sensodrive problem

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Think: Auto not changing up or down, snowflake/sport flashing, flappy paddles, actuator fault and sensodrive not changing gear.
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bidderman1969 wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PP2000-Lexia- ... 1544196547
is this perfectly good enough Lexia stuff?
Yes, it should be fine for a 2004.
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C3driver52 wrote:
bidderman1969 wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PP2000-Lexia- ... 1544196547
is this perfectly good enough Lexia stuff?
Yes, it should be fine for a 2004.
cheers again fella, just really wanted to make sure this would pick up the sensodrive fault(s), also, the seller(s) say these work ok with Vista, just hoping they're not just saying it to get a sale, lol
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bit of an update, got brother in law to load it, took him ages and he works with computers day in day out!

plugged it in, started off ok, then all went french on me! so thats a complete waste of time!
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bidderman1969 wrote:then all went french on me!
Can you change the language in Configuration?
Select Language in Diagbox
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Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
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Gearbox: SensoDrive
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i will try, but I'm pretty sure i tried it, and it wouldn't let me, but will have another go
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is this any use? this is on start up, there's an F in the speedo, not a snowflake

Citroen C3 dashboard N
Citroen C3 dashboard N
then goes to this when fired up

Citroen C3 Dashboard N showing
Citroen C3 Dashboard N showing
put it in flappy paddle mode and it seems to be alright, driven it round the block a few times (private estate of course), not risking driving it in auto mode!

Citroen C3 Dashboard N displayed
Citroen C3 Dashboard N displayed
it also beeps 3 times when its started, for some reason
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anyone???????


yesterday had this.....

https://vid160.photobucket.com/albums/t1 ... n1czlp.mp4





today was fine, never had the snowflake and no flashing * either, very odd this thing, lol, beginning to think its and electrical issue now
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What codes do you get from lexia for this?
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i haven't yet, i have a pretty hectic holiday period, and have been starting the Plu regularly and this is when this happened, so was hoping to get a head start on any assumption someone may know if they have come across this before, just seems odd it will do it one day, then not again :shock:

deciding wether to just get it booked in and get it there and plugged in on the garage stuff, i know the seller had said that it drove fine using the flappy paddles, but i know he has already lied before
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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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bidderman1969 wrote:is this any use? this is on start up, there's an F in the speedo, not a snowflake
it's not an f, its a dipsick.


Citroen C3 Dashboard showing 'f'
Citroen C3 Dashboard showing 'f'
The display is showing the engine oil level.
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