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probably get loads of advice saying dont etc , but looking for part worn tyres 185/65/15 hr
anyone know a place or link ?

Hi Guys.

I got my 2002 C2 2.0 16V Exclusive Auto just before xmas. When I got it it had a couple of tyres near the limit. I noticed the car felt like it wanted to over steer a little at times, especially when approaching full lock or on tight turns. I put this down to the dodgy tyres. Yesterday after noticing one was like a slick I got Kwik-Fit...

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The rear suspension on my C5 estate has failed (again). This is due to a leak on the high pressure feed on the pipe to the rear spheres roughly under the B post.

Believe it or not this is the third leak I've had in this area, It's normally found to have been where the the pipe clips into a clamp holding it into the chassis, salt...

I swear this car throws up a new niggle everyday! So far the list consists of:

*Cd player appears has a Cd stuck in it and will not play or eject

* rear brakes are squeaking quite a lot under braking, I suspect the pads, will investigate.

* cracks in the plastic cover of the instrument cluster, don't know if it can be replaced or not

* when...

I need an airbag switch Citroen want £24 which I dont want to pay I have tried e-bay no luck any other suggestions would be appreciated

allan

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I have an 03 plate C5 2.0 hdi 110........ It is really reliable and it's a lovley car, but it has no guts.... foot needs to be permanently to the floor to get it to go anywhere and from a standing start going up a hill it's embarrassing.......I replaced the maf with an oem one and it jumps a bit on tickover but the car starts first time,every...

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I'm new to the forum and would be grateful for some advice. I have a dispatch van on a 04 plate and the intercooler behind the front bumper needs replacing. I've got a new one but not sure how to go about it, i've looked at removing the front bumper but after removing fixings that i can see i still can't remove it. Can anyone help or has...

Well I won't be doing a service just yet (probably not until around August time), but before then I probably only have 3 visits to the UK (4 at most), so if I need to bring anything (tools or parts) back with me, I have ample opportunity if I plan now.

My C5 has over 122,000km on the clock, so by august time, I'm guessing it'll be around 128K, so...

I posted here about a week or so ago as I have a problem with the rear foglights on my S reg Saxo.

Initially the lights were not working - this I found was because no bulbs were fitted!

Fitted bulbs only to find that the rear fog lights are now on whenever the ignition is swiched on!

Obtained replacement stalk/switch - same problem!

I then...

Hello, sorry for long description, but more info, easy to understand.

Bought a Citroen C8 as non runner. By the seller been told that car was running ok and one moment were strange sound and car stop. When i got it i check the timing belt and pins- OK. Tried to start engine- No luck. Put on jump start and the car fired up, blue smokes and not...

Bought one of these last week a few niggles thought i would throw them open for discussion!
passenger footwell wet sunroof drain?
central locking has a mind of its will lock when closing drivers door (front and rear)
suspension sinks right down and ride is on the harsh side just new spheres?
been out of xantias for a while now but am liking this...

A few years ago the car had suffered the melted brown connector plug.

I cut the wires extended them with in line crimps (use ratchet crimper) and put insulated female spade connectors that fit directly onto the recessed male spades.

This extended the life of the aircon blower.

Last year I replaced the Aircon blower fan unit after it failed. I...

I drive a 59reg Partner company van. Today I visited a private client to collect an item. While I was there she mentioned her car battery had gone flat (perfectly good reasons, interior lights on overnight). As she had jump leads, but only one vehicle (her husband was out), I offered to help jump start her car. I popped open the bonnets, and...

Cassy has decided to become a hippy (probably too long on a vegetarian diet) and embrace a free life.
Her locks don't like staying locked.
Quite often she unlocks straight away, but at other times I've returned to find her unlocked which is a bit of a worry.

So obviously one of the locks is sticking and getting the unlock command or my IR...

Hi all,

I’ve bought a new stepper motor to replace the faulty one.

However, I’m unable to get a mechanic who is willing to lend a helping hand to install it. No one is confident enough to do it without some sorts of instruction guide.

Can any kind souls here help me out by pointing me to a guide to do it?

Kindly advise me.

Thank you very...

Hi all,

Is there an aftermarket Folding Wing Mirror with signal light for our C5 II (Year 2007)?

I would like to get hold of a set if there is such thing in the market.

Alternatively, did someone used aftermarket signal light module and stick to the original folding wing mirror instead?

Kindly advise me and Thank you very much.

Regards,

awesome bx seen today outside dealers in Sunderland , think im in love

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Directed here by Malcolm from the Citroen Car CLub website.

I'm trying to find the LHM return hose marked no. 7 on the attached diagram.

The one on my car is so brittle that when I took the LHM tank out it broke apart in my hand, and I've done a very temporary repair.

If someone can point me in the right direction that would be much...

Hi All,

Just picked up a new to me Xantia Td to pop to work in and use as a general work horse. So far all seems well apart from a few niggles but will sort them over time.

Got a few queries that I hope you can help me on...

Tyres - Currently I am on standard 15 Steels running the standard 185 65 15 sized tyres. Am I able to change to 195 65...

Is there anything I should know, also track rods and drop links

Hi guys,
long time no post but had nothing go wrong! until now...
i have just bought an 02 2.2 sx which has serious suspension fault up on the dash. I had the car delivered home and managed to get it up on the ramp thinking major leak have had a good look but nothing ,topped the fluid up (probably too much now ) and still nothing so can someone...

Was wondering if anyone could answer this,

My C5 had the instruments out at the dealer before I got it to replace a bulb, all good......apart from the glass now has little hairline cracks on it from them being a bit rough with it, Is there any way of obtaining a replacement?

Cheers in advance

Set off in my car this morning and at the first hill there was just no power there - no turbo.
A bit worried as I have only bought the car recently. Is this common? Will it come back on by itself?
It's been running fine as far as I can tell with plenty of power when needed up to now.

Hi, I've got a 2001 C5 2.2 HDi SX (Manual) and It's got Anti Pollution fault... my mechanic took it to get the fault codes read and it came back with the following fault codes :

P1447 - Particle emission filter, filter holed.
P0100 - Mass air flow sensor, short-circuit to battery positive
P1435 - Additive system; disfunction
P0245 - Turbo...

I need to replace the transistors can you tell me how to remove the fan assembly from the motor
thanks
allan

XM 2,0 TCT XU10J2TE 147PS

Car starts in hot or cold condition without any issues. When cold, you can drive about 3km. Then it suddenly starts bucking and doesn't react to the accelerator pedal.
If you declutch it in this condition, the engine stalls, but can be restarted immediately without a problem. You can continue driving some 10 kilometers,...

Hi, noticed yesterday that my 2000 Xantia HDI is making a rushing or roaring sort of noise when I accelerate. The harder I accelerate, the louder the noise. It definitely seems to be coming from the left rear, so I'm thinking it is exhaust related. Driving along at 40, there is no sound. At 60, it can be heard slightly, but seems to fade away....

Thinking of teaching myself how to do a cambelt change, with my ZX as a test mule. What engine code would I have? 1.4 8v. Is it written anywhere on the engine so I can go and have a look?

Cheers

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on way home from work today my c8 2.2 hdi lost power to the extent that is was crawling up a small hill having to put the car into 1st just to get it up. no warnings on the dash. took it to my mates house and plugged it into his diagnostics and got 2 fault codes p0026 p00c2 ?? checked hoses from turbo and no bust ones were obvious, cleared...

The car is running fine but a week ago I was out and it 'coughed' once then was ok, next day I started it and it stopped within a few seconds. Did this a few times with the same result.
Started if a couple of days later and it runs ok, but didn't want to take it out without checking for problems. I am in France and if it packs up I am not allowed...

Guilty of not checking the oil for months (have been willing the car to die due to the dreaded HP fuel problem). Anyway checked it and found water in the oil, but the coolant level hasn't dropped and no sign of oil in the water. I suspect water has gotten in via the air intake in all the very wet weather we had a while back. I've had this happen...

We have just purchased a 3 year old C5 Exclusive Tourer with the hydropneumatic suspension. At first all seemed well however after a week of driving the rear suspension started going down suddenly and quickly then automatically pumping itself up again whilst driving. It sometimes does it whilst at a stand but most frequently whilst driving, speed...

Evening all,

Quick question for you, is the brake fluid separate to the hydraulic system with the C5, and if so what fluid spec is advised. Im so used to the Xantia so want to make sure I make no mistakes! Also what is the interval for a LDS change? Thinking it may be time to get it done.

Cheers all.

The water house that comes of the right side of engine to the expansion bottle.

A 10mm rubber pipe comes of the thermostat (thinks) housing and after 10cm goes into a smaller plastic 5mm pipe for approx 40cm and then back into 10mm rubber hose to the expansion bottle.

Can I just replace with a 10mm straight hose from side of engine to the...

Both as a heads up to those interested and in order to gain the general consensus on this stuff i thought i would post this.

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When applying the 25% discount sums up to a little over £15, free delivery.
Has anyone used this, i have been running the recommended total quartz in my 2.0hdi 8v c5, but with...

What a convenient time of the year! #-o

The STOP light on my dash kept flicking when pulling away on the way to the shops :evil:
Pulled in and checked the level, float below the bottom red line.
Handily there was a friendly local motor factors still open that stocked the magical green stuff, 2l bought dumped a litre in - float now on level with...

Warning came up tonight as I nipped to the shop. No puncture . I will give it a puff of air tomorrow in daylight to see if that cures it. After a warm day, it has turned very cold now and I'm wondering if expansion and contraction of air in the tyre has maybe caused the alarm to sound.
Anyone got any thoughts? 8-[

Being semi retired, and with bugger all to keep me occupied today, I have been looking back through the last few weeks posts on the forum.
I've noticed quite a few members asking for advice on various problems, some kind members replying with very good detail, some with drawings, part numbers etc , to help out.
Now what gets right up my nose is,...

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My 98 xantia td estate is extra rattly and a less then presise od steering at the moment. That'll be the farm track no doubt.
I've done the outer track rode ends several times already as mot fails however i've never been taught how to inspect the car to identify the issue. the track rods feel tight but it might not be that. Its definately...

Ok on the o/s/f suspension leg there is fluid leaking down, is there a seal or does it mean a new suspension leg?

Is there any special measures to working on the suspension like needing to pressurize up the system or bleeding or is it just a case of topping up fluid and starting the engine?

Thank you.

I occasionally get the asp/anti pollution fault (usually only when heavy with the right boot) and having replaced the swirl valve actuator last year (broken ball joint, rubber diaphragm A1 condition despite mileage) I put it down to a leak in the tubing somewhere. Now, as this car is 10 years old I can forgive some tubing perishing / splitting and...

Hi guys.

Just been nosing on Ebay and seen some LED replacement lights which I really like the look of.

Has anyone fitted these to a 2002 C5 at all and if so are they any good? One of my sidelights is out at the moment and I kinda fancy fitting these if they will not cause me any issues.

Any comments are welcomed.

Thanks
Max

Well.. the dreaded call came through from a customer.. ... i just heard a thud and all stopped ...

went to have a look tonight and yes cam belt snapped.. However.. this was no old belt.. the power grip name and part number still very well viewable which to me means an not so old belt..

so a closer look at the belt once recovered then showed...

OK, newbie question, what and where is it?

Steve

Hi Guys.

I need to remove the Satnav Cd-drive from it's place in the right compartment on the main dash. I noticed it had 4 holes so assume it is a standard stereo locking sysmtem. I got two keys from Halfords as shown but when I put them it the drive doesn't seem to release. Can someone tell me if these are the correct keys and if they are is it...

Hi all,

I've posted about this before, quite some time ago. It's now 2 years to the month since the symptoms appeared with this rubbishy car. I'm hoping by posting again, someone with some info who missed it or wasn't around when the post was about will see it.

Vehicle: Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 16V. Year 2003.

Symptoms: Very hard to start when...

hi
i am looking at fitting cruise control to my c8 2.2 hdi sx 2004
went to my mates,we took cruise stalk from his c5 (2nd generation)
it fits spot on in to stalk plug in my c8,grate
next we checked if i have 2 sensors on my brake pedal,and yes i do brake one and exra red swich too,thats good to
on lexia it shows stalk is operating
nex we went in...

Hi,

Been lurking on here for a while and doing a bit of reading.

I have a 2.2hdi C5 and I am looking to know what my remapping options are. I have a galletto and want to send my map to somebody who can tune it for me.

Google throws up a multitude of people but I would like to send it to somebody recommended, rather than pay £80 to get a map of...

Just managed to get as far as diagnosis and taking ages, and ages, so thought I would type this and see what it is doing later.
Got to Global Diagnosois and sat there saying please wait (showing screen of progress and areas to be tested) for 5 mins, so stopped it.
Trying fuel only and the same.

Two questions, nost important is can I just unplug...

Hello,
Update to my sat / Nav problems. i.e. Sat / Nav works fine but, will not save any Destination for future use. It says Destinations have been saved however, after an Ignition switch off and on, my added destinations have been forgotten.

I have purchased and fitted a secondhand Sat / Nav ECU, via ebay. However, it appeared to be DOA....