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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
New Diagnostics Forum

by GiveMeABreak » 18 Mar 2018, 13:26 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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Please note the new ' Diagnostics ' sub forum that has been added to the main page.

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Link to New Diagnostic Forum

As some of you will be aware, we had merged all the Lexia & Diagbox related threads. This was kept in the Citroen technical forum. However because this topic has grown significantly over the years as the software and...

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Please note that if you want to see new posts from the Diagnostic Forum, you will need to SUBSCRIBE to the forum. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Subscribe button.

This needs to be done because it is a new sub-forum, and therefore will not be in your existing subscriptions.

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26 Mar 2018, 00:38
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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13 Oct 2017, 18:06
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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please help! Strut Tops.

by taffy » 06 Feb 2013, 15:17
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Hi everyone! For years I have owned xantias I've had 12 and today has got me really worried!!! Citroen don't sell strut tops anymore!!!???? Please help me mine are gona go soon and iv spent 3000 on it...can't stop now lol!!...thanks in advance

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Can anyone post up picks of failing strut tops on the car ? For ref , thanks. In the engine bay mine look ok ?

Have you read this Another speared Xantia strut top...Check YOURS! ?

Generally you need to look from underneath to assess their condition for rust, rubber failures are harder to detect, but if one sphere is sitting higher than the...
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13 Aug 2018, 07:19
Check your POSITIVE batery lead!! PICS ADDED!!

by citroenxm » 19 Jan 2012, 13:39
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So.. this week, I learent a bit about potetiial fire hazard.. Even on LATE Xantia HDi's...

Main car in Question as in my blog.. Mums Y reg 2001 HDi 110.

Basically, the car failed to start and had always been slow to start.. unit it failed this week. So thinking as quick as sticking a new battery on.. this was fine untill I looked a bit deeper,...

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Hi all
I thought I'd mentioned, way back when, that I have the equipment to produce these leads, to a higher spec than original.
I was wondering why nobody ever asked, but now I've read the whole thread again and no such post from me appears to be there.
Sorry guys, I don't know what happened.
If anyone needs a lead made up and is willing to cover...
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15 Jul 2018, 01:49
Eolys?

by wizzer59 » 08 Nov 2012, 01:17
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Ive been told there are two types eolys, what goes in mine? its a 02 C5 2.2HDI 136 Exclusive hatch, been looking at Pat fluid DPX 42/176 is that ok?

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Useful link, emissions equipment/liquids supply
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13 Jul 2018, 07:54
Citroen Recommmended Engine & Gearbox Oils

by GiveMeABreak » 14 Dec 2016, 17:52

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As we get many questions about the right type of engine and gearbox oils to use, I've compiled a guide for most of the engines and gearboxes on the FCF Wiki.

This guide is for Citroen recommended oils for the specified engines and climates, providing the part numbers for these products. There are other oils available, but they should meet the...

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The link is working. Will bookmark that

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31 May 2018, 03:34
C5 (X7) Component Failures /Faults / Replacements Poll

by GiveMeABreak » 01 Mar 2018, 19:21
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C5 (X7) Component Failures /Faults / Replacements Polll

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This is just an experiment to see if this is something that would be of interest to members and could be extended to other models. There would seem to be common and not so common part failures, so I thought an ongoing poll may be useful for members to record...

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There aren't any diagrams for the internals Robin - it's another replacement module - however it will be worth attempting a DIY clean with some electrical contact cleaner. We have a problem with the temperature / timer 'jog dial' on our oven - you either get a small increment or it goes mad and jumps hours making fine tuning an art. I used some...
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16 May 2018, 12:53
Xantia plumbing

by KennyW » 27 Apr 2014, 17:58
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Hi All,

Can anyone tell me if pipe no 9 from front and rear braking supply (1st diagram) goes over or around diesel tank on my old gal as I will have to probably have to replace same when I trying to fix my problem with my feed pip into anti sink sphere.

see other thread below

Kenny

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You don't have to remove the rear cylinder to fit a dowty seal. I've just done it in about 2 hrs using a multi tool. Instructions are on the dowty seals work thread
And just done a second one in 1hr 15 min from wheels down to wheels down.
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22 Mar 2018, 18:05
Diagnostic Equipment Advice

by myglaren » 18 Nov 2016, 18:01

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Please note the following points when using Lexia, Planet or Clip diagnostic equipment!

A Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) and associated software such as Diagbox, Lexia, and Peugeot Planet 2000 are professional-level diagnostic tools. Extreme care should be taken when using these devices as incorrect use may adversely affect your vehicle...

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Damnit!

Should have locked it :(

Have now :P

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18 Nov 2016, 18:50
New parking sensors not working - have I forgotten something?

by nizzehult » 17 Aug 2018, 09:50

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New here so be gentle :)

I have a tricky question about parking sensors.
I have a C3 2007 1.6 HDi and when I bought it the Parking assistence faulty message came up every time I put in reverse.
Lexia said that two sensors were faulty so I ordered them from Latvia for less than £25 inkl P&P. Not Valeo (original) though.
These actually:

It...

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The reason there are 3 types is the anodised one, the painted one and the non painted one, which is 659095 and the one I referenced. Just pick the one you need.

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However, the point I am trying to make is that the ones you have linked to are not genuine ones, they are just aftermarket ones and are saying...

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Yesterday, 23:46
Xado experiment ( driving without oil )

by Raul » 17 Aug 2018, 21:07
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Hi

I would like to hear your opinion about this. So here is what happened: after warming up the engine ( treated with xado ) I removed the oil plug and drained the oil. I waited approximately 15 min to drain as much oil as possible and then I put the oil plug back and started the engine. The oil and stop light were constantly on. I drove 2x30 km...

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MSDS sheets only have to disclose harmful chemicals in a mixture, therefore some things are not listed as they don't have to be. A good example of this is those 'spare tyre in a can' things, their MSDS lists a few things which add up to a few percent, the vast majority of the volume is taken up with liquid latex, but, as this isn't harmful, it is...
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Yesterday, 23:14
Citroen C5 Facelift 2007 2.0 Hdi Exclusive Auto Headlights not working

by Bob_V » 10 Aug 2018, 22:05

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I have two C5s. Both 2007 model 2.0 Hdi Exclusive. One is an Estate, the other a Hatchback.

My problem is that the Automatic Headlights on the Hatchback (a recent acquisition) do not switch on automatically.

On the Hatchback the option is missing in the Configuration Menu (Configure Lighting) to turn on the Automatic Headlights or to enable the...

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OK Problem solved.
After much poking about with my Lexia I found that the 'Brightness Sensor' was flagged as 'missing' on the car with the fault. The car without the fault the sensor was flagged as 'present'. This parameter was well hidden in the BSI Configuration. When changed to 'present' the missing menu items appeared correctly and could be...

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Yesterday, 22:05
Xantia is using up too much fuel

by wonderd » 25 Mar 2006, 13:51

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My 96 2.0L 16V manual gear xantia is 'drinking' fuel like if it was free.

It all started after i bought the car a few months ago, the consumption was 1L/11Km, and it was time for new plugs, oil and filters changed.

I did that myself making sure that all the parts and liquids are bought from the main dealer which uses original parts.

At that...

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Maybe ran out of fuel and got well lost lol

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Yesterday, 21:48
C5 x7 / mk3 wiper blades

by Y Cymro » Yesterday, 15:28

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Drivers side genuine Citroen part front wiper blade rubber is braking up after less than a year. I don’t have the receipt to return it so bought a pair of Bosch Aero replacements which don’t fit the arms properly - there’s a taper on the arm which stops the after market blade from fitting correctly.
I’m loathe to buy another Citroen one as they...

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Yes, the good old economy mode is really there to help you not get into a situation where the battery has insufficent power to start the vehicle by managing certain functions and shutting off power to some non-essential devices. On a lot of X7s (and other PSA vehicles) the battery negative terminal is fitted with a BCSCU (Battery Charge Status...

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Yesterday, 20:28
Cirtoen C5 X7 Tourer Noisy Suspension pump

by mrhardware » Yesterday, 20:01

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Hi All
Just had a new passanger side strut fitted and when i got car back noticed that the noise that the suspension pump had changed from what i was us to.
Could this be trapped air or is it signs of something more sinister .

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ooohhh - well that could be several things.

I don't know where you had the work done - was it a main Citroen dealer?

It may be a matter of needing the system bleeding again - they should of done this for you as part of the strut replacement, but there you go. You can do this yourself:

Usual procedure: Engine running, raise to high, then lower...

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Yesterday, 20:13
Citroen c8 coolant leak.

by Marty762005 » Yesterday, 18:08

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Hi guys, does anyone have any idea what the part is called that the expansion tank joins to at the back of the engine, its a plastic elbow/flange attached to the engine block by 2 bolts.
Car is a c8 2.2 hdi 53 plate.
Mine has given up and has split just above the bottom bolt .
Many thanks in advance.

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Well there's plenty of help and advice here if you need it in future.

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Yesterday, 19:18
Electrican help please? Citroen C4GP ABS wiring mare (fixed)

by pauldoubleyou » 10 Jan 2017, 16:16

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Hi everyone, I have a Citroen C4 grand picasso 1.8 petrol, and it has a permanent fault with the ABS system I cant clear.

I have a full Lexia and am getting a ground to positive / negative / open circuit on the drivers front ABS sensor. I have replaced it twice, and also cut out the plug inside the wing to rule it out.

I am now leaning towards...

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Hi and welcome.

I'll need a VIN in order to access the correct wiring diagram, then I can advise you of the pinouts. Post or PM it.

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Yesterday, 18:10
Citroen C5 X7 09 plate limp mode

by Gummbo » Yesterday, 14:26

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Hi I have a Citroen C5 X7 2009 2 .2 that will not rev over 3000 revs it is blowing a little bit of black smoke on acceleration and continually showing on the dash fuel flap open the only fault code that it keeps giving me is p1351 and p0229 can anybody shed any light on what it could possibly be as I am at the end of my tether. please help

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Hi, I'll need your VIN to determine the specific codes in relation to your engine first of all. Post or PM it if you prefer :wink:

Initially it sounds like the engine management ECU has limited power to protect the engine. This is a specific back up mode and won't allow you to exceed this until the problem is resolved. Once I have this info, I...

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Yesterday, 18:06
Depollution Fault 1.6 HDI GP

by Delvey » 03 Jul 2018, 14:43
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I had an issue with a depollution fault on a 1.6 HDI C4 Grand Picasso. A new exhaust pressure sensor has solved this issue after checking diagbox to see the issue. I then ran a forced regeneration on the motorway last night as the level of soot read 98%, but again came with the depollution message. The regen seemed to be going fine until...

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Just going back to what you were saying earlier about not problem at high speed driving, but the issue is with idling / low speed in relation to the turbo:

The turbine, activated by the exhaust gas, drives the compressor which compresses the inlet air.
The rotation of the fins on their respective shafts permits:
Variation of the inlet section...
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Yesterday, 18:00
Overheating, overboosting, black smoke! Urgh!

by Bsim9751 » 13 Aug 2018, 22:57
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Ok I’ve chucked an xud out of a 306 d turbo into my little c15 van. I’m new to diesels so bear with me. I fitted a temp gauge and boost gauge so I can keep an eye on things but it’s bad news. It’s overheating after 5 mins driving but the red light on the dash isn’t lighting, 3 gear boost runs are hitting 1.1bar, which I understand is to much for...

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On my S2 Xantia, late 1.9 td the fans did not kick in until 95 degrees, I was used to my BX fans chiming at 88 degrees and until I realised I was pulling the brown connector off the thermostat housing to force the fans, I only found out when on a busy motorway I watched the temp climb to 95 and then they kicked in.
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Yesterday, 16:29
Car jumping out of 5th gear and now unable to select it

by tomthered » 10 Apr 2015, 08:50
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I have a 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6HDI model. This past week it has been jumping out of 5th gear, but all the other gears work fine. It tends to be when acceleration is on the engine when it jumps out of gear. Holding the gear stick held it it. However, this morning I cannot now get 5th gear. Does anyone have any idea what this is please?...

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Yes, that has to be the best head-scratcher for a while now! #-o
Throw some details our way, Patrick, and we'll see what we can come up with.
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Yesterday, 10:57
LDS Levels

by StevieOMG » 04 Oct 2010, 21:24

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Can anyone tell me how to check the LDS level in my C5 estate

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Hellrazor5543,

Many thanks for your advice

Bob

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17 Aug 2018, 21:51
Cold start chug chuggery Xantia td

by Timmo » 05 Jun 2018, 11:01
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Morning all,
At long last I've decided to get around tl recording the ol'girl starting from cold, has been behaving this was since Septemberish time i suppose, never normally worry about it as it clears through as hopefully the video will show,
Am i correct on thinking that the cold start side has gone a little wonky?? Drive absolutely fine when...

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Finally got around to the plugs today, first 2 (gear box end) were an absolute breeze, as suggested plug 3 and the 8mm ratchet spanner gave up! That nut had been significantly rounded before, replaced with a new one as a matter of course, that one was a bit trickier, but just over the half an hour mark to get it buttoned up,
Don't think I really...
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17 Aug 2018, 21:01
Changing oil using oil change pump.

by boristhespie » 15 Aug 2018, 09:03
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Bought an oil change pump fae Lidls a while gack. Needing oil changes in both 06 136bhp HDI mk2 Citroen and also a 04 hdi 1.6 C4, however I read somewhere that I should not use a pump to remove oil from Citroem engines. Some saying it wouod affect the turbo? I thought I would ask the experts so...Can anyone advise if it is okay to use the pump...

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It is a couple of months since I last changed the oil in my C5 but I'm sure the drain plug is located to the rear of the sump on the lower edge.
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17 Aug 2018, 20:43
gear linkage

by wazzy » 14 Aug 2018, 07:25

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HELP Have :( problem with gears gears stiff when changing then got stuck in reverse had to call recovery ok said it was gear linkage nightmare to get to so one of the gear linkage cables won't move up and down sleeve it's the one on the right on gear shift in car so could that be problem and how do I remove cables pics please if any

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Hi where can I get the tool for gear lever

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17 Aug 2018, 19:14
heater blower

by wazzy » 17 Aug 2018, 13:00

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Hi heater blower was cutting out then on again now completely stopped any help what might be causing it car is xsasa Picasso 2006

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And the control panel works

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17 Aug 2018, 17:35
Front right hand side wheel Bearing Citroen c5 2004 - 2008

by Gazzaman22 » 16 Aug 2018, 22:49

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Hi Guys

VIN is VF7RC9********

Got a whirring noise coming from the old lady.
Has anybody completed a wheel bearing DIY job them selves or seen any post on what to do?

Gary

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If it's just run a bit dry (sounds like a bomber plane and is usually worse when turning left or right at moderate speed) it could last months, if there's play then possibly hours! Follow Marc's advice and get it done as soon as possible. Do the monkey work yourself to remove and refit and give it to the mechanic to press the bearing in and out....

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17 Aug 2018, 17:33
RHR Doseur / Throttle operation

by EDC5 » 06 Oct 2017, 18:40
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Is anyone familiar with the operation of the Butterfly in the intake of the DW10BTED4 engine?

Out of curiosity I bought a spare doeseur and connected the vacuum line to it, it didn't seem to do anything with the engine running or even with a few revs but when I turned the engine off it closed as if to choke the engine to make sure it stopped.

I...

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Just as an update to this thread, stumbling across this diagram Marc posted about the fuel / air system on the Siemens operated DW10B the Doseur is called the Throttle Butterfly Housing (EGR) . Therefore I can conclude that the Air Doseur is indeed used to assist the EGR system.

Diagram here, Siemens system, note points 1 and 21:...
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17 Aug 2018, 16:38
Help getting into bonnet of a Xantia...

by wurlycorner » 09 Aug 2018, 17:06
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Hi all,

Need some help getting under the skin of my latest Activa acquisition... Basically the bonnet won't open.

The cable and handle etc are all intact, but it's been laid up for years and after pulling as hard as I dare, the latches aren't releasing. Clearly there is no point in pulling so hard that I break the handle, but I do need to get...

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Don't know whether this pic is at all helpful, or even applies to your model...
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It's from this post by Clogzz in 2009:
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If front bumper removal is possible (with bonnet shut), that does look like the complete way in.
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17 Aug 2018, 16:32
Depollution system faulty

by Badtoad66 » 13 Aug 2018, 18:39

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I have a Citroen C4 VTR+ 1.6hdi with the error Depollution system faulty and the engine management light constantly on. The car is a 2005 with the VIN number 9HY which I am lead to believe is a 110bhp without DPF.
All was well until it ran out of fuel, although it was showing fuel left, I managed to bleed the fuel system and drain the fuel filter...

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Ok, if they are just temp faults, you should be fine after clearing as you have done - if it is anything more they will get triggered again if it isn't happy. Fingers crossed.

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17 Aug 2018, 13:10
C4 (B7) cooling fan acting strange

by onix45 » 17 Aug 2018, 06:17

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Hello,

I noticed that my radiator fan runs strangely on my 2013 C4 1.6 e-HDi.
Whenever the AC is on, the fan starts running really loudly for about 3 seconds, then stops for about 15-20 seconds, and does it again. This happens even when i start the car in the morning when everything is cold.
I recently had the car at the dealer for an oil change...

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I would always suggest getting it diagnosed first to check the fault code (if any) before replacing parts - however, I have heard of a few cases where the fan was running on high speed at start up and replacing the Fan Cooling Resistance unit has cured the problem.

C4 Fan Cooling Unit.PNG C4 Fan Cooling Unit Resistance.PNG
The fan cooling unit...

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17 Aug 2018, 13:02
Dorset Citroen Specialist?

by alex-james » 30 Jul 2018, 10:55

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I have a DS3 (2014) which is due a service but I'm struggling to find a Citroen or French Car specialist in the Dorset / Bournemouth / Pool area.

There are obviously a number of main dealers but I was hoping for an independent who knows his was around a Citroen rather than a generalist, if anyone has a recommendation I would be very grateful.

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I took it to Dory's in the end and could not speak highly enough of them. The service was completed at what I considered to be a fair price, I asked them about some timing issues and rather than fishing for extra work they said they had spotted them and just to keep an eye on them. I would definitely recommend, thanks for the tip guys.

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17 Aug 2018, 11:04
Xantia nearside rear brake pipe twisted

by chinkostu » 24 May 2018, 16:57

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Finally got around to removing the rear calipers on the Xantia, as it was squealing like mad and a little bit crooked. Bolts came out beautifully and the offside caliper posed no issues, however the nearside union on the brake pipe seemed a bit snug, it was only after turning it a bit futher and seeing the paint flake off that i realised i've...

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Flaring kit and pipe have arrived in the post today, fingers crossed ! Undoing Brake Unions isn't something I relish, but I have a number of Weapons in my armoury to achieve that.

I'm pretty confident the LSV's OK in itself but having fitted the new pipe I'll be attempting to cable tie or clamp it in the 'Loaded' position and briefly road-test...

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17 Aug 2018, 10:19
C5 Mk2 2.0 HDi fuel tank gives pollution error, .. resolved at last

by masood_ilyas » 08 Jun 2018, 21:12
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This refers to C5 Mk2 from 2006, 2.0 HDi 6 speed Automatic which is increasingly throwing pollution errors and going into limp home mode.
Local chap says it is showing De-pollution error only and he is of the opinion that I need a new fuel tank which has a built in pump and that has allegedly failed hence lack of fuel when needed most i.e...

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Great, thanks for digging that out Marc.

That's all the confirmation I need that the intake throttle is part of the EGR system.
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17 Aug 2018, 10:00
Early Xantia Sinker parts for sale.

by mirafioriman » 15 Aug 2018, 19:03

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Hi,

Still have a few Xantia parts available.

1.9d engine £ 150
Gearbox £100
Front height corrector £75
Tailgate with glass £100
Doors with glass etc £75 each
Full series 2 leather electric and heated seats in black with switches, door panels etc £200
Carpet pieces in grey pile
Rear bumper £25
Sunroof assembly £50
Front subframe £75
Passenger...

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Up in Cumbria. Seats are in nice condition. If you want some photos etc let me know.

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16 Aug 2018, 17:13
Xantia MK2 Keys

by aneesh84 » 04 Sep 2013, 13:54

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Hi,
For all those who have been following the forums, I had asked for advise on buying different cars, C5s, 406, Xantia, Laguna etc.

After all the advise I got from this forum, I recently bought a 1999 HDI Xantia 180k kms done for 2600 euros here in portugal. I was actually thinking of a C5 but a car in comparable condition was almost 2000 euros...

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I've tried this but it don't work for me.

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16 Aug 2018, 17:08
Help diagnosing C4 VTS problems (Ex Davie LEZ VTS 180)

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Help diagnosing C4 VTS problems (Ex Davie LEZ VTS 180)
This car is a 2007 Citroen C4 VTS 180 with the ew10j4s engine now on 91K miles. When I got it at 86K miles I changed the plugs (all good colour), air filter(very clogged) and oil plus filter (black). I also changed the VVT solenoid as I felt the car was not performing as it should and I still...

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What a massive pain in the bum!
As others said though, at least it's running right now!
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16 Aug 2018, 12:14
Absolute Filth! Inlet manifold carbon buildup and cleaning.

by EDC5 » 15 Aug 2018, 20:32

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Earlier today I removed my Air Doser and whilst I was there I decided to peer into the inlet manifold.

I'll let the video speak for itself:

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So there is obviously a lot of carbon / oil build-up in the inlet manifold. I shudder to think of what the valve ports look like :oops:

This is by no means unusual, the combination of EGR...

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I wish that were the case, unfortunately it appears that soot is not only abrasive, it removes the anti-wear coating layer that the engine oil lays on the metal surfaces.

That link above has a lot of interesting info regarding EGR and engine wear, it even proposes that the soot can block oil ways throughout the engine. We know this to be true...

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16 Aug 2018, 10:52
C4 heater/air con not working

by petef » 22 Dec 2016, 18:18
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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...

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Marc just bought one of these c4 for wife to run around in its a 2005 but heater only works on 4 assuming its the resistor are they hard to get at ??
Cheers
I've only just spotted this - must of missed it! Did you get the issue resolved?
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16 Aug 2018, 10:18
C5 X7 Mirror Confusion!

by centurus2400 » 16 Jul 2018, 20:36

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My car is an early C5 X7 Exclusive tourer, first registered in June 2008.
As such it comes with the fancy auto fold back electrochrome mirrors, which are very nice.
Earlier this year the passenger side one gave up auto folding, and it just sticks out permanently.

I decided to replace the mirror assembly complete, as the folding mechanism isn't...

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Hi Philip, from your VIN, I can determine that you have a slightly different mirror than the one I thought.

Yours doesn't have the Electrochrome dimming function, but is tinted and has the memory position function and fold-back.

The part numbers are:
Left: 8153SS
Right: 8153SN

So this one should fit straight in. I would keep the old one too as...

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16 Aug 2018, 10:04
C5 Tailgate Unlocking it'self

by StokeMusicDude » 15 Aug 2018, 21:44

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Over the last 4/5 weeks, my 55 plate Citroen C5 has started to unlock the tailgate as I get in or exit the car. At first, it was about 1 time in 20 . . now its nearer 19 in 20. Why has it started to do such an erratic thing!!? This is so annoying as if I forget to check the tailgate is secure, I either drive 20 yards only the have the car start...

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Do you mean the boot proper, or (if it an estate), the tailgate glass? If it is the latter I had this happen on my C5 Mk1 estate, and it was due to water having entered the switch and corroded it. When I replaced the switch (it should still be available for about £40) it resolved the problem.

Same as my C5 2 estate, I did mine a couple of...

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16 Aug 2018, 09:10
2007 citroen c4 sx heater not working

by norman 1971 » 14 Aug 2018, 21:46

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hi i have a citroen c4 sx 2007 1.6 petrol and heatet has stoped working heater blower working as ive taken it out and tested did have a c re gased about a mounth ago heater stoped working two weeks ago help please :?:

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Depending on the symptoms you have, you may find some pointers to the cause and possible ways forward here

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16 Aug 2018, 09:09
C5 After changing two pipes

by Kumar9989 » 14 Aug 2018, 18:14

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Citroen C5 2.0i 2001
Chassis number VF7DCRFNE76262538

After changing two pipes one from front absorber mounts and another from HP electric pump to pressure regulator the car front suspension goes up and down every 4seconds. Pipes charged due to leakage at flexible joints to a used ones ( one thick and one more thin one).

After a while we tried...

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Thanks for your reply....
We have replaced the hydraulic pump
The problem was solved.
Hydraulic pump faulty

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16 Aug 2018, 08:42
Steering rack diagram - Citroen C5

by Cupi34 » 15 Aug 2018, 16:18

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I’m having serious problems with the steering on my Citroen C5 2006. The local garage have found leaks from the rack and the steering has gotten heavy. They didn’t have enough information on this particular vehicle, so he asked me if I could send a detailed picture/diagram of the rack. And which type it is. Since this is a hydraulic Citroen, it...

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Yes, the diagrams are from your VIN specifically.

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15 Aug 2018, 23:45
54 C3 1.4HDI Door unlock fault

by MikeT » 13 Aug 2018, 16:02

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This is the second continuation of this post now the first problem has been fixed.

The following faults were logged

RADIO - Permanent fault. Of the radio aerial input (yet radio reception is perfectly clear)
AIRBAG - Temporary fault. Passenger's airbag deactivation Not Defined (P206F)
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY - Intermittent fault. No permanent...

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Bad terminology on my part, Marc. I mean signal as in a short burst (lest I burn the motors out) with BSI isolated.
The motors aren't K-linguistic (more's the pity as they could have flagged a diagnostic fault!). As long as they get power, they should turn.

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15 Aug 2018, 21:57
Xantia Central Locking

by flygirl757 » 14 Sep 2012, 00:57
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Hi Guys (again)

Xantia 1994 1.9TD
For about 7 years being having trouble with central locking. It works fine for a while and then throws a tantrum and doesn't work and then starts to work again. In fact, I've just checked my previous posts and I enquired about this a few years ago. Just wondering if there are any other ideas as the symptoms are...

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See:

Top man thank you so much.
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15 Aug 2018, 18:44
Engine cut out -' Anti-pollution system fault'

by MMB » 11 Aug 2018, 12:19

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Hello! I recently bought my first car (Citroen Picasso C3 DIESEL) and have just started driving it, principally for trips around town as I gain confidence. The other evening, the engine cut out on me, suddenly. I just had the time to more or less pull over. Just at that moment, the notice 'Anti-pollution system faulty' came up. The car did...

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Thank you for updating. Sorry you've parted from Citroen ownership but completely understand your choice in the circumstances.

All the best!

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15 Aug 2018, 12:02
Saxo remote fob

by Philip H » 13 Aug 2018, 14:53

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I have a 2002 Saxo with remote central locking and a Citroen fitted alarm. Some time ago the remote stopped working. A new battery lasted a few days. This got worse to the point where a new battery lasted less than a day.mive had the remote tested by a repair company. The chip is dead.

I read on here that it might be possible to program a second...

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No comment, check the 👜 as everything else usually ends up there! 😁

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14 Aug 2018, 22:07
Rear fog light not working, Window Relay location

by AleFaeN » 14 Aug 2018, 21:40

Hey there!
I am currently fixing a 2004 Citroen Berlingo, and have two questions:

My rear fog light stopped working after i got a trailer hitch mounted, i have heard there is some solution with adding an extra wire?

Where is the electric window relay located?

Thanks in advance!

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14 Aug 2018, 21:40
2010 C5 X7 2.0 Hdi VTR+ NAV 163 Injector Clamps

by C5owner » 14 Aug 2018, 19:54

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Hi,
I have recently had the injectors replaced on the above vehicle, however, since replacement, 2 clamps have since snapped.
I have now ordered a complete set of 4 from my local Citroen agent plus matching bolts.
Has anyone else suffered this issue, is it an easy job for a relative novice to replace these at home.
Cheers

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Take it back to who done it as it sounds like the job wasn't done correctly, I'm a firm believer in jobs being done correctly so go stomp them into doing it again .... Free of charge for all the hassle

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14 Aug 2018, 21:20
2010 C5 poor starting

by C5owner » 10 Mar 2017, 09:18

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Hi all,
I have a 2010 C5 VTR+nav 2.0 hdi 160.
It has just developed poor cold starting, the glow plugs have been replaced with oe ones from main agent, however the poor/non start issue has continued.
On inspection by local garage it appears that fuel is being drawn back to the tank.
Consequently the fuel filter was replaced along with new seal, as...

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Update,
After replacing the Starter, Airflow meter, Fuel filter and housing, then battery. The fault was actually a leaking injector. Since then the car seems to be eating injector clamps..

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14 Aug 2018, 19:57
ES9 V6 Transplant Immobiliser Question

by enrz » 20 Jun 2018, 06:16
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hi every body.
I need help
please help to me
Im koorosh From Iran
I have a sitroen xm Engne and dont have any Unit as immo or keypad
just have Engine , wire and ECU
please help me to kill immo and run this Engine and ECU
this is my telegram and whatsapp number : +98xxxxxxxx
Thanks alot

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hi every body
I success !!!
i can kill Immo and Neutralize the keypad
and Run my V6 Engine
Thank you all for help me
i Install This Engine to Samand Body-(Product of a car maker Company in iran)- and Run it .
then i can change O2 parameters to reduce fuel consumption.
0 to 100km in this car is less than 5 second!!!!!
i can help you about this...
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14 Aug 2018, 12:41

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