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Sat 19 Oct 2013 10:56
Citreon picasso - Citreon picasso engine fault - sisqi
I've recently bought this car. It's a 04 model. It's been fine and was owned by a friend and mechanic. My other half decides to disconnect the battery. Now you have to excuse me here. But I am totally blonde in this respect! Anyway since he's done that all sorts of faults seemed to of arisen. Nothing actually wrong with the car. But the esp light came on. Went off and hasn't come on since and an engine fault has no come on. Bit again. No actual fault with car. When he connect the battery he said it sparked. I'm wondering if there's been some sort of power surge. Can anyone help?

Thank you in advance
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Sat 19 Oct 2013 12:33
Citreon picasso - Citreon picasso engine fault - dieselnut

It's quite normal for the 2nd battery lead to spark as it's connected. Has the car been serviced as per requirements? Check the oil & coolant level are correct & give it an Italian tuneup when next on a good clear road.

If you continue to get odd alarms you will need a diagnostic code read.

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