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Hi all
I have tried to read the Ecu's but lexia will not communicate with them, It always used to (it would only read some when I used to go in with the car set as a C8 but would read them all if I set it as a C5) I have ordered a complete set of ecu's, Engine, BSI, BMS and keys off of a guy that breaks C8's from a car the same, will change all of...

I've not done any of these Citro boxes but in my experience most loss of drive problems on auto boxes are due one of the o rings in the clutches giving out and can often be fixed cheaply if you know how.

What usually happens is the o ring pops letting the pressure drop, the clutch overheats and burns off the lining material and if not stopped...

I managed do a dw8 (8v diesel) belt in about an hour start to finish and i'd never done a belt before! Should be a cakewalk for a garage!

I did always wonder why there was thread under the washer seeing as it goes nowhere near the hub!

I'm with you there Benc5 just out the box and into the engine. I did that with the 205 and the 107. Can't remember if I changed them on the Megane.

That was a good result Neil, excellent :D

The C6 2.2 HDi certainly doesn't have a low pressure fuel pump so I'd guess the X7 is the same.

David.

Thanks! One less thing to worry about.

Yeah the interior concerns me. Easy to find a darker version?

You're welcome Justin, I'm really pleased for you as it is a good peice of kit. I bought a pay as you go sim and shoved that in the unit for phone on my 05 Navidrive, but I'm guessing you've got Bluetooth on this unit? My unit read the text messages with a voice that was a cross between Regan in The Excorcist and Lilly Savage after. 3 bottles of...

It worked that time Dave!

Thanks Chris!

Been there done that.. 1st attempt was with a grinder.. but that wasn't ideal as Rory says theres not a lot of room.. I bought one of these for the 2nd attempt
Together with a bit of cycle inner tube for grip it worked quite well.
Good luck.

If you're losing that much it shouldn't really be that hard to find where it's coming from really! The only headache really is that the undertray could well result in it landing on the ground nowhere near where it's actually leaking from.

Odd the behaviour you're describing, though it does bring to mind the oil leak I've had on my Saab (um...for...

Alright guys, ive tracked down some peugeot fan clubs here in Norway in the hope that someone has a kit that they would be willing to lend me or something ;)

Thanks for the help so far :)

Make sure you join the group Ken suggested, there's a chap on there that breaks these things and has most spares at a reasonable price.

I've got a petrol C8 at the moment..

Forgot to mention, i regularly take a 6' 8 passenger in the front of my X7 and he commented on how roomy it was for his very long legs.

I can confirm that. I had a 2.2 with hydractive suspension but the fuel consumption was dreadful so I got a 2.0. but although I have fitted new spheres and rear suspension bearings it still doesn't ride as well as the 2.2 did and certainly not as well as the XM.

Peter

I may well be wrong but I'm sure in the last year or two the v6 hdi was dropped from the c5.
They certainly have. I obtained a copy of the latest C5 brochure (haven't got it to hand of course!) and the only engines available at the moment are the 1.6 and 2.0 HDi engines

Thanks Kenny, can you remember the connector responsible. I can try that next!! Cheers

They are playing some very fine and entertaining football that is for sure (this season). Their dissection of Man City was superb.

I think most of the elements have gone open circuit by the time we get them.

Peter

The car starts and runs fine if i hot wire the starter solenoid. I've knocked the car into neutral via the selector under the air cleaner box. I cant get the clutch or actuator to reprogram as it always comes back with a communication error - making me think its in the communication between BSI and GB ECU. The fact that the actuator rattled a...

Just to tie this thread up. I think cleaning the egr allowed it to remain open and caused the
I have an engine K light on, in limp mode, with a lexia fault of
Permanent Fault inlet manifold pressure sensor coherence with atmospheric pressure. in the MAF sensor issues thread. I haven't had this fault for 4 weeks and the EGR sems to have cleared...

Thats the ones i used. Paid about £20 from a local factors

Good job.....glad to help

On bulbs, take care as the extra heat can damage the plastic, sounds like you were lucky this time :)

Try the old (working) solenoid with the (new) pump.

Its a £$ £$ to get a 'normal' solenoid for the DW8 as they have by default a wierd tube that contains the electronics as well.

The fuse box can be awkward to refit correctly, so if an impatient mechanic has force fitted badly in the past they tend to take a set in that position, never to fit well again!

On a ramp with decent balljoint and 35mm impact sockets it must be a 5 minute job. On a drive you'll need to get it high enough to get the sockets and gun underneath!

Check that the final drive ratios are the same...

Here's the service procedure for the electric parking brake, don't know whether or not it will be of any help ... also, free of charge, the parts that make up the electric handbrake ... for reference purposes ...

So did you get the seat out ??
Yes thanks. They are out and loose in the donor car until I have a little time to finish the swap. Same for the rear seat. There is one other issue, the HDi has front seat side air bags, the TD doesn't, so the HDi won't now! Hope it won't throw up a fault light!

Pat on the back! Let's hope you find the problem now!

Thanks guys thats brill.

ill see how many fuses it pops but we are prepared to swap it out...

Assuming there aren't any mechanical noises problems? If not, and it is working mechanically, check there are no leaks or loss of fluid. Next, look at the return spring on the clutch pedal. Sometimes the springs have been known to 'disappear' or get stuck, and if it is ok, check that it is greased. Failing that, start looking at the slave / master...

ooh good news!!
yes they are a pig to get to

let us know.. I brought my sensor last night, but I just have the small job of removing the gearbox before I fit it -0 to change the clutch.. I am hopefully a few days behind you ;)

Chris - I can send you PDFs of the Principle, Wiring and Installation diagrams for an 07 HDi Exclusive with cruise if that helps - let me have your email via PM, got them ready to go.

Im thinking this is either a fault with the bsi or abs module

I know nothing.............lexia?

Look in this thread for members with Lexias who would be prepared to run a diagnostic for you.

Bigger mystery! Checked all wires, opened glass by manually pulling the lock behind the boot panel. Removed the break light, all looks fine. Decided to look into the glass not opening, found that the solenoid had been unplugged, and the plug taped to the wiring loom. Plugged it back in and the glass opening works fine. Strange! Anyone know why...

yeah my '03 pic started dropping fog lights, reverting to dipped, before it came up with a airbag circuit 1 fault......

Bob

Lucky s*d! But then again - when I think of how many times I've been asphyxiated by one of these things - I go into tree-hugging mode :-D

Hi

Charge the battery overnight as well....and follow the BSI reset/battery change procedure to the letter (C5's HATE low batteries, often you get many faults leading you in false directions)......always do this before any electrical work.
A LEXIA may be a good investment for you on a rare car with low dealer support in your area (or a long way...

That's ok then Chris, a result :) good luck with the rest. I'm still selling off stuff from my business from way back.

Stickyfinger

Starting modifying engines is an expensive hobbie!
Spent a large some of money, having the engine on my Caterham.

I you want contact to have a bespoke system for your car drop me a PM

Jack

Update 3
Well finally turned out to be the Air Intake throttle valve housing. This was replaced and has now seemed resolve the overheating.

Strangely enough the first one I ever saw was in a garage in Derbyshire, probably 30 years ago.... and yes, it looked just like that, I stood staring at it as it drove out hoping the driver would stop ..... and probably have me arrested.

Peter

Np.....I thought Dutch people all spoke English :)

You option will be quicker/as good I think

Oh it's only returning about 35 mpg too, witch seems a bit low!

I think you will find the 'Maxi' fuse needs to be fitted to the underside of the engine compartment fuse box.

Peter