What problems await you after buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso.The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a popular compact MPV that was in production from 1999 to 2010 Citroen Xsara Picasso N68> engin starts fine when not used for a while. Then after a trip, whhen shut off and waiting for 30 minutes car does not start any more. Engine goes round but does not fire up untill repeatedly pushing down the gas pedal all the ay down. Car has new fuel filter, spark plugs and fuel pump installed recently. We had a cold spat this morning and now will not start even after charging. It cranks but will not fire up, but I have noticed while cranking the side lights flash on and off. Warnings appear on the dash economy mode or anti theft not working and then go off. I recently had to change fuses under the glove box on the passenger side to get the 1 Answer Sorted by: 0 Looks like your battery is too low. Try charging it up or with another battery/cables. EDIT : Economy mode is activated when the car detects an energy drain. Either you left the CDplayer on for more than 30 minutes without the engine turning or you left your car door open for more than 45 minutes OR battery voltage is too low. Original European production ended for Picasso in 2010, as the Xsara line made way for the new C3 and C4 models. Citroën kept the Picasso name across its lineup, and still uses it to denote an MPV. Today’s Rare Ride has a “clean title” in Arizona (Florida of the Southwest), and is a manual, diesel hatchback in luxurious Exclusive trim. Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years 1999-2012. Part: Key. Operation: How to program the key remote control of the Citroen Xsara Picasso. If it happens that pressing the buttons on the remote control key does not activate the safety devices and the remote control battery has already been replaced, then it is likely that the remote control Best Answer. First you have to lift up the passenger seat and under u have a plastic top. Under that plastic lid is the battery. Place the red jaw on the + of the batterry and the black one on Latest 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso Problems. 13. responses. Fan noise when press gas pedal. When I press accelerator there’s a noise sounds like a fan. Only when I press gas pedal and take off till around 3rd gear then can’t hear it. Does it every time drive car. The car is a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi (2006). Even though the car has only done 50,000 miles, it has reached its 10 years, so I have just changed the timing belt. The job didn't present any particular difficulties, but it has left me with a problem I did not expect - the PAS (Power Assisted Steering) is giving trouble. Fuse F38 energizes the air conditioning pressure switch on pin 2. The compressor clutch power is from BSI from the FD fuse. There should be two fuse boxes in the cabin and one under the hood. If you want to exclude the compressor, power the clutch coil straight from the battery plus. 6q9R.