problems

[paulblack7]

hi all

having a few irritating problems with car
1 interior light staying on when i shut the doors
2 wipers are sticking constantly have to keep pressing the button to try to get them back to normal postion
3 window on drivers side is not dropping when i open the door and then catching when i shut it
4 doors not opening properly from outside when i press the button
hope some of you have some ideas

cheers
paul

[jeremyc]

hi all

having a few irritating problems with car
1 interior light staying on when i shut the doors
2 wipers are sticking constantly have to keep pressing the button to try to get them back to normal postion
3 window on drivers side is not dropping when i open the door and then catching when i shut it
4 doors not opening properly from outside when i press the button
hope some of you have some ideas

cheers
paul

Some suggestions:
1. The interior lights may have a three-way switch (on, off, on-when-doors-open). Check they are in the correct position. Alternatively, it may be a problem with the door and window control unit (see below).
2. I think that there is a microswitch that detects the 'park' position that may be faulty. Perhaps search the TVR forums here for advice (or email joospeed).
3&4. Sounds like a problem with the window and door control unit (which does sometimes get confused). This is a black plastic box in the boot, on the shelf on top of the fuel tank (behind the velcro'd flap). Try unplugging the power from the box (connector with red/black leads) and then plugging in again. NOTE: I suggest you do this with the door(s) open.

Hope this helps, if not then hopefully there will be others along with more sensible suggestions!

Oh, and don't get downhearted: just remember that you have a supercar sitting on your drive.

>> Edited by jeremyc on Sunday 19th January 12:00

[monkeyjunky]

As you mention only the drivers side for the window problem can we assume passengers is OK. If so try a little light oil on the drivers door seal.

[BCA]

If its not something to do with the windows/door control unit check the reid (sp? read/reid/reed?) switch inside the door itself. Also check all wiring in there for loose connections.

>> Edited by BCA on Sunday 19th January 22:44

[beej]

Re the lights/door opening prob - I agree with BCA's diagnosis, sounds like the reed switch has failed (cheap and easy to replace). Test it by removing and shorting the wires.

Wiper problem happens all the time - its the park sensor. Plenty of info/threads in the past. Mine has gone also at the moment. Its a bugger to get to so I haven't fixed it yet.