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Quick query chaps! Having fixed the snapped wires near the tailgate hinge, I'm now waiting for a new light unit as the current one only has one or two of the LEDs working. When the brake pedal is pressed, the LEDs are flickering, sometimes they're on fully but still not very bright at all. Is this simply indicative of a failing unit (I've read...

Is it possible to have a list of members who have these that are willing to help other members. I know there could be complications with thing like making things worse, but if members knew this might be the case and are willing to take a chance. I could buy one, but I'd be scared I done something stupid.\

Gary.

Hi Gents
2010 c5 x7 THP 1.6 156 PS 6speed. 90K KM .My car was working ok, 95%. Of the time the cold start small rattle will be present, so i decided to go ahead and replace the timing chain tensioner in hopes that the rattle will quiete down a bit.Simple process!
To my surprise after installing the tensioner, my car wont start.. cranks fine just...

Thought I'd put this in a new thread but as mentioned elsewhere I've been today to look at a low mileage 58 reg C5 which SHMBO has fallen in love with. Concerned though about all the reports of steering rack failures in early Mk 3 C5s. Would it be worth my while getting it inspected by the likes of Scotia, RAC, AA/Dekra (Honest John suggests the...

Well I've today bought the 58 reg C5 2.0i 16v auto that I mentioned in another thread. Should I be putting bog standard unleaded in it or the super 98 octane stuff? I'm only really concerned about fuel economy, not performance.

Does anybody know the dimension of oil seal on steering rack? Not the gaitor used from XM (shown in the picture) but the one that prevents oil leakage from cylinder that is arrow pointed (like driveshaft seals...).

Mine is weeping and I would like to change it.

The seal looks like this...

Well, today I decided to get stuck in to the broken high-level brake light wire on my '09 Tourer. Armed with Lenny's 'how to' measurements, I cut the 2 holes in the plastic trim to allow access to the hidden screws that hold the spoiler on - easily done, and lo and behold, there they were the little *******s! :-D I'd borrowed a mate's Snap-on...

Sorry another basic question and there's no BoL to fall back on! :rofl2:

I'm assuming it does have one. Knowing from the old blue Xantia VSX, that it's one item that can be repeatedly 'missed' at services, (the VSX had a Full Service History showing 'services' at the proper intervals, but the totally choked and broken pollen filter I removed was...

Hello All,

Have any of you successfully replaced the outer shell on a 3 button key fob like the one in the pic. I have 2 with my new Picasso, both are worn. I see loads on the usual internet places for sale. I wondered if any of you have done it and can recommended a particular replacment or supplier...

Cheers

My Power Steering pump pulley is doing a bit of jiggling and making an unpleasant noise while running, so looks like I'll need a new one.

They ain't cheap.

I have a donor XUD 1.9TD, are the pumps interchangeable between these two engines?

I'm dumping the xantias, and getting a C5.

What should I look out for? I'm thinking a 2008-2010 model with a 2.0 HDi engine, and preferably the non spring version.

There is a chance that I might get offered a C6, but I'm worried about parts/maintenance.

Hi

I am trying to ask here because the Swedish forums are not very helpful :|

Everything started 2 months ago! I burned the hydral pump, when I switched this I moved over the data box that sits on it so the new pump got the original box from the car! The pump started immediately, because it would not go dry, I pulled out the connector to the...

Hi all,

For a couple of weeks now my C5 has occasionally on start-up given the odd fault message such as 'ESP/ASR not functioning' which would immediately go off never to appear again all day.Over the last few days this has been joined by 'Immobiliser Fault' (or something similar) and has at times been difficult to start.Yesterday it was worse...

Hi all, been away for about a year, but might be making a return. Considering a purchase of a mk2 Dispatch lwb.

Having had the Transit for a year now, i have enjoyed it, but body is starting show cause for concern, waiting for a reply from a local dealer, as to what price they can do . Watch this space. :wink:

Helo my frends o have one question. I have Citroen c5 x7 2012 BL562351 and i went to change front break pada and mz dealer said that in my car is missing installation for sensors for break pad is that possible that my car doesnt have that instalation and if can somone send mi the diagram and part number of that instalation thanks.

hi i know this sounds soft but i have a 2007 c5 and the offside front head light bulb as gone and i am struggling to get in to it to replace it any tips

Hi all,

MY C5 (2008) Exclusive sat on the drive for just over 7 weeks. Took it out today and FL TPMS showed up as a fault. Could it be the batteries in the TMPS on the wheel itself?

Thanks in advance

My Lexia is registering that the ECU has been accessed 46 times out of a maximum of fifty. Can I re-set the ECU to original factory settings with the Lexia?

Hi all,
I've been thinking of adding power steering to my little c15 van. Its the non power steering model and as I'm not He-Man, Arnold Schwarzenegger or The Incredible Hulk I'm getting tired of the muscle power required to steer it. Anyone got an idea how difficult this would be? Any info at all would be great.
Thanks!

A great many miles ago I had a leaky oil cooler. Long since fixed, three coolant flushes and a thermostat later that seems to be behind me.

Except for my blowers, they're just not very warm at all.

Engine temperatures fine - 85 degrees most of the time, 90+ at idle before the fan kicks in.

Interestingly they're... acceptable... while driving,...

Hi all
Just bought a 2011 c4 picasso and have noticed a few things.
Should j be able to hear the parking brake motor when it is applied?
There is a slight shudder when I lift my foot off accelerator is this normal?
What should be under the carpet in the boot?

Thank you :)

Hi,
I have only had my used C5 (X7) for two weeks and have a suspicion there is something odd with the electrical system, but I could be wrong.

The symptoms:

Auto lights sometimes stay on (green lights on dash on, when the two orange lights in the roof go off) after driving out of tunnels. Sometimes both go off together.

Horn was not sounding...

Hi members
I would like to ask for your advise on how to remove the cover between the front seats on the C5 II (2007 petrol), the cover that encloses the gear selector , the handbrake, the switch to raise and lower the vehicle an so on.
Thanx.

Hi,
My DS3 seems to have developed a fault that I'm hoping some of you guys might be able to help with.
When I accelerate, at low RPM the engine hesitates/holds backfor a second or 2. It seems to be most notable when going up slight hills, it hesitates then continues as normal. The rpm doesn't drop or jump when it does it.
Ive spent hours...

Hi guys,

Looking to see if anyone can help me out here. I've searched high and low online, including this forum, but can not for the life of me figure it out.

I have a 2009 Citroen C5 Nav+ Estate. Love the car, no issues with it. Then about 5 weeks ago the engine went in it. Bring it to an engine place, they replace the engine in the car with a...

Hi guys,
I'm selling my xsara 5 door HDI 03plate as I have bought a C5 vtr hdi. My back is bad and the xsara is a bit to hard on the suspension for me. I've had it a few years and there is a bit of work to do on it, for example the bonnet needs to be resprayed and the drivers side wing needs to be replaced because of a child running into it in a...

Hi All,

What coolants have people used in their C5's ?

As I'm going to do my timing belt and change the water pump as well.

Recommendations sought.

Kenny

Hello, I was wondering if anybody on the forum owned or owns a 2.2 litre and or a 2.7 litre x7 c5 diesel automatic and what the real world fuel consumption figures are and reliability opinions are please? There doesn't seem to be a lot of 2.0l diesel autos about and being in the market for an auto I was considering perhaps widening my search by...

Hi, apologies not very mechanicy, but I was looking at the HowManyLeft website, thought it was interesting and was wondering if the figures there are realistic for my poor old Citroen Xantia 1996 Estate with 323,000 miles on the clock?

Any idea what the relationship of 'Licensed' and 'Sorn' would be?
For my exact make and model, apparently 7...

Hi All,

I was thinking of obtaining steel rims for winter tyres and fitting to my C5 x 7.

But found that there are only 16 rims available where as I have 17 alloys fitted at the moment.

Tyres on 16 are 205/55/16 and on 17 225/55/17.

My spare is a 17 steel retail from citroen £97 each where as 16 are £49 each.

Thoughts please.

Kenny

I’m now getting a warning something like “paticule filter regeneration urgent”. Firstly what is and what does it do? Secondly can I change it myself? Thanks

Well today I have tried an experiment. Gabbys fuel down to 1/4, local tesco had rape seed oil on offer at 71p a litre. 15 litres put in with the 1/4 tank od derv, guage went to 1/2. I then went to work, and it was a busy night with 132 miles covered! Its amazing how the miles count up when there are a few orders from the outlying villages. It...

Have you seen the latest BBC expose, Thousands of diesels with their DPF removed

How? I need to remove mine to attempt a repair upon it...

It is suffering a severe case of 'motorboating'...

The method of removal stumped both James Hellrazor and I yesterday :twisted:

Thanks!

Hi all. I keep getting banging noises from the rear of the car when going down a pothole or over a speed bump.

I looked through some of the posts on here to get an idea what to investigate but I couldn't find anyone with the same issue and car as me so I am a bit stuck and would very much appreciate some assistance.

The first thing I was going...

2001 C5 2.2HDI

Yesterday my speedometer stopped working for no apparent reason when it was working fine the day before. This morning it started to work for about 5 minutes then stopped again.
I'm assuming this must be a loose connection but have any of you had any experience of this and if so how did you fix it?

Car is due for MOT in next...

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Hey all,first post and problems already! lol.

Been sorta railroaded into buying a T reg Xantia 2.0 HDI 11O (think that's right,lol)
Like this: same colour,pic nicked from the 'bay:

Never been a fan of citroens much,what with all this fancy suspension and pipes...

The locking on the button has decided to fail today. I seem to remember that there is a method for resetting it but can’t remember exactly how. I know it was something about holding the button down?

Hi all, you don't hear from me much because Auld Katy the Mk1 Xantia has been so totally reliable but something changed.

It's a strange thing: the remote locking works and the deadlocks work on the second button as normal but now the indicator lights no longer flash 3 times on locking and the one time while locking. The red LED on the dashboard...

I mentioned previously that there was a slight leak of fluid a few days ago.
Tried to see the source and couldn't. Decided not to risk the Chevrons rally due to the distance but went to Teesside yesterday - 80 miles round trip.
By the time we got back here the power steering had packed up.
I decided to buy some LDS and top up the reservoir and...

Hi,

Had the suspension not working, drive below 55mph message come on yesterday. Found the pump to be not running when needed. I've followed the forum advice and checked the maxi fuses and they are okay. Also have removed the pump and removed motor cover and it's all clean inside and brushes have loads of life. I've also connected it directly to...

.....over to Savoy Garage at Hapton to see Malcolm. I've been looking at getting the driver's seat on my '09 C5 Exclusive sorted out - the 'wings' on the seat base are all floppy, and the foam at the front edge has crumbled, meaning there's no support under my right thigh any more, not comfy at all! Anyway, trawling eBay last night, I spotted an...

Hi all
hope somebody could help me out i need to change my starter motor on my citroen c8 20ltr hdi on a 2005 plate i have had a look and it looks like a pig off a job to do .

I know I've had some expensive problems on my C5 tourer over the last 12 months, steering rack, leaking front strut, and borked EGR valve.
However, last week I had the misfortune to be taken on a 100 mile + trip in a colleagues car, a fairly recent Mondeo estate.
While it might have been more sprightly than my C5, being manual rather than auto, I...

My C4 as developed a noise that sounds like a bad bearing when on a right hand lock and going straight. I've changed the tyres and replaced the bearing on my near side front twice but the noise is still there. The noise is more pronounced driving at low speed ie 25 mph but the faster the car goes the noise seems to dissipate. I've had a few...

Hello,

I need some help in troubleshooting a Sensodrive gearbox on a 1.4 HDi C3 in the Reading area
I will pay beer money and pick up/drop off (if necessary)
Please let me know! The dreaded snowflake of death is upon me!

Cheers!
Greg

Hi everyone, first post so thanks for having me on here.

The issue of disc thinkess is not new but I can't find a coherent answer to my question so here goes:-

- If you are having brake pads changed and it is found that the discs are below min thickness, then you have the discs changed, no question.
- If the discs are above min thickness then...

Morning all

Wondering if anyone has ever taken a DPF off to clean and how easy this is, car in question 2.0hdi C5 54 plate.

Had a look at the DPF filter and was wondering how difficult it is to get DPF off?

Also what tools are needed?

Car has economy mode and depollution system fault warnings.

car is loud on the motorway and quite sluggish....

My C5 estate 2004 interior lights on work with the engine running and don't operate when you first get into the car, when you really need them

Does anyone know what sort of clips hold the sill covers on please? The car's an '09 Exclusive Tourer - at some point, the rear of the cover has had an impact of some sort, which seems to have 'sprained' the plastic a bit, causing it to spring off whatever holds it in place. Banging it back into place results in it staying on for a bit, but then...