Xsara problems??!!

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 25 Aug 2008, 17:59

first of all hello

this is my first post

i bought car about a month ago...and first problem with my Xsara VTS '02 1.6 16v

acctually it's a minor probleb but so annoying

it's a display...the bottom half of a display is completely dead, and about 30% of lines on upper half is dead too ( see it on pic )...

is there any way to fix this because in my country is hard to find any Citroen breakers for used parts...

and second problem is with my CD changer...i cant select any cd's??? everythingh is connected and when i put the discs in i can hear a motor running but i cant select anything with SRC button except radio and cassate...does this radio have CD changer support at all

nick · Unread post by **nick** » 25 Aug 2008, 18:48

Hi,

Your radio looks identical to mine, which has a CD changer fitted as standard. I wonder if the CD changer needs to be configured in the BSI to work?
Which country are you in? It might be worth seeing if anyone on ebay breaking a Xsara would be prepared to post a display abroad to you. It will need to be from a VTS or SX to be the right type.

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 25 Aug 2008, 19:14

well unforunatly...i am in Serbia

and i think that no one would like to send a display to me

i found some displays on various ebay sites but i tried earlier to get something for Mondeo on ebay and..no luck

can u explain this to me "I wonder if the CD changer needs to be configured in the BSI to work" ???how to do that

Unread post by **myglaren** » 25 Aug 2008, 20:19

Welcome to the forums senna.

Don't despair, if anyone has the required parts I'm 100% certain that they would be as happy to send them to Serbia as anywhere.

I'm afraid that I can't help personally but I'm sure someone will, sooner or later.

Try putting your request in the "For Sale And Wanted" forum too where it might attract more attention.

can u explain this to me "I wonder if the CD changer needs to be configured in the BSI to work" ???how to do that

In some cars, electronic equipment won't work without being integrated into the BSI (management computer).
Generally this is a job for a dealer with proper diagnostic equipment (like citrojim's magic Lexia).

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 25 Aug 2008, 20:37

well...i sure hope so...

it's just a waste for that display...i cant see any radio station properly...and non of the information...i presume that it have AC info on, clock, automatic lights thing

, door open warning, consumption etc. because i have all that and i cant see it

that BSI...there is no way to do cd changer-radio synchro myself???

nick · Unread post by **nick** » 25 Aug 2008, 22:15

senna wrote: that BSI...there is no way to do cd changer-radio synchro myself???

Unfortunately not

Fitting an aftermarket radio/cd might be an easier option if you can't get access to a Lexia.

nick · Unread post by **nick** » 25 Aug 2008, 22:26

For an LCD display it may also be worth asking in the Wanted section here;

http://www.cxoc.net/

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 25 Aug 2008, 23:20

Your problem of the CD changer not working could be caused by the faulty multi function display, the display the master ECU for the radio & CD changer. the changer feature must be programed into both the BSI and the multifunction display. you need to bear this in mind if you get a 2nd hand one.

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 26 Aug 2008, 08:55

wow gotta love this car

can u chandge wheel without reprograming a computer

so the point is : if i want to make changer work, gotta reprogram computer @ Citroen (probably expensive), and if i find a second hand, or new display i will also have to do the reprograming with Citroen...and i was wonderin why the car was relativily chep to buy

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 26 Aug 2008, 14:08

Welcome to our troubles, senna !

Familiar sight looking like a display-only fault, often caused by the heat.
The display would need accessing, and the rubbery contact strip carefully cleaned and realigned.

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 26 Aug 2008, 14:32

i kinda like this problems because it gives me opportunity to take parts on and off the car

how wierd is that

i have teken off the display and everything in there looks ok...but when i took dipley out an cut off it's power and try for some 5 min to fix it when i put it ack there;s a yellow key bulb goes on in the dash??? so i kinda scared not to f#$k something up...so i had put it back!!!

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 27 Aug 2008, 13:39

ok guys...can i take this diplay completily off and than try to fix lines myself or carry it to someone who can try to fix this like they fix dead lines on mobile phones or somthing like that...can i take it off without danger to computer or something (i told you that when it was off that yellow key light stayed on for a while on the dash )???!!!

uncle buck · Unread post by **uncle buck** » 27 Aug 2008, 15:43

The missing text on the display could be a break in the ribbon cable or more likely a dry / cracked solder joint.

If you take the display to pieces get yourself a good magnifying glass & carefully inspect the solder joints.

If you see any joints that look anything like >>THIS<< that could be your problem, & these will have to be resoldered.

Cheers.

senna · Unread post by **senna** » 28 Aug 2008, 18:58

ok thnx uncle

i will try that...but can i take the display off and inspect it without danger to see that yellow key light again on tha dash...i dont know , its my first ever citro

so???

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 29 Aug 2008, 13:31

Yes, you can; the key light won’t find out that the display only is disconnected.
The display proper has like carbon tracks in a rubber block going into it, and segments of the display go amiss when the contact isn’t good.