Battery light problem?

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Battery light problem?

Post by stevestix8 »

Hi,

I have posted here a few times before with some good advice being given so I thought I would see if anyone is familiar with this problem which has just happened tonight.

I have a S reg Citroen Xantia SX 2.0 l H.D.I, which is a very nice car and has been reliable and good.

Tonight I started the car which started well, even thought temp is about 0 and so is freezing. I used the screen water jets and they flow freely as I put more de icer screen wash in a few days ago. I tried to use wiper blades and they were frozen. Then I heard a click and the wiper blades stopped trying to move and the battery warning light came on on the dashboard.

I am guessing what has happened? Maybe a fuse or a relay or maybe the alternator.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I will check the fuses but that doesnt explain why the warning light from battery.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Steve
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Post by RichardW »

It's the blown fuse - DickieG had this on his new HDi last week.
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Fixed

Post by stevestix8 »

Hi,

Thanks for response.

Yep that fixed it. Had to replace a 15 amp fuse, which made the wipers work again and the battery warning light went off.

Problem solved.

Steve
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Post by CitroJim »

Only on a Citroen would the ignition light come on when the wiper fuse blows :roll: :roll:

Pleased it was a nice easy fix!
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