Sort of an update thing

Howie666 · 14th March 2023, 20:01

Hello.

So my IPK was staying resolutely on after I removed the key and locked the car. It was quite bright, and caused my lovely neighbour to knock on my door to alert me to the problem.

At my wit's end, I resolved to venture under the dashboard and discover the fuse box with a view to seeing if any of the fuses were blown. Well, having fought the turn buckles, bent the flap through sheer force of will and placed myself in a 2/3 upside down position, I started pulling.

The tiny fuse tweezers are fabulous. At first I tried to do it logically, targeting the 5a fuses my phone told me were the ones connected to the IPK. After I pulled them, my IPK was still lit and mocking me.

I resolved not to let it beat me. I removed ALL the 5a fuses, at which point the IPK gave in. It went dark so I replaced the fuses. Still dark. Wrestled the panel back in place. Still dark. Got upright and locked the car. Still dark.

Had a codger nap. Went out again to drive her to pick Summer up from school. Everything working normally. Result!

I don't think I actually repaired anything, but perhaps pulling the fuses reset whatever it was that caused it to light up by itself?

Cheerio,

Dale

stevestrat · 14th March 2023, 20:21

Usual cure is a simple battery reset, disconnect the battery for 30 mins. Worked for mine and many others.

14th March 2023, 20:01	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Sort of an update thing Hello. So my IPK was staying resolutely on after I removed the key and locked the car. It was quite bright, and caused my lovely neighbour to knock on my door to alert me to the problem. At my wit's end, I resolved to venture under the dashboard and discover the fuse box with a view to seeing if any of the fuses were blown. Well, having fought the turn buckles, bent the flap through sheer force of will and placed myself in a 2/3 upside down position, I started pulling. The tiny fuse tweezers are fabulous. At first I tried to do it logically, targeting the 5a fuses my phone told me were the ones connected to the IPK. After I pulled them, my IPK was still lit and mocking me. I resolved not to let it beat me. I removed *ALL* the 5a fuses, at which point the IPK gave in. It went dark so I replaced the fuses. Still dark. Wrestled the panel back in place. Still dark. Got upright and locked the car. Still dark. Had a codger nap. Went out again to drive her to pick Summer up from school. Everything working normally. Result! I don't think I actually repaired anything, but perhaps pulling the fuses reset whatever it was that caused it to light up by itself? Cheerio, Dale __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

14th March 2023, 20:21	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,502 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Usual cure is a simple battery reset, disconnect the battery for 30 mins. Worked for mine and many others. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map