Xantia Rev Counter

landcrab · Unread post by **landcrab** » 05 Jul 2010, 23:43

The Rev counter on my 1999 Xantia 1.8 16v Estate has gone up to maximum and stayed there.Never moves even when the engine is switched off. Could this be a sender failure,or a bad earth? Or what?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Landcrab.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Jul 2010, 06:58

Hi Landcrab,

A very common problem if the battery is low on charge and a start is attempted. The needle is simply jammed mechanically on the end-stop.

All you need to do is flick the needle back to zero. Either remove the instruments and tip them upside down or carefully try to insert a thin wire in the odometer reset hole and try to flick the needle. Some have resorted to drilling a small hole to get a thin wire in to do the job.

Else that, tip the whole car upside down

(only joking!) Personally, I'd remove the instruments, not a hard job on a MK2, and if you have any panel bulbs blown, you can replace them at the same time.

landcrab · Unread post by **landcrab** » 06 Jul 2010, 10:07

Thanks for your quick answer Jim,this Forum is really amazing!

Think I'll try drilling a small hole.

Landcrab.

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 06 Jul 2010, 11:52

No need to if you're careful. Pull off the outer part from your trip meter reset. This gives a much better access through its hole.

Wrap one end of a paperclip lightly in masking tape to stop it scratching. Straighten the clip and carefully feed it into the trip meter rest hole, and to the right. Ease the needle far off the dead stop as you can; once it's unstuck it will reset properly sooner than later. Refit the reset button outer.

(You did replace the battery, right?)

landcrab · Unread post by **landcrab** » 06 Jul 2010, 14:47

Hi Addo, Job done.Your trick with a paperclip worked a treat. Yes I have replaced the battery,with a 85ah Varta,best thing since sliced bread.
Thanks for all the help.
Landcrab.