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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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04 Jan 2010, 19:44

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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
C5 facelift hatchback, weather seal on tailgate failed.

by Bob_V » Yesterday, 18:00

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I have had three C5 Hatchbacks. On each one the tailgate weather sealing strip has failed in one way or another. The first two were sold before they were replaced.
Has anyone gone through the process of replacing this weatherstrip? On my current C5 (a recent acquisition) it really needs replacing. The part number is 8707 C1 and they appear to be...

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Thanks, looks like i'm just going to have to clean it up and trim it as best I can. It seems that it is some form of secondary seal. The main seal is the one I mentioned in my initial post 8707 C1 which will probably keep the water out. This is possibly why I ignored it on my other C5s. It is just that I am trying to get this car to be as good as...

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Yesterday, 23:13
Aisin AM6 problem

by barbrady » 19 Aug 2018, 20:07
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When I go on a motorway for hundreds km's, my transmission do the following. Usually I go with 140 km/h, and when I need slow down a bit (to 100-110) and after speed up again the gear shifted back to gear 5 and stuck there. I am going with 140 km/h in gear 5. At this time the manual change option also cease. I pull the shifter to manual, but the...

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Can't help but mine did something odd last week .

It held 4th all the way up the rev range ..in d.
I slowed down and it's been fine since but has never happened before ..
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Yesterday, 22:26
C4 EGS Gear Selector Coherence Fault

by AlienC4 » 28 Mar 2016, 18:40
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Hey Guys,
My first post - It's an intermittent problem that seems to be getting worse.
When working normally, it drives fine but sometimes a 'faulty gearbox' message flashes up..
when this happens it will still drive normally until you need to select 'N' or 'R' and then you're stuck in them until the car decides otherwise.
I used a 'Launch' diags...

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Hey Guys,

some useful information from AlienC4 the guy who opened this thread.
I never bothered getting this problem fixed, instead I found a solution which works every time and doubles up as a theft deterrent.
I discovered that if you press and hold the footbrake you can select your gear position (R, N. A, M)
then use your paddles to toggle...
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Yesterday, 21:54
Got some blackberry stains in my white paint. How do I clean it out?

by kenbw2 » Yesterday, 13:52

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The stains in question

I backed right into a blackberry bush on Sunday (today being Tuesday) and noticed this yesterday. Tried to clean it off today and most of it came off but I'm left with these purple streaks that won't come off. I assume it's soaked into the paint.

Been to one of those East European car wash places and they said they...

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This stuffs removes virtually anything from paintwork -....................even your wax so you will have to re-polish afterwards =D>

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Yesterday, 20:15
Cam belt on a 2.2 204bhp diesel

by C5_Jack » Yesterday, 15:51

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Hello All

Does someone know when the cam belt is due on the 2.2 204Bhp diesel?

Cheers

Jack

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Hi Jack, every 240k km (150k miles) or every 10 years for normal conditions or every 180k km (120k miles) or every 10 years for arduous conditions.

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Yesterday, 16:27
Citroen Dispatch.

by wonderdispatch1 » 20 Aug 2018, 20:49

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could could help me.

I started my dispatch van diesel 2011 L2h1 a few weeks back & everything seemed fine, it was raining so I had my windscreen wipers on. I drove it for approx 4mins & the rain had stopped, so i turned my windscreen wipers off. However they did not turn off. No matter what I did with the...

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I think I would first pull out the under bonnet fusebox to check for signs of water ingress.
Is the cover fitted on securely & correctly?

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Yesterday, 15:07
Citroen C5 X7 Windscreen Wipers

by andyhugill » 17 Feb 2018, 14:54
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Any guidance please,

2008 C5 X7, 2.0 HDI Estate. Wipers have been mis behaving for a while. Firstly stuck on intermediate on whichever setting then they folded over each other and left stopped working with right jerking up about 4 then back down again. I've read that it's probably the ECU in the slave, left side. I have removed the motors and...

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Completely different designs Paul:

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C5 X7 Wiper Motors 407 Wiper Motors C6 Wiper Motors

From what I can tell just from the diagrams, the X7 has what seem to have few mechanical parts in comparison with the other 2 - and would be newer of course as the 407 run was from 2003 to...
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Yesterday, 13:06
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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It looks to me to be very similar to:

Looking at which I think is the original datasheet,
and which is the Farnell datasheet.

AFAICT, it looks an exact match, thank you! No doubt it would have taken me a long time to work out what and how to cross-reference such a component.
Cheap as chips too, even with their non-trade handling fee.
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Yesterday, 12:53
Citroen C5 X7 09 plate limp mode

by Gummbo » 18 Aug 2018, 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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Jbbu is absolutely correct - the 0382N4 hose is only listed for the Peugeot 406 and not even listed against any Citroen models as you can see and the part looks completely different:

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Peugeot 406 Turbo Air Piping
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Yesterday, 00:53
Al4 transmission oil change

by Mattschmidt » 19 Aug 2018, 20:12

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Just a guick question on oil change on a C5:

Based on your experience, would you change oil dynamically or statically?

Dynamically requires a professional garage hence can be a lot more expensive than static change in my own private garage.

Is it worth paying more?

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Right. Will do that. Cheers

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20 Aug 2018, 22:46
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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You might on the older ones, but not the later units, but glad you got it working. :)

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20 Aug 2018, 21:59
Need help with Xantia's window mechanisem

by atr » 26 May 2018, 05:33

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Hi
In my Xantia, 2001 (lhd, if it makes any difference) the front left (driver) door's window mechanisem went belly up. the steel cable fell off it's route - the cable is not torn, as far as I can see it just disintegrated and the window itself fell down to fully open position. I hope that the Xantia veterans in the forum remember how to fix it...

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Re-stringing with stainless steel multistrand is recommended.

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20 Aug 2018, 21:47
Cirtoen C5 X7 Tourer Noisy Suspension pump

by mrhardware » 18 Aug 2018, 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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Glad you sorted, it, but at least you know how to do it I’m future now.

Yes I also replaced my strut recently -the right hand one and bought mine from apoland too. Was an original and about £140 less than the dealer.

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20 Aug 2018, 21:19
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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Cheers Marc

The replacement is now on its way from Europe. will update on progress :-)

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20 Aug 2018, 20:41
C3 Steering column cover removal

by webby » 18 May 2018, 08:17

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I am trying to remove the steering column cover on the wife's 2004 C3 to look at the faulty indicator ( it won't click into place for a left turn) but I can't really see any screws to undo the cover like on most other cars. There are 2 tiny hole at the bottom of the underneath cover but so small I can't even see what's in there. Taken a couple of...

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Going on the price of the indicator stalk and the issues I had just changing a headlight bulb, I will be pushing my wife to buy something other than a Citroen now... I think you'll find it's not just a Peugeot/Citroen problem. Many (most?) modern cars seem to be made without thought for easy replacement of headlamp bulbs or other service items.

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20 Aug 2018, 18:39
Window washer problem

by kavanagh76 » 20 Aug 2018, 17:27

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Hello all, new to the forum, I've just recently bought a 2003 Citroen Picasso Diesel and it was due its MOT today the only thing it failed on was that the jet washers for the windscreen didn't squirt water, the wipers work I can hear the pump working but there's no water coming through, any help would be appreciated thanks.

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Have a read of my blog starting here
See if it helps

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20 Aug 2018, 17:38
Steering ram bolt, Size ?

by Stickyfinger » 20 Aug 2018, 14:54

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The big Torx bolt on the mounting/pipe end, who knows the size ?

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The actual size, or the head size? Xantia, presumably?

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20 Aug 2018, 16:28
throttle response

by IAN SIMPSON » 20 Aug 2018, 16:27

my c3 1.4 diesel chassis no vf7fc8hzc29126100 has a problem when at idle the engine revs freely up and down when driving once you let the throttle off to change gear the revs don't come down as they should it has a long delay it is like this in every gear .once they come down ,change gear its the same in the next gear when the car decides to drop...

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20 Aug 2018, 16:27
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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Great - glad it's all sorted and thanks for updating the thread so it helps others. :-D

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20 Aug 2018, 16:19
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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03 Picasso new purchase occasionally drops out of 5th 2 l HDI Exclusive
assuming loos nut
torque required would be help full
gathered the nut is peened but can not have been done correctly

only on the picasso production line ?

ps any thread on central locking
only actually locking drivers door
thanks
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20 Aug 2018, 12:37
Citroen C5 I, 2004, ECU flash, tow wiring, alloy wheels

by DoomsDay » 25 May 2018, 09:29
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Hello everyone!

I am looking into this forum for quite some time now (since I have my C5). However, I cannot find any good instructions, info and recommendations about next few things I will talk about.

Firstly, my car is Citroen C5 I Estate Exclusive, 2004 2.0 HDI with 80kw/109hp and has now 225 000 km.

I bought it as my first car, because it...

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Although Siemens and Bosch were certainly the main Injection ECUs for the time Paul, there were significant variations within those units for the different engines and options. Agreed but I still think that all Bosch had a tank pump and all Siemens had a hand pump.
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20 Aug 2018, 10:19
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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No worries, another result, excellent work - it just goes to show how hidden some of these breakages can be. :-D
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19 Aug 2018, 23:11
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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Thanks. Yes the MAP seems to be reading 1000mbar or so at idle. Where will the filter be for the solenoid?
I might try cleaning the vanes. I've seen people use Mr Muscle. Would this be fine on this turbo? Vanes seem easy to get to
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19 Aug 2018, 21:45
C5 x7 / mk3 wiper blades

by Y Cymro » 18 Aug 2018, 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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I recently got a wiper blade sander, similar to the one in the following link. I have found that it does (when used properly) a decent job;

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19 Aug 2018, 18:30
HDI into non HDI

by minkynuts » 19 Aug 2018, 09:21

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I have a year 2000 Picasso non HDI that is slowly giving up the ghost. I also Have a Xantia 2000 HDI with an engine that has only done 100,000 miles and is in perfect condition. Is there a way I can drop the HDI engine into my Picasso

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Yes, correct Mike - no non-HDI Diesels on the Xsara Picasso. I would also have to agree with the above, as it is not just the electronics that need to be compatible, but other major components that won't be compatible.

I had a shonky old Xantia HDi 110 some years ago, and a lovely Xantia Activa, which was mint, I used it every day, but it was...

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19 Aug 2018, 15:44
Citroen C5 - N/S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PROBLEM

by Jeff » 09 Nov 2010, 23:18
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My car recently passed the MOT and the examiner advised me the front N/S pads were binding on the discs. I noticed the O/S caliper Hand Brake lever (on side of caliper)had more travel than the N/S and adjusting the HB cable made no difference. I got a refurbished caliper for the N/S and swapped it over and bled that part of the system. I rebled...

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This is a picture of inside piston mechanism. There is a breather orifice in the piston wich need to be cleaned in order the piston to retract away from the brake pads

You can see the wire thru that breather hole
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19 Aug 2018, 13:16
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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Hi again, my apologies but I should have added that you will need to purchase 4 new copper seal washers for the injectors these are also use once items and make sure the plastic sleeves are present on the injector bodies not only do these stop dirt etc getting in but also centralise the injector in the bore.
Also when the job is completed check...

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19 Aug 2018, 11:33
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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well, its all come to a grinding halt for a couple of days, one of the Unions into the LSV is a larger size than those I have, and by the time I realised, it was lunchtime on Saturday and Pirtek had just closed.
Monday's 'out' for me so am hoping to source said Union Tues'.

Anyone know if I shall find I can get a new Bleed Valve there too (for...

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19 Aug 2018, 10:43
Xado experiment ( driving without oil )

by Raul » 17 Aug 2018, 21:07
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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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Its amazing how long an engine will run with no oil if driven gently, if you thrash it seizure is inevitable but driven very carefully so that the oil left on the moving surfaces stays there it can run for miles.

I had a Granada estate fitted with a Perkins 4/108 engine many years ago on which the high pressure oil feed failed, I drove it gently...
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19 Aug 2018, 10:19
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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18 Aug 2018, 23:46
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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Last post by Bob_V
18 Aug 2018, 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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Last post by Huskyxantia
18 Aug 2018, 21:48
Citroen c8 coolant leak.

by Marty762005 » 18 Aug 2018, 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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Last post by GiveMeABreak
18 Aug 2018, 19:18
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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Last post by Stewart(oily)
18 Aug 2018, 16:29
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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Last post by Charliedog7
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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Last post by Timmo
17 Aug 2018, 21:01
Changing oil using oil change pump.

by boristhespie » 15 Aug 2018, 09:03
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Hi

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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Last post by myglaren
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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Last post by wazzy
17 Aug 2018, 19:14
heater blower

by wazzy » 17 Aug 2018, 13:00

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Having trouble locating blower heater motor on my Citroen Picasso xsara with air conditioning year 2006 :-x anyone HELP

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And the control panel works

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Last post by wazzy
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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Last post by moizeau
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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Last post by EDC5
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...
Xantia_Bumper_off by Clogzz.jpg
It's from this post by Clogzz in 2009:
viewtopic.php?p=186998#p186998

If front bumper removal is possible (with bonnet shut), that does look like the complete way in.
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Last post by white exec
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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Last post by GiveMeABreak
17 Aug 2018, 13:10

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