Automatic Lights / Wipers - HELP ???

orange52 · Post by **orange52** » Sat Oct 26, 2002 9:31 pm

I have a Peugeot 206CC 1.6 S and was wondering if I have the facility for the above options ? if so how ?, The button at the end of the lights stalk doesnt seem to press in and it hasn't got Auto written on it ?

Ben302 · Post by **Ben302** » Sat Oct 26, 2002 10:12 pm

You won't have auto lights then.

nx · Post by nx » Mon Oct 28, 2002 6:09 pm

orange52

Early cc's (pre multiplex wiring) don't have the auto lights etc. Mine was registered in Oct 2002 and doesn't have these features.

The easiest way to tell whether it is a multiplexed car or not is by looking at the hazard light button - if it is split into 2 buttons, 1 for the hazards and one for the central locking then it is the newer spec. I'm guessing you just have the single button like me!

The end of the stalks on my car press in about 1/4 inch (and don't do anything), however the design of the stalk is completely different on the auto light/wiper cars.

nx · Post by nx » Mon Oct 28, 2002 6:10 pm

P.S. I don't think it matters that it is a 1.6 as opposed to the 2.0 SE

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 11:37 pm

To any Aussies out there the split hazard rule doesn't apply. Regardless of pre or post multiplexing Aussie delivered cars have the single hazard button. Easiest test is pick up the manual and follow the activation instructions for both wipers and lights. My recollection is there's no button on the stalk for auto lights if you don't have them.

iancpass · Post by **iancpass** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 10:53 pm

on my old cc the main lights went off when i locked the door with the button . on the new cc the lights always stay on for 45 secs , what am i doing wrong

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 11:01 pm

Nothing at all

clarelee · Post by **clarelee** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 4:40 pm

A good indicator of whether you have auto lights etc. is to see if you have the sensor fitted, it is a small purple coloured rectangle on the base of you windscreen mouned rear vision mirror with this rectangle being visible from the outside of your car, without this you definately don't have it.

keilandy · Post by **keilandy** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:13 pm

I have a 51 reg 1.6 206cc and I have the split lock and hazard light button. I don't have auto lights or wipers. So that doesn't always work.

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:17 pm

You're not missing much if you don't have auto wipers. By the time the rain is heavy enough for the sensor to see it, you'll have turned the wipers on yourself!!

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:44 pm

Auto lights/wipers are little more than gimmicks really. What they should do is USEFUL extras like heated front screens, conmatic's as standard, etc

tiranova · Post by **tiranova** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 10:58 pm

You're not missing much if you don't have auto wipers. By the time the rain is heavy enough for the sensor to see it, you'll have turned the wipers on yourself!!

I would have to disagree with teddy206 gti's comment here. I always use my auto wipers, and they work long before you would think you need to put the wipers on yourself

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:00 am

They are pretty pointless tho - there are times when you manually put wipers on and its not quite raining hard enough for it not to smudge etc. Its not like they monitor anything you cant do yourself!

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 3:03 pm

and they do seem to work better at higher speeds

npinney · Post by **npinney** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:44 pm

The button on the light stalk marked "auto" is for the Satellite Navigation system and nothing to do with the lights or washers.

My automatic headlights don't work anymore - I used to like that feature. Must get it into the garage to check it out - when I get time!