Ignition Fault

[jesterking]

Hi, I have a citroen xantia 1.9 TD vsx, When I turn the ignition key on the ignition light comes on and no other lights on the panel, the engine will turn over but will not start . All suggestions welcome at wits end Many-thanks

This has happened once before but corrected itself. :)

[kfk]

if you check the ignition switch it can be assumed you have 12volts on the 2 way black connector pin 1, because the starter motor works. Similarly i would assume that when cranking the engine you have power out of the ignitin on pin 2 of the black connector because it goes to the starter motor.

 

Have you got 12volts on pin 2 of the grey connector when cranking, and also in the 'engine running' position?......also worth checking fuses 2, 12 & 25 also the shunt fuse to make sure its in place.

 

Pin 1 of the grey connector should have 12 volts present when in accessori position and engine running position.

 

if the 2 way brown connector is disconnected and the switch put to the engine running position it should have continuity through it.

 

Would be worth having the last 8 digits of your chassis number to assist further.

 

Also do indicators, central locking work.....or which specific lights wont operate.

[iannez]

wounder if its the same as saxos when the ignition swtch goes down. i normaly just cut the 2 wires going into the brown plug and bypass the ignition for a cheap fix.