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I have recently bought a c5.
When I bought it it had reverse sensors fitted unfortunately I have since found out that they have had a problem in the pasrt and the control box in spare wheel wel is missing and two of tbe four wires to the sensors have been cut.

How easy is it and can it be replaced

Any help most appreciated

does anyone know if a cylinder head from a 1.9d will fit a 1.9td?

Hi
I'm looking desperately for your help with the Lexia (345) - chinese clone, that I have. all my attempets so far were in vain, including uninstalling and reinstallig the program. when I want to carry a scan I m getting a message that there is no dialog with the ecu or something like that . I've turned the tool configuration and I've attached a...

Hi, our 02 C5 hatch has recently started opening the boot when you unlock the car. It doesn`t seem to matter whether you unlock with the key, the fob or the button inside - it always pops the boot.
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers

Having just about got to grips with the Lexia its now stopped working, computer says it can't connect to it although the light is on, any suggestions?

Thanks

Peter

Hi,
Well here I go again.
The misses came in tonight and the car is running rough with a misfire & the engine management light is flashing. The car is still drivable but it's obviously down on power. The car has had a slight hesitation lately when the engine is cold but this was intermittant so we just put that down to the damp & cold weather....

Hi All,

After getting a puncture the other day and putting the steel spare wheel on the front right I noticed a dry scraping noise at speeds above about 15mph.

It sounds exactly like the slight scraping noise I get when applying the brakes for the first 100 metres or so with the normal wheels (no, there's nothing wrong with the thickness of the...

Hi Guys need some urgent advice.

I was taking my daughter to school as normal this morning when I came to a junction and heard a noise from the engine, which got worse as I revved the engine. I pulled over and noticed the ribbed rubber belt that runs round the engine/alternator etc was slightly frayed and it was hitting a pipe which I think is to...

Not sure if I have asked this question before but here goes, car series 2 Xantia hdi 110 bhp nearly 2 years ago if the car wasnt started for 2 days it wouldnt start after a while discovered if I drew the No. 25 fuse it was ok the thing on this fuse which I think it might be is a CPH unit as far as I know its behind the passenger glove box,at the...

Hi everyone, I have a 2006 Berlingo van 1.9 DW8. I was driving along the motorway and the speedo stopped working. For the previous twenty minutes before this happened there was an audible 'clicking' noise from behind the instrument cluster (Increasing and decreasing with speed). The mileometer/ trip meter also no longer records, though it is still...

Im having trouble finding the service shedule for my car.
Its coming up to its 60K service and I'd like to know whats involved (and when the cambelt needs changing) before I go looking for prices in the Leeds area.

Any advice/help is appreciated

Cheers
Gav

Hey all,

I am new so please go easy on me! I have always been a bit of a Citroen nut, first car being a battered and bruised Saxo 1.0 First, Leading onto a Xantia Exclusive V6, then onto a Saxo VTS which now belongs to my partner.

Recently saw a 2007 C5 VTR for sale from a main dealer, Less than 30k on clock with full and complete service...

Was driving on highway at night, a car in front of me suddenly shifted to right lane to avoid a really slow car, and the car was really really slow and I tried to brake but locked my wheels and boom.. :cry: But it was really my fault for being careless. :roll:
Luckily no leaks from radiator but one of the fans isn't working.. Front panel, front...

New to this forum so I thought i'd say Hi. Bought a high-miler 2008 C5 last week as a car for commuting. Delighted with it so far. Had new pads and discs all round today and two new front tyres, plus the removal of the remnants of a tow-bar, tidying up of the wiring and a couple of bits of A-pillar trim that needed sticking down (looks like the...

Any one know the coolant capacity for my 2008 2.0 hdi Tourer ? I cannot find it in my handbook.

It had the clutch and main seal replaced under warranty a couple of years since and when it came back it had the greeny blue stuff in so its time to change it.

Is it bottom hose off as I cannot see any drain points on engine or radiator.

Keith

Hello, i have a problem with abs system on berlingo 1.6 hdi van 2007...i need the van for work for next 2 weeks,how can i disable abs system so i have normal braking until i take van to get it fixed....looked in manual & it says fuse 3 located in engine bay is for abs....will removing this fuse disable abs & give me normal braking....also will...

Hi all

i am having problems with my blower heater on my citroen c5 2001 hdi. the heater only works on full power, and occasionally decides not to work at all! i am a bit concerned as the colder weather is now upon us and one needs their heater! any ideas of the problem or rememdy??

thanks

My 2001 c5 appears possessed! From time to time the car rises and falls on its own with it's so called pneumatic suspension system! Is this an easy fix or can you disable this? Makes me look like a rapper and ain't funny no more! Thanks :-D

I removed and cleaned my injectors over the weekend and was surprised to find quite a difference between them.
No 4 the nearest was nice and clean with just a hint of buildup around the injector holes which I cleaned off with a soft brass brush.
Nos 2 and 3 Were covered in oil from the guide to the firewasher and had a small amount of wet carbon...

Hi
Should there be a gasket between the turbo and the inlet manifold on a 2005 1.6 hdi ?
Thanks

This question might be one for you blokes, as there are that many more wagons floating about in the UK. Regular 6 sphere Series II is the one in question...

I've dropped tyre pressures down to factory placard levels (33 front/30 rear unladen) on the OEM size 185/65/15 rubber. Previously had them pretty high (44/42) for economy and accuracy of...

Hi,
on my xsara open button in tailgate play funny, but now stop working at all. It started when I try open it hard when tailgate frozen to body..
Today I tried get to it, but couldn't find the way how to access it. I couldn't dismantle a handlebar, and I'm not sure if I rip off 2 white clips that keep plastic trim cover would I be able to use...

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I have a 2005 facelift C5 hdi estate 138 (no sport switch) and the ride feels very, very soft. When travelling slowly over pot holes or bumps it feels like you're in a rowing boat on a choppy sea! The movement seems to be sideways not front to back. Also there seems to be a fair amount of body roll on roundabouts etc. I topped the suspension...

Hi, i own a berlingo 600 van 1.6 hdi 2007....abs light always on it,a friend traced fault to left hand sensor we,ve inspected it & theres no reluctor ring on driveshaft but has 1 on right hand d/shaft...is it possible to fit new reluctor ring on existing d/shaft or will it mean buying a new d/shaft..friend says u cant buy em...only as complete...

hello gentlemen, I have a 2000 2lt hdi xantia, my experience with diesels is very limited,
The car is brilliant and sometimes I have to check myself for going over 90mph! Suspension is fine and I cant really fault the car.

Problem is, lately its sometimes does not start on the button, this morning I almost drained the battery, other times it...

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Recently I replaced my alternator. In order to remove the old alternator the mechanics detach the hydraulic pump. Now when the car is stop and I engage the gear to drive position a rattle sound is heard from the alternator side, while in neutral the rattle sound is not heard. When the rattle sound is heard and I touch the bracket that the metal...

Hi all, since my last post I've bought a different van on a 54 plate, had to use my dw8 engine from my old van in there but have a few problems. Wipers, headlights and horn dont work The dash goes off after exactly 60 seconds, side lights and full beam work ok. I don't have a plip just normal key. I can do a bsi reset up until it says to hold the...

I am considering an EGS C4 as a replacement for my Xantia V6 (am I mad?) and have booked an extended test drive in one for next week. The dealer assures me that early bugs in the gearbox have been ironed out and that the face-lifted post 2010 versions are fine (but then he would say that). Has anyone got an experience of these cars they would care...

Bought an 06 C5 2.0 HDI Exclusive 3 weeks ago. Great ride, but it seems to tramp at the rear on less-than-perfect roads - unevenness not damped as I would expect.
No trouble with the suspension on the 1.6 HDI I had previously, thought I'd left these problems behind after my Xantia days.
Does the C5 suffer from sphere problems? Or worn bushes?...

I've bought a set of exclusive door panels to fit to my series 1 Xantia. I'm sure I read that they fitted but you have to drill a hole in the door somewhere.

Can someone please enlighten me as to where the hole has to be drilled and what screw it holds please?

:) :) :)

The heater blower suddenly stopped working yesterday afternoon, so it looks as though I shall have to fit a relay as per the well documented wiring modification.

Although I've long known that I'd probably have to do this one day, I've now noticed that a 30A relay is suggested. As I've got a set of (ex-VSX) 25A relays, I'm trying to work out if I...

My son recently bought a C4 2.0 16v Diesel 2004 with 66k on the clock.

In the morning when it has been standing overnight it starts on 3 cylinders and runs like that for 10 to 15 seconds and then it is ok although it is using a lot of fuel (low to mid forties at 70). When he first got it it was much longer (>30 secs) before it ran on 4 and we put...

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I know there have been other posts about this but have reached my wits end with the non-functioning heater blower. It is a '02 xsara picasso, with climate control.

The blower stopped working all together. I have replaced the blower motor (which is the 2 plug version with built in resistor) and the wiring from the ignition. There is power...

Having now taken the V6 off the market and using her as a daily car again I encountered an odd fault with it today. On researching the forum i note that others have had similar issues.
Excuse the V6 newbie questions. :oops:

The stop light and coolant temperature lights flash when the coolant is a 80 level. I looked at the header tank to measure...

Hello guys,

Can someone tell me where the well known leak ... is coming from, for certain is not from the boot floor as I took off the matt to dry it off and there is no hole etc ... everything is very clean.
The water seems to gather on the inside of the rubber as you look the car from the rear bottom right section and it seems to be coming from...

Last night driving home, 1/4 mile from home I was finding I was rolling to a stop with my foot to the floor on the brake pedal, when I got home there was a smell coming from the brakes, as if they were really hot, not gone out to check them this morning yet, so hoping there are no big issues now they have cooled down.

Not sure if this has caused...

I fitted a new aftermarket rear silencer and its the Estate version and its the estate silencer that arrived so that was good.

Under load eg hill starts the outlet pipe at the end of the silencer rattles against the tow bar cross member bolted to the original cross member. A mate suggested reinforcing the rubber hanger(s) with cable ties to stop...

Hi folks,

Do we have a date for this year's Little Horwood event? Cannot see it in the Citroenian at all or on here, but knowing me, that doesn't mean there isn't one!

We were going to alternate between this and the DS rally there, but that clashes with Registers Day.

TIA.

Hello,

I have seen many variation regarding the BSI Reset procedure. In every case it is never explained what to do with the Side, (Some say Head), Lights, after they have been switched on through the Driver's Window.

My question is: Do I switch the Lights Off Before I start the Engine, or do I start the Engine whilst leaving the Lights On?...

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I need to replace the cooling fan harness , how complicate is it ? Is there any thread describing how to do this ?

Thanks
Zohar

When I push the steering wheel up and down in my Xantia I can feel that it rattles a bit in the steering wheel column. Looking at Citroen service I cannot find any bush (as it was in the BX ) . Is it a way to eliminate this ?

Thanks
Zohar

Hello all, new to the forum never posted before because i can usually find my answer in previous posts but this time im stumped.
got in my xantia 1.8 petrol 2001 estate the other day put 20quid im the tank and topped up the windscreen washers,drove 35 miles great stopped for a drink then started again drove 100 metres and stopped.now i got back...

Where is 02 sensor, and how would I know if it is bad,

Hi can any body tell me if I need a piston wind back tool for my 2003 HDI C5? If so which one as I need to order one for my other car and want to try not to buy to many :oops:

Hi there!!

Long time without coming over here :)

Well.... The turbo of my car has started to leak a little bit of oil :cry: I think a little drop per day.

The car has 84.000 miles. My way of handling the car is very quiet. The car is still standart. It not had any modifications!!

Some friends told me that it can be repaired if it is done...

Hi, I've got a problem with my 2004 Dispatch 1.9D (1868cc I think it is actually) not starting, I parked it up monday after it had been running fine but since then it will turnover fine but won't start up, tried jump leads from a neighbours car but no joy, there's plenty of fuel in and seems to have decent battery life left.

Anybody had anything...

Long story short fitted replacement 40k engine from 607 complete with turbo and injectors.

No fault codes but engine rocks as if or misfiring at approx 3100 revs. Leak off test done on injectors and all seem fine any ideas folks?

All air pipes seem to be in the right place, swirl flaps open up at approx 2k revs.

I'm idly looking at some photos of a Xantia diesel for sale, and intrigued by one of the dashboard

The airbag and foglights indications are on, so obviously the ignition is. The RPM shown is off the top of scale, at about where 7000 would be if it went that far, or where a clock hour hand would be at about 5.30.

Has anyone seen or heard of...

It's really odd and trying to descride it's going to be hard......it's got a kind of empty feeling underneath when driving, kind of tinny, I know I sound daft but that's about the best I can do. It drives fine dont get me wrong apart from very light steering, to light at times. It's just this hollow sound from under it, its as if there's no...

Hello one and all. New to this lark.

Bought myself a trusty Synergie with 181K on the clock :!: It runs sweet and looks like its been looked after. :) However after 3 months of no faults..... the ABS light has come on permanently and the MOT is due. I checked the fuse - 10amp - the one for the ECU and reversing lights, as the reversing were not...