French Car Forum

Tah Dah!

I bought her back at the start of November and I have to say I'm very happy with my purchase. A very comfortable car indeed.

I was talking to a mechanic friend Jon today and he tells me that my old Xsara van (2.0 HDi 90 bhp - superchipped to about 115 bhp) is soon to rise phoenix - like from the junk pile. Citroen have finally sent...

Long time no speak!

Haven't posted much since selling the XM and buying the ZX, just been driving it really! Have posted up on the brown forum a fair bit, but am after some technical help, and tbh there's no better place to ask than here!

Today was MOT day, and she passed with little issue!

The main one is play in the drivers side lower ball...

Driving home, empty road, I put my foot down and accelerated to 60 mph before using engine braking to the roundabout.
The K engine management light came on as I was slowing .. I went round the roundabout and accelerated up a reasonably steep hill 700ft in a mile or so. I had what I thought was an extra 20BHP as I accelerated. In fact I had trouble...

Hi all, I would like to change the gearbox oil in my C5 but having crawled under the car and taken a look at the drain plug I'm not sure how to proceed. The car has an AL4 box fitted according to Service Citroen so my understanding is that the drain plug should have 2 hexagons, one being the drain plug and the other being the level plug, one...

i know the usual cause of this pipe popping out, but my TZD regulator doesn't tick hardly at all,

when the pipe is out and engine idling citro blood spits out of the stub of rubber pipe at the regulator, i think it spews out at a higher rate as the engine revs increase,
so i think its regulator related

Hi, I have a 2007 Berlingo 600 HDI LX 75 van, the type approval number is missing from the V5, it should start with e2*/ etc

Is it possible to obtain this number as I need it to register the van in France ?

Does anyone have a similar van that I can have the number from or know where I might be able to get it from.

Any replies gratefully...

Hi I have a 2002 Phase 1 Berlingo with a knackered speedo, if I replace it will it show the mileage on the car ie 87000 or will it show the mileage on the replacement speedo?

Many thanks

Mark

The windscreen wiper hose on my Xantia II has been severed - How should I repair it or is it easy to replace? It looks like it disappears down towards the wheel arch but then I can't see it anymore :/

Advice please!

Hello,
I am new to the forum so a snowy hello from Norway!
I am also new to a pre owned Xantia which needs a little TLC.
I have a small list of to do's :

* Figure out which model I have! Done - Thanks vborovic!
* Find an owners manual (it didn't come with one!) Done - Thanks vborovic!
* Fix Interior Lights. Done! Gave the prongs on the bulb...

can anyone tell me what this means ? sometimes, not always, when i unlock the car doors and before i even get the key in the ignition, the dash will read economy mode activated . when i put the key in the ignition and switch the ignition on but before i start the car, it will go out, the car starts ok and every thing is fine. why does it come on...

Hey,
I recently bought an ex company, 2009 c5 exclusive. I've noticed a few things don't work or are not activated and hope some of you might be able to help me.

Firstly the daytime running lights cant be activated as there isn't an option on the screen where they should be located.

Secondly my Navidrive system has no option in the menu for...

hi all,

Just a few questions, so my hydractive ecu is toast... so... while i'm waiting for the my transistors to come, I was wondering if it's possible to operate the solenoid without the waveform? Maybe give it 12v, and step it down to a lower voltage after some time (using a capacitor). I am not sure, what's the general opinion on this?

At...

Is FCF Couriers still alive & well?

I only ask as I've got a Citroen part I'd like collected in Devon that is too large & awkward to be collected by regular couriers. :rofl2:

Failing any offers coming forward, I will have to venture forth myself, so if anybody wants parts moved from the SW to East Sussex, I might be able to help.

Handyman

Hi X7 owners

Can any of you please tell me, is there Eolys Fluid fitted to 2.0 16v HDi 138 models 2008 year??? IS there a tank to top up???

We have one in the family now, but the anti pollution warning popped up and put the management light on BUT did not limit power or revs...

Id like to check it anyway, and top it up if it does. Its been a...

Here's me hoping this is something to file under the heading of it just does that, ignore it.

Something I have noticed on my Xantia ever since I got it is that sometimes (but by no means always, maybe 1 in 10), just as you turn the key to start cranking, the ABS light briefly lights. The reason this puzzles me is that my car doesn't have ABS!...

Just found this when looking for oil grades and thought it may be of use to others.
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Pdf format and contains lots of interesting stuff, torque settings, oil grades and how to do timing and many other jobs, worh keping a copy on your pc ?
Also covers AL4 gearbox filling and resetting using Lexia.

C5 III, Myway, Bluetooth to Nokia Lumia 830.

Had a long trip yesterday, phone paired perfectly on the way as usual. On the way back, the phone symbol flashed on the car display but it wouldn't pair. At first stop tried by re-starting phone, phone Bluetooth, and car, in a variety of combinations. Nyet - no connection. Next stop 2 hours later (it...

Hi All,
It has been diagnosed recently in my Xsara Picasso 2004 2.0 HDI. Error code p0340. There is no symptoms on the car except it is a lack of the power.
I have just ordered the sensor and awaiting for a delivery. Can someone tell me where it is located ?
I have found another topic related to error code P0340 but I don't think this is a...

Hi all,

I've had a Lexia on the car, and found the hydractive ECU to have three faults, the usual steering wheel angle sensor, a weird fuel pump fault (what the hell is that about), and the one that didn't clear was the permanent front electrovalve fault. What does that mean? Does it mean the 'actual' electrovalve is faulty or broken or does it...

C5 airbag fault (LCD display and SERVICE light) comes on every morning after 10 seconds and stays on. I drive for 5 miles to the paper shop on the way to work, when I restart the fault has cleared and stays off for the rest of my 25 mile journey. When I come out of work to return home the fault reappears, stopping and restarting after 5 miles or...

i plugged my DIS-LEXIA up this car and in parameters is says horn not activated
there is a fault code of P1351

how do i reactivate the honker ?????

Hi
Went to switch my windscreen wipers on today and they are not moving but I can hear the wiper motor . Washers all work as does the rear wiper. Any ideas what can be wrong?
Its an 04 Berlingo multispace 19d

If you've come across my blog you are probably aware that I have a multiple problems with the smooth running of my engine. These include erratic idle that is linked to electrical load but only when hot, when cold the idle is just a little unpredictable, lack of turbo power over about 2500rpm, wrong noise from the engine it sounds more throaty and...

Hi all,
New member here. I did a search but didn't get any appropriate matches.
I recently purchased a used 2009 C5 2.7 litre exclusive sedan. This is my third Citroen after a 1220 GS Club which I purchased many years ago in Berkshire and a new 2.0 l HDI C5 in around 2003.

I noticed that the transmission shifts up at around 2000rpm under light...

Hi all,
Back with a new problem. My 2.7 HDI C5 has taken to sticking in Park. I have done some research and am of the opinion that the solenoid or wiring terminations to this device may need some attention.

My question is: How do I remove the centre console?

Any pointers please?

It's on with headlights and sidelights, but isn't the usual green one - that's on the other side. It sort of flickers, but is mostly on.

And while I'm at it, what's the little dial at the bottom of my rev meter?

Hi everyone. I just need to know whether both (Left & Right) shock absorbers of a non active are same or different to each other and the part number is 5271.61 correct.

Best Regards

Chetiya.

I have a Citroen C5 III (2009) that I had disabled (via Lexia) the Deflation warning on dash because of a faulty TPMS.
The C5 was then given to a Citroen garage to get the Diesel pump changed under 3rd Party warranty.

I have changed the TPMS, got this identified in Lexia, but now when I go to the BSI and try and change the conditions for the...

1997 xantia 1.9 td , had a 2nd hand battery in and occasionaly especially when cold , the lights and ignition would come on
but just a click when turning the key or nothing at all .
Last year i had every checked out for this without a fault being found (starter motor etc)
To be safe i just bought a new battery with 2 yrs guaruntee and this morning...

When I changed my radio ,the BSI box failed in my 2002 1.9D Berlingo. It is still running but none of the interior lights work. Is there a company who can diagnose/reprogramme the BSI or even supply another ex-breaker reprogrammed to fit ?

wondering if there are any options to replace steering wheel on 1998 series 2 Xantia - Turbo diesel? My wheel is now very worn around edges. I do not use radio controls as I have replaced the original unit. With the airbag are there any after market options or is it a case of trying to find an original from a breakers?

tried a search for steering...

Well decided to remove the whole engine as the head is a PITA to remove. I managed to split the head from the engine block and I saw that the cooling channels are completely blocked. Have to clean them thoroughly and in the process I will also change the piston rings and check the turbo.

Anyone has some tricks that could help me removing the...

When I accelerate and more noticeably when decreasing speed I can hear what sounds like I'm driving an electric car..
Its coming from the offside Im guessing from a pulley/clutch pully?
Has anyone had this ?

My Xantia 1999 2.0 HDI 110 just stopped starting. The engine turns when i turn the key but it wont fire. No symptoms or any other problems I experienced before.

I have had this car for 1.5 years, and ever since I had it, while turning on the immobiliser key light would blink alongwith the beep, but the car would start fine. The light and beep...

just back from taking the pooch up the woods and raking out some bike trails for the weekend, pulled up the drive put windows up, as the drivers got to the top there was a nasty Crady ping noise and some bits falling off inside the door.
am i roight in thinking this is most probably the plastic widow clip?? window stayed up btw.
mo 7 here??

This is one HydroCobra used to own and then Northern Mike

Hi

I think I need to replace the back arm bearings, I replaced all rear spheres and the rear suspension is stiff. I can push the rear suspension down but it raises back slowly. I checked the height corrector and it is OK. So I guess the only reason for the stiffness is the back arm bearings. Is there a thread that describes how to do it,...

My engine is the 1.9 XUD, so I think I'm right in thinking it can't be an ECU port

I live in France, but try to get much of my car needs sorted out in UK, when I visit to see family. Reason is cost. Can someone please indicate the going rate for a cambelt change in a 2004 Xsara Picasso 2.0Hdi? Over here quote is such that it hardly seems worth it, compared to the car's value. BTW mileage = 63000.

hi, my ax stopped smoking white but, it's running lean?

My spark plugs won't go to the correct colour. I am using NGK BKR5EIX-11

It stays on white.

How long does it take before the spark plugs are coloured?

by the way merry Christmas and a happy new year.

My Xsara 110hdi has 93k on the clock, but came with no record of timing/aux belt changes. This obviously means it may or may not have been done. If it passes it MOT due soon, I'll look to do belts, pulleys etc myself. I've done a few XUD belt changes successfully. My question - how similar is the job on the HDI and what are the key differences if...

What's the best value reliable crank pulley
Thanks
1.4 citroen nemo van diesel

Model: C8 2.0HDI YR 2009

Wondered if anyone had any experience of heater and A/C issues with the C8, here is the fault which has just started:

Heater controls goes from 14 - 28 degrees at 28 there is heat coming out seems OK temp, but always difficult to remember if it is/was as hot as always.
Drop the temp down by 1 degree to 27 and it goes...

My Xsara 52 reg 110 hdi is somewhat sluggish to turn over despite a new battery. A search seems to suggest that starter motors are often the culprit. I've succesfully striiped, cleaned and reassembled a starter before, although that was on a motorbike. Can a typical Xsara starter be serviced at home?

Thx all.

Hi guys

I was wondering, what controls the battery light on the dashboard? Mine seems to have stopped coming on since one of the bolts holding the alternator on fell out. I'm wondering whether there is a signal wire from the alternator which has been pulled out due to the amount the alternator moved?

Any suggestions? Cheers.

The old girl threw a wobbler last night.......

Went to it to come home, very slow starter as if the battery was flat. Turns out the battery wasn't flat as jump leads made no difference.

Other clue was the glow plug light came on much shorter than usual.

Got it started this morning by using a screwdriver across the starter terminals. Since then...

dear all,

it's that time again... to open up the hydractive ecu and have a look inside at the transistors.

i've done a search and i can't quite find the post it was in when I did it last time...

which cables need the diode mod (which plug and what colour one, i can't remember).

and what is the specification of the diode (any recommendations of...

S2 car here, not sure if that makes any odds for this though.

Simple question. How do you go about removing the instrument panel in a Xantia? Can you get it out itself, or does half the car need to come apart?

When my battery died yesterday the rev counter jumped and is now stuck all the way around, hopefully this can be sorted by physically...

Hello all,

I need to change my tensioner pulley, but the problem is that the pulley itself has somehow come off the spindle(?), and is resting freely against the side.
So, I spoke to Paul about this the other week and he said to take the engine mounting off drop the engine down and it from there, however (not to go against his advice), I feel the...

Went to look at a car with th above today and while I could clear most of them the last one wouldn't clear.

The suspension would not budge at all. The pump wouldn't run when I ran the activation sequence which should raise the front and run the pump to build pressure.

I have a feeling the pump is goosed or has at least blown the maxi fuse(which...