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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: philsteward on 09 August 2011, 11:20:41

Title: Courtesy light function
Post by: philsteward on 09 August 2011, 11:20:41
Hi all, wondering if anyone could advise me what the functions of the courtesy light is?

I noticed last night that the courtesy light does not come on when the engine is turned off. It comes on when doors are opened, and times out fairly quickly when they are all closed. Should it not stay on until the engine is started?

Just wondering what other peoples cars do as thought a top end car like this should have these little added extras!
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Andy B on 09 August 2011, 11:28:43
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Hi all, wondering if anyone could advise me what the functions of the courtesy light is?

I noticed last night that the courtesy light does not come on when the engine is turned off. It comes on when doors are opened, and times out fairly quickly when they are all closed. Should it not stay on until the engine is started?

Just wondering what other peoples cars do as thought a top end car like this should have these little added extras!

Yours seems as though it's working as it should. Why do you need it to turn on as you turn your engine off? That'd be no good for the dark country lanes .......  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: philsteward on 09 August 2011, 12:12:47
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Yours seems as though it's working as it should. Why do you need it to turn on as you turn your engine off? That'd be no good for the dark country lanes .......  ::) ::) ::)

It would be good. Last night when I pulled onto my drive I had to open the door before I could find my wallet etc. Realise that is not difficult, neither is pulling the light switch out, just used to the interior light coming on when the engine turns off in my work Transporter van, Land Rover Disco and Saab.
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Fazeel on 15 August 2011, 00:08:22
talking about the extra added features,
The car doesnt have cup holders !!!!
None for the rear and one completely useless one under the arm rest !!
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: twiglet on 16 August 2011, 19:12:11
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talking about the extra added features,
The car doesnt have cup holders !!!!
None for the rear and one completely useless one under the arm rest !!

I managed to solve this problem with my Omega in 2 easy steps....

1. Drive the car
2. Get out when you want a drink

Simples!!  ;D :y :-X
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Andy B on 16 August 2011, 19:27:25
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talking about the extra added features,
The car doesnt have cup holders !!!!
None for the rear and one completely useless one under the arm rest !!

I managed to solve this problem with my Omega in 2 easy steps....

1. Drive the car
2. Get out when you want a drink

Simples!!  ;D :y :-X


I'm with you Twiglet. In all the years I've been driving, I've never ever missed having a cup holder, none of my cars have ever had one.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2011, 19:51:01
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talking about the extra added features,
The car doesnt have cup holders !!!!
None for the rear and one completely useless one under the arm rest !!

I managed to solve this problem with my Omega in 2 easy steps....

1. Drive the car
2. Get out when you want a drink

Simples!!  ;D :y :-X


I'm with you Twiglet. In all the years I've been driving, I've never ever missed having a cup holder, none of my cars have ever had one.  ;) ;)
Blimey, Mr B, we agree (although slightly bending truth, as I've had 2 facelifts, which have a single half-arsed cup holder under armrest as an afterthought
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2011, 19:51:54
Shit, and I had a Focus heap of junk. That had some.  Idea for using as a litter bin...
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Andy B on 16 August 2011, 20:09:13
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Blimey, Mr B, we agree (although slightly bending truth, as I've had 2 facelifts, which have a single half-arsed cup holder under armrest as an afterthought

I thought we only had differing opinions of the function/working of the cam belt tensioner  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2011, 20:16:00
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Blimey, Mr B, we agree (although slightly bending truth, as I've had 2 facelifts, which have a single half-arsed cup holder under armrest as an afterthought

I thought we only had differing opinions of the function/working of the cam belt tensioner  ;) ;) ;)
And how shite the Senator was compared to its successor. And our views on pikey wagons, and....   ....errr....   OK, thats about it ;D
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Andy B on 16 August 2011, 20:20:26
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Blimey, Mr B, we agree (although slightly bending truth, as I've had 2 facelifts, which have a single half-arsed cup holder under armrest as an afterthought

I thought we only had differing opinions of the function/working of the cam belt tensioner  ;) ;) ;)
And how shite the Senator was compared to its successor. And our views on pikey wagons, and....   ....errr....   OK, thats about it ;D

OK Apart from that, what ..................  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2011, 21:06:03
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Blimey, Mr B, we agree (although slightly bending truth, as I've had 2 facelifts, which have a single half-arsed cup holder under armrest as an afterthought

I thought we only had differing opinions of the function/working of the cam belt tensioner  ;) ;) ;)
And how shite the Senator was compared to its successor. And our views on pikey wagons, and....   ....errr....   OK, thats about it ;D

OK Apart from that, what ..................  :y :y :y
Give me time, there must be something else ;D
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Vamps on 17 August 2011, 21:47:17
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talking about the extra added features,
The car doesnt have cup holders !!!!
None for the rear and one completely useless one under the arm rest !!

I managed to solve this problem with my Omega in 2 easy steps....

1. Drive the car
2. Get out when you want a drink

Simples!!  ;D :y :-X


I'm with you Twiglet. In all the years I've been driving, I've never ever missed having a cup holder, none of my cars have ever had one.  ;) ;)

If you had ever had them then the chances are that you would miss them when you do not have any........    I had 2 and a fridge, in the front, in the Citroen....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Courtesy light function
Post by: Andy B on 17 August 2011, 22:06:11
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If you had ever had them then the chances are that you would miss them when you do not have any........    I had 2 and a fridge, in the front, in the Citroen....... :D :D :D

Doubt I would. I don't drink much in the way of fizzy pop & I only ever take the rest of my morning brew with me if I go to work in the auto Omega.
I miss the chilled glove box of my Senator, never ever got round to looking for the bits from a pre minifacelift glovebox to chill mine  :y