C4 picasso (b78) bsi reset

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C4 picasso (b78) bsi reset

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Hi everyone!
I need the advice how to reboot/reset BSI on my C4 picasso 2015 (b78). Basically I disconnected the positive wire from the battery without waiting for the bsi to shutdown and when I connected the battery back and started the car the battery stopped charging and I got big red STOP on the dash.
I seen the instructions for older generation C4 and C5, but it doesn’t seem to work on mine. I can’t even hold the lock button on the key, as my key goes into the reader. Please, can anyone explain the BSI reset procedure for new generation picasso? Thank you! Also, I do have Diagbox software and cable if it will be needed
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Re: C4 picasso (b78) bsi reset

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It's all here:

BSI Reset / Battery Disconnect / Reconnect Procedure

When you have completed the reset, run a Global test with Diagbox and report any fault codes here along with your VIN.
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Re: C4 picasso (b78) bsi reset

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I tried resetting BSI. Done 3 attempts. Just as it says in the topic. I’m not sure if it was successful or not (how to say?). My problem is still there. As soon as I start the engine the message appears in red circle battery charge fault and STOP. And every time I’m trying to close the central locking from the key fob the alarm goes off.
I Plugged diagbox and cleared all the faults, most of them were about lack of electricity, as I ran down the battery last night but got car back home.
Now the BSI module has no faults and engine management unit says there is a fault with auxiliary belts (P1382). I checked the belt and it is fine.
Don’t really know what to do now.
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The stop light coming on with the battery fault light indicates there is a fault in the battery charging circuit somewhere. Check your alternator belt to make sure that has not come off or shredded, this happened to me and gradually ran down the battery as the power steering may use an electropump. Check all your terminals and battery wires. It may be your alternator isn’t charging the battery properly or another possibility is the battery itself is end of life and not accepting a charge.
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Re: C4 picasso (b78) bsi reset

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Let me tell the story from the start. I was driving the car as normal, but than the service light came on and the message appears saying ‘engine fault, repair the vehicle’ but the car was absolutely fine. I thought it is just a temporary message and drove car back home. Everything seemed OK. Battery was charging as normal and even used eco mode as normal, before the service light appeared.
I thought that I need to restart the car, so I did, but the message came on again. I stopped the engine, opened the bonnet and disconnected positive terminal for like 10 seconds. Popped it back on, started the car and the message about the battery came on as soon as I started the engine. But engine management light has gone.
I than took a car around my area, just to see if it need a bit of time to run in, took it back home and nothing. Battery got weaker, so I took it off and was charging all night. Put it back on car fully charged but it didn’t help. And I also noticed that alarm went mad and every time I’m trying to lock car from the fob it starts screaming.
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