French Car Forum

got a berlingo van last year and not had any issues until this week, single beep and engine fault p2562 on a cheap obd reader. looking around the web and lots of different ideas as too the reason but most seem to point to the turbo boost position control sensor, is this the true reason? dont mind taking it to a garage but only a trustworthy one,...

This is the second known fault on my recently acquired C8. Drivers side top door hinge hanging off door by a thread! I have encountered this on every BX and Xantia I have owned, so am happy aligning/re-inforcing and welding together, but would like some pointers on how to remove the interior door trim panel before I inadvertently break off any...

My maintenance fleet C4 went in for its recall work today and the report is here

Anyone know exactly what the crank pinion is referring to?

bill.JPG

hi again

i had my c5 fully valeted when i first brought it last week since then when i put the radio on it sounds like the aeriel is unplugged it was working before it was valeted

any idea,s guys

Pete.........

Hi, after many years owning BX's and a Xantia, I have just bought a 2004 C8 2.0HDi full house auto with a genuine 79000 on clock.
Being completely new to auto boxes, I note that the car creeps forward/ reverse at a walking pace unless the brake is on. Is this normal? Also, the car seems slow to accelerate ( again, new to auto's so no reference...

Never knew about this one, did you?

Hi, I need to replace the bulbs behind my Xsara Picasso's air con display. One of the electric window switch bulbs is also out, so I thought about doing that at the same time. I am not sure which bulb is needed for the electric window switch and hoped someone could advise, and where the best place to source on from could be? Also, it is a easy...

Hi, for the past month or so my 1.6 hdi has developed a noise and i can't get my head around what it is. Its loud when the engine is cold and idling. Once you take it past 1000rpm it dissapears. Then once the engine is warm it isnt present on idle. However if you gently ease the accelerator you can hear it again but not over the 1000 mark as...

Hello again

I have another weirdo!
Sometimes when I use the footbrake there is a faint whining/humming sound in the cab.
For want of a better description it sounds like a very quiet humming top.
My guess is it is a relay starting to fail.
This is based on the fact that I used to be an electrician and
I have heard relays make similar noises...

Hi guys,

I need to relace this part 1336 Y3. It's the water distribution box, on the top of the engine.

To do that, it seems that I should remove the AIR DOSER (0345 G1), but I'm not sure if that is possible (easily), as this part ends in a V .
Can anyone tell me if this part (AIR DOSER) is possible to remove easily, or which steps should I...

Hello, might be stupid question. I have 2012 citroen Ds5 2.0 hdi hybrid and there is button at steeringwheel that says eco. I thought it was for start stop, but there is no start stop, because every time i stop, the electric motor kicks in and diesel stops. So is this button for something else? Also i see ECO on guage, it shows how eco i am...

Yonks ago my Xantia started showing an ABS fault. It would start normally with the ABS check light going out after the engine starts and it stays out as normal. However after driving about a mile the ABS light comes on and stays on. I'd read about a similar thing before that turned out to be corrosion on the toothed ring giving a bad signal to the...

Dear colleagues,

on my C5 X7 three of four jacking points repeatedly bent, even though I have been using the proper C5 jack with the groove. As the HDi240 is quite heavy, the jacking points do bend again and again.

Using a rubber pad with a groove did not help, as this groove does not STABILISE the repeatedly bending lip. So I decided to weld a...

Hello

A two part question if you don't mind.

Is it possible to read codes from the ECU on a relay van 2016 2.0 bluehdi without diagnostic tool? I remember i was able to short two terminals in my previous car that would trigger the check engine light flash in a specific manner. This would represent a code/s.

Are there cheap bluetooth readers...

Hello,
I have some struggle with an LH front ABS wheel speed sensor, the old sensor has been replaced plus we have replaced the ABS module (w/brakelines)
The scanner says that there is short or a no ground to the sensor.
My question is how does the ABS wheel speed sensor circiutry look like.
We have tried to clean all the plugs going into the BCM...

Hi,

I'm now thinking to convert my 2008 GP to a simple camping tool, one of things I'm thinking to do is to install solar panel. I've found one candidate from amazon, which is 95x57cm flexible one, 100W. I think I can mount three to get 300W, that will cover almost all the roof area.
There is one Anttenna on the roof, I'm wondering if I can...

Happy New Year!

That was the plan anyway... 20 miles into a potentially 600+ mile journey I was presented with a engine and emissions faults on the centre screen of my wife's 2016 Cactus (1.6 BlueHDi engine) along with a 700 mile countdown to starting prevented . The holiday plans were changed slightly and I have some miles left to try and get...

Howdy all,

Subsequent to a variety of tasks performed on the C5 (timing belts, water pump etc) the car is running a little warm...perhaps a bar or two on the temp gauge.

The cooling system wasn't bled after assembling everything - so this would be overdue.

I can only find the one bleed point at the rear of the engine on the heater pipe. Other...

Hi
I'm new on this forum and i just bought a used Citroën C5 2002 1.8i Petrol. It needs a lot of work thought not a problem for me. one thing is where to get spare parts for it, not just new parts but also used parts. Because i need a new or a used generator, i'd really like to go with a used generator 'cause the prices for a new is pretty step...

Hello everyone
c4 2014 model 1.6 ehdi 115 exclusive semi-auto 65k miles.
SERVICE light on and the start stop system didn't work, The car was running fine no problems just a service light.

The fault codes are U1133 , U1134
Went to Citroen dealership in my town and they couldn't tell me what's the problem was, they told me to visit a Bosch Car...

Hi all, I'm embarrassed to admit, I never noticed the air intake hose (plastic) is missing!

It's the one from the outside panel (behind left headlight) to the filter box. From memory, it comes in two parts. A brackety type part on the panel behind the headlamp and the pipe from there to the filter box.

I seem to recall putting the car to someone...

Replace the drivebelt for the pump, as the long time squeeling has damaged it.
Then ensure the belt is incredible tight
- nothing like an alternator belt

Hi guys I'm having a lot of trouble with my 2007 Citroen picasso 1.6hdi
Yesterday I finished replacing my 4 injector seals,
I had to leave the fuel pipes off over night while I waited on a slide hammer to be delivered, once it came I replaced the seals with ease and refitted everything only now it won't start, I had the usual airlocking problems...

Hi, My 1.6hdi Citroen C3 2012 model is returning the error codes P0693 and P0691 . As a result of this it would appear that the car is in idle mode, will not do more than 3000 RPM and is low on power.
There was a fault with the Radiator fan controller/relay unit 1529. I changed the unit, it was obviously broken as the spiral resistor was corroded...

Hi guys i looking for advice, I have had my car from new, its just rolled over to 80k just MOT and serviced it now has the airbags on rear are going up and down on there own free will, this also flatens my battery. They seems to be no leaks, compressor inflates deflates and valves seem to be ok, taken it to my locall garage, but dont have software...

Hi there. My car is a 2011 C5 VTR+ (68k miles).
The passenger side window is not rolling down more than 1 inch. I realised this after I left my car parked outside more than a month over Christmas.
I though that I had to reset the ECU but that did not fix the problem. I force the window down whilst pressing the power switch, and it slowly started...

Sorry, bit of a noddy question today...

I've just watched a few videos on youtube, but sometimes its a bit difficult to see what they're doing. Is there a service type set of instructions available for fitting the pollen filter?

VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks!

:-D Hi im a noobie to Citroen. My 65 plate Citroen C4 picasso vtr+blue hair auto will not start off the push button, MOST mornings. The doors un lock, the mirrors sometimes open. No dashboard lights at all.
If I persevere the car will eventually start after maybe 10/12 attempts. Dash lights come on, mirrors open and the engine fires up. I've had...

Hello, I'm looking for option in Diagbox to turn off automatic handbrake engagement on every engine stop ? It is really annoying, especially winter. The car is Citroen C5, 2.2, 2011 MY.

Hi, what is the best coolant fluid to use?
Also, what is the best way to flush the coolant system and replace the coolant fluid.
Vin: RD4 HLAEL502511 Engine: DZ864023609 ? (Australian) it's a 2.2L diesel engine. Automatic. Sedan.
Is there access on the bottom front that I can use to either undo the water hose or tap that can be opened for this...

Chaps, the C4 needs a thorough going over, cam belt, water pump, spark plugs, filters etc. I have oil for my 407, wondered whether it specs for the C4 petrol? If someone (Marc) could chuck some part nos up that would be most appreciated. It's a lovely little car. This is a full, I say, full service so if cranks seals maybe required or anything...

Citroen xantia 1999 1.8 16v manual.

Quite a contreversal topic, but i would like to hear your expierences, suggestion and knowladge about oil grain and brands that are the best to use for this engine.

The owners manual suggests total 5w-40, 10w-40 or 15w-40

Where i live temperetures get below -25C and rises up to 30c but very reraly

Im running...

Hi everyone
im new here ,im having reoccurring problems with my van, i just like to add some back ground info 1st about the van
i bought it new in 2014 ,done 160.000 miles all ok , never a problem , needed EGR valve , all changed all ok
2 years later 200.000 miles DPF cleaning problem , exhaust off filters cleaned , sensors changed , high...

throttle delay.... im finding that when i press the peddle, im getting at least a 1 second delay before the revs start ramping up?.. is this normal, or does something need looking at and or cleaning eg throttle body or something?

battery voltage... the car starts fine and if the headlights are on and i dont rev the engine within a few mins, i get the MIL light and battery voltage low displayed on the dash... im guessing that the alternator regulator is on its arse?.. any thoughts?. ( BTW, i tested the battery with my topdon tester and it came out good.)

2006 model 1.6 hdi citroen c4 gives an esp warning while driving on the road and stops and does not work again. lexia 3 connected to device only U1003 error appears. masters could not solve this problem. sorry for the translation

Hello,
I have Citroen C4 2013 and problem with eMy Way RT6 navigation system.
1. OK button on right wheel don't work, and function of other buttons are confused. When press ''navigation'' it give me phone function, or when I press ''setup'' it gives me traffic results....
2. And when I want to update firmware and insert USB flash, it starts to...

I'm looking for an 'official' set of instructions for lifting the Hydractive C5 X7 to give my NCT centre.

Don't want them to burst my new strut, I need to have it before the test.

I'm going to laminate it and stick it on the dash.

Well the C5 has passed for another year, only advisory were the rear brakes which I will do when it gets slightly warmer.

Kenny

Good morning, my greetings from Greece. I have a citroen c5 ,of the year 2001 , 1.8 petrol engine . I want to install cruise control. I get a citroen cruise control switch, I install it to the com switch behind the steering wheel but I read that my car needs an extra brake switch ( red color). Now there is only one ( white color ) with 2 wires I...

Hi I have the Citroen c4 picasso 2008, it came up electrical fault, the starter won't try to start and the inside dash fan won't work, it was driving ok until today, I tried the circuit board on top of battery and checked the fuses, any help please, thanks Anthony from Ireland 🇮🇪

Hi,
C4 PICASSO GP 2008 - 1.6 HDi 110 particle emission filter,, (DV6TED4) piloted manual gearbox 6
Does anyone know how / where from, the additive pump is triggered, ?
Anyone have a wiring diagram with it on ?

Thanks

Does anyone know the code for the brake caliper actuator on a C5 II break?

Recently I have had the engine warning light come on and a few beeps on start-up, in my 04 C3 mk1.

I have an OBDII Vehicle Fault Code Reader and the warnings that are coming up are as follows:

P1351 – IDM Input Circuit Malfunction/ Ignition Coil Control Circuit High Voltage
P0102 – MAF or VAF a circuit low input

Has anyone come across this...

problem with citroen c5 2.2Hdi when driving for a long time on the open road, the yellow and service engine light comes on. ESP / asr system faulty also comes on. where the engine can't go over 3000 rpm. it loses power, and when you turn off the car and start again s stays on from the engine and service..some time the next day and those errors...

Hi all

I’m looking at buying a post 2015 C4 Grand Picasso, and just trying to make informed choice on reliability in general, and specifically whether the 1.6 vs 2.0 TDi is a better option from a longer term reliability perspective.

From what I can tell the two engine versions would be
- 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC)
- 2.0 BlueHDi (DW10FC)

Not expecting...

Hi all
I have a berlingo multispace 2012
Anyone know if an ABS problem can be connected to a faulty alternator?
Thanks
legepe

hi my 58 plate c3 1.4 HDI 8V box is fu**** but where is the code on the box so i can get second hand 1 i can get it fitted fore £150 and scrap yard says around £100 fore box so saveable

reading forum vin may help so hear goes the vin is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] engine numb is fdah2320229

enny help wood be much appreciated

So i got some water spiled on top of my dash from gf cup, and i thing it went doen to the panel control , now the reverse sensors are not working , also the speakers do not work, rest of the stuff are working as usual.
Checked all the fuses in the cabin , all of them working fine .
Any ideas?

This is a follow onto my post about the stiff gearbox.

A while ago I managed to blow the fuse for the front power socket with a dodgy iphone lead so whilst it was in bits today I thought I would locate the fuse and it would be a simple repair, not so.

I can only find two fuse boxes, on is under the bonnet and the other is tucked up on the inside...