Facelift Xantia 1.9TD Estate

Woody260 · Post by **Woody260** » 11 Aug 2005, 00:17

Can anyone assist please? Xantia 1.9TD Estate Facelift Model 98 with 123k on the clock.Gone up a bit since last I was here lol. I've owned this car for around 3 years now and overall its been fine, but over the last 3 weeks I started to get intermittent problems. (1)The ABS warning light sometimes stayed on. now on all the time..what should I do.....Could it be a sticking sensor, or is it something more drastic? (2) Big problem requiring swift attention..... Front windscreen wipers....sometime the stalk switch wouldnt activate the wipers...all other functions of the switch work normally......Now wipers wont operate at all They're stuck in the upright position. I checked appropriate fuse thats OK Not a Citroen 'diesel head' and not able to do much mechanical fiddling... I gather theres a relay...so I looked behind footwell cover removed / refitted relays there and in holder under bonnetin case of bad contact.... Could it be just the relay or is it that the stalk switch is defunct ? Any guidance very gratefully received Thanks

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 11 Aug 2005, 03:23

First check for the ABS is to test all the sensors for continuity. there should be a connector in the lead for each wheel - at the front - somewhere under the bonnet I expect. Disconnect this and simply measure the resistance across the 2 terminals (usually centre and outer ring.) Open circuited one will be the problem and should be replaced. If its the lead (which it often is)these can be repaired if you are handy with a soldering iron!
I'm not sure about a relay for the wipers.

Woody260 · Post by **Woody260** » 11 Aug 2005, 23:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jeremy

First check for the ABS is to test all the sensors for continuity. there should be a connector in the lead for each wheel - at the front - somewhere under the bonnet I expect. Disconnect this and simply measure the resistance across the 2 terminals (usually centre and outer ring.) Open circuited one will be the problem and should be replaced. If its the lead (which it often is)these can be repaired if you are handy with a soldering iron!
I'm not sure about a relay for the wipers.
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OK Jeremy Thats a help Thanks I'll take a look at those areas over the weekend. Thanks! [:D]