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hi all.. I am beginning to feel a bit silly..

Every time I work on the X7 I can never work out how to stop the suspension dropping after lifting the front. On older citroens I am sure in low position, the wheel to be removed would stay raised? On the X7, the hub/wheel/disc etc all just drop. Basically, I need to remove a driveshaft, have driven...

Hi. Have had my 2010 reg C5 Tourer 2.0 Hdi since 2015 with very, very few problems that could not be sorted by my local garage. However a recent electronic problem is causing some grief. The car drives 'as normal' with no obvious signs of a problem other than . . . . . .

SYMPTOMS
On start up the car displays a warning - ENGINE FAULT REPAIR! and...

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my name is andre
This is my first post.

If I'm unlucky, I'll have to pull a new cable for the horn.

Berlingo 2 Bj. 2009 Diesel (DV6)

The horn doesn't work, but you can hear the relay clicking. My free workshop said that they had tested the horn alone last fall. Since then we're driving without the horn, but the TÜV is due in the fall...

I know everything is easy when your shown or told how . . and I'm hoping you can give me some gentle help.

I'm about to replace a cracked radiator with a new one. I've done a system internal scrub and then drained and flushed the system with clean water.

Please tell me I don't have to remove the front bumper and dozens of plastic plates to...

Hi all, has anyone used one of the recharge kits with success?

My C5 needs a recharge and wondered if the DIY kit was worth looking at instead of taking it to a specialist.

If so is there a recommended kit you'd go to?

I have a 54 plate C4 VTS with split cabin heating (not sure if that's a standard thing). Today when driving home with the engine warm I had both sides set to low and the AUTO and A/C set to off. The temperature coming out of the vents above the stereo were completely different (very cool from the driver's side and very warm from the passenger...

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I've got a set of free alloys from my friend who is selling his C4. I have a C3 and my problem is that the wheels are touching the inside of the wheel arch when I turn the steering wheel all the way to one side.

I have thought about using 5mm wheel spacers with the alloys. My problem is now that the bolts doesn't fit. It is an genuine...

Hi, I'm experiencing a possible failure of the pump following the warning Suspension faulty, max speed 55mph . There are many threads on this topic, which have helped me begin investigation.

I've checked the Maxi fuse and it's fine. There is full voltage on the small control plug on the pump. There appears to be no voltage on the main plug,...

Hi, I’ve got a 2010 car which had an intermittent abs fault that is now permanent, the light and warning message is displayed soon after starting but goes off when I drive, I general garage diagnosed the abs relay/ pump, I removed and sent off to be repaired but it came back as having no faults, I refitted and off course I still have the problem,...

Ello all, would anyone be able to access and post the wiring diagram for the horn circuit?

Thank you in advance ☺️

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I just noticed that the driver side carpet (LHD) is wet. I peeled off the rug a bit and the floor under the rug was a bit wet. The liquid that wetted the carpet is a little greasy, so I guess it's the coolant (this is Citroen's original coolant). A few months ago I had to add coolant - albeit a small amount. I added several times - and after...

Hello everyone.
I have Citroen C5 X7 2.2Hdi, 204Hp, DW12C, 306800Km. Turbo TD04L - MHI with electronic actuator.

I'm sorry to bother you all, but I have to tell the whole story:
Everything was great until one day(approx. 306000Km) during the way home, I got an error about low level additive for FAP. I ordered and add Eolys (I have about 0.5L in...

I will try in short to explain my problem here...

C5 X7 163HP 2010 Tourer

This part (vacuum solenoid) from Throttle control manifold

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was unattached (because it easily can come off), for some time, so my throttle flap did not move correctly... During that time I had an error P2141 (Exhaust system faulty), but nothing more, and...

the noise is onlt evident when a sharp bump in roadway is hit. Sounds like when the tyre is hit with a rock, not a metallic sound. Left front suspension.

Hi chaps...AX question.

I have pulled one of the the door locks out from the AX (keys lost) to check for a code on the barrel.
There is one...a 2x letter code....would this relate to the key cut .

Basically trying to avoid swapping all locks....

Cheers.

:-D I have an 06 C8 2.2 exclusive, had it 8yrs so far. I've been a reader of the forum for years but I'd like to say a big thank you to all of you for posting how to replace a starter motor on a C8. Mine gave up recently, checked battery, fuse f8 etc, all after reading your posts, I needed a new one. I couldn't wait 2 weeks for the garage to fit...

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So I got C4 grand picasso 2015 1.6 blue hdi 115 with stop and start.
As above are developed battery charge fault, replace battery of the same specs, still error, change lower belt Tensioner as got knackered still error.
The wierd thing is before I even start the car I get 15.50v from alternator and after start goes to 18.50 and quickly drop to...

Hi all, whilst having fun on the drive sorting my power steering pipe issue out I noticed a small leak from the sump, so while it was on stands etc I've taken the sump down, cleaned out all the slime etc in the bottom of it and flushed the pick up through.

Put it all back together and now I have an engine oil level incorrect message on dash. Even...

well it finally happened , my love affair with Citroens finally came to an end today, no more shall I be fighting to keep a Citroen on the road.
so no further need for this forum unless I need to look something up for a friend.
Im giving a four year old 16000 mile Dacia Duster addblue 1500 diesel a chance which I pick up tomorrow Thursday 19th of...

Hi, searched but can't find an answer- how do you remove the 3 pod analogue speedo etc cluster from the basic type C8? I don't want to attack anything without knowing in advance what to do! Many thanks, Pete

Morning all.

Hoping some knowledgeable person could offer some advice. My C5 had an overheating issue some time ago, caused I think by a coolant leak (no low level warning) coupled with the cooling fan failing at the same time. Since then, possibly due to the overheating caused by the initial incident, various plastic components have failed in...

Hello everyone, im about to change the gearbox oil on my 2014 C4 1.6 e-hdi 115 (9HD) semi-automatic (BVMP? or EGS6? still dont know the difference) 8-[ 277736900_515498550074411_8759722569844857949_n.jpg
After some research i found 2 different opinions:
1) Citroen suggests TOTAL 75w80 ?
2) Some owners suggest 75w !

The second is fully synthetic,...

As per the title. Front window mechanism has packed in again.
I've got it all stripped down and the bolts removed from the mechanism, but I can't see how to remove it.

What is the process?

Thanks.

Hi,

So I brought a Xsara Picasso a year ago. Guy sold it me said it can only be locked/unlocked with the passenger door. Drivers door lock doesn't work. Fob locks car but unlock switch on it is broken. The key kept opening up so I took the board out and put it away for safe keeping.

I used the car without any immobiliser issues for a year,...

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Im looking for a pinout diagram for the Trailer Relay Unit (BSC B03 00) 9665778480.

I cant find anything in SEDRE regarding of the bsc unit and its wiring.
I'm mainly intrested in the trailer socket BSC 16pin connection, also theres an extra pin for the trailer status (BSC -> BSI) thats not wired up in most x7.

Any help would be...

Rear brakes have been making a horrendous noise. Checked them and one of the bolts that secure the caliper to the slide pins is missing. I've called my local citroen garage and they only sell the slide pin kit for £65 which seems a bit steep. Does anyone by chance know the size of those bolts?

My car is a 2009 c5 x7 with the cable handbrake

Citroen DS5 Vin number ***********************

In a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production, the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term, and in very rare cases , body noises and squeaking could...

Hi all,

Car's been in the garage for what feels like an eternity and I've had a look under the bonnet yesterday and noticed and noticed what I think is a vacuum line from the solenoid is not connected to anything. From memory I think it was capped when I've played about with it before but it's uncapped in the engine bay at the moment.

I'm pretty...

Hi all can anyone confirm this is the correct routing for the aux belt please and also that the tensioner is in the right place?

I bought it recently, tensioner body was worn and belt running wonky, replaced belt and tensioner and there's a keyway in back of tensioner that fits into block.

However there's still a vibration on start up and the...

My C5 (mark 2) rear suspension is not dropping to normal operating height

I got a tyre and brake caliper changed on the front end by a local garage. When I got home I noticed the back end was too high. I tried dropping and raising the suspension a few times but the problem persisted.
I then put the rear end on ramps for safety and checked the...

Looks like harness or sensor causing error 210 Side Impact Sensor, configuration not logical

Just interested about location of that. I bet, it's not a drivers seat.

Hi all I have recently purchased an 09 1.6hdi vtr C5, it's had a little dribble of PAS fluid around the Osf subframe since I got it, on pulling the pipe out to try and replace the seals it the pipe is corroded and pitted and was weeping through a small crack.

I managed to get a new flange from a Peugeot steering rack, cut out the corroded piece...

Hi I changed the oil in my ZX yesterday. Officially it takes 3.5 litres. I initially put in 3L and ran it for 10 secs and when I checked the dipstick it was way over. Drained some out again and the dipstick went to just under the max level mark.

I then left the car overnight after driving home from the workshop and when I checked it again this...

Hi all,long time away(no issues for years with our 2007 C4 hatch or 407 sports XS 8-) ).Anyway,the C4’s interior heater/fan has stopped.I read all the 9 or so pages on the topic on this forum.And after checking it out it seems the main red cable to the resister has worked loose etc and melted the plug.The fuse hasn’t blown,and no other damage as...

Afternoon all,

I have a feeling I know the answer to this but worth a shout anyways.

Driving home from work yesterday in my DS3 (2011 1.6 THP petrol) accelerate out of a junction pretty heavily then suddenly power loss, revs drop to 0, and warning light etc.

Managed to pull over, scanned the car and only had the P0336 error code (Camshaft...

I've had the PIC parked up for a while now, it was given to me with an intermittent start issue. The intermittent start was a single click when turning the ignition. But 4 out of 5 times it would start no problem.

The original owners were told this was due to a flat battery so that was replaced with a new. But the symptom persisted.

Fast forward...

I recently brought an 08 Dispatch and it was incredibly noisy. Now it sounds almost like a new one. Here's what I did, all really easy and virtually free.
1. 15 mins with a cordless drill and a pack of zip ties underneath to stop loose bits of black plastic trim flapping around - only drill where it can't be seen and trim the ends of the ties off...

Hi all!

I've got a mk3 c5 estate, and it has started making a very faint scratchy sound.

Almost like a brake pad rubbing, it comes and goes on a somewhat regular pattern.

Only happens when driving and in gear. More revs seems to make it louder. It is still barely noticeable though..

Knock it out of gear and the noise stops.

I haven't...

Hi.

After some nuggets of wisdom.
My 2012 C4GP Auto displays Gearbox Fault :Repair needed.
As a result it doesn't auto shift.
The only way to cycle up through the gears is to drive, pick up speed, shift to N the back to M so, its still driveable.
Not seen similar posts so any tips ideas would be most appreciated.
I've already taken it to a...

So, it was time to replace the speakers on the old Picasso, which has now been named Clarence . Why? I'm told it looks like a Clarence.
So, being as tight as a duck's backside, I needed a cheap but acceptable solution.

Halfords Vibe basic speakers. 6 for the front, 5 for the rear - though I'm told post-2005 have 6 in the rear too.

Not hard to...

Just wondering if I can get any help pleaseeeeeeee...

I have purchased a Citroen berlingo 19plate last year from a private dealer and still has 6 months warranty. The van has occured ad blue signal fault for couple times, and everytime I go to a citroen dealer they managed to put it back to normal (probably just a easy reset of sensor or...

What is the torx bolt that holds the strut on a C5 X7? The ones that always corrode and snap off.

Hi friends,
I have a 2016 citroen relay-jumper van 2.0 bluehdi engine with an adblue system error (code is p20ee 92)
I bought a lexia/diagbox diagnostic tool and I would like to know if there is a way to reset the denox system.
I mean to tottaly reset it, like telling the BSI that it is brand new.
Until now I just did diagnostic browsing with it...

Hi All,

On a 57 plate 1.6DOHC petrol Xsara Picasso I'm struggling to work out whether the fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel pump mechanism or a separate gadget in / on the fuel tank ...

If it's separate, I've no idea what it looks like to order a new one ...

Reason? The good old Citroen Engine Fault Light merry-go-round (not!). After...

So my Xantia has developed difficulty starting (1.8 16v 1999).....

engine cranks but has trouble catching, when it does catch it stalls or has trouble running for few seconds, after pressing a little gas few times it clears up and runs normally.
I'm suspecting fuel filter because the car runs on LPG and god knows when the last time fuel filter...

It has grease on the outside - I'm thinking it shouldn't? Would this be covered under a citroen extended warranty? IMG_20220512_103005.jpg IMG_20220512_103005.jpg IMG_20220512_103043.jpg IMG_20220512_103103.jpg

Does anyone know the significance of the 86 that follows this U1213 communication error code? I have another BSI communication code showing as U1318 86.

Hello dear people,

I'm in a process of buying Citroën C5X7 touring and I'm not able to find any VIN decoder to get Build Sheet, Technical information and etc. for the vehicle.

Is there any one from this forum that can provide me with detailed information regarding this VIN number - VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thank you,
Regards,

Hi everybody,
So I'm the lucky :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: owner of a 2016 c4 GP 120 1.6 bluehdi.

I have diagbox which I regularly use for maintenance.

Now I got a dead adblue tank ... =D> =D> =D>
fault code U029E 87 permanent
ECU EDC17C60? test shows not communicating with denox system
DENOX system relay control test OK
NOX sensor heating...

Good morning,
I have a citroen 2007 c4 picasso grand. After 1 year I got it, a fault U1208 appeared.
And after 4 days it appeared faulty handbrake, esp and service.
The first thing I checked was the battery and it's ok.
I went to the garage with a maxisys diagnostic tool where he tried to delete the fault but it came up again.We checked the four...