French Car Forum

Most models have options for bigger wheels/tyres to be fitted either at the factory or later.

My question is, as a different rolling diameter will affect the speed calculation, can the wheel/tyre sizes be changed via Lexia?

Rob

I was getting rather fed up with my car (08 2.0 C5 Tourer) spending most of it's time in economy mode when the ignition was off.
It also seemed to be rather random as to how long you got before it switched to economy.Had the (original) battery checked and was told it was fine.
No need at all to replace it etc. Decided to replace it anyway, and...

Hi guys,
Hoping someone can help me with a C5 problem
Car is 2001 2.2 HDi

The Mass airflow sensor was knackered as a result of water corroding it. the car performance was the same whether the MAF was connected or not. Car would not pull at all especially uphill and max rpm was 3500 Fitted new aftermarket MAF (Beckermann). Car ran appreciably...

Anyone got a rough idea of the cost of a full service at a Citroen main agent? 2008 C5 2.2 hdi manual.(exclusive)

Can someone confirm the phone for Pleiades.

Kenny

Not got my Activa back on the road yet, side tracked by various other cars and installing a 4 post ramp (needed so I can set up the suspension on the Activa :wink: ) but I need to do some towing and move some stuff around and there's only one thing for that as far as I'm concerned - a hydraulic Citroen estate :-D

My Safari is a long, long, long...

I have done a search but not found anything specific so here goes. 1998 Xantia Series 2
I had a coolant leak - hose from the Y junction running back down side of expansion tank cracked and sprayed coolant all over diesel pump area and down block. It cracked just at back of jubilee clip holding it to Y connector. I made a repair and had engine...

Car + Classic ads had a Mehari for sale not too long back,in Devon somewhere-I think a dealer/Cit firm?
I recall the seller saying his dog wouldn't get into it, so he was selling!
Anyone have the details of who it was?
I keep getting tempted to scratch my long time Mehari itch!
Though I last drove one in 1987!

As title really...........

Leaning towards an earlier >2002 diesel.
Any tips/info please?
Do they all have DMFs (Dual Mass Flywheels)?
Are they reasonably accessible to work on? I heard somewhere that glow plugs are down back of engine??
Any issues with HDi models?
Any other weaknesses/gotchas?

I'm a former engineer/mechanic so I know my way...

Hi , I've searched this forum for an answer to my problem to no avail. Help, The heater on my 06 plate C5 1.6 estate has decided to refuse to blow hot on the drivers side . The passenger side works OK and the drivers side directs air to the correct vent but only cold . All help gratefully received , Or I sell it to an Eskimo taxi driver in Africa....

Hi everyone - 1st post :-D

Just bought a 1999 (T) V6 Xantia and the auto box is slow to change up when cold.

I want to check the gearbox oil and either top up or change the oil.

How is this done?
What oil should I/we be using?

The gearbox is the autoadaptive (or active) - is this the 4HP20 version?

This must have been covered before - if so...

Greetings all.

A year and 9 days ago, I had a local pug indy replace the front-to-rear suspension pipe on my '01 C5. Apparantly it had corroded somewhere near the front.

To my horror it looks this morning like the same thing has happened, in the same place, just after the pipe bends up out of view into the engine bay, fluid lost all over the...

Hi All,

I bought a job lot of Xantia stuff off EBay last week and it the parcel was a Lemforder Droplink (stabilisator)
But its unlike any droplink I've seen for the Xantia.
I know of 2 types the type for my Mk2 where the link are in a Z shape the type for the Mk1 where one end is Z and the other straight.
But this one is straight at both ends....

Hello,

My father is contemplating buying an Xantia 3.0 V6 Auto and I wondered what sort of issues should be looked out for? Both Xantia-specific and specific to this model?

Fuel consumption doesn't really matter as would only be used for shows, rallies, summer driving and stuff.

Any rust issues like series 2 XMs?

Thanks,

Kieran

So the front tyres on my Xantia are getting pretty close to the limit, so will be getting changed soon.

Before I just shop around for a reasonable deal, does anyone have any particular recommendations or cautions? I know the Saab for instance is quite sensitive to what rubber is on it, but not all cars seem to be as radically affected.

Have...

Slightly strange request, has anyone got any helpful pictures or advice on how the CD Changer is fitted in the Xantia Estate? I know where it goes and I have the changer out of my old hatchback with the bracket etc but I assume that there is a different bracket for the Estate. If it is mounted the same way as in the hatch, ie the disc cartridge is...

Hi all, first post, so here goes!

I have a 2005 dispatch 1.9d (non turbo), and have some issues recently crop up:

1. Remote locking stopped working, changed battery in fob, still nothing?
2. Fuel gauge is permanently on half full no matter how much fuel in tank, I have to rely on reserve light to refill?
3. Just recently when letting clutch up...

Dismantleing ESSENSIAL parts before the rest goes... is this strut top worth the hassle of removing to be saved??

Dont want extra unnecessary work ...

Time is as always against me...

Hello

I appeal to you to find a north to fix this problem. I have the ECU 31 error code which refers to problem related to probe oxygen, vacuum leak issues in the admission and exhaust, air filter, fuel pressure and others. The point is that I've changed almost everything and once the code is deleted it show up again. I've already changed the...

I have a Xantia 1.9 TD 1996.
Can anyone post the pin connections for the plug on the airbag control unit in the centre console, and in particular the 2 leads to the steering airbag?
Phil

Hi,
Does anyone know if there is a waterproof cover available for the Sensodrive Gearbox ECU please ?

It is in a very low position on the end of the gearbox and very susceptible to water ingress, as I have just found to my cost - Does it need to be mounted so low and actually on the gearbox ? It is basically just sending electrical signals to...

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2008 2.0 16v hdi ... x7.

Issue: rear nearside indicator has stopped working.. its NOT the bulb.. stop and tail work.. just nothing on the nearside indicator line at the REAR only. Mirror indicator and front works..

any ideas for me to look at tomorrow please? Or am I gonna have to wire in a new feed to the rear??

Help!

Cheers

Hello

My trusty old C5 has developed another although a little strange fault!!!

Two days ago the needle on fuel gauge was working ok, I needed fuel the light came on and miles to fill up on computer looked ok, I put 20 litres of fuel in which to the gauge just over a quarter full all usual. When I got in the car last night on start up the gauge...

It seems a good idea at the moment to acquire a spare cyl head for my 1997 ZX 1.9D. There's one on ebay which implies it's the same as a Peugeot 306:

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eBay item number 111596178805 if the link doesn't work.

The head *looks* the same - apart from the breather pipe on the cam cover. Does anyone know...

Since I sold my Xantia and disappeared into the Fiat underworld, I have noticed a sharp decline in the amount of Xantias seen on the roads. Even less Bx's. Millions of C5's about.
Seemed that way too when I had my 2.8 Granada. All over the place like a rash. Couple of years after selling, non in existence nearly.

What I didn't check before buying...

Hi! Me again (and again and again - lol). You will all think this is a totally silly question but just go to ask.

Car is a 1994 Xantia 1.9 TD. It has 5 spheres as you ALL know. The only spheres we have ever changed in about 12 years are the 4 spheres over the wheels. The question is: What does the 5th sphere do and, if it is depleted, does it...

Has anyone got or knows the location of a good secondhand gearbox ECU for a 2005 1.6 petrol Sensodrive box please ?

Mine has just been condemned as beyond repair at ECU Testing and they don't supply replacement units.
If I can't find a good secondhand unit from a good source, then it's a brand new one from the Main Dealer [-o< [-o<

chaps, my c5 has been a great car.. now 150k, I have managed about 35K in 30 months, mostly hassle free, but the clutch is really going now.. it has only slipped once (4 weeks ago) , but once is enough.. I do tow and carry weight and I am thinking change it or the car :lol:

I cannot face what I assume the cost of a solid FW conversion seems to...

I have lost all use of indicators/hazard lights.
Fuse looks good. Can you tell me which relay is for the indicators?

Can I publically thank stickyfinger for all the help, perserverance and patience he showed with me and my ancient C5 Mk 1 estate - thanks to him and his (temperamental) Lexia I now have a working cruise control and a new MAF sensor - whoopeeeeee!
Thanks mate

Anyone have any experience of these, I believe they are 'plug in' systems rather than connecting to the existing light cables using connectors.
I am looking to buy myself a 2006 C3 stop/stsrt and it seems there may be two versions, one up to 2005 then 2005 onwards ? No idea why they would be different.
I am not fitting anything tricky just a basic...

My new purchase came devoid of a washer bottle cover. Going from under bonnet pics of other C5's for sale, I think it's not uncommon! :lol:
It's annoying though, because of how long it has obviously been left like that, with crap getting into the system, which has taken me quite a while to flush out (with one of the jets apparently being beyond...

Ok so while other things are working well I have an issue with the indicator stalk in that when I push it up to make a right turn sometimes it does not make contact and indicator does not come on - also sometimes when on it will drop out. This is proving an issue for our NCT (MOT) people. I don't have a problem with it because a light tap upwards...

Project for this weekend will be to replace the NaviDrive RT4/5 hard disk with an SSD. Moving the data is the easy part but getting the hard disk out will be the tricky part - do I need any special tools?

Hi guys,
I have a 2007 dispatch,
Have had van about 6 months, ever since I've owned it, the menu, mode and dark buttons never have worked,
I had to recently charge the battery, so now the time and date just flash,
I thought it might be the stereo so bought a new one, but is still the same,
Any ideas?

Thanks for any help

Hi Guys

Hope you're all keeping well.

A friend in need...

requires a solution. His C5 failed its MOT and needs replacement clips for the headlight bulbs. Now I bet someone is going to ask me for what bulbs? At this point I do not know.

Question is does any have any clips (all clips for both sides NS/OS) for a C5. I would doubt it is something...

Hi all I have test driven a xantia 2.0 hdi with a view to buying it and I noticed that the clutch pedal was very heavy compared to my 1994 1.9 td, does anyone know if this is normal or could there be some underlying problem, it has done 137,000 miles, also would this model be a good replacement for my car which has done 256,000 miles and has...

Hi!
My Abs on my Xm serie 2 dont work. No control lamp lights up in the dash or waring meesage on the left screen (I have new bulb and tested).
Plugged in lexia and no conntection to the abs ecu :?
I have checked the 2 fuses to the abs is it any more?
Someone have any ideas or electric scheme?

Hi All,

Looking for a bit of advice here. :)

I'm investigating the feasibility of a temporary engine ECU swap on my S2 Xantia V6, to try to rule out the ECU as the source of my ongoing intermittent engine running/performance/misfiring issues...

I'm aware that the ECU is paired with the CPH, however I may have access to a pair of ECU's from a...

Hi,

Did a search and couldn't find a specific answer to my question. My missus owns a 1.8 petrol 2001 Xsara Picasso which seems to be leaking steering fluid from where the pressure sensor screws into the upright metal pipe on the power steering pipework. I assume that there is simply a rubber O ring in that seals the joint between the sensor and...

I've got these items sitting on my shelf, new old stock genuine Citroen. Time to sell them on but I'd like an indication of the dealer list price if any kind soul can help. They'll be going cheap if anyone on here is interested or on Ebay if not.

9033.74 Door Carriage for Synergie
8264.L7 heater vent/ louver
9136.J7 Door lock
6560.T5 radio...

Is there a part number for the door seal (the one attached to the chassis - not the door)?

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Problem solving progressing thanks to this forum, but realised I need to add Antifreeze to my list of stuff to get the car back on the road
I need to drain and refill the coolant, but can't find out how much I need to buy!
Also I am guessing that I need one that is good for Citroen Xsaras - maybe?
I am getting someone to pick this up for me as not...

Does anybody know for sure which way the pistons are turned to wind them back on a 2008 C5 with electric parking brake? Frighten to death of turning them the wrong way.

Cheers

Tugman

Hi guys. The Spanish police are suddenly tightening up on speeding. Used to be some leeway...also policeman's word is law, they don't need evidence! Eek.

Anyways I do have a satnat for more accurate speedo but the numbers are small so ....can cruise control be retrofitted?

I'm not sure I'm in favour of it in general, have only used it once in a...

Hi Folk,

I've seen a lovely 2006 C5 and I'm toying with the idea of maybe changing my old one as the repair bills have been crippling recently can anyone tell me if the 16v 2litre engine is as reliable as the old 8v .. I'm assuming it'll have both the EGR and FAP unit fitted ...

I noticed it doesn't have the armrests fitted to the front seats,...

I've fitted a second leisure battery to my '96 Synergie and would like to power all the internal electrics - lights, cigarette lighter, radio to the leisure battery, so that I can use them without draining the starting battery.

Is this something I should do at the fuse box? Is it a simple case of replacing the feed for each fuse as I find it, or...

Hi,

My C5 Mk2 (57 reg) has just popped up the Particulate filter additive level too low warning at 123,800 miles.

The 80,000 mile service (where the additive was supposed to have been refilled) was done just before I bought the car in 2011, however the service was done by an independent garage, not a dealer, and there is no mention of additive...

Hi Guys and Gals. Sorry but it's me again - lol - with my usual obscure question designed to tax your brain cells.
The car is a 1994 Xantia 1.9TD in good condition. Unfortunately, it has developed a fluid leak under the nearside front wheel arch. It is coming from a short rubber pipe (about 24 inches long - it seems to have a small flat valve abut...