Multiplex...not Multiplex

ICE DOCTOR · Post by **ICE DOCTOR** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:25 pm

Can someone please explain the diffrence to me....

WebCode · Post by **WebCode** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:18 pm

Non Multiplexed: Where all the vehicle electrical components are "hard Wired" As they have been since day dot.. Few wiring problems to note or worry about..

Multiplexed: Where The vehicle electric systems are split into sub systems and are controlled by the BSi..
Think of Computer Network.. Server = BSi, Users = sub systems.

What the F**k are the manufacturers thinking of.. Yes they save some weight and cash with multiplexing, but have introduced other problems

Most manufacturers are going down this route.. Shame

ICE DOCTOR · Post by **ICE DOCTOR** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:11 am

Hi web code thanx for replying. Now how do i know if mine is multi or not?
its a 1.6 2001

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:23 am

Easy - do you have a single red button at the top of your dashboard (for hazards) or two? (hazards & locking)?

One = non multiplexed
Two = multiplexed

There are hundreds of posts on this forum about ,multiplexing.. do a search and see what you can find.

Jussi · Post by **Jussi** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:16 pm

Two red buttons at the top of dashboard doesn't necessary mean it's a multiplexed. In England it would mean, but for example here in Finland all car's have only that one button (whether they are multi or not).
I think all newer cars are automatically multiplexed, but since what year i'm not sure???

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:23 pm

OK if the buttons don't help try flashing your full beam very quickly. Multiplexed cars tend to take a while before the lights come on. Non-multiplexed cars come on instantly. Same goes for the horn.

Finally I think that the trip computer that shows you MPG etc is only available on multiplexed models...

Jussi · Post by **Jussi** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 2:00 pm

Flashing lights and trip computer might tell it's a multiplex. Just checked that in Finland all cars after early 2002 are multiplex models. Mine car is 2002 and it's a multiplex-model.
That lights flash-delay is a very annoying

Esselle · Post by **Esselle** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 2:11 pm

OK if the buttons don't help try flashing your full beam very quickly. Multiplexed cars tend to take a while before the lights come on. Non-multiplexed cars come on instantly. Same goes for the horn.

Very reassuring. I use the horn if it's kinda urgent (or seen someone I know!

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ICE DOCTOR · Post by **ICE DOCTOR** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:13 am

Yeah mine has one button and instant lights and horn..so i take its non-multi.

Thanx

ICE

Ben302 · Post by **Ben302** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 7:17 pm

Or you can turn your wipers onto either Pos 1 or 2 turn off the engine and restart it and if yours is a multiplex like mine the wipers will not move unless you re-select the wiper speed on the stalk.