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erik.godderis

erik.godderis

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The lights in the kitchen and on the sliding doors (same lights) remain turned on. I can only switch them off by locking the car from outside. Can't even regulate it using the display ("all lights out"). How can I fix this?

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erik.godderis said:
The lights in the kitchen and on the sliding doors (same lights) remain turned on. I can only switch them off by locking the car from outside. Can't even regulate it using the display ("all lights out"). How can I fix this?

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I’m not being awkward but your “ Avatar “ information says “ Looking to buy “ and as the answer to your query will vary from model to model you are unlikely to get the correct answer without more information.
 
WelshGas said:
I’m not being awkward but your “ Avatar “ information says “ Looking to buy “ and as the answer to your query will vary from model to model you are unlikely to get the correct answer without more information.
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Whe received the California Ocean 2023 for about one month.


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Whe received the California Ocean 2023 for about one month.


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Try resetting the Control Panel by removing then putting back these 4 fuses. All must be removed the all replaced, not 1 at a time.

Dashboard fuse box Drivers side RHD so I presume Passenger side LHD.

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WelshGas said:
Try resetting the Control Panel by removing then putting back these 4 fuses. All must be removed the all replaced, not 1 at a time.

Dashboard fuse box Drivers side RHD so I presume Passenger side LHD.

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Looks different
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erik.godderis said:
The lights in the kitchen and on the sliding doors (same lights) remain turned on. I can only switch them off by locking the car from outside. Can't even regulate it using the display ("all lights out"). How can I fix this?

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Worth checking that you haven’t got the “rear” lights switched on on the light switch panel - the conventional car light switches not the camper control panel? There seem to be a couple of ways of confusing yourself with combinations of manually turning individual lights on or off and also using that “rear” switch..
 
I can't comment on the fuse board difference. @WelshGas is generally right on these things.

But I do wonder if you have all the light switches correct. There are two on the side of the kitchen (behind your drivers seat) as well as the more obvious ones by the lights. This video is useful:

 
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Try the switches close to your rear view mirror / emergency call button. That's normally the problem on a 6.1
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That's what did it for me (quite counter-intuitve though, the switch must be pushed in to have the lights out ..)
 
erik.godderis said:
The lights in the kitchen and on the sliding doors (same lights) remain turned on. I can only switch them off by locking the car from outside. Can't even regulate it using the display ("all lights out"). How can I fix this?

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On the right hand side of the kitchen block, so behind the passenger seat on the same level as the 12v socket etc. there are two small light push button switches, try these
 
It was working fine after removing the 4 fuses. And again, after one week, thay refused tho shut down. I make a appointment with the dealer.

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The T6.1 lights are needlessly complicated. Operation is different depending on if the button by the rear view mirror is in or out. There is also the courtesy delay when opening and closing door, which is different again if in camping mode. I'm not saying you don't have a fault, but might be worth spending some time ruling things out before a trip to the dealer. Especially if the dealer is a fair way away. How do you have the button by the rear view mirror set? Do you have back seat fiddlers muddying the waters?
 
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The T6.1 lights are needlessly complicated. Operation is different depending on if the button by the rear view mirror is in or out. There is also the courtesy delay when opening and closing door, which is different again if in camping mode. I'm not saying you don't have a fault, but might be worth spending some time ruling things out before a trip to the dealer. Especially if the dealer is a fair way away. How do you have the button by the rear view mirror set? Do you have back seat fiddlers muddying the waters?
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Yes, the button by the rear view mirror where ON. When you push the button in, it is OFF .They override the other setting. Even the "all lights off" touch screen.
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We had this “issue” as well and it took my ages to figure out. I had resorted to turning the brightness down
 
dual focal glasses are a problem when you look up. I have to baye snooker glasses.

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Don’t worry, we’ve all been there with this “problem” as new Cali owners!
 
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