Courtesy Light

[jason.p]

The courtesy lights on my 2000 (Wreg)TD are taking about 10mins to go out, which is a bit distracting while driving.

Reading through some previous posts on the subject it seems there's a controller under a floor panel behind the passenger seat on some models which can get wet and cause problems. I've had a look on mine and there's nothing there (apart from a few sticky sweets from the previous owner!). Can anyone tell me where else I could find it. Any other advice on how to sort this out would be appreciated.

Thanks

[seatkid]

Check the small rubber covers are are still on all the door switches. Check the door switches all operate correctly, ie the lights come on when the door opens.

 

The 10 mins is the timeout that occurs if you leave a door open to stop battery drain.

[jason.p]

Thanks for reply. Switches on doors seem to be working OK. Tailgate not working. I can't see where the switch is on the tailgate. I'm guessing that it's on one of the locking catches (prob drivers side). The wiring through the tailgate has been "repaired" and there's a connector block loose in the bottom of the tool compartment. I suspect that's where the problem lies. Is it much of a job to get the switch out?