New Car, New Glitches

[-JUT-]

Hi all,

 

Just bought myself a 2002 Xsara VTS, and it has the following issues:

 

- Airbag warning light - sometimes comes on, and sometimes doesn't... but more often than not, it stays lit after starting the ignition - is this a common problem and is there a known fix?

 

- Gear linkage - seems to work OK, although not very accurate moving from 1st to 2nd gear, but is incredibly squeaky on movement of the gear stick in any direction. Worn bushes on the linkage? Can these be replaced?

 

Thanks

[Jonno]

Airbag warning light:--- possibly a loose electrical connection under drivers seat

 

Gear linkage:--- If it's squeaking in all directions it will probably be where the lever runs through the baseplate that is dry.

Inaccuracy of selecting gears may well be an indication of worn bushes, I don't know whether the bushes are available separately but would tend to think (knowing Citroen) that they come complete with the linkage rods.