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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: terry paget on 11 February 2016, 09:57:01

Title: estate load light failed, but bulb OK
Post by: terry paget on 11 February 2016, 09:57:01

2000 PFL Omega CDX 2.5 petrol manual estate
Had a puncture last Friday at midnight. It was raining. Then I discovered there was no light above the cargo area. Now I see one, centre rear roof lining. I have dug it out, but the bulb is OK. I cannot see a switch. Where is it?

Title: Re: estate load light failed, but bulb OK
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 10:52:27

On the tailgate, towards the lefthand side of the bottom edge... It's on a timer, so goes out after a few minutes  :y

Title: Re: estate load light failed, but bulb OK
Post by: terry paget on 11 February 2016, 21:40:27

Thanks Al, now I see it, so far away from the light and the hinge. I thought it might be a mercury tilt switch, like on my Citroens.

Title: Re: estate load light failed, but bulb OK
Post by: Broomies Mate on 11 February 2016, 22:20:08

Quote from: terry paget on 11 February 2016, 21:40:27

Thanks Al, now I see it, so far away from the light and the hinge. I thought it might be a mercury tilt switch, like on my Citroens.

/me throws Garlic at Terry

Title: Re: estate load light failed, but bulb OK
Post by: terry paget on 12 February 2016, 08:45:50

Fault cured, simple bad earth at switch.
These 16 year old cars accumulate faults unless sorted, and sorting is best done by loving owners. Next wet night puncture I shall be better prepared.