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4 Dashboard Display (replacing bulbs)
Intermittent gear display
On my last two XMs, which have been automatics, the display on the dashboard (P,N,D,etc) has gone
intermittent and a temporary cure is effected by banging the dash with my fist! Is it easy to get in to this
area? I guess there is a connector that need cleaning.
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A sharp whack of the LEFT-HAND (!) side of the dash usually fixes it
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I have the same problem. I asked my dealer and it appeared that this is a "standard problem". A
complete electronic box in the gearbox needs to be replaced, which is quite expensive. Banging th dash
didn't help in my case. When I drive around it becomes normal again after some 10 minutes. I the
beginning the thing made me quite crazy, but now I just got used to it.
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I have also had the problem of the screwed up gear selector display. I have had two automatic XMs from
new and they have both had the problem. The current (P reg) one went into the garage a few weeks ago
and they said it was a big job costing ?200+ as they had to replace a unit that fits on the gearbox. As it's
a company car it is not my problem but today the speedo packed up as well. Add this to the auto gearbox
problem that seems to be developing and my 18 month old XM is starting to look pretty poor for an
executive car.
Who was it said that later XM's are reliable? I have had three from new and they have all been poor
quality. I wonder whether I should go back to a boring old Granada next time, at least it held together!
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How do I get at the instrument cluster?
You will find a couple of plasic caps on the sides of the instrument cowling over the instruments. You can
lever these out with a small screwdriver or your fingernails (ouch). Under these caps you will find some
'torx' screws which must be removed. Gently insert a very thin bladed screwdriver or a palette knife into
the slot where the base of the cowling meets the front panel of the dash. This slot extends to the entire
length of the intrument cowling. You can lift the cowl upwards with the blade and it will pop out. The
instrument panel is secured with four 'torx' screws. At the back of the panel, the speedo cable is
attached by a lock ring which must be pulled back to release the cable.
Thanks to John Michegan and the Citroenian, the Citroen Car Club Magazine
Dash (Instrument Cluster) Light Bulb Replacement - Early XM's
Anyone know how to get at the Speedometer and Tachometer light bulbs in a '90 XM V6?
I can remember that I told you earlier.
What exactly is the problem. Did you find all 4 screws?
Then you only have to push the lower end hard towards the windscreen.
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