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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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Citroën C5 TOURER 2.0 HDi - How to get CV joint off the shaft?

by Schavlik » 12 Jan 2019, 18:07
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Hello guys and girls, first post here. Long story short: Me and my dad spent hours getting everything off (due to complications along the way), and now we are stuck on getting the CV joint off to replace the torn rubber boot with a plastic one. Problem is, we cannot get it off no matter how much my dad tried hammering it off. Any...

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Ah, yes. Fond memories of those!
Low pressure gearbox, with 20/50 oil retained by the inner boot.
Yes, the circlip on those outer joints was very difficult to find in the black molybdenum grease and if memory serves, was not compatible with conventional circlip pliers, once you had found it.
The inner end was a tripod, very similar to the modern...
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14 Jan 2019, 16:31
Berlingo 1.4 VDO, no throttle?

by Berridale » 13 Dec 2018, 09:08

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I have a Berlingo with the petrol 1.4 engine with VDO devices.
Sometimes the throttle goes dead, first noticed it going over a bumpy cattle grid.
I replaced the throttle body but no good.
So now i just unplug the TPS /throttle position sensor and it is OK for a while.

Anybody had this one?
I have ordered one from the Uk as i can't get one here,...

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Yes the Sagem is the injection system as it left the factory - so there may be other components like the TPS that are made by VDO. As I think I mentioned, that will be an emissions related fault so P0135 is the upstream oxygen sensor heating control. Glad it's sorted.

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14 Jan 2019, 14:53
Due for a change ??????

by renagade » 12 Jan 2019, 21:27

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Hi ,its that time of year again. The c5 has 86k on the clock now and since spending 2k on the gear box last year has not put a foot wrong , but the clutch has started to slip now and again. I can drive for a week and no problem then it starts to get over come by my heavy left foot.

So I have been looking at a low milage c4 picasso with the egs...

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That is a dilemma - but I personally would bypass the C4 EGS and for £1.5k tops for the clutch and DMF - you should be good for a while longer - is that the original clutch and DMF?

I'm on my second DMF and third clutch at 7k manual box. The third replacement was due to crank case oil seal leak which contaminated the newly replaced clutch, so to...

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13 Jan 2019, 19:22
C8 - BSI reset procedure... how the heck?

by MikeRatcliffe » 24 Feb 2015, 18:51

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I have ordered a new battery with a little extra oomph as C8s do draw a lot of power.

As far as I can see, the Citroen BSI reset procedure is:

Have the drivers window fully open.
Open the bonnet and make sure all equipment is switched off including interior light.
Close all doors and remove key from the ignition.
Wait 3 minutes, disconnect...

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This is a petrol C8, so may be related to the catalytic converter - these warnings generally relate to the emissions system, but we'll need the fault codes to assist further, it may be your cat is at end of life for example and you wouldn't want to be replacing that unless necessary, so get it read with Lexia and pop the codes up here.

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13 Jan 2019, 18:29
XM hatch power locking actuator

by sonoramicommando » 11 Jan 2019, 22:33

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Hi all,
I have this XM, which has inoperative central locking/power locking hatch - all other doors and petrol filler flap work, except for the hatch, which is quite annoying especially so as the hatch lock seems to have this dreaded spinning fault as well. So I can't lock or unlock (I did pull off hatch trims, which allows me to lock and unlock...

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Hi Sam,
Hatch locks (the barrel and its mechanism) can get cruddy/sticky/seized simply through lack of use - not often that a key gets inserted into the boot lock. Freed mine up here with a good squirt of WD; that was at least four years ago, and the keyhole hasn't been used since!

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13 Jan 2019, 10:20
Citroen parts

by fastjet » 12 Jan 2019, 19:37

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Hi, does anyone know who makes Citroen parts or if National are genuine parts?

Thanks

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Ok, thanks for the info.

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12 Jan 2019, 23:54
New Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Exclusive+ : Feedback/questions

by Muppetboy » 10 Jul 2014, 21:55
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Picked up my new car nearly 10 weeks ago (eHDi diesel 1.6ltr semi-automatic). Absolutely love it despite having a couple of issues with it to start with. The amount of knobs, bells and whistles seemed to be daunting at first but being a gadget freak, it didn't take that long to master them. In fact, I think all the controls are very well placed. I...

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Hi Guy's
I have the c5 x7 with the stop start system on board and I am reliably told that the stop start system has one normal battery and on top of the nearside wing it has an accumulator that fires the alternator to start the engine that is why it is so quick/instant.
The is a topic on the net if you look for it that tell you all about the...
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12 Jan 2019, 21:40
Which alternator for 03 C5?

by evilclive » 05 Jan 2019, 00:19

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It looks like the alternator has given up on our C5. 2.0 Hdi, hatch, 53 plate. The car is currently in a lay by waiting for a charged battery to make it the remainder of the distance home :-)

I can see there's a 90 amp and a 150 amp one available, the 150 amp one being rather more money. Does anybody know which one the car came...

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Well done!

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12 Jan 2019, 20:09
A bit of a fright.

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Jan 2019, 14:32

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I've been ill for the last fortnight, just a winter cough and cold, so the C5 hasn't been started, decided to pop to Tesco yesterday, the car was quite sluggish on the starter but fired up ok then all the STOP lights came on and 'Power steering fault' on the screen.

No power steering effort at all, drove it back and forth a few times, switched...

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The X7 one works for quite some time - runs off the battery - until your battery becomes discharged, which mine did over the 20 miles back running everything else - still at least it's better than having no assistance at all on a car this size or it would be a struggle.

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12 Jan 2019, 17:23
2.1 Turbo D12 XUD11 BTE engine advice.

by Rufus Baggsby » 08 Jan 2019, 13:37
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I have found a low mileage Xantia Activa that's fairly local to me with the XUD11 BTE engine. Being a diesel virgin I was wondering how good an engine it is in terms of refinement, reliability and maintenance. It seems you can reprogram the ecu to get 135hp and 250Nm of torque, which doesn't seem too bad considering you don't need to brake much...

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The problem is that the people who make the decisions (AND the meeja) are stupid, ignorant (in the true sense of the word) AND ill-informed; thus they are convinced that polution is caused by engines when, of course, it isn't - it's the fuel they burn, for which there are alternatives. It is odd that the LPG industry has chosen to keep schtumm...
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Last post by van ordinaire
11 Jan 2019, 19:49
C5 2001 power steering noise

by bighairybloke » 11 Jan 2019, 18:14

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Hi all, my c5 has recently been making noises as if it’s low on fluid. Having had this issue with another c5 i thought it was just low fluid level in the hydraulics. But I checked today and the levels are fine.
The car has also had an issue recently when a (rather heavy) rear seat passenger got in and the car refused to rise to the occasion....

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I would initially suspect the hydraulic pump. I've ruled out the rear height corrector as if that was playing up it would likely be giving the wrong height data regardless of load.

The pumps can suffer from LDS fluid creeping into the BHI and this can cause a lot of of crud to build up near the bushes leaving an oily mess and causing the pump to...

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11 Jan 2019, 19:33
C2 vts ride height??

by Timmo » 11 Jan 2019, 10:30

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hi guys,
i spent an hour or so on the mighty goog last night trying to find some info on this but drew a blank, i am trying to find out the Stanmdard ride height on the C2VTS Centre of hub nut to wheel arch, i could find Many Many toopics through out the net on How much to lower the car by in the minds of a Yoof for scene points, but nothing...

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No problems, just be sure you check the arrow heads facing each other in L1 in the first diagram, as they are not easy to see, but they are there. Clicking the picture will zoom it up a bit.

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11 Jan 2019, 13:40
Engine Tapping Noises

by Bingo 59 » 05 Jan 2019, 21:17
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Hi All

I have 2009 Berlingo 1.6 hdi 110 with 66,000 miles, always maintained and never driven hard. The Friday before Christmas I noticed a light hollow tapping noise coming from the engine, I thought it was a noisy tappet but it got worse and louder, like all sixteen tappets are loose, a couple of times I heard a screeching noise, I can smell...

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Whats going on then Bingo 59??
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11 Jan 2019, 10:58
c4 tailgate issue

by laurence2410 » 10 Jan 2019, 22:57

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hi everyone, i have an issue with my tailgate it wont open and needs replacing but there are so many to pick from on the internet i am strugling to identify the correct part. my vehicle is a 60 plate citroen c4 grand picasso 1.6 hdi vtr+. any links or advice would be massively appreciated. many thanks.

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Unlikely you need to replace the entire tailgate. What usually happens to these is that the tiny plastic pins break off the handle and it no longer operates the micro switch to activate the release mech. The switch is available separately for about £30 - although there are 2 types of microswitch fitted - the handle comes with one, and if you have...

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11 Jan 2019, 10:09
drl relay

by Ardtullaich » 03 Jan 2019, 02:32
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hi can any one tell me where the drl relay is in a 2008 c5?

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That’s fine, as there are redundant fuses for the installation of the factory option Amp and plenty of others for the Auto Box and other kit that are not used. I’ve got more factory fitted lights than a film set, so have no need for any other gubbins. But Dash cams and my snooper require very low power requirements and that supplied is far more...
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11 Jan 2019, 00:55
'93 Citroen ZX Engine Replacement

by Browns4s » 10 Jan 2019, 20:59

I have a ZX with a 1.6 (gas/XU5) engine that just broke a timing belt. I have wanted to upgrade to a 2.0 motor so now is a good a time as ever. Would there be any issues using motors from cars that use the UX9/10 series?

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10 Jan 2019, 20:59
C4 HDI Starter motor

by Stewart(oily) » 04 Jan 2019, 16:14

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Tasked with replacing the starter motor on a 06 C4 hdi, removed battery tray, undetray, I can see it! cant even touch the only bolt I see, all suggestions welcomed.

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I have known tarnish on the fuses stop a device from working (this happened with the rear wiper on my previous C5).

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10 Jan 2019, 18:16
ABS Pump Part Number

by maxwell98 » 03 Sep 2018, 22:56
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Hi there I need a part number for my faulty abs pump I can read the numbers on the controller but the part number on the pump itself is unreadable. It is a Citroen C2 2006 1.4 hdi -
the part numbers on the controller are ABS MK 70 CEM 00 - 10.0970-11243 - 00402048E0 MY Vin No is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. Also am I right in thinking that if I use the old...

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The part you need for your ABS Pump unit is 4541G4
The ABS ECU (item 2) is available separately.

Item 1 in the diagram, so if using your won ECU you won't need to code it. But make sure the battery is disconnected before taking it off and replacing it.

C2 ABS Pump.PNG
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10 Jan 2019, 12:29
Floppy Wings - Seat Foam

by Sloppysod » 06 Jan 2019, 20:28

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Hi,
I have had a look around this forum and found a few postings mentioning a similar issue, the wings of both of the front seats, drivers more than passengers give very little support to me or themselves, the inner wings are reasonably firm to push whereas the outer wings are not.
One of the posts says that the seat base covers are stuck to the...

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The foam is stuck to the leather. My Exclusive has the 'wing' problem, the right hand one on the driver's seat, which always gets squashed as you get in and out of the car! I contacted a few trim specialists, none of them would touch the repair job because of the leather cover being glued in place.

Pete

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10 Jan 2019, 10:52
C5 X7 2008 Blower Control Module

by admiral51 » 09 Dec 2018, 11:28
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Right this car is kicking me at every turn, just gone out to put it at the back of the drive and now the heater will not work, lights up and even the aircon kicks in but not a single turn of the blower, can set it from zero to max and alter the temp but blower refuses to start. :evil:

Off to B&Q to purchase some really big sledge hammers :rofl2:

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No need to remove dash Paul.

Similar trim removal to get to blower control module and a few air ducts, then there is access to the motor, a few clips and a clockwise turn I believe from memory, but if anyone wants to know I can get the fuller detail. Obviously a lot more work in a left hand drive, as driver knee airbag and steering cowling, some...
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09 Jan 2019, 23:23
Lucas/Delphi Injector Pump leak

by Goldmember » 06 Jun 2012, 18:11
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Hi

I have a Berlingo for my works vehicle. I have just noticed that there is a small amount of fuel leaking out of the top of the injector pump at the following location - which according to my manual is where the manual stop lever comes out of the top cover of the pump.

Now, the question is that it's obviously an o-ring inside the cover that...

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Thanks for your reply,will give that a try but I get what your saying about warranty,I’m not at all fussed about that just want this poxy leak to stop lol
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09 Jan 2019, 20:43
Bought today C5 X7 2010. your opinion & advise, please

by atr » 09 Jan 2019, 16:19

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Hi
I've bought today a C5 x7 saloon, RFJ petrol engine, year 2010. I would like and will appreciate every comment and advise regarding it, general and technical.
Thanx.

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Ooh welcome to the X7 club Avi.

A good start will be to pop up your VIN - it will help with future questions and provide specs.

There are plenty of topics on issues about the X7 on the Forum and a Poll of ownership parts failures which you can see here:

The biggest and most common problem is the steering rack failure. Now you may have some...

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09 Jan 2019, 17:01
MyCitroen App - Maintenance and trip records

by WillyR » 05 Dec 2018, 15:44

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Greetings everyone.
My 2015 C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Bluehdi 150 EAT6 was originally supplied with the Citroen Multicity facility, which was abandoned by the PSA Group in late 2015, and slowly replaced with the mobile phone MyCitroen App, which works reasonably well, recording vehicle movements, fuel consumption, time, date and distance etc. along...

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We do cross subjects quite frequently - but where there is an obvious divergence it makes sense to split the topics to avoid later confusion - no worries - it happens :-D

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09 Jan 2019, 16:30
C8 data wire fault

by thompsonp » 08 Nov 2018, 13:17

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Greetings,

Apologies if this is posted in the wrong place. Having finally sorted my DPF woes I now have some courage to tackle airbag lights. I have the general airbag light and also the passenger airbag deactivation. I have read fault codes using a LAUNCH OBD scanner but to be fair I sent think its that comprehensive a tool for this car. It...

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Citroen use a specific testing device connected to the pyrotechnic components prior to testing as any powered fault finding device like an ohmmeter can trigger them.

So important to have battery disconnected and allow 10+ minutes after to allow capacitors to discharge and disconnect the wiring.

If you pop up your VIN I'll be able to put a...

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09 Jan 2019, 12:39
DW8 1.9D - how do I disconnect this fuel line from the left of the engine to the filter hosing?

by kenbw2 » 08 Jan 2019, 23:02

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So in having a go at bodging together a bit of a twin tank setup for cold weather veg running I managed to break the plastic right angle piece on my fuel line.

Looks like I'm going to have to replace it.

I had a go at squeezing the one on the filter housing but no joy. I didn't pull especially hard so as not to break it(!)

I'm after a nudge on...

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Yes, you squeeze them and they should come off pretty easily.
They're made of hard, brittle plastic, so you need to apply both forces(squeeze and pull) in the same place, or risk breaking them.
Given you almost certainly won't be able to get the hose off the plastic connector, it might be better to consider making your connections elsewhere.

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09 Jan 2019, 02:36
Problem needs to be diagnosed please help

by kidd78 » 05 Dec 2018, 19:43

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Hi, new to the group. Sorry if this is a long winded question.

Right my wifes C4 Grand Picasso is developed a problem where when driving theres a low rumbling sound which I presume is wheel bearings has gone. Also when the clutch is down at low speeds theres a metal scrapping sounds.

I took it to Citroen first to diagnose the problem but came...

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No, raise both driven wheels and never venture in front, or underneath, even with chocks in place and safety assistant at the helm.
Also, when leaning over the sides, remember the spinning wheels in front of your knees. You SHOULD be able to stop either wheel easily, BUT you may not! Keep well clear.
Cars can work their way off axle stands over...

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09 Jan 2019, 02:25
C5 Suspension fault

by Kagsb70 » 05 Jan 2019, 11:07
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Hi, After recently inheriting my Father in laws C5 Exclusive Executive 09 plate with 56k on the clock we thought were home and dry with a reliable car! On the 20/12 we had both the front shocks replaced at the Citroen main dealer at the cost of £1300. Yesterday, having done no more than 100 miles since the repair the hydraulics failed. After 4...

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Precisely!

When I had the TPMS blow out a few years back leaving a gaping hole in the alloy where it once was - I was only a mile away from the dealer down the dual carriageway when it shot out like a bullet. Suspension handled the instantaneous deflation very well and I hardly noticed it. But I went in with a face like thunder because of how...
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08 Jan 2019, 20:35
C3 2013 1.4HDI. DPF Problem

by samjmann » 07 Jan 2019, 20:16

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A friend of mine has the car above, all has been fine until it has gone into limp-home mode. It's been connected to a fault code reader and the codes are:
241 / 2041,
From what he's been told this is failure of the DPF unit. The car is used on around 80% town trips on a cold engine. To get the engine to manually regenerate do you need to use the...

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Thanks for he advice Marc. He's taken the car to a garage we know, they say that the software they have will a force a regeneration. As you mentioned, the engine has to be very hot for this to happen they also informed us. I'll post again when I know more. Thanks again, SJM

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08 Jan 2019, 20:23
oil temperature

by van ordinaire » 07 Jan 2019, 00:53

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Having an oil temp guage is a novelty for me, so not really sure what to make of the information it provides. What I had noticed however, was that 100° seemed to be Normal as there it consistantly stayed (this, despite the fact that the water temp. guage suggested the engine never got up to temp, as it struggled to hit 80°).

Driving back up to...

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Thanks for that reassurance, it's just that it seemed a little odd (to say the least) that this marked change in behaviour came immediately after its 1st oil change.

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07 Jan 2019, 20:35
Where does this fit?

by white exec » 06 Jan 2019, 10:44

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What is this-2.jpg
I seem to have this left over, after a job here. Found under the XM.
Any idea where it fits?
What is this-1.jpg

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Yes indeed Chris! Got me out of doing the washing up for an hour hunting round though - I know I like a challenge but... :-D

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07 Jan 2019, 12:15
1.6HDi DV6 non-FAP oil

by teuski » 07 Jan 2019, 07:23

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For some strange reason there is no longer FAP in my '09 C3 Picasso 1.6HDi 110.

I was wondering if losing the FAP allows me to use some, maybe better oil, because there is no longer need for FAP-specific oil.

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For some strange reason there is no longer FAP in my '09 C3 Picasso 1.6HDi 110.

Then get it fixed then we don't have to breathe in your filthy diesel particulates. The engine isn't designed or running in a state of tune not to have the FAP fitted.

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Last post by Michel
07 Jan 2019, 11:18
2.0HDI Clutch replacement advice/help please?

by Qplate » 23 Dec 2018, 17:06

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Hi just to ask for some advice regarding my Dispatch van 2013 (AHX eng 125bhp) the clutch has just started to slip and I'm getting conflicting information from suppliers ie ebay/gsf/euro some show the kits fit all 2.0hdi from 2007 others say when you provide specific info 120bhp ok but not for the 125? In fact very few seem to list kits for the...

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Just a follow up in case its of use i changed the clutch this weekend took a day & a bit plodding thru without a ramp I lowered/chocked the subframe LHS down about 2 inches as suggested somewhere, this allows you to slide the box over into a bit of a gap (you can leave strut in place disconnect 2 bottom bolts from hub, remove driveshaft,...

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07 Jan 2019, 00:26
NEMO Change Engine Oil light reset

by Jon Stead » 06 Jan 2019, 21:59

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I’ve got a 2011, 1.3hdi, Nemo that I’ve owned for the last two months. I changed the oil and filters when I got it and I’ve done about 2,500 trouble free miles since.
Yesterday the red oil can symbol started flashing and the warning is displayed, “Change Engine Oil”. Research has led me to believe that there are two parameters I must reset, the...

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Be aware that if you are going to be buying a Lexia diagnostic kit for the Nemo, you will need to also purchase the S1279 module which is required for the Nemo as it is a joint venture with Fiat and a Turkish ( :shock: ) firm Tofas.

I can't see any reference to resetting the oil counter anywhere.

Post up your VIN and I'll see if I can locate...

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06 Jan 2019, 23:49
C5 2007 Facelift 2.0HDI Hatchback Starter Motor not turning

by Bob_V » 20 Dec 2018, 21:47

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I have a starting problem with my C5 2007 2.0 HDI facelift hatchback which occurred today for the first time. I have tried searching the forum for help but have as yet not been successful.

The problem is this. When I turn the ignition switch to start the car all I get is a click from somewhere under the bonnet but the starter motor does not spin....

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Never bought anything directly from Andrew Page but that was the only thing they failed on, consistently.
Eventually I kept the label from the correct one and entered the part number into a spreadsheet and emailed that to the car parts place - sadly closed now.

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Last post by myglaren
06 Jan 2019, 17:49
Dilemma – Xantia or C5? Petrol or Diesel?

by Rufus Baggsby » 04 Jan 2019, 16:40
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OK, so I’m almost at retirement age and living in an area where the roads are really awful, in fact in my immediate neighbourhood there aren’t any roads, just dirt tracks. I’ve been driving an ‘04 Nissan Pathfinder for the last 10 years which is great - reliable, capable, but thirsty which is why it’s on LPG now. The biggest problem though is that...

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If you are mechanically competent (and have the right tools) it is possible to overhaul a automatic gearbox, and give it another ten years (or 150,000 miles) of life. CitroJim has written a very clear and comprehensive guide on how to do this (on a specific model, the ZF 4HP20). You will need a reconditioned torque convertor, and to refurbish the...
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06 Jan 2019, 16:12
And so it continues....

by RPWC » 25 Oct 2018, 08:00
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Had the injectors replaced on Monday, van runs much smoother,and not smoking as much, but it still has this awful smell around it,and doesn’t seem to be any better fuel consumption wise.
Any ideas? Marc; Mike T?

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Update. Over the last month or so I haven't noticed the diesel smell as much. The white smoke on cold start soon disappears after a maximum 3/4 mile driving. I will still book it in with a local independent French car specialist, and ask them to remove and clean the egr.
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06 Jan 2019, 15:43
Xantia - finally changed fuel pump

by Jaf » 02 Jan 2019, 19:09

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Just before xmas, out shopping, when Fred went all stuttery and stalled. Would start up, rev, and stall.

So finally changed the fuel pump for a brand new one that I bought may 2017! Been driving around with a leak from the air vent, running into a bottle, for all that time. Oops.

She runs lovely now. No fuel leaks! Wup wup!

But of course...

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So I boiled the leak off pipes. Went on easy.

Went for a drive, all seems fine except the water temp gauge is intermittent. Must have knocked a wire.

Still bit worried about the turbo air pipe bolt. Any ideas?

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06 Jan 2019, 13:45
Adding fuel additives, anti misfuel device?

by DP1990 » 04 Jan 2019, 18:18
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Does anyone know how you open this little flap on the opening to the filler. Looking to put some Redex in the tank but can't for the life of me open it with the end of the bottle!

It's on a DS3 1.6 Blue HDi if that helps?

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Because there's a lot of idiots driving them perhaps? :roll:

Besides, the costs of misfuelling can be very high. It happened to me circa 15 years ago when Tesco got the fuel mixed up resulting in a tank of petrol going in the Xantia HDi.

My mechanic at the time was utterly amazed that I had not exploded my way to the garage instead of driving,...
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06 Jan 2019, 11:47
The DW8 engine - XUD block + TUD head?

by kenbw2 » 31 Dec 2018, 02:41

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I have it in my mind that the DW8 engine is kind of an XUD9 block mated to a modified TUD5 (the 1.5L engine in the 106/Saxo) head, but when I try and find where I read this, I can't find anything to confirm it.

Does anyone know if this is (or isn't) true?

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I have it in my mind that the DW8 engine is kind of an XUD9 block mated to a modified TUD5 (the 1.5L engine in the 106/Saxo) head, but when I try and find where I read this, I can't find anything to confirm it.

Does anyone know if this is (or isn't) true?

No it's not. I've had heads off both and the gaskets, oil ways and water channels are...

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Last post by Michel
06 Jan 2019, 01:14
non starter

by picassodad » 03 Jan 2019, 11:18

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I have started a new thread as others may benefit.

Resume, the lad got the car sept/oct time and when we went to see it it seemed a bit sluggish on starting, suggesting a failing battery, but started all ok.

After a few weeks now and again when the engine was running the charging light would come on then go off after a few seconds. The lad...

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Oh dear.

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05 Jan 2019, 22:39
Clutch failure- help please

by fastjet » 29 Dec 2018, 17:33
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Firstly, hope you all had a good xmas.
Sadly the clutch has started slipping on my 2004 2.0 HDi (110 bhp), so I am seeking advice from the kind folk on the forum before jumping in.
I was contemplating doing the change myself, but wondered how difficult that would be to on a drive way. Any idea how long it might take and are there any special tools...

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Good luck ! Giz a shout if you get stuck, someone here will have likely 'been there'

...aren't these new fangled things expensive !!
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05 Jan 2019, 20:14
c3 auto fault

by Bigbird55 » 04 Jan 2019, 19:57

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My wife's C3 1.6 sx auto 57 plate has developed a spasmodic fault occasionally it jerks gearbox fault comes on centre display & service light comes on. Turn off the car restart & it clears, an ecu error has been recorded

pressure regulation fault gap reference value

Does anybody know the meaning & fix please my mechanic does not know what it...

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Ok, that would be useful - any and all fault codes will help.

Sometimes you can get away with a gearbox oil change as these are not actually 'sealed for life' as is claimed and needed for peak performance and longevity. The oil can become burned through over heating and this affects performance and is done by many Auto owners here.

It may still...

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05 Jan 2019, 16:19
Picasso HDI noise

by csa3333 » 05 Jan 2019, 13:26

I've owned a Citroen Picasso 2.0 HDI 2003 for half a year now but during the winter months I have noticed a strange sound when I started it up.
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The sound disapear after 10-20 minutes so it is related to the engine temperature. Revving the car increases the frequency of the sound.
The sound can be heard specially in the cabin. Its...

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05 Jan 2019, 13:26
C5 Mk1 Rear Wiper Replacement Motor Not Working

by J.T.Fox » 02 Jan 2019, 11:49

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Greetings to all,
I have a 2003 C5 Estate I have replaced the rear wiper motor after the previous unit seized.

Alas this hasn't cured the problem as their is a 12v supply on the thin grey cable but no supply on the thick grey cable.

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any ideas please?

Many thanks

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Hi, The suggestion that a cable break is responsible is almost certainly correct. There are from memory three wires to the unit, one of these has 12v on all the time and again from memory this provides power for the return to park position, the other supplies power to operate the wiper unit as required.

The third wire on pin three which I think...

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Last post by citro6hydra
05 Jan 2019, 11:45
C4 will only start with abs disconnected

by Currycowboy » 01 Jan 2019, 15:04

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Hi, really hoping no I can get some help. Bought this vehicle as a non starter. It has had a number of “mechanics” look at it here where I live in spain. They changed the fuse/relay Board (BSi) a few times prior to my purchase but only seemed to make the issue worse. I know an English Mechanic who seems to know his onions and pinpointed part of...

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Don't forget most of the wiring diagram component codes are listed in sections in our Wiki here:

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04 Jan 2019, 20:41
Wiring diagram request

by wheeler » 22 Dec 2018, 11:18
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Looking for a dipped beam diagram for my X7. VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Just noticed i have no dipped beam, DRL or sidelight at the nearside. All back lights ok.
Not had a chance to look at it yet as im out & about but would like to be armed with the diagram. Main beam still works so suspect earth is ok. Will try BSI reset first.

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All this is fantastic info, exact info rather than the typical wiring diagrams from the famous and well called haynes book of lies . Really well done french car forum, you need medals as they are well deserved.
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Last post by picassodad
04 Jan 2019, 11:30
EML and Aircon

by thebrasso » 04 Jan 2019, 00:25

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Hi There
could a faulty/ceased air con compressor cause an EML light to illuminate.

Long story, but was just wondering..

Much love

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No, not the A/C compressor - that won't cause the EML light to come on.

You have something else going on there I'm afraid. Best to get it diagnosed with Lexia and put up all the fault codes here and then we'll be able to advise further.

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04 Jan 2019, 02:52
Citroen C4 Picasso : How to fit back the Actuator Electro Hydraulics?

by ibaress » 04 Jan 2019, 01:26

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Dear GivemeBreak
I have got a problem with the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 hi. The car is stocked in gear. The hydraulic reservoir is damaged/broken and now no oil. I have decided to replace the complete egs unit: Actuator Electro Hydraulics + Actuator Electro pump. I have managed to remove the Actuator Electro Hydraulics and would like to refit the...

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Hi Rod and welcome to the Forum.

Have a look at this post, which contains a video by Chefslot who has recently just done his grandparents' Picasso, plus I've put a lot of info up in this topic on this system, so have a good read through there first of all.

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04 Jan 2019, 02:48
Longer gears or 6 speed gearbox for 1.9TD (XUD9TE)

by Deacon » 01 Jan 2019, 22:29
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Hi, from some time I live in a rather flat country, the Netherlands and I have longer travels than usual. So, the shorter gears on my 1.9TD started to take my attention. First, on the highway, doing 130 km/h, the engine revs its a** off at 3000 RPM and I waste needlessly fuel whereas I drive on flat ground and a longer 5th (overdrive) or 6th gear...

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Had a talk with my mechanic. He has a spare 306 GTi 6 speed BE3 gearbox. In the past, he tried this with a 1.9 TD BX. They managed to reduce the RPM in 6th (with BE3/6) to 2700 RPM (instead of 3000 RPM on stock BE3, later got the same result with tuned 5 speed BE3) while moving with 130 km/h. Once, after loads of gear and gear shaft drilling (not...
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Last post by Deacon
04 Jan 2019, 00:21
2001 c5 driveshaft boot

by cornesoutafrica » 31 Dec 2018, 12:07

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Hi guys.

Well. I have been busy cleaning my C5. Took off the front and cleaned as much as I can. Even partially dismantled radiator to get the trash out between the radiator and the condensor.

The Engine sump was leaking too. Resealed it although I am having my doubts....

Anyway. After further inspection I saw passanger side driveshaft outer...

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Thanks Marc

Apologies for late reply. Got one on ebay. Oem for £20. Hope it arrives someday.

Thanks so much.
Regards
Corne

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Last post by cornesoutafrica
03 Jan 2019, 20:27

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