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Or that's what I first thought until I realised they must be nesting in the front O/S wing if they are crickets.

It's obviously something to do with the front wheels as I can shut them up by turning the steering as if taking up the slack, if that makes sense?

There were a lot of what I'd call exaggerated/superfluous advisories on my last MOT but...

Seems my battery came loose and the positive terminal has split so need a replacement terminal. Went to Halfrauds and theirs look a bit on the feeble side and could potentially cause excessive resistance.

Anyone recommend a supplier or type I should buy. I'm quite taken by the quick-release versions but don't think there's enough space to fit...

thanks for the info on my fans not working.if they are going to cost me £100 each plus labour for fitting,i think it's time for the old girl to go.....wish I hadnt just had 6 new spheres and a bracket on the back.,and a flaming new pump in the tank......got to draw the line somewhere....far too expensive to maintain once things start to go wrong.I...

I've noticed that some forum members make the effort (but fail) to type Citroën correctly (with the double diaeresis over the 'e').

Special characters that aren't on the keyboard can be typed using the corresponding 'Alt code' - hold down the Alt key and type the corresponding 4-digit code on the numeric pad (with Num Lock ON). ë is Alt + 0235...

Hi there everyone. I am new to this forum, and have also found that I got not much help from the australian citroen forums and even google couldn't help me! I am in much need of some assistance.

I dont know a lot about citroens, so this is where the problem lies. I have a xsara, and have had it for about 9months now. i have had nothing but...

hi i have had this squeak when i turn the steering wheel a few people have told me its a dry bush any one got any tip on how to stop it?

Got a few questions, AGAIN lol!

Heated window, doesnt seem to work...I press the button on the end of the stalk and nothing happens! The button doesnt even seem to click, let alone work

Gearstick...When accelerating in 4th, like going onto a motorway, does anyones wobble from side to side? Also, how can I cure a swueek I have when going from 2nd...

If flooding with WD40 (which I see has cured the problem for some other members) doesn't help my spinning/sticking locks, I'll have to look at buying replacements.

These seem to be easy enough to get hold of, but if I buy individual locks will I have to use different keys for them, or can new locks be coded in some way to use the original keys?...

HI Forum

I've decided to try to change the seals of my Harrison 1135253 compressor, after the replacement failed in the same place as my old one!

However, i cant get the first nut undone, as the pulley spins with the nut.

Where can i get the tool for this and are there any other tools i'll need??

thanks
Larry

any oen know a link to a vid or details on how to remove headlamp on a r reg van, some one hit me and smashed might, so need to take it out before i decided what to do with van

cheers

I have an 1996 zx estate, in the last few days the intermittent windscreen wiper has stopped working. it works ok on the second position normal speed, ok on fast, ok on down pos, single sweep, ok on wash. i think it could be the relay but in the owners manual or the haynes manual it dosnt tell which relay it is. there are a few relays behind the...

hi again from greece.my problem now is that the front suspensio has raised adout 3cm after i got the balls changed in a garage.how can i lower it manualy ,there is some bolts but i dont know witch one and how. Lhm its ok

Last Saturday the heater blower on the Xsara suddenly stuck on the second to fastest speed. I noticed that there's a post about a Xantia doing similar and wonder whether the same principle applies?

It has the semi automatic aircon and the speed is the same on almost every setting, including auto and off. It will go to the fastest speed as well...

Hi
I have 1999 exclsive xantia which has 8 spheres, which sphere on the rear is the anti sink sphere ?
thanks

Hello guys,

I'm trying to work out exactly which part number I need for a front, right hand track rod end for a 98 xantia of the GSF site.

Can anyone clarify?

Much appreciated

CoXen

My aircon only operates on the auto setting. I have lost the ability to mannually select blower speed and to turn it off. I took off the facing plate & unscrewed the front retaining screws but encountered a fair bit of resistance as I was trying to tug it out from the console . Is there something else holding it or is it just a question of yanking...

Had an interesting phone call from the dealer who was/is changing a suspension pipe on my C5. Apparently both rear cylinders had failed and were forming pools of fluid on the floor, is it possible for both to fail at the same time bearing in mind that this car has only done 62k. Also the car had a service at the same dealers two weeks ago, so is...

would like to say a big thankyou for a great day out very friendly folks got some great advise even my wife and young daughter enjoyed it hope to be at stratford the weekend thanks again.

my front passenger window doesnt go straight up fully if auto switch is used i have to keep clicking it up till closed but cant fully close the window tight as it drops down a bit its like if something is stopping glass from going right up,what do u think it is?cheers

I thought I'd change my brake pads and started at the rear only to find they've worn unevenly and actually have a pronounced lip on the top.

If you compare the new pads, the old ones appear to be too long, hence the lip that hasn't been worn.

As for the angled wear, I would naturally assume it's down to the infamous caliper corrosion but...

My 'Y' registered Berlingo Multispace has an intermittent fault light.

The warning lamp for brakes lights up occasionally with a beep sound. This seems to occur when the engine is first started. The lamp will then go out. Sometimes the light and sound will occur after I have applied the brakes.

I have checked the levels of brake fluid and all...

I have this xantia. When i got it the turbo was not working properly due to the pipe running from the intercooler pipe to the top of the fuel pump being split so i have now replaced, i have also replaced both the fuel and the air filters.

Now the issue left is i can see air bubbles (now less than before after replacing the fuel filter) in the...

Hi there,

The drivers seat lumber support is not working on my 2003 Xsara Picasso, i tuen the knob at the front of the seat and nothing? I'm guessing it's not an easy fix but thought i'd ask, bit of backache creeping in!

Thanks

What are the first stages of the DMF failing? I think mine might be on its way out, or the gearbox is :(

Recently the gears have become stiffer, especially getting into 2nd where its very notchy and often crunches. However now 4th is crunching regularily and is also notchy.

The clutch is starting to judder when pulling away and the bite...

Does anyone know if the injectors on our 95 1.9TD (Bosch pump) Xantia have replaceable tips/nozzles.

Hi guys, long time lurker, first time poster!

I've just bought a 2003 Xsara Picasso Desire and unlike our 2005 Xsara Picasso Desire 2 it doesn't have front armrests. Is it possible for me to fit them, my trim is blue & gray so i guess either colour would do. If i look at the seats it feels like the mounts are present behind the cloth just the...

Hi,

I've just purchased a 2003 Xsara Picasso, great condition with Full history. However there is an annoying problem in that the doors seem to creak from the top when going over bumps etc? I have a 2005 Picasso and it doesn't do this? Any thoughts as it's driving me nuts!

Thanks in advance.

I'm just double checking something before I decide what to do. When I start the car up there is a buzzing sound coming from the muffler. Like the Trotters van! :lol:

Since the exhaust has no holes in it I suspect the actual internals of the muffler has corroded with age or with water sitting inside it (would explain why it had smoke that time...

I'm not really sure how to value my 2002 Xsara 1.6 VTR as the prices seem to be all over the place for these cars. :?

I'd appreciate some feedback about whether £1595 is a fair estimate given that the car has
- 12 months Tax
- MoT until 25/5/2011
- only 54K miles

Here's a video of the car...

It's very clean and I have owned it since...

its actualy a 06 F*A* SCUD O camper van but under the skin it is pug 806,cit synergy 1.9 PSA lump,

the problem im haveing is i fitted new front pads the day after the MOT had advised they were low,

non ABS so you would think srtaight forward enough :roll:

i hadnt noticed before the new pads but now if you hold the brake pedel hard with engine...

Even when on max height the rear end of the Xant sinks within a few minutes of switching the engine off. It's had a rear accumulator within the last year, could I be looking at replacing the anti sink valve? It stays where its put all the time the engine is running and the dog bone seems ok.

Hi there everyone i have just brought an s reg 1998 xantia before i picked it up the car sale had the suspension done but when i test drove it i found it bumpy and hard over bumps had a head ache when i got home. The bloke i brought it off said he will send it back to the garage next week but i just want some info so i can see if the garage did...

Came across this chap offering a strip down and inspection of your Citroen gearbox for a mere tenner.

Could be useful for some people.

Hi folks my c5 hdi exclusive shows airbag fault and service light stays on when car is started up how do i get them off?or any advice cheers peeps much appreciated,thanks

Hi,

**edited bit about piston in last post**

I want to change the rear brake discs on the mother-in-law's Xsara Picasso 1.6HDi since we're using it while the C3 rests in peace for the time being, and this Picasso is grinding pad backing against disc...

Does anyone have a haynes for it and could enlighten me to any relevant torque values and...

Guys i know this isnt really the correct place to put this but i just whanted to give you guys the first heads up.
I recently took dellivery of an 06 plate grand scenic and handed the keys to my beloved Kelly ( 1.9 td xant ) over to my adopted daughter for her 18 birthday. Now as she currently doesnt hold a licence she is going to be selling it on...

Hi again,
I am looking at this failed pipe, as I said in an earlier post, someone's replacement of metal pipe in inner-wing has disturbed rubber pipe attachnent and subsequent pipe detachment/blowout.

Does the required replacement rubber piece - 00004023G4 HYDRAULIC TUBE (thanks RichardW) come with the attached metal pipes machined to it or does...

My 2003 C5 2.2 HDI has clocked up 80K & pads need replacing on front,But I noticed the discs have quite a ridge round the edge. Can any one tell me what the disc min thickness should be??
incidently thes pads have been on the car for 38k at least .I bought it with 42k on it
Thanks TD

As you know, my Xantia needs new front brake pads, so I was wondering what the best ones to get would be. I am very tempted to buy these

Would they be good for the Xantia and what would the benefits be compared to a cheap set like these ?

Also would I be better going to my Citroén dealership and getting proper ones ? If so how much would they...

This is a LWB high top (1800) 2003 model.
Ive done so much work on this and it still wont start.
reconned head, only to cause hole in block where turbo oil pickup is
So i fitted a replacement engine
I then had the dreaded immobiliser key lamp,
I got a replacement ecu also immobiliser module,and the code vial that sits in the key,
These in combo...

hi guys,

I have a citroen birlingo 2005 changed the rear brake cylinde(rear left) for it and the brake pedal just went down like the brake master is gone.
hade a new brake master cylinder put on but still the same their is no pressure while bleadin on the front right wheel and rear left at all .
the pedal goes right on the floor.

Any one been...

Just lost all my LHM when A pipe disonnected. I was turning left when I heard a loud bang and instantly the steering became heavy, The LHM was all over the road leaking from the front nearside of the car. On closer inspection a thick rubber pipe coming from below the accumulator sphere has disconnected from a female connector on a small metal pipe...

Can anyone help with a part number please.

The front O/S ABS sensor on my X reg (2000) Xantia 1.8i, 16 valve hatch has given up. GSF want £62.50 for a replacement but I have seen some on fleabay for around £25 - just need to make sure the part No.s match.

Interestingly, when I checked the resistance readings at the ECU plug, the dodgy one gave a...

just had my front pads & disces replaced but pedal feels soft/spongy & pedal sinks to floor if heavy pressure held on it
Garage says (after re bleeding & no air in system)) that its due to new pads need to bed in
seem to remember some one else had simler problem.can any one advise please
supposed to be going away with caravan tommorow :roll:

Folks,

Wonder if you can help me.
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My front nearside strut return hose, accessible in wheel arch (leakback hose?) is beyond repair.
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having repeatedly cut off approx 1/4 at a time, and now adding some heatshrink to the last 1 , I am sure it is going to fail again.
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Have ordered the hose+metal strap from dealer...should be with me Saturday.
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Morning,

I have a loud knocking noise from the rear end of my MRS's C3. I got it up on a ramp and found out what them problem is... but I dont know where to get the replacement part from as Citroen UK cannot get one for me. The part I'm after is on bolted to the rear subframe, kind of like a large cylinder, say a good 200mm long or more in...

Hopefully will be in France in two weeks, but just noticed damp on radiator on RH side viewing from front. When fan on water drops being blown through. Should be ample time to fit new radiator around work.

Looking on GSF there are RP numbers which I'm not familiar with.

i.e.: -

173PC0250 RADIATOR XANTIA 1.9 TD >RP 7482 76.00
173PC0260 RADIATOR...

Does anyone buy their TD filters in bulk? I've had a look on ebay but can only find singles? I could shoot each seller a message asking if the do bulk buys at a discount but thought I'd ask here first for recommendations.

My rear suspension drops when left parked. Have had car with mechanic who a. confirms that there is no leaking fluid. b. advised that car needs to go to citroen to be put on Lexia. Mate has Lexia connected and shows no faults, hence advises that fault is mechanical not electrical.

Any ideas please. Suspension works on adjuster buttons between...

Is there such a thing? Can't find mention of one on the Citroen Service site.