dane keeper Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Hi Folks. Wonder if anyone can help. My wife's '06 C2 1.4HDI developed lots of warnings, air bags, breaks, ploution, abs, etc. Everything lighting up. Had it all checked at Franchised dealer in Warwickshire and they advise that everything is OK but 'the pins at the end of the wiring harness are corroded and the whole harness needs replacing, some harnesses you can replace the pins but on yours you can't (suprise, suprise)'. Does anyone know of a work around or an independent who could repair or replace? I will have the car transported anywhere but am not going to pay £2k + VAT to the franchised dealer. Any ideas (other than scrap it!) appreciated. Cheers Quote
kfk Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Hi Folks. Wonder if anyone can help. My wife's '06 C2 1.4HDI developed lots of warnings, air bags, breaks, ploution, abs, etc. Everything lighting up. Had it all checked at Franchised dealer in Warwickshire and they advise that everything is OK but 'the pins at the end of the wiring harness are corroded and the whole harness needs replacing, some harnesses you can replace the pins but on yours you can't (suprise, suprise)'. Does anyone know of a work around or an independent who could repair or replace? I will have the car transported anywhere but am not going to pay £2k + VAT to the franchised dealer. Any ideas (other than scrap it!) appreciated. Cheers where/which harness is corroded? Quote
dane keeper Posted May 25, 2011 Author Posted May 25, 2011 Hi Am told by the dealer that it is the main wiring harness and pins on the engine end. Any ideas? Many thanks Quote
kfk Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Cant really offer much help except to scour the breakers yards and find a new harness, or cut the relevant connectors off a suitable harnes at the breakers yard and use it to replace your corroded one by soldering the wires. Quote
Gteuk Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Get a second opinion before you look at this, 06 car with that much corrosion would lead me to beleive manufacturer defect, is there any recall notices outstanding on your car, phone citroen to check, you will need your VIN number. Get a hobbyist mechanic to do it, a lot are more qualified than the franchise mechanics and a fraction of the cost but their work has no warranty, you may also find an independent auto electrical company may fix it at a fraction rather than replace. Quote
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