French Car Forum

I have just joined the forum after buying a Citroen C5 2.0 HDI LX(110BHP) 2004. lovely car however I brought the vehicle privately and it has no owners manual
Could anyone please help me with information on the speed warning how set and unset and a fuse board layout (some places for fuses are empty)

Thanks all

Just bought v6 xantia '97 in very good nick. Had a few xantias 1.9tds and 1.8 petrol before but reading thru the site here,had to join-just so much good info.
Am in Ayrshire Scotland ,and not too many xantias around here,but I ve come to really love them.
Keep up the good work on the forum please.
Chas41

Hi everyone, just a quick message to say hello to everyone on the forum. I'm a long term PSA diesel owner (Since the 1990's) but car technology has moved on quicker than my collection of spanners and screwdrivers, hence joining the forum because when things go wrong it's often a bit of a head scratcher with sensors for this and that.

Despite the...

Hi - just joined from Dublin.

I bought a UK 205 Gti 1.9 last year and have reregistered the car here - the guy I bought the car off had lost all paperwork and MOT records - is there anyway of getting copies as I would like to have the history.

Currently stripping all exterior trim getting ready for a paint correction wet buff - car is 1990 red...

Just joined the forum and wanted to say hello. I have bought a 98 citroen synergie as a bit of a project it is the first citroen i have ever owned so all a bit new to me. Thanks Simon.

Hello Members,

I'm a Ugandan-based ex-pat and I've just bought myself an '87 Peugeot 504.
I'll probably be asking for some ideas on some upgrades and where I can get a hold of spares/replacement parts from UK/EU as the spares here are just as bad as the cars....
Any future help will be greatly appreciated!

Cheers

Josh

Hi,
I've visited this site many times over the last couple of years, so I have finally taken the plunge to join :shock:
I run a s2 xantia est 2.0hdi 110, which is the third xantia I've owned!
I just wanted to say 'Hi' and 'Thanks' for all the info' that has been a god send over the last couple of years!

Cheers,
Bryan.

Hi everyone. New one on board. I've got one of those Citroen Xsara Picasso thingys.
Not the greatest French car ever made, but good and cheap to run. Quite reliable.
Best of all - remove rear seats and hey presto its a van.

Hi everyone, this is my first French car, always been following the Germans but due increase in family demands needed to get something larger so we have picked up a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 Exclusive.

Hi folks, this is a great forum, I am only getting around to saying hello now.
I have a Citroen C5 estate 2002 owned it since new. 150,000 miles so far.

Last year got a pug 306 1998 as a run around as wife loves the C5 .

The airbag warning on the C5 came on during the first year of purchase. Local dealer could not fix it. The forum now indicates...

Hello!

My name is Sam, and I own a ZX 1.4 as my cheap work hack. Bought on a whim back in November, having never had anything to do with old or even new citroens before, and I love it so far!

More specific questions to come in the appropriate forum!

However, some pictures of my steed!

Cheers

Sam

Hello to all.

I stumbled upon this site after trawling the interweb for some answers to a problem I’m having with my 2002 2.0 petrol C5 automatic. From skim reading some of the posts on this site you guys seem to have your heads screwed on and talk sense – unlike some of the other sites I dropped in on.

Anyway, I therefore decided to join the...

Hi all.

My names Gary and I live in Leeds (sound like i'm at a self help group!!).

I've just bought my Wife Amanda a 2005 C8 SX 2.0Hdi. Her choice, as she's a childminder and really wanted a proper 7 seater with sliding doors.

The car has only done 57k so hopefully will last plenty of time if we keep up to it but i'm sure there'll be reasons to...

hi my names russell i am located in dudley west midlands and own a 2.0 hdi 110 2003 sx.
currently car has been sorned over christmas as it needs injectors cleaning ( looking to buy an ultrasonic cleaner from maplins) new glow plugs, already changed oil and filters.
whilst off road looking to possibly change cambelt, idlers, pump and pulley for...

Just wanted to say hello before I indulge in any posting!

I have a 2.0 HDi Dispatch which I have just bought after selling my 2.0HDi Berlingo :lol:

I'm looking for any help, advice and guidance that other Citroen drovers can offer =D>

clean4.jpg Hi
I have only just found this forum, don't know why it took so long, looks good. I've already seen some people from C4owners.org!
The first French car appeared in this houshold in 2009 when we got a Clio Mk2 phase 1 1.2 for our eldest daughter to learn to drive in. Two years later we got a Clio Mk2 phase 2 1.2 for our youngest...

Hello and Merry Christmas.

My names Chris I'm 32, married with 2kids and the proud owner of a MKII Citroen C2VTS in silver.

I'm on a couple of forums, but can be mainly found hanging around on detailing world.

Had my VTS for over a year now, not a trouble free one, but a fun one all the same, previous to this I had a black MKII Saxo VTR, which...

Greetings,

Have just brought my very first French car after driving fords all my life I have gone from a juicy ford galaxy 2.8 to an economical Citroen Zsara Picasso 1.8 SX.

I have been very impressed with the fuel economy thus far although not sure if that is just due to going from a 2.8v6 to a 1.8 16v engine.

I have developed a slight problem...

hello , new on here just in the process of getting a Dispatch and so may need some watercooled specific help

anyone with a 2cv or derivative and a computer may already know of me , but Ill offer plenty of advice on the aircooled classics as well as a few opinions in general :-D

Sean

Hello everyone,

I have just joined the forum, looking for information and help. This forum already have been like a miracle for me, thank you.

I have a much loved by the family C3 sensodrive. Normally driven by my wife, but I enjoy it a lot, especially in the town. I live in Shortstown, next to Bedford. I am a software engineer.

Greetings,...

hello my name is Darren and i live in lowestoft and just got a citroen c5 exclusive se 3.0 auto and really like it apart from the mpg but never mind :)

here she is

Hello,

I'm FurrieGurrie, I live in the Netherlands and currently own 4 Citroëns, 1 Ds and 3 Xms. The Xms are all the later model V6 (ES9J4 engine) with automatic gearbox.
I live in southern part of The Netherlands. I was searching the web for information on the ZF4HP20 automatic gearbox and came across this place. My Break has a failed box which...

Hi everyone

Not so much a newbie,more a case of being awol.

Happy Christmas to old and new friends,will try and be around more often

Hello guys! Got my first Grand Picasso 2.0HDi just a few days ago and thought I might join this forum to learn more about it. been driving sedans and smart cars the past 18 years and bought this one to accommodate the kids. Talk to you guys soon!

Ciao,
Adam

Hi All,

Newbie here. Just got my Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI a few weeks ago. no problems yet. just browsing here for some helpful stuff. Hope to hear from you soon!

Regards,
David

Hi all I am looking at purchasing a DS super 5 always wanted one there is a project on eBay that's recently ran out of mot and needs minor recommissioning to get back on the road so thought I would sign up get some advise and see if anyone else has one or has had one this one I have been to see and is a good start firstly as the seller doesn't...

Hello !

I am a 27 years old man from France. My car is a 406 Peugeot. I have it since 2001 (220 000 kms) and I have also 2 motorcycles (GSXR750 2009 & ZX636R 2002).

The most interesting thing is that I am working implementing old PSA2/2000 protocols to make a diagnosis tool compatible with Peugeot and Citroen cars before OBDII, and that's the...

Hi all,
just thought I would come and say Hi.
Bought a 2002 citroen C8, 2.2hdi, about a month ago, no MOT or tax. Had to do a few jobs to get it through the MOT, front bottom arms, front ARB drop links, a few bulbs and a rear brake caliper.
Very pleased with it so far, apart from the dreaded anti-pollutant fault :cry: still trying to get to the...

ajayy here, new member
i own a 2cv dolly and do all my own mechanicing hope i can give any advice needed
cheers :-D

Good evening, before introducing myself I would like to say what a wonderful forum you have here an absolute mine of information.

About me. Ex marine engineer now a Horse Dentist (don't Ask lol)

64 and still tinkering.

Eric

Hi all. Just popped in to say 'hello'. Bought my first Picasso this year. I like the car but a few problems that I will be asking you knowledgeable lot about later. I live on the South Coast UK, well, someone has to. Anyway........ Hello.

Hi,

Previously over the years, I've had a couple of picasso's.

Just got my latest Citroen, which is a 2002 C5 estate 2.2 hdi exclusive se.

G

Hello everyone,

I'm new to Citroen and I bought a used C5 (year 2007) almost 6 months ago.

My C5 has many problems probably due to poor maintenance by the previous owners. But I'm biting the bullet and wanted to revive and enjoy ride as long as possible. Much of the minor problems have been sorted out except a few tricky ones which I have no...

Just wanted to say a quick hello.
I'm Terry and I work as a mechanic for a small local garage in Bath.

I've been looking into various websites lately which lead me here!
So, just wanted to say hello before I start skulking the forums :)

Just got myself a ZX Volcane TD to have a play with, unfortunately its a 5 door version but with such a small choice you take what you can get.
I'm 8 years out from leaving the UK and haven't regreted a second since leaving.
Had mainly VW mk2 golfs since I got here but recently changed the menu a bit with a Suzuki cultus Gti (Swift with more...

Hi dudes!
Having been a Citroen fan for years, I have finally got my hands on a CX 25 GTI Turbo 2; what a car! Also running a Xantia 2.0 HDI and in the winter a 1.6 Xsara whilst the CX hibernates. :-D

As the CXs are a bit specialist now it's good to know there is a wealth of knowledge on here!

Cheers!
Ash

Hello People

I have just purchased a Xsara Picasso 1.8, its got a few issues i'm looking for some help on but i will put that in the appropriate area.

Shane

Hi guys. Found this site via google and thought id join up/in.
Used to have a great 98 Xsara, but got rid for a Zafira. What an awful car!! Just purchased a 2002 C5 estate, 2.0 Hdi and I love it! 1 owner from new,75k miles, all stamps in service book, great to be in and drive. I missed Citroens!!

Hi all,

Just a quick hello from the emerald isle. Not a qulified mechanic or anything but have done some (well lots actually)work on my previous cars including gearboxes,clutches,suspension etc. Due to the wonderful enconomy we have here had to downsize to a little Xsara 1.4. But you know what !The best move I ever made,cheap to run,tax and...

hi all just joined forum my names stephen just picked up a visa gti thats been garaged for 13yrs and was advised to join you all for help and advice on revamp

Hello French car forum, I'm new here...

And I am the loving carer of a stationary Renault 25 txe executive, known as Monsieur Vingt Cinq.

Unfortunately for me, I think it is time for us to part company. I live in un-car-friendly central London, and Monsieur Vingt Cinq is currently resting in a friends garage in Sutton Coldfield, and my friend...

Hello All!

I presently live in Mackay North Queensland Australia although I'm moving further south soon.
In 2001/02 I lived in Bath for a couple of years where I had a diesel Citroen wagon. I think it was a Xantia 1.9 diesel with spring suspension. At that time diesel passenger cars were almost unheard of in Australia and it was such a good car I...

Hey Guys,

I have a problem with my '99' 206 1.4, When its cold & i start it up, it ticks over on idle fine, as I drive off, its ok but afew minutes later the revs goes mad, revs up and down, but not low enough of it to stall, then afew minutes later it gives itself a massive rev and then its fine, I dont know what it could be :cry:

Please...

Hello guys, I would share some pictures of my citroens with you.

2006 Xsara Picasso 2.0i in Tibet, crossing a river

Same picasso in Tibet, base camp of Mount Everest

2011 C5 2.3i (EW12A) just crossed Iran-Turkey border

C5 in London

C5 entered Russia

C5 in Siberia

C5 at -40 degC

A bloke in Finland, sporting a beard and a '94 Xantia 16V VSX in Mauritius Blue.

There were just 15 or so VSX's imported here through official channels, and I know several have been decommissioned so it's a bit of a rare bird. VSX trim level was available here only with the 150hp engine.
AFAIK it's rare everywhere, yay for dwindling parts supply?...

Hi guys,

Have a Citroen Xantia SX i 16v with the usual troubles associated with this car. The year of the car is 2000 many issues which I hope to discuss, main issue is suspension. I have now successfully had the suspension done, it turned out that the accumlator had seized solid making for a hard ride. It was done on a shoestring budget, with...

Well what a day... an ideal for polishing as it is not warm nor cold ... eehhmm 7C it is cold enough but not freezing lol and most of all not rained! :D :D
So started at 11:00 new time and finished at 15:30 new time as well lol.

- Pressure Rinse to remove all loose dirt
- Snow foam ...sprayed on and removed more dirt
- Pressure Rinsed snow foam...

Hi, my name is Jaine & I currently own a Pug 205 gti, Toyota Starlet 1989 & Subaru Impreza WRX wagon along with a few classic Mini's. Some of my previous cars were 3 x Williams, Renault 5, 306gti 6, Ford Prefect, Austin A30 amongst loads of others. I adore cars & my other love is my 3 dogs.
:P

...not.

I'm an expat Austrian calling England home and I have been an avid car nut for as long as I can remember.

I grew up around French cars. My grandparents had a Simca Chambord and an Aronde, both were later replaced with a 1501 Special Break.
An aunt of mine had a Renault Caravelle. My parents had a 2CV in 1961 and when I was a toddler, it...

hi every one thought i would join another forum :). im karl 22 from west yorkshire. i have a 1998 peugeot 306 dturbo witch i have done most of the work to it :)