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by Hiboost
Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Main Citroen Aircross chat
Topic: Keyless Theft
Replies: 12
Views: 4977

Re: Keyless Theft

In the early days of remote alarms, and before rolling codes, people would lurk in car parks and scan your code as you locked your car.
Things have improved no end, they can now get your code without the need for you unlocking or locking your car.
More useless innovation.
by Hiboost
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Main Citroen Aircross chat
Topic: Keyless Theft
Replies: 12
Views: 4977

Re: Keyless Theft

Wouldn’t it be nice if citroen supplied one with the car?
by Hiboost
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Aircon issue
Replies: 16
Views: 8345

Re: Aircon issue

Do you perchance have the aircon set to “automatic”?
Worth noting, if you do not run your aircon regularly (it’s on constantly in mine) the system seals, which are lubricated by oil in the refrigerant, will harden and leak, leading to the need for regular recharging or even more costly maintenance.
by Hiboost
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: Main Citroen Aircross chat
Topic: Keyless Theft
Replies: 12
Views: 4977

Re: Keyless Theft

It’s not UK law that’s daft, it’s the bloody stupid manufacturers making such an entry system. What was wrong with a key fob with a rolling code? Have we become that helpless that we cannot push a button.
by Hiboost
Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Accelerator pedal
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Accelerator pedal

Main stealer says it is the kickdown switch, same throttle pedal assembly used on both automatic and manual variants. Seems logical, but I’ve driven hundreds of autos and never felt a kickdown switch this harsh. Have registered it with both main stealer and Citroen customer services should a fault d...
by Hiboost
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Accelerator pedal
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Accelerator pedal

I/we are querying the amount of force needed to override the speed control, just doesn’t feel right. On my previous Citroen the system was the same but imperceptible in operation. The pedal just went to the floor without any resistance.
Progress…
by Hiboost
Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Accelerator pedal
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Accelerator pedal

Doesn’t feel like overriding a limit switch, try it!
by Hiboost
Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Accelerator pedal
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Accelerator pedal

Will speak to stealer
by Hiboost
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Accelerator pedal
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Accelerator pedal

Yes, pop outside and try yours…
by Hiboost
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Main Citroen Aircross chat
Topic: First Service
Replies: 7
Views: 3174

Re: First Service

You won’t need an MOT until after the third year