plip

timmsd · Unread post by **timmsd** » 15 May 2003, 21:07

How do I reprogramme a replacement plippy thing to
work on another car?
Dave

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 15 May 2003, 21:21

Dave -
Please find an excellent PLIP programming description (by Bob Smith) here :
http://www.tramontana.co.hu/citroen/

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 16 May 2003, 01:17

Is it a BX or Xantia or what?
The BX ones are coded to the car and the site linked above has instructions on reprogramming them.
The Xantia infra-red ones can be reprogrammed easily. I know this because I bought a new one and the dealer did the job in about 2 minutes. Unfortunately I didn't watch.[:I]
He did say it was just a matetr of turning the ignition on and firing the remote at the reciever. I don't know if you have to do anything else like stand on one leg and sing the French national anthem backwards at the same time though.
The later Xantia have a different system and I don't know how those work.
If anyone is interested, I have a Xantia IR plip which I am willing to part with at a huge saving on the dealer price.

BrianR · Unread post by **BrianR** » 16 May 2003, 02:33

I bought a new plip for my 1993 Xantia a few weeks ago and had to reprogram it myself.Turn the ignition on and hold the new plip close to the reciever top of the windscreen and press the top button and hold for a few seconds.Job done.The only thing to remember is the new plip reprograms the main reciver so any old plips won't work.Hope this helps.
Brian.[:)]

blueboy2001 · Unread post by **blueboy2001** » 16 May 2003, 05:52

Homer - I may be interested in the plip if the price is right and it'll work on my '93 SX TD. Is it the single or two button version for vehicles with an alarm?

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 16 May 2003, 08:34

It's a two button. From an M reg (1994?) 2.0 SX.

blueboy2001 · Unread post by **blueboy2001** » 16 May 2003, 17:24

How much do you want for it?
My email is [email protected] if you want to get in touch. Cheers

timmsd · Unread post by **timmsd** » 16 May 2003, 17:28

Thanks all
Its a xantia, I'll try and reprogramme it.
What are Plips worth s/h?
I have lots of them!

blueboy2001 · Unread post by **blueboy2001** » 16 May 2003, 20:01

Dave - I got a strange email of yourself last night - did you want to ask me something? I'll have a plip off you if you've got a spare one - only need the circuit board as my local dealer sells empty housings.

timmsd · Unread post by **timmsd** » 16 May 2003, 20:26

Blueboy - Chris ?
If so I emailed you a few times about the spares I sent, mirror and locks but received no reply. I sent a further email today.
Dave

Alex Sh · Unread post by **Alex Sh** » 17 May 2003, 02:36

Hi
How much plip can cost if i'll buy it from citroen dealer?
Thanks

blueboy2001 · Unread post by **blueboy2001** » 17 May 2003, 05:32

Dave - received your mail today. I've replied to your work and Yahoo addresses. Apologies for the delay.

Alex Sh · Unread post by **Alex Sh** » 17 May 2003, 20:52

You can also check here for reprogramming instructions
http://www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk/keyfob.pdf

Fox · Unread post by **Fox** » 18 May 2003, 03:27

Does anyone elses Plip have a rubbish range? It works fine, but I've got to be practically stood next to the car to open it. Our Mondeo LX would open from inside the house

It's got new batteries etc.
Does anyone know if the 98-00 Xantia's used the same system, or if they had a C5-style key with the window-windup button etc?

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 18 May 2003, 06:11

radio frequency (as fitted to a xantia 2 & C5) plips will work quite some distance away,the infra red plips (xantia 1) have to be in line of sight with the recever & quite close.the xantia plips dont have the window feature.