Sensodrive not driving :(

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Think: Auto not changing up or down, snowflake/sport flashing, flappy paddles, actuator fault and sensodrive not changing gear.
My Name: deano76

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (04)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 76000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: SensoDrive
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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New clutch, New clutch actuator, lexia programme, resetting, all the the things suggested to do! Still nothing.

I don't usually admit defeat but I have more important things to put in my garage like my flymo!

So best offer takes it! 2004 sensodrive (that's the toy version of a grown ups gearbox!) Exclusive with all the toys, climate, parking sensors, rain sensitive wipers, auto lights. Mot until next year. There's the good bits.

Bad bits, it's french, it doesn't go because it has a sensodrive system. Runs beautifully when bypassing the shitty gearbox side.

Stick a manual in it and you'll have a good car.

Sooner I see the back end of it being towed away the happier ill be.
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4 i
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 79984
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: TU3 (75 PS)
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Like_To_Play wrote:bad news: car in a garage, they don't have Lexia, used DEC superscan, found the code P0560 - ECU supply. The Garage suggested to send the ECU off for a test and then hopeful a repair. What do you think?
P0560 system voltage malfunction (alternator overcharging) ?

Check the voltages, as it was previously suggested to deano....
C3driver52 wrote:What is the battery voltage and the alternator output voltage? Just a check that the voltage supplied to the ECU is acceptable...
See, its only a few posts before yours, Like_To_Play.

deano76 wrote:New clutch, New clutch actuator, lexia programme, resetting, all the the things suggested to do! Still nothing.

I don't usually admit defeat but I have more important things to put in my garage like my flymo!

So best offer takes it! 2004 sensodrive (that's the toy version of a grown ups gearbox!) Exclusive with all the toys, climate, parking sensors, rain sensitive wipers, auto lights. Mot until next year. There's the good bits.

Bad bits, it's french, it doesn't go because it has a sensodrive system. Runs beautifully when bypassing the shitty gearbox side.

Stick a manual in it and you'll have a good car.

Sooner I see the back end of it being towed away the happier ill be.
Maybe you could swap parts and get one working sensodrive :(
My Name: Like_To_Play

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2005 (55)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 57000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: SensoDrive
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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can I ask which Lexia 3 to buy? PP2000 with diagbox or some earlier version? Thanks in advance.
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 100000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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Like_To_Play wrote:can I ask which Lexia 3 to buy? PP2000 with diagbox or some earlier version? Thanks in advance.
I would suggest this one (click here) is suitable for a 2005/2006 model car. It can handle lexia and diagbox and also later model cars.
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