Electrics going berserk!

[steve4736]

I have an M49 Multispace and the electrics have started to go crazy. It initially did it intermittently possibly correlating with damp conditions, and I could rectify it by temporarily disconnecting the battery but now the instrument panel goes berserk as soon as I connect the battery even without key in ignition. It starts fine and the side/head lights work, but indicators not working, dials wildly moving around, panel lights flashing, buzzers going off, "STOP" flashing etc. From what I have read, its probably something to do with the BSI, but the one place I found info on resetting it turning on headlights after disconnecting and reconnecting battery didn't appear to do anything (manual locking). Any ideas other than taking it in and getting a new BSI fitted?

[polar]

If yours does have a BSI im sure it depends on the year?

Check under the drivers side footwell somewhere behind the dash for the BSI and see if it has water damage.

[steve4736]

Thanks for your reply. I have had a look and, to be honest, not really sure what I am looking for but I can confirm that the area around where all the fuses are is completely dry. Its a 2001 model.

[Col]

A tired battery can cause weird electrical problems. How old is it?

[ffrenchie]

I have an M49 Multispace and the electrics have started to go crazy. It initially did it intermittently possibly correlating with damp conditions, and I could rectify it by temporarily disconnecting the battery but now the instrument panel goes berserk as soon as I connect the battery even without key in ignition. It starts fine and the side/head lights work, but indicators not working, dials wildly moving around, panel lights flashing, buzzers going off, "STOP" flashing etc. From what I have read, its probably something to do with the BSI, but the one place I found info on resetting it turning on headlights after disconnecting and reconnecting battery didn't appear to do anything (manual locking). Any ideas other than taking it in and getting a new BSI fitted?

It's possessed, contact the Vatican immediately. Are the stalks loose on your indicator/wiper switch ?