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Resetting the BSI unit on a Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 Picasso MK 1 - Years 2008-2017
Part: Warning light – error code

In this video, you can see how to reset the BSI unit in the Citroen C3 by following a few simple steps: first, get into your vehicle and leave the driver's door open. Insert the ignition key and turn on the ignition without starting the engine (keep the engine off); once this step is done, close the door and turn off the ignition. Then, reopen the door and turn the ignition back on; simultaneously move the wiper and main beam lever forward and then release them. Wait for thirty seconds and then turn off the ignition. The BSI unit has been reset.

Updated on 29 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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