Citroen Xsara Picasso engine cut out and won't re-start
Variant: Desire 2HDI
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I started my car yesterday put my seatbelt on and then before I touched anything the car cut out so I tried to turn the ignition and there was nothing no sound no dash board lights nothing. The central locking and lights are working so assume that there is no problem with the battery have replaced fuses and no joy.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Posted: Apr 24, 2015 (9 years ago)
Previous replies on similar subject ,
bigeck | Driver | Since: Oct 2012 | Posts: 0 | Fixes: 1 | View Garage
Suggested Solution
same thing was happening with me. found a 15amp fuse blown under the steering column. not on the main box, the little one beside it has 6 fuse in a row on it. needless to say was a relief. good luck folks.
whittingehame | Legend | Since: Oct 2009 | Posts: 444 | Fixes: 9637 | View Garage
Suggested Solution
Could try a BSI reboot ,see here
Peugeot and Citroen BSI (Body Control) units are very prone to failure. Symptoms include no indicators, ignitions lights on with no key, wildly incorrect cluster readings and complete non start. We can fix these units with a 2 year warranty. These units are own unit rebuilds which removes the need for coding.
Before sending the unit try the BSI Reset procedure as this may cure your faults:
Put the driver's window down, lift the bonnet and ensure all equipment is switched off.
Ensure all doors are closed and remove key from the ignition.
Wait for 3 minutes, disconnect the vehicle battery and wait 15 seconds.
Reconnect the vehicle battery, wait a further 10 seconds (do not open doors.).
Switch on the side lights through the driver's window.
Switch on the ignition and check system's functionality.
Hold lock button on key down for 10 seconds.
Remove key open & close door test central locking system.
Start the engine and complete the system's check.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in incorrect operation of many BSI related items.
bigeck | Driver | Since: Oct 2012 | Posts: 0 | Fixes: 1 | View Garage
Suggested Solution
same thing was happening with me. found a 15amp fuse blown under the steering column. not on the main box, the little one beside it has 6 fuse in a row on it. needless to say was a relief. good luck folks.
whittingehame | Legend | Since: Oct 2009 | Posts: 444 | Fixes: 9637 | View Garage
Suggested Solution
Could try a BSI reboot ,see here
Peugeot and Citroen BSI (Body Control) units are very prone to failure. Symptoms include no indicators, ignitions lights on with no key, wildly incorrect cluster readings and complete non start. We can fix these units with a 2 year warranty. These units are own unit rebuilds which removes the need for coding.
Before sending the unit try the BSI Reset procedure as this may cure your faults:
Put the driver's window down, lift the bonnet and ensure all equipment is switched off.
Ensure all doors are closed and remove key from the ignition.
Wait for 3 minutes, disconnect the vehicle battery and wait 15 seconds.
Reconnect the vehicle battery, wait a further 10 seconds (do not open doors.).
Switch on the side lights through the driver's window.
Switch on the ignition and check system's functionality.
Hold lock button on key down for 10 seconds.
Remove key open & close door test central locking system.
Start the engine and complete the system's check.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in incorrect operation of many BSI related items.
Posted Apr 24, 2015 (9 years ago)
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