Citroen's Secret Fault Codes

[Guest ReadingDriver]

Hi there,

 

I've had a C3 1.4HDi for about a month - bought second hand, 1 previous owner.

 

After filling up on the weekend, I was about to set off when after starting the car I was greeted by 3 beeps and 2 warning lights (Engine & Brakes -(!) that one).

Nothing seemed to be particularly wrong, so I edged forward and discovered the Power Steering was disabled.

I switched off/restarted a few times and I left it for at least 15mins before trying again - same thing happens.

 

I've read other posts about ECU failures and resetting and also about the Speed sensor.

 

My local friendly AA patrol talked to my car's computer and came back with the following codes:

 

P0500 - Speed Sensor A - he said this could be why the steering was affected (lighter steering for slow manoeuvring etc)

 

P01113 - Manufacturer specific fault

 

Anyone come across this second one? My guess is that that is the one causing the brake warning?

The car is driveable but it does involve an upper body workout to go round corners.

I'm waiting for Citroen to get back to me to shed more light on the situation and the car is booked into my local garage (because their hourly rate is £20 cheaper than Citroen!) tomorrow but I wondered if anybody here knows anything?