Hi,

I am new to this forum, I have been reading multiple threads and have found the information very useful.

I am currently having problems with my Bentley, the front and rear windows have stopped working. On checking the fuses I found that the window lift\rear light fuse keeps blowing. This has only just started to happen. Once i replace the fuse and start the car the window work fine however as soon as i place the car into drive the windows fail to go up and down and the reverse lights stop working.

Anyone seen or heard of this before, if so, any news on resolution?

Bentley Arnage Mulliner Black Label T2

 

I guess the fuse for the window and rear light are the same?

Check rear light housing for any signs of rust, shorting out or water damage. Sounds to me the rear light is shorting out thus blow fuse which also controls window life.

J

 

Hi jc_333

Thanks for the advice.

I checked the housing and there are no signs of rust. I replaced the 10 amp fuse, flicked the car in to reverse and the reverse lights worked, tested the windows and funnily enough the windows worked however they both stopped working again.

There is no rust around the housing, i even replaced all the bulbs. I noticed that there is also a fuse, i cant remember the amp, in the rear fuse box which is fine.

I want to try and avoid taking a trip to the dealers and UK Bentley advised a charge of £110 for diagnostics.

All other fuses are fine and all other electrics work fine, funny how this has just started.

 

Umm...strange indeed.

I would change the rear fuse to be sure as it could be faulty. If possible check the window connectors for signs of corrosion and ecu for water ingest.

J

 

have you found a solution to this yet? if not what year is the vehicle? ill see what i can dig up im very interested in this.

 

Bit of a late response since my last post, my bad.

Ok, so replaced the rear fuses relating to window lifts and the same problem. When the car is in Park the windows go up and down however when you then dip it into Drive that's it the fail to go and down but at the same time the reverse light stop working. All other electrics work fine.

I am currently waiting for an auto electrician to have a look.

The car is a 2005 Bentley Arnage Mulliner T.

I would love to know what the problem is without a Manufacturer lashing me.

 

Any news on this?

 

im very sorry between work family and a recent trip to Disney i haven't had much time for the forums. i did look over the schematic and there are quite a few circuits that are involved. making it difficult to take a good guess without being there and able to put a meter on it myself. but as the poster above said check for any obvious signs of corrosion. im guessing it has something to do with the shifter and the PRNDL switch as everything works until the vehicle is placed in drive. if you are good with a DVOM then pm me your email ill see if i can get you a wiring diagram sometime this year.

 

Folks, old post but your describing the same issue I am having with a 1999 Bentley Arnage, did you get to the bottom of the problem, would GREATLY appreciate some feedback. Thanks Neil

 

Folks,
I am having the same issue described. I have a 1999 Arnage 4.4, odd one is with fuse blown (16 ) some windows would work some wouldn’t, never consistent. All good until shifting into drive or as folks have noted into or past reverse. Any info would be GREATLY appreciated. Ta Neil

 

Folks, I know it was a while ago but did the issue get resolved, I’m blowing Fuse 16 / window lift and reverse light, all is good until I put into Drive and even then, will blow fuse 16 but passenger window and rear drivers work !!!!! very very odd, I have even unplugged the 4 switch block in between passenger and driver but still blows fuse when into Drive. Everything looks clean and dry, no signs of any corrosion , any help would be appreciated. Thanks Nril

 

Hello @Watson ,
Welcome to 6speedonline !

As to this thread, the OP @Black Label , has not been active on the forum for almost 12 years, he barely stayed 30 days with 4 post.
​@Swflbt23 has not been active for almost 3 years, but I have tagged both in this response to see if they will respond to notifications.

Johnny