C8 gear selection error

I'm having a weird issue with my 2011 Citroen C8 diesel. It's got about 64,000 km on the clock. I'm getting an error stored in the memory, the gear selection isn't showing up on the speedometer, the cruise control is dead, and sometimes the engine just won't start at all! I'm thinking it might be the clutch pedal switch, maybe a dodgy cable or plug. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

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I had similar issues with my C8. Check the clutch pedal switch wiring. That’s a known fault.

Thanks! When you say wiring, do you mean the connector itself, or further up the loom? Was it obvious when you found the problem?

Connector, usually. I would suggest a workshop visit though. Diagnostic errors can be misleading.

Thanks for the advice! Turns out it was exactly as you said - a bad connection at the clutch pedal switch. Replaced the switch and wiring and everything is working perfectly again now. Cost me 95€ at the workshop. Really appreciate the help!

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