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hi i have a c5 esate 2ltr hdi. i am having problems with my windscreen washer working .when you pull the stork back for the front it only works the rear
the rear works as normal i just cant get it to work on the windscreen.i have tried two new pumps and also changed the instument stork over stiil the same

it has been on computer and still found...

I have exactly the same problem as mentioned in the link below. Does anyone know the location of the multi switch known as A193 on this van.

NB THE LINK IS NOW BROKEN. APOLIGIES .PLRASE READ BELOW

The above link was from a website named just answer. The chap seeking help had exactly the same problem as myself. No dipped beam and no dash board...

Hi All

I have a 2013 C5 X7. 2.O HDI 140... vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff].
Handbook says Gear oil and Coolant does not need changing. The coolant looks dirty and I don't believe in leaving oil in something for life.

Question 1
I have read the ''How To'' on coolant change, Is it possible to do it without the special tools listed, I have searched internet...

Does anyone know the size of TORX bit for the rear caliper yoke bolts - item 12 on image

4405 48
04 CALIPER SCREW
12X150-30

Thanks in advance for replies

Hello, it's me again haha!

My partners 2009 C3 external temp sensor doesn't work, just displaying - - - on the dashboard. I've found the sensor I need on ebay for £9ish, but before I order it, does anyone know what size crimps etc I need to put it in the plugs behind the door? I'm fairly confident about removing the wing mirror to do this, but I...

Hi all,
I am finishing off a refurbishment of my 2008 C4 by Loeb and am down to 2 x electrical issues to sort out.

1 :- After start-up the system check puts up a Braking system faulty message. Using Diagbox it says the ABS ECU has a permanent fault. Using Lexia to dig deeper it has a fault message saying under/over voltage to ABS ECU .

2 :- A/C...

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Van has one key fob. It does not lock doors. When i push lock button on a fob it does nothing. Same with a button inside a van. But van unlocks with fob or button inside. When I try to lock drivers door twisting it just a drivers door locks.

Where should I start looking for a problem? I think there must be just one fuse and it is fine...

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I have a long term post running about starting issues with my 2008 Relay 2.2 hdi. The problem I have is that if starting from very cold, its not too bad. If I start the van from hot, it starts perfectly. But if I start from warm, even sitting in the sun warm, it starts immediately, but splutters and belches out white diesel smoke, until I...

I bought a car from copart with no front bumper and their are atleast 10 wires which need to be connected byt my workshop dont know. Its the front N/S wires could someone help me out or give me any advice. I have attached pictures of the wires

Hi there,
I have the dreades EML light on again. And the only fault code is the one mentioned above.

I did originally get codes relating to the EGR valve and glow plug. I have had these replaced but the EML light is still there

My car is a 1.6hdi xsara Picasso 2007.

Runs fine. When the EML originally came on my aircon stopped working (in...

I have a non starting 2013 2.2 relay. Van turns over will fire with starter fluid but not run. No lights on dash or messages. No fuel or pressure at the injectors. Cut off switch ok. Unsure were relays are as no diagrams online all fuses ok. Ideas

Hi Guys hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Unsurprisingly I've not driven my car in the past month. In order to keep the battery healthy can I hook it up to an optimate while keeping it connected to the car? Would like to avoid disconnecting the battery and going through the BSI reset if I can avoid it. I've used optimates on various cars...

Hello fellow citroen relay owners. I have tried looking everywhere that I know of on the van body to find the paint code.

It's not on the doors, door posts, under the bonnet etc It has been suggested that there might be a code sticker on top of the strut mounts, but I'm having problems finding the top of them. Are they below the dash speaker near...

Hi all
First post here, so please be patient.
My 1999 Xantia 1.9TD ,which I bought last year from forum member Chris, has started being a complete bugger to start.
Sometimes ok but more frequently now doing the familiar click when the key is turned, usually starts if i give the starter a dunt with a suitable heavy metal thing.
Tried having a look...

Hi all
Hope everyone is OK!
I've just completed replacing all the interior bulbs to led, I now have nice crisp white illumination.
I am however missing rear puddle lights the door cards have not been cut out for the lamp holders.
So I was wondering if anyone who has a 2009 C5 vtr+ has removed the door cards and found the wiring plug for the above...

On my Jan 2013 DS5 turbo petrol THP155 I recently replaced the hose from the air cleaner outlet to the turbo housing inlet - the rubber end near the turbo had cracked. The replacement part I ordered from China (1440Q6 1440.Q6 9811909980 Air Intake Turbo Hose) included the engine cover breather hose as well, and it had a removable one-way valve in...

Hi all. I’m looking to swap the brake master cylinder on my c15 for one that’ll move a bit more fluid. I’ve fitted bigger brakes and want to make best use of them. I read that on the 205, which shared many parts, swapping for a 406 non abs master cylinder is the way to go as it has 4 outputs but the c15 only has 2 outputs and, obviously, no abs....

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I bought a Citroen CX prestige 1984. The car did not run and currently I am struggling with the wiring near the battery (see attachement). I managed to get the starter running however do not get petrol. First however I need to solve the wiring near the battery. Could anybody help me with finding out which male and female connectors belong to...

Afternoon, thinking of upgrading Horn. Does anyone know the rating of the OEM relay, Before i wire in a extra relay to feed the new twin Horns.

So today, after having multiple faults including parking brake fault , gearbox fault , EGR, esp and others, the car decided it didn’t want to go into ANY gear ! It eventually did after a couple of minutes but the car is really worrying me now.
I’ve checked the battery and all seems good (12.7 with engine off and 14.3 with it on tickover). My...

So today after having a nice walk i started my drive home in my 2005 xsara picasso 2.0 hdi

i noticed the rear wiper was activated on the intermittant setting, despite the switch being turned off, so the wiper was wiping intermittantly however it did seem as though some wipes were frequent....yet it parked perfectly fine each time almost as if you...

So first of all hello to everyone im new here ,
And just recently bought my citroen c5
think its one if the most comfortable car that money can achieve
So for back to our subject
From time to time
When starting the car shows service light says i have 2 problems -
1. electronic parking brake fault - still works if using the switch but...

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When starting the engine in the morning the secondary air pump is very noisy I guess it turn in very high speed. After two to three minutes the noise disappears. I know on cold start the secondary air pump streams air to the catalytic converter to help it reach working temperature but I wonder if the noisy pump is normal ?

Thanks

Hi guys,

Waaay back in 2013 I started seeing small drops of black oil appearing in the coolant. Didn't pay too much attention until 2018, when it became too apparent the oil in the coolant. So, I changed the original Modine oil cooler and flushed the system. Now again there's some black oil in the coolant. Went to the mechanic, stuck the...

Fitted a new starter to my red one a few days ago and did actually have to go out in it a day or two later, drove fine until I came to a hill. put my foot down and nothing much happened. I don't know if its something I have done or a coincidence, checked that I had plugged the MAF in, which I had, disturbed very little else. I have had it off...

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I have a LHD Citroen C4 VTS 180 make year 2006. I removed from the car after market installation of alarm, speakers and anti theft device . I had to re-wire wires at the internal fuse box that were cut when the mentioned devices uninstalled.
I left with one wire circled int he following picture I didn't fine the other end of the wire. It is...

Dear fellow Citroen experts.

After buying my C5 I checked the oil level manual. The car shows level ok but after finding other fluids being over max I thought I check oil.
I drove the care a few miles and let it stand for 30 min on a level spot.
The dip stick was at least 5 cm above the crosses and the downwards arrow which I guess is the oil...

I have a 2007 berlingo 1.9d van which has the battery charge warning light illuminated , suggesting that the alternator isnt charging the battery but a multimeter check across the battery terminals gives a reading of 14.4 volts. i have a limited knowledge of vehicle electrics but it would appear that the ecu doesnt recognise the fact that the...

C2 VTS 1.6 HDI 2007

Hi, going to be replacing my front brake discs and would preferably like to if not need to replace the front brake disc holding screws as well. Can't seem to find any on ebay or elsewhere I know will be a guaranteed fit. Anybody able to provide a link to new ones.

Any guidance much appreciated!

Tah.

Hi.
I've finally decided to have a go at fixing my driver's window that has been wedged shut with a piece of wood for the last 3 years!
I've managed to get everything in place, but am having problems with the rubber grommet that is push fitted into the hole in the window where the plastic clip is attached.
I think the grommet is so badly perished...

Could anyone tell me the part number for the fuse box on top of the battery please ? Thank you.

On my C8 2.2 HDi 173 with the Aisin 6 speed auto I have recently detected a slight vibration/shimmying under gentle acceleration. I presume most of the transmission etc is similar to other Citroens with this engine / box.

I have had the car almost since new and it has now done over 160,000 miles so I know it pretty well and it’s only been in the...

Took the wife's C4 for its CT (MOT) today, In France they now plug in a OBD reader as part of the test. Never seen that before

I just got a '05 C2 1.4 8V VTR. It's a nice little car in good condition and has got full body rally-look vinyls.
I was just playing with the thought of swapping a VTS unit under the hood, or at least a normal TU5JP4.
Don't bother with comments like just buy a VTS . This is a project just for fun :)

To meet the Finnish registration requirements...

Hello everyone.

My c5 tourer only has a parking sensor at the rear. In the front there is not. Has anyone done a DYS ( do yourself) sensor assembly on the front where you can get some ideas?
Thank you for your help.

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Hello Gentlemen / Ladies
I hope everyone is OK and staying safe?
I am hoping to fit a rear view camera to my 2009 C5
My car has RCA fitted in the glove box and I have retro fitted the sat nav screen so I was wondering if I purchased a RCA camera connected to reversing light (for activation) and the RCA cables to the glove box connectors would the...

This car never ceases to give. 8 months of abject misery with a serious (£1500-worth) fault displayed on the screen, but driving OK. Just the occasional very very slight misfire . I have got to the stage of consulting a lawyer against the garage that sold me the car, but that has all stopped now due to the virus. Anyway, while the car has been...

Good afternoon.
Would any member have the facility to programme a second hand my drive sat nav to the specific set up for my car.

I have a drivers seat that needs replacing, I have been offered a replacement drivers seat but it has heated seat function and is powered.
Question is my current car has neither. Will the replacement seat simply plug and play?

Hi All,

Looking for input to the above trying find the difference between the racks preferably the hydraulic versions.

In light of my recent discovery in the 'cursed thread'.

Kenny

Evening all.

Thought I would investigate hesitancy / flat spot when accelerating and according to Lexia, I have the dreaded P0409, 0490 and 1359 codes plus intermittent ABS/ESP MIL .

Wondering if someone could kindly send me over the wiring diagram please for EGR Citroen C4 1.6 HDI DV6 TED engine (2007).

Can PM over the VIN to a mod if needed....

The U1218 fault can relate to an intersystems CAN fault in relation to the STOP Start system if you have this fitted.

First post your VIN up here so I can identify your vehicle.

Hi, sorry to reply to an old post. Im getting this same code on my 1.6 e-hdi. The car does have stop start. Any clues on where i could start?

Cheers

HI!

Help needed

I have a CITROËN C5 II (RC_) 2.0 16V (RCRFJB, RCRFJC) 2006 LHD
And I just can't find where the secondary air pump is located in my vehicle.
So if somebody have some pics to post to this forum I would be very grateful and happy of course.
I did read from the Haynes book that it's located below the battery platform but I didn't...

Hi!
New here, looking to see of anyone else has experienced this:

After mistakenly leaving the cover of my trailer electrical connection open for a 20 minute drive, my turn signals are going rapidly, almost twice as fast as usual. This has been a consistent condition for the last year, EXCEPT when i connect a trailer. Then everything is fine and...

Probably question for Givemebreak :) i have retrofitted rt6 navigation to basics c4gp(without navi) of course intrument cluster were diferent and i replaced internal cabling. now i get electronic handbrake and esp asr system fault. i believe its because donor wiring was automatic gearbox and somehow EPB and esp system wired diferently . i am...

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I hooked my Lexia to my C4 VTS 180 and activated the global test at the Injection field in the fault column there was a question mark - see image

When I selected the Injection field I got the following and I selected RFK ( as the engine is RFK )

Next I selected RFK and got the following message

I clicked Enter and open the read...

Latest fault reading below. Any help appreciated.

Hi All I have not been on here for a while. But have just discovered a problem on my car. I have to collect a purchase today from Stansted. Which meant going round the M25, so I decided to set the cruise control. I was travelling about 60 MPH the same as a lorry I was following. So set the cruise control and which said 60 MPH the noticed the...

Dear forum users, good evening! I really need your advice. Today I decided to loosen the yoke a little on the pit and put the front of the car in position. The car was wound up, the yoke loosened the car fell but a little more than necessary, I decided to present a little in reverse order, here is where the surprise was waiting, the car raised its...

Hi guys,

I was wondering if any one could help me. I have a Citroen C4 1.6 VTi 120 Exclusive 2011 and am wanting to update it a little bit in any way I can. Does any one know or have any experience with changing the standard headlights which are all halogen:

To the ones of the facelifted C4 which have the LED drl, like these:

I've done a...