joelmb Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 hi guys. 2004 HDi Citroen C5 Diesel Auto Estate LX. Previous to today, putting key into ignition, turn on power but not engine, all the dash lamps come on running through checks, then would extinguish including the red STOP light which would also go out then I would then turn on engine. I figured this was like a 'wait a second dont turn on yet' as there is no diesel coils lamp on my c5. After a service today, STOP light, Engine management light and Service light now remain lit until engine is turned on where upon they go out and stay out. I pointed this out to tyhe mechanic who didnt know anything about it 'going out before turning engine on' as described above. He said he'd try checking with Citroen as will I but thought Id ask here too. He also performed the manual service spanner lamp procedure which extinguished that but the STOP, EM and Service lights still stay on until engine turned on. Is it a problem? Didnt notice any problem driving home but want to check! EDIT: Just tried car now after its sat for a good hour and cooled down and STOP light now going out before turning engine on - its like there's a servo motor going for a 5 seconds which makes me think its the suspension adjusting? doesnt explain why it wasnt going out earlier however! Quote
GreenBlood Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 hi guys. 2004 HDi Citroen C5 Diesel Auto Estate LX. Previous to today, putting key into ignition, turn on power but not engine, all the dash lamps come on running through checks, then would extinguish including the red STOP light which would also go out then I would then turn on engine. I figured this was like a 'wait a second dont turn on yet' as there is no diesel coils lamp on my c5. After a service today, STOP light, Engine management light and Service light now remain lit until engine is turned on where upon they go out and stay out. I pointed this out to tyhe mechanic who didnt know anything about it 'going out before turning engine on' as described above. He said he'd try checking with Citroen as will I but thought Id ask here too. He also performed the manual service spanner lamp procedure which extinguished that but the STOP, EM and Service lights still stay on until engine turned on. Is it a problem? Didnt notice any problem driving home but want to check! EDIT: Just tried car now after its sat for a good hour and cooled down and STOP light now going out before turning engine on - its like there's a servo motor going for a 5 seconds which makes me think its the suspension adjusting? doesnt explain why it wasnt going out earlier however! It does sound like it has something to do with the suspension pressurising, if the service included topping up the LHS fluid (check your invoice). You should hear the pump for a few seconds when you enter the car - if the lights go out before or immediately on starting I would say you have nothing to worry about. As to why it may have behaved differently after the service, again it depends on whether the LHS lid had been removed, the reservoir is slightly pressurised and removing the lid releases that pressure, it may then take a while for things to return to 'normal'? CheersChris Quote
paul.h Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I have had the Service light on when the battery voltage has been low on starting. The Stop light when it has stalled and also once which may have been brake related. The glow plugs lamp may only be noticed in freezing weather for a few seconds since normally they are not needed. Quote
joelmb Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 TYhanks for useful replies guys. Today now the Stop light is goin off, mostly, but I'm getting the engine and Service lights now with "Anti-pollution fault" so I#m guessing that's what the stop lamp problem was trying to tell me or at least was related. What needs doing with antipollution fault?? the filters have been changed already, pollen filter cleaned as was fuelk filter recently too at least so mechanic says (he serviced the car for the owner before me too) Quote
joelmb Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 2.0 hdi What size engine is it ? Quote
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