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Today I unplugged the Map sensor, and ran the engine. This did not cause the MIL to come on, but it did store up the expected codes.
I then went on to have a look at a couple of things I have been noticing in diagnostics i.e throttle track 1 has been showing zero voltage, and engine status has being showing 'idle'- regardless of rpm. See here;...

Although diagbox/lexia/PP2000 requires an active network connection (and allow any firewall requests) don't let it connect to the internet or, as I think you've discovered it phones home to check it's valid and if not the PSA servers will deactivate the license.

So unless you made a copy of the license file before it was de-activated, you'll have...

TPMS is only checked for vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012. But the issue you may have is that if the warning lamp is obscuring any other information, the tester may not be able to check that other warning lamps like ABS or the MIL is functioning or on - so yes, you do need to disable it if that's your wish to get rid of the warning...

Managed to get the software to get so far on the Lexia side as to identify the interface, without taking it to bits. If I'm reading the info right it seems to say that I have Actia 02.01.12 so maybe it is just to old to work.......?

Once you've depressurised, it should tell you to disconnect battery whilst you are doing whatever work, to ensure the system does not start again until needed.

So assuming before you depressurised - you had the suspension on lowest, have then deopressurised, disconnected battery etc, - when you have completed your work, you should just follow...

Ian, have a squiz at my post here:

There's a video in there about locating a parasitic drain and how to test for it. Your battery at rest on the car should be 12V or just over, and anything from 14.3 to 17.7 ish with the engine running. That will confirm it is at least charging. If you've done (or had done) any maintenance recently, it might...

I've had the other laptop and the Wurth WoW tool on the car today, it works fine, showed up a lot of faults but I expected that (you know the history of this car) cleared all the codes and will give it another run next week when I've used the car for a week.

Finally got round to running the scam again this morning this is the result

Sorry...

After seeing this thread I too downloaded the free version. It popped up a couple of codes for my MAP sensor right away. I had been messing around with the MAP and at that time I got the same two codes. I had cleared them at that point.

Strangely two other apps are not seeing these codes now. Not even in pending or historic. After clearing them...

Hi there
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I've not had the wipers replaced since I bought the car, and they worked fine for five months.
Also the re-initialisation from that link I have tried, though I didn't explain clearly.
All very frustrating.
Thanks again for replying.
John

I've seen that, or something that looks very much like it on Ebay for a lot less money.

Great - that's at least sorted that and good to have the feedback and update for reference. Best of luck with the welding.

Thanks for the tips guys.
I did look online for advice on the error code and suspect it has something to do with me going from windows 7 to 10 on 64bit. I've an old laptop still running windows 7 so I will re install discs onto that and see what happens. Failing that I'll take a punt on that download link :-D

Bandit

^ 4Gb minimum I would recommend - as although the 32 bit OS will only use just over 3Gb, some systems share the RAM with any on-board graphics - so that cuts the available RAM down further in a 2Gb system. A 4Gb sysem will allow just over 3Gb for the OS and the rest can be utilised by the graphics processor - hence speeding things up significantly...

Ah thanks so much for the help guys! :)

I'm pretty sure I've been through all of that in the last couple of years and given up many times, it all appears ok, the laptop is a Panasonic Toughbook with Windows XP 32 bit, (tried it before on a Dell Inspiron with Win 7) nothing else on it but Diagbox v7.55

The car I'm trying it on is my 06 C511 VTR auto estate. The green light on the VCI is...

I bought a second hand Launch c reader it does many cars but only does engines, airbags and ABS. My mechanic has this but I think his is genuine. gendan.co.uk sell a foxwell handheld unit fairly cheap they are a reputable company

Chattering noise when trying to crank/start suggests battery voltage is low, or a bad starter motor connection.
Try a jump start from another vehicle, and check the main battery connections (battery terminals) after cranking. If either gets at all warm, that indicates a bad connection at/inside the connector.

The three beeps are probably related to the oil level sensor. If you try this at night when it's darker, look to see if you can see the oil warning light come on - although it may be quite dim. This has been known to cause the problem, despite the oil level being correct. So worth investigating that.

Also, you should have a warning message with...

Ah, ok, I understand.

Yes, firmware updates are very tricky and usually require you to take precautions, like ensure the car is running all the time - don't fiddle with buttons or functions during the process, ensuring there is a reliable internet connection and that the laptop is connected to mains power and no other processes are running....

Best thing to do is get it read with a Lexia diagnostic and post the fault codes up here with your VIN. The faults will give an indication of possible causes - but without that - there are too many variables.

ok so ive checked the gyrometer ESP81 for power and it does have over 13v at the connector so its getting power!! the worst code im getting is the C139B sensor signal fault , and its a permanent fault now as ive tried 2 second hand gyrometers im either very unlucky and thay have all failed or this is a wiring issue, now my car has been into...

I have had two adapters running. Wifi one and VM hosts one. Network was set up correctly and on connection with internet and still no joy. Strange a dont know what to do anymore..

No - will not interface with the electronic architecture - different BSI too. As you mentioned - actuator tests are just tests of the controls / functions / button, but cannot programme their functions.

Brilliant. Thanks Marc

Hi Marc, sorry for the delay in replying (to your reply). No diagbox installed, just Lexi (v3.47). I've since re-installed os and Lexia, I'll see how it goes this time. Going to start a separate thread for the Lexia error code with a suitable title for any one doing a search search in the future.

Thanks for the info. The white box doesn't give any info for that unfortunately Mike.

Thanks for the replies.

I guess I'll just have to rely on my old engineering skills then. IT knowledge is rudimentary, not much patience..........................

Yeah there is a smell of fuel when cranking + I can hear the pump priming with ignition on. Yes I saw that the ECU was 'unlocked' in one of the menus.

Yeah I'll need to check the basics next, I'll look at spark first. I just wish i had a code or two to send me in the right direction!

Anyway thanks for the help

Cheers Hell Razor BOOKMARKED for further reference as I seem to be in a Lexia black hole #-o

I have ( i think ) service box installed. I can see Citroen Service Electrical drawings and repair (Sedre) 4.6.0, but I cant see the other bits -I have just done clutch on 2009 c3 picasso using Revue Technique Automobile manual - v.good
It is a 9HX 92bhp and has no DMF
I have the disks and 20years working etc
Do I have to reinstall please

Funny because I did allow all connections as & when it prompted & the updates installed fine it was just closing it that was the problem. The only way to get it to close was turning it off completely. Maybe just a glitch on my particular machine. Thx

Ok thanks Marc

Hi Harry,
This may be of help, had similar problems with my copy of Sedre/Doc Back up purchased online a while ago.
It worked for me except it now does not recognise my VIN number, but that may be a fault else where in the system/program.

Good Luck.

If you're asking if an elderly Lexia kit (specifically NOT the later Diagbox system which includes Lexia) then maybe.

My old Lexia, which I got S/H in about 2004 for the 2001 PhII Xsara, worked on my 2003 Mk1 C5 and also on a Mk2 (54 plate facelift) C5. Even though there is a menu option for the C5 X7 it won't read anything on my X7 but that is...

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Thanks, I look in to it....

Hi
I’ve had lexia/planet for many years on an old laptop, unfortunately today the laptop has gone fauty and won’t boot up. Obviously I still have the hardware but can’t find the disc.
As it’s so long since I bought it I was wondering is the software available separately and is there a newer version or does it still run on XP ?

Surprisingly enough, this was on the bottom of the tank. I was lucky to have found that. Still won't start though, think that a combination of air in the system and a weak battery is the cause now.

Ok, thanks for the update - I use mine on Windows 7 and have graphical data functionality - so must be a specific driver issue as you have found.

Thanks for your reply, ci only bought the battery 2 months ago and checked it was fully charged before I fitted it. I've had the bsi checked and they said it was OK but gave me contact number for someone who supplies bsi units, as they said all the faults I have point to the bsi, could this be possible?

My car's running good so I've been reluctant to mess too much with it, I suppose what I really need is someone expert in the use of the diagnostics kits to demonstrate their use.

I've been in the game all my life I've never needed, even with the latest computerised cars, the use of the kit and so far never been stuck for an answer to a problem