C5 2.2 Auto. ABS good. ESP and SERVICE light on.

[JohnT]

104k. Auto 2.2 HDi. Estate. 2002. Drives OK but slow on initial acceleration but then is OK when floored. ABS is working and light is out.
I have done many searches but no definitive answers. I am unable to check error codes as the diesel does not give them
on a ODB reader until 2004 models.
Changes auto gears as it should and runs well but try as I might I can only get 39 mpg driving very carefully and a light right foot.

No smoke, and clean exhaust. No limp mode. Not checked the EOLYS level yet. So I have the SERVICE and ESP lights on permanently. The swirl
thingy/rod/arm appears to move in as soon as the engine starts at idle,

Thanks, John.

[Hell Razor5543]

The best thing you can do at this point is to get it onto a Lexia. The Lexia can read most PSA vehicles, and do a lot more than just read/clear error codes. Here is the list of members who own Lexia clones and are willing to help;

https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... 19&t=56452

[JohnT]

Thanks for supplying that list. I have PM'd a member to see if I can get the codes read.

[GiveMeABreak]

104k. Auto 2.2 HDi. Estate. 2002. .....but try as I might I can only get 39 mpg driving very carefully and a light right foot.
Thanks, John.

39mpg is not bad for a near 15 year old car - the official consumption figures at new for the 2.2 were 28.8 Urban, 52.3 Extra Urban (if you say so!), and 40.4 combined. I only get 42 mpg now combined on my X7 - with a VERY light foot these days!

The Lexia will easily read the fault codes for the Service / ESP errors. You may have a blocked EGR valve which needs cleaning. Anti pollution faults can cause ESP errors, but you'll have a better idea once the codes are read.

[JohnT]

Thanks Marc, I will post when I have the codes read. John.