyway I was looking under the bonnet the other day doing the usual fluid checks etc when I came across a key switch on the left of the slam panel. Using the ignition key turns in on or off but I don't know what it turns on or off. It looks like a Citroen fitment. Couldn't find anything in the workshop manual. Any help unearthing its purpose would be appreciated.

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 06 Jul 2004, 01:35

hi pompelge, I have a xantia and this has an ignition key under the bonnet.It is to isolate the alarm siren. You cab use it is the car is going in for a service or if you need to disconnect your battery.
Regards
Paul

np · Post by np » 06 Jul 2004, 01:47

I 2nd the above.My 97 Xantia hasn`t got one,but older ones did.

PowerLee · Post by **PowerLee** » 06 Jul 2004, 02:07

Its a good idea to check that the switch is set to " ON " when your looking at purchasing a Citroen / Peugeot.
Often the alarm system is switched off because its gone faulty, But the remote locking a indicator flashing will still work.
The Peugeot dealer gave up on my 405s alarm in the end, Goes on in the middle of the night when its locked in a garage & blows fuse all the time, So I got a Cat 1 Clifford instead.

pompelge · Post by **pompelge** » 06 Jul 2004, 02:22

THANKS ALL VERY HANDY INFO