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Hi guys, how easy is it to change a fuel filter on a C5 2004 -2008 1.6 HDI ??? Has anyone got a step by step guide to do this please. Thank you

Hi all, after having issues with cooling system fan, I have resolved most of them, thanks to Marc and Richard. I have now noticed a water leak and it seems to be coming from the timing belt region, so I suspect it’s the water pump and probably the reason why my van is overheating.

Can anyone please help me providing info On how to do do a timing...

wonder if I could piggy back on this thread?
I have a 2014 C5 estate. It is low spec but has a/c and air blower system operates through central controls next to radio/cd the temp range runs lo 14 ..........28 hi Not a temp gauge but 'comfort level' 22 is toasty and soon gets too warm but below that level it runs cold so cannot moderate heat to...

Hi

Im new to this forum but have benefited from many of the posts over the years with my previous mark 1 berlingo -

my current car is a 2004 mark 2 berlingo multispce with a 2.0l HDI engine (rhy siemens)

got a really annoying problem basically occasionally it dosent start, but it turns over and we are pretty sure it is a problem of the fuel...

Hi
There seam to be loads of Chinese Turbos on eBay. I probably need one for the 110bhp 1.6 HDI.

My gut feeling is for £120 leave well alone.

Any feedback?

Ta
Louis

Hello everybody i just want to ask if the 6500CK (L04-00) BSM is the correct one for my C4 coupe 1,6 from the year 2005

Hello
Have strange problem, got Citroen XM mkII 2.1TD 1997. after 2 months parking my car lost connect with computer.
Lexia cant connect with Lucas Pomp and Hydroactive suspension. Immobilizer (code keyboard) throw me errror - no connect with ecu. Also automatic gear box display stopped showing actual gear. That lots of problems i never got before...

Hi again ,
If there was a carbon blockage in the pipework relating to insufficient flow of the EGR valve , does anyone know the part number for the pipe/pipes in question ? Thinking of just replacing them rather than try to cleaning something I can’t see.
TIA.

Hi
I think my turbo is on its way out. Using more oil etc.

I understand in most cases carbon clogged oil pipes to the turbo cause premature turbo failure. If I replaced these pipes before the turbo died would it buy me any extra life from the turbo?

Ta
Louis

Guys, what're the chances a replacement clutch in the ETG6 would be covered by my used Picasso warranty? T&C's say so... But wouldn't they say a clutch is wear and tear? Thanks

hi,
how do you connect the canister found under front right wing? car model: citroen Xsara ph2 1.4
it is for fuel vapor, i think...

Hi All, just when I thought I had my cooling problems sorted and was taking it for a run to confirm that I did, my temp gauge skyrocketed to the top.

I opened the hood to investigate and noticed the heater hose has broken off at the firewall end. I have never seen this type of connection before and need some advice, tips and helpful knowledge on...

Morning all, newbie on here but not to online forums!

I own a 2000 Xantia 110bhp Forte and I must say I absolutely love the car to bits. I love the way it drives and had been well looked after mechanically by the previous owner. The bodywork does let it down slightly but that can all be sorted in good time.

Anyway....THE BIT I NEED HELP...

Hi. The right hand front door grab handle on my C5 (X7) 2009 model is broken. The trim is fine. Anyone with information how / where I could sorce a new or used one? Citroen sells the complete door panel only. The grab handle is attached to the door panel with screws, so one could be salvaged from a damaged door panel.

My latest C5 estate is only showing two bars on the temperature gauge but the heater works better that the other one which reads 4 or 5 so I suspect its the sensor. Are these known to fail and can anyone tell me where it is? I could probably find it by trial and error but I'm getting lazy in my old age. :? Not having a manual doesn't help.

Peter

Hi there
I have a Citroen Picasso xsara 08
From time to time I have turned the key to start the engine and the starter motor clicks then there is a complete loss of power everywhere.

In the top right hand corner of the engine bay there is the fuses box; then next to that there is a strange looking plastic box that bolts to the gear box. On that...

The EPB on my 2013 C5 X7 Tourer recently stopped working with the following dash warnings:

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The Anti Rollback warning sign appeared first, with the three smaller warning...

Hello everyone and welcome.
I got C5 X7 Tourer from 2013. I want to install OEM backward camera to my car but i dont be sure that it fit.
I got RT6 radio number 98067084ZD. I got question, it is possible to install backward camera to my car? I haven't looked into the tailgate yet if there are camera cables. But i got Camera cap in tailgate....

Hi, without removing the front bumper bar is there another way to get access to the R/L indicator lights/bulbs. Has any one taken any pics to show
how this is best done, without breaking anything. Also has any one replaced the bulbs with LED version if so what type and are these
compatible with the electronic system. Any input or diagrams or...

I need to replace the driver's door glass on my 2010 Citroen Relay Enterprise.
I wondered if anyone knows of an instructional video which covers this?
I have removed the door trim and can see the electric motor for the window but can't see how to remove the glass.
I would be grateful for any information.
Thank you.
Benita

having rescued a 2008 picasso 1.6 hdi that was heading for the scrap heap due to a back end shunt I have a niggle with starting that im going to have to bite the bullet and ask if someone could kindly advise me on as I cant seem to resolve myself.

seemingly a common fault according to various forums with no definitive answer, I get a cloud of...

Good day,

Have 2016 C5 tourer with 23535 genuine miles on the clock, it’s a proper automatic, bought it in April from Citroen main dealer here in Plymouth. Anyway got in this morning and put foot on brake to take gearbox from Park to Drive when heard clicking noise, this was whilst in park with engine on and engine off although all light were on,...

HI,

I have just bought (3 months ago) a Citroen C15 champ 2001 with a 1.9 diesel. I need various parts but i am really needing CV joint kits etc

Where can I buy them from/ Is there anyone on the forum who deals in parts?

I am based in Kendal but travel UK wide so pick not a problem

All help greatly appreciated

Best Regards

Mark

Help needed.
I need to remove front grille from my 2008 C5. Does it come of without removing the whole bumber?

Thanks for any info. [-o<

Hi I've been on the forum a while but havent posted.

I have a 2007 C5 2.2 hdi vtx+

I bought the car with a suspension fault and am yet to cure it. It was regularly popping the maxi fuse and dropping down, so I replaced the pump/motor unit with a known good second hand one hoping this would cure the problem. It did and after a week the fuse...

I bought a 2009 C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Diesel 5 weeks ago. The seller refuses to refund me and 2 garages have said its not worth repairing.

Symptoms :
1) Needs OS Front Break Caliper and Pads
2) Leaking diesel near injections, not sure if from injector(s) of leak off pipe
3) Leaking oil from several seals/gaskets on engine block
4) Air Con...

Hello All,

First post, this is regarding a Citroen C3 and its my dads car (bought 2nd hand, 2 months ago - FSH 1 owner less than 70K miles, private sale)...

Its a 57 plate 1.4 petrol (72hp) - 5 door

The engine management light came on about 3-4 weeks ago, the computer states 'Anti-pollution fault', it has had a diagnostic carried out twice...

hi, just bought a 57 plate 1.6 dispatch.
its very smokey when accellerating under load, not so much in neutral.
MAF reading on torque pro is 7-8 g/s at idle, seems quite high or is that in gthe right range?

thanks in advance

I need to change the rear pads on my C5 tourer (2010 model, with the electric handbrake). Is it the same as the old C5 - i.e. mostly common sense, or is there some new procedure for dealing with the electric handrake? I don't want to render the car undriveable, as I need it to get to work - I'm too old and fat to go on my trusty Halfords Commodore...

I have a 07 c4gp semi automatic
gear trips into manual from automatic when I come to a stop and the goes only to 3 gear
switch off and restart goes fine but as soon as I slow down or stop trips back into manual.
went to local mech put it in computer comes up with no gearbox faults.
any advice or solution

Hi all,

Any tips on how to remove the wing mirror glass on a 2008 onwards C5

A picture of any clips and where to prise OR NOT :lol: would be very useful

Thanks

Well, where to start - so I'll start from the beginning!

I was out in town yesterday when I got a warning on about the charging circuit and a message I couldn't remember - so made a beeline for home. A/C went off and cabin fan started going off - so that confirmed system was not charging - steering got lumpy towards the end of the 18 mile journey...

Hello all,
Can someone give me a clue as to where it is and how to get at it please? Got MOT on Monday next week and it's chosen today to pack up.

I AM sure it's the pump, don't worry..

Thanks
Mike

I'm very close to buying one of these to replace the Octavia, as the Octavia is proving costly to run for the missus' new commute.

Have any of you lot had one? Have experience of one? Like them? Hate them?

Thanks
Mike

Hi
I've never been too impressed with the dipped beams. I think I have halogen bulbs, should I be using Xenon H7 Fitting Bulbs? What's the official recommendation? Ta
Louis

Hi All
Am I right in thinking this trim comes away from the main bumper? If so does it come away without removing the entire rear bumper first? Also does this section from a C4 Picasso also fit or is the Grand Picasso unique? Thanks

Hello,
l have Citroen C5 2013 executive automatic car. But I couldn't activate sport mode.
l press the S button but does not appear S on the screen. There is no difference in speed. Is there a solution? Could there be insurance failure?
l controlled socket but nothing changed.

Thanks

Evening guys and girls,
Following my successful swap of the front passenger side suspension strut i noticed a couple of broken wires.

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Looks to me like they are brake wear indicator wires but there is no warning light on dashboard. Point is I've MOT in a couple of weeks, is this a failure? Pads and discs...

I cant believe I am asking something so simple, but how does one know the correct coolant level on the Xantia?

I don't know if all Xanti'as have the same coolant tank as mine, but its terrible - a small black tank on the left (looking at engine), not see through. Nor can I see any min or max markings at all.

Also, does it have a low coolant...

Sounds like excessive tyre noise. Increases with road speed. Almost absent on new smooth road surface, extremely noisy on e.g. new tarmacadam (grit on tar). Doesn't vary with gear, steering from left to right and back, acceleration, braking. Sounds as though it's coming from front or f/o/s. Tried different tyres (Fulda > Michelin) - made no...

Wife took our C4 Nov 2013 in for a service when on the way the dash lit up like the proverbial Christmas tree. Had to have both front springs replaced and the warning lights were due to a failed alternator. Dealer quoted 1500 pounds for a new one, so asked them to remove it and took it to the local repairer who took one look at it and pronounced...

A couple of, hopefully, easy questions that I need an answer to.
Having managed to change the battery, which is under the driver's seat in a French LHD model, which I have living in France, and only achieved New Xsara battery.jpeg after buying a number 40 Torx screwdriver bit!
This was required to remove the three screws holding the seat down so...

Hi. The picasso I bought a few months ago for my friend is busted. Well it is still actually driving, but theres a clattering from it. I hadnt time to drive it today but sat in it, it starts and idles fine, no particular noises, when I put the clutch in theres a rattling. It goes into each gear no problem, and takes the biting point in each gear,...

Hi I need to check before I just add and can't seam to find the answer in my handbook, my coolant needs to ping up as I have never done it before can I use any coolant to top up or does it have to be a certain one. Thanks it looks to be a pink colour in there at the moment. My car is a citroen grand c4 2010.

Hi we've got a C5 3.0hdi v6 tourer, and ive noticed its taking a while (~5-8 miles) to heat up, I was wondering if this car has a preheater, and if it does where is it located? The car eventually makes temperature and stays there, so I son't think its the thermostat, it just takes too long to get to temperature. Any info like wiring diagrams,...

Hi all I need help my van drives fine until I've drove 20 miles or so then developed a rotation knocking and bad vibration through steering wheel !! Quite scary at times,when it cools down after a stop it's fine again till 20 miles or so later ,garage has checked and cant see anything wrong and says it's probably gearbox any help would be great ty

I recently bought a 2007 HDI C5 as my daily hack and noticed that the rear wheel on the passenger side was at a fairly jaunty camber angle. My research shows that this is likely to be a worn radius arm bearing. I really can't be bothered to tackle this so rang my local garage who say they have some Citroen experience and they said I needed to get...

Generally I’m very keen on preventative maintenance and maybe that’s part of the reason why my C8 2.2 HDI 173 has got to 160,000 miles with very, very few problems. However, now I can’t quite make my mind up whether I should attempt cleaning my EGR. So, why the dilemma ?

Well, I’ve almost always used premium fuel, which is claimed to have more...

I am about to embark on a new adventure: to service the timing belt on my 2001 Xsara 1.9D (van). Has anyone done this? Any advice?

Even though I have all of the general tools necessary, there are some that I do not, namely a timing belt tool kit as well as the belt tension gauge. I have done my search (local retailers as well as online) and I...

I have a 2011 (built late 2011) Berlingo 1.6 HDi XTR and the horn does not work.
The horn has been replaced. The horn fuse (and all the fuses) in the fuse box under the bonnet test ok. When the horn button (air bag assembly) on the steering wheel is pressed there is a click from the relay in the fuse box both with the ignition on and off.
Is it...