French Car Forum

Hello,
I have the following problem with my Citroen C5 2.2 HDi (150 kW).
When the car idles for a longer period (15–20 minutes), it loses power once I start driving.
There are two scenarios:

The car cannot exceed 3000 RPM (even in N or P) and it gains speed and revs very slowly.

It accepts revs, but the acceleration is extremely slow.

It is...

I have a problem with the dipped beam on a 2018 Citroen C3 Aircross.

Left side – dipped beam is not working at all.
High beam on the left side works normally.
Right side works perfectly (both dipped and high beam).

What I’ve checked so far:

bulbs – new and working (swapped left/right)
fuses – OK
connector at the bulb – moving/pressing it makes...

Hi,

I am looking for the part numbers of two handles that are broken in my 2016 Berlingo B9.
Glovebox handle.
Bonnet handle - under the the glovebox, by the hinge of the passenger door.

Also any advice on ways to replace those parts would also be appreciated.

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

Hello,
I have done a few searches and seem to only find answers for vans that actually have parking sensors fitted.

I have a 2010 Citroen Relay van which is one of the low loader coach built vans and doesn't have parking sensors fitted.

Every time I switch on the van I get a warning message displayed on the dash saying parking help unavailable...

Hello, I am new on the forum, I'm writing this in the hope of finding some help.

I am the owner of a nice Xantia that unfortunately is leaking LHM at quite a slow pace, it seems like the leak is located below, left and forward (if that makes sense), closer to the rear than the front wheel. I think the first owner of the vehicle actually tried to...

Hola buenas tardes,hay alguien que me pudiera ayudar con la referencia de la tubería de combustible,creo que es la de entrada al filtro de combustible,se me rompió la pestaña de plástico que lo libera y es la única que tiene un seguro metálico,sería para mi grand Picasso 1.6 HDI 112cv.El recorrido de la tubería es del filtro hacia la cara interna...

What is the correct tightening torque for the pulley on a Citroen C5 FL 2.0 16v 2005?

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

Hi everyone, last November my 2012 Berlingo van with 102k miles came up with the Eolys warning.
I'd been waiting for that so it was no surprise.
I refilled the tank and then set about resetting the counter with diagbox 7.????
I have to admit I found the process very confusing, I fumbled about and finally got to a point where the warning went out....

Hello, I have this car in my household. VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. It has been experiencing various problems recently. When you start your car in the morning to go to work, it may run poorly and sometimes even shut down. Sometimes the fan starts screaming at full blast also and after restarting the engine, everything works properly.

I read the...

Hi my citroen on occasions warns of gearbox fault when cold weather is about,when the gear box has warmed up it goes out, still changes gear fine and no problems, the warning light (spanner) has started to stay on longer than usual yet car drivers fine any advice. My vehicle is a c5x auto petrol.

Hello everyone.
My name is Mark and I own a 2020 citroen c4 spacetourer 1.5 diesel blue, recently I took my car to a citroen specialist to enquire about having the cam chain upgrade from a 7mm to a 8mm chain, however to my surprise the mechanic after inspecting the cam cover said that my car has already had the upgrade to a 8mm chain stating that...

Does any one know what this is for on the inside of a door handle Screenshot 2026-04-18 095130.png

there is a small display on my roof that lights up with 3 red dots and a circle with a line through does anyone know what it is

Hello my C2 now has 207.000 kilometers driven and since then the abs pump has failed after getting a abs fault light and after sending it to a mechanic to scan the codes it was the abs pump. First my car would make a weird sound after around 20km/h wich is the sound of the abs pump testing everything but it doesnt make any sound what so ever, i...

Hi, quick question, anybody know why my cruise control and gear shift warning would stop working after a short time until I restart the engine.
Thanks

Hello!

Having problem that my oilpan/sump leaks from where it attach to block. Next week is warm so I decided to take it off and re seal it. Havent found any document about the torque for the bolts. Crisscross pattern is probably best for tighten but anyone have idea whats the torque value? It would be awesome. Oilpan drain plug I have seen in...

We will shortly change our 2011 C3 Picasso for a similar car made in 2015 which is the facelift version. On the 2011 car you bring up the trip computer on the central screen by pressing the button on the end of the wiper stalk on the right side of the steering wheel. You can then scroll through the trips using the same button and also reset them....

Can someone point me towards a guide for bleeding the brakes please, I’ve tried for an hour or more and 2liters of dot4 and still have air somewhere, this is after replacing the abs unit and the reservoir drained out completely. I’ve use Lexia and the abs bleeding process and not making any progress!

Cheers

Steve
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Hello,

i have a citroen c3 2006 1.4i. The car has a problem with diganosis says Engine managment fault in radio diagnosis, dash says SERV and obd codes it gives out are P0122 & P2122. The car wont respond to thorttle and the idling is rough. Sometimes the problem goes away and sometimes the problem persists. So far i have dissassembled...

Hi, my C5 is a spare car, not often used but for emergencies and lend-outs, always passes its controle technique (france). I came to it the other day to find it barely had enough power to turn the motor over. I grabbed a known good one and started the car only to find abs esp fault. I grabed my lexia and found permanent electrovalve fault which I...

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for some advice here if someone can help me.
Recently my windscreen wipers stopped working on my 2010 Citroen C5 estate 2.0 160bhp Diesel.
The Citroen dealer here is quoting me €1000 (€500 for each motor) so I've tried to source secondhand ones in Ireland and Northern Ireland but to no avail.

2 questions,

Can anyone...

C5 X7 saloon question. Can anyone please tell me the vertical height of the boot opening, measured from the inside of the rear panel where the hinges are to the boot floor. I need to know if my life support equipment (aka fishing tackle) will fit in.

Cheers.

Hi all. I have a Citroen C5 Tourer Mk3 (58 plate) and the bonnet catch is failing to lock fully. The catch part, where all the cabling is, is working ok. The issue is with the actual striker (if thats its name) that is located on the physical bonnet. It's become loose, either the rivets have become loose or something else has happened so it moves...

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out to see if anyone has dealt with a persistent and likely false alert on a 2018 Citroën Berlingo (M 1.5 BlueHDi 100 S&S).

The Issue :
For the past two weeks, I’ve been getting the following warning message:

Clutch temperature high: limit use of the clutch pedal

Symptoms:

The alert starts immediately after...

Hi! I have had my ignition lock go bad so I bought a used one from the junk yard to My Citroen C5 from 2006. That is now mounted in the car and with it was one key that works the lock. I can start the car by holding the old key at the ignition lock and start.
I have tried to program the key that went with the used lock wit diagbox (lexia3 for my...

Hi,
Is there any instruction on how till drain/refill coolant? Volume? Type?
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
/Ake

Hi,
currently on autotrader there is few 2.0i C5 MK1 after facelift. I am driving boring 2016 Toyota, which is perfect, but I had 2 C5 in the past, and I wish to have another one (instead of Toyota)...
I wonder if its very stupid idea? How is the part market atm? I am able to diagnose and change some stuff with the car - which can save lot of...

I’m having trouble finding a fuse I need and my car has completely stopped and I can’t even lock it.

It’s wider than other fuses too

I have had a lot of old cars in 40 plus years of motoring,mostly costing under £500 until recently.
The products that have helped keep my motley collection going are;
Holts radiator stop leak.This product has worked time and time again.
Holts tyre weld.Helped many times,lasted the life of the tyre.
Wynns DPF cleaner,add to tank.Sorted out diesel...

Hopefully someone can help me with this, im currently away from home and the particle filter additive low warning has come on the dash i have got a quote of £200-£250 to fix but after looking on here it looks easy enough to do myself back home, but I still need to do a 60 mile round trip and then get home a further 360 mile distance. would the car...

Hello, I have a problem where the front of my car gradually sinks over about 10 miles.

The problem started after changing a drop link yesterday, after which the front wouldn't rise at all. I have now moved the height position clamp and now rises properly and only seems to sink after driving.

I'm pretty clueless about what it could be so any...

My Aircross is in Citroen dealer for a service in the morning, 1.5 Blue hdi, DV5RC. Is there a service bulletin regarding the 7mm / 8mm chain. I have just short of 90000km on and would rather it was changed before it becomes an issue.
I have never used a garage to service my vehicles but they gave me a warranty when I bought it and don't want any...

Hello,
I have a problem with my xantia x1 speedometer.
It doesn't show anything before reaching around around 70km\h ,after that its usually working.
My question is what can be the cause of this behavior?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my english.

I'm not often logged into this forum, but I often swing round here lurking thanks to google, and in my lurking mode, I've noticed Marc is active in most, if not all of the threads on this forum that I've read. So I decided to started this simple thread to say THANK YOU to Marc / GiveMeABreak for his efforts, as despite his lazy sounding moniker,...

hi

all quick question got a 2003 c5 mk1 2.0 hdi auto any point me in the right direction or tell me what fuse operates the fan for a/c near the raditor

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Hi,
Any advice for this project.... to change timing belt?
Torque values?
VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Arghhh- I can’t open my Citroen Relay van doors. Fob is fine and transmitting signal (I got key repair shop to check) but even the key in door is not working. AA got wire through window to pull handle, but even that is not working! Van battery is functioning- what can I do?? Can anyone please help 🙏

I'm about to replace the coolant in my C5 2012 with 3.0 V6 HDI.
The current coolant looks rusty, so I believe its corrosion inhibitors have worn out.

I've done my research and located the bleed valve on the heater hose, but I've had no luck with the other one.
Could anyone who replaced the antifreez in 3.0 HDI engine tell, if there are any other...

I have searched this forum, and the wider web, but I can't seem to see any help on how to get to the front ride height sensor on a 4 cylinder C5 X7 with the hydrothingy suspension... Does anyone know how you get to them?

The drawings show is here:

I can't access it from this angle, because someone has inconsiderately put an engine in the way,...

Hello guys, new here and have a question straight away sorry 😞

I was cleaning my egr valve on the nemo due to white smoke issus, hopefully this is sorted. But whilst doing so I snapped the small black pipe from the vaccum pump I think it's the check valve right where the hose goes on. Does anyone know the part number for this, or is it a while...

Hi. I was wondering if theres anyone who could supply the immobiliser code by vin for my van so i can program a key.. I’m happy to pay a fee. Main dealer wont give it out, just told me they would code it for me.
Thanks

Hello,

I just bought a Citroen c4 from 2005 and a couple of days later it just didn’t wanna start.
The problem occurs only in the mornings or more like when I try to start it for the first time of the day. Then it just cranks but doesn’t start. Last day it started after the 4th attempt but today not at all.
It starts flawlessly if I had got it...

Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.0 HDI Estate 2006 with the automatic air con / climate control (which has been excellent) (VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff])
Hi all,
Last time the blower worked was to defrost on an icy morning a few weeks ago, so it was running hard for a little while. Since then it has not operated. You would think a fuse blew, but apparently not....

I had check engine light on, read it with diagnostics and got P0300 Multiple/Random cylinder misfire and P0410 Secondary Air Injection System, i changed sparkplugs just to be sure they are not the problem because they were not changed for some time. Car starts normally, but is experiencing rough idle all the way up to 1500rpm, where shaking stops....

Hi
I was reading the Vauxhall forum that I am on (because I used to have a vauxhall) and one of the guys has said that Stellantis has issued a recall covering all their vehicles using this engine to resolve the camshaft chain issue. This is a link to that post which in turn has a link to Parkers website giving recall details. I have checked the...

Also changed new fuel lines on engine compartment and fuel filter heater because old one melted from the connection and it let air in the fuel lines trough the connection, one injector cleaning and seal change, oil cooler and filter housing cleaning and seals, valve cover seal, new thermostat, new serpentine belt, resonator seal, and im getting a...

I have just bought a 2021 Dispatch, it is the 1.5 blue model with 12,000 miles.

Yesterday I test drove the van for a considerable amount of time and had no issues, drove it home from Bristol to Coventry with no issues, today I just took it to a job a few miles away and I heard a beep along with dash light and message saying risk of particle...

Good afternoon all,

I've bagged a 2006 1.6HDi Picasso for our annual visit to LeMans and have stumbled on a high spec model with the twin sunroof (wahoo!)

I'm trying to work out how the sunroof blinds should work, and from having a look at pictures, there should be 2 handles attached to two blinds from the middle of the car - is this right?

One...

Happy to say my 2000 Xantia 1.8 16 valve 189,000 miles has now got a new MOT, emissions no problem steering rack boot was, first try was a not very stretchy rubber gaiter, stretchier one ordered and job done.
However there is still a clunking noise from the rear suspension, it's got new trailing arm bearings. Can old ram seals cause this problem,...

Yesterday morning went to start the car but everything was dead !
Opened the drivers door and closed it and everything came back to life and the car started fine and drove just fine but the orange service light is staying on ?
Every time I start the car I get a single warning bleep and the service light comes on and stays on.
On the inbuilt...