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DS3 Cruise Control Failure

My 2013 Citroen DS3 with a gasoline engine has a cruise control that is completely non-functional! I'm getting an error message and the cruise control is dead. The reader points towards a defective cable or a dodgy plug connection. Has anyone else run into this? Where should I start looking without tearing the whole thing apart?

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A 2013 Citroen DS3 owner is experiencing a complete failure of the cruise control system, accompanied by an error message. The issue is suspected to be due to a defective cable or a faulty plug connection. Suggestions include checking the fuse box for blown fuses and inspecting connectors near the actuator for loose connections. Ultimately, the problem was resolved at a garage, where a defective cable connection was identified and repaired.

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johannesstern1

Sounds familiar! A similar gremlin popped up on my old 2016 Opel Astra. Cruise control packed it in, and the error messages were cryptic. Did you check the fuse box? A blown fuse can cause havoc. Also, have you tried wiggling any of the connectors near the actuator? It might just be a loose connection. Did the error pop up suddenly, or was it gradual?

joachimbecker67 (community.author)

Good shout about the fuse box, hadn't thought of that! I'll definitely give that a look tomorrow. Do you happen to remember where that's located on your Astra? Might give me a general idea of where to start on my DS3. The error was pretty sudden, like a switch flipped!

johannesstern1

It's worth a shot checking the fuses first. On the Astra, the actuator was a pain to get to, tucked away near the steering column. After messing with it for an afternoon and still being no closer to fixing the issue, I caved and took it to a workshop. They sorted it out pretty quickly; it turned out to be a faulty system component. Probably the best thing to do.

joachimbecker67 (community.author)

Thanks for the advice! Ended up taking it to my local garage, and you were spot on. It was indeed a defective cable connection! Bill came to 95€, so all in all, not the end of the world. Appreciate you sharing your experience!

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