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Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:56 am
by djg
Unlikely. Charles said even the high beam indicator was flashing at the same time. Such problems of normally unrelated circuits are earthing problems typically (and are rather common in the taillights of many cars).
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Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:01 am
by djg
I would start by removing the instrument cluster and a thorough visual check (visibly burnt or damaged PCB). If nothing obvious found, I'd clean and temporarily reconnect all connectors to check its functioning thoroughly.
Besides, if already out of the car, I'd also take the opportunity and replace all those bulbs for extra peace of mind.
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Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:21 pm
by Charles M
The sensor was no problem before the heater matrix was done so I assume something wiring related. Anyway noted about getting the cluster out - something to be done when I have the time!
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:57 pm
by CitroJim
Charles M wrote:Anyway noted about getting the cluster out - something to be done when I have the time!
Or come up and see me one Wednesday Charles
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:01 pm
by Dieselman
I suspect an earth not connected, as well.
Take it back to where you had the matrix fitted, it is likely to be related to that work.
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:21 am
by Charles M
CitroJim wrote:Charles M wrote:Anyway noted about getting the cluster out - something to be done when I have the time!
Or come up and see me one Wednesday Charles
Which I'd love to do, but not in the diesel as that is now having a 3 month working holiday with a friend in Lancashire. With luck the misfire will be sorted on the Black XM this week as well.
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:27 pm
by Dieselman
Charles M wrote:CitroJim wrote:Charles M wrote:Anyway noted about getting the cluster out - something to be done when I have the time!
Or come up and see me one Wednesday Charles
Which I'd love to do, but not in the diesel as that is now having a 3 month working holiday with a friend in Lancashire. With luck the misfire will be sorted on the Black XM this week as well.
Anyone we know?
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:55 pm
by Charles M
Oh yes, Trapperjohn. Gives him the chance to consider the virtues and vices of a diesel XM and me the opportunity to have a space on my drive for my new Volvo while I wait for the Black XM to be sold (once these misfires are sorted it's going on the market). Having the grey XM as a day to day car was a mistake, it needs a bit more sorting and is better at an auxiliary vehicle, so that will be done when or if it returns.
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:21 pm
by CitroJim
What's the score with the misfire on the V6 then Charles?
Re: Charles's 2.1 SD Manual (formerly Citroenxm's)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:49 pm
by Charles M
I cleaned the engine bay and then as soon as I took it for a drive afterwards it started backfiring and misfiring. I'm having the local garage check the plugs and leads. I can't even begin to make an impression on the nuts holding the panel with the spark plugs in to remove them myself.