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Talk about the 406's electrical system, what wires do what, how to add extra functionality, etc.

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barryemm
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hi guys i need help on my electricals i have a 406 hdi 110 2000 x reg
my car stereo has stopped working
my electric windows have stopped working
my central locking has stopped working doesnt work with fob or key have to menually lock doors
and my window wipers have stopped working
also a message has just appeared with a bleep saying oil pressure insufficent

can anybody help me please
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first thing to do is check your fuses and oil level
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Welcome Barry! :)
Sounds like one of the multiconnectors has got a bad connection, check around the drivers footwell for any damp, pull the connectors apart and check for any corrosion.
We've also had cases of the ignition switch causing some circuits to fail, you should also have a search on "Bsi reset" as that can also cause strange faults!
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checked all fuses i pulled out a HS fuse it was green and grey colour after i pulled out that everything stopped working i put it bk in and it still doesnt work
the thing is with the bsi reset it tells u to put down ur window i cant get my window down
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This is what Teamster's talking about: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4230&p=39954&hilit= ... oke#p39954 :shock: :shock: If it's not fuses I think I'd be looking for a dodgy connector somewhere...
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cheers folks will give that a try tomorrow once its a bit dry hope it works
as for the HS fuses what are they for
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tried all fuses and all connectors they wer fine only thing it can be down to now is ignition switch what yous reckon guys
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It wouldnt be the igniton switch if some of the electrics are still working. Did you disconnect the battery for ten minutes? If not, try it
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just tried that there still nothing its a strange one
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could the bsi be knackered
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I'm not sure if young Eoin's right there, the ignition switch has several contacts and not necessarily all of them are duff.

It could indeed be the BSI :(
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got it fixed lol went to the scrapyard and got a hs fuse from another 406 replaced and all is working apart from window wipers think the motors broke but cant get the wiper arms off lol there stuck lol
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That's a relief! :cheesy: You really need a small balljoint splitter to get the arms off, DO NOT lever against the screen :roll:
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i have a small baljoint splitter :) will try that tomorrow then go to scrappy to get motor
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