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Hi all,

does anyone have a Xantia wheel with a road legal tyre on it near Reading that I could borrow for an hour? I'm convinced that the vibration on my car is caused by the rear wheels, but I need two to prove this.

I swapped the drivers side rear wheel for the spare, this made no difference. I swapped the passenger side for the spare, it made...

Hello guys,

As the previous owner told me one of the spheres is leaking fluid and this been happening for the last two years lol ...
from what I have been reading it is not that hard to change one of the front spheres.
But until I get around and change it ... I would like to top up the hydralic fluid.
From what I can see it is the power steering...

Well one more question ... have been through the manual and tried search... but not much results :)
How do I know my car is regenerating? ... is there any indication when it does it?
Apparently it is meant to do it on long runs? I have read somewhere that it does every ... so many miles ie 500 or 600?
I have done 850 miles in the last 4 days of...

Hi all!
Just wondering if there is anyone local(ish) to Kings Lynn with a lexia who would be prepared to run a diagnostic on my Xantia 2.0hdi (110 brake) in exchange for beer tokens??
I,m suffering from a lack of power (maf sensor maybe?) and would prefer a positive diagnosis rather than just buying one and trying it!!
regards (and fingers...

Hello guys,

When I bought the car came only with one original key and the Citroen key code scratch card.
I bought from eBay a used 3 button remote from another C5, now my idea is to change the blade and the transpoder ... so much my car and reprogram the remote fob to work with my car?

From what I am reading online it can be done...
But every...

hi guys my s2 estate rear calipar pad pins are siezed solid looks like i might have to cut them out,question is were do i get replacements from would citroen still stock them
regards steve

Hi all,

Haven't posted for a while. All has been going well with my Xantia for a while now.

It is due it's M.O.T. in a few weeks and I have been looking around for the best prices.

I am fairly confident it will pass.

The best price I found was Mr Clutch for £21.00 if you book on line.

I have used the 50% off offer from Halfords autocentre for...

i have an 05 berlingo van i had to replace the engine in, my van is the 2.0 hdi with the engine code rhy with siemens set up, i replaced the engine with an engine with the code rhs as i was told by a few people the bare engine is the same, however i have a starting issue i think may be to do with the timing, the van will only start when its cold...

I have a Xantia 1.9TD SX from 1993. It has factory fitted air con.

I have been having problems with the fans not coming on at the right time or not at all, and the car overheats intermittently.

After reading all the various posts on similar problems, the only possible solution seems to be to replace the bitron unit. I have already checked...

Hi, The front nearside tyre on my Xantia is wearing on the inside edge. I had them tracked and balanced about three months ago. My question is; should I be looking to check any bushes or suspension parts? or even getting them re tracked ? many thanks Terry . :?

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this is my firs post,normaly i onlt read stuf on forum
i have done my clutch and dualmass flywheel change on my c8
cgot it all back,running fine
but now i am getting p0245 fault code
car is running grate,lot of power,unit antpolution comes on screen and it goese in to limp mode
this is normaly on motorway when trying to put foot down hard
i...

This refers to Mk2 Citroen Xantia 1.9 TD Automatic with nearly 160 K on the clock.
It recently experienced Crank pulley rubber disintegration followed by slipping of timing belt with hammer drill type noises very quickly followed by no power from the engine.
Well of course to satisfy my curiousity I just had to take it apart to see what happened....

Just got a lexia from Jim who was very helpful but as its the first time I have used any obd program I need some questions answered if possible.

1/ Does this software come with an electronic manual? as when I try to open documentation in the program it try's to connect to the internet.

My car is a 2003 C5 hdi 2.0 Ltr 110 hp estate

I have had...

I started this thread recently and whilst it threw up some good information as I'd hoped, it did go off on some diverse tangents, so lets start again.
I have enjoyed the 'floaty' Citroen ride very much in my bx, not quite as much in my xantia lx saloon, and not at all in my VSX estate. In fact I hate it. It's spheres are ok and more than one well...

Hi all

As you are all aware the front head lights aren't that great and i was wondering if I uprated the headlight bulbs to 100w instead of the 55w standard bulbs, will it burn out the wiring or blow a fuse? Do they also make a differnce? 8-) 8-)

Cheers

Taff

Hello My first post. My Berlingos lower brake lights seem to have stopped working. The high level light is ok. Its the two in the light clusters.

I have checked the fuses. Bulbs are ok. Has any one got experience of this.

Thanks

Looking on ebay and the net there seems to be a few companies selling them, after the set with a 1 piece rear.

There is options for the grade of carpet, not sure what to go for. Want something easy to keep clean and not fold up and end up under the pedals.

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Hi does anybody know anybody in the South Essex area that knows how to change a set of spheres on a Xantia with anti sink? I want to fit comfort ones from Westroen but do not think that my spine would like to drive to Manchester with the way the rear end has started bouncing over the last 2 weeks.

My 2.0Hdi SX is throwing another wobbly, when you change settings on the heater control panel it does what it likes, for instance, if you switch it off of auto it puts the aircon on, closes the recirculating flap and shuts air off to the footwell, any suggestions :? :(

Peter

On the 03 C5.....the one at the top of the dash, how does it come out

I have a large patch of rust in the rear offside doorjam since I got the car 6 years ago which has been progressively getting worse.
I puhsed on it today and my finger went clean through!!
What is the general synopsis when they get like this ... does other stuff start happening underneath with sill etc?
Cheers.

Hi

I changed the OE Oxygen sensor with an aftermarket one. I hooked a Lexia to monitor its voltage, it is changed from 320mv to 640mv. The original changed from 240mv to 820mv and it was much more erratic. The measures was taken when the car is parked. Are these readings OK or the 320mv to 640mv range is too narrow ? I guess the response time of...

What is the green light to the right of the multi function display, I can't find this in the handbook.

Does anyone now offhand what container would have held the LHM fluid tucked behind the rubber strap in the boot of a 1993 Xantia when it was new? If you do, does anyone have whatever it is in good condition?

I have a yellow plastic 5ltr at the moment, which works well, but doesn't look good

A friend has a 2002 C5 Exclusive SE, recently the heater fan has developed a mind of its own.

The fan button on the dash has no effect and the fan display is showing zero fans, however its on quite fast and the speed can vary.

Does anyone have any ideas what is the cause of this?
Perhaps its the climate control module itself?

Thanks.

Hi,

I have a C3 1.4 HDi (8HX engine) and have a strange problem with the radiator fan. The cooling fan (rad fan) on the car stays on permanently until the battery is flat with ignition on or off ? I've scoured the web for a solution to this but can't seem to find what would cause this. Have run diagnostic with Lexia and picks up no faults with...

Xsara 2001, 1.4LX

Hi,
Is there a guide that can take me step by step, for heater matrix removal and replacement?
That is, right from the beginning (with the car still in all one piece) to the very end; as I have not done this before, and am a little apprehensive about doing it.

Many thanks.

Mog.

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Ive just recomended it to my dad as a good one to get as a hack, very distinctive car with the mods, has anyone seen it before or know anything about it?

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Hello guys,

My car is a 2002 Citroen C5 2.2HDi Exclusive

I thought it is wise to ask before I do so... so here it goes.

Tomorrow planning to remove the steering and the stalks to reconnect the tape for my trip computer button back to the PCB.

Before I start removing steering, airbag etc .... any suggestions on what I need to look out for....

Anyone know where it is?

Simon (Mandrake) is coming round tomorrow with his Lexia, so going to see what it says about the AC evaporator temperature - but need to find out where to plug it in first!

Found these in a scrap yard near me. The owner is after £40 for them any takers?

Land line: 01963 240 354

Address: Cross Keys Motor Services
Old Railway Station
Lydford-on-Fosse
Somerton
TA11 7EZ

Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am until 5:30pm
Saturday - 9:00am until 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am until 1:00

Hiya,

And so winter begins....

It seems the voltage has stopped being fed to my glow plugs and so I had to get a jumper cable onto them this morning to start :/

Does anyone know where the relay is for feeding the plugs is?

I can hear it clicking but is tricky sussing which one it is?

Many thanks!

Romie

Hello,

I have just had to jump start the Xantia S2 it is a 1989 model and the speedo and rev counter dials are stuck at the top of each scale can anybody please help me to release the needles back to zero with some good advice?

It has really been one of those days thus far.

many thanks in advance

Nigel

Hi my 02 c5 heater blower ain't working sometimes it works on full but most of time it doesn't work it's the a/c model not digital changed the resistor no change help!!

Hi all,
Somewhere on here there is a thread which gives part numbers for the transistors from Rapid Electronics, I bought a pair a couple of years or more ago and the paperwork has gone the way of most paper :oops: I know they were the cheapest option at the time and I don't mind the work involved, this will be the third set I've done. and they...

A 2ltr hdi C5 diesel injector....I cant find anything either here or just on Google in general

Ok on most cars when cruise is on you get an indication on the dash should my car have one has the bulb blown or something?

Both of mine are SXs but the suspension seems different, the 2.2 has a sport switch and I seem to remember a centre sphere, the 2.0L doesn't, or at least I can't find one. The 2.2 gives a good ride on the road but not so good over rough surfaces which I understand is due to the thicker anti roll bar, there is also much more suspension movement on...

I was first smitten with the Citroen bug by my 1.9d auto BX which was ideal for the London mini-cabbing I was doing at the time. I just loved the soft ride. This was followed by a 1.9d auto Xantia LX. Whilst this was no ball of fire it was even more ideal, with more space, the ride a little firmer than I would have liked but still acceptable.
My...

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I like many people am having problems trying to sort out what is wrong with the clutch on my Citroen Synergie 2.0 TD. It is an hydraulic system and I have changed the clutch, the fly wheel and this week, the slave cylinder. After each job the clutch seems fine for a couple of miles and then starts to vibrate and then the clutch pedal drops to...

Please tell me this is neither expensive or hard to fix but one of the things I really like about my c5 is the auto lights since I work as a delivery driver for pizza hut its very handy not needing to turn the lights on especially coming into the winter. The problem has been that its turns itself on randomly during the day and then off again last...

hey guys, I have replaced engine on my Citroen, and for some reason car starts for few second and cuts out, everything is connected, and original injectors in place, anyone had something similar? Help :oops:

Hi There, Can anybody tell me where the crankshaft sensor is on my 1998 Xantia 2.1? I have checked the Citroen Service website by putting in my VIN number and the sensor diagram shown is different from my car. Are there variants of this model? I have a green sensor (coolant temperature I think) on the end of the cylinder block above the gearbox...

Mike, no reply when I send you a msg... could you read your inbox please!

Ive just noticed my side light has went in my 2009 C5 tourer the mot is next month and wonder if its easy enough to replace this myself? I had a quick look in the manual which does not mention much about replacements. Looking under the bonnet baffled me even more but im not exactly great with cars it took me long enough to open the hood (passenger...

Who would plump for a non-electronic car? I would, and still do with several ancient Citroens and an old W124 Mercedes diesel, all of which are/can be in daily service. With its duplex cam chain and rugged inline injector pump the MB will run for many hundreds of thousands of miles without a problem in the same way as a 2cv can - there is very...

hi all,i have just bought a c5 hdi auto 138 07 plate ,full dealer history lovely car ,its done 1000000 miles ,goes really well ,mpg 37.6 ish .the problam i have is about every 150 miles it starts to misfire and gives out a bit of black smoke,if i give it power it goes well until i slow down then it starts to misfire again ,the garage i bought it...

The interior fan has gone on my parents' Xantia and I've just had a quick look on ebay to see what's available. Sellers are making a distinction between aircon and non-aircon as well as between S1 and S2. Anyone who has a good Xantia knowledge know if they are all different, and if so whether they are at all interchangeable? Thanks!

I have tried...

A wee update on my Lexia I said a few weeks ago that my Lexia wouldnt connect to the car I have now had it checked against another one and I now know that the Interface is faulty, I have tried to phone the seller and sent e-mails but have had no reply so I would like to know if there is anything else I can do

allan

EDIT: nevermind, it is ZF4.