Pluriel - Technical Latest Topics

Doors Locked ... Can't Unlock

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:01:48 +0000

Hi there once again.

My wife's Pluriel strikes again after new battery and new alternator fited a few months back. This time the car stood for 3 days and battery drained itself. She managed to unlock the car, try starting it but couldn't crank. She locked the car and got the bus. After 4 hours I came home and couldn't get unlocked. I hardly managed to squeez my 6 pack belly under the bumper and reached my hand between engine and rad to open the bonnet lock. Put the jump start pack on battery terminals and tryed to unlock it from remote ... nothing. Dead!

Tryed passanger door with the key and the lock barrel just spins freely right and left doing absolutelly nothing.

Tryed drivers's door ... barrel broke off and i pull it out of the door with the key :)) I've heared a few parts falling inside the door and that's it ... a nice big hole to the unknown.

I,ve checked on google how the handle mechanism looks like on the inside and found the white litle plastic that pulls the cable to unlock, but it's doing nothing.

Now ... literally i scratch my head and start looking on ebay which window is cheaper... unless someone has a better idea.

Even if I break in, i guess the inner handles won't open the doors, but am I able to start the car and reprogram the remote?

From your experience which window is easyest to replace?

Thank you!

Heater Blower Fan Not Working

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:23:59 +0000

Hi guys,

Fan not working on my 1.6 pluriel 54 model. Checked fuse ok. Thinking of changing the fan resistor any suggestions would be helpful. I also noticed the anti freeze was dark so just changed that. wondered if it was linked.

Door Change

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:09:18 +0000

hi all, I'm changing the door, will all the window mechanism come out with the quarter light window all in one?

http://i.imgur.com/iTBmCme.jpg

C3 Pluriel Sump

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 13:28:03 +0000

Hi All, i bought my daughter a c3 Pluriel, 06 1.3 petrol. The sump appears to be porous and is dripping oil. So my question is how much work is it to replace?

Thanks in advance

Heated Rear Window Issues

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:55:40 +0000

I have just got my hands on a lovely 2008 Exclusive 1.6 Sensodrive & am having an issue with the heated rear screen. When I press the button to turn it on I hear a click from the back, the button lights up for a few seconds & then goes out. This then causes the roof & boot catch to stop working, I have to get out & press down on both corners of the upper boot lid to get them working. As winter is on it's merry way I would like to get to the bottom of this as soon as I can so any input would be greatly appreciated.

Gearbox Filler Plug 2004 1.4 Manual

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:35:55 +0000

Hi guys,

I've been replacing the front springs on my sisters C3 and accidentally pulled the driveshaft out of the gearbox and lost some oil. Now that I've done the springs etc I want to replace the oil that I dropped but I can't see any obvious filler plug. Can any of you guy's possible assist with some advice or a diagram please? I need to get the car back to her tomorrow so she can use it for her work

Thanks in advance,

Sean

C3 Pluriel, With A Different Gearbox?

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:34:34 +0000

hi all, have recently got a C3 Pluriel, however, it seems to have a different gearbox to other semi auto's I've seen,

this is inside,

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t198/bidderman1969/6A08B0D7-A208-41CE-B9FF-F2438913979C_zpszz1b4zwp.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t198/bidderman1969/5AC19810-F9E0-42ED-A0AE-80275AD1B852_zpsdudlysh7.jpg

others i have seen have been like a side-stepped gearshift, and this one doesn't even seem to appear in the handbook, so its a bit worrying!

i bought it with an alleged gearbox fault, now i ran it today and it seemed to change up and down fine with the paddle shifts, and then i tried it with the stick shift up and down, and that seemed ok, and i tried it in full auto mode, and one time only, it made a beep on down change, and the "auto" word flashed on the dash display, but still downshifted fine, is that identifying a problem? could it be just a gearbox oil change needed? we even floored it and it shot down 2 gears and off it flew, so i thought that might have made it show up a problem if there was one?

just wondering if the previous owners didn't know how to use the car properly, or this button, because doesn't illuminate, they might have thought it didn't work properly?

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t198/bidderman1969/6491515A-127E-4516-88B5-5C5E203E6D00_zpsl31k2rtn.jpg

How Many People Have A Trouble Free Sensodrive C3 Pluriel?

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 23:00:36 +0000

was thinking, seem to see a lot of people with problematic sensodrive C3's, so was wondering, how many people have trouble free motoring out of these things? if you do, how many miles have you done?

was looking at other cars for sale with these boxes on them, and some have done over 100K miles, so they can be all bad?

Headlights(Dipped) Not Working

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:33:34 +0000

we have a 2004 pluriel. The dipped headlights are not working..main beam fine, fogs fine..checked fuses..Any ideas please?

C3 Pluriel Rear Window And Roof Will Not Work

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:37:31 +0000

Hi,

I would be grateful of some help please. I have a 2004 C3 Pluriel and am trying to find a wiring diagram that covers the roof, rear window operation and the setup with other electrical/control units within the car.

I have obtained the above car knowing that the roof and rear window do not open. There is also a regular bleep from the stereo. The roof ECU had a plug/lead detached and when I plugged it back in, the central locking would not work. I would guess that the roof ECU was signalling that all is not locked down properly and hence the central locking would not stay locked and the radio bleeps as an audible warning of the same? When I unplugged the same lead, the central locking worked again, but the audible bleep is always there with the radio turned on.

As further background, the previous owner said that the car was misfiring and so the engine ECU, the BSI and the roof control units were changed.

I am an ex-mechanic and changed careers around 30 years ago, but I have still maintained an interest, but have not kept up with computerised systems/sensors. However, I have purchased several books, renewed my multi meter and have bought a laptop with diagnostic software on it to try and bring myself more up to date. I like a challenge, hence the Pluriel. I would love to be able to get these issues fixed before the end of the summer so I can take a drive with the roof down and raise it up again should it rain!

Without a wiring diagram, I am unsure what unit/controller/micro switch/s does what in what order to ensure that everything is powered up in the right way to make the rear window and roof work.

Another question is over Lexia 3 software and interface - will it read problems with any ECU's/sensors associated with the rear window/roof/other sensors? - would this help me to diagnose problems in this area?

Many thanks

Citroen C3 Pluriel - Roof Problem Help

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:28:19 +0000

I bought a citroen pluriel c3 2004 in Germany two months ago , The dealer told me that the Electronic Part of cabrio is defective ,

The boot (tailgate) was closed and cant opened, so he suggested me to change the Electronic Module of Cabrio, but cabrio worked to open just a little .

I found in my country used part Eletronict Ecu of roof , I changed it , a tailgate start to work but cabrio no. After 10 km drive , the tailgate wont work again ,

I purchased a new Ecu part of Cabrio in England , same thing ,

I also found same citroen c3 in my city , I tested two of my electronic parts in another citroen c3 and they booth worked also to open tailgate and cabrio , but not in my car .

I also took from him the motor of cabrio and tested on my car , but motor wont move , I hear just one click on the Electronic box of cabrio when I try to open cabrio ,

After some resets with diagnose the tailgate ( boot ) started to work again , but cabrio not , when i press to opem cabrio i just here a click on the Electronic box of cabrio , and nothing happens .

If someone can help me with this please.

My C3 Is Playing Up Won't Start!

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:20:31 +0000

I'm new to this so please bear with me.my c3 has been playing up for the past few weeks.it started with the engine management light that came on and an oil leak.my husband fixed the leak but the light is still on.we have replaced the gearbox ecu today and the accelerator as the diagnosis codes were saying it was a throttle position sensor then ecu.after doing that my hubby tried to start her but she wouldn't start.we read up how to reset ecu but that hasn't worked.shes got a minus sign on her and snowflake and now a flashing battery light.my battery has never had a problem and in fact my car has never been a problem till now.pulling my hair out as we cannot seem to fix her problem or can't start her and nearest Citroen garage is in basingstoke! Charging up battery overnight now as I type this but any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated as I need the car thank u

On Clock Area Flashing 'plip Battery' With 'info Spent'

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:15:50 +0000

I have a pluriel C3 57 plate, when I turn the ignition lights on on the clock area it flashes up Plip battery then info spent, it does this several times then goes on to the normal clock date and time, ho can I stop this please? Also when I turn ignition lights on the serv Amber light comes on for a while and when you turn engine it goes off, many thanks for your replies

Oil In Water

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:34:21 +0000

My plurial is only 4 years old with 50k on clock, on checking water the other day I noticed oil in the coolant chamber,

surely head gadget hasn't gone already ? Or could this be something else? Any ideas?

Wind Noise

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:56:23 +0000

Hi all! New pluriel owner and new to this forum so sorry if I'm doing anything wrong!

I know that with convertibles there is some wind noise to be expected, but when I get on the dual carriageway with the roof up, and hit around 65mph, the wind roar is unbelievable! Can hardly hear myself think...

Is this normal with the pluriel? If it is, is there any way to reduce it?

Thanks a lot!

Mpg On Display

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:05:47 +0000

I have just bought a '03 and somehow it was showing MPG on the display but I can't find how to do it again. I can't see it in the handbook

Thank..

Starting Problems, Thoughts And Help Required!

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:03:22 +0000

I purchased a c3 pluriel 16 2004, for my partner and the vehicle has the following problem.

More often than not, when I try to start the vehicle, the key turns and nothing happens. The vehicle is in the N position with my foot on the brake pedal. Then the vehicle shows a spanner and the engine light on the dash and the vehicle goes into auto mode. The vehicle will not start nor can I now select or change gears with the selector or paddles.

I then have to take the plus terminal off the battery wait a minute and reconnect and then turn the key so the dash lights come on, but not to start position with my foot on the brake pedal. This then resets the gearbox and the vehicle goes to the 1st gear after a few minutes, whereby I can then select neutral.

The vehicle then starts no problems.

I have purchased a new battery and it still has the same issue.

I was thinking now of replacing the ECU?

Any thoughts would be really appreciated. Thank you.

Folding The Roof Down.. Problem With Rear Screen

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:52:48 +0000

ok folks,

went to try my 04 plate with the roof down today and came across a minor (hopefully) problem..

I turned on the ignition and slid down all the windows.

next was operating the roof switch to the desired position and then pressing the button again to slide the roof down onto the screen

I got the roof open fine and slid it back over the rear window.

next procedure is to press the rear screen opening button and lift the screen/roof combo.. no response.. not even a click.

tried pressing it from inside but again no joy and no click noise..

The screen button works fine when operating the button while the roofs up and closed or even partially open but not in the full back position..

Not having a wiring diagram or parts layout I have no idea where to go about tracing the fault..

Anyone have any insight into this?

Rear Windows Won't Open!

Sat, 21 May 2011 13:41:16 +0000

The rear window will not open, I've taken the cover off to have a look and the switches seem to be working ok but can't test cables as I don't have the right gear. Is it worth doing this or shall I just book it into the garage? The rear passenger windows have stopped working and I wondered if they are linked in any way? I checked the fuse which is fine. I assume I'm not alone in having these problems and wondered if anyone has any helpful advice.

Regards

JuBrux

Citroen C3 Pluriel Roof Problem

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:42:36 +0000

I bought a citroen pluriel c3 2004 in Germany two months ago , The dealer told me that the Electronic Part of cabrio is defective ,

The boot (tailgate) was closed and cant opened, so he suggested me to change the Electronic Module of Cabrio, but cabrio worked to open just a little .

I found in my country used part Eletronict Ecu of roof , I changed it , a tailgate start to work but cabrio no. After 10 km drive , the tailgate wont work again ,

I purchased a new Ecu part of Cabrio in England , same thing ,

I also found same citroen c3 in my city , I tested two of my electronic parts in another citroen c3 and they booth worked also to open tailgate and cabrio , but not in my car .

I also took from him the motor of cabrio and tested on my car , but motor wont move , I hear just one click on the Electronic box of cabrio when I try to open cabrio ,

After some resets with diagnose the tailgate ( boot ) started to work again , but cabrio not , when i press to opem cabrio i just here a click on the Electronic box of cabrio , and nothing happens .

If someone can help me with this please.

Help! Oil Level Sensor After Engine Work

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:20:45 +0000

Hello all,

C3 Pluriel 1.4 Hdi just changed the clutch and decided to do an oil change at the same time. Oil level is ok on dipstick but dashboard readout says Low Oil and service light is on.

Any ideas?

Replacing The Gaiter

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:11:24 +0000

Please could anyone explain how I remove the gaiter from a Pluriel?

Many thanks

Cathy

Citroen C3 Pluriel Covertable Problems

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 23:07:05 +0000

hi there i would like some help please. i have a Citroen c3 pluriel. the problem is the roof has opened randomly whilst driving down road and wont shut properly now. the switch does not work properly. sometimes it opens when switched to close and other times it shuts but not fully. now it will only close or open when restarting the car.. is this a fuse problem? all the help would be great.

Boot Lock Not Locking

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:59:57 +0000

hello everybody first post,

the boot in my girlfriends car wouldn't open the other day so she decided to push it from the inside to open it (which worked) but now it won't lock.

The two catches work on the outer parts of the boot but the electro switch seems to be in the locked position.

also if anyone could please explain how the middle boot lock works

Any help would be great, if you need any more info let me know

Thanks

Lloyd

C3 2007 Time Setting

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:46:11 +0000

Done some work on a c3 desire today and had to remove the battery anyway come to set the time and date and have to say "HOW DO YOU DO IT " autodata says use buttons on the side of the display but it dosnt have any and cant see any anywhere.it has the usual modes on the end of the wiper stalk but thats all.