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I have recently drained & refilled the gearbox with new oil on the AX after replacing a driveshaft. I put in around 2 litres(2 x 1-litre bottles although one semed to have slightly less in it!)

On driving, I'mm now having a bit of difficulty selecting gears - mainly from first to second, where it can be very stiff and crunch. Overall it...

Hi,

I am thinking of getting rid of my AX 1.5D
I bought it on a whim from somebody I know because a) I never owned an AX and b) it does 75mpg.

But TBH I don't feel safe in it. Yesterday I was chatting to a friend about that and he said a Saxo just crashed into his wifes car and showed me a pic... the Saxo had bent in half at the B pillar, so...

I am wanting to get my Kenwood head unit and sub into my C5. I have a few questions I think I know the answers too, but would appreciate if people could verify or correct me:

1)I will need an aerial adaptor
2) I will need an adaptor to convert the audio connectors to ISO.
3) Hole is not standard din sized - will need a fascia adaptor.

I would...

Hi guys & gals
The aux belt went yesterday & took the timing with it so it's dead it's a 2004 VTR petrol with full service record long tax & mot if that matters does anyone know how much I will get for it in scrap as need a car for the school runs so has to go as need every penny at the mo this is all I need before Xmas please reply with your...

Yesterday I came out of work and key fob opened C5 doors but when I tried to start car it readily turned over but the fuel system was immobilised / orange key symbol on dash.

Luckily a quick sprint across town enabled me to catch a motor spares shop just before they closed. £2.20 secured me their last CR1620 battery and allowed me to return and...

Hi guys

I'm new to citroen so I looking for some help... It looks like one of my rear suspension struts is leaking. It seems to be coming from the rear of the gater passenger side( ie. the part of the gather closest to the rear of the car)

I got my mechanic to replace the gaters last week and it was he who highlighted the potential leak, but at...

Looks like the deep discharge a few weeks ago when the alternator packed up has killed the battery on the Xantia - been slow to turn over the last couple of days, then when I started it this afternoon to come home from work, both dials shot right round as it was being cranked - fortunately both come back to a proper reading! It is 6 years old I...

anyone ever tried to get broken key out of xantia ignition,any help would be great
regards steve

Hi guys,

Have a Citroen Xantia SX i 16v with the usual troubles associated with this car. The year of the car is 2000 many issues which I hope to discuss, main issue is suspension. I have now successfully had the suspension done, it turned out that the accumlator had seized solid making for a hard ride. It was done on a shoestring budget, with...

really getting stuck here!

from the hand book i can see 2 fuses in the under dash fuse box. off the top of my head i believe f17 is the air blower (30amp) and f2 is air conditioning (5amp)

I am led to believe i am looking for a bigger 40/50 amp fuse somewhere that is related to the blower.....no sign of it in the hand book. There is some 40/50...

Hi guys. Again. I've now got a fuel pump leak from the top cover. Taking the entire pump off to change the seal seems a bit involved so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on changing the seal without removing the pump? I've got a seal kit as my dad has a VW T3.

Thanks, Jaf

hi again, was driving my 2.0 hdi last night when it lost all its power, revs to around 1500 rpm, plumes of browny coloured smoke, so i had a play with it today during work and , there is no eml light on and idles fine, but as soon as i try to increase the revs it smokes, stutters and wont rev past 1500 rpm....if i unplug the hose from the vacum...

Just put new rear calipers on my c5 ,I also found that one handbrake lever on the O S was seized . Removed both front calipers freed the off side one ,and lubricated the near side changed the brake pads and refitted . Now looking at the hand brake cables the outer cable is rusty where it joins the soilid pipe at the bulkhead, anyone know of a...

I've got a list of jobs that need doing on the Xantia. I shall go into a bit more detail on my blog when I'm in the blog entry writing mood!

The problem we have is that the rear calipers are almost touching the disks which is down to corrosion between the calipers and trailing arm. I've not done the job before but I'll put money on the bolts that...

where i have to register advance the retardo? Mechanical diesel injection pump, LUCAS VARITY
type DPC

Hi
I have a new particle filter on order for my wife's C5 Looking at the old one today the 4 bolts that hold the two parts together look as though no matter much wd 40 I put on them they will shear off when I try and undo them. Are they bolts or studs?
I was hoping to split the filter in situ as the front clamp is damn difficult to get at but if...

Ok guys id just like to say hi! ive got a problem at the moment and would really appreciate your help as i am suffering at the moment lol!

First off the car is a 2001 xsara (ph2) 2.0 hdi 110.

Ill start from the beginning....

I'm a posty so i work early mornings! Last saturday i turned the car on and put the fan on full blast to heat the...

Hi there guys,
I have recently bought a re flash tool and installed it on my laptop so that I could hopefully flash a remapped file to my ecu so as to remove dpf and associated s**t.
Doesn't want to find ecu whatever I do.
The device is a kwp2000plus from eBay.
I have also tried my obd code reader on it and that will not connect either, the only...

Can any body help me by doing a lexia session on my C5 in wiltshire or north somerset or is it worth me buying my own and are they hard to set up on a laptop with windows 7

Hi all, im new to this forum. I have a Citroen Berlingo this has been my fav van so far, the problem im getting is there are no lights on dashboard only oil light and airbag light. here is the story from start to finish.

Everything was fine until the battery light came on while i was driving, i disconnected the battery and done a visual check and...

...anything i need to look out for apart from the obvious checking electrics etc?
it's an '09 138 auto exclusive, 80k on the clock up for 7k, dual elec. towbar so saves me £200-300+ for fitting one
already looked at an '08 138 auto exclusive with 100k+ on it for 6k, must say mightily impressed at condition for the mileage, not a mark on it....

The time has come again to start the search for next years insurance. So far, I have been able to get one quote online.
The reason for the one quote only, is that I refuse to put my phone number on any online form before I actually decide to buy something.
My phone number(s) are private and personal, and I already get enough phone calls from...

Hi, after changing rear pads on my Xantia, I have found I have a squeak coming from the brakes, as I depress the brake. Someone said , apply copper grease, but where? any help gratefully received, cheers.

My 2000 V6 Xantia auto has begun to show a low speed flat spot and to momentarily stall when cold.

Is there anyone with a Lexia within range of Farnham, Surrey, who could help me check the car?

Thanks, fastred

Well, the dog has done quite a bit of damage. I need a new bumper, mounts, grill, headlight, headlight trims and fog light.

In addition, the xantia needs new drop links (as usual), new front discs/pads (as usual), new top engine mount and two new front tyres.

This I can take care of as the bits and time are not too costly. However, after the...

is it possible, are they the same....basically a picasso 2.0 hdi into a 2002 pug 307 1.4 hdi....they look the same but not had chance to check part numbers...can anyone help

Hi all is there an easy way of checking my turbo hoses on my 2.2 c5 the car lacks power but with the windows down i can hear the air escaping i have been underneath the car and checked all the clips are tight, they all seem ok the intercooler seems ok with no oil or debris on it this problem seemed to start at the same time as i changed the swirl...

Hi all,

I had my C5 (Year 2007) 2.0L Petrol EW10A Throttle Body cleaned today. The Throttle body was very dirty as I watched the mechanic cleaning. They then used an universal scanner to search for any fault code in the car. None was detected.

However, while driving home, the message “Engine Management System failure” suddenly appeared and the...

Does any body out there that can let me no of a aftermarket supplier for intercooler hoses as i just got a price from my local peugeot dealer and they quoted me the above price with none showing in there uk warehouse,the nice man behind the counter suggested i try the one for the 2 litre hdi at £8.94 inc vat the pipe in question is the shortest of...

Hi All
I know we don't talk about them much but I've looked on the DS3 Club forum and not much there.
Has anyone got any thoughts on starting problems on the 120bhp DS3 where it feels like the Choke (if your old enough to remember chokes) is not being put on? Could it be the temp sensor is not saying the engine is cold? As soon as you try and...

Well, after over 12 years and 3 Xantia's I regret to announce that I'm saying farewell to Citroens, for now at least.
My trusty Xantia HDi exclusive is becoming too high maintenance after almost 202,000 miles. There is always something it needs and I cannot afford the time to keep up and have the risk of it letting me down. Having expended much...

Hiya, ignition on me old zx has started to play up and the ignition light comes on just as the key is removed from the lock. With a lot of fiddling I can get it to go off- and hear the relay click out- but if I then waggle the steering wheel and the lock is engaged the ignition light will go on and off.
I have taken the ignition switch out and...

Caler une pompe à Injection BOSCH LUCAS VARITY) (type-DPC)? thank you

Had a conversation today with someone whose windscreen shattered only to discover that he was paying for cover on a car identical to his own but with a non-existent registration number. For all their fancy IT systems, it's remarkably easy (not to say common) for insurance companies to scramble registrations or vehicle details. You can argue with...

Hi all,

New activa-related challenge... The gaiter on the front Activa ram is hanging in two pieces, leaving the chrome shaft exposed next to the nearside front wheel... According to service.citroen.com the gaiter isn't available as an individual part, only the entire ram, which is clearly not required just yet. I can see the black plastic sheath...

I've bought a Hdi 110 exclusive estate which I'm picking up Wednesday.
There are a few minor issues which I would like some guidance(and possibly help) solving, and some general brain picking.

It's sitting a bit low at the rear. I sat in the boot and it lifted ok. When I got out it was at the correct height but quickly dropped to it's previous...

I have a citroen C5, 2001 and my CD player is knackered, even though the radio works fine. I have seen you can buy AUX Adapters which fit into the back of the radio via the CD changer connection. I am wondering will this work even though my CD is broken and I assume the AUX then feeds through the CD player. Any help would be most grateful!!...

Hi all,
Asking for a friend here.
She has a c4 that has a Brocken handle on the glove box meaning it's always open.
it's a limited edition or something with cream interior though she wouldn't mind it having a black handle.

Can these be bought separately and replaced and if so any idea where from?

I've had the intermittent ABS light for a couple of weeks but last night the light came on and stayed on.
Today I've been through a number of threads eliminating causes.. but the light is still on after a run this afternoon.
Here's what I've done:
I checked the resistance of all 4 sensors...this thread.
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Hi Guys I am gonna service my Xantia Hdi this weekend and just need some advice on filters and oil and such.I was thinking of getting this kit.

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and also using Magnatech oil,What do you guys think ?

Timmy

Hi, my Xantia's throttle sticks.... sometimes! I have checked ,and it's not catching on anything. If I remember rightly, could it be the damper? is it repairable or maybe needs replacing? any thoughts anyone. cheers Terry .

Evening gents

I went to get my lights alinged this evening and all dashboard and heater lights were working,when i came out nothing :( .This happened twice before but came on after a few minutes.

I never trust any of these places so i have my suspiscions that they may have done something as the car wasn't in view whilst i was in the waiting...

Are interior ventilation blower fans weak on Xantia's ? The speed on mine seems fine , the auto setting seems to max it out from the sound of it but there isn't much force at the vents !
Compared to my Mitsubishi Evo , which is a standard Lancer trim and equipment wise , it's pathetic ! The Evo's fan will blow yer sunglasses off !!

Hi,
I'm just working up the courage to remove my swirl valve actuator to try to sort out a chronic EGR/ASP + limp mode fault that comes up in my 2006 2.2 C5 estate. Highway speeds only and often going up a slight hill. Has spent 8 weeks at various dealers and repairers who have replaced and done everything but havent fixed it. The swirl valve has...

Hi everybody,

I'm the recent owner of a 2002 Xsara estate exclusive 2.0i 16V (136 bhp) that was cheap but did not come without its hiccups... I've posted these problems in a french citroen forum but I got very little feedback over there.
The car starts fine and runs OK (although I would expect a little more power for 136 bhp...) but once warmed...

Hoping for a quick bit of advice on a 2004 1.4 Petrol Berlingo.

Out this morning on the way to work and got the STOP warning and beeps. Pulled over and noticed that the temp gauge was well in the red. Looked under the bonnet, expansion tank level on minimum with no pressure when cap removed, radiator cold enough to touch, one hose hot, one hose...

Hello people, im currently restoring my 1976 Citroen HY van with a 1.9 petrol engine.
My question is, does anyone know what the firing order is? and which is piston number one?
Many thanks

I replaced the Radiator and lower main hose (because the rad was raxed and bayonet seized in the joint)

Any way did this in June and all great - then on Friday past the hose pops out of the radiator dumping coolant everywhere and casuing the car to overheat in rush hour traffic! Thats a full 6 month later and 6 k miles including motorway since it...

Hi
I am thinking of removing the dpf from my 2005 C5 2.0 hdi 138. I know I need a galletto. Cable from eBay but what else? Software etc?
Also do I need to remap or is that optional?
Thanks

Hi I've just got myself a nice C5 exclusive 2009, and was wondering how easy and what I would need to install the following upgrades:

Navigation system (is it called mynav or something like that ? )

Heated seats

Timed heating / defrost?

Bluetooth (is this part of the navidrive system?)

Lane change detection.

Not sure which ones are feasible...