French Car Forum

Hi

Hav a 2002 C5 2.0 hpi petrol car, which has an intermitant fault with the windows.

It has happened twice, bout 3 months apart, after locking the car using the fob key all 4 windows open bout 2 inches. I close all 4 windows and the car and windows work fine.

I dont know how long after locking the car this happens as i only notice it wen i...

I have a 1999 2.0 HDI TD Exclusive Xantia 110 bhp
I am having problems with the steering and suspendion :-
The steering is hard and soft to turn at times, a secondhand pump was fitted

the suspendion rises and falls at any time both front and rear allow mostly front. it sinks very quickly at times and takes about 1 to 2 mins to raise, it can be a...

ok have a little prob on my CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.8i petrol 51 plate

it is the front screen washers every time i pull the stick back to clean windows no water but it comes from back?but you got to twist the stick to make back ones work with water with is working ok,so is there 2 pumps in the water bottle,or can it be down to the stick

Hi, it was mentioned a while ago that someone had a pinhole in their heater matrix in their xantia and they used a particular type of sealant to get them by .

I gather there is one make better than most for tiding you over with this problem?

does anyone know what it is called please?

regards Nigel

Hi folks

I was wondering if anyone's ever found a set of clear headlights for a Xantia?

I'm considering trying to butcher a set of headlights to fit projectors in there, but I'd need a clear glass bit or the light beam will go everywhere!

I know about the legality of it all but with projectors and clear glass the light beam should be good and...

Does anyone know if these front pads will fit my MK 1 V6? GSF NO. N64019.

sorry Mods I know its not really the place but Ive got to say a big thank you to bx man if he's still around because this one has been haunting me for years.

Thank you for finding a way to turn off my airbag light on my Mk2 xantia.
I didnt get around to trying it out until today when I replaced my steering column.

absolutely brilliant no more...

Can anybody tell me how to tell the difference between a 6+2 hydraulic pump and a '6 sucker' pump?- I'm trying to help my brother find the correct part number for the front offside suspension sphere supply pipe on his 94 1.9D - the part no. given on 'service citroen' from the vin no is 5270EC, and this is the same as the part no that his local...

Is it possible to transfer all the workings from the drivers side electric window from a MkII to a Mk I.

Aware from reading some of the posts that the workings are different, so wondered if a full transplant could work.

If so, how the hell do you get the workings out. Currently at door panel off, foam off, and all the bolts removed (that I can...

Hi all, Anyone able to tell me where I can find schematics/strip down procedures for the ME5T type manual gearbox as fitted to my 2.1td ?

Cheers Colin.P

My local paper is reporting a story about a C5 being badly damaged by a car wash. Click here for story It looks like the tailgate opened as the brush went over.

I don't have a C5 but was wondering if the tailgate release on a C5 is exposed enough that the brush might have triggered it? Or did the customer either not have the boot closed in the...

My lad has just come in complaining of a smell of oil in the car. I have just had a quick look (it's dark outside) and there looks like a leak just to the left (looking at the front of the engine) of the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? The annoying thing is he was going to try and sell it in a couple of weeks!

As requested from brmartyn, here's the pictures of the XM Exclusive that I am bringing home from Malaysia. The car is owned by a fellow Citroen enthusiast over there.

It started it's life in England and was taken to Malaysia by it's one and only keeper from new in 2004. So it was a british registered car!

It's one of the last XM's to be made and...

can anybody help i have lost the code to my radio . i think its a philips model no pu2294b . serial no cl0402y01411958 . all help appreciated thnx

Can I bore you with ...Xantia Blower fan problems!

Yes I have read, I believe: all, or most of previous posts but it's
confusing!

I own a Xantia 1999 1.9 TD Estate, some post say the fix insert a relay at the ignition is only for models before 89!

Another post states some thing about the relay at brake pedal
to pull it with fan on full...

This is on eBay.fr

575000km ~ 360000miles.

There's hope for mine yet!!

My C5 used to alter its suspension height as I loaded up the rear of the car. Just recently it's stopped doing that and only pumps up after starting the engine.

A thought occurs to me that it may be because the battery needs replacing, the logic being that the ECU detects that the battery voltage is low and avoids stressing the battery until the...

My AX diesel stopped a few weeks ago (luckily on the drive) due to lots of air getting into the pump. I've got a Lucas CAV system. At the back of the fuel filter head there's a blue plastic plug which was loose and leaking fuel. I removed this to find that the only thing holding it in place was some glue. So I've tried to stick it back in with...

HI all,

Just wanted to let you know that I took delivery of my Xantia Activa S2 from XantiaMan ( Gareth ) YEsterday afternoon and am pleased as punch with it.
I only got to take it out for 30 mins but in that short time I can see what a great car it is and glad I paid over the odds to get it.

One thing I wanted to say was what a sterling job...

Hi all,

I have a 98 Mk2 1.9TD (with aircon) Xantia and i've noticed again the auxilary belt (the one that drives the alternator) seems to have jumped a tooth again towards the engine. So as you look at it the right hand edge/tooth of the belt is sitting over the edge of the pulleys and this edge of the belt is slightly fraid.

When the engine is...

Hi,
My sons car was hit by a clown speeding around a roundabout. A shame, because it was in good nick for it's age, doing all my son wished----economical as hell,comfortable, and with the HDi 110 engine, a great puller with caravan on the back. Obviously a write off.
As car was;

Now;

The other driver (?) claimed he wasn't speeding,...

Our recently acquired (for free) Berlingo is playing up in another way now.
On the trip back from England I noticed the occasional 'flat spot' where it appeared to slow down and be struggling to pull very well, obviously much more noticeable going uphill. Going out in it today this condition was much more pronounced and seemed to happen more...

Hey all,
As the title suggests I would like to know if C5 alloys would fit on a Xantia V6?

Thanks :)

My 2002 C5 manual is very sluggish below 2000rpm, when the turbo seems to cut in. I reckon my old 2CV has more poke! There really is nothing there regardless of gear. In fact I have stalled this car numerous times when pulling off, a problem I never had with my faithful 1.9D BX estate.
Could there be a duff sensor or somethng sticking?

I took the carpets out of my Xantia yesterday after realizing I had water in the foot well again.

All going as planned until I noticed this connector in the front passenger foot well.

As you can see it is quite corroded. 1 wire came away when I touched it so I used a small connector block to join them together again.

Will I get away with...

Just had oil changed at a Citroen specialist.
Car now keeps sayin oil level low even though it isnt?
Any ideas guys?

Hi Guys,

One of my colleagues at work is on the look out for a decent sized family car diesel preferably.

I suggested a Xantia and seen the following on Autotrader:

Autotrader

Now having owned several Xantis over the years and been offerd silly money for a trade in, I know there is no way on earth this is worth £1,350 even with all the work...

Apart from a brake bleeding kit are there any other unusual tools required for C5 brake fluid change?

Someone on this forum mentioned that Lexia is required for a proper C5 brake fluid change - is this the case?

Cheers,
GB

Hi All

Simple one I hope.

Using Hazard light switch on centre of dash (red button) lights flash, indicated in instrument binacle but the red switch doesn't flash.

Is it meant to? If so how does one remove to replace bulb?

Thanks

Kevin

I have recently bought a 2002 diesel zsara auto. When it is cold but also sometimes when warm. the auto gearbox decides to go into what I will call 'limp home mode'. The normal green led light next to the 'D' on the dash for Drive goes out and a yellow light to the right of the gear indicator lights up along with and 'S' and what looks like a...

Right, after taking the Xantia in for its Citroen MoT yesterday it has failed on the following points:

1 Offside and Nearside front suspension arms have excessive play in a pin/bush
2 NS steering rack gaitor split
3 Parking brake has no reserve travel
4 OS/NS front brake discs are excessively worn
5 OS/NS front brake pipe inadequatly clipped...

HELP!!!!

I have just driven home from town and my ABS warning light came on and now will not go out!!!

On looking in the Xantia's Owners Handbook it says - 'if the ABS light stays on or lights when driving, the ABS computer has detected a fault and has disconnected the ABS system. this does not affect the normal braking system, the function of...

Hi guys!

Sorry to post an SOS message first time around, but I'm in desperate need of some advice and none of my local Citroen breakers can help me!

Questions:

1) Will seats, doorcards and carpet from a 2000 Xantia saloon fit a 1999 Estate? (I'm questioning rear seats and doorcards plus carpet in particular)

2) The saloon seats are heated -...

I'm getting on the ball with this Lexia now.

I decided to read the codes off the missus HDi and see if i could figure out any reasons for it smoking or generally being a pain in the ass.

Here's what I got from it:

ABS ECU:

Intermittent Fault - Safety Relays

Engine ECU:

Permanent Fault - 2 additional heating and preheating circuit - Faulty...

hi, i own a 2001 berlingo multispace, the drivers seat is in poor condition and i would like to replace it with something more comfortable.

does any one know which citroen/peugoet seats will fit from other cars (the newer the better!)

i understand the berlingo shares its floorplan with the 306/ZX but these are getting on a bit now so getting a...

Hello everyone,

New on the forum, but could use your help. I've got a Xantia 99 S-reg 2.0 16v hatch Exclusive with just under 117K. Runs very well apart from one very annoying thing...as follows...

When the engine is on, whether it's cold or up to normal temperature, there's a ticking noise coming from the central dash area. It sounds as if it's...

Any recomedations
Gates
Dayco
ContiTech
Anyone used any of the above kits

Had one on order now for a week, been told there are none in the UK, does anyone know of any none genuine part supplier so I can get the car back on the road until I get the genuine part. Part No. 1351CR. Thanks

Well, after changing all the bulbs at the front of my car (and being grateful for having relatively small hands) I decided to check the rears. Noticed that the offside brake light flickers in time with the indicator on that side. No flicker on the nearside. Had the unit out of the car, checked the bulbs, the contacts under where the bulbs fit, and...

hi there,
this is my first post and i am very greatful for any comments anyone has to make,
i know this is the Citroen part but after owning 4 xantias i know this is just like an ugly brother, plus Citroen forums are always friendly
i will start from the begining of the storey.
My friend brought me his 406 98 1.9td on the back of an rac truck,...

Actually saw a Silver C6 driving out of a Tesco car park as I was leaving this afternoon :shock: I'll get my coat :oops:

Hello Guys

When I get home later I should have the new shock from CitroenXM waiting for me.

I’ve changed the front accumulator sphere before, my first experience with these spheres.

From what I’ve managed to source so far, this is how I’ll go about changing the shock.

1. Place the back end on Axel stands
2. Put the suspension to high
3....

Been out changing spheres today.

I've got all the rears and the accumulator done. I looked at the Activa accumulator and on Jim's advice removed the bracket from the car and tried to part the sphere from it. Unfortunately this has me beat as I don't have a strong enough vice to do it.

I decided to refit it and now I've run into a problem, I...

My uncle has called me to say he is going to have a look at a 2005 C5 1.6HDi LX Estate and as i have an older 2.2 C5, he thought i could answer him. To be honest, i have no info on the 1.6 unit myself other than it cannot be a bad unit if it pulls such a large car.
I believe it to be an ex company car so i am assuming full history, it has 55000...

i bought a 2002 furio for £1600 and managed to crash it on the day after buying it. It wasnt a big smash but i had to get myself a new bumper,bonnet,radiator,fan and healights. i managed to pick these parts up cheap from a scrapyard so no problems there but now a few days after fixing it, it wont start. It turns over but just wont start. Iv...

Rev counter?

Xantia 98 Estate

My battery went flat on Monday and since then I’ve had no rev counter, it’s gone all the way round to the right, not sitting on the needle on the left. I’ve looked in the handbook and can’t see a fuse for it, anyone got any advice.

CoXen

hi Guys,

got an intermittent fault on my alarm, related to the boot closed switch.

Am i right in assuming that when you lock the car on the key the car should beep to confirm all is well?

do you know also if the boot switch is meant to make the connection when closed or open? as i might just fool the alarm if thats possible

My mum has a Xantia V6 with 42k miles on it.

When driving on uneven or rough surfaces slowly it makes a knocking noise which seems to come from the front.

It's been MOT'd 3 times since this and hasn't had any advisories for play in ball joints or anything like that.

I'm going to get it up on the ramp on Wednesday and have a look around it, just...

Can anyone give guidance as to the VOSA requirements are for a Citroen
Xantia. in this respect. see subject of post

My 1.8i 16v failed this morning on 4 grounds .
Nearside and offside as in post.
offside stop light not working { although working when delivered and when collected} as confirmed by the manager even when trying to provoke fault by...

Does anyone know the paint code for a silver 2000 W Saxo VTR?

I cant find it anywhere