Citroen C8 economy mode active

Car: Citroen C8
Variant: 2.2
Model Year: 2004
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
i have .ECONOMY MODE ACTIVE, on my dashboard. i understand this is due to a drop in voltage.. when i lock my car the green backlight where the mileage is displayed above my steering wheel is on... even when i lock the car up. would this be enough to significantly drain the battery over a short period??
Posted: Jan 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
How long is it lit foras they do stay alight for a short while whilst systems shut down(Power latch)
Posted Jan 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
Agree with above . Happens with other cars also nowadays i.e Fords backlight I think stays lit for 5/10 mins .
Posted Jan 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
I first had the EMA warning when the car was 2 years old. After 3 years of EMA warnings the battery died. Had new 5 year Exide battery fitted by RAC. Now after 18 months I have Economy Mode Active warning. I expect another three and a half years before the battery dies. 5 years is a short life for batteries these days, I would expect 9 to 12 years from experience: 206 10 years, Corsa 9 years, Trajet 12 years! Clearly the Citroen electronics is wearing down the battery prematurely.
Citroen GB say the EMA system cannot be adjusted or turned off.
When the battery is nearing 5 years old expect glitches. Expect bogus particulate filter warning. Expect electric mirrors to not fold. Expect heater fan and air con to not work until have driven for 20 minutes. Expect cruise controls to freeze.
Posted Feb 16, 2016 (8 years ago)

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