c5 going into ECO mode overnight

[jgra1]

chaps.. just started happening..
I did finally fit the clutch switch for the cruise control, then not long after - the radio remote stalk went dead,
then, about the same time, the eco mode is coming on after a few hours with car locked..

is there likely to be a connection between ECO mode and the failed stalk?
does the stalk go into/have anything to do with - the comm unit?
is the reason for this saving mode something a lexia may give a quick answer too?
I will try and check the battery voltage after a period of inactivity, and I may (carefully) disconnent and reconnect the battery..

I am supposed to be driving car on my road trip in a week.. slight panic..

Thanks for any insight..

John

[qprdude]

Mine goes into eco mode after a couple of hours with the engine off. I don't let it worry me. I'm off on a short 500-1000 mile trip in a week or so too, and all mine is getting is a fluid check. It has already had a wash and brush up. I was looking at the hand book today because the Citroen assist button light came on for no reason, and I noticed that prior to disconnecting the battery, you are supposed to disable the alarm (if you have one).

[jgra1]

thanks qpr.. just odd that it's only just started doing it..
battery was 12.38 after an hour of rest..
car starts ok .. but I just want to know why it's suddenly started doing it really..

any thoughts on what a lexia may tell, anyone?
J

[jgra1]

hmm ...I can't disable my alarm qpr.. partly as the only key I have has no buttons, but also the alarm seems to be an aftermarket..

last night I did the battery disconnect/reconnect - over a 2 hour period while I was busy doing something else.
and the eco mode wasn't to be seen this morning, and the stereo stalk is back working

[qprdude]

Result!
Mine's due a service in July to keep the dealers warranty in force, so I am going to mention the eco mode then.

[citronut]

John
you know you are more than welcome to drop down and plug my DIS-LEXIA up it if you want

[reblack68]

hmm ...I can't disable my alarm qpr.. partly as the only key I have has no buttons, but also the alarm seems to be an aftermarket..

last night I did the battery disconnect/reconnect - over a 2 hour period while I was busy doing something else.
and the eco mode wasn't to be seen this morning, and the stereo stalk is back working

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I've fixed a few random faults on my C5 that way

[qprdude]

Can't turn it off, it's a default setting.

[Superaquarama]

Overnight ?? Ours goes into eco mode after about 5 mins, even after a 50 mile journey. This despite a new battery. Citroen garage says the voltage threshold (I think it's 12.4v) cannot be altered. As it's a Tourer, the tailgate's very heavy to lift or close without power assistance, in fact wife cannot manage it at all. So seriously contemplating a low mileage 1998 Volvo V70 SE that's coming up for sale - hardly any electronics !

[mooseshaver]

That's not good Super. Mine goes in after quite a few opening and closing of tail gate and other doors open. Once it's stopped it will work again after engine ran for a little but will Eco again sooner. After a 20 min drive I think it's back to normal. My battery is 3 years old and it's a 2010 model

[Superaquarama]

Thanks, Moose - no, it's not good ! I suppose I could try disconnecting the battery for a while and see if that helps, however the forum mentions disabling the alarm first & I've no idea how to do this.

Actually, instead of a Volvo V70 perhaps I should go back further and get a DS23 Safari !

[mooseshaver]

You can disable the internal sensors. There a button the dash somewhere. Will try to look later.