Xantia HDi Glow Plugs
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Xantia HDi Glow Plugs
Our Xantia HDi started to run on 3 cylinders when initially started. It would do this just until you'd revved it a little to break the idle. Whilst it was doing this it would smoke a lot too.
Today I decided to replace the glow plugs with a brand new set of Lucas ones.
Now though, I don't even get the glow plug light flash onto the dashboard. The Lexia also gives me faults which come back after being cleared too.
Permanent Fault: 2 additional and preheating circuit. Faulty Circuit.
Temporary Fault: Pre-Post heating relay circuit. Short circuit to positive.
Temporary Fault: Pre-Post heating relay circuit. Short circuit to earth or open circuit.
I've cleared these several times but they seem to persist in coming back.
I just wondered if anyone had any ideas.
Thanks
David.
Today I decided to replace the glow plugs with a brand new set of Lucas ones.
Now though, I don't even get the glow plug light flash onto the dashboard. The Lexia also gives me faults which come back after being cleared too.
Permanent Fault: 2 additional and preheating circuit. Faulty Circuit.
Temporary Fault: Pre-Post heating relay circuit. Short circuit to positive.
Temporary Fault: Pre-Post heating relay circuit. Short circuit to earth or open circuit.
I've cleared these several times but they seem to persist in coming back.
I just wondered if anyone had any ideas.
Thanks
David.
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you didnt allow the centre post of any of the new glow plug's to turn, as you tightened the feed wire terminals up by any chance, as this could cause a short circuit in the circuit,
disconect the link lead from all of the glow plugs and test for continuity from the posative terminal/s down to earth,
have you checked all the old plug' s accross a battery just to see how many were dead,
regards malcolm
disconect the link lead from all of the glow plugs and test for continuity from the posative terminal/s down to earth,
have you checked all the old plug' s accross a battery just to see how many were dead,
regards malcolm
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David,
Same place as all later Xantias with D turbos, - to the right of the battery, bolted onto the inner wing....
Citronut's sugestion about twisting the pole is a good one, easyilly done!
Paul
Same place as all later Xantias with D turbos, - to the right of the battery, bolted onto the inner wing....
Citronut's sugestion about twisting the pole is a good one, easyilly done!
Paul
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I noticed that when i was gently tightening them they looked like the tip was on rubber and was flexible so i purposfully didn't tighten them much, they're just nipped really.
I'm sure the codes stored were the same as the ones that were there before I changed them too.
Is there anything special about the glow plug relay or is it just a relay that I could change with a spare I've got on the shelf?
David.
I'm sure the codes stored were the same as the ones that were there before I changed them too.
Is there anything special about the glow plug relay or is it just a relay that I could change with a spare I've got on the shelf?
David.
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Hi David,
Do you have a wiring diagram as the my TD is preheating control unit where the relay is fitted as part of the unit. As I have a spare unit again.
It is located on the passenger wing beside the battery.
Kenny
Do you have a wiring diagram as the my TD is preheating control unit where the relay is fitted as part of the unit. As I have a spare unit again.
It is located on the passenger wing beside the battery.
Kenny
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I was in the Citroen dealer in Glasgow today ordering an ignition switch from them for the Xantia.
I asked them about the little black box that controls the glow plugs.
They had one in stock and was priced at £33 Inc VAT.
As the error message that I am getting is the same as it was with the old glow plugs in I decided I'd give it a go.
It's a black box with a green plastic back on it with provision for a multi plug to connect to it.
I'll try changing this tonight and will update this thread with my findings.
Thanks for your help guys.
David.
I asked them about the little black box that controls the glow plugs.
They had one in stock and was priced at £33 Inc VAT.
As the error message that I am getting is the same as it was with the old glow plugs in I decided I'd give it a go.
It's a black box with a green plastic back on it with provision for a multi plug to connect to it.
I'll try changing this tonight and will update this thread with my findings.
Thanks for your help guys.
David.
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'09 C5 2.7 HDi Exclusive
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Well I've changed the pre heat box on the car tonight.
When I first started the car I still didn't see the glow plug light on the dashboard.
I went out with the Lexia and cleared the fault codes on the car, turned the ignition on and off a couple of times and then started the car a couple of times and it's not logged any fault codes again.
I'm thinking that if the old box has been faulty I'm used to seeing the glow plug light on all the time. I'm hoping that this has solved the problem anyway. I'll rescan it in a day or two and see.
David.
When I first started the car I still didn't see the glow plug light on the dashboard.
I went out with the Lexia and cleared the fault codes on the car, turned the ignition on and off a couple of times and then started the car a couple of times and it's not logged any fault codes again.
I'm thinking that if the old box has been faulty I'm used to seeing the glow plug light on all the time. I'm hoping that this has solved the problem anyway. I'll rescan it in a day or two and see.
David.
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'09 C5 2.7 HDi Exclusive
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Hi David,
re the ignition switch I have 2 spare which are easy enough to swap around ie the original key barrel from the rear connector switch.
I've done it on mine. It would save you £120 at least.
Kenny
re the ignition switch I have 2 spare which are easy enough to swap around ie the original key barrel from the rear connector switch.
I've done it on mine. It would save you £120 at least.
Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, the newbie
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Hi Kenny,
Thanks for the offer.
I've ordered a new one today from the dealer. It was £113 +VAT from the dealer. That's made to order from the factory to fit our key.
Thanks again,
David.
Thanks for the offer.
I've ordered a new one today from the dealer. It was £113 +VAT from the dealer. That's made to order from the factory to fit our key.
Thanks again,
David.
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'09 C5 2.7 HDi Exclusive
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D,
Are you missing "Our" point, the Key part WILL swap onto the rear part, as I was trying to tell you.. theres none of this key matching rubbish then that the stealers are dooing to you...
No matter, you've ordered it now..
I guess as long as it sorts the car..
Paul
Are you missing "Our" point, the Key part WILL swap onto the rear part, as I was trying to tell you.. theres none of this key matching rubbish then that the stealers are dooing to you...
No matter, you've ordered it now..
I guess as long as it sorts the car..
Paul
Sharing a pug 207 1.6 hdi Sw 16v.
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto