Citroen C2

[ho11stien]

Hi all,just purchased a C2 1.4 hdi version that has been stood for a month a two causing the battery to go flat.Now when i go to lock the doors after a few minutes the headlights come on,any help appreciated

[GiveMeABreak]

Having the battery go flat can cause problems with the electronic ECUs in the vehicle. Think of them like small computers - they should be powered up and shut down properly. When you have a power cut, they don't have a chance to close down properly and this can cause problems. These cars also like a healthy battery, so make sure it's charged up. You can try the following BSI reset procedure, which will properly allow the car's network and all the ECUs to close down, then power up again.

Follow it without skipping any parts - the timings are minimums - don't open doors, windows or operate any equipment whilst performing the procedure. This will reset the BSI and all the ECUs and may cure your problem. If not let us know.

BSI Reset / Battery Disconnect / Reconnect Procedure

[shuggym]

Ah, Ho11stien, is the C2 you got a little blue one by chance?

[yannbeam]

Does anybody know if you can do this without opening the windows ? Cause mine dont work !

[GiveMeABreak]

If you read my procedure, that question is covered. The open window part is just so you can get into the vehicle in an emergency whilst undertaking the procedure - it has no impact.