Hussar

2008 X-Type Sports Premium Estate (57 plate) in metallic black, black trim and charcoal leather interior. 2.2 Diesel, 6 speed manual, 67,000 miles, MOT until Jan 2018, Serviced Jan 11 2017. Full service history and all receipts. Alcantara Trim, bluetooth, Sat nav (with 2012 DVD), Climate control and CD player (controlled through touch screen). 8 way Electrically adjustable and heated front seats with memory function, heated windscreen, heated electrically folding mirrors, auto dipping rear view mirror, rain sensing wipers, auto headlights, front fogs. Carbon fibre dashboard, Cruise control. Front and rear electric windows, front and rear parking sensors. 18" Low profile wheels (no kerbing dameage) Retractable loadspace tonneau cover and cargo net. Space saver spare wheel, Dealer fitted removable (Witter) tow-bar and 13 pin electrics. New Brake disks and pads last year, dual mass flywheel replaced 2015.

It will be the switch that has failed. It's a horrible bendy bit of plastic with nasty contacts. I had the same problem but replaced the original switch with a microswitch. This works much better and gives a better tactile feel. I used an old on/off switch from a junked PC so the cost was nil.