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It is electrical, there is a switch on the gearbox. Could it be that a simple fuse somewhere has blown? I checked the haynes manual but at the first glance I did not find the electrical circuit for the speedo switch. Also I did not find which fuse could be responsible for speedometer operation.

Guys, i am whole fully Sorry for not reaping the wondrous advice given here and fitting Cheap bushes and ball joints! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
4 months they have lasted, thought something was amiss when driving it on the weekend in the rain, - Mrs has used it more but am not at all surprised she noticed nothing! the front bushings had...

I bought a Lexia from Easy Diagnostics a couple of years ago to trace faults in my Xantia HDI which never seemed to work as it should,even Jim Duddy from Easy Diagnostics couldn't get it to work as it should although he tried,saying that the car was too old so I just gave up,as I was about to sell the car but the door open beeper was sounding so...

Hi all,
Wifey dearest came in yesterday, complaining that the C5 (56 plate Exclusive) has been shouting at her that its parking sensor system has given in. Maybe she was just working it too hard?!

Once duly hooked up to Lexia (the car, not the wife), the outer driver’s front sensor appears to be kaput (error code: 9BCC). I have taken the sensor...

A colleague of mine has an '03 Picasso, and neither of the electric mirrors work, no adjustment.

I think I've read somewhere that this is a fairly common fault, and difficult to fix.

Any ideas?

No, it's not a fuse!

Replaced the filler cap sensor on my C8 today £105 from citroen for 2 metres of wire!! lexia was showing filler cap sensor short circuit to earth and filler cap not present, well it made no difference whatsoever.
If i disconnect the filler cap harness it says filler cap present, if i connect it it says filler cap absent, have tries to trace the...

my car ,a 2003 2.2 HDI 109k miles,intermittant showing of diesel filter blocked cleared with a regen run. A friendly garage mechanic put his code reader on it ,& amongst the codes there was 2 low fluid warnings how ever these have never shown on the screen. Due to financial restraints over the next couple of months I wondered if it could be topped...

I've got to scrap the blue Xantia ('98 S1 2.1 VSX Estate) as I've nowhere to keep the car for more than a few weeks and only limited space to store bits - and also limited spare time to strip off parts.

I'm maintaining a list on the For Sale & Wanted board for the more valuable items, but it occurred to me that I'd feel as sick as a parrot if I...

I'm putting my mechanical Lucas injection pump back together but I have one piece left over. I'm certain it came from the top left distributor outlet (with the pump the right way up and ditributor head facing you) but it doesn't make sense as I would expect all the outlets to be identical.

Can anyone shed any light?

There is a hole in the bottom...

I have just fitted a new cambelt on my citroen c15d 2001 plate, now the thing won't start, but when it does start after I give it throttle it runs really lumpy and when I let of the throttle the thing dies, any ideas people? possible pump timing is out half a tooth or so?

Hi guys this might be a dumb question I need a new filler cap loom, have I got to get it from Citroen or are there any other suppliers that will get this part? any ideas?

Can anyone please tell me the location of this on a series 1 LX model. I have searched the forums and some tell me passenger side and some drivers side. I have changed the pollen filter and that was a task and a half to find. Blower only works on no 4 so assume resistor and have obtained a new one. Thanks in advance. Like wise any instructions on...

Benefits of going Diagbox over Lexia?
Can I screw more things up easier :shock:
Couldn't get Diagbox to work properly...operator install lack of intelligence....back to Lexia, eventually working again. How to check whether genuine diagbox or how good a copy is the Chinese one?
Managed to have a small play yesterday......
Low fuel warning changed...

Well it seems that the ZX must just about be at its lowest point in terms of interest and popularity. At the X Rally today there were lots of B s, several C s, quite a few M s and antia s, assorted eXtras and even an A but not one Z .

Nope - no Volcanes or 16 valves never mind the more humble fare. I suppose I could have taken my own, but she is...

Hi to all, can anyone Identify this anomaly on my newly bought C5 HDI 2.0L TD. In heavy traffic the idle feels too high and involves constant clutch dipping, driving home up my poorly surfaced lane and with no throttle applied is something akin to a Tractor with a Governor fault, and braking seems to draw even more power from the motor, am I...

Hi. I have a 2.0 Grand Picasso diesel on 07 plate. I am in the process of changing the rear suspension airbags and have discovered that the little collar that you pull to release the pipe from the bag is broken on the passenger side. The upshot is that I cannot get the airbag off in the way it should be done and I suspect I will have to cut it off...

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My last MOT had an advisory for cracks of a tyre sidewall. As this is only cosmetic and there's no pressure loss, will this be a fail this time?

Hi everyone,

I want to buy a second hand Car Peugeot 508 - 2011- 2.0 HDI

I doesn,t trust the seller because the car has only 93.000 km.

Can someone help me with a VIN check/ controll to find out more information about the car???

VIN is the following : VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks in advance...
E.S.

Hi all
C8 front passenger door remains locked, it will not open on key/ or central locking. :?: :?: :?:
Am thinking is it a solenoid.as all other locks work fine. =D> =D> =D> My problem is though is how to get the panel off to look as all screws are in accessible due to door being closed .
Has anyone got previous experience of this , and how can...

OK, its driving me bonkers !....a residue that I just cannot shift.

It looks like there is wax etc which just will not shift, new Bosch blades, Retardfords Glass polish, 100% screen-wash, Neat Meths, Panel Wipe....ect ect...still not shifting.

Any advice for a decent MAX Cleaner/Polish that does actually work ?

Hi, has anyone changed a cv gaitor boot, what tools do I need please and whats the process? I see different boot kits are available on ebay including stretchy ones? Will the tracking be affected. Thanks for any advice, jeff

(there's a very small hole spitting grease)

Hi everyone,

I have a 2001 Diesel Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDI (110) and am having issues starting the thing. When working it would start first time, runs smoothly with no problems and is great. But a few times now it has struggled to start. The engine tries to start but is getting no fuel to it.

When I turn the ignition I do not hear the in-tank low...

Owned my latest Xantia for about 6 months, and was aware that when I bought it the dials had been replaced with one from a petrol car???

Well finally for got around to changing them with the set off my diesel breaker, and had some silver plasti-coat paint so did the following.

Very rough attempt, but now have the set that I removed so...

Just finished removing as a complete 'kit' (sold) from the VSX. This is the factory-fitted Phillips Blaupunkt 4030 radio/cassette unit with 10CD autochanger under the front passenger seat. There's nothing complicated about fitting/removing the radio and autochanger units, but the cable that connects them starts from the CD unit with a round plug...

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The suspension pump has failed on my '02 2.0 HDI C5, it's stuck on the lowest setting. Have checked the electrics and power is getting to the pump unit so guess new pump required. Cannot afford to go to main dealer (quoted over £1000 for pump only). Does anyone know of a good citroen mechanic in the Hillingdon/West London area?

hi all replace bottom valve gasket on xsara 1.9 everything seem to to be put back as was. tryed to stat after and she turn over forever but no go. glow plug seem ok. any ideas thank n advance

First time on this forum and first time owning a french car! I bought an 02 C5 1.8 petrol with 50Kmiles and one owner. Car is like new inside and out and has a full Citroen SH. Only thing I don't like - when pulling away from a stop the biting point/pickup on the clutch isn't clean/definite. There is a slight spongy point and I need to apply a bit...

I seem to be having trouble locating a top engine mount for my Synergie. There are lots of the rear, underneath mounts that go on around the driveshaft but none for the top one. They look very similar so one of my questions is, are they the same part?
It's the round rubber bush that's gone, I've included a couple of pictures to show you where it...

I have beet trying to find a site with proper, scientific tyre tests and not customer reviews which are very subjective and therefore biased.
These people here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; (I am sure they are not the only ones) seem to have the facilities to run these tests but I haven't come across any reviews using this type of...

Been thinking for a while that the Xantia steering was slightly heavy - especially when driven back to back with the C4 GP! However earlier this week it was dire after you had driven a few miles, presumably because it was hot, and the heat soak from the exhahust wasn't helping - there was about 10 deg in the centre that was OK then it would go...

Just want to say a big thank you for all your tips on fixing the squeaky rear suspension on my C5:-)
I replaced the nearside rear trailing arm bearings. After comparing parts n prices from main stealers I ordered some from fleabay and some from the Stealer. Total cost less than £50
I allowed a full day for this and after spending every previous...

What is the plastic bit over the rear of the boot. It goes along the lip, around the lock and covering the wires?

Not sure what to ask from from the scrappy or what part number it is.

hi to all again

recently had my cambelt idle and tensioner +water pump replaced.
only to find the bottom cambelt cover has been ripped off.
so any you guy got a spare for sale.
part code is 0320.94

im in doncaster

thanks phill #-o

My C2 is still not behaving itself. A new battery seemed at first to cure it, but it is now needing jump started when cold, it drives perfectly and starts itself when warmed up. The old battery out of it is working properly in the Landie. I then thought the alternator might be goosed, so I have had a bit of checking as far as my limited knowledge...

Hi, my fathers series 1 Xantia. He is currently sat in a car park unable to start. He says, that the red light on the key code is flashing. the engine turns over but wont start. has he put the wrong number in? would that be the reason why the light is flashing and it wont start. thanks in advance Terry :oops:

I'm looking for better MPG currently getting 33-35mpg town driving a doing just under 15 miles a day.

Have not used any fuel additive since buying car back in Sep 2013 only using Forte Cleaner. Used Shell fuelsave diesel up until Jan 2014 when it changed to Texaco have used Standard diesel up to March then changed to their supreme diesel can't...

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Hello and thank you for your time

First of all I would like to thank you in advance for your eventual support, advice and your honest opinion. What follows is a true story, my story. This is not an attempt to badmouth Citroen or any other manufacturer. This is about how some car dealers...

Hi all,

Well my car hasn't been particularly kind to me over the last few months - new clutch, cat converter fell off, few bits on the MOT and now some lectrickery troubles.

I noticed when driving back to Kent last weekend that having the headlights, seat heaters, stereo, wipers and rear screen demister on at the same time was causing the...

Hello,
I was wondering if anybody could help with a problem I am having with my 05 Dispatch 2.0 hdi. The van dosnt seem to rev out fully when I work the throttle from under the bonnet , I would say that it revs for three quarter of the travel of the throttle then dosnt rev out any more. I notice the van to be a bit deader than it used to be when...

Hello all

Just bought a lovely 2009 C5 but noticed that the front end is quite floaty. I know these are soft cars but... I drive lots of different cars and this one is super super floaty!

Then I noticed that selecting max height the car does not appear to reach maximum height. The rear does reach the height okay, but the front does not move at...

I've recently been considering another van and considered a new shape dispatch with the 2.0Hdi 16v engine or a new shape berlingo with the 1.6Hdi but I've seen a few Citroen relays for about the same price if not less than a dispatch , I just wanted to know if anyone has any info regarding the 2.2 Hdi in the newer shape relays ? My wife's got a...

Hi all just wondering how hard it is to replace a Picasso throttle cable as it has started to stick at high revs and a local garage have said that it has a kink in it and they want £90 to do it so out for saving a bit of cash if possible

Hi Folk,

I was on the way home tonight with my Mrs in the car when it developed and awful rubbing or grinding noise from the rear end when going around a roundabout .... I managed to find somewhere to pull in and check the car to see what the problem is and it's the bolt heads on the Caliper rubbing off the wheel, I know it's a fairly common...

So Peugeot is going upmarket to compete, I guess, against VW or Audi or BMW? Citroen will be the value brand so will this mean an end to the German C5?

DS will become a seperate brand.

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Hi all,

Been considering purchasing a Lexia for forever and a day.

Can anyone tell me what information it gives over and above any other diagnostic equipment?

I know that sounds like a stupid question so I will explain.

I have recently had a P1519 error code (Coolant temp sensor) from my Snap-On diagnostic. My mate's AutoLogic (which was...

Hi I know this is an ongoing much posted on fault,but this fault message seems to cover a legion of possible faults,
my car is a 2003 2.2HDI C5 with 109k miles on the clock DPF & Eolys oil replaced at 57K. over the past few months I have had blocked diesel filter & antipollution fault a few times & a 20 mile run up the M2 at 2500rpm + has cleared...

Just ordered a new unit as getting lights coming on in day light randomly.

Is there anything I need to do specially to make the new one work or is it plug and play? I have read the Haynes manual and seems easy enough to change.

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The serpentine/alternator belt stripped. I've replaced it with a new one, but there's a problem.

I've checked the alignment of the belt around each pulley. When I start it up the belt around the hydraulic pulley is derailed by a couple of teeth. No mater what I've tried it still skips out of the pulley groove.

Could the tensioner immediately...

evening all

new to the site
im replacing the injector pump shaft seal and thought someone must know were i can pick one up.
the pump number is nr 0460 484 055 ver425-2 xud201
also any body got a how to get a duff glow plug out that's been chewed up.
ive look through the stickys but couldn't find anything.
im in doncaster.
appreciate any help....

As per the title....tailgate won't open, and the rear-wiper stopped working at the same time.

Fuse for the wiper is fine.

Any suggestions what I should look for ?

Slainte, Alan.