Replacing the bulbs in my dashboard on my Citroen Xsara Picasso

Replacing the bulbs in my dashboard on my Citroen Xsara Picasso. Some of the bulbs have gone in my instrument display. I have been meaning to fix it for many months. Finally got around to it. Fairly easy job as long as you have the right screwdriver. In the end I found I had to replace 5 of the bulbs.
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Star drive screwdriver, sorry don't know the size but I had a set of them so I just used the one that fits. Update - it's T20
Something flat to help lever the clip on plastic panel out without damaging it.
Haynes Manual for the Citroen Xsara Picasso shows how to do this, step by step.
Filmed using Canon Powershot SX60 HS
Edited using Serif MoviePlus X6
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[@elizaevans2345]

my standlights (I think the low beams in english) and (rear) taillights keeps turned on, won't turn off even after removing the key, that makes the battery die. other lights (full beams,indicators,brake lights) work, i can't pass technic inspection without fixing the problem, my garagust alreadly changed a lot but nothing worked. I tought because the lights on the dashboard looks to be turning on and off, maybe connecting a wire from there to the taillights and low beam lights, but even then how will I increase the voltage :/ Did someone have a similar problem? Can someone pleasse help me? (sorry for my english, I'm from Belgium and i tried my best)

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Sorry, I cannot help you myself, but I have pinned your comment so it stays at the top and somebody else might read it and help you.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

See the comment below from maxxo, he says he runs a xsara picasso owners club, maybe he can help you 👍

[@elizaevans2345]

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan thank you

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

@@elizaevans2345 Good luck

[@4clive]

Your 'missing' bulb is the engine management light that the guy who sold you the car took out so you didn't realise it was knackered. I replaced all of the bulbs in my 2005 Picasso with white LEDs, it looks amazing.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Hi Clive, thanks for commenting. I did try a bulb in that location but it didn't do anything and looking at the warning lights section in the handbook there is nothing in that location so I would guess it is for a function not implemented in my model. As for engine management light, that bulb is at the other end of the display. Note you are looking at the back of the display when you can see the missing bulb, far right on the back is far left when you are looking at the front of the display. When you replaced the bulbs with LEDs are you still able to use the panel dimming function? I see that is a regular question raised on the forums.

[@4clive]

That was mild humour, it's missing on my 1.6 petrol too, so maybe the coil light for a diesel?

[@petelattimer6808]

the missing bulb is for the fuel filter water sensor on a diesel model

[@BrianSmith-zi5sp]

A very helpful video thank you. I was going to put the car in the garage originally for replacement dash light but after seeing your video I decided to do it myself. From one Grandad to another cheers matey......)))))))

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Hey thanks, glad it helped. There are plenty more videos on this subject on KZbin so I am glad you found mine. The variation in prices for the bulbs was interesting. It looks like many people change to LED bulbs but I have seen some people warn there could be issues with that so I stuck to the standard ones.

[@maxxo5534]

i run a xsara picasso owners club, and this video is my go to one for showing people, thank you! you've helped an awful lot of people out

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Oh wow, I read the Haynes manual and searched KZbin when I wanted to do the job and then filmed myself doing it. I did find quite a few videos on the subject when I looked, so I feel honoured that you like mine. I loved that Picasso, just the right size for ferrying the grandkids around and carrying all our bags for holidays etc. It was a 2008 model which we bought in 2009. Always had it serviced by the Citroen dealers and I got really annoyed with them when they could never find the leak in the aircon, just refilled it and told us they would find it next time with the dye they put in, never did and it went on for years. The final straw was they couldn't find why we were getting exhaust fumes inside either. Traded it in at a Vauxhall dealers in part ex for a Mokka which is slightly bigger externally but much smaller internally. The boot is tiny and can't hold half what I used to carry. Don't like it but I am learning to live with it.

[@elizaevans2345]

@maxxo you said you run an xsara picasso owners club, can you help me with something? I have a problem with my car, what's the name of your club? Thnx

[@maxxo5534]

@@elizaevans2345 of course, it's "citroen xsara picasso owners group (help and guidance) on facebook

[@dazpayne8941]

Where can I join the club pleas thanks

[@avtarsandhu1704]

Very good video it helped me do mine. Got 10X286 bulbs from EBay for £3 great value 👍👍

[@avtarsandhu1704]

Slightly different subject but still with Citroen Xsara Picasso (2004), I have a problem with my indicator stalk. When indicating the headlights come on: Any experience with this problem, I would appreciate any help!!

[@andyscotuk]

thanks. best video I found for this and saved me a garage visit. its a torx 15 screwdriver you need.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Thanks Andy, by coincidence I had to replace a few more recently and this time I ordered the bulbs off eBay and got a pack of 10 for only £1.95 Grandad's Postbag 170714 Citroen Xsara Picasso Dashboard bulbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX7Ji6WOlK6ngJo

[@geoffbrooks3710]

Thank you I didn't need to change one but I like technology and technical stuff. Good video and I'm British too!

[@geoffbrooks3710]

The only bad thing was When it ended.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Yes, I had to change 5 in total. In fact some people have advised you change them all in one go but I don't think that is necessary as it is easy enough to do once you know how. It was another year before I had to change any more kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX7Ji6WOlK6ngJo

[@makerofthingsunique]

that was nice and easy. I agree about working engines. not like 20 years ago when everything was nice and mechanical and computer free. it took me a 20 minute hunt on the internet to find out how to find my spark plugs on the astra :-)

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

One of my uncles who is in his 80s and has always driven Morris Minors since they were first produced, grudgingly told me a couple of years ago that he had decided to stop doing his own servicing as he was finding it a bit too much effort to get underneath to grease the ball joints. Last time I did any serious mechanical work on a car was the early 90s. After that I was spoilt by having company cars that were company maintained and we even had my wife's car maintained by them at a discounted rate.

[@whaleoilbeefhooked663]

Thanks for this video. Something usually goes wrong for me when I try a job that looks simple but this went well. The hardest part was removing the bulb from the little grey cup but after moving it a little from side to side then pulled it quite hard it came out. Speedometer much clearer now. I used the 286 12v 1.2w bulb (hope this is the right one, looks ok to me).

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Hey I am glad it helped. I don't know about the serial number but certainly the bulbs were 12v 1.2w and I ended up replacing 5 of them. In the video description I put links to 8 other people doing the same video as it seems to be a fairly common task. I am no mechanic, I just bought the Haynes manual when I bought the car and always refer to that when I want to try anything myself.

[@smokeycanopy]

i use mine as a camper as i can get my bed in the back with the seats out i need to do this job and fix the coil pack and sparks before my next trip . cheers for the video.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

I am afraid it has finally gone. It was the 1.6 diesel. We got fed up with the constant failure of the air-con and we were getting exhaust fumes inside even though the dealership denied it was happening. (Why would I ask it to be fixed if it wasn't happening?) I loved that car but having paid the dealership a regular amount for "proper" dealer maintenance and servicing I decided their constant failure to fix the problems I highlighted meant we had to part company. To be fair it was on 08 plate we bought in 2009 and sold it this year so 9 years of virtually faultless service. I have a Vauxhall Mokka now, don't like it but at the moment the important bits work. I could give you a long list of the things I don't like about it but I have paid the money so I am stuck with it.

[@wilhobbs207]

Your a true handy man. Nothing phases you.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Changing bulbs is about all I do on cars now. I wouldn't like to try working on the engines any more. Now that they have engine management systems just disconnecting the battery can cause enough problems so I let the dealers do the servicing.

[@wilhobbs207]

I know what you mean. My new car is a rolling computer.

[@crpth1]

Nice video. :-) Although I suggest testing/checking all the bulbs before reassembly. On the Picasso it's not a big deal to take the instrument panel apart but a lot of other cars are simply a "nightmare", meaning that no way anybody want to do it twice. Funny, for a fraction of a second I thought "where the hell is the steering wheel?"... wrong side. LOL :-) Be well and keep up the good work.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Thank you, yes you are right about testing the bulbs, in my notes I mentioned that I ended up changing 5 of them 😊

[@paulh262]

Thanks very much 👍

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Glad it helped

[@danialhakim6889]

what type of bulb should i use to swap to led ? is it t10 or t20 ?

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Scan down the comments here to a comment by maxxo. He runs a xsara picasso owners group on FaceBook and might be able to help you. Here is a link facebook.com/groups/1088019914918352 There are other groups on Facebook too.

[@omda0101]

wonderful, amazing, well done 👍👌

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Thank you

[@greatideas5155]

Very good 👍👍👍

[@mullahosk585]

Chaps Are these bulbs generic? What would i search for on ebay? Your help would be appreciated

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Here is a later video I did when I had to replace some more of them and this time I bought them on eBay kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX7Ji6WOlK6ngJo

[@mullahosk585]

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan Thank you very much. Your little video and bulb guidance has inspired me to do this myself.

[@igorfilipovic4420]

I changed the bulbs and after that engine falut message appears.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Sounds like you have an engine fault 🤔🤔

[@igorfilipovic4420]

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan No i made the car analysis and it shows that something happened with electronic. After check mechanic yust reset the failure and everything was ok then.

[@Don.Challenger]

Grandpa, I see you carry a spare car with you - good idea that - but what make/model is that one? I'm sure a conspiracy theorist will ask so to forestall that what is the story with the cryptic 1868 and 15 15 BBC BS TA encoded on that instrument panel? Very clear good job done there and I'll also say the camera work was excellent. Thanks

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

The spare car was laying in the carpark so I picked it up and later it went in the cup holder in the child seat in the back for one of my grandsons to find. The 180.6 is the odometer trip meter so that is the number of miles since I last zeroed it. 15:15 would be the time. BBC BS TA is the radio tuned to the BBC radio Bristol channel for Traffic Announcements (TA).

[@ProjectOfGames]

why you dony have a kind of street or racecar? i got a volvo 740 with a 2.3 b230ft rebuild turbo engine, the car is rearwheeldrive with a welded diffrential. lowered and more stiff with chassis upgrades like swaybars and chassis braces. and no automatic shit ;)

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Well I guess the most honest answer I can give is because I don't want one. I can understand your pride in your work but I am afraid it is not for me. We are all different.

[@ProjectOfGames]

+GrandadIsAnOldMan you had any kind of sports car before? or one that you build yourself

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

SwedischMuscleCars no never got around to it. As a youngster I played around with the suspension on one of my cars so it ended up looking more like Starsky and Hutch but it had no practical purpose.

[@princenathan7611]

That bulb isn't missing, I did mine and it's the same

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

👍💡

[@jojomanstyle]

i replaced the light bulb and it is now too dark to be seen properly

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

I would guess you have the wrong bulbs

[@Clodhopping]

Sometimes the bulbs for this job are seriously poor quality. Ife tried eBay and Amazon and every time a few of the new ones are duds.

[@thomasgraham5842]

I went to the breakers yard and got the entire lot clocks n all for a fiver

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Smart move. There doesn't seem to be as many breakers yards around as there used to be.

[@waldenrooijer690]

RC cars modefait

[@mikeday2129]

could always take a bulb out yar combine harvester

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

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