Author |
Topic: Heated window switch illumination (Read 992 times) |
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
 |
Heated window switch illumination
« on: Dec 5th, 2019, 10:55pm » |
 Quote  Modify
|
This is more OCD than a problem, but I wonder if anyone can tell me how the screen switch symbols should be illuminated? On mine, the top (rear) one is always lit, and the bottom (front) one is never lit. Switching the car lights on makes no difference. Both the photos in the link below are with the screens off, an orange tell-tale in the middle of the switch is lit with them on but the symbols don't change.
If wrong as they are, is it easy to fix?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/118212148@N03/?
Thanks in advance.
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
Torbayboy
Full Member
Posts: 848
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #1 on: Dec 6th, 2019, 8:09am » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi more OCD as you say... the lights are part of the switch, and like the window switches and heated seat one have the illumination (big word for a Debn lad!!) built into the switch,
Dont think they are replacable but there are many on here wiser than me 
They all light up all the time-or should do if the bulbs are working, sit in your car in the dark and it's still like Blackpool illuminations.
Not sure just how much dash you have to free up the get access to change them, main thing i have found is they work when pressed and the light comes on in the of the centre button.
The climate panel by the side of them replaces easily ( press 2 clips top and bottom with a screwdeiver) but may not have the access you require. Releasing the radio (pins needed - from ebay about £2) and the 2 retaining screws above gives a lot of movement but it may no be good enough.
Keep Scorpio-ing
|
|
IP Logged |
Cosworth Scorpio only 46 on the road now NOW down to 42.
|
|
|
a900one
Full Member
A scorpio is for life not just for christmas
Posts: 980
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #2 on: Dec 6th, 2019, 9:19am » |
Quote Modify
|
As far as I know they should both be lit all the time, ign on, but the bulbs tend to fail, both mine are out. You will need to replace the complete switch, the dash wood bit will have to come off for that. They may be still available from Ford.
Gerald.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #3 on: Dec 7th, 2019, 10:01pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi, thanks very much for the replies, may well look into whether the switch is available and if so how much. The car is off to the garage on Friday for a list of jobs to be done, top of which is finishing off the welding that was done earlier in the year properly.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Scorpio_Mike
Senior Member
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 & 2.8 Sierra XR4i 4x4
Posts: 2354
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #4 on: Dec 8th, 2019, 7:33am » |
Quote Modify
|
The switch can be carefully taken apart so it may be possible to replace the faulty bulb.
|
|
IP Logged |
Star sign is Scorpio !
Sierra XR4i's are great...especially when fitted with 4WD 
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #5 on: Dec 8th, 2019, 8:45pm » |
Quote Modify
|
That would be even better, thanks for the tip.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #6 on: Jan 7th, 2020, 10:07pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Found it in the handbook btw, the symbols should only be illuminated when the lights are on.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #7 on: Jan 16th, 2020, 11:02pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Switches are no longer available from Ford. Never mind they still work, unfortunately half the front screen itself doesn't!
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Glyn
Full Member
Now an OAP ! 95 cossie and another !and a 12v
Posts: 584
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #8 on: Jan 17th, 2020, 9:41pm » |
Quote Modify
|
I don't think you need to remove the dashboard, just the climate control panel which should give you access to the switches.
If you dismantle one be careful of the tiny springs jumping out !
I am a little confused by the handbook statement as in all 3 of my Scorpios the heated screen and rear window and the seat memory symbols in the door pocket are all illuminated when the ignition is switched on , not the lights.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #9 on: Jan 19th, 2020, 8:08pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks; I will have a look at mine next time I am in it and confirm what they do, I think it is the ignition too.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Torbayboy
Full Member
Posts: 848
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #10 on: Jan 20th, 2020, 8:54am » |
Quote Modify
|
Glyn is right, and the book is wrong all window switches heated screen and rear screen switches and the light switch together with the seat adjust 3 position with confirm bar illuminate all the time not just when lights are on.
Like I said Blackpool illuminations, turn the radio on to finish the job! 
|
|
IP Logged |
Cosworth Scorpio only 46 on the road now NOW down to 42.
|
|
|
Glyn
Full Member
Now an OAP ! 95 cossie and another !and a 12v
Posts: 584
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #12 on: Jan 22nd, 2020, 12:05am » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks for that Tompion-excellent.
Grain of wheat bulbs I have used in the illuminated switches are still going, the oldest ones over 8 years.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Tompion
Administrator
1997 2.3 Ultima estate.
Posts: 2918
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #13 on: Jan 22nd, 2020, 12:36am » |
Quote Modify
|
That's good, were they also the type illuminated when the ignition is switched on?
|
|
IP Logged |
ABS multiplug wheel sensor pins MK IV or MK 20
|
|
|
Glyn
Full Member
Now an OAP ! 95 cossie and another !and a 12v
Posts: 584
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #14 on: Jan 23rd, 2020, 1:14am » |
Quote Modify
|
Yes they were ! No doubt now I have said so one is bound to blow!
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
QuentinG
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 152
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #15 on: Jan 26th, 2020, 7:30pm » |
Quote Modify
|
This is what mine does:
Ignition - Window switches, seat memory, trip computer, heated rear window, traction control
Lights - add Light switch panel, heater/aircon controls, selector quadrant
Heated seats not lit at all when off
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Tompion
Administrator
1997 2.3 Ultima estate.
Posts: 2918
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #16 on: Jan 26th, 2020, 9:20pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Heated seat switches should illuminate (not just the on light) - bulbs are gone in mine so can't say at which point.
The button to disable the rear windows should illuminate red (when disabled) but is barely visible.
Same with the radio on/off button - lights with the lights on but hardly visible.
The seat memory switches also illuminate for a few seconds without ignition on each time you open the door.
|
|
IP Logged |
ABS multiplug wheel sensor pins MK IV or MK 20
|
|
|
szinyei
Newbie
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 46
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #17 on: Jul 5th, 2020, 8:03pm » |
Quote Modify
|
I switched the bulbs once, if I remember correctly, I soldered it on...
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
PJDavis
Senior Member
2 x 1995 Jag X300 3.2 / 4.0 (Henley) 1957 XK140
Posts: 1474
|
|
Re: Heated window switch illumination
« Reply #18 on: Jul 11th, 2020, 10:52pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Hello All
The heated seat switches on 'Movvy', along with both heated screen front and rear all worked, with illumination when ignition 'on' and when activated. I spent a long time replacing the 'back-lighting' with LED's. So whoever has 'Movvy' now will have those switches working, (unless 'Movvy' is dead) I put all info on this, and how to replace, many moons ago, and offered all owners on here the same 'fix' if they sent their switches, or sent spares for me to work on. Only two owners took me up on the offer! I had loads of LED's ready, now I have nothing. Funny how these things seem to go full circle with newer owners.
I hope you are all well and enjoying the best Ford ever made.
Peter
|
|
IP Logged |
I love 'Movvy'
1995 Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2 (Henley)
1995 Jaguar XJ6 X330 4.0 (Dopey)
1957 Jaguar XK140 USA (converted to RHD, and to have fitted Mk10 420G Engine with BW 65 Auto Trans)
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Login
Reply
Send Topic
Print