Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted December 13, 2006 I have come back to the car and found the dash lights just faintly glowing, e.g. STOP lights, oil pressure, etc. It started fine (battery a bit low but had been left a while) Drive it and turn off and all is fine, all lights off. Returned to it today after about a week stationary and same problem, dash lights gently on but this time battery flat as the proverbial pancake. Anyone encountered this before? I'm guessing it is an ignition barrel problem, and as I have a GLD being scrapped (how convienent!) I think I can swap that one in. Any other likely causes? Any hiints and tips on swapping the ignition barrel, not looked at the problem yet but I'm guessing that Peugeot don't make them easy to remove... Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) I have come back to the car and found the dash lights just faintly glowing, e.g. STOP lights, oil pressure, etc. It started fine (battery a bit low but had been left a while) Drive it and turn off and all is fine, all lights off. Returned to it today after about a week stationary and same problem, dash lights gently on but this time battery flat as the proverbial pancake. Anyone encountered this before? I'm guessing it is an ignition barrel problem, and as I have a GLD being scrapped (how convienent!) I think I can swap that one in. Any other likely causes? Any hiints and tips on swapping the ignition barrel, not looked at the problem yet but I'm guessing that Peugeot don't make them easy to remove... Rob Seeing as you have the key the barrel's a piece of p1ss to remove. with the lower shroud removed from the column you should be able to see a small (8mm, I think) retaining bolt in the top of the barrel-remove this. There are two lugs protruding from the bottom of the barrel, through the column casing these can be pushed in with the key turned (IIRC- to the first click) and the barrel pulled out by the key! By undoing two screws at the back of the barrel, you can change the barrel only- as the wiring is routed behind the heater, and chances are, if you have an immobliser fitted, it will be spliced into this wiring (maybe also a source of your problem?) Edited December 13, 2006 by steve@cornwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted December 13, 2006 For someone who claims to be a Sparky, you have an awful lot of electrical problems! LOL..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted December 14, 2006 For someone who claims to be a Sparky, you have an awful lot of electrical problems! LOL..... Les cordonniers sont les plus mal chaussés (The cobbler's children have the worst shoes) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tri_longer 25 Posted December 14, 2006 I have come back to the car and found the dash lights just faintly glowing, e.g. STOP lights, oil pressure, etc. It started fine (battery a bit low but had been left a while) Drive it and turn off and all is fine, all lights off. Returned to it today after about a week stationary and same problem, dash lights gently on but this time battery flat as the proverbial pancake. Anyone encountered this before? I'm guessing it is an ignition barrel problem, and as I have a GLD being scrapped (how convienent!) I think I can swap that one in. Any other likely causes? Any hiints and tips on swapping the ignition barrel, not looked at the problem yet but I'm guessing that Peugeot don't make them easy to remove... Rob Hi Rob I had a similar experience with my old mini, but that was down to a faulty/worn alternator. Not sure that this will be the same for you, but worth mentioning. Cheers, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted December 14, 2006 Cheers guys, Didn't realise the barrel was so easy to get out if you had the key Rob P.S. Me thinks I'd have fewer electrical problems if I didn't run French cars!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted December 25, 2006 Found the answer... water on the radio connector was shorting out the power lines. Has buggered up the pis on the connector but at least it is solved. However, this is the second radio I've had this happen to (two different cars). Are there any water drains that could drip here? I'm cautious about fitting another decent radio in case this one gets wet as well. Cheers guys Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey S 29 1 Cars Posted December 25, 2006 check that the heater matrix isnt leaking ( its right above where the stereo sits). my matrix started to leak and it blew the stereo up. mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fxi1900 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Les cordonniers sont les plus mal chaussés (The cobbler's children have the worst shoes) Wow someone from England that speaks welsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted December 30, 2006 check that the heater matrix isnt leaking ( its right above where the stereo sits). my matrix started to leak and it blew the stereo up. mike Doesn't smell like antifreeze, and just found the passanger footwell is soaked as well (under the rubber mats, hence not seeing it earlier). My guess is water running into the air intake which should drain out but instead is running into the car. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted December 30, 2006 Doesn't smell like antifreeze, and just found the passanger footwell is soaked as well (under the rubber mats, hence not seeing it earlier). My guess is water running into the air intake which should drain out but instead is running into the car. Rob 205s are prone to rusting under the screen rubber at the bottom- may be worth removing the scuttle to check for tell-tale signs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted January 2, 2007 Well as much as it didn't smell of antifreeze the coolant tank tells a different story...lets hope the head gasket is ok. At least I have a diesel that I'm part way through scrapping, so I have a spare one and can even get practice at getting one out!!! Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
