2011 Citroen C3 front wipers come on , lights flash and other warnings show

Car: Citroen C3
Year: 2011
Variant: 1.4 hdi
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
my wife has just phoned to tell me that the airbag/pre tensioner warning has just showed up and that the power steering light has come on and steering is heavy , occasionally the front wipers come on for no reason on the lights flash !!!!! any ideas ?
Posted: May 1, 2021 (2 years ago)
Could check battery terminals, all earths . If o.k check / test battery and alternator charging rate as this can affect the EPAS . Dont know if this suggestion works or not ,

RE: Intermittent power steering failure and squealing?? Citroen c3
08-06-16 , 13:39
I used to have a Citroen C3 myself with the same power steering problem, it would fail when driving usually going around a roundabout or other equally awkward time.
As a short term fix if the power steering fails again, try turning off the ignition and without starting the car turn the key on and off a minimum of three times quickly and then restart the car.
If you Google "Citroen C3 + power steering problem" you will find loads of drivers with similar problems. The above "fix" worked for me and has worked for others also
Posted May 1, 2021 (2 years ago)

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