Code On Pud

[tonyf]

hi

 

got xantia citroen 1994

 

on the anti theft device pad the red and green lights stay on so car will not start. is there a way that

 

i could rectify it. punch in code both lights stay on

 

thanks

[DaveWalling]

Hi Tony,

I have just been looking in the Haynes manual, and I am afraid it does not look like good news. There seems to be no mention of both lights being lit, just one or the other. If the wrong code has been entered then the ECU must be replaced. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I would say that is the possible remedy, if you know a Citroen specialist I would have a chat with them as they may have a workaround. I wonder if you have the owners handbook that came with the car when new? There may be a possible solution in that. I will have a look in mine later and report back if I find anything.

Dave.

[tonyf]

Hi Tony,

I have just been looking in the Haynes manual, and I am afraid it does not look like good news. There seems to be no mention of both lights being lit, just one or the other. If the wrong code has been entered then the ECU must be replaced. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I would say that is the possible remedy, if you know a Citroen specialist I would have a chat with them as they may have a workaround. I wonder if you have the owners handbook that came with the car when new? There may be a possible solution in that. I will have a look in mine later and report back if I find anything.

Dave.

thanks for the info dave

it seems that when i get in the car just the green or red light is on, but when i turn the ignition to put in the code both lights go on and it is not recognising the code so both lights stay on,i have not changed the code as it worked before so it can't be the wrong code entered i am hoping it could be started by bypassing the device ( hopefully )

thanks again dave

tony

[DaveWalling]

Hi Tony,

Found the following in an old post, looks like it may be of some help.

Dave

 

 

First off:

- make sure the battery is fully charged

- note the state of the led illumination on the keypad...........ignition off and locked - red

- ignition on LED red.

 

 

If red and green and bleeping at you the code you have entered is incorrect - remove keys and lock car , leave for over half hour befor reattempting starting.

 

Dependent on the age of the vehicle the 'factory' code would have been 0001 or more likely 1111.

 

if the codes you have been given and are using are different it is unlikely that the fctory codes are going to be of any assistance to you.

 

With regard to what happens if you dont have a code.......unfortunately it may mean the purchase of computers as there is little can be done to overide them (they wouldnt be imobilzers otherwise).

 

You dont mention if its a petrol or a diesel.......if its a diesel and you know a 'charitable' mechanic he may be able to remove the imobilizer on the rear of the pump and rig it up with a standard cut off valve....an alternative might be to find an 'old citroen dealer' that still has an 'ELIT' diagnostic machine.

 

The ELIT machine plugs into the diesel pump module and allows the code you have to be entered bypassing the rest of the vehicle electrics......assuming you have the right code it willallow them to start the car.....it may even allow them to make a diagnosis.

 

If its petrol its a new ecu, although you could try the connector behind the o/s headlamp that passes throught the inner wing.....they dont like water in them.

[tonyf]

Hi Tony,

Found the following in an old post, looks like it may be of some help.

Dave

First off:

- make sure the battery is fully charged

- note the state of the led illumination on the keypad...........ignition off and locked - red

- ignition on LED red.

If red and green and bleeping at you the code you have entered is incorrect - remove keys and lock car , leave for over half hour befor reattempting starting.

 

Dependent on the age of the vehicle the 'factory' code would have been 0001 or more likely 1111.

 

if the codes you have been given and are using are different it is unlikely that the fctory codes are going to be of any assistance to you.

 

With regard to what happens if you dont have a code.......unfortunately it may mean the purchase of computers as there is little can be done to overide them (they wouldnt be imobilzers otherwise).

 

You dont mention if its a petrol or a diesel.......if its a diesel and you know a 'charitable' mechanic he may be able to remove the imobilizer on the rear of the pump and rig it up with a standard cut off valve....an alternative might be to find an 'old citroen dealer' that still has an 'ELIT' diagnostic machine.

 

The ELIT machine plugs into the diesel pump module and allows the code you have to be entered bypassing the rest of the vehicle electrics......assuming you have the right code it willallow them to start the car.....it may even allow them to make a diagnosis.

 

If its petrol its a new ecu, although you could try the connector behind the o/s headlamp that passes throught the inner wing.....they dont like water in them.

fuuny you should mention water as i had just washed it the day it happened,so i am hoping this could be it

thanks again

tony