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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...

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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...

Hi All,

As mentioned earlier in another thread having brake issue ie sticky caliper. I've looked at it and it is a sticky piston NOT the sliding bolts.

Can someone confirm the size and type of caliper so I can get the right piston kit.

Chassis no VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Kenny

I have a Citroen Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi Feel 5dr M 2019 spewing out oil from dip stick. This happened on two occasions and the dealer thinks that the dip stick was not placed properly. Still under warranty and I just want to know even if the dipstick out, can oil spew out. Also please let me know if any body else had experienced this. When this...

Dear colleagues,
on my C5 X7 (HDi240) the electronic parking brake sometimes does not respond to the rocker switch. I need sometimes to pull (or push) the switch again and with a higher force. It looks like the electronic switch is broken. The brake itself then works normally, no fault in Diagbox, no blinking lights ...

Is the problem with the...

I have just installed a front and rear Dash Camera in my C5 X7 Saloon and thought I might as well take a few snaps while I’m at it and do a write up in case anyone else is feeling completely bonkers adventurous. I’ve often thought about getting one, but when I thought, hang on this is an X7, do I really want to be pulling off lots of trim and...

Citroen DS5 2013

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I have been trying to source a replacement trim for the front driver's side door (vertical plastic strip by window) to replace a broken one, however, I have been unsuccessful in my search. Please, is there anyone on this forum who could guide me in the right direction in locating a replacement. Thanking you in advance.

Same car as the Airbag problem. Neither the indicators or the hazards work. I've checked the fuses, both good (multimeter), checked feed to the fusebox. The hazard terminal has 12v, the indicator terminal has about 1v with the ignition on. I've read through a lot of old posts that mention the stalk being the problem, others mention the relay, and...

My Xsara hatch driver's door has locked and I am unable to unlock it. My suspicions are it is either the wiring loom or the deadlock. It will not open with remote or key. I can hear the lock activating. A few weeks ago the locking was activating as I opened the door. I thought it may have been me inadvertently pressing the remote. I need to know...

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Can i display the oil level check by my self because i need to check the sensor is working correctly after repair or not i pressed on the button of service on dashboard but gives me nothing but i need to force to check or display the oil level message

Hi, I'm completely stumped with this one....
After making a relatively tight turn, in either direction, you straighten up but the car wants to keep going the direction you've just turned. This is evident as if you let go of the wheel it pulls back the way you just turned, regardless of whether you turned left or right, it always wants to pull left...

Starting to get fed up and as I am out of ideas, help is very much appreciated.

Have a C5 tourer that had AL4 problems so the other day I swapped out the 2 solenoids. Put it back together and switched on the ignition. First error I get is EPB fault. Switched off the ignition and on again and the error is gone. Took it for a drive and all seemed...

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My car is making extremely loud noise from the exhaust and have lost all power. Mechanic told me that the EGR valve which is broken.
Someone know or can explain how to change this one? Don’t even know where it’s located.

Citroen c5 1,6 Diesel engine.

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I stripped the left seat ( its a LHD ) tp replace the cushion and backrest. Now I have a problem. The handle ( circled in black ) of the backrest( circled in Magenta ) position is not function well. There are only two positions for the backrest - the one that enables a passenger to enter to the rear seat ( the backrest is folded frontwards as...

Yes, I've still got the ****** thing. My 5th Citroen purchase turned out to be a dog from day one. The legal case against the previous owner for selling a car without declaring a fault (didn't show up on test drive and the computer memory had been erased) has stymied because of the lockdown. It needs a new battery and I have had one delivered, but...

Hi guys
I hope everyone is staying safe?
I have another question for our experts if someone would be so kind as to assist.
Sometimes when I set off in first gear say at a junction there is a slight judder and if you catch it it's not a problem, but the juddering can get worse if you miss the signs.
I have found that this doesn't appear to happen...

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I want to change the cushion and backrest covers. I have Citroen instruction for this job-but it is not cleat enough. I removes the seat shell and start taking the seat apart. The cushion is relatively easy to change. For changing the backrest I need to detach the airbag and I am not sure how to do it. The Citroen instruction does not mention...

I have some issues with my Citroen C4 2005 model, It wont start.
Engine is cranking, so battery and starter is good. Have checked the voltage, 12 volt.
Took out all the spark plugs and checked that all ignites. Smell gas from all spark plugs so I believe gas is comming in.
Also checked that there is comming gas to the engine by disconnect the...

Hello there!

I'm totally unfamiliar with Citroën, but I've now owned this car for a month approxmatiely. I recently changed the timing belt, (or not me, a mechanic I know...). Car is running good, but now and then this engine light turns on (the one with a k-sign), but only when the car gets hot (working temp), also only when driving highway, so...

I'm sure this has been covered a million times but can I make it a million and one?
Just before the lockdown a mate dropped his Xant round for me to play with. I've had a chance today. VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] . It's a LHD with an airbag fault. Lexia has given me the following:

SAC AFK gave
Perm Fault Seatbelt trigger 2 open circuit
Perm Fault...

There is light in the display, but no information is displayed. Radio works, remote control at the wheel works and is light in the glove box.
2002 mod C5

Hi. I have 2011 Citroen relay 2.2 120. Where is an oxygen sensor? Not on cat. Dont even see a wiring for it. How does it see fuel trims?

I am considering in importing a 3.0 HDi X7. Why would I buy this V6? Why not? Feel so confused 🤯

I already have a 136hp X7 Exclusive sedan.

Pretty much as per the title, my daughter's C3 1.4, 2006 41,000 miles has developed the above fault code in combination with prior/rough running when cold as in hesitation/poor performance etc. The above code relates to Controlled Thermostat Signal short circuit to earth or open circuit so I replaced the coolant sensor (only one temperature sensor...

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So i own a C4 Grand Picasso with 150k miles. These minivans have their engines so far below the dash that i wonder if its possible to remove the cylinder head without removing the engine from the car? I can't get a good view of the back of the engine!, even with all the scuttle and windscreen liner removed!

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The anti theft on my Citroen Nemo van keeps coming on now and again, bloody annoying, the spare key is just a normal one so can't even use that to fault find. I can go back to it later tonight and it will start fine (fingers crossed).

Seems to come on now and again, last time was August last year, when it was hot.

I've got a persistent fault with my C5, diagbox global assessment lists Headlamp/directional headlamps communication error in red I tried clicking on fault to open it up and gain more information but nothing happens
Any ideas? Should I be checking wiring etc?

Gino

While my X7 was jacked up to top up the diesel additive I thought I would replace the rear height sensor as it failed some time ago causing the rear of the car to sag a an inch or so.
I replaced the sensor and the car is now undrivable- bouncing up and down picking up every bump in the road. Its like being strapped to a road drill! :shock:
The...

Hi folks, bit of a problem with my engine it's a deisel 2.2 vtr 2004 when I start the engine it miss fires up to 2000 rpm with lots of blue smoke coming out of the exhaust once passed 2000 rpm it clears a seems to run ok could it be an injector sticking open .I have plugged one of the noid lights that flash to tell you that the signal for the...

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I guess this has been discussed many time before. At current the time duration between two ticks of the pressure regulator is 40 seconds, should I replace the accumulator sphere ?

Thanks

i have a c5x7 2012 1.6ehdi dv6c stop start and after fixing two wiring loom faults which gave an abs fault and second a push switch wired in as it would not start from the key traced first abs fault to 1 of its 12v supplies missing due to broken loom the starting issue was a broken wire in loom from the egs gearbox ecu and the engine ecu

but i...

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Not been active in posting for a while as a bad back has curbed working on my car , but feeling a little better I thought I would ask one of the experts about the footwell lights .
I'm going to change the colour of the bulbs to amber and having seen another post on the forum regarding changing the bulbs I was just wondering if only the...

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It is a number of years since I had a Citroen I used to do a lot of work on the GS range of cars I now have a berlingo 1.9D van which has a problem with the clutch as follows

The van will drive nice and smooth with very light gear changes then after a while the clutch pedal will semi stick dow so that you cannot get it out of...

hello, is it normal to have oil in the intercooler pipes for the engine intake? the amount is not much. Thanks, best regards
Citroen C5 tourer 2009 1.6 110hp

Good morning all,

I've noticed interesting issue on my 2014 Citroen GP. Four days ago filled diesel tank till pump stopped. After leaving station noticed that fuel level did not changed. Few engine stops and starts later it was same. Disconnected battery for about 20 minutes. That did not fixed issue. This morning filled tank again till pump...

Hello everyone, still loving this C5 even after having to spend £800 :? on a new steering rack due to the knuckle bit leaking power steering fluid. She is in tip top shape now just away to get the little bit of rust seen too once this lockdown is over 8-[ . Anyway some of my interior lights are not working and was wondering if all of them are T10...

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Attached a picture of the fuel tank (petrol) of my C5 2010. I would like to ask how the hoses connectors - the ones with the green and white locks can be removed from the fuel tank's cover nipples? what are the green and white markings for? I guess that one is the output of the fuel pump and the other is back line but which is what? I've tried...

First a couple of pictures of the thermostat assembly so you know what you are dealing with.
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Remove the air box and associated hoses, also the top intercooler hose, this will give you more room. Bolted to the top of the housing is a bracket that carries most of the wiring on that side, some of the nuts...

The engine cooling fan on my 2003 Zara Picasso 1.8sx does not work. I took it for an MOT and they abandoned it when it overheated during the emissions test. Under normal driving conditions it does not overheat. I tested the two fan resistors with my multimeter and both .54 Ohm and .8 Ohm were faulty so I replaced with new ones, but the fan will...

Following on from my ecomode threads, I've been checking the voltage at the battery with the engine running at tick over its around 14.7 it doesn't vary much when I rev it up suggesting a standard type alternator, out of curiosity I left it connected went out for a short drive, it was immediately noticeable how the voltage increased on the overrun...

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After installing some speakers in the back doors, the guys at the workshop forgot to replace a few screws. I don't know what they should look like, what size they are. I went to the local dealer to order them, but I didn'get my order for a month. I would like to look after them elsewhere.
Can you guys help me please with some pictures...

I'm trying to change the headlights on my xsara 2001, apparently i need to remove the front bumper.
I will appreciate some directions on how to remove it safely I'm really trying but can't find where to remove it from

See that Ottomobile are just producing a new 1/18th scale model of the BX 16v...

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Hi there!

As i have wandered down the road of identifiying my '06 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Forte I dug myself into a hole I can't get out. The body types and different names got me a bit confused so I'm hoping someone who really knows (not only guesses) could clarify some things for me.

What are the three silhouette types below? I mean what...

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I'm in a situation where I have no original VIN of the car but hopefully the engine's and transmission's serials match and could lead to identifying the original VIN of the car. I know that this might be a lot to ask, but hey, you never know before a few old FCF members tell you it's not possible that way.

Anyways here are my markings...

Hello all,
I'm having a 'mare with my Citroen Relay and would hugely appreciate your thoughts. I'm in France and working through this with my local Citroen dealer, who we've know for 30 years.
I'll describe the symptoms and the work done thus far...

Symptoms
Dashboard warning lights for Battery and Oil glowing very slightly when ignition is...

Hi everyone.

Well. My 2001 C5 has been verymuch troublefree as a daily drive for my mother since she had an arm operation. I have only recently discovered an issue. Apon closing the car with the remote, Usually the mirrors folds in by themselves. Well that stopped. If you close them in by operating the button above the electric window switches...

lost my temper today with the :redface: tailgate.. 2 armfuls of shopping long walk from store, and thinking already got my key poised between fingers ready push button open, but alas the tailgate refused, so now had to put shopping down and then bags fell over , cabbage did runner down car park and i just tore the blumin door right up as hard i as...