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Hi, Hope someone can assist:- Starter Motor failed on our C4 Picasso Diesel and was replace with a new unit. Few weeks later the same fault occurred and we have been advised that there is a wiring fault that is causing the Starter to run continuously !!
Has anyone ever experienced a fault like this on a 2010 C4 Picasso Diesel ? If so is there an...

Was looking at my car to see if I could determine where a vibration would be coming from and noticed this rust inside the engine bay.
It is close to where the strut is mounted.

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Is this a big problem for the integrity of the car or can it be fixed? If so, what would be required to fix it in terms or work?

Getting a bit...

I have a low mileage diesel Saxo with a faulty synchromesh on second gear. I've had a gearbox mechanic look at it and he's quoting silly money to do the job. There are lots of Saxo for sale at knock down prices. Thing is they are mostly petrol models. Does anyone know if gearboxes are interchangeable between petrols and diesels?

Hi all. Could anybody tell me what wires go in what holes on the four pin plug for the oxygen sensor on a MK1 Xantia V6 ? While trying to undo the plug so I can remove the sensor, I have mnaged to pull the plug off the wiring loom. So now I have four wires dangling down and I'm not sure which order they go in !
I have a wiring diagram but it only...

Hi all,

I have a C4 2005 model with 1,4 petrol engine. I have not haven any problem with the car last years some days ago I washed the car on the outside in a machine (not in the engine room) and parked the car at my house.

some days later when I wanted to use the car, the start engine turned around (good speed) but the engine was not...

Hi I hope someone might have seen this before.

C4 Grand Picasso 2007

I put cruise control on and after 2 seconds the cruise control goes to off and the speed location flashes with the two lines.

No errors recorded in the log

Help!

The Lucas EPIC Injection Pump as used on the XUD11BTE engine as fitted to 2.1TD Xantias and later 2.1TD XMs is generally reliable but can suffer leaks and problems with the ESOS valves. Both are relatively easy to resolve but need the pump to be fully disassembled. This is a guide on how to do just that and covers the complete disassembly and...

The Bulb on the Passenger side electric window has blown presumably.
Thing is what are they called,?.
Was told they were Main dealer only,Phoned them and they do not have a clue..
I think they have wires rather than connections ...
anyone know where I can obtain one or at least what type they are,wondered if I could use Electronic Type bulbs,,,...

Hi Guy's
Does my 2011 1.6 e-hdi C5 X7 have glow plugs for the engine as in the deep winter the engine starts in seconds .

Hii All,
Have just ordered some new REAR BUMP STOPS.
Have not got round yet to doing the job,but they should arrive TODAY..
How do they attache to the chassis,internal bolts or some form of cup.??.
appreciate some forward help on this topic.
Regards,
Colin.

Can anyone tell me how/ what you use to check the fuel pump timing. My dial gauge won’t fit and I can’t tell which manufacturer makes one that will fit in the gap. Or maybe I’m just missing a trick?

Fred is running well, adjusted by ear, but I’d like to check it properly.

Thanks.

Hi guys, new to the forum so please forgive me if I have posted in wrong section.

On the above car I have a dash warning saying Airbag Fault when starting which goes out after a couple of minutes driving but the airbag warning light stays on constantly. I have got problem code P1801.
I would like to try and sort this myself but i'm not sure where...

Hi.

2008 C4GP 1.6HDI.

Every now and again the engine would go flat, and then pick-up. On disconnecting the MAF the car ran fine (apart from engine light and anti pollution warning).

New RIDEX MAF bought from AutoDoc and fitted and immediately the idle throttle response was very 'jumpy/lumpy' and the flat power delivery came back after a while....

Hi have c5 mk1 with serious suspension fault. Pump motor works when feeding signal wire with 12v. Can run motor with diagnostic machine (not Lexia) but only for about 2 seconds. And will run if you turn the ignition on for about 2 seconds . Supply to pump motor is good all fuses good. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi
My driver's seat - lhd - is not in a good shape (what an understatement...). the upholstery cloth is in quite a good condition. the problem is with the foam padding under it. it's distorted and lost it's shape. I was surprised that someone told me that the foam can be bought from Citroen dealership because it's a spare part (at least to the...

Firstly in an effort to improve my 01 bingo I bought some seats from a 2017 model.
Anyone done this conversion ?
I know I’ll have to make a beaker but that’s no problem.
Secondly, before I fit these I need to put the old ones back in but didn’t note where the plastic spacers went. Doh !
Anyone know ?

Hi were at a wedding car had no problems when we tried to start the car and it wont turn over am i right in thinking its the starter motor we managed to bump start it but tried to start after running it for a while any advice would be helpful
Thanks martin

Hi all, just got an 02 picasso on Friday and I'm really excited about it. Even though it's slow, and much less fuel economical than my old diesel kia it's fun to own something new and we needed something to fit the family.
My questions is, other than mine being 8v, what are the main differences between my engine and say, the 110 or 125 1.6 in the...

Evening chaps

Been trying to sort out the issue with our C4GP heater blower that suddenly stopped working a couple of weeks ago. Initially i thought it was the resistor pack as having had a few scenics in the past they were a common problem but it turns out it's not as simple as that.

So far, i've confirmed that the motor runs fine when powered...

Hi, I have tried to research as much as I can but I’m a bit lost. Can someone help me out on what I need to get?

Is it just the ecu, bsi and the key chip?

Do I need any more info about the donor car?

If I’m getting a full set, does the replacement ecu code still need to match my current ecu?

Is it just a simple plug and go swap? What is the 4...

Hi ,
Have a strange issue with my picassso 2013 selection 1.6 HDi 90.
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Few weeks back had a error code pop up Engine repair needed. Lost any performance. Once engine restarted it was fine even if engine light stays on.
Garage said was for probably fuel filter but as mot and service was already booked following week, code was...

Hi got the car in for the clutch as guy been waiting on for ages saying not having time plus not rushed either
Got all the bits inc guide tube Borg and Beck HKD0006 now place doing says it's wrong one as too long?
Got onto place got parts from they was checking and say yes and info where getting from is wrong as says my engine is a DW10 and they...

Has anyone removed the carpet from a Xsara - is it a big job or are there any complications when reinstalling it?

In theory it seems just a matter of removing the seats and their sliders, centre console and possibly back seat. Any electrics/trim to be concerned about. I'm aware of the airbag electrics which I've already soldered together under...

Hi i have a C2 well the wife had it 18 months no problem Saturday went shopping came back flat battery rac jumped it she came home Sunday had a look swap batterys 2 hours later flat battery again do a amp test showing 10.63 draw i have spent the day today disconnecting what ever plug i can find under the bonnet pulled all the fuse in and out the...

Hi, I’m renovating a Berlingo based Nu Venture Surf Motorhome/camper. I’ve had to weld the chassis rails at the rear due to fractures, and I’ve made up n replaced the rear crossmember. The van came with all kinds of extras which I’m slowly removing and replacing. Cruise control, Immobilizer/alarm and Santa’s. All seem to have been professionally...

Hi everyone

I need some assistance.

I am looking for the Bosch part number for the oil filter for the 2.7 HDI engine, aswell as the Diesel filter part number. Will Bosch even make it? Another question. As this 2.7 engine is a joint venture with Ford/Land Rover, can I get the filters from Landrover dealerships too?

Kind regards
Corne

Dear colleagues,

where in DiagBox do I find the adaptation programming procedure for the AM6 auto box?

After having changed 2 x 3litres of oil, I decreased the value in the Oil Wear Counter by about 70% and performed manual adaptation as described in the video here:

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But is there any automatic adaptation procedure that is...

It is with considerable sadness that I have decided to give up on Citroen. Parhaps temporarily but certainly for the time being.
I have fought and struggled with my Citroen DS5 suspension for just under two years. I have tried to get independents and Main dealers to give me a definitive answer as to whether my car suspension can be upgraded to the...

Good afternoon to everyone,

I decided to check my car today and I randomly observed the following issue. I saw the leakage of the video.

Here is the link of the video

What is this liquid? Is this a serious problem? What is the name of that spare?

Thanks in advance!!

Wife is thinking of buying a 1.2 petrol Citoen pure tech 110 or 130 hp.
Does this model have any major problems to look out for? Will be buying one that will be over 3 years old so out of warranty.
Also does this engine have a dual mass flywheel?
Is it direct injection that can cause inlet valves to carbon up?

Thanks in advance.

Brian

A recap: Hydractive III+ failed MoT......'4 corner spheres need replacing'. This has led to an involved search for the truth. Various things: the car definitely 'wallows' and choosing 'sport' makes no difference. People have said that these spheres very rarely fail, yet I seem to have 4 fail between MoTs, only 12 000 miles driven in that period....

Hello

My headlamp washers do not work. The F4 fuse in the engine relay box is ok and the seperate washer pump is ok too . When I test the washers with Lexia it gives permanent fault, F998, control fault? I have checked in the BSI, that configuration with headlamp washers are present. The daylight running lighst are activated as well, and so is...

I have an October 2008 C5 Tourer Exclusive, automatic 6-speed gear, new type, 100 kW 2 l. HDiF engine
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First owners put on 145 000 km in 9 years, since October 2017 I have put another 47 000 km on top. When buying the C5, my local garage gave it a complete overhaul with new filters, belts, the works. Nothing done on the...

Does anyone know where to start with clearing the scuttle vents on an x7. My drivers footwell was full of water this afternoon after heavy rain yesterday. Trials with a watering can showed pouring water on into the passengers side of scuttle vent resulted in water running straight out underneath. On the drivers side however the same test resulted...

Hi,

New to the forum, so hopefully I can ask this question here?

I have recently purchased a 15 plate Citroen Dispatch at auction that I am going to convert to a catering trailer, I have done about 1400miles in it and when I brought it, the engine management light was on and it felt as if the turbo had gone, with a max speed of about 70 and very...

Hi guys, wondering if anyone would know what the paint colour code is for the silver roof rails on a 2012 Citroen C5 Exclusive, some mindless vandal thougt it would be a good idea to pour paintstripper on the top of the car , a victory for the panoramic roof however the roof rails did not fair so well as has stripped back to bare metal, the...

I have been doing some research about the lads picasso which is mis behaving..........does the ecu need to be told if a new cam belt has been fitted? Phonic timing??

Also, there is a switch on the brake pedal ( to tell the ecu/bsi to turn the brake lights on, and probably to inform the ecu fuel system to stop/reduce fueling to aid braking ??? )...

Hello

Can anyone help me with some advice on repairing a drivers window regualtor. Window won't go back up even though the electric motor turns. I suspect one of the cables has broken on the regulator.
I need to remove door card and any advice i.e.photographs etc on how to remove door handle etc without damage would be a great help.
I intend to...

Hello.

Yesterday Fred starting stuttering lightly at tickover and upto 2,000 revs, no loss of power or smoke.

Today I changed the fuel filter, she started perfectly and ran smoothly for a minute or so, turned her off. When I started her again she is really lumpy/ clattery and whiteish smoke badly. Revs ok and when back to idle is smooth for a...

Hi, I’ve recently bought a Citroen C3 as my first car. Yesterday, the stereo stopped working - it was playing CDs but not playing any radio stations or anything other than CDs. I changed the stereo, and it was working fine. However, this morning I’ve gone to unlock my car, and it won’t unlock - I’ve tried changing the batteries in the key fob, and...

Can these be removed sprayed and reffited without bumper removal? Alan

Hello

Does anybody know where the canister purge electrovalve(1502 H8) is located? I would like to replace mine but can't find a guide on ServiceBox and the scheme is not very helpful.
Car is C4 VTS 180.

Thanks :)

The windscreen wipers on my C8 automatically come on whenever the light and damp sensor, located in the lower-middle of the screen, decides it is raining enough. Unfortunately, it seems to activate at the slightest suggestion of rain (I even turn the radio off when the long-range weather forecast is about to be broadcast - just in case it is...

Hi! For changing the clocks on Citroen C5 (X7) do I need to take the whole dashboard off or it can be replaced without?

Most on here will have read how the turbo bearings on the 1.6 Hdi engine can fail if the correct fully synthetic oil is not used and changed regularly. This is usually due to carbon deposits in the oil blocking the small 'integral strainer filter' fitted to the lower banjo bolt which feeds oil to the turbo, so causing the turbo bearings to be...

Anyone done one? Sounds like the DMF on my mate's has gone west, so looks like we are going to changing it some time soonish. Looks to be quite a lot of room under the bonnet but the power train is mounted a long way back, sort of over the subframe - is there room to get the box out without having to remove the front subframe :evil: :?:

Dear Frenchcarfans,

My wonderful Citroen C8 is destined for the scrapyard unless I can source a replacement part - 1341H2 pipe.

I am hoping that someone, somewhere might be able to help me to obtain one.

Why such a fuss over an old car?

Well, it is the first car I ever bought new since 2003. It has brought each of my newborn children home from...

Can anyone help? I took the plunge and bought a c6! 2.7.
Well the front is high! I mean high! At its max I think,
The indi says bsi shows no connection! So bsi is at fault!!
So I've taken both front sensors off,and get open circuit!! On both sensors. That's common to both sides of resistor. Open! Can anyone give me an approximation what reading I...

Hello,

I have a set of xantia 2.0 turbo front brake calipers a new set of 283x26 disks and a new set of pads. I tried to install them on my 1.6 xantia x1 but there is a problem. Calipers could be installed on the knuckle hub but the disks could not sit on the center of the caliper! Is there a solution to the problem or only to change the knuckle...