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Just detail on C3 rear bumper removal as I have now done it, as usual simple but a couple of hidden bits. Also as Richard said no need to jack up the car to fit towbar or bumper. I just noticed the car in the video is on two jacks and not one axle stand, not one to do on a windy day in case it blows over.

Anyway, bumper removal.
Along the...

It's unwise to go on circuit pressure to determine the amount of charge, the pressure will vary too much depending on temperature which is why aircon systems are filled by weight. However you could get hold of a re-gas can and put a few extra psi in the system to see if it works but proceed with caution because you really don't know how much gas...

Yeah getting a second hand one, or even the brushes/regulator kit, does seem better than a cheapo one from ebay.

besides i need a new bonnet, mine now has a 'speed hole' added so i could open it.

Well, I decided this evening I'd give this a try and see what happened.

I took the glovebox out of the Activa and removed the old CPH. I fitted the new one and started the car to make sure it would still run. Happily, as the engine ECU was brand new and unlocked it did.

I then went into the CPH with the Lexia and reprogrammed the remotes and...

Even better - to add also option if start to rain to self close the windows as on C5 :) Well not so useful actually.
About that to close the windows simultaneously with doors lock is actually easy possible with some of the aftermarket central lock systems or just to add from xantia 1 automatic window module to any other door than driver`s. After...

Decision made based on viewing inside and out of the bulkhead with a strong light, so I can see that there is no way in. Very well made little cars these as all entry points are sealed with solid rubber grommets which will hold all cables etc firmly but with no chance of pushing a cable past them.
I considered the cigarette lighter route, as at...

They do look similar to the tool we have, ours differ in that both jaws have the cut out in them, and they don't open as much as those ones. I think they're a pair of cutters to remove the insulation from around a cable, but they seem to work for the type of clips that hold the LHM pipes to the tank.

It would probably be worth me getting some...

It's in the dash fuse box - it's marked SH and sits between F5 & F6 shifted towards the centreline of the fuse box.

Was obviously allowing a small, intermittent current flow but not enough to work correctly.

Car had been sitting since October so obviously condensation had got to the fuses. Going to pull them all one by one tomorrow and give them...

i have not taken one of these calipers apart before, but i think the dust seal/boot on at the piston side of the caliper, is fitted into a groove in the caliper body whilst the piston is removed

Probably. Just hoping that if it does require attention there may be a way to do it in-situ to save work/time but it's unlikely and if the caliper has...

Leaking front struts do have extended 5 year / 200000km warranty - at least on certain cars. I had mine changed a bit under 5 years, and didn´t have to pay anything.

Might come up myself. Depends if I can get Sat night off... will see if I can convoy up with Jim if he's going on Sunday.

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Just had a dreadful thought, I will have to Respray the car back to its Original Blue to match the Watch strap.....awww crap

Not had this myself, but found on C4owners

Nope...totally lost me on that....I do get it may be s**t however

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I was told this unit was organically sourced from Easy Diagnostics (this may be total sheep Blks it seems)
Works 100% with everything I have used it on so far, C5's, Pugs C8's etc
Do not wish to buy cables if the unit is crap
Do not wish to buy a new Lexia if I can help...

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The cooling fan on our 2006 car was broken when we got it in 2010 (found out the hard way!). Strangely, Lexia thought (assumed) it was running, so the aircon will work until the pressure sensors are tripped.

I've got a Valeo fan for a C3 here...it just didn't fit our 1.6! The Valeo part number is 696238 - let me know if it's any use to you....

best post the last 8 digits of your vin to help in parts/type finding for the guys

I really don't need the mirror function. There are so few places around here where you can park at a kerb, it's not worth bothering about. As I park only in car parks and in my own driveway, the function is mostly useless.
I hadn't realised that leaving the mirror switch in the middle cancels the dipping but I suppose it makes sense. Still don't...

Thank you

I will listen out for you....

my last game, and I had to get the ticket ages ago so it may of been very depressing, we never know do we :)......tickets so many $$ at Arsenal now, but it is impossible to change to a cheaper product. :)

There are lots of issues conflicting at the moment....reality says they are doing their best , heart say every...

Thanks all, I shall have a play tomorrow afternoon - I didn't get a chance to either get it on Lexia, or fiddle with it at all today. I was doing my good deed for the week, which took rather longer than expected! I did end up parked outside a Maplin for a while, and meant to go in and get some Servisol but had a sleeping child in the car, and then...

. Fluid's common to both though.

Not on an X7.....

im not saying there is nothing wrong with your C5 brakes, but the big difference between them and the ones on the XANT, the XANT's brakes are powered by the hydraulic system, so your foot pressure only opens a valve to let the hydraulic pressure through to varying degrees,

were as the C5 has conventional brakes and your foot creates the pressure...

To answer my own question - it appears that the seat frame is a single welded unit so you can't fit the back of one seat onto the base of another.

I am genuinly stunned by how much smoother and quieter this 1.9 pump is on this engine!

There should be an additional hand book (Citroen Navi Drive or similar) for the screen and associated menus which is very descriptive. Definitely not in Haynes. Haynes is usefull for locating items and torque loadings.

You could try obtaining a Navi Drive? book from Ebay or your local freindly scrap yard, it will need to be the one for the year...

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Just remember Davids is a well looked after car, only used dry and serviced/inspected....

and wet driven, normal serviced and never looked at car, one that is stored dirty/wet/mud will NOT keep well.

Be wary of cheap ones. Check yours to see who made it. Seimens/VDO are the usual ones (VDO is a spinoff of Siemens) but some have Bosch systems that are not compatible.
I got mine from the dealer but they can be had from eBay for much less.

That's most kind Richard, I'll send you a pm. ..

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Totally agree....if you have space these days a spares car is worth a lot, not only as you see above as in saving loads but you also save a load of time and gas going to get parts. I would think it is even worth renting a really cheap lock-up near by....no one will break in and steal it after all :)

does the C5 have a COMMS 2000 if so it will be that at fault,

i recently had this on a customers Pug 206CC, we had the original ( only known fault ) fixed by

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Graham is a very very helpful guy,

on refitting it to the car i checked everything the stalks operate to find neither the front nor rear...

I would agree.
I got mine from Easy Diagnostics and Jim was very helpful with queries I had.
Been using mine for a couple of years and never had a problem with any of the kit supplied.

I'm sure Lexia will identify the faulty sensor (something like 'front left outer sensor open circuit').

I've spent some time on this and got stuck too. Have tried both new reproduction and genuine used fobs with same result. Can program the transponder to the car with lexia and then start the car,

But cannot get the HF button sync step to work... Tried lots.

And I don't really see how the bsi could differentiate between a virgin FOB's rf signal...

or the Rad leaking in your Beetle

Yes....nearly always.....Lexia is the best COST saver you can get for Citroen's/Pugs

You are absolute right! The question is where do I get one here?

Regards,

I believe that there is a headlight mod, that uses a relay, to stop contacts in the ignition switch from getting burnt out. IIRC this was on S1 Xantia, but was not required on S2 models, as Citroen implemented it themselves. Other than that I cannot say, as I have no personal experience of this issue.

Garage just rang new pulley makes no difference. And they now say the pump wasn't leaking. Going to see them later to see what's going on!

Car is all running now it was the engine ecu.
Found a company called Cartech Electronics, if you send your faulty ecu to them they transfer any programming or coding off yours so it's a plug and play play.
Sent it off Friday morning and got the replacement on Tuesday morning.
Only cost £250 so saved a fortune.
Hope this might help someone else.

Afraid this isn't something I've ever encountered on a car. I have encountered a very similar sounding symptom on a bus once which turned out to be a firmware fault in the gearbox controller (it was basically waiting until you were virtually stopped then slamming it into 1st gear from freewheeling). I remember that it was incredibly annoying, but...

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Unfortunately my car hasn't got the window closure feature from the remote.

I have decided that I'm not going to spend the money on the alarm as I live in a pretty safe area and the car will be parked in the drive.

I would rather spend that money on getting the front and back bumpers resprayed as they are quite badly stone chipped,...

I have a question for you, I need a part for a Honda scooter imported to India and Sri Lanka ect.....can you order parts there ?..the part is small and does not weigh much.

I asked this, is it possible ?
What's the part your looking for. I will try whether its available here.

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It only checks the oil level at start up, so if it comes on when driving, then it's an oil pressure problem. The fact it comes on when the oil is being sloshed about suggests it might be genuine. Which sensor was changed? If not the oil pressure switch, then I would get that changed. Assume it has got plenty of oil in it :lol: When you say the...

Hi Guys...just to clarify further: wheels have been swapped diagonally and side to side, brake pads have been swapped, disc run out checked, any bearing/bush or rotating anything has been examined and measured - if appropros...in fact the only thing to do now is find the eternal 'unturned stone'!!!...it almost has to be in the diff/transaxle and...

It's hella complicated- try this thread (on C6owners) for starters:

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is a better read

hopefully a final update, all is well thrust bearing holding in place although i do get a slight click occasionally from the pedal which makes my heart skip a beat,
I think its just the pedal linkage.
If i have to do another i may put a dab of oil on the ring clip to aid it popping into place.