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The thermal fuses can be a problem to replace/reattach as a soldering iron will blow the link, they need to be crimped on unless you can isolate them from the heat. In the photo of the kit on the QER web site they do include two crimpable tubes.

I've heard that it's possible to change RD4 (or any other Citroen original headunit) speaker output to line level with diagbox. So if you have amplifier with only line level input, use diagbox, and after that you have to make (or buy) cables that connect speaker output to rca-input.

Remember that you have to use 4ch amplifier if you want to play...

I'll have a fiddle today, will drop the exhaust if the ground dries up OK. Until your time comes I'll keep trying with it. Tbh, the insurance is going through the roof because of the slightest prang I had with the car before. So I'm looking to either get rid of it for someone to fix or break it, or swap for a simpler 5 door 206ish size car (SW if...

Did the last 50-odd miles, to Dover flat out down the M20 on Thursday morning on a 50:50 mix, needs must & all that!

I only mix in the 1/3 veg. when I'm setting off on a 200 mile min. journey so it's never left in the system, especially in colder weather. Always seems to run better on that mix than straight diesel - but then so do just washed or...

:? How do you keep screenwash away from paintwork? Or is just the neat additive?

I distictly remember from Chemistry at school, that one of the tests/properties was taste! :shock:

b-t-w, found the Rain X in the back of the C15 (when pulling out something else - obviously) - all I've got to do is clean the back door windows :)

Ok guys.. THANKYOU both so far for your offers!!

I've sorted three of them none of which had the under seat problem, one was a broken wire under the bulk head carpet where the passenger's feet land and the other two were Comm 2000 units, one fixed by repairing the flat 'clock spring cable' and one replaced with a spare from the breaker's yard.
Generally the Comm unit is not repairable if the...

I don't think the decent named brands are lucky dip at all, in fact it's quite rare for a good kit to fail early (the warranty claims & bad rep would soon send the company under methinks). Personally I've stuck with Gates or Dayco belts & INA branded spinny-roundy bits and never ever had an issue with them.
I agree with that. There will always be...

Well finally got the old tub started, my fault, when I lifted the fuse tray in the engine compartment to check the maxi fuses I undid the nut that holds it in and I was concentrating so hard to lift it out carefully that I didn't notice the cable under the nut come off the post and drop down behind the battery. doh. car running o know but still...

Ah too late it gone to the big battery store in the sky.

I'll keep all informed if the issue returns, cheers.

Excellent that John! Flippin' good old diesel that now. Happy Trails with it!

Wow time's flown, sorry I didn't get back sooner. There was no brand name but the seller was shirley9293 ... I actually thought I'd bought from them before with success, but that was gasketsforclassics :( wish I'd checked...

Anyhow, some changes in circumstances over the last month. White is still using oil despite running NA so I've made an...

Haven't we been here before?
Several times.

All the more reason to get it cleared up once and for all I'd say... Now, who's going to volunteer to fool their car into thinking it's brass monkeys out & see what the GP's do? :-D I'd do it myself but for the fact we don't have a 2.0HDi, and the 1.4 has been shown to use them below +5c anyhow......

That's why we always encourage people to try and update the topic so others can see the resolution.

This is true, but again once it's on an alignment machine It'll give a better indication of whether the best course of action is repair/replacement parts or an adjustment.

If there's an obvious bend in the track rod then it'd be wise to replace it and set the tracking up after, likewise if there's a problem with the camber then likely parts would...

upon reading mandrakes short thread

Where is this mythical item? :D

:rofl2:

Sounds a lot like the drivability issues that affect our Escort, low speed fuelling all over the show & air bleed makes little to no difference etc. I'd suggest a gas analyser would be a good start but before that the basics, compression/leakdown test & checking the injectors are functioning correctly. If you can get a rebuild kit for them it...

Sorry for the delay in coming back...
5033 66 shown as fitted to C5 and C5 II

Oh yes i have that too. I hate it..

I want to fix it, but the Dinitrol oil, i found 2 thin LM oils. One was just oil and one was with wax oil. Which one to get?

Let's hope the bracket don't rip out when I am revving it to > 6000 RPM and then letting the throttle off quickly. I will let you guys know if I will be purchasing a used Clio V6 engine to replace the stock engine I bust in case the above occurs...

The EGR does reduce NOx but slightly increases particulate matter.

Substituting oxygen rich air with recycled exhaust gas reduces the amount of combustible material proportionally within the cylinder. So you get a lower heat release and peak Cyl temp. which reduces NOx formation. The engine management system handles how often and when and should...

Lol I'm having this problem myself at the moment I'll try pumping primer before start ;) and has my mk1 r 1.6 hdi not got an in tank pump? My xantias did?? Thanks in advance ;)

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As has been said earlier in this topic, it would be very unusual for the LHM level indicator to fail.

From the symptoms you describe, I think it is more likely that the pump is sucking in air through a hole in the hose from the LHM tank to the pump. It could just be a loose joint at either end, or it could be a crack in the plastic fitting at the...

No problem, glad the docs helped.

Of the 4 ultrasound reversing sensors, I had the left one replaced.

At about 60K miles I noitce very occassionally in rain that sensor will show full reading although there is no object behind.

After a few months, this sensor failed and a service fault message showed up on the instrument cluster every time the car is put into reverse gear. The...

I recall somebody having issues with the sensors. What he found was that (within the casing) one or more of the three joins had failed. What Citroen appeared to have done was to push three square pins into three round holes, and then trust it will work. Well, it does for a long while, but eventually the connections fail. What this person did was...

I had to replace both front struts on my C5 when I had it, IIRC the leaks were from the seals around the chrome strut.

oops sorry - thought it was on my profile.
It's a C5 2.2 Hdi exclusive (2001)

One other thing I probably should have mentioned is that when I removed the injectors the car had not been running for a day or twobut they were soaking with diesel! When the car runs the exhaust fumes are white and stink of diesel which suggests an over rich mixture... or maybe this is just because the engine is not warmed up? I have had...

Maybe... But you need to check that the gear ratios and final drive ratios are the same. Xantia and XM 4HP20s are not interchangeable because the ECU detects the wrong ratios as a fault.

Try AET Turbos, Normanton, West Yorkshire 01924 588261

Fully reconditioned with new everything or buy what you need, fit it yourself.

Come with my recommendation having used them for replacement core's many times.

Thanks, the first thing I'd do is check all fuses in both the cabin and engine bay fuse boxes.

Then get a Lexia diagnostic machine hooked up to the car and see if it can 'see' the CPH ECU and the engine ECU - or any ECUs at all for that matter...

Any ECUs the Lexia cannot communicate with may have been damaged by the reverse polarity. The fact...

So, if someone is willing to change all the Spheres on a C5 II 3.0 sedan what Spheres should he get so that while using normal suspension mode the car rides very comfortable, and while in sport mode it will be firm as before while in sport mode? Is that possible? Thanks.
Yes, stick to the originals, and personally, I would choose original Citroën...

I had (on my C5) the problem that the auto function on the front passenger window was not working. When I cleaned it the problem was resolved. I also got (from an C5 Exclusive) a similar switch module (it can cause suitable mirrors to fold in), and when I opened it up I found the same contacts had crud on them. I think it is because the switches...

Are there any patches of oil on the ground under the car? Especially where the wheels are.

Bingo! Plugged in, got it right first time, started instantly, DEFFO idles better, is not missing, so result!
It's still jerky off closed throttle, so my focus is now thrott,e mechanism, and air flow meter.
Anyhoo, progress

I loved my CX but a rapidly approaching Maestro didn't!

Try looking at page 28 onwards of this thread;

I believe that the 3 bolts holding the strut onto the wing are not all the same length on a Xsara Picasso - and if you don't put the short one back in the right place it catches on the spring and makes a rattling noise. I would check that the centre nut is tight first though!

Do you see the warning lamp on the screen when you disconnect the ha2 ECU connection? Is there a gas warning light, a handbrake warning lamp and a seat belt warning lamp on an interesting seat on my vehicle? I checked the lamps on the screen are solid. I think there's a relay to be connected with, I guess can we find it?

With the Hydractive ECU...

Bump...

I agree Rick, Cheryl and I were talking about the C5 and 407 Coupe today actually. Both of ours are 3.0 HDI's and without spending some serious money, there's nothing on the market that we'd replace them with!

We spent £1500 on the C5 earlier this year having it gone over with a tooth comb so it's driving beautifully now, we'll do the same with...

Oh yes, both XM and Xantiae are well known for their superior lighting equipment :rofl2:

* like the ads, the above statement is also tongue firmly in cheek... There are worse lights, but I'm not sure you'll find them this side of a Tomos moped...

Excellent result :D Pleased it is now all fixed and good to know this particular solution...

Love it!!!