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Inspect the wires for damages. This commonly failing engine ECU fitted to Peugeot 308, 3008 and Expert vehicles will cause intermittent to permanent running symptoms including the constant illumination of the engine management light, cutting out and complete failure to start. This can be seen in every electrical circuit according to Ohm's law. While the car is compatible it throws up error codes, that, when cleared, just pop up again. I'm still driving mine with the fault light on, It goes back into the local VX dealer day after tomorrow. If you think moisture may be causing an intermittent problem, look for corroded wiring and connectors, and look for water stains, streaks or damp areas under the cowl, instrument panel or other areas where wiring may be affected (under the rear seat, in the trunk, etc.). 01-12-2021. Checked this morning. Locate the securing screws, usually behind covers or trim, and undo them. C4 Picasso Safety and other recalls Amouar. If the fuse is blown, that also creates an open circuit. Best of all, TSBs will usually show you which components or wires to check so you dont have to search through pages of wiring diagrams in an attempt to figure out which circuits are which and what goes where. Inspect the wiring for loose connectors, unsupported wires, wires rubbing against sharp corners or edges, wire grommets that are missing, etc. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Post A starter motor may crank the engine more slowly with reduced voltage but, if the voltage is too low, it may not crank at all. The latest failure on my car happened today. I went to drive off but the battery was completely dead. My car is 2015 308. Fan runs at high speed to cool engine after this occurs, so no damage actually done. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Vauxhall HQ have agreed to fund 30% of the cost (it is out of warranty). 1; 2; 10 Replies 10273 Views Last post by Redrider251 Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:06 am; Electrical circuit fault repair needed. Thats why most insurance companies consider flood-damaged cars to be junk. Please see attached photo of the fault codes. DS4 and DS4 Crossback 2015 Back to top, Site Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy |Contact Details | Car Warranty | Sitemap | RSS Feeds | C4 Insurance | Tutorials | Quick Facts | Used Car Guide | Re Call Info | Offers | Service Reviews | Technical Documents | Error Codes, Theme by e107wORks With Graphics from: DaveForum Icons by AxialisEmotes by Seb. Interior and lights Many components, such as engine sensors, share a common ground. If it is failing, it can sometimes prevent the car switching to economy mode and so it stays 'awake' and draws a small current from the battery, eventually running it flat. Common issue with Prince engine, even for these later models. IIRC correctly, the dipped headlamp error message does disappear after say 48 hours - basically it stops nagging. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Never use an ohmmeter to check resistance in a live circuit. I have the same problem. Chances are if youre having trouble fixing a particular fault, somebody else has already run into the same problem. Hence the message, and why it is not harming the engine or turbo. The number of electrical components has increased rapidly and most do not have separate ground wires. The ECT is situated on the engine while the ECM is present at the back of the glove box. One of the most common reasons behind why a manual transmission fails is lack of lubrication. This is action is also known as creating or completing an electrical circuit. You must log in or register to reply here. What could this mean? Locate the connectors and wiring harness related to the electrical system you are inspecting. An ohmmeter or DVOM is the better choice because both display the exact amount of resistance between any two test points. I suppose I should've thought about that since the car was purchased in 2016 but built in 2015 and had never had a battery replaced, so six years isnyt too bad, but boy was it expensive!! The installer may have tapped into another circuit to power the device. Breakers contain a heat-sensitive bimetal contact arm and contact points to open a circuit if it overloads. Problems and issues If an electrical fault occurs at certain speeds or when driving on rough roads, hitting bumps, etc., you're dealing with a vibration-induced intermittent. For instance, if the module failure affects the fuel injection or ignition system circuits, the vehicle will either run poorly or not run at all. Having had some time to evaluate what is going on, I no longer believe the fault is related to S&S but is an "over-temperature" issue. by Highlightuk Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:47 pm, Post I can drive the car until warm, then stop for a few minutes and the error appears almost immediately on restarting. CONTINUITY The ground path in the case of all metal-bodied cars is the body itself. If the device stops working when you apply heat, youve found the problem. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. What's more, faulty and loose wires could also cause your car to rapidly lose power. C4 Owners Insurance The P0351 code is a generic DTC meaning it indicates the same issue for any vehicle that . When the error message appears the fan then runs at high speed although low speed would work OK. 2016 Picasso should still be within the 6 year warranty, so ask your dealer. Unless other issues are appearing do not get your mechanic to replace massive parts (I have seen posts saying this, hence the comment) check it. With intermittent electrical faults, youre going to need a couple of things. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Cars been idle all night and its a much cooler day. All DS4s EU Recalls. 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