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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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An 'eejit' in admin has just noticed, and panic'd. Covering backsides. Something might happen! - Then DO something! And 'something' has been done.
It's the way of our present world.

Needless to say, no-one is going to say: It will be fine, just take it along to your nearest Citroen outlet - (hence the DO NOT DRIVE notice) - because then they will...
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23 Oct 2026, 07:21
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I I gorgot
The car is a citroeng C2 1,6L VTS 2005
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14 Sep 2026, 17:59
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 18:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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04 Jan 2010, 18:44

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Crankshaft Pulley

by Tonyfarricker » 01 Mar 2013, 14:51

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can anyone help please I have changed my drive belt an tensioners on my diesel C5 estate thinking it will cure a rattling sound comiming from that area, but it hasnt don, I now think it may be the Crankshaft Pulley causing me the noise, what I need to know can this be canged easly or will it knock the timing out if i remove it and how easy are...

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If you have a noise around the drive belt area you could have a faulty alternator puller.

Some alternator pulleys are ratchet pulleys that will only freewheel in one direction. If the freewheel locks up it can cause noise around the aux belt area. This happened to my C5 2.2 Hdi.

I replaced the ratchet pulley and the noise went away.

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02 Mar 2013, 17:50
Changing Monochrome Display to Colored one?

by begins » 02 Mar 2013, 16:38

Dear all,

Just thinking aloud whether I can change my C5 II monochrome display to the colored one (like the one in the V6 model)?

Can that be done :?:

Kindly advise me and Thank you very much 8-) .

Regards,

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02 Mar 2013, 16:38
remote key problem

by dragon » 01 Mar 2013, 22:48

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hi
i have aproblem with my remote unlocking
key locks and unlocks car without a problem,so dose remote too
but if you lock the car by remote and come back after a hours remote will not unlock the car
so i need to open with key ,open the door and close it fast not to set alarm off(sometimes i do)
then press locking booton on remote and it will lock...

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hi mate
its a citroen c8 2.2 hdi 2004
i have tryed puting key in ignition turning ignition on and press and hold lock buton on remote
but nothing?no normal bong noise?
just to try and pair it up again!
its just strange after 20 min remote will not open car?
i will try taking battery out of remote put it back in and try ignition think again!!!
i...

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02 Mar 2013, 16:05
Bye bye. Sold my C5 and bought a Kia

by bencowell » 27 Feb 2013, 05:42

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Dear All

Having been a C5 owner for 10 years and driven 175,000 miles in 2 C5's I've PX'd my 2006 C5 VTX+ 2.2 HDI 173 for a Kia Optima Tech 2 model.

The C5 needed droplinks, balljoints, front spheres, EGR valve replacement (before you say that's easy check out what you have to do on the twin turbo 2.2), rear arm bearing replacing again and the...

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You'll be back, like a dog returning to its vomit. :P

Never a truer word spoken in jest..

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02 Mar 2013, 13:41
Need a spare key. Can I buy any valeo citroen Key

by Moe » 02 Mar 2013, 01:09

Dear all

I need a spare key and am thinking of buying one on ebay that is similar to mine.

I have noticed the keys have different part numbers. I only have one key for my car and I opened the shell
and found the part number on the circuit board (73373067C).

I am thinking of buying a used key (ebay) and swap the circuit boards (using blade from...

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02 Mar 2013, 01:09
What's this noise likely to be?

by Mandrake » 01 Mar 2013, 14:20

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Very likely a slipping AUX belt which will only squeal when the hydraulic pump puts a load on it...(it needs 5 HP to drive the pump under full load)

Check the belt condition and tension.

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For the manual tensioner, where you haven't got the fancy tool, Haynes gives 5mm deflection at mid-point of longest belt run between, which I take as the bottom length of belt between hydraulics pump & crankshaft pulley - I use a firm thumb pressure to deflect the belt. If too slack, belt will scream under load, but avoid overtightening or you'll...

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01 Mar 2013, 23:46
what size tyre

by john » 01 Mar 2013, 18:58

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for a w-reg 1.8 mk1 berlingo?

yes i could check the car but its in my lock up a 1/4 of a mile away :roll:

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Did the model come with only one wheel size? Lot of Citroens have a choice of up to 4 wheel sizes so it's a bit difficult to guess.

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01 Mar 2013, 21:10
Xantia 4.5mm hydraulic pipe

by eye_flys » 01 Mar 2013, 12:43

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I bought my cheap Xantia TD estate last year, it's been really reliable so far, until I noticed a pool of LHM under the rear nearside.

It's the pipe that travels from a 3-way union, over the rear suspension subframe and to the engine bay. Most of it is in good condition, just the rear 50cm or so is grotty. The route into the engine bay is...

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Thats your rear brake supply pipe...

Where it goes depends if you have ABS or not...

If you have ABS then the pipe goes directly to the ABS valve block, just ahead of the LHM tank..

If it doesn't have ABS, I THINK it goes directly to the 4 or 5 way connecting manifold, on the bulk head, which goto the brake valve.

The pipe runs over the top of...

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01 Mar 2013, 20:18
Hydraflush on hydractive xantia s2

by charentejohn » 13 Nov 2012, 22:56

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Someone commented on this on another thread I posted and after reading other threads on the subject I have a question.

Is a hydraflush worth it on a hydropneumatic car ? Mine is a 2001 xantai sx s2 90 and non hydractive.
Car has done 120k miles and the fluid is light brown colour so needs changing, ite may have been done before but I doubt it....

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It took me a couple of hours to do the whole job, including brake bleeding.

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01 Mar 2013, 20:16
Satnav CD unit removal

by MaxPrimal » 01 Mar 2013, 19:32

Hi guys.

I am getting an XCarLink MP3 player next week (it was posted today) after having one in my old Nissan Primera.

I want to place it above the Satnav CD-player on the little shelf. But to do that I need to remove the gubbins so I can drill a hole for the cable to fit through to connect to the cd-multichanger port of the stereo.

I can...

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01 Mar 2013, 19:32
Xantia, Steering Kick

by Bromptonaut » 28 Feb 2013, 13:11

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My 2000 HDi Xantia has developed a kick in the steering, to either left or right, only noticeable around the straight ahead position and at low speed.

Though at first it was a road surface issue but daughter borrowed it over weekens and commented too. Could see it quite clearly with her driving on plain road and loose grip on wheel. Feels like a...

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If going from lock to lock helped then I definately reckon theres air it that there system.... Ensure LHM levels are correct and run it for a good while, occasionally doing the lock to lock excercise.... Hopefully that should bleed it out...

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01 Mar 2013, 15:03
Calling xantia experts, a few technical faults - MOT'd :-)

by Duke137 » 04 Oct 2012, 09:14
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Hi, I'm new to the forum and I have to say there is some great info on here!

My car is a 2000 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi with 154k on the clock. I have a few issues I would like to tackle to make the car good as although it is useable currently and still drives well it has some age/mileage related faults. I aquired the car from my Father who has...

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It's cost me about £600 (inc a years tax) this month but thats cheaper than scrapping it and find another good eco family car with 12 months T&T to replace it with so for me a no-brainer.

And that is both good value and sound good sense. Well done!

Always better the devil you know...

For sure!

It's a nice old bus really. Bit tatty round the...
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01 Mar 2013, 10:14
Xantia Hdi loss of power white smoke fixed

by c.morewood » 01 Mar 2013, 10:11

I thought I'd share this as the loss of power going up even the slightest slope, bad starting, white smoke, and missfire at 3200rpm was baffling me and I thought this might just help some others.
It was the MAF.. got a cheap new one guaranteed for a year from here
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I offered him £25 and it was...

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01 Mar 2013, 10:11
Setting up a Lexia for first use, activation etc.

by charentejohn » 27 Feb 2013, 23:04

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Thought I would start a new topic as such as I am looking for a basic, do this the do that guide to setup. I have tried many times and although I am sure all is ok I just can't seem to get it right so.......
I installed the Lexia software on a laptop set back to factory settings which installed ok but then had loads of problems, mozilla failed,...

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I know exactly what you mean......:-)

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01 Mar 2013, 09:53
S reg Citroen Xantia 1.9TD SX gear change problems

by falling-out-with-my-car » 28 Feb 2013, 00:45

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Hi,

I am having a few issues with 3rd gear on my S2 1.9TD Xantia Estate.
approxamately two weeks ago I was driving the 40 iles down to Bourne to Barrys Garage to have my heater Matrix replaced.
it was extreeml;y cold and we had just had the last of the heavy snow on the previous Sunday Night/Monday mornning.
after about 10miles out Engaging...

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maybe but im almost certain you can switch the fork gear from one type tpo another

I'm sure you can... Castings are the same.

Replace the nylon release shaft bushes when you do the job. they cost pennies...

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01 Mar 2013, 05:33
Time for a new Battery?

by Ben82 » 23 Jan 2013, 20:25
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I *thought* most of my strange electrical issues had gone away, but since it's gotten colder again (i.e. below -10C) they seem to have started to surface again...
I'm pretty sure I now know what criteria causes my Service light to come on (semi randomly) when starting: When starting the car I'm in the habit (from many years of diesel driving) of...

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I remember it snowing on May 1st one year :)

Didn't last tong but still.

Fair bit south of you too (Borås).
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28 Feb 2013, 17:03
damaged tyre detected

by ggonline » 26 Feb 2013, 16:04

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Anyone else had this message , but can see no visible reason???

Garry

Citroen C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive SE

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I got a left rear tyre punctured STOP warning the other day. I put a few PSI into the tyre and the warning went away. The new shape C5 has tyre specific sensors but I don't think the older cars had this. Just keep an eye on it. I had read some horror stories about the warning message having to be cleared by a Lexia (or the diagbox) but mine...

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28 Feb 2013, 15:36
AL4 gearbox please help!!

by m300td » 31 Aug 2012, 00:05

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hi newbie to this forums but here we go!
just brought a c5 2litre hdi vtr 2004 model i have a problem with the auto box it is very sluggush at changing gear when cold once it warms up it is fine no problem changing up or down now here comes the problem
went to change the oil got new oil located the filler and the problem is the drain i have seen...

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Hello,
even my 207 has no level plug. I found only a drain plug and the oil that comes out is even less than that, more around 0.7 liters...
Dunno what they have changed...

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Last post by assasukasse
28 Feb 2013, 15:30
C5 multi chnager cd removal with no c5

by C5Alan » 28 Feb 2013, 08:49

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I have sold my c5 but I had swapped the front seat out due to a large hole and hadnt got round to fitting the multi changer now I am left with a multi changer with cds in it any idea how I can get them out???? I want to get my cds out and then sell the multi changer so any help would be great cheers

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Worth a look, the 206 hat the wiring hiding behind one of the panels in the boot and holes for fitting.

Find out where the changer is located in the 308 and see if there is a plug lying around.

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28 Feb 2013, 13:09
Well Blocked Catalytic Converter

by addo » 12 Nov 2012, 10:16
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Oh yes, at 236K (kilometres) the cat has failed.

Naturally, it failed mid-roadtrip so I limped the last 800 miles home at speeds down to 25MPH, smelling too-hot 4711 from the gearbox as it revved its tits off in second up hills, and the temperature gauge loved to climb precipitiously whenever in second.

I can hear the cat rattling; it has...

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It's probably more like nine percent, but that is an utterly raw figure; I haven't checked or changed anything else. I know the spark plugs suffered during the worst blockage and it is showing signs of a weak spark or degraded coil - as tomorrow is set to be rainy I may have time for the Lexia.
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28 Feb 2013, 11:23
Dispatch 1.9d Poor MPG

by burgie » 19 Feb 2013, 20:06
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Hi - I hope someone can help me...

My 03 plate dispatch 1.9d with about 96,000 on the clock, recently had it's heater plugs changed and something called the diesel leak pipes...as they had perforated and were leaking diesel all over the engine. The mechanic ( a diesel specialist) wired the heater plugs to a separate button because he said they...

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Well done, lol.thought reconnecting the stuff the brainless mechaniic had dissconnected :P:P:P would sort it.
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28 Feb 2013, 10:31
cruise not working

by bill196510 » 28 Feb 2013, 10:28

Use it every day, not this morning though:-[:(:(
Is there a fuse for it

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28 Feb 2013, 10:28
EGR Blank - Vacuum pipe and air doser

by bradspau » 26 Feb 2013, 10:21

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I am still investigating the cause of black smoke and poor MPG on my 2.0HDi C8 as per my previous posts. The EGR valve is now blanked off and the pipe disconnected. This seems to work fine, but hasn't done much to reduce the smoke or improve the MPG. I have found if I plug the end of the EGR vacuum pipe, it creates an audible hiss and a vaccum at...

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You should definitely plug the end of the pipe that went to the egr valve to preserve the vacuum circuit. This hiss from the butterfly valve however is not normal, maybe a leak there? It would be good to rule out the simpler stuff (relatively speaking) before worrying about timing issues or any thing more serious though. Don't suppose you can...

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28 Feb 2013, 10:28
Poor mpg since replacement engine C5 2.2 Mk1

by waynedance » 28 Feb 2013, 09:22

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Had a replacement engine fitted from a Pug 607, new clutch, new maf, new dual mass, filters, used original turbo & injectors from old engine. Engine came with the filter housing and pipes in place, engine was complete. Exhaust filter removed and jet washed out as well.

Seem to be using more fuel than before, reset trip before trip to work and...

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Usually the advice is to bung on the Lexia, read the codes (which is good advice of course), but in the meantime - something I've found a difference and that I'm hoping to check out this weekend is the vacuum pipe system. I know it's only a start idea until someone knowledgeable comes along but can you be 100% that they are all good and not...

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Last post by Monkeyfeet
28 Feb 2013, 10:05
citroen zx 1.9d

by Ronjo » 26 Feb 2013, 17:35

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Hi Changed fuel filter,followed manual instr 3/4 attempts will not start not even a cough. any advice please. ronjo

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Thanks all, sorted , air locks everywhere, ronjo

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28 Feb 2013, 09:05
P2801 Fault Code

by CitroenB » 27 Feb 2013, 21:28

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Took my Berlingo van to my local garage as airbag light had come on. On hooking up he found a P2801 fault code but couldn't explain what that was. He reset the airbag light which stayed off until today when it came on after going over a small bump in the road but went off again after van being stationary. Still no idea what P2801 means on a...

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Not sure about the Berlingo, but on the Xantias, a cleanup of the switches under the drivers seat, usually cured the airbag light.
P2801 - Transmission Range Sensor 'B' Circuit Range/Performance (I googled this-)

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Last post by jmd
28 Feb 2013, 00:36
child seats in a Xsara

by 3ps » 27 Feb 2013, 14:07

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Hi,

I have a 2001 Xsara 1.4 hatch. 3 full seatbelts in the back, and I can disable the passenger airbag.

I am doing a house swap this summer with some friends. Car swap too... so they will be using the Xsara with their 3 kids.

At first I thought that they would disable the airbag and put the youngest there, with an adult in the centre rear.
But...

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I can tell you Even in the xantia there's Not a Lot of space, I'm now Sadly a 36 waist and sitting between 2 boosters isn't very pleasant! 20miles would be an Only if I Really needed too moment!

Thinking back, we had to go up to Middle Somerset from Deepest kernow for a funeral whem our now 6yr old was in a stage 2 seat, the Big type that they...

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Last post by Timmo
27 Feb 2013, 22:19
C5 2.2hdi Intermittent power loss

by MotorheadC5 » 13 Feb 2013, 20:21

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I'm currently having a problem with my 2002 C5 Hdi Estate. I am getting loss of power which comes and goes. Once the engine is turned off and restarted the power returns but then goes again once being driven for a short time. I'm also getting the emissions warning message. I would be keen to know peoples views as i've read that it could be the DPF...

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MAF defects won't result in limp mode, only severely reduced performance and there is nothing to reset or reconfigure - plug and play :)
There is clearly a secondary defect there.

As monkeyfeet says, the swirl valve and actuator are common suspects on the 2.2.

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Last post by myglaren
27 Feb 2013, 21:42
Insurance

by Eddie Nuff » 22 Feb 2013, 22:39
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As many on here have more than one car and considering the present law on insurance/tax/sorn I'm curious as to how members insure their cars.

Individual policies must be expensive so do insurance companies allow multiple cars on one policy or do you put them on a trader policy?

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Eddie, try Adrian Flux for the XM... They are very good for me with my XM and the XM I had before...

Will do Jim, thanks. As for the Xantia that renewal quote is £80 more than last year . . . and that's with 75% No Claims . . . according to them.
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27 Feb 2013, 19:39
Reading the "battery change" thread.....

by qprdude » 27 Feb 2013, 12:01

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so well presented by Myglaren. I commented that it seemed a horrendous procedure for such a simple operation (timewise).
Thinking that I might have to do a battery off job, to remove a tyre sensor warning message, I had a look in my Citroen Handbook for battery removal. Basically...... Remove the cover, remove the terminals, refit new battery....

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It's more than a few minutes though. It's over. An hour and a half. That's a blooming lot of tea, or more to the point a nice little earner for a garage. I've had some complex modern cars, but I've never heard of this before. BMW, Saab, Audi and nothing but disconnect the terminals and refit to new battery.

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27 Feb 2013, 14:38
Fitted a new head unit yesterday, and the car would start...

by jlktiling » 25 Feb 2013, 09:33
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Hello guys.

Fitted a Sony head unit into tank yesterday (citroen c5 2.0 hdi estate) , and this morning tank wouldnt start.
Had to jump start it with leads.

Related or not?

It has been having trouble starting before but always would after about 5-7 seconds.
So I expect the battery is a little old anyway.

But the head unit is wired in...

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Literally just lift it up?

Yup, will come up like this (just received my replacement one for mine today, since my negative one is missing a part, preventing a good connection): onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by Ben82
27 Feb 2013, 13:30
Anyone noticed on their MK1 C5 dash......

by waynedance » 27 Feb 2013, 13:05

the top section on the passenger side above the glovebox is coming away. It is where the top and bottom parts meet central to the centre dash vent and where it says airbag and the passenger side.

If you push the dash in you can here what must be glue or sticky tape holding the dash back down but quickly comes back up.

Would like to know who...

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27 Feb 2013, 13:05
Where to plug in a Lexia on a Xantia

by charentejohn » 26 Feb 2013, 13:23

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Well, I fell at the first fence.....................

Went to use this finally and so looked everywhere for a socket, checked the forum and best general idea was the fuse box.
So I finally found it, I think, as yhere is an orange socket in there (race track oval shape) which could be it.

Great I thought, so got out the lexia leads and...............

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That was just an example I found showing the cables I have, bought mine through here.
Into the unknown is right, having found the plug I set it up then realised I had to set the thing up using the key generating application.
I thought it was like a lot of such software, that the key in the photos was the one you used. That is they are all ther...

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27 Feb 2013, 09:17
Need to clean the MAF

by isisalar » 23 Feb 2013, 17:29

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Had the Xantia HDI a few months now and the fuel consumption is a bit higher than I was hoping for so I've checked the air filter, seems ok, and after a bit of googling it would appear that cleaning the MAF is something I should try. I've located it downstream of the air filter but there don't seem to be any obvious retaining screws or bolts, how...

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Not how it should look!

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Last post by myglaren
27 Feb 2013, 07:04
1.6 HDI engine reliability?

by howiedean » 25 Feb 2013, 23:47

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Hello,

I've been reading a fair amount recently on the issues regarding the 1.6 HDI engine. I'll be looking to get another low tax vehicle in around 18 months and I've been looking at what is available from Citroen. Does anyone have any thoughts on this motor and should I look elsewhere for a replacement?
Vehicles I'm considering:

Citroen C4...

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Bob says it all really, if its OK now and in the future you give it regular oil changes, starting immediatly, it will actually clean the engine up. As he says, they don't all fail but I think getting so much power from such a small engine can take its toll but if you don't thrash it and maintain it well you stand a good chance of not having...

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27 Feb 2013, 02:17
C5 2003 electric wiring

by trevsw » 25 Feb 2013, 19:11

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Im fitting a bluetooth device to my car and have done all the hard work and now need to wire up the power....

Im a little worried about the multiplex wiring so was wondering about any advice regarding where is a good place to find constant power, switched power and earth...

im just concerened about upsetting the wiring so any advice greatfully...

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great thanks for that :)

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26 Feb 2013, 20:53
Gold XM

by Eddie Nuff » 26 Feb 2013, 20:19

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I've been looking for a S1 XM for a few months, preferably diesel, hopefully V6 but one where the paperwork was more important than the car.

This car isn't perfect, far from it, but it has had money spent on it in the past. According to the paperwork it had a cambelt tensioner pop in 2010 and from that had new belts, tensioners and cover. It also...

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Oil pressure switch is just above the oil filter, probably buired behind all the pipes and breathers etc...

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26 Feb 2013, 20:51
more abs woes!!!

by carpysmith » 25 Feb 2013, 20:14

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Hi All!
Finally got round to trying to change a faulty front abs sensor on my Xantia and have ran into what i think could be quite a big problem! I have managed to shear the bolt that secures the sensor to the hub (doh!!) and the sensor is stuck solid in the hub as well!! the other bolt that holds the heat shield on the hub looks like it,s going...

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Thanks for that Jim! (hope you are well by the way)
Might have to take it to my local indy garage for that job! i,ve not got any workshop facilities to play about with hubs and stuff!! it,s no fun trying to do jobs like that with no workbench/vice etc!!
Regards
Steve (aka carpysmith)
1999 Xantia 2.0hdi sx (estate)

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26 Feb 2013, 18:20
Trip computer - standard with SX spec?

by carcathan » 26 Feb 2013, 18:13

Hi, new Synergie owner just working may way through the various repairs/improvements you do with a new old banger!
It's a 2002 2.0 16V SX model.

Am i wrong to have expected an SX to have the trip computer function?

It displays the external temp and i'm pretty sure that it also displayed the tank range when my fuel was very low (the day i bought...

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26 Feb 2013, 18:13
Steering lock MK1 Xantia easy fit? Its an MOT fail now

by reanimation » 26 Feb 2013, 12:18

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My 1994 Xantia Lx 1.9D had a break in a few years ago, bent the door and busted the lock but didn't take it.

Last year a broken steering lock became an MOT fail for some reason! At first in March the tester failed it but we then looked at legislation and realised it that it wasn't current yet. I think it came in June last year. So this year...

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Probably the pin in the lock itself has sheared or the column hole for it is distorted. A replacement lock would fix although you could just use a stoplock or suchlike for the MOT. Leave it in the passenger footwell area and ensure they know its your steering lock if needed. Should not be a concern then I guess.

The one on the 205 never worked, I...

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26 Feb 2013, 17:11
Shredded Aux Belt...

by citroenxm » 25 Feb 2013, 21:39

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Had a frantic call off mum today, she said she heard flapping and then the battery light came on!

I said GET home as soon and as carefully as you can, if the altinator light is on after flapping theres a good chance the Aux belt has gone!

She got home safely, so I went this evening armed with a new belt (6pk 1750 by the way) ..

Jacked the front...

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i spoz the drive shaft caught it and stoped it getting in behind the cam covers then,
i still would whip the cam belt covers off the make sure non got in there

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26 Feb 2013, 08:17
Height Corrector C5 2008 onwards

by Mikep511 » 25 Feb 2013, 10:38

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Hi Got a problem with my h rear height corrector on my c5 tourer does anyone know the correct part number for this?

thanks,

Mikep

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Yep sounds like its lost in translation! :lol: Fingers crossed you get the right part number. If it's based on VIN number you should...

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26 Feb 2013, 07:36
Xsara hdi auto box problems

by Dreezey » 25 Feb 2013, 23:25

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Hi there, recently bought a xsara estate auto after my 306 estate died of rear axle failure.
Drove it around for 2 weeks with no problems at all, then suddenly it went into limp home
Mode (sport and snow lights). Started with it happening on hills, or accelerating, but now (4 days later) it does it on straight roads, at a constant speed and at any...

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I guess this is an AL4 'box..

Whilst I'm not that familiar with them I know the pressure regulation solenoids are a regular cause of problems and their replacement should fix it. The output speed sensor fault may be a red herring but worth replacing whilst the 'box is in bits..

To be honest, £500 to do the job is not a bad price at all for a job...

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26 Feb 2013, 05:31
"Depolution system inactive" warning on C5 1.6HDI

by Neil TM » 31 Jan 2013, 16:47

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Hi,

I have just tried to bleed the fuel filter which it says to do with every oil change. I got a lot of gurgling and running water type sounds and less than a teaspoon of clear diesel out of it, and no water, so concluded, without much confidence that that job was done. Not sure when filter was last changed, and no tell tale date stamp in the...

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That was meant to be a longer reply.
The first egr seemed to make a difference. But two weeks later it was back. It never was resolved. It only happened when I drove the car and not anyone else and no faults in lexia.

Thanks mooseshaver, but most discouraging unfortunately. In the absence of anyone else coming to the defence of this car it is...

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25 Feb 2013, 21:57
PD Engine

by wigelywoo » 25 Feb 2013, 14:17

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Is the 1.6 hdi engine (110bhp) one of the engines that require a special oil, or will any 5/40 do.

Many thanks

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The handbook is pretty vague about the oil spec - you can use a variety of viscosities depending on the temperature. What IS important for the HDi is to use a low ash / SAPs oil to prolong the life of the DPF - and tighten up the injector bolts as referred to in a few threads here.

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25 Feb 2013, 20:57
Age related problems with the ’99 2.0 HDi Exclusive

by Edhertz » 24 Feb 2013, 22:16

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Can anyone please advise me, or had experience of, age related problems on the S2 hydraulic system? I am thinking in terms of lines and connections cracking and hardening due to heat and time. I had a BX Gti for 16 years and although it was a great car, I was plagued with leaks from the hydraulic return lines and connections as it got older. I...

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Most I've seen on a V6 which should be a comfort to you.

But not to me! :lol:

But at least you don't have an Activa Simon!!!

In fairness, the pipes in question aren't hard to fix, even on a V6 or Activa...

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25 Feb 2013, 18:35
Saxo door won't open.

by MonkeyMark » 25 Feb 2013, 11:14

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Can anyone enlighten me here?
Asking for a friend. Their drivers side door won't open. When tying to unlock with fob you can here it trying to unlock but it won't. Using key feels like it stuck, frightened if snapping key.

You can't even open it from the inside. Had door card off and all looked ok but couldn't see under the locks cover (how does...

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The drivers one on mine got very stiff too, it still is feels like the key is bending I have a replacement just not fitted it yet.

The 'protector' just pulls off, I' could not get mine back on (!)

One cause is the solenoid seizing which will make it very very stiff indeed. I think you can just about get to the clip to disconnect its rod and...

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25 Feb 2013, 11:45
Xantia 1.9TD won't start

by flygirl757 » 10 Feb 2013, 17:36

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Oh dear! It's me AGAIN.
As many of you already know from my numerous posts over the years - I have a 1994 Citroen Xantia 1.9TD (150000 miles) and it is not starting :cry:

First the good points: We have tried 2 fully charged batteries and about 9 months ago the heater (or glow) plugs were replaced. When it does work it is a beautiful runner with...

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dont know if you've fixed your xantia but I had same problem, if you open drivers door and reach into car you can operatate the ignition and pump the black rubber bulb at the same time, when the bulb goes hard operate the starter if it starts you have fuel leaking back to the tank, I found that fuel was leaking from the small plug on the side of...

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Last post by bill hughes
25 Feb 2013, 11:39
Air flow through cabin filter C5

by 456eec » 25 Feb 2013, 03:18

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I just changed the cabin filter on my 2005 C5. On the one I removed I noted that the air flow arrows on the edge of the filter indicated flow rear to front. I would have expected it to be the opposite. Is that correct or has the PO put the old filter in back to front? I put the new one in the same way but will swap it if it is wrong.

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Looking at the citroen service docs, I cannot see it being any other way than air coming in from the engine side:
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Last post by Ben82
25 Feb 2013, 07:40
2000 Berlingo no speedo

by kingc028 » 24 Feb 2013, 20:30

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Hi, New here!

Just brought myself a 1.9D v plate Berlingo van.

Picked it up fairly cheap due to speedo not working..... something i need to fix asap so i can use the van for my new business.
I have taken the plug off the speedo sensor on the gearbox and sprayed with some WD40 and put back on and still nothing. its completly dead.... cant seem to...

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does it still count up miles when you drive ?

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24 Feb 2013, 23:39

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