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Gearbox problem sorted Sorted -
See :-D

it looks the same as the wheel on the later Phase II Xsaras (non-Picasso) which I was considering fitting to my 2003 C5. I didn't get very far along the process but I did ascertain that the Xsara wheel is about an inch smaller in diameter. it's also firmer to hold so I don't think it'll melt the same way as the C5 one does. I never got any further...

It used to be the case (and may still be) that cheaper washing up liquids used common salt as a thickener. This would certainly have a very bad effect on any aluminium or its alloys.

Not really although I prefer the handling of the 406, its just that four days before we were going on holiday it emptied the entire contents of the cooling system through the exhaust, looked like a '50s smog, could be the head gasket but I think its more likely that the head is cracked, Its now parked at the top of the field with my original 406...

allo allo, flashing lights !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seal is available from fleaBay - fits several Peugeot / Citroen vehicles
Advisable to buy a new locking ring too, as they become brittle

My thoughts exactly, on typing the previous reply the location of the expansion tank itself on our 206 HDi was in my mind. that looks quite low in relation to the head, and although it *may* only present an issue on replacement of coolant if not bled properly, it's still not the best placement IMO.

Strange how some designs have this flaw and...

I'm back home on Thu and then around all weekend.. I'll PM you with my number. In the meantime try just moving the wires going into the white connectors..that often works for me.

Hi, do you know which fuse? Mine is doing exactly the same...

Ok :)
H

I'll check halfords for the that then

Thanks guys

So what am I looking for when I split the ecu.

Do you know what the error message means. No-one seems to be able to tell me. If the nature of the error was to be elucidated I may have a chance of tracking the problem.

Regards from down under

I am having the same problem. I installed a new battery. It worked for a while (2-3 months) and now the tailgate doesn't open all the time if I don't drive the car enough. I put very few miles on the car so it's often sitting in the garage. I purchased the next to most powerful battery I could find but didn't go all out and get the most powerful...

I would agree that the alternator is not bolted up square, if you slacken the belt tension with the bolt throug the bracket at the top of the alternator you should be able to screw the bottom bolt in - provided it hasn't been cross threaded but I think that unlikely.

Peter

Any update OP?

service.citroen confirms no separate filter.

Hi

I thought I would contribute to this as I have just replaced a jammed lock on my 2003 Citroen C5 Rear Passenger Door.
This was jammed locked shut, so I had to start off from inside the car.

I bought a replacement from e-bay. (Cost £12 inc post) The locks are Handed so check whether N/S or O/S before you buy.

I took off the inside handles and...

Does it still drive as it should ?

John,

I'll post a photo later..

Kenny

Can't find them on my hosting sites but they are in this thread

Good luck. Stick with it, and hopefully see it through.
Last time something like this happened to me (over a BX19RD head-gasket going), the RAC engineers and legal department were superb, and the offending diesel workshop simply caved in.

Azz - I can't say for sure what the exact internal function of the aerial adapter is on the X7. On my previous C5 MKII, the aerial base was the amplifier - it had electronics in there and I think was powered with a live feed and went back to the body earth. There were at least 3 wires that came out of the aerial base that then plugged into the...

Renegade - If you have the licence key for the 64 bit version of Windows 7, it will also activate a Windows 7 32 bit version of the equivalent package (i.e. Home. Professional, Ultimate. Enterprise). The 32 Bit Win 7 Installation ISOs are available for download, but you need your key to activate. Let me know if you need help.

Mine doesn't have that set up but it's probably ok, if the sun's at the side you don't need much of a visor at the front. :)
It's quite handy when your bearing is constantly changing, often is the case when driving home from work in city traffic.

Well there should be combustion products in the coolant and there are sniffing devices which can detect that, believe it's quite a standard piece of kit for many garages. I would look to get a check using such a device if the coolant tests negative for combustion products you could probably forget the gasket. Another thought is that rubber as used...

Ohh, nice! I love it Pete :D

Yes, hugely into vintage wireless. In fact most of my regularly used wirelesses at home are valved and even my transistor ones are well over 40 years old...

I even have a vintage Leak stereo system in daily use too!

Try doing a lot of Citroebics to flex the height corrector linkages as much as possible.

Although this doesn't have the same effect as 'proper' Citroen hydraulic systems I do it often to - as said - flex the linkages but also to use normally unused sections of the rams - normal usage only covers quite a small section of the total length.
Also to...

Interesting! In the UK I've never known one of these hoses to fail...

What caused yours to fail?

They'll have to get in quick James as I'm now into my last few regular trips down this way... Soon I'll have no reason to come down here again.

Had that on the C5, the radio thought it was stolen.
Fixed by disconnecting the battery for a while.
Story in link below:

Cheeky! Probably flogged the wheels on too.

No worries. I think those codes work for BT Mobile, O2 and Vodafone for sure.☺

Was the RT2 system ever offered as an option in the UK on MK1 C5's?

I bought a 2001 brochure but there is no mention of it (perhaps 2002-04 had it?)
The only ones for sale on ebay are located over in LHD countries.

Thanks for everything Marc, will no doubt nip your brain in the future :lol:

OK didnt manage to get any video as I was dodging the rain should you wish to remove the head light. Yes it can be done without removing the bumper but it is quite fiddly and maybe best releasing the bumper.

If interested though. Once you have moved the mud cover from the wheel arch you can get a 10mm socket onto the bolt retaining the light and...

A cracking system, a complete shame that it never got more widely adopted which would of ultimately brought the costs down one would of thought. I mean come on, why is this so difficult? :evil: Surely this is what everyone would want in a normal passenger car? Didn't they ever go out and market the system - and what have they done with it now........

Cheers guys not sure about a manual or auto adjuster as I do not have a manual for this car I have one for the clio a pergeot 205 and an old Saxo got fed up buying them LOL

Should you need all the bits to upgrade I have them all on the hdi SX I'll be breaking in August.

Octopus, abs unit, bonnet inserts and under headlight inserts and rear disc protectors. I have found some in Germany for 50Euros!!! Does anyone know a place that could press them out of stainless?

My first one was a 2003 mk1 and the second was a 2007 facelift. I was remembering they worked the same, but maybe they didn't!

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Could have been blocked? Or dirty connection, hopefully it will last, sods law states it'll go just after you have filled the reservoir to the top! ;-) :-D :-P

mystery problem back
Cuts out just as the needle starts to rise on the temp sensor...ok new switch everything fine for a few days - then un drivable again. OBD fault recorded with throttle pedal position sensor - changed that, ran like a dream for 3 days oh how happy i love this van... then today started drove to a car park jumped in with boss to...

Good point and thanks - so far so good [-o<

As above, Design and use regs apply also I believe, if you modify in anyway from the manufacturers design and installation you must notify your issurers. This applies to any mods including wheels, arches and the like

Yes it is a manifold vacuum

Ken, the switch arrived on Tuesday beautifully wrapped thank you. Only had time this evening to fit it, but couldn't test it as the XM battery was flat from standing around. Will keep you informed, but it feels like it will work fine.

thank you chaps

changed sensor 16 today , fans working as intended (although not coming on full speed till 95 degree`s?)

so guessing now need to change sensor 12