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2smv627 |
Posted: March 28, 2008 10:30 pm
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Member No.: 784 Joined: April 30, 2007 |
Hi, I`ve an XM v6 which has been off the road for a few years, see Available.
I think I`v remembered the code for it now but the red and green lights are both on the keypad. I`ve left hte ignition on for 1hr but the lights still stay on. Is there anything that is known to play up and affect this, I know on Xantias and Saxos earth points on the gearbox cause this. Any help much appreciated. Cheers. -------------------- White 2.5TD VSX estate, leather
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citroenxm |
Posted: March 28, 2008 11:03 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2058 Member No.: 257 Joined: October 10, 2005 |
On my V6 if the two lights are on, it means the keypad IS NOT communicating with the ECU!
When this happens, if I mess with the bunch of relays ON the front of the ECU box house, it activates the electrics under the bonnet... Try, turning the ignition on with the two lights on, then under the bonnet try moving a few elecrical relays etc.. Do you hear the fuel pump whirring ?? This also stays dead until it communicates... Give that a try and c what happens. Rgds C -------------------- 1993 K Reg 3.0 V6 12 Valve Auto (Green) LPG S1.5 SORNd
1990 H reg 3.0 V6 24 valve Manual. Grey S1 SORNd 1991 H reg 2.1 SED td Manual, Maroon. SORNd 1992 K reg 2.1 SD Manual. Getting ready to sell on 1998 V reg Xantia HDi Exclusive Silver Location: YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME!! |
aengus-xmv6 |
Posted: March 28, 2008 11:29 pm
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 297 Member No.: 622 Joined: February 05, 2007 |
also check the ribbon cable to the keypad and earth point under the centre console, and maybe reseat the connector on the ECU...
regards Dave -------------------- G-reg XM V6SEi saloon, light blue, RP4764
Plus a load of S1 V6 spares in the garage! Previous cits: XM 2.0SEi auto (H) XM 2.0SEi manual (J) BX19 GTi Essex |
2smv627 |
Posted: March 29, 2008 03:39 pm
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Member No.: 784 Joined: April 30, 2007 |
Hi, thanks for your help, moved connectors on relays left her for a min and then she fired into life!
-------------------- White 2.5TD VSX estate, leather
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wirdy |
Posted: March 29, 2008 07:57 pm
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Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 561 Member No.: 411 Joined: July 26, 2006 |
The knowledge on this forum amazes me sometimes.
This particular fault could have resulted in the death of an XM. -------------------- '99 'V' XM 2.0 CT VSX Auto Estate RP 8360 Green.
'97 'R' XM 2.0 CT VSX Auto Saloon RP 7480 Blue. '96 'P' XM 2.0 16v Man Saloon RP 7176 Magenta. Fife, Scotland. |
robertxmb |
Posted: March 29, 2008 09:27 pm
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 255 Member No.: 184 Joined: June 14, 2005 |
I totally agree. Always pays to look for the simple solutions first. With property its location,location, location. With XMs its connections, connections, connections!Well done to both posters.
Robert |
Andmcit |
Posted: March 29, 2008 10:00 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2086 Member No.: 7 Joined: August 15, 2003 |
Yep, Good call Paul/Dave.
I do recall my total panic attack being unable to restart the 24v V6 after I'd fitted a different water expansion bottle on the offside wing and I'd disturbed the ECU box and the computers! Damned flaky wiring more than the relays; isn't there only that maroon one on the front anyway? Loom and multi plugs get's the Xm every time - easy to say after the fix I agree but it's always the usual suspects!! Damned french wiring - should've subcontracted the Germans to do this particular aspect on all the interesting Citroens!! Does this mean the V6 lives Andy? Andrew |
citroenxm |
Posted: March 29, 2008 10:17 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2058 Member No.: 257 Joined: October 10, 2005 |
On at least my V6 SEi 1993, theres a purple relay, 2x green ones and another I think BUT also the cruise control silver box, or should that be black box, these all hang down infront of the ECU house, and these cause the said problem on my car IF they are mounted correctly on the ECU house, so they have to dangle at an angle to work
Glad I could help! Rgds C -------------------- 1993 K Reg 3.0 V6 12 Valve Auto (Green) LPG S1.5 SORNd
1990 H reg 3.0 V6 24 valve Manual. Grey S1 SORNd 1991 H reg 2.1 SED td Manual, Maroon. SORNd 1992 K reg 2.1 SD Manual. Getting ready to sell on 1998 V reg Xantia HDi Exclusive Silver Location: YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME!! |