Engine warning light on,,Citroen xsara picasso?

Thanks Rob Flavell your advice worked for me

Waynevdw
September 2016

I have a picasso diesel 2004 the car was sluggish and the engine management light is on black smoke was also coming from exhaust.I have changed the map sensor and air filterand also diesel filter I have yet to change glow plugs .car is running smoother and now does not struggle many thanks tony

Tony
June 2016

i have a 2001 picasso sx 1.8 when i start the car it says re arm impact sensor and hazard lights come on randomly and brake lights dont come on when i brake someone please help me !!!

anthony
February 2016

Loss of power suddenly, bends , hills,,,,,,,,water in fuel filter, change it,,, full fuel tank can ha an effect too

Gremlin
January 2016

My engine management light comes on my cireon xsara picasso 2l and my ESP light the car missses and on 2 occasions has come to a stop (very frightening) This seems to happen when the engine gets hot. Why

patricia
December 2015

I have a citation Picasso 02 plate...a warning keeps coming on telling me speed control .

Sharon summerhayes
December 2015

i've got a orange light with a engine sign with a star in the middle on my dash plus my speed count isn't giving me the right speed im doing.

Kim
November 2015

Have an engine light on my 2005 1.6 petrol, fault code says cam shaft sensor, problem is there is no sign of a cam shaft sensor according to my local mechanic, anyone any ideas

Dave Boy
May 2015

Jules thank you ever so much for posting your reply, my car has been doing exactly the same as yours. I'll change the solenoid and drain the battery see how it is after this. We had to have the fuel pump thingy changed recently after it had split and we don't have as much power as we had before, it's a 1.6 but feels more like a 1.2 now nightmare on overtaking lol

Ange
May 2015

I have a 2006 Xsara Picasso SX HDi. Last summer it started having issues with the orange engine management light coming on every say 5 miles, for a while. During this period the car would go into 'safe mode' and slow down which was to annoying/dangerous if overtaking. Just once the problem cleared by itself on a long journey. I have an OBD2 computer checker with software and was able to find the fault myself and reset it. However the problem soon re-occurred. OBD2 checks said there was a problem with a fuel solenoid and another, I can't remember what as I gave up trying to solve the riddle months ago and just lived with the problem.

Anyway a week ago I found the solution quite by accident:

I removed the old (not working, as i didn't have the code) Citroen stereo and installed a new one. As I was outside I ran the battery down to absolute zero by listening to music and didn't start to recharge it for at least 2 hours. When I did charge it I used a reliable but cheap auto-charger which I left charging the car battery for some 24 hours.

Since then, when I started the car (no computer reset or anything done - it just sorted itself out) there has been no warning light whatsoever and all is running fine. This leads me to one of three conclusions:
1. The Citroen stereo is feeding back a signal into the car confusing the electronics.
2. The battery being totally flat for some hours has done a serious system reset.
3. The long charging period has given a slightly higher voltage than normal and caused some issue to clear itself.

Take your pick, I'm confused but happy. I waited a week before posting this to be sure the problem has gone - it has and the car is PERFECT now :)

Jules
March 2015

my engine warning light comes on air intake pipe was not cennected ie had come apart taped it together air tight light stays off with no codes

stevenikon
January 2015

The brake light switch loses its adjustment causing the brake lights to come on to early and flicker, the brake light switch also connects to the ECM [engine computer]to cut the petrol supply when braking, this flickering confuses the poor ECM, re adjust the brake light switch [above the brake pedal] and put it back securely and test operation.

rjv
September 2014

I have just bought a 55 plate 1.6 picasso driving into work and the engine light came on saying 'engine fault' yet there was no loss of power and the car seemed to drive ok. Any advice?

Joe
May 2014

Hi, Got Engine warning light on my 2006 Picasso, turned out to be Secondary Air Injection system.
Sounds Impressive ?, well it ain't, it's just a blower bolted behind and below the nearside headlamp that injects warm air in to the system to help with starting. Was told by my Garage to ignore it, or get a replacement from the scrappy, (new ones cost £269!!).
Still got the light and the annoying beeps whenever I start up. along with a flashing message on the computer screen that just says "Engine Fault". Very helpful, NOT!.

Petert
February 2014

I took my 2005 Picasso diesel for diagnostic on computer ,came up I need a new EGR valve and a turbo booster ,Had both fitted at a hefty price & still I get the engine warning light on every time I drive the car and also the esp. light. After all this I just ignore as I think computers are wrong I've probably wasted a few hundred pound on parts that did not need replacing, Even after having the computer re-set I am no further on so now Ignore all lights I think they come on to annoy me.

millie_007
February 2014

I drive a 04 picasso engine light comes on and engine fault apeaes beebs 3 times the light goes off again. Sometimes i loose power for a split second any ideas what it may be

sin
November 2013

Just got the orange engine fault light....is due a service...getting the arrange service message....followed bobbyboy Jan 2011 info....light now gone out re engine autodiagnosis fault

jjas
October 2013

My picasso eng fault light has started coming on every so often and revs seem high any ideas anybody ?

gary
September 2013

does it still run like me if so ignore it Citroens Use cheap wiring even if u fart inside the car a warning light for something stupid will appear

andy
August 2013

I have a Citroen picasso 1800 54 plate and the engine failure message is shown on the message screen?
What do i do to fix?

Colin
May 2013

i have c4gp and it drives lovely but just recentry the esp light comes on and some times goes off.can somebody tells me why.is it esg valve

baffour
March 2013

esp light is on why

baffour
March 2013

Orange star right hand side come up

Dave
February 2013

hi i have a picasso and it only does 60 mph and the engine warning light is on and it wont rev can anyone please tell me what this could be

john
January 2013

Followed Rob instructions and revved engine for 10 secs and cleared 'Engine Fault' message and engine goes out when engine been started now.

paulsmithblack
January 2013

I have the orange warning light on the right hand side on its a 2.0 desiel and 2000 model and wondered what it ment as don't have owner manual

Vicky
November 2012

Ignore it, these things come on for fun to piss people off.

bicnarok
September 2012

my engine warning light comes on when the fuel tank has been filled up i have a 2001 2 ltr hdi model when light comes on i have a slight dip in power worried i might be damaging the engine

wayne
June 2012

i put petrol from a petrol can in my car the other day and car started as normal but by the time i drove about 1 mile it started running rough and eventually stopped. it started today and was able to get it home coughing and spluttering all the way and noticed the orange warning light has came on, does anyone think there might of been dirt in the petrol can and would a good dose redex help.

ALAN
April 2012

just had this happen to me. I havnt drove the car for a week so maybe that has something to do with it? dirt settling in the fuel pump or injectors maybe from not being used?

david
March 2012

Had problem with EML on my HDI 110bhp took action as per Rob Flavell,s remedy and it worked. Thanks Rob you saved me time and money!. For info see Rob,s July 2010 report above.

Phil Church.
February 2012

had this warning light , car would start but was very sluggish, you had to keep the REVs high in a lower gear.

Took it too a local garage (not a dealership) - chap plugged it into the " diagnostics machine" - coils needed replaced

£130 (and that included spark plugs, coils, fitting and diagnostics), god know how much the dealership would have taken


sounds like the light could be a variety of things

wee bob
December 2011

we bought a grand picasso and have now got anti polluitn lights come on esp asr and faulty handbrake all come up we put it in to auto elecetricans they said its fine but its startedcutting out now its under warrenty till jan 04 2012 please someone advice asap

ann stewart
December 2011

i have a 07 picasso and the engine light comes on and the battery dies. its happend a few times and when its charged it works grand for a few weeks and dies again. i lose power and only manage 20mph. if i get a new battery will it be resolved or is it something more serious?

louise ireland
December 2011

My Picasso has just developed this problem, But it is cutting out and I lose everything(power steering etc) ,wait a few minutes and it starts again but then cuts out again. It does go better in a higher gear, but does still cut out. Is at present at a garage, hopefully getting fixed.

Mumsie
November 2011

I have a 2005 model 110bhp, It dosnt like realy steep hills and the light comes on and it feels like it will stall any second, took it to dealer who charged me £75 to reset the light, nothing wrong found, come on again since, I ignored it and it went off a few days later, seems like a fuel shortage problem but left alone it corrected itself

Chris Neal
October 2011

i had the same problem with my 2001 picasso. if you press down and hold the trip button on the dash then turn on the ignition but do not start the engine it will show a countdown on the dash from 10 to 0 then the warning light will go out. but it will come back on 12 months later. its just letting you know that its due for a service. hope it works for yours good luck with it.

bobbyboy
January 2011

I have a 2005 Picasso which has done less than 24,000 miles. The Engine fault came up after the warning light. The main Citroen dealer was too busy to investigate and recommended a small local garage with diagnostic equipment. After high revving the engine and "erasing" the fault it disappeared. The local main dealer quoted £80 plus VAT, the local guy charged £45 plus VAT, a saving of £42. He gets all my future work.
Ron James - Swansea

W.T.R.James
January 2011

hello, i have a piccasso and my engine light comes on when i try to save diesel, to get it back off again i have to rev the car and put my foot down, next day or 2 when i start the car the light goes off. it must have some sort of fuel management.

rob
December 2010

I have a 2005 xsara pic. Management light has come on the times in as many weeks. Have replaced the Lamba sensor as dianosed. Light went of but has come on again. same diagnosis. What next. any suggestions

Michael
December 2010

i have the 2.0 picasso with a warning light on what colour is connector in the smaller box as mine doesnt have the smaller one in it i was hoping it may not be housed seperately

shelby427
October 2010

Hi all, my Picasso has been within the family from new. I am only only Air head to have broke down due to no petrol. I first broke down about a week ago and used a jerry can to get me going...No Problems.... Yestaerday my low fuel warning light came on and I have again used a Jerry Can today to top myself up until I go to fuel up. On my way to the office before fueling up, the Engine Management Light has come on and the car was stuttering as if it had no petrol. I am going to drive to the petrol station shortly and fuel up....Tesco's...I will let you all know what happens on my adventure.

All you information, by the way, has been great....It does help to share and hopefully saves us all some money to put towards lifes essentials instead lol

Karen
September 2010

My engine fault light came on along with the e.s.p. warning light. I noticed the pipes to the air filter were very floppy. I reset them (they are in two halves) and it cured the e.s.p. light. However, the engine fault light stayed on. The engine was a little hesitant on low revs. I knocked the warning light off and it now runs like a new one. Mine is a 1.6 diesel with the hdi 90 engine, 2005. To knock the warning light off look at the main control box to the right of the engine, fitted to the inner wing. To the back of the main box there is a smaller one with a plastic retainer clip. Pull the retainer clip towards the engine as far as it will go, it does not come right out. Pull the plug with the cables on downwards. When plug is removed blow any bits of dust off and reseat it firmly back into position, push retainer clip back and it should cure problem.

Rob Flavell
July 2010

if its not broken dont fix it these cars have warning lights that come on if your wearing odd socks....;)

andrew63
May 2010

My warning light has been lit for over a year now. It does not effect the car at all. It started with a missfire when damp.
Citroen will charge you £35 + just to plug it in.
If it does not effect the car I would just ignore it.

Kuwa
February 2010

The Engine auto -diagnosis indicator flashes or lights while the engine is running, it indicates a fault within the fuel injection,ignition or anti-pollusion systems(according to country)

Roy England
November 2009

My 2000 Picasso 1.6 light comes on and stays on with no apparriant dip in performance. Brother-in-law work for Citroen and said not to worry about he turns it off when he does any work on it and it can be two days or two months depending on what mood the cars in. Is there an easy way of turning this off?

gary
September 2009

Hi, I have a Picasso 2002 model, doing this from day one. Dealer also said to ignore this. I noticed that the light would come on shortly after I refilled the tank, only once I drive the tank empty, and have it refilled (at another pumpstation) it would go away after a few km. It made me to come to the conclusion that some storage tanks at filling stations are not clean - I now stick to 'clean" big stations - how you are going to identify that is trail and error. The car now have 204000 km on the clock and this behaveour is "consistant" with my theory. I use the SAME 2 or 3 stations in the area I normally move (work & live) in, NO LIGHT, but when going on holiday - that is usually where it starts lightning up again, If I go a route I had done before, I now "know" which stations tanks are "clean" and only use them, once I hit a new route, I am in for the "lightning-up" senario again - I would say, dont be TO bothered about it - one dealership wanted me to change the oxygen sensors at a HEFTY price, - lucly I did not - censors tested FINE, and I'm still going happly!
BUT get it checked by a dealer - I insisted to stand NEXT to the tech whne he hooked the computer up - NO abnormal readings were refelcted by the sensors..
Regards

Vivaldi
June 2009

I phoned up citroen about this problem before they said ignore it and it will go away!!It is probably due to a bit of dirt in the fuel injector and will probably clear itself with a good rev of the engine.

brumwolf
April 2009

it means your engine has an operating fault. your engines control unit has identified a fault. possibly a sensor or component or wiring fault or a combination of faults. your car needs plugging into a diagnostic machine at any garage with the right equipment, to identify the fault codes stored in the control unit. which will point to the direction of the operating fault on your cars system.

me
March 2009