interior light not working

[Bernietopcdo]

In my Chimaera the interior light does not work. I was told by a friend in the trade that this could have been disconnected deliberatley, as it can sometimes cause a battery drain on this model of car.
Does any one else know if this is true having experenced this problem.

[Tyre Smoke]

I've heard that too. Also the light delay relay can play up. Mine had a wire running accross where the delay relay was. effectively bypassing it so it was door open - on, door closed - off.

Can't remember which relay on the fusebox it is though.

[Woody_450]

Tyre Smoke said:

Can't remember which relay on the fusebox it is though.

It's yellow if that helps?!? Top right of the fuse/relay board on mine (a '97 450), could be bottom left I can't remember which way up I was when swapping it?!?

Be sat down when you order it though, cost about 30 notes IIRC

Rich

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Have you pulled the whole lot out of the lining & checked it..including the condition of the bulb..(it pulls out easily)

not switched off is it?

>> Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Tuesday 21st March 22:08

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Bernietopcdo said:

In my Chimaera the interior light does not work. I was told by a friend in the trade that this could have been disconnected deliberatley, as it can sometimes cause a battery drain on this model of car. Does any one else know if this is true having experenced this problem.

Did you suss it then?