Help: driver's window switch pack stopped working!

Rob Bell · 5th January 2009, 15:28

Title says it all really!

Our ZTT's battery recently went flat on us (the factory original, now over 5 years old, so not bad!). Attempted to jump start to get over to Halfords but no joy, but eventually a new battery was fitted, and Bob's your uncle, the ZT fired up first time.

Not sure whether the failure of the switch pack has anything to do with the above, but we only noticed the problem since we replaced the battery.

The windows work from the remaining switches, but the driver's panel is dead. Not even the electric mirrors function any more. No illumination - unless the headlamps are on, in which case the back lighting come on.

Any suggestions folks?

Happy New year to one and all

James.uk · 5th January 2009, 15:35

I seriously doubt that all 9 switches can fail at the same time, so I think the prob lies with main feed to that cluster. Fuse gone maybe?
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Rob Bell · 5th January 2009, 15:44

My thought too - but don't understand why all the other windows work fine? Anyone got a wiring diagram and can tell me whether the switch pack has its own fused power supply?

afcbadam · 5th January 2009, 22:59

there is a how to on these. may want to follow that as it has sorted alot of these out for people

Moonstone · 5th January 2009, 23:25

In Haynes, the passenger door switches just connects earth to the BCU - there's no power except for the illumination.

Fuse 4 feeds the driver's panel, as does fuse 11, though this is also listed for ATC and audio. Check your own handbook, as fuse allocation changed over the period of manufacture.

Greeners · 7th January 2009, 07:31

Rob

I had a faulty switch pack yesterday. It's a very simple job to dismantle and clean. I gave the rubber membrane a quick wash in soapy water then dried on the radiator. Small brush to clean the PCB. Make sure the membrane goes back the correct way, and bingo, as good as new.

5th January 2009, 15:28	#1
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Help: driver's window switch pack stopped working! Title says it all really! Our ZTT's battery recently went flat on us (the factory original, now over 5 years old, so not bad!). Attempted to jump start to get over to Halfords but no joy, but eventually a new battery was fitted, and Bob's your uncle, the ZT fired up first time. Not sure whether the failure of the switch pack has anything to do with the above, but we only noticed the problem since we replaced the battery. The windows work from the remaining switches, but the driver's panel is dead. Not even the electric mirrors function any more. No illumination - unless the headlamps are on, in which case the back lighting come on. Any suggestions folks? Happy New year to one and all

5th January 2009, 22:59	#4
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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Rob I had a faulty switch pack yesterday. It's a very simple job to dismantle and clean. I gave the rubber membrane a quick wash in soapy water then dried on the radiator. Small brush to clean the PCB. Make sure the membrane goes back the correct way, and bingo, as good as new. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th January 2009, 15:35	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I seriously doubt that all 9 switches can fail at the same time, so I think the prob lies with main feed to that cluster. Fuse gone maybe? .

5th January 2009, 15:44	#3
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	My thought too - but don't understand why all the other windows work fine? Anyone got a wiring diagram and can tell me whether the switch pack has its own fused power supply?

5th January 2009, 23:25	#5
Moonstone Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	In Haynes, the passenger door switches just connects earth to the BCU - there's no power except for the illumination. Fuse 4 feeds the driver's panel, as does fuse 11, though this is also listed for ATC and audio. Check your own handbook, as fuse allocation changed over the period of manufacture.