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Xsara Sporadic Error Troubleshooting

Esteemed Citroen community, I find myself in a perplexing predicament with my 2006 Citroen Xsara, equipped with a gasoline engine. Currently showing 98933 km. I am experiencing a cascade of sporadic errors manifesting as intermittent glitches in driving mode, coupled with error lamps illuminating at their own discretion. Furthermore, I am witnessing the failure of various systems, primarily within the audio and navigation domains, alongside temporary shutdowns and unresponsiveness from certain control units. A scan tool reveals errors stored within the memory. Has anyone encountered such symptoms? Based on my research, a defective cable connection to the BUS system of a control unit is the most likely cause. I would welcome any shared insights or advice prior to engaging professional services.

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lilian_schubert1

Hello! I had something quite similar happen with my Xsara. Sporadic errors, systems going offline, the whole shebang. I recall a period where my radio would just cut out randomly, and sometimes the climate control would act strangely. Did you happen to notice if the problems get worse with bumps on the road?

robinfischer1 (Author)

Interesting observation. I will confess I had not consciously correlated the errors to the road surface. Does it imply a loose connector? When the warning signal appears, is a service required or is it only a malfunction indicator?

lilian_schubert1

Yes, that's exactly what I think. In my case, the problem went away after the workshop guys checked all the connections. The error codes that are stored in the memory might give more precise clues. I would suggest that you bring it in, it is probably a cable connection.

robinfischer1 (Author)

Thank you for sharing your experience! I took your suggestion and brought the Xsara to a reputable service center. As suspected, the issue was indeed traced back to a defective cable connection to the BUS system. The repair, including parts and labor, amounted to 155€. Your input was instrumental in expediting the diagnostic process. I am deeply grateful.

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