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I'm in desperate need of some help regarding fitting some alfa gtv 16inch wheels to my Citroen synergie please.

i know i need M14 1.5 bolts however i do not know what length bolt i require.

also i need tyres on them anyone recommend a suitable 16inch tyre that will ride nicely with these wheel?

Bought a Citroen c4 grande Picasso in Jan and now have a warning saying the dpf fluid is too low, opened her up and the current bag is eolys 176 psa 9670817280 but I’m going around in circles online trying to find the right pouch to buy to replace mine, the bags completely wrecked I’m amazed it hadn’t popped up a warning before now!

Number on...

Hello,

Before my car went in for a service, the screen displayed Time, Date, Temperature and the music station it was tuned into.

After the service the date and music station had disappeared to be replace by 99999km.

Can someone tell me how I change the screen back to how it was prior to the service. Try as I might I can't do it.

Thanks in...

In driver's side (left side) there is only hot or environmental temperature. On the right side there is also cold from air contition. The kit for fixing is diferent than for C4 and even 4 times more expensive , and ebay haw only 1 available .
Problem is cannot find a how to repair in here or in youtube I prefer instructions to experimenting...

My obd read has revealed a code than seems a bit strange and finding out what it stands for is hard.
The code Is U0161 with this on the end $0010?. :?
The u0161 code is very common with a large number of ideas as to what the problem is. If any one could shed some light on the last part would be a great help.

Many thanks
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Hello, today I noticed that the air coming out of the vents is not as hot as it used to be, for example last winter. Even at the maximum temperature (HI). Previously at 25 degrees, it was very warm. What could be the reason? If the heater matrix is the reason then where is it located? how to replace it?
Edit: Thermostat is working properly,...

Hello I have a 2008 Relay (vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]) that has an problem with the ECU not powering up/intermittent fault. Problem when happens is the EML either A doesnt come on or B when it does it just flickers and the Immobliser light will not go out. Van did actually start this morning but after turning it off the problem returned so I am...

horn not working, I’ve changed clock spring, checked horn direct to battery, working, changed steering wheel.
All working on other van. Put everything back still not working. Change fuses etc. help please.

Yesterday was yet another stressful day in my life as a Citroen owner.

The Xantia HDi sprang a hydraulic leak.

The offside of the car was on the kerb when I limped backwards in reverse with no steering into my parking space. Looked underneath. A waterfall.

As always, could have done without it but it's added another leaf of knowledge to the...

Hello

Can i get the info of version and equipment of this C4 please

VIN number VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thank you

After a fault reader not to expensive just want one that reads fault codes thanks

My citroen c4 picasso 1.6hdi semi auto 2008, came up with many faults, Inc abs/esr/esp/handbrake and a few other faults. I've had it diagnosed twice, 1st it said it was the speed sensor, so I changed that and made no difference, 2nd diagnostic said it was abs pump, so I changed that, bled all brakes by foot, now I have no brakes, also still no...

Hi, anyone know how to remove cover on battery protection unit to access wiring and fuses. Cheers

Old Xantia Wing.jpg Xantia Wing Replaced.jpg

Thanks to Stickyfingers for saving them :wink:

Thanks to Mickthemaverick / CitroJim for transporting/storage =D>

I had the issue of blocked wheel arch drains creating a paddling pool in the drivers footwell. The fan worked during the leak and for 2 days after the leak was resolved. Any idea where the fuse is to check it? My car is the C4 Grand Picasso, 2014, exclusive+ 1.6 Diesel. I’ve had a look at the online literature but not been able to identify...

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I have just bought a Citroën C1 from 2014 with the 1.2 Puretech engine. I know that there has been some problems with the timing belt on these engines and therefore I want to know the intervals for changing the belt. The car has done 111.000 km and the belt has not been changed by now. The VIN of the car is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff].

Furthermore...

Can someone show me were my oil pressure sensor is on my 2013 enterprise 1.6 b9 citroen berlingo van diesel thanks

My new toy seems to have thrown up more glitches in six days than my faithful old 206SW did in six years !

The motorised tailgate was working when I collected the car but has now stopped. It still unlatches with the key fob, but does not motor up or down. The fault code reader is showing a code of B174E and a description of 'Motorised Tailgate...

Hello, could I please get a help finding the gearbox code for Citroen relay
Vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

:x Direct Line into my third year with them have upped the renewal premium from £347.20 to £428.96, a roughly 25% increase, I have over 40 years no claims, are they taking the micky?

Go compare are no better.

LV direct online offer £397.02 but want a £300 voluntary excess.

I thought the news recently was that premiums were going to come down.

Hello FCF, does anyone know if this issue was ever resolved, I have the exact same problem, any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

I have just bought a Citroen 2008 C5 X7 with no sign of a replacement CAM belt in the history, so I want to get it sorted out ASAP.

I have been quoted £550 by a Citroen specialist, which I thought was quite expensive; does this sound reasonable?

So I have bought a Citroen C5 X7, and it has the Hydractive suspension. I bought it knowing it had a fault where the front of the car sits high all the time.

Using the buttons inside the car, I can raise and lower both the front and the rear, but when I set to normal ride height, the front of the car goes back to the high setting, with the rear...

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today when I was at the gas station and was waiting for others to fill up their tanks I noticed big cloud of blue smoke coming from my car. I turned off the engine and turned it on and of again like 2 times and after the second time blue smoke was gone. No warning lights, nothing out of the ordinary. The car ran good after that, no loss of...

Hi,how can I check the the level of oil (suspension) in my Citroen C5 2009.Tks.....

Hello everyone,

I have a problem with my 2011 C4 155 THP since Tuesday.

I came back from vacation on Monday after 2 weeks. A short round to go shopping (less than 5km). In the parking lot on the way home then when the engine starts Engine error - please have it repaired in the on-board computer (more or less the wording translated from german) +...

I have a 2013 Citroen DS5 turbo-petrol (THP155) that has covered 80,000 kms and I am expecting to have thermostat problems at some stage. My understanding is that the design of the thermostat has been progressively modified to overcome structural issues (cracking of the housing ) and that the wax pellet unit was replaced with an electronic one....

As a new member I thought I would give it a try in hopefully getting some help with a braking problem on my 53 reg xsara picasso 2.0 HDI. I drive about 30k a year and the car is about to go over 100k. Last month whilst crawling along in a queue, the outside temp showing 32C, went to stop but the brake pedal went straight to the floor, next push of...

Hi
Firstly apologies if this is a repeat thread, I have tried searching but could not find any related posts
My daughter has just purchased a 2013 1.6 120bhp DS3. All seems well with one exception. The front seats are too low! Drivers seat does have height adjustment, but even fully adjusted the backs of your legs are not in contact with the seat...

Anyone done one? Sounds like the DMF on my mate's has gone west, so looks like we are going to changing it some time soonish. Looks to be quite a lot of room under the bonnet but the power train is mounted a long way back, sort of over the subframe - is there room to get the box out without having to remove the front subframe :evil: :?:

Why can't they leave things alone? How are you supposed to change a bulb in the number plate lights? Cannot get new one to go in and stay in.
Does anyone have a tip, please?

Hello guys,
After a small accident without any serious damage except some rear bumper paint I found that my tailgate is out of alignment. The impact was from rear right and the tailgate has moved around 5mm to the left. Still locks right because the lock counterpart (not sure about the name) is also displaced. Can this be fixed through the hinges...

Is there a permanent live fuse I can use to wire in a motion sensitive dash cam?

VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks in advance 🖖

Hi All.
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the blower thermister connector (blue 6 pin) to wiring harness please. I need to replace the wire from the connector of the thermister block to the loom back as far back as practical.

A few years ago I changed the blower thermister (blower speed only working on No 4 issue) and its been working fine...

Hello!
I recently got my C3 Aircross and it has the Integrated navigation and Connected services, I was wondering if anyone has tried to upgrade the screen to the new 10.2 inch model.
I am thinking to upgrade it but not sure how much of a hassle it can be.
Attaching pictures for reference.
Thank you!

I wrote about this on a (probably) identical problem in Jan 2019. This was on a C3 Picasso 1.2 110 engine from 2016.

Now I have a 2018 C4 Picasso II 1.2 Puretech 130. On hard acceleration the engine fault light comes on, changing to 'SERVICE'.

SERVICE does not reappear on dash next time engine is switched on ...... until you accelerate briskly...

Good morning,

Someone told me to do a general online update to my car. The car is a 2009 C5 2.0i petrol auto. Is this OK to do?

Thanks

Hi All,

Can someone tell me where the draining plug is ?

I may have found it but it's in an awkward position. I need to confirm its position.

Manual gearbox BVM ML6CL

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After refuelling the warning light particle filter too low appeared. It’s a 2014 grand Picasso so I know it takes the Eolys fluid. Does anyone know if it’s a refillable tank or if it’s the pouch?

Looking at replacing battery. has anyone fitted a Banner and are they ok cheers

I was working on my late mums 2008 C3 today. Back box, oil and filter change, replcement wheel arches.
At the end of a long day I was putting the front NS wheel back on after replacing both wheel arches.
But the wheel was moving???. the hand brake was on .. I pulled it tighter.. the wheel still turned??? I took the wheel off again thinking the...

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My rear left indicator stopped working and when I realised it wasn't just a bulb I tried the 'old school' trick of running a wire from the front that was working, but to no avail. It's presently been with a garage for over a month with people going on holiday and forgetting about it etc. but I've been now told it needs a new Body Control...

I'm just changing the belt on the silver estate - what a pig of a job! When I took the original belt off it looked as though it was a tooth out on the crank pulley but I went ahead and took it off, but it wasn't sitting where it was supposed to be, the crankshaft key should have been right in the middle of the slot in the pulley, but it wasn't it...

A short while ago, my other half's 2008 Grand C4 Picasso (1.6 HDi) brought the particle fluid level warning on whenever it was started.

In the meantime before getting a chance to check / change the pouch out, it became accompanied by an engine management light and the ominous anti pollution warning.

Got round to checking the contents of the...

Hi, I’m
New to the forum, and I apologise if this has already been asked on numerous occasions.

Front suspension dropped, then 1 day later rear. All fuses checked by mechanic(visible fuses and invisible). All fuses ok ✅
next front hyrdraulic pump has power going to
It apparently but not the ECU. The mechanic is no Citroen specialist. He says...

I own a C4 Picasso, semi-auto gear, 2010, 155 THP and for about 2 weeks I can hear a serious bang only when braking from gear 3 to 2, otherwise, I am absolutely satisfied with the behavior of the gearbox considering that it has over 200,000 km. All gear changes are smooth from 1 to 6 (no sound considering the fact that i drove this car for quite a...

Hi,

My 2001 Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol has been misfiring/hunting/jerking under part throttle. Under full throttle it seems fine and idles smoothlNo DTC codes on my basic OBD scanner.

I replaced the coil pack (with a Delphi brand)which improved it a little, but the problem persists. Exhaust looks a bit sooty too. It's due a service (had new plugs...

Hello everyone,

Car is a Citroen C3 (2015), model 2016, 100HP 1.6 diesel. (can i attach VIN number?)
I am currently trying to figure out the problem with my car, since the ABS/ESP has been shut off, with the in-display faults stating Tire pressure system faulty and ABS/ESP fault . with the attached error codes from my Lexia scantool.
I recently...

I purchased a high mileage hero at auction earlier today, a 2006 C3 1.4 HDi.

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Despite it having over 160k on it, it drove a lot nicer than the newer Vauxhall with a third of that mileage than I drove TO the auction house to flog. Engine and box are lovely, decent service history and so on.

The only issue I came across was...

My sister's 2011 1.6HDi EGS.

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Seems to come off when you set off, and reapply at key off, but button not working, and hill start assist disabled. Off to interrogate it later. Place your bets as to what's wrong with it🤣,