French Car Forum

Hi!
I'm new here on the forums and i need some advice/help.

I just bought a xantia with no more than 6500 miles (65000km) on the counter.
But the deal is my fan stopped working some weeks ago.
At first it started right away but like a month later it only worked after restarting the car a few times but now it doesnt work at all.
Also a weird...

Hi everyone.

My driverside inner tierod end is finished. Got some play when wheel is hanging and at the moment so bad it seems that my steering wheel gets a judder if I hit a small pothole or manhole. The noise is also quite disturbing.

My question is. I noticed the driverside got a small low pressure return pipe connected to the boot which I...

Hi, did anyone have had a similar problem? In idle, when engine is hot, I have fuel pressure drop for about 30-40 bar followed by combustion noises, something like clicking. It doesn't last long few secunds, and repeats. Now before I start with diagnostic procedures, I'd like to know did someone have ever had similar issue? Technicall service...

Hi Guys

I wish im on a right place with this topic. Try to keep it in nutshell.
I built this van literally from scratch valves, timing, etc after a front collision. One + wire grounded, engine bay fuse box burned a bit. (this might be important)

The van is up and running almost fine. I realised injector timing must be wrong as it has a loud...

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Well after looking into it. I cant afford to replace the van,too much extra monthly outlay, and too short a warranty. Mileage now is 93k, cambelt is due at 100k, I can get a kit , including belt and tensioners for just unfer 100quid, what would it cost labour wise. Also been told to expect to change clutch from about 100k miles onwards,...

Is this the tool you need to remove lower ball joint 2009 C4GP.

I made an offer for the S2 I was looking at and secured it for just under £2500.
The car is in Bangkok so it will take a few days to exchange the paperwork and re-register, make a couple of bank transfers and arrange to have the car trailered some 700 kilometres up here, probably next week.
Then a complete review of what's to be done, all being...

Hi
I want to have a spare key for my C5 X7. I've looked on Ali's and found this :
I've checked the number on my key/remote case and it's CE0523, so it should fit, I guess. now, my question is - isn't any remote has a personal code or something like that? it doesn't makes sense to me that this remote will open/activate every vehicle. I guess that...

Morning fellow Citroen owners.
For the last few weeks These issues have problemed me with the car and doing my nut in.
1 The car was struggling on the road like it was being starved of fuel, Changed fuel filter went ok for two days
2 removed the Egr valve cleaned the chrome hose out as was clogged and all went well .
3 starting the car in the...

I get fault U1308 & U1208 regularly. This manifests itself by setting off ABS/ESP fault. When I plug in Lexia I get incoherence error between ECU and ABS ECU. Lexia indicates VIN as VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] but Chassis VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. This leads me to think the ECU has been swapped out. I wonder is the fault associated with replacement of ECU?...

Hi folks,
I've just purchased a 57 plate C5 2.2 auto, with the usual niggles of heater flaps - from postings here a common fault.

However, one curious thing that I've never encountered before is that when the ignition is off there's a quiet humming from behind the passenger side of the dashboard. You can only hear it with the doors closed....

Please please please can someone tell me where is the main earth lead to the body from the battery please??? is it under or by the handbrake lever or well and truelly hidden under the false floor, meaning you have to take the seat out etc to get to it??

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Please please please admin could you post parts diagrams and numbers for cylinder head stuff, you have the car details, the lads xsara picasso.

Need info on cam sprockets, cam shafts and the plastic cam covers.

diagrams and part numbers greatly appreciated.

I have a Woolies special,...

Can someone identify this fuse please? Cant find it in the handbook or on any google search.
Its an additional fuse board in the engine main box.
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Does anyone here happen to have official guide for removing front bumper? I had one, but seem to have lost it somewhere when changing computer. I know it's available at service.citroen, but if anyone here has it I would be glad... :roll:

I'm about to do facelift (change headlights), so bumper has to go (partially). 8-)

It would be very nice if the reversing lights on my X7 tourer were brighter! Has anyone found a bulb to replace the standard H21W? I've seen loads of LED 'upgrades' on eBay and the like, but wondered if anyone had actually got any fitted that are genuinely brighter than standard. The LEDs I bought for my DRLs are not as bright as the originals - I...

I’m struggling to find the primer on my van, 1.6bluehdi, the filter and housing do not have the usual button for priming after changing the filter.
I have looked and cannot even see a inline squeeze primer .
Can anyone enlighten me ?

Hi Guys

I'm new here.
So apologies if i'm doing something wrong!

I've a Citroen c5 2004-2008 which is after developing a strange problem
The passanger side is blowing cold air all the time when the heating fan is turned on, or temperature is changed to Max or Low, Drivers side is fine(its a right hand side drive car)

Anybody point me in a...

So since replacing the bearing and balljoint on the passenger side i've got a rather alarming issue, you get really odd braking almost as if the brakes are releasing and reapplying slowly, which makes slowing to a stop rather sketchy!

I thought it would have been the abs sensor or ring packing up so removed the ABS fuses (theres 2??) but have the...

Can someone please advise where the flasher relay is loacated on my 2007 C4. The problem of hazard lighting coming on with:-

Unlocking door with remote; and
Opening and closing doors; and
turning on ignition and continuing after starting car.

Lexia does not assist. Employing actuator module in Lexia does not indicate problem.

BSI reset does not...

Hello!

Tomorrow I'm going to look at a Citroen C3 1.6 HDIF -09, the 109HP one.

It's only 1 owner since new, only highway driven, full service history etc.

But what should i look for? Any specific fauts for this model?
Any specific faults for this engine? I read something about the turbo, how do i check that one?

Thanks in advance from Sweden.

Hi everyone, here I go again, I need to replace the bulb in the f/o/s fog / driving light on the above car, my Haynes manual tells me how to do it but it's for the saloon Xantia , totally different, I started removing panels on the front end but no way could I get to it, any advice would be much appreciated (apart from dumping it and buying a...

Hello again, long time no speak to.

My old Synergie is still going strong but I need to replace the driver's side wiper arm. The old one is getting wobbly and hasn't had the strength to get the wiper blade to make proper contact with the screen for some years now.
Obviously I'm struggling to find the part so I'm wondering if anyone knows if the...

Hi all, i am new member but i was following here as guest. I am hoping to get some advice and input to the problem i have with my C5 1.6hdi 2006.
After changing crank shaft due to knocking, i could not start the car and i have the following fautls codes ;
PO193, PO402, PO201, PO202, PO203, PO204. Connections seem fine. could it be,
- Electrical...

Hi Guy,s
what is the mileage recommended to change out the cam belts on the xsara picasso.
2ltr petrol
1.6 ltr diesel.
Thanks in advance

Hi, new to forum
I have a 2009 Berlingo! It won't start from key but runs fine when bump start.
Tried jumping with leads still no joy.
First thought was starter motor BUT where they is it!
I have a 407 that I changed starter on within 1 hour, can I help as like find the Berlingo one.
Then been thinking today it could be ignition! Is there anyway...

Dears,

Hope you can assist me. As it is stated in the subject I have a 2010 C5 1,6 THP 155 aut.
When I am decelerating from let's say 60 kmh a strange like blowing sound comes from the engine. I can only hear it if the windows are down, from inside there is no noise. This sound/noise blowing-rattling sound and it is not the chain tensioner etc...

I´m in need of a wiring diagram for my crank, no start xantia HDI 2000

Evening all

The heater blower on my wife's 2007 c4 VTR coupe has suddenly stopped working. I thought a good clue was that the air con light and air reciirculation light (standard non auto system with rotary controls) also stopped coming on when the relevant button was pressed. ie no power would appear to be getting through which would seem to...

Hi guys, new here...

I have a citroen relay l3h2 on a 15 plate. Having a few issues with it.

The gear selecting seems to be encountering issues. 1st and 2nd 4th 6th and reverse select fine. 3rd is a problem from 2nd but selects fine if I pull the reverse collar up first, but dropping down from 4th to 3rd has no issues at all. Selecting 5th...

Hi,
Long time Citroen driver here (1st car to present). I repair/maintenance the car when possible.
I have same/similar problem as

My front wiper stopped working. First the left one was stuck up with the right wiper kept going but only at one speed.
The left one randomly came back down the next day. Another day both stopped working completely,...

Hello Gentlemen!
Help me please...
I have a 2007 Xsara Pic and the multi sensor behind the windscreen seems to be dead. The LCD sreen says Automatic lighting fault and Automatic wiper fault . I know that the previous owner changed the windscreen, so the sensor can be damaged or not fitted properly.
I think the error can be because the following...

Hello every one
I have some cash here for anyone that can change my clutch on my 2011 C5 X7 86k .
The car is a 1.6 e-hdi stop start egs6 gear box.
You all know where I live and I am willing to travel up to a point.
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I'm back!

Collecting this weekend.

Hello,

Does anyone have instruction ideally with pictures on how to swap out a heater matrix. Mines pissing coolant all over the cab, steam out of the vents and fogging the windows up. It's the only thing I can think of!

Also are there any manuals around I can only find two on amazon both are poor

Thanks

Hello, has anyone tried the above?
Had a search on here, plenty on their other products, can't find anything on this one. It's a replacement for LHM, is green in colour and the info direct from manufacturers state that it is used as a Replacement, rather than an Additive.

It does say that it mixes with LHM & LHM+ and can be used as an additive....

Hii All,
Have just ordered some new REAR BUMP STOPS.
Have not got round yet to doing the job,but they should arrive TODAY..
How do they attache to the chassis,internal bolts or some form of cup.??.
appreciate some forward help on this topic.
Regards,
Colin.

Thermostats

There have been a regular number of posts concerning engine (coolant) thermostats, and running temperatures. Below are a few remarks about them, how they function, and how to diagnose thermostat issues.

The role of the thermostat is to control engine block/cylinder head running temperature, and get it up to useful and efficient...

I've noticed over the last few....cold....mornings that my heater isn't getting as hot, as quickly, as it used to. I'm assuming it might be time for a new thermostat. Is it buried in the bowels of the engine bay, or a fairly easy job? Any recommends re where to source one....dealer or are aftermarket ones ok?

Pete

Hello everyone
I am looking to buy CITROEN C5 PETROL AUTOMATIC with hydractive/hydraulic suspension max 10-11years old .
I've decided to write here because I didn't find it for last 14 months in UK. #-o
I've got registration in 20 websites but I hope here I could meet the owner who will sell straight to me.
About the car and suspension I love....

Hi,

Just breifly been having cold starting issues with the car, so I have put in new set of glow plugs and now no start at all. I purchased some from ebay which were pure glow GP92405. I now relise that I need to buy some Beru type ones, which are 11 volts the same as I took out. But I was checking the voltage from battery yesterday and the plugs...

Hi guys. Got my car a major service last week. New filters and oil all round.
Still got a lack of power when accelerating and now getting the above fault code.
Classic example on motorway in 6th gear put foot down and engine light came on anti pollution.

Any ideas where I can look next?

Hi peeps
I suspect the solenoid is not working, did stick open a couple of times in the past, due to ill health I haven't used the car for a month or so, I have fuel up to the pump but not at the injectors.
Unfortunately the haynes book is as helpful as a chocolate teapot, it looks like the solenoid is under a plastic housing, I have removed the...