xantia warning lights
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xantia warning lights
In my Xantia 1.9TD Auto the Sport and Frost indicator lights (by the gear indicator light) flash when selecting reverse. The manual only says to contact the dealer, but what is likely to be the problem?
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Er... That you haven't had the car plugged into a Lexia diagnostic computer?
Do they flash in unison or one-then-other? I've observed an undocumented behaviour where the AL4 dash telltale will flash briefly (less than a second typically) before it actually engages a gear. Sort of like it's saying "wait for me".
Having said that, it won't hurt to check the software version and see if there are any stored fault in the transmission ECU. Could be a minor issue like slightly wrong fluid level.
Do they flash in unison or one-then-other? I've observed an undocumented behaviour where the AL4 dash telltale will flash briefly (less than a second typically) before it actually engages a gear. Sort of like it's saying "wait for me".
Having said that, it won't hurt to check the software version and see if there are any stored fault in the transmission ECU. Could be a minor issue like slightly wrong fluid level.
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Make a point of asking for printout of screen for any faults found. You'll need to tell the service agent in advance; it's much harder after the fact.
Lighting in unison indicates a fault present (active) at the time of flashing.
Does it engage forward gears at all harshly?
As a general comment, many of the members here have a Lexia, whether official or pirate version. There's a Sticky topic on it, located in the Sticky Topics forum. You may find future benefits if someone is nearby; compensation or inducements to be negotiated between you and they.
Lighting in unison indicates a fault present (active) at the time of flashing.
Does it engage forward gears at all harshly?
As a general comment, many of the members here have a Lexia, whether official or pirate version. There's a Sticky topic on it, located in the Sticky Topics forum. You may find future benefits if someone is nearby; compensation or inducements to be negotiated between you and they.
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Useful to know How was it diagnosed?ranthony wrote:Just for interest, it did turn out to be contacts on the selector rail. There may be damage to the track because of arcing so it needs to be opened and cleaned. Thanks for all your advice.
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It was a combination of the Lexia and working through the possibilities. It will disappear if you jiggle the stick about, but there is a fault and the arcing could make it gradually more serious. I did pass on the suggestions from here to my man with a spanner, which might well have helped too.
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