R26 Interior lights fade in / out - help

Discussion in 'Electrical & Interior - Security, ICE, Wiring Loom' started by kosluk R26, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. Hi Guys,

    Had my car in to the stealers last week for the window regulator/ loom change as the window had stopped working... the usual.

    Anyway i have just noticed that now when i unlock or lock the car the interior lights come straight on and off.
    I was sure that before the car went in the lights faded on when i unlocked the car and dimmed off after locking.

    When i start the engine the lights do fade off but i thought it did this also when locking / unlocking?

    Am i going mad or has the dealer created another problem?

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    - Tom
     
  2. R26

    R26

    I'm quite sure you're mad.
     
  3. R26

    R26

    I've just tried mine, they do just go straight on and off when locking/unlocking.
     
  4. Mine fade in and out
     
  5. Then maybe yours are broke too as R26Chris' fade in and out! LOL
     
  6. Thanks mate, this is when you unlock the car they fade on and visa versa when locking?
     
  7. Yep. Exactly this.
     
  8. R26

    R26

    Possibly, wouldn't know how to check tho, not sure if I'm that fussed.
     
  9. Fair enough
     
  10. Hmmm... how to reset? Thanks for your response Chris.
     
  11. Tried battery disconnect? Probably the only way to 'reset'.
     
  12. Not tried anything yet, only just realized its different.
    Not sure how to disconnect the battery, do i just disconnect one terminal? If so which?
     
  13. R26

    R26

    Negative.
     
  14. R26

    R26

    You will have to reset your windows after you reconnect the battery. Basically with the windows closed, hold the windows up button for about ten seconds. Do this for each side otherwise they will raise and lower about an inch at a time, you will also get an esp disconnected message on the dash, just turn the steering wheel lock to lock with the engine running and it will disappear, alternatively just drive for a bit and it'll go.
     
  15. Thank you sir, yeah had to reset the windows a few times. :mad:
     
  16. Check mine this morning and they don't fade on or off when locking or unlocking.
     
  17. Just a thought; is it something to do with the Lux pack option or the light pack??

    I've not checked mine but will pay attention when unlocking the car this evening to go home. I'm pretty sure the interior lights just come straight on rather than fading in...
     
  18. No lux pack in mine. Or lights pack. ( I presume lights pack includes xenon's etc)
     
  19. Mine fade in and out and it's a 225 f1 which didn't come with xenons :smile:
     
  20. Will.

    Will. RSM Moderator RSM Moderator

    This doesn't help, but my lights do as they fucking please. Just like all the electronics in my car.
     
  21. The lights in my mk2's (a 225 cup and r26) both came on instantly, but faded off..
     
  22. Cheers for the consistency Renault!!!
     
  23. Yeah, mine don't fade in my R26 either!
     
  24. Perhaps there's a secret dimmer pack option!
     
  25. I checked this when leaving work this evening, my lights neither fade on or off! Damn I don't have the super-secret-interior-light-fade-pack :worried:
     
  26. No LUX pack on mine, will try disconnecting the battery tomorrow, not had a chance today.

    Its just a nice feature that the lights gently awaken when you unlock it... :blush:
     
  27. R26

    R26

    I'm happy that they even work. I don't like suspense anyway.
     
  28. Basically this! Does anyone else have a bug where sometimes the instrument lights don't come on and have to switch headlights on and off to get them to come on? Happens maybe 1-2times a year?
     
  29. No never had this, thats worrying. I swear each car Renault produce is different, other than it being a different car that is!
     
  30. I'm not overly worried tbh. Seems to be a software bug rather than anything more sinister. Just amusing how no one seems to have the same features!
     
  31. I've noticed mine sometimes turns the auto headlights off when I turn the car off, or sometimes it happens after I've turned it off and when I open the door. And most of the time they only turn off when I lock the car!
     
  32. I think there's something we're missing here - I just unlocked and then locked my R26 out of the window. The lights both came on and off instantly, but I know at times they do fade in and out.

    Can't be bothered to go out at this time to check but I recon it depends on weather your in the car or not (door opened or not?)
     
  33. R26

    R26

    Mine only go off when I open the door.
     
  34. R26

    R26

    I'm quite sure my instrument lights only come on when my headlights are on.
     
  35. That's what I mean. Sometimes they haven't come on when I put the headlights on
     
  36. R26

    R26

    Ah sorry I misunderstood your post.
     
  37. Yes it is! But not too surprising hey
     
  38. Checked again this morning and the interior lights turn off immediately when locking/unlocking.

    when starting or stopping the engine they will dim until they are on/off.
     
  39. Ash87

    Ash87 RSM Moderator

    Echo what Kev said, functions of standard lights.
     
  40. +1 also checked this morning too.
     

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