Vauxhall Corsa D (2006 - ) - 2007 1.2 - Courtesy lights stay on when locking

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Tue 27 Nov 2007 18:32
2007 1.2 - Courtesy lights stay on when locking - Galad
SWMBO's Corsa 1.2 petrol is just 6 months old and she's having (minor) problems with the locking system. The courtesy lights stay on after locking and also at time when driving the car. To avoid draining the battery (there are 4 footwell and three sets of overhead lights) I've removed the fuse. Since the car was delivered the double locking system has been erratic sometimes refusing to double lock but the lighting problem indicates something that needs attention. Anyone any ideas? I'll bring it back to the dealers but I'm not confident that this is something they can put right the first time.

Before I pulled the fuse SWMBO noticed that the courtesy lights flickered on and off going over bumps! A loos connection somewhere?

Cheers

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 27/11/2007 at 18:52

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Tue 27 Nov 2007 19:19
2007 1.2 - Courtesy lights stay on when locking - Screwloose
Probably not a straightforward as it looks; but the doorlock switch contacts are the first things that come to mind.

Still; it's under warranty - leave it to the dealer to sort.

Edited by Screwloose on 27/11/2007 at 19:20

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Tue 27 Nov 2007 23:31
2007 1.2 - Courtesy lights stay on when locking - Galad
Thanks Screwloose. I can't wait to find out how many visits to the dealer are in store to get this one sorted out. There's so much to be said for old-fashioned, uncomplicated electrics such as in my old-fashioned, uncomplicated 15 year old VW Polo - I vaguely recall having to replace a blown side light sometime during the last century............
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Wed 28 Nov 2007 08:51
2007 1.2 - Courtesy lights stay on when locking - bathtub tom
I vaguely recall having to replace a blown side light sometime during the last century


Surely you mean the previous millenia?
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