French Car Forum

hi all sometimes when i go to start car all i can hear is a click from the starter it could take maybe 3 or 4 turn of key before it turns i just guess it could be earth wire or a wire going to starter any ideas thanks sean also what do i need to take off to acess the starter its xsara dw8,

Ha nothing exciting here..........

On long trips out I find my left leg gets tired and needs to stretch but can not due to the foot rest. I have removed the pad from behind the carpet and can now stretch my leg oh joy!!

Thought I would share that.

my citroen c3, loss of power while driving then cuts out, engine management light comes on, car will restart a few minutes later and drive ok then cut out again and restart, error code P0608 showing
no problems starting car and will sit and idle on driveway without any cutting out, only seems to lose power and cut out while driving

I bought these inner track rods from Eurocarparts, looking at the photo Citro Jim had on last week I dont know what the wee bits are and as I dont have the old ones off yet will they do, can you let me know please
allan

I have had a problem with my battery draining since last May I was reluctant to put this on the forum as I had taken the car to a guy with a Lexia who diagnosed the fault being the Injection Relay but after buying a new one the problem is still there, the guy with the Lexia said he would get the wireing diagram from Service Citroen but was...

hi,just joined this forum,had a c8 ,but now a 2006 c5 hdi estate
have a question,it came with single elec towbar fitted,but want to fit 12s socket,want to know is there anything else that has to be dealer activated that wasnt done when towbar with 12n elecs were fitted?(was done by citroen) oh and is it then just a case of wiring up? have the 12s...

hi i have xsara phase 2 1.9 d.every morning on start up it blows out unreal grey smoke and rough idling. only last about a min. no problem start frist turn so i doubt its glow plugs. other than that car run perfect. 70000 miles on clock. any idea? thanks in advance sean

Are the unions used on the 2 CV the same as on the Xantia. They appear to me to be the same.

3.5mm union M8 x1.25 & 4.5mm M9 x1.25

Kenny

I've just had a quick look at this 2005 C4 1.6 petrol, well.......you can hear it before you see the thing! There is a high-pitched sound from inside the car that drives you nutty within a minute. I thought at first the 'lights on' buzzer was stuck, but it isn't that. Tried everything electrical, car starts and stops normally, no difference when...

My sat nav built in c5 was fine up till this morning driving to work and states bad also the road I was driving on wasn't on the screen,what should I do to get it perfect again?cheers folks

a good friend has asked me about a large collection of old haynes and workshop manuals (and owners manuals) he has - some were his own fathers and go back over 50 years....

would there be much interest in them? theres motorbike (old suzuki and bsa) ones as well some gems i`ve seen , vanden plas 1300 owners manual , ford poplar autobook and...

Hi All,

When did the Xantia change from 14 rims to 15 rims :?:

Kenny

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie to this forum (suggested by a mate) and I have a question about my dpf. I own a Xsara picasso 1.6 hdi 110 bhp 2006 reg exclusive. It's got a dpf which I want to have removed and remapped ecu. It's done 78,000 miles but the limp mode light hasn't come on yet so I want to get the job done pretty soon.

Does anyone know...

Is the large tray that sits under the engine necessary?

Mines come away at the back and the bolts that hold it on have rusted solid and many have come away so I've just removed the whole thing. No more oil trap/tool thief/nut and bolt hider.

It won't cause any problems?

Will make the oil change much easier!!!!

Can anybody help me please.
I am trying to repair my daughters car. It has poor acceleration. I think limp mode.
It is a 02 registered Citroen C5 HDI
The engine management light is not on when running.
I have been useing a lexia diagnostic tool.
It indicates 3 problem areas.
1. Instrument panel fault
2. Radio post- equipment fault
3. Suspension...

steering gone hard few weeks ago plenty fluid in it. belt is still on anyway any ideas?? thanks sean

Today has been one of those rare days when I've driven all three of mine back-to-back.

Normally, only Rattiva is used reglarly and the other two rest. The Activa has been resting for some weeks...

So, three Xantias, they all look very similar, especially Rattiva and New V6 both being Mauritius Blue Exclusives they look identical from a distance....

OK Jim, ref recent correspondence we've had, you said my high tick rate could be due to a Hydractive fault.

Currently, I'm stuck in hard on the Xantia (sounds a bit rude that, says the missus) and the back end drops quickly once the engine stops. Regulator ticks about every 5/6 seconds.

Could this be an internal leak? What do I need to look...

Removing the front struts off my Xantia and realised that my socket set does not go high enough to remove the drive shaft nuts.

Done a search and looks as though its a 35mm, just wanted to get confirmation that its correct, before I order one of these

Thanks again

- Dave -

Right today I pulled up in Wigan and turned the car off for about 5 mins, when I got back in to move it, it wouldnt go, basically when you turn the key to position 1 the battery light comes on as usual,but nothing in position 2 ie no glow plug lights, I have no gauges, fuel or temp, the radio works clock etc, the car will even turn over in...

Hi everyone. As I mentioned in a previous post I recently had to change the driver door on my Xantia (2 litre turbo diesel HDI W reg). Now neither of the power windows are working. The drivers side has been temperamental since someone reversed into my door, but the passenger one has always been okay. Now none work, not even the switch on the...

Im trying to get a bit of info as to why a 1.9TD might not be starting. Its a 1996 estate TD with Bosch pump and 108K miles.

It was running fine until a few days ago when it was difficult to start, once it did start it would cut out even at higher revs but would always restart. Now it wont start at all. The owner said the dashboard lights were...

Hi all,
Changed a front fog light on my xantia monday, when i jacked car up to remove front wheel for easier access to wheel arch liner and bumper bolts i noticed that some water leaked out from somewhere, pretty sure it was coolant, i reckon there was about a pint fell out from somewhere!! finished changing fog light, put front bumper back on...

ok guys. sorry to post in here again but this one is quite urgent if anyone can help. ok, my fuel pressure sensor has gone on my 406 2.0hdi.... thing is they are best part of £150 new. I have found one on e bay and rang the guy who said it came off a 90 bhp,mine is 110.....he said that might not make a difference but I do need the part numbers to...

When I was doing my suspension work on the Xantia I noticed that the drivers side back arm bearing is failing.

I've done a couple of BX back arm bearings so it shouldn't be a problem to do. On the net I've found a kit from AEP for around £30

Is this an ok part for a good price?

A quickie where is it thanks. Cleaned MAF sensor but still a bit hesitant so hoping to borrow diagnostic kit.

hi ihave an 1.8 16v xantia 1996. ive a starting problem, it does not happen all the time but when i turn the key its like i have a flat or low battery the starter motor hardly turns the engine. I ve had the problem before, so i checked all the earths i could find cleaned them and still the same, i solved the problem with a jump lead from battery...

Hi Im new to this board.

Have got a serious issue with my 1.4 2001 Xsara It cuts out for no apparent reason. It will start and run for anything up to 10 mins then cut out... and wont restart for ten minutes. then the same thing happens!

I have had it connected to a computer and no faults or errors are showing up! Its as if the car is out of fuel...

Hi

Wheres the likely place Im gonna find the Colour code on a S1 C4 3dr - um, Hatch?

Ive looked under the drivers seat, behind the fuel falp, under the back seat... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cheers
Paul

Picking up Xsara Picasso Excl, 90Hdi 2004 tomorrow, Any idiosynchacies I should check? I'll be driving it 800 miles back from Dover to here.

I am looking for a new car for my wife (Merc A-class auto box went bang) and so am a little cautious on what car/auto box to buy. I am in France and auto box repair is 2x UK prices so i would like a few years before problems are expected.
I did see this thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; which didn't seem so bad but....

Reading...

Just done an oil change on my poor old Transit and noticed the state of the oil compared with flushed oil on the Xantia. Whether you do or don't like flushes they do seem to work and I have the photos to prove it. I thought I would describe them though but if you need proof I have it.

I was impressed with the Forte flush I did a while ago as I...

At starting from cold the suspension does not rise at all, on driving there is considerable bounce and the steering is a bit heavy with under performing brakes. Car has been little used for over a year. As its all three thought it might be a weak pump ?

Xantia 1.9 TD manual 1998 hatch.

Hi all. I have a W reg turbo diesel Xantia. I recently had to replace the drivers door so disconnected the negative terminal, changed the door, replaced the wiring and window actuator (Nightmare). When I cam to start it later it wasnt having it. The needles on the dials go haywire and it just wont fire up or even turn over properly. It doesn't...

So I have the usual corrosion issue and now have new bolts to replace the snappage bolts. I was wondering what the thoughts were on cutting the bolt head off to ease the stretch, slide the caliper off then work the bolts out while they then have no tension.

Seems a plan since I already have the new bolts waiting.

Any probs with this you think?

If so what type, how mcu and where did you get them from.

One thing that is annoying me on the Picasso is the wind noise when window open.
Also, i am a smoker, i know i should give it up, lol, I must admit since owning the Picasso i smoke less as it.s almost impossible to flick ash out of the window when travelling.

Waiting for the suggestion to...

On the ABS block which pipe goes where :?:

Will be changing the rear supply brake pipe soon.

Kenny

I have a 50litre 2hp SIP compressor which has a leak in the regulator area - I undid the joints and resealed using ptfe tape but accidently overtighted and cracked the union :x

What is the best way to join unions to minimise leakage - is it ptfe or another jointing compound?

Will order a new regulator on fleabay today.

Cheers

Alan

Since I got my Xantia TD estate last year - I have lubed and cleaned up (in situ) the rearH/C

I replaced all the spheres last month and the (filthy) LHM

Doing Citrobics - can raises to full no problem - when I then select normal ride height, front comes down gently to normal height and stops. Rear continues down, below normal ride height then...

Morning all, one of the parking sensors has packed up. Does it use a specific type of sensor as I can't seem to source one of the internet. I also can't find the kit that our car has. Any Ideas? I have removed the sensor but I have no info on the control unit other than it's clear blue in colour and it has a buzzer + distance display mounted on...

Hi,
Can anyone let me know if I can use my newly acquired Lexia clone on my XM Mk1 2Lt petrol turbo, If so I would appreciate it if you could give me connection details and any other information.
Thanks in advance.

Hi folks my C5 says parking sensor fault on the display unit on dash,its the top spec exclusive model front and rear sensors built in bumper standard on exclusive models newer style 54 reg,what should i do?cheers.Gaz

Another job that I started yesterday was trying to trace a fault on the central locking.

I am almost totally imcompetent when it comes to diagnosis of electrical problems.

I have read a few posts this morning to help me try and resolve this latest issue.

The plip does not work on the car and I am not worried about that at the moment. When the...

Hi my name is john alexander and I've been here before but having a memory like a goldfish I forgot my login details so started from scratch again. Anyway here goes . I've got an 06 plate C5 est 1.6HDI with a leaking steering rack ( top of pinion ) I got a replacement from the breakers and foolishly decided to remove the pinion to see if it was...

OK time for todays stupid question.

1) remove airbag - check
2) remove radio controls - Check
3) Remove clock spring - Check
4) Remove wheel torx bolt - check
5) Steering wheel removal - Check
5) Disconnect electrical connections for indicators and wipers - check
6) wiper/indicator switch removal - Fail

There seems to be a grey/green box in the...

hi all not been on for a while forgot my password :oops: does anyone know where the map sensor is on a 110 diesel is cant seem to find it on mine only reason is iam getting very poor gas mileage 28 to 31 mpg car drives ok and no smoke checked tyre pressures and for brakes binding but all ok has done fair few miles 138000 has had regular service...

My local scrap yard has these cars due in soon, I thought they might be of help to someone ?

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The second car may have the odd scratch ! :lol:

If i can help any one let me know

hi all done 3 plugs today on dw8 no bother when i got to the fourth the 7mm nut was rounded to the last.( the nut holds on the wire to glow plug) tryed mini viscripts but no good? any1 got any ideas how get the little bugger off? :evil:

We took a nice wee drive up to Stirling today. Fancied a change and grabbed a spot of lunch.
On the way back home we could hear a squeaking coming from under the bonnet. I thought to myself probably need a new aux belt
Stopped at Asda for some shopping then on the road home, only 1.5 mile or so from our house we heard a few clunks, a snap and...

Trying to find what this fits so I can stick it on Ebay.

It's a new flexi brake hose in a Citroen/Peugeot bag, part number is 4506.FP, I can't find it on the cloned parts list disc and the new boy in the Citroen dealers couldn't find it on his computer.

So is it a discontinued number or maybe a Peugeot part, gawd knows?