Hi haven't been here in a while........
The new owner of my Xantia TD R reg, has rung up with a bizzare problem, 2 15amp fuses keep blowing (rear wiper and indicators) and the speedo has gone to 150 mph and stayed there.
Any ideas folks a bit stuck as he's going on holiday Saturday
Xantia fuses blown, speedo at 150mph
Moderator: RichardW
Xantia fuses blown, speedo at 150mph
75 connes SE Cdti (nice, no really nice)
98 Xantia sensation
94'000
98 Xantia sensation
94'000
The speedo problem usually happens if there is a surge of power or spike, its common if the car has been jump or boost started. I gather it can only really be rectified by removal of the speedo and shaking the bugger back round to zero again.
As for the popping fuses, have a look in the rear section of the car for trapped / frayed wire. Past experience has taught me that its usually something like this, where wire either passes through a bulkhead / door frame or something has been disturbed and has caught the wire grounding it out.
As for the popping fuses, have a look in the rear section of the car for trapped / frayed wire. Past experience has taught me that its usually something like this, where wire either passes through a bulkhead / door frame or something has been disturbed and has caught the wire grounding it out.
Suggest you take a picture of the speedo reading before you fix it..... the blokes down the pub will never believe it otherwise!!
Ian
Account Ref: 6419
Current Cars
Nissan X-Trail SVE
Saab 2.2TiD
Merc E270 Estate
Past Citroens
2001 Xantia 3.0 Exclusive
1999 Xantia 1.9TD
1997 Xantia 3.0 Exclusive
1995 XM 3.0 Exclusive Estate
Account Ref: 6419
Current Cars
Nissan X-Trail SVE
Saab 2.2TiD
Merc E270 Estate
Past Citroens
2001 Xantia 3.0 Exclusive
1999 Xantia 1.9TD
1997 Xantia 3.0 Exclusive
1995 XM 3.0 Exclusive Estate