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It may be helpful to some that haven't seen it .

a watchdog report on Diesel Particulate Filters fitted to all new diesel cars.

What to do when the warnning light comes on.

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Ive got a C2 by Loeb (Vts) 2007 1.6 16v and i have a fault with my Esp/asr. I have had the car code read by a garage who it was the brake pressure sensor. But ive also heard of brake light switch failure causing issues aswell. I bought a switch and tried it on but still have the fault there...if i reset the bsi after fitting the new switch would...

Can anybody tell me where to locate the relay for the intermittent wipers as I think that there is water ingression when it rains as I lose the intermittent function. When it is dry and my heater is on in the car, the wiper suddenly starts up again obviously when it dries.

Hi guys

A simple question, do all mk1 c5 2.2hdi have the dpf fitted? Just I've seen some places on the Internet where someone says there 2.2 has the dpf fitted and people have questioned if it was fitted.

So was it fitted from a certain year, I've seen some nice 2.2s for sale but the dpf issue puts me off a bit.

Thanks

Chris

Hi,

The handbook says Total Transmission BV

75W-80 (New Formula)

can anyone suggest an equivelant please as Total transmission oils dont seem to be available anymore, not round here anyway.

and the correct quantity for the gearbox if at all possible please?

thanks in advance.

Nigel.

Hi,

with my pockets almost running on empty after restoring the 2cv I shopped around the auto factors this year for some relatively cheaper front vented disks and pads for my xantia 1.9td after an increase from my usual suppliers of bendix parts increasing their prices by almost 50% I found some network-q disks and pads at an agreeable price....

So I've at least one and possibly one or two more lock nuts stuck on my car. When I swapped the wheels over from the Activa the only nuts I had were the ones on it, inc 4 lock nuts. Didn't think much of it till the other day when I went to swap on my other wheels. Front left lock nut wont move and the wheel brace now just jumps out like a fully...

Hello People

I just done the clutch on my Xsara Picasso 1.8 and while putting it back together i managed to (carelessly =D> #-o ) put a crack in the speed sensor housing (pic below of the part), could some 1 please tell me a part number for it? I cannot find it anywhere online,

Or even better does some 1 have 1 kicking around they want a few...

I've used these before for varying quality, some have been stunning (usually the cheaper ones on eBay), and some have been crap (The ones that're £6 each in Tesco's.).

I honestly have no links with the seller at all, but after a week of using these on the Xantia, I have come to the conclusion that apart from the very tip of the passenger side...

Its on the driving bream where it ant working. The dip lights and the full beam are working.
Its not the bulb changed it doesnt work. And its not the fuse.
Its the contact bit what connects to the fuse what is not working. I swap the fuse on to the other side works fine.
How can i get it to work. With out taking it in

thanks

Hi,

My rear wiper has started behaving oddly. when I switch it on, instead of going into intermittent mode, it performs 4 full wipes (no washer spray) and stops where it feels like - ie doesn't self park. Also when I unlocked it this morning with the plip, the rear wiper gave its 4 wipes for no good reason. Is this the onset of a comm2000 problem...

Hello all. I have just bought a Picasso 1.6HDi 04 reg with 67k. There is a moderate 'squeel' when pulling away in low gear. It sounds aux belt like. However local garage says that all belts are fine. They suggested it is poss a Dual Mass Flywheel problem. I am not so sure as i didn't think this would squeel.

Any help would be fantastic please....

Hi all after 2 months without the van going it is now starting the problem being somethink like a bm32 fuse i cannot quite remember the right name but the guy has had it for bl%%dy ages also he has now told me that the EML is now on and will not clear he has read the problem and it states that the ecu is not matched to the pump but he said it...

Xsara
1.4LX
2001? (Y plate)
The fans/blowers have stopped working, and when they are switched on, there is a steady trickle of smoke/steam coming from the vents, from what I understand, this could be the heater matrix, however, there are 2 types...
I have tried numerous Google searches for a VIN, so I can find out which type it might be, and in...

Does any one know where the EGR valve on a 1.9TD xsara is positioned, I believe it is under the intercooler but would like to be sure before I start taking things off.
Cheers

Folks, a wee while back one of the rear door moulding strips came loose due to several of the fixing clips failing. I have bought some new clips so am ready to refit the moulding.
Question - is there a recommended method for doing this - should I fit the clips to the car and slide the moulding on to the door, or fit the clips to the moulding and...

This one is new!
The battery has just failed on my C5. Luckily, i still had the receipt for it so got it replaced however, I have noticed that the Air Con and also the Auto Headlight setting now do not work??
I have tried disconnecting the battery again and the Air Con fires up for about a minute but then goes off, none of the controls do...

It was all going so well with the C5 until the other half sat in the passenger seat and nearly fell out. Backwards!

It looks like (please excuse my technical jargon) something that holds the seat to the seat frame has sheared off. It’s on a curved arm which was protruding out of the front left of the passenger seat.
I could see where it came...

Hi, I'm new here but hopefully someone can help as our C8 is due its MOT soon.

We have a 53 plate Citroen C8 2.0 auto SX.
The problem it that the horn does not function and the airbag light is always on.
I am guessing that the fault is in the steering wheel/column as that has both an airbag and horn switch.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a...

Hi. I have recently blanked off the EGR valve on the inlet side as it was faulty, on my C8 Hdi.

My question is what to do with the vacuum pipe from the egr?

1. Left in position you can still hear the vacuum and engine runs fine.
2. Removed, no vacuum sound and engine still runs fine.
3. Pipe removed from egr and plugged has the same effect as...

Newly purchased car with indicated 88k miles!

The car runs well enough but has occasionally stalled and can be a git to hot start but I put this down
to a leaky primer bulb/return pipe circuit which will be relplaced this weekend. The car is showing
symptoms of a leaky heater matrix as it mists slightly and you can smell the unmistakable curry...

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Dont know if I asked this question but here goes again,I bought a Lexia through the Moderator in January and have used it a few times and now it seems to be broken contacted Vehicle Diagnostics last week and the guy told me to try a few things which my son and I have tried even rebooting the lap top and he even loading it onto his lap top even...

Guys, i have had a problem for a while on my Xantia which resulted in the front end jumping to top position when turning into a parking space and in drive throughs the front end would rise to top and then crash to lowest position. The car has also been riding high on the front end slightly for ages. I know other people on here have had this same...

This is my opinion, as a mechanical engineer, on why our Pluriel leaks into it’s boot space. It is based on a sample of one, but appears correct.
There doesn't seem to be much on C3's on here though the net seems full of people wanting this info to decrying ther Cit's. So I thought I should post it...

Design fault: the outer plastic cover at...

i fitted a new cam belt kit and water pump to JohnD's C5 2.0 16V HDI 138 on thursday, i had to almost shoe horn the belt onto the sprocket and tensioners :shock: :twisted: :roll: ,
just like the DW8 belt i really thought it was not going to give just that tiny bit more ](*,) :-** :spineyes:

nice to meet you John

This refers to a MK2 Citroen Xantia 1.9TD 1998 with 159K on the clock.
For some time there had been an annoying squeak and rattling noise from the auto tension spring area.
I discovered this when the spring was replaced, a new spring shown for comparison.

A colseup shows the elliptical hole.

A week later louder rhythmic rattling noise...

ok installed cruise switch had it switched on with lexia not working. ran diagnostic on lexia came up with 1 of the brake switches active all the time. today went to check switches found white one in place and a red plug with 2 wires no second switch.

what type of switch do i need. is it just a standard brake switch or something else

is it...

I recently had to change my insurance on the Zx16v from lancaster who had gave me a ridiculous renewal premium . I rang around a few brokers and nobody wanted to give me an agreed valuation policy with limited mileage of 3k per year . I eventually got a good price from Adrian Flux , so I sent all my relevant pictures of the car , my old agreed...

Hi, just replaced the blower unit on my series1 Xantia. I would like to repair the old one if possible. The fan is very tight, when trying to spin it. anybody repaired or have any ideas. Iam afraid I do not like throwing anything away. thanks Terry . :?:

Hi just wondering how easy if at all possible it is to replace the bulbs inbehind the speedo and rev counter as they aren't working, the bulbs behind the center console ain't working either, I think I remember being told that it's leds that light the dash if so will that mean replacing the whole clock assembly and if so will any do or does it have...

I took my old faithful 2 litre Hdi C5 into a local establishment for its annual MOT, not really expecting any problems. Its only done 154 thousand miles after all :-D

Upon my return I was somewhat dismayed to find a list of failure faults:

Both front struts leaking fluid.

Balljoints on front suspension have split gaiters.

Rear suspension unit...

Hi
I have to change the CV boot a pug 106 ( sorry for putting saxo just citroen side is more popular and its the same really !!)
I just want to confirm what i remember been a long time since i last had to do one usually i use a slide on boot but they did nt have my size !
so i am doing it the hard way, I need to remove the CV joint, strip the car...

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My Multifunction Display Screen is no longer illuminating but still displaying the relevant time and date.Is there a lamp that can be replaced and also how do you remove the oval fascia without damaging it ?

I also would like to replace the cigarette lighter socket as I bought a new lighter and it still does not engage correctly.I managed...

Given a C3 XTR 1.4 Sensodrive, with a dealer quote for £1500 for both new gearbox and clutch actuators ; or £400 for 2nd-hand gearbox and £600 to fit it , in a 04 plate 80K-miles old car worth about £1500 ...

Two (South Bucks) Citroen dealers have looked at it, the 2nd one had more Sensodrive knowledge, but they said I was ok if I drove it in...

I have just purchased my 1.9tdi xantia temptation. 98000 miles, full service history for £200 as a part exchange.

On the way home i turned the aftermarket radio up. (not that loud) but as i did it suddenly lost all power and the clock display went blank.

Can someone please suggest places to start looking for the possibly fault. Maybe blown...

I had a collision yesterday. Came around a roundabout to some lights changing to amber, started breaking for the light, 2 cars in front of me neither breaking, looked to be going through the lights all of a sudden the car in front plants the brakes, I do the same but collide with the vehicle. She actually apologised as soon as she got out the car,...

Hi I have a late 2004 face lift C5 with needs a new engine or head will a 2001 engine fit this model

Thanks

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and after reading some of the topics I'm really hoping someone's got an answer to this problem.

I have had my 2002 berlingo 1.9 diesel van for 3 years now and had no problems with it until now. It has been regularly serviced and has had a new cam belt about 6 months ago. A couple of weeks ago driving down the dual...

Having had the nasty experience of changing Headlamp Bulbs & also Spot Lamp, or Fog-Light bulbs & experienced tearing the flesh off my hands & using bad language trying to fit bulbs in such confined spaces.
Experience has taught me that removing the Headlamp is the fastest and easiest way to remove & fit a bulb. Also if front spotlight/fog-light...

I've got a 2001 Xantia HDi SX that has just failed it's MOT on handbrake efficiency.

The car has had new handbrake cables last year and new front discs and pads and the calipers rebuilt 2 days prior to being MOT'd this year, the car brakes work perfectly and are perfectly balanced however the handbrake efficiency came out at only 5%.

We've...

Hi there,

98 xantia TD. Been noticing the steering is getting heavier and think the suspension feels a little stiffer.

The hydraulic pump to pressure regulator pipe has sprung a leak, which isnt helping. I need to replace the whole pipe, Citroen say they dont have any anymore!

Does anyone have a 5270GL?

Not sure if that leak is affecting the...

Hi
Recently I need to put in more force in order to turn the steering wheel. there are no lhm leaks. could you let me know what and how to check?
xantia petrol 2000 16v 2001 rfv engine.
Thanx.

Can someone please tell me why my Citroen Xantia Front Brake Pads have a pin protruding from the metal side. According to Haynes, it is a Locating Pin which engages with the slots in the face of the piston in the brake cylinder - but why??

Every time I have had to remove the inner brake pads, this pin snags with the piston face making it really...

Hi, Iam about to test the blower motor on my Xantia, with a digital multimeter. I have never used one before. My question is where do I set the middle dial? as there are numbers both left and right of the dail , rising from 200m up to 1000 onthe left and 750 on the right . any help greatfully received, Terry . :oops:

Anyone have one of these - for winding caliper pistons in and out?

Considering buying a kit as over the years I will get use out of it but wondering if worth buying?

Currently have a C5 and my mates about to do his brakes on a Ford Galaxy which also wind in and out.

Thanks

Jeff

Hi folks

I've got a broken exhaust mounting bracket on my 1993 ZX 1.9D.

It's the single, front mount, on the rear silencer box. The metal rod has broken away from the rest of the metal bracket. It's the part that's attached to the car floor that's gone. The exhaust itself is ok.

It happened after I went to a wedding at a country hotel. I went...

Hi all, I found a load of old Xantia brochures dating back to 1993, car still looks great!

Does anyone have one of these interiors or know a xantia in a scrappy with one? (above)

Also after a set of these alloys?

Glad I've got one!

I've not had a chance to try it, but onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; might be a solution for lexia owners who don't have XP.

Hi All

I recently purchased a genuine Citroen C4 alarm and got my local garage to install it. The alarm work fine when opening the doors, boot and bonnet.

I know the alarm takes approx 15-30 to arm itself but the ultrasonic sensors on the a-pillar don't appear to work unless they arm after a longer period?

I have locked myself in the car...