C5 Nightmare
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C5 Nightmare
I bought a 2005 Citroen C5 2.2 hdi auto in May, and it has been in my driveway since the 1st day unable to drive it.
Firstly it would go into limp mode at random times, then on the 2nd day of ownership, it was permanent limp mode with various lights on dash including anti pollution fault ASR/ESR faulty, engine management system control faulty, the engine is slow and rough to rev.
I took the car to our local Citroen dealer, who diagnosed a faulty exhaust sensor?, this was changed, but the car still was in limp mode, they then said it must be the ECU, i sent the ECU toThe ECU doctor, who then sent a replacement, the fault was still there, i am very frustrated, but i am slowly loosing patience,also since the car has been sitting, i now have speed control system faulty, suspension faulty and headlight control system faulty! can anyone help.
I live in N.Ireland near Bushmills.
Firstly it would go into limp mode at random times, then on the 2nd day of ownership, it was permanent limp mode with various lights on dash including anti pollution fault ASR/ESR faulty, engine management system control faulty, the engine is slow and rough to rev.
I took the car to our local Citroen dealer, who diagnosed a faulty exhaust sensor?, this was changed, but the car still was in limp mode, they then said it must be the ECU, i sent the ECU toThe ECU doctor, who then sent a replacement, the fault was still there, i am very frustrated, but i am slowly loosing patience,also since the car has been sitting, i now have speed control system faulty, suspension faulty and headlight control system faulty! can anyone help.
I live in N.Ireland near Bushmills.
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Re: C5 Nightmare
This would be a good place to start looking for Lexia owners nearby;
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 19&t=29178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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James
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Re: C5 Nightmare
With so many random 'faults' recorded, I'd be looking at a knackered battery or poor earth strap etc. Any hint of under-voltage can send the BSI into a tailspin.
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Re: C5 Nightmare
Agreed, ZERO point in doing anything without 100% charged battery and I bet 90% of those "faults" are due to low power or bad earth.
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Re: C5 Nightmare
I am somewhat surprised the Citroen dealership didn't try a BSi reset. This is how to do it;
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 11&t=40407" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: C5 Nightmare
If all else fails try a new HP pump pressure regulator, they cause all manor of running faults because the filter gets blocked.
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Ad said above crap battery will cause many faults.
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Re: C5 Nightmare
Thanks guys, i have done the bsi reset to no avail, but going to try a fresh battery next, the map for the Nexia is great but i am afraid the nearest is 60 miles away, and now i have no MOT etc
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Re: C5 Nightmare
It could still be worth asking if the member 60 miles away could help. Most members will help out where they can. Send them a PM. Lexia, by the way.
James
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Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
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ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
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Re: C5 Nightmare
Couldn't just have run out of Eolys fluid? Lexia will tell you and identify pretty much any other problems.
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Re: C5 Nightmare
where are you dub? there may be members who are not on the map..come to think of it, i am not sure i am
MAF could cause some of your symptoms?
I think mine is always failing, causing limp, no or low revs when cold, antipoll, etc.. once car is warm, and sometimes also after I switch off and on, it flies.. so I will live with it for now
I do get some errors regarding MAF.. on the lexia
John
MAF could cause some of your symptoms?
I think mine is always failing, causing limp, no or low revs when cold, antipoll, etc.. once car is warm, and sometimes also after I switch off and on, it flies.. so I will live with it for now
I do get some errors regarding MAF.. on the lexia
John
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Re: C5 Nightmare
Northern Ireland, near Bushmills.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
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Re: C5 Nightmare
ahh thanks James.. a bit far, to be sure...
Re: C5 Nightmare
The engine does seem to rev better when the MAF is disconnected, but it was only replaced apparently last November by Citroen.