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I just bought a '06 1.6 16V C4 for my wife. The car has only one working key, and that is without remote. I also got spare parts donor in the same bundle :)

What should i do now to get a (preferably extra) fully working key with remote? Is it possible to reprogam a pre-used immo chip and/or remote from the spare parts donor to the other...

Hi all,

I have a Picasso 1.6 petrol 2004.
All been done until yesterday! Tried to start the car and immobiliser fault flashed up. So bought a new key battery (just in case!) tried it again a few hours later and it started.
Next day same problem after about 20 tries it went drive it to get fuel, it started fine. But this morning nothing, tried for...

Hello guys,

I've been holding off with this change for quite some time now - but not having a proper rear door (5th door) for the trunk (meaning: it closes automatically :D) literally means that the trunk is like an old closet ...

I was not able to find a guide and would like to ask you - if available to supply one as to how to replace (at...

2007 C4 Picasso Grand 1.6 HD

Please help im having problems... Yesterday the car wouldnt start.Everything lit up on the dash but wouldnt turn over.There was a low key fob battery warning on the dash.Local mechanic came and it started first time for him. He just said it was one of those things... This morning the wife noticed the drivers footwell...

What is the mileage and time limit for cambelt on these, and is there a difference in the mileage between the 1:6 and 2:0.? I Know the mk1 1.9 is 70;000 miles or 8 years.
Still on the look out for one for these, have a potential buyer for my Transit, but not until June

Hi all, I have an early Xantia VSX sinker, 1993, and over the last year or so I've been improving the hydraulics to try and get it as close to as-new function as possible. The Hydractive works well in that it is very soft front and rear and switches to stiff mode and back readily, This improved after reshimming the pressure regulator and...

Hi,

My C5's tire was low on air, so I placed the vehicle on a car lift to check if there is a nail in the front tire. Since the hand brake was engaged, thus not allowing me to rotate the tire to inspect it so I opened the door to disengage the hand brake, then the hydraulic suspension pump started working, pumping oil out if the little breather...

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I have had my car in the garage today (1.6 Xsara Picasso hdi 2007) for a gearbox swap. The new gear box is fitted but the car will not start. It is cranking over. My mechanic has checked every over a few times and he is pretty stumped on what the problem could be. Any advice??

Thanks

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I'm a Citroen owner once again as i have Just bought a 2007,C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDI and have a couple of questions

1. Does this model come with a spare wheel ? according to the manual it looks like it did,but the trader i bought it from isn't so sure,but says he will supply one if it turns out they do.

2. The rear and side windows are very...

Hello all. Can anyone bring any light to what is needed to remove the rear springs on my c15? Apparently there is a special tool. I can’t find one anywhere. Is there another method? Does anyone know where I could get the tool? Could I make one? Any help appreciated!

Hi, my ZX's heater blower has decided to stop working :( I have changed the motor , resistor pack and checked the fuses, but still the blower won't start! anybody got any ideas ? I am totally stuck! many thanks in advance Terry.

As my Turbo is now in regular service, and I have to say(whisper it...)! running really well, it's obviously got to have a small issue :-D
The left indicator has stopped flashing and the tight is becoming intermittent..... hazards work just fine
Any thoughts? Surely this is a fairly simple one?!

C5 2.2 Hdi 2002 130,000 miles
Two problems probably unconnected.
1) Rear foglights do not work 99.9% of time. Extensive strip down of ECU in glovebox made them work once, but never again. No apparent dry joints/poor connections.
2) In spite of foglight problem, car went for MOT. Suspect garage put suspension on 'High', because after raising the...

Thought I'd check my fluid level today on my '09 plate Exclusive as I was at my mum's - she's got a nice, level drive! :) Suspension set to low, left it for 5 or 10 mins, cap off - rsz_1wp_20180122_004.jpg

Il n'y a rien! :shock:

Presumably a leak somewhere then! I was only under the car a few weeks ago (I say 'I', a mate was) and all seemed...

Hi All,

Same problem again with back brake it appears to be binding but worse than last year.

Suggestion from mechanic the sliding pin maybe catching on corrosion on within caliper

Anybody had similar problems and what resolved the issue.

Kenny

The high level brake light on the rear door of my C5 estate I've noticed is on all the time but it's very dim so I've not noticed it until I parked in a really dark parking spot!
If the door is opened, it doesn't change intensity. I noticed when walking towards the car after having left it parked for around 3 hours. When driving it stays the same...

Hi guys. Really enjoying my 2009 x7. Just wanted to double check I read the service book properly as it says the 136 bhp 2.0 hdi engine oil n filter are changed every 20,000 miles. Seems a long interval to me?
Also wanted to double check which oil to use as I've been given various different types which have slightly different spec.

Bandit

I've had this car for 2½ years now, with no serious problems. Mileage now 139 000 miles (equiv., it is LHD).
A couple of queries; if I want to remove a wheel, what do I do with the suspension before jacking the car up?Can I do the same trick as I did with a Xantia - i.e. suspension to high, block under body, suspension to low?
I would like to swap...

Are Mk1and Mk2 Xantia front wings the same or different?

Well I had a bit of a shock this week. The insurance on the C5 cost nearly £400 which is incredible. 8000 mile limit, social only no commuting, no rush hour driving and 20+ years ncb. Add to this £280 ved and I'm pushing £700 a year without actually turning a wheel. This calls for some serious thinking, coincidentally our travel insurance has...

Check your scuttle drains or you will end up with this....... #-o #-o #-o #-o

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Should my car have working headlamp washers? It has the blanking plugs on the front bumper but cant find anything listed on citroendoc. Tried the usual of activating the windscreen washers while the lights are on without success. Washer bottle topped up too. Are they a standard feature on the exclusive?

Bandit

Good evening

I’ve got a 56 plate Xsara Picasso. Owned it for 6 years during which time it has given me very little in the way of trouble.

The week before Christmas the ABS non-function warning appeared on the dash. I’d had this once before & traces it to a faulty wheel speed sensor. Replaced it, fault cleared, happy days.
I assumed this could be...

Is this the case? If so, why and can it be avoided?

I'm not talking about a specific box here - I've just seen this mentioned a few times (I intend my next car to be my first auto).

Hi Everyone I need help! :(
My Citroen C4 is leaking oil by the second and I don’t know what to do. The only thing that I have noticed is that is leaking from this part. (please check picture)
The mechanic that is “taking care” off the problem said he doesn’t understand why it’s coming out, that everything is ok. But last night the car had...

Today I swapped the battery between bigpug and Gabby as big pug was down on power just through not being used as it’s not sorted out yet. I had to jump start Gabby, the battery that was on big pug is date stamped feb 2017 so it was new when O bought the car and is the exact same rating etc. The thing that has happened is gabbys Rev counter now no...

Hi everyone.
New poster here. I have a 2013 C5 wagon that I love.
Only problem is - I can't drive the car in temperatures below 0 degrees C because the windscreen washer sprays don't work. Using the washer stalk activates the wipers but no spray. When a truck in front of me sprays up road debris, I have no way to clean the windscreen. I've had...

Have had my c5 x7 2.0 hdi auto executive for 2 yrs now and have constantly had i numerous issues which have ALL gone since getting a new battery.
upon starting the relays clicked behind the dashboard.
Economy mode displayed every time i got in the car.
Constant depolution fault messages.
Tyre sensor error messages.
unable to move electric seats...

Hi,
I have a DS DS5 powered by a 2.0 BlueHDi 180 diesel with a 6 speed auto. It's a 65 plate with 17k on the clock. I got it three months ago and have put 3k on it. It does regular short journeys and as such doesn't get up to temperature. However it often gets good long runs at speed, the last being 500 miles over Christmas, up to Aberdeen and...

My Grandparents have a 2001 1.4 Automatic Saxo which will not start,
It turns over, and chugs slightly as if its about to start but doesn't startup

So far I have checked
- the fuel line in and return; good flow at both
- spark plugs; a spark from the plugs when rested on the rocker cover
- timing belt; it is not snapped and the camshaft is still...

Hi all.

The continuing adventure of the new to me C5. Another niggly little fault!

The windscreen washer motor is deciding to wash the rear windscreen when pulling on the stalk to wash the front. Kinda annoying. So both switches for the washers only wash the rear. Not too good on the grimey roads out and about.

Motor seems to be working as...

Hello - this is a stretch, but here goes:

I have a 1973 Maserati Bora, with Citroen hydraulics. One of the pistons controls seat height (picture). I have owned the car 25 years, and had all pistons rebuilt when purchased. Yesterday the seal blew out of the seat piston. All the resources I knew 25 years ago are no longer in business.

Could...

Hi, I own a C5 HDI 2003 2L Turbo 160000km Auto and after a wheel balance by a tyre company the rear suspension has become very stiff or bumpy. The internal switching for height adjustment inside the car is working fine. Will adjust and it will change from the highest to its lowest settings no problem. Also when closing the car door and locking it...

Morning everyone,
I own a citroen berlingo 1.6hdi 75bph mk1, the front seats have seen better days - is there any seat from other French cars that will fit and do the job, thank you.

Hi all new member so be gentle ....plz...lol.
ok so got a 06 citroen xsara picasso 1.6 turbo diesel and she's gone into limp mode(i say she as she is as bad as the wife) .... put code reader on and it comes up with code P0245 turbocharger wastegate solenoid A low ..... so ordered and replaced unit to be on the safe side,cleared the codes and still...

Strictly speaking, this isn't specifically to do with Citroens, but as members often need to send 'bits' to one another, the following may be useful.

To send a Xantia radio, which is just a bit too large to be a Royal Mail 'small' parcel, the cheapest my local Post Office (very obliging) could do it for was £8 :shock: second class parcel post....

I've just had 3 ltrs of fresh oil put in my '09 C5's gearbox, courtesy of Malcolm at Savoy Garage - its really made a difference to the low-speed changes, they're much smoother now. I'd already bought the oil from Smith and Allen, the JWS3309 stuff, and there's now 2 ltrs left in the container. I've just called at a mate's for a brew and was...

The Mrs new (to her) C2 needs a new clutch :oops:
Checked a few prices out...
Parts circa £150 (clutch kit, driveshaft seals, oil) after comparing eurocarparts, Gsf, eurocarcare etc.
Mr Clutch £449
Citroen dealer £389
:shock:
:o

Not been able to get hold of my local Citroen independent yet, but I'd be amazed if they would be cheaper than Mr...

I have problem with My C5 MK2
My electric power steering pump wires have been cut off by someone.....
I need the wires confirmation before in put a new pump 1515489785823-1843946094.jpg

Would anyone be able to tell me the wheel bolt PCD for the following vehicle:

Citroen Berlingo Diesel 1868 cc
Date of first registration: 30/03/2006
Revenue weight: 1805kg
Tyres: 175/65/14
Variant: GBWJYB
Model: Berlingo 600D X

Thanks for any info. I'm looking for two wheels at the scrappies & wanted to be able to work out what will and won't...

Hi Guys

I've stripped the centre console out only to find that the balancer is not beneath them on a S1 Xantia!!!

I have an hour and a half to get this job sorted before my mate's garage closes.

Anyone online who knows where the balancer is located on a S1. It must be under the cowlings underneath somewhere but the cowling are all secured by...

Merry Christmas to you all .
I am having problems with the strength in both my arms and they are getting weaker. I find that if i unlatch the boot lid with one hand ( the other hand is full of shopping ) i can't get the lid open enough for the struts to take over and completely lift the boot lid. Has anyone seen or heard of a modification that can...

Hi guys

One of my Xantiae suffered the common problem of a leaking power steering pipe. As expected, it was the steel section that descends from above the driveshaft down to the subframe. This is a well known weak point, and I thought I knew all about it.

For those who haven't heard about it before, there's a pipe that starts at the pump, on the...

Hello folks, I have one question concerning a front suspension on my car. The hydroactive suspension is working almost perfectly, raises or lowers cars without any problems, corrects the height when necessary, but sometimes I hear a banging noise from the front suspension. I have noticed that only when I'm going over a speed-bump, but not always,...

In my camper conversion Citroen Dispatch I have two batteries - one for the van, the other for the 'house'. I have them hooked together with a relay so I cnan charge while driving.

Sometimes though the house battery needs a topup. In previous vehicles I'd idle the engine for an hour which would give it plenty of charge.

I've since read that...

Can any of the collective point me at a download link for Diagbox, the ones i found through google seem to be infested with browser hijackers.

I've read numerous times on C4Ownwers and various other forums that people have had the ECU of their C4 VTSs re-flashed by a Citroen dealer.
Is this something that can be done with Lexia/Diagbox? If so how?

Still not happy with performance of LEZ (in case you wondered!)

Hi,
I just purchased a Lexia interface to connect to my C5 -04. It's the chinese version.
Now i have got the software properly installed, i think (Diagbox wit Lexia). Under windows xp 32 bit, on my laptop.
The problem is, when i start diagbox and i go to Lexia and try to diagnose the car, the program tells me to cycle ignition on/off but nothing...

Ok guys and dolls ,
This is my 2005 Citroen C4 5door 2005 that is having central locking issues like it wont lock even with the key. It makes a sound like rejecting the door lock also when driving the door alarm sounds off for the rear left door open even though its firmly closed. Should the seat belt lights go off on the dash board for the rest...

Afternoon all,

The S1 failed its MOT yesterday. Nothing to serious. ABS sensor, one snapped (yes! snapped!) nearside handbrake cable and offside steering rack gaiter.

Wanted to get the work done on it today but my PC with Lexia on will not start. No charge and although supply is giving out 19V, it's simply not lighting up anymore! Might have to...