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Car went into limp mode. Diagbox showed something like 'high resistance cylinder 2'. Measured the resistance on the injector, which was lower than the others. Replaced the injector with a brand new (VDO/Siemens/Continental). Recoded in Diagbox by entering the code written on top of the new injector, which was accepted in Diagbox. Runs...

I'm needing to replace the eCall/SOS/Bluetooth module battery in my 2019 facelift Cactus.
Before I go diving in, can anyone point me in the direction of where it's located and what I need to remove to get to it?

Hi All.
Citroen relay 2010, started normally but when to her the other day ignition on, all dash lights , pre heat went out turned key and nothing.
Checked all fuses and are OK.
Turn headlights on and turned key and headlights stayed the same so battery ok.
Does anyone know if the relay van has a starter relayand if so where would I find it as...

So I have had the dreaded engine fault, emission problem and 700 miles left on the adblue, took it to a Citroen dealer and they diagnosed it needs a new tank which is on order, they wouldn’t cover any cost as it’s over 8 years old (only just by the way, 8 years and 3 months) it’s only done 73k miles,I have put a claim in with Citroen UK, so anyway...

Hello Everyone
I’m a long time reader of this forum but never joined as I always found the answer to my queries, although, a keen home mechanic, I don’t consider myself experienced enough to advise on other people’s dilemmas. Sadly, this time I can’t find the answer and was hoping for advise.
Several weeks ago I was fitting some DRL’s, after...

Someone must know the answer....

Wife & I both own Piloted Box Citroens. Mine a 12 Berlingo 1.6 hdi 8v, hers an 07 C4 1.6 hdi 16v.

Both cars can (and do) suffer from ABS sensor failure which leaves the boxes in an impossible 3 gears limp home state which is absolutely hopeless! I mean, I get the engine may need saved by limping, but in 3rd gear,...

So we now have a better understanding of the new 'unique' suspension technology coming out 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushions' - definitely coming to the C5 Crossover (in China first in 2017) and then should be coming to European markets in 2018.

So it has a hydraulic compression cushion at the top, a damper in the middle and a hydraulic rebound...

Hello,

I wanted to know if I can get the following item and program it only to act as the remote control to lock/unlock the car (key not needed):

Then, follow these steps to make it work:

I lost the original key fob and getting a new one is too expensive right now. I already copied a regular key to have as a spare, but I also want a remote to...

Hi i have just brought a 2010 1.6 petrol grand picasso it had a few problems that i have fixed but one that im a bit concerned about is it runs hot i have pluged torque in and it rune @ 100-105 c fan will cut in then it goes to 80 but climes up when fan stopes i have only done motorway miles 14 at the moment but it seems ok car light has never...

Hello, I've been charged by my parents to help find a solution they have with there car

It's a 15 c4 picasso.

If they hit a bump then several faults come up Abs/ESR fault along with hill start, parking brake

They took it to they local garage and had the sensor changed but didn't fix it.

I did a bit looking on here and other places and since...

Hi experts, i read a couple of threads on this error, but did not come closer to the solution. Hdi 2.0 136hp.
I had something like this happen before, i replaced the valve that's in the back of the engine, that controls the vaccum to the turbo.
Car went fine for 3 months or so. Skipping to now, i lose turbo very quickly.
Connected lexia to check...

Hello @GiveMeABrake
I have C4 Shine 2023 model car and i have few questions can you help me?
1- where can i check/download latest firmware for citroen cars?
2- where can i download legal software update tool for PC/Mac
3- is Restore and firmware update procedure different?

thanks

Hello,

Why the oil recommended for the 1KR-FE is 5w30 (B71 2297) for all regions according do this post:

Even though Toyota recommends 0w20 with only API SN ?

I already put a fully synthetic 5w30 with API SP (not B71 2297) so I think it's alright because Toyota said it's also ok, but that I should replace it with 0w20 the next time.

But...

Hallo all! :)

After hitting a nasty, unavoidable pothole - the heater fan in my C5 X7 suddenly began making a grinding metallic noise. It dissipates when i turn the fan speed up, then comes back again after i lower the fan speed. It does not sound good at all, and I am worried the fan needs to be changed.

Are there any recommended brands...

Hi, Its a long time since I have been on here. My wife's 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDI Blue has a problem with the heating. Its the first time we have drove this car in a cold spell as only bought the car in the summer. What is happening is there is no heat coming out of the drivers side vents , its lovely and warm on the passenger side but only...

(single motor, not the twin motor setup)
Really annoying fault caused by me. Frosty night last week, accidentally knocked the wiper control while demisting inside screen. Wipers twitched but were frozen to the screen.
Next day, frost gone but wipers don't work. Mr Haynes tells me F17 in the engine fusebox- yep its blown. Didn't have a spare 30A...

Hello all,

For anyone who's owned a car with this PSA engine, what would be their verdict? Do they commonly develop issues with age or mileage even if serviced?

Hi new to forum was wondering if i post my vin if any one can tell me which engine it has and also if this car would have a dual mass flywheel or not. I believe the engine is a DV6C 6 speed manual.
It is a 2011 C4 Picasso but i get conflicted info from using the reg or the vin to find parts.
Many thanks

I'm looking to decode a VIN from a 1968 H Van. Can anyone point me to a VIN Decoder with reliable info for a vehicle this old (which has only a 7 digit VIN)? None of the decoders I am finding through Google are able to help.

Or if anyone has the resources, the VIN I have is 7301649.

Thanks in advance...

Hi All,

I'm not really that knowladgable in engine diagnostics, hence would like to seek your support in interpreting the injector correction values for the engine in my C4 Picasso II.

The reason why I started looking into those is that I have a feeling I have a bit more vibration at idle. It's still quite gentle, but feel like it's more than...

2011 C3 Picasso
I have vertical play in the front wishbone outer ball joints which I will need to replace before the next MOT.
Its the swivel pin item and I see they are available as a replacement part that fixes to the lower wishbone with 3 (I assume, high tensile?) bolts.

Checking mine the part looks identical but is fixed with 3 rivets. Do I...

CAN someone kindly direct me to where I can find / buy Original Citroen MUDFLAPS for my 1997 Xantia.
(Garage 80 has rear flaps shown on their site / listed but they are out of stock)

WOuldn't the OEM MUD FLAPS fit best?

Thank you in advance!

Hi again,
Her latest challenge is oil leaking from the driver's side tailgate strut.
The tailgate is the motorised variety, which basically means you stand in the rain waiting for the stupid thing to open or close, instead of just opening it the old fashioned way.
Anyhow, I've not found anything after a search, so is this a rare issue?...

Hi, I've been given my dads old car which has a couple of issues that have been there for a while which i didnt know about. I don't know if I should put each issue in a seperate thread ort just in one, so i'll list what they are first for any possible help.

Issue 1. Air bag/Seat belt tensioner error message comes up after about 15 seconds from...

HELLO,
Is there any way to not make a mess / leak LHM all over the place when removing Xantia front spheres?
When removing my Xantia front spheres, I try to catch all the LHM run-off but there must be a better way that a more experienced Citroen Xantia owner could suggest .... perhaps with pictures?
Is there a special LHM catch basin that I could...

Hey ppl, I've just registered but I've been reading through these forums for a while now. So I own a 2006 A/T citroen C4. A couple years ago my bsm unit got faulty and my car wouldn't start. So after a lot of reading I found out it was due to a faulty solder joint at a relay, so I broke the bsm apart and was able to resolder it, it worked pretty...

Evening chaps and chappesses.
My stepdaughter and her hubby bought a 10 plate c3 1.4 diesel a while back, which performed faultlessly, as far as I'm aware, their first car, she can't drive and he'd only just passed his test. His work involved a deployment abroad for 6 months and he asked if we'd occasionally start it to keep th battery in good...

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C3 2013 1.2 EB2 about 65k miles.
Regularly serviced.

More of a sanity check - but brother in law's C3 has put up a P0420 Catalytic Converter - Loss of Efficiency fault. Cleared the fault and it's stayed off for now.

So the order of things to look at.....?

Lambda sensor wirings
Cat physical condition (leaks etc)
Sensor outputs...

Hello,
Can someone tell me where there is a second Xantia VIN# location ... and a picture of it , if at all possible?
The first VIN# is easy to find under the hood on the wing.
But WHERE is the second VIN# hidden / located?

THANKS in advance for help with this.

I've owned my C5 X7 since 2014.
When I bought it the mileage was 170K miles.
Currently it's just shy of 230K.
Goes great. Engine is a peach.
Think it spent it's early life as a sales reps car going up and down the motorways.
The only problems I've had with it was EGR related and my current situation with the leaking steering rack.
think it could...

I have a 2022 model C5X 130 shine.
Had it since December 2022.
I have a couple of issues which I have contacted Citroen main dealers (2 different ones) and neither have been able ton sort it.
I have also contacted Citroen UK with same result.
Issue 1.
Alarm keeps activating unless I deactivate the internal sensors. Apparently Citroen are aware and...

Hello everyone,

I have had a small / big problem with my C4 for a short time.

When accelerating / accelerating uphill, the engine jerks quite strongly. If you then go off the gas briefly, you can continue to drive normally. If you do not do this, it completely jerks through and loses performance and the engine control lamp goes on. After a...

Hi all, has anyone ever found a good colour match floor mat for a c5 tourer 2008 with the light grey carpets.
My interior is grey/beige leather seats and light grey carpets, it looks like quite a difficult colour to match. There’s plenty of aftermarket options on the net but nothing looks like a good match and I know the colour can look very...

I can't communicate with the DPF on this cheap C8 I picked up.

2.2 HDi. Does that mean it's likely.. errhum..
gone for a walk..?

There's no comms with the fuel cap switch either if that's a clue but it does think EOLYS is present.

According to a diagram I saw posted by Marc, it's a full CAN*, but if I select C8 CAN in diagbox, I have to...

Hi My son in-laws C3 2013 saloon is now difficult to engage the gears (gear stick very stiff) Worse when engine is cold and does improve when engine has warmed up. Any ideas would be appreciated please.

Mike

Hi
I’m going to change the timing belt on my grandsons Citroen C1.
I want to make the 2 locking pins for the camshaft and crankshaft. Does anyone know the diameters and lengths please?
A diagram would be useful if anyone has one.
I’ve got the materials and several lathes, so it’s just the dimensions I need.
Thanks in advance
Dave

Whilst working in the footwell of my car today I noticed that there is electric cabling attached to the bottom of the drivers seat.
My car is VTR+ trim so doesn't have electrically adjustable or heated seats.
Do they all come with the wiring pre-installed and just lack the relevant switches/ software not enabled?
Would there be any way to make...

Hello,

I got my car without the original remote because it was lost and I always wanted to get the original flip-type key remote that came with it.

The car is Citroen C1 2018.

But the price seem quite high so I wonder if that's normal - 230 euros to order it and get it coded

How much does it cost where you live?

Hello :)
I have a Jumpy 2011 2.0 diesel
the fuse box had a circuit and it melted.
I found all the parts to change it but I am missing the diagram of wires
Maybe someone can help with a diagram or a photo of the wire system in a similar car Please [-o<

Could someone give me the locations of the horn cube/plug for the Berlingo 2 B9 2010 year. It stopped working for me, I can hear some clicking under the dashboard but no horn signal, I don't know if the horn to be replaced or maybe just the cube.

Another code fault on my C3 Picasso (petrol 1.6l)
This time the reader shows:
Downstream oxygen sensor resistance too high

I suspect this refers to the lambda sensor on the exhaust pipe, and there is perhaps a break in the wiring, hence the 'resistance too high' fault. Does this sound right?

Looking at it, the wires to the sensor are exposed and...

Dispatch 1.6 8V 2015.

It seems as soon as I fix one problem other one occurs. The latest is an error saying glow-plug preheat...

I've changed the glow plugs which was a job I was dreading but they came out surprisingly easy, one advantage of an engine covered in oil I suppose, I reset the error code and the engine light went out and stayed out...

Hi I have a citroen c4 grand picasso 1.6 diesel vtr+ had a egr fault fitted a new one now have multiple error codes especially dpf electric parking brake any help would be appreciated

I stripped the teeth on 2.2 hdi c5 x7 202hp
New belt on and timed up
Won’t start
Have stripped top of engine and got injectors out
Removed plastic bit of rocker cover but can’t get remaining rocker cover off
See one broken rocker
Not sure if I need to take plastic inlet manifold off. Top half of inlet manifold is bolted to rocker cover and I...

Hi
Anyone tell me what this circular thing is stuck to top of windscreen
About 3 inches across, half inch deep with two cables attached from headliner

Cheers

Since there's nothing so annoying as people getting help from a forum and then not posting the solution, this is what solved it.....
Firstly, the symptoms: P0134 and P0135 - sensor 1 'no activity detected' and heater problem
P0141 Heater problem on sensor 2
General lack of power and then, when we changed sensor 1, lots of misfiring and 'surging'....

Hello,

I've been searching online and on this forum for a solution to get a better quality dipstick. For my Citroen Jumpy 2..0 HDi ii the replacement dipstick is the 1174G9 but it is also plastic.

If I have to cut and customize one that has a compatible top/sealing it would work.

I would appreciate some advice :)

EDIT:

I think I have found...

Hi,

I'm trying to adapt the seats from the Peugeot 308 CC on my C4 VTS, everything is plug&play except for the electrical part. These seats from the Peugeot are manual and only have heating, at this point I'd like to connect only the airbag wires (I don't have the wires for the heating system on the C4).
The problem is that the Peugeot has seats...

I have a problem with climate control where it blows hot on the passengers side but cold on the drivers side i changed the actuators but still same result ,this is on a lhd car .does anyone know of a remedy for this

Dog bone connector already in hand but I've not been well enough to fit it yet.

So my C5 tourer has a nice habit of dropping the rear suspension to the floor making the bottom of the car actually drag on the ground and the suspension hit the bump stops. This isn't happening all the time but this is what I have found...

Bringing the car to...