I have a '96 Xantia 1.9 TD estate - base spec (and I mean base spec! )
The interior courtesy lights do not seem to have a "off" postion - all other cars that I have either owned or known have 3 settings;
1. On went doors are open / Off when doors are closed
2. Permanently On
3. Permanently Off
The xantia seems to lack this "permanently off" position. They have a two position switch which - switches them permanently on or on/off with the doors opening/closing.
Any ideas ?
Chad.R
PS. the courtesy lights are located either side above the front seatbelt fixings on the door pillar. There are also some reading lights located either side near the front "grap-handles" these are not operated by the opening/closing of the doors and have normal on/off switches.
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Chad,
They are, as you say, meant to be like this. On all the time or on/off with doors.
No off position. Wonder if it is tied in with the alarm or light dimming circuits?
David
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You can get around this by putting the switch in the centre of the two available positions.
It's not a true position, but seems to acheive what you're after.
Lee.
Doesn't seem to affect my keypad immobiliser or alarm (both Citroen factory fit)
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they are connected into the alarm system
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So, if I do my 'off' trick, the lights don't come on, the voltage doesn't drop and the alarm won't detect an opened door?
:-(
I'll check it out later.
Lee.
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Just tried it, the alarm still sounds with the lights off. May just be my version of the Xantia, it's the original without the non-return valve.
Lee.
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My Xantia doesn't have an alarm (neither standard nor otherwise).
I'll try the "middle" position as described above - though I'm sure my wife may have something to say about it !
Cheers,
Chad.R
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