Ignition switch problem.

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Model: C3 2009-2013, New shape (A51)
Year: 2011 (11)
Engine Size: 1.6
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 55000
Trim Level: Airdream+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: Yes
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)

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Good afternoon,

I have a problem with my 2011 diesel C3; sometimes when I turn the ignition on, the windows, wipers and parts of the instrument display do not work. If I wobble the switch it all springs to life. I guess there is a problem with the ignition switch. Before I start pulling the dashboard apart, does anyone know if the switch contact assembly be changed, or do I have to buy a whole new unit, together with coded key etc?

Thanks in advance.

David
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davidj wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:17 pm Good afternoon,

I have a problem with my 2011 diesel C3; sometimes when I turn the ignition on, the windows, wipers and parts of the instrument display do not work. If I wobble the switch it all springs to life. I guess there is a problem with the ignition switch. Before I start pulling the dashboard apart, does anyone know if the switch contact assembly be changed, or do I have to buy a whole new unit, together with coded key etc?

Thanks in advance.

David
Good evening David.

The steering lock/ignition switch is a single unit. You may be able to strip it down and make a repair, but it's only available as a complete unit.

Citroen C3 ignition switch barrel lock
Citroen C3 ignition switch barrel lock
There is a single use, one way screw attaching the ignition barrel to the steering and you will end up drilling this out somehow...

The locks etc come as a complete kit :cry: and will need programming to the car :x with Diagbox/Lexia, which is possible yourself with the aforementioned tool.

Just as you may have already thought, being a security device, its not going to be cheap.
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My Name: davidj

Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:01 pm
Model: C3 2009-2013, New shape (A51)
Year: 2011 (11)
Engine Size: 1.6
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 55000
Trim Level: Airdream+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: Yes
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)

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Morning.

Thanks very much for the information and quick reply. I did think it might be expensive when I could not find any info on the Internet on how to replace the contacts. I will try blasting it with switch cleaner, but i don't hold out much hope. :cry: Weird how it only effects some of the functions on the car, but when you wobble the key you can hear a relay under the dash on the passenger side click on and everything springs to life.

Cheers,

David


Edit:
The solution to replacing ignition switch on a C3 is here.
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