Hi. I am new to this forum.
I am driving a Espace 2001. Last week, when in driving, the small red round indicator in the panel and the whole panel flashed. The distance/average oil usage data returned to 0. This happened several times and finally the instrument panel froze with the latest information on it. I could not use the remote to lock the door and anti-theft could not be active. However, I could still start the car again. Everything was OK just without the frozen panel.
I think this may only due to poor connections to make panel hang. Therefore I tried to disconnect the -ve of the battery and reconnect. The panel will function for a while and then froze again. The things repeated.
I ask the dealer here(only one in HK). They quickly told me to replace the panel and the computer. It will cost more than US$2500! It is not justified
Need some advice. Thank you.