Electrical Problems With C5

[Demoman]

Hi
Have still not got problems sorted out with my C5 has been in citreons now for 5weeks thats a total of 3months + since end of August 05 is any one else having these problems. see earlier post.
Demoman

[pork_pie]

Multiplex wiring is a standard feature on most cars nowadays. This is to reduce weight, introduce more features and promote effieiency apparently.

The French adaptation of this feature is very bad and electrical glitches are rife espececially on larger luxury models where gadgets can play havoc with the system. You read any survey in any car mag and they all say the same thing in that all French cars have dodgy electrics, reliability, gearboxes...........

The C5 has a big problem as the electrics has a hydropneumatic suspension to deal with. If you have an auto gearbox then there are more problems. If someone has ticked all the options in his/her C5 then good luck to them.Sat nav, Electric seats.........

Electrical probs are difficult to trace (disappear when you pull up to a dealership) and garages try to rectify that via software updates or replacing the ECU (very expensive if out of warranty)

You are better off getting rid of it. The value has shot down anyway after the introduction of the factlifted model last year.