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How to Reset the BSI Unit of the Citroën Xsara Picasso

Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Warning light – error code

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To reset the BSI unit of the Citroën Xsara Picasso, simply disconnect the car battery for a few minutes. To disconnect it, you will need to loosen the screws that secure the driver's seat at the front and rear: once these screws are loosened, you can lift the seat and the plastic cover underneath, which contains the battery.

This should be disconnected for about 3 minutes and then can be reconnected; after reconnecting, you can reassemble the removed parts, ensuring that the unit has been reset.


Updated on 25 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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