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Evenin' all.

Had a nightmare of a week. Both Xantia failed their MOT. Stupidly, War Horse didn't need doing until 14th April but I thought it was 4th April it was due and so took it earlier than needs be.

S1.

Suspension solid all round!

S1 Failure Sheet

It's not actually solid all round but it is hard. Front offside is fine.

I checked the...

Hi All,

On my C5 Mk.1 I have the ABS and ESP lights on and electrovalve fault without a code showing on my Delphi diagnostic.
Trying to action the ABS pump from the laptop does not make the pump operate.
Looking at the ABS live data with the diagnostic I see: software version - 0000, Supplier - Teves and Relay for solenoid valve - open circuit ....

Does this in the link below mean another change in oil spec I've just changed spec of oil in january to 0W20.
(see the chapter at the end)

Hi everyone .
My Relay 2.2 blue hdi 2020 has developed a nasty rocker cover leak . How difficult job is for a competent diy mechanic to reseal ? I understand is a injector out job? Any tutorials that you might know of? Thank you !

Bonjour à tous,

j'ai passer ma voiture à la valise code d'erreur : U1208, C1391 , P0562, 04A7, 05FF, 0992 . Le code 04A7 défaut éclairage de la plaque d'immatriculation, 05FF erreur de réinitialisation inatendue provenant du BSI, 0992 unité de relais du moteur: défaut d'indicateur de direction avant droit , U1208 (intermittent) défaut...

Hello,

?I need advice on my 2013 C3 1.0 VTi. The car has been consuming a lot of oil lately (over 1L per 1000km).
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Today, while pushing the engine at high revs, the engine light started flashing and the car cut all power. I had to let it coast until the light stopped flashing.
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Since the car burns so much oil, I'm wondering if this is a classic...

Hi all, thanks for adding me,
I have a 2015 c5 1.6hdi, I’ve been getting intermittent warning lights up, when I scanned car with diagbox I get communication error with the abs traction control, if I shut it all down let the car go to sleep it will randomly see the ecu, but not every time, I’ve had car to a Citroen specialist, he said needs a new...

2022 e-C4 MK2.

I have an orange spanner permanently on, and at start up or if I call up vehicle test from the menu I get an orange triangle and the message Electric traction system fault: repair needed (Then it tries to route me to the nearest dealer). This all started following a gentle hill start leaving a car park.
The car seems to drive...

Hi I have a Citroen c5 1.6 hdi 2012 and I have low boost pressure on hard acceleration the turbo is almost new 1 year ago and I have tested the vacuum pipes with miti vac and hold pressure and I have tried a new solenoid valve but only get 70% ocr in parameters on idle and 50% ocr on hard acceleration I suspect it could be a ecu problem do you...

Have a 15 reg C3 with an EB2FA (HMR) engine swap. The wiring harness is from the old engine so the connectors don't match the new VVT solenoids I have bought for it. Need to source the correct pigtail connector for the EB2FA VVT solenoids to splice onto the existing harness. No part number I can find, scrapyards around south Wales have come up...

Hello,

My car is a Citroën C3 1.4 Petrol, model year 2002/2003.

I’m having an issue with my automatic wipers. As soon as I switch the wipers to AUTO mode, the car gives 3 beep sounds.

After that, the wipers start working at a fixed interval (around every 9–10 seconds) even when there is no rain at all. Other than the initial beeps, there are no...

Hi folks. Bought a 3rd brake light for my DS3, however the connection is different. Anyone know what plug connector I need please? I've attached the pic of the 2 end fittings. Cheers

Hi,
2019 C3 Aircross Flair 1.2 SS 110
I need to top up my coolant (which looks light brown in the tank).
Amazon says any of these will do based on my reg - one is blue though? Can someone guide me on the correct one?

Bought a 1998 Saxo for my son last winter to learn to drive in this coming winter with work needed to get it running after a head gasket failure - it was very cheap but 89K and long MOT.
Young son has been super busy under instruction and we have completed the following
stripped head - had it skimmed - new head gasket and replace set tappets etc...

Hello!!!!! & Happy New Year to ALL

I came here to ask a simple question about Coolant replacement. But now just before we are heading to holiday i got the dashboard message saying i have only 700 Miles left!!!

i got it before couple of times and it disappeared itself 2 or 3 times! Now again i have left 650 Miles left so it looks persistent !...

I have a 2017 C4GP 1.6 blue HDI with a P2200 NOx sensor communication error.

Are there two Nox sensors on this year/engine, and if so is there an easy way to tell which sensor is giving the fault?

If there is only one sensor does anyone know the correct part number?

vin: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] if that helps

Thanks!

hello, i have changed the top strut mounts on the front suspension 4 times,and each time they start squeaking after a few days ….i tried different brands but the issue is still there,any help?

Hi, I am a brand new owner of a 2026 Citroen C4 hybrid automatic.I have never owned an automatic car before,if I am in drive or reverse, when I come to a stop, I cannot move the gear selector to park with the engine running,is this correct.If I apply the electric brake and switch the engine off then the gear selector automatically switches to...

There are many meanings on google for this error could someone please enlighten me how to fix? Thxs
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I'm just back from offshore, and the Citroen is lying slammed down at the workshop looking like something out of 'Stanced Nation'. It's not a break of containment in the hydraulics, as it still has all its LDS. However, this evening, I'm Grumpy AF, so I'm not in the mood to do any more forum archaeology looking for old but pertinent threads. I've...

Hi everyone,
I'm about to replace the rear O2 sensor (after the cat) in a 2009 C5 gasoline (Flexfuel). Bought a generic with following wires: 2 x White, Black and Gray. Wires comming from the car are: White, Purple, Black and Gray. The new sensor came without a connector (beside the fact that the cable is too short) so I'll solder it to the old...

Hi
I hope someone can give me some information on a couple of things.
The first question is..... when I park my Citroen C5 exclusive (estate) half on the road and half on the pavement and leave it, I start seeing suspension fluid leaking onto the road and also coming out of the suspension tank lid. What would cause this and is there a fix for it?...

Tengo un problema de arranque con mi Citroën C8 2.2 HDI Exclusive 2006 128 caballos. El coche no arranca. El motor gira, el motor de arranque funciona, todas las luces se encienden, pero el coche no arranca. Llevo seis meses con el coche parado. He utilizado el DIAGBOX y me salen los fallos U1108, U1308 y U1213. Me da fallo de comunicación con la...

I have a citroen c4 grand Picasso, 2017, 1.6, diesel. Car lost a bit of power while driving, then all lights came up and then stopped completely and wouldn’t start anymore.
The only error that came up was the crankshaft position sensor which we have changes and no more faults are coming up.

I’ve had mixed advice, fuel pump or skipped timing. I...

Does anyone know how can I do firmware update. I tried through Citroen Update app, but getting CITROËN UPDATE does not allow the update for this vehicle. We recommend you to access to the website of the brand

Does anyone know how to get the system primed after the pump is removed/line is disconnected? And how much fluid goes in the line?
I am able to use Diagbox to Check of the additive pump adding flow which spits out about 10-15ml (it's supposed to spit out 20ml)
Would 15ml be approximately the right amount to prime the lines?

Further details:
- The...

Sorry if this has been asked but I wasn't able to find an answer for this specific engine variant.

I have a relay 2.0 bluehdi with DW10FU engine. According to Citroen Approved Engine and Gearbox Oils section DW10FD and DW10FC need 0W30. This is the closest match to my engine code. Can I safely assume mine takes the same oil?

Also if 5w30 used...

Hi, Not been on here for a while but part exchanged my wife's 2019 C3 Aircross for a 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6hdi only 9990 miles on the clock as owned by an elderly couple since new and full Citroen service history. The issue we have is after we purchased it and got home we found out it was going into economy mode all the time, the garage we...

Hi,

Have a new car, Citroën C3 Aircross MAX Petrol/Hybrid. Still getting used to all the buttons and displays - user manual not very good I have to add.

However, I have a question, what is this symbol meant to indicate on the Head Up Display on the dashboard? See attached image. Cant find it in any of the documentation, or am I being dumb!...

Hi guys,

I'm getting intermittent warnings related airbag/pretensioner faults, it's getting worse in the past few weeks though.

I've come across some really useful posts here on the forums and based on the error code I have (B0001 Level 1 Driver's Air Bag Line Fault ) I was able to determine that it is indeed outside of the nominal range. It's...

Anyone got advise how get rid of p1206 on a 2013 nemo hdi please?

On engine shutdown my pre-2011 1.6hdi is making an electronic whine but no click that I had on a previous engine.
I assume this means that the EGR valve is not cleaning itself as intended?

Evening folks. A very basic question here as I am obviously using the wrong spare fuse name when trying to order a fuse. Simply put, I was doing a test of certain fuses in the dashboard fusebox. One which I accidentally took out and proceeded to completely lose was the SH fuse, or otherwise named Shunt fuse, so obviously my car turns over now but...

I have a Citroen Jumpy 2012. The startengine doesn't run when turning the key to starting position. After some examination the problem is that no current is coming to the solenoid contact. When putting a screwdriver between the solenoid contact and the positive contact on the startengine the startengine runs and the engine starts directly....

Please help, one of my bulbs is also flickering, it's not the bulb because I have three of them and when I position them on the other side it works normally, every time I change the ballast complete with the bulb. I am in Croatia and currently I don't have an answer on the local forum.
What I know - it's not the bulb and the ballast
What I don't...

My Citroën C3 Mk2 1.4 HDi 2012 has developed intermittent electrical issues. The main symptoms are the front headlights and wipers activating on their own, random error for pre tension system and the remote key working inconsistently.

I ran diagnostics with Lexia and initially saw random EGR faults along with CAN communication errors. I replaced...

Hello!
I need help!
How to tighten the injector clamping screw of a 2015 Citroen c4 picasso 2.0 HDI, or how many Nm should I tighten it with?
Screw size M8
Delphi injector
Engine DW10FD

VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thx Zsolo

Hi,

I have a 67 plate Citroen Relay which won't start when it is cold outside. If it is around 4C or below, I turn the key and hear the relay click. But the starter doesn't turn at all. Once the outside air temp has warmed up, or I've put the diesel heater on for a bit (it's a campervan in conversion), it will start straight away no issues and no...

Hi, our 2017 2.0hdi 160 GP has thrown up the light for the additive pump. I plan to get it sorted but also wondered if, other than being annoying, there'd be any consequences to just continuously driving it and adding eolys manually at each fill up...

Would it progress to STOP from SERVICE?

Thanks in advance!

Paul

Hi all,

I have a 2015 Citroën C4 1.6 HDi semi-automatic. I am changing the clutch and have now noticed that the layshaft bearing is damaged. Would someone be able to tell me the following:

1. What is the size of the bearing?
2. Is it possible to change it without stripping the gearbox?

Thanks in advance!

Rod

hi

all got a 2003 2.0 c5 mk1 citroen with 4l auto box and was told by the org owner it hasnt got a turbo but not sure anyone tell me or give me a idea were to look

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Hi
yesterday the fuel gauge reading 2 marks down, I decided to top the tank up and put in 14.31 lt till it clicked off.
When I got back into the car to drive away the fuel tank gauge showed the same , not full..
Is this one of the funies that dictate you must put a minimum number of lts in for it to register or is something else amiss.
The miles...

Hi everyone, having an issue with the rear door of my 2009 citroen nemo van, and I thought it's probably about time I come on here and ask the experts!

Basically I've got a BSI that won't go to sleep and drains the battery in 2 days of no use, using a Thinkcar diagnostic scanner I found in live data that the rear door is showing as open when...

I've followed the BSI Reset/ Battery Disconnection / Reconnection but now when I remove the battery negative lead the alarm sounds and will only stop when I reconnect the lead back and use the remote to silence the alarm.
I've had the car 3 years and done the procedure many times, to charge the battery, install new radio etc. In fact I didn't...

Hi,

I have a Citroen relay 2006 2.2hdi with a Rmn engine code and I want to replace the timing belt but can't find any timing marks on cam or crankshaft pulleys.
Does any one have any ideas how to do it ?

thanks

Hi, I need to power my ECU directly (not powering up suddenly as no Eml on dash and no start) to see if the car starts, does anyone know which pins are 12v+ on this ECU so I can run a direct 12v+ supply to see if the car starts? And is this acceptable to continue using the car? Thanks.

Hi Folks

Nemo when start seems ok leave it a few seconds will make a couple of knocks/kinda change pitch
Then go to normal and then sound like a bag of spanners for a few secs

Spoke to garage and they are unsure as it seems like if your playing the piano
all notes are the same and then drops 1

This nemo at 50k is costing me a lot in repairs...

Hi all, I have a C8 2005 2.0HDI and I have a sudden issue in that the ECU has no power.
Got out of it 8PM last Sunday no issues, went to start Monday lunchtime, as i turned key to start, central locking 'clunked' and elec fold mirrors whirred briefly but didn't fold (?!) Followed by Immediate beep with immobiliser fault message on LCD display....

Hi All, noticed recently that my aircon system still blowing cold air when C4 Grand Picasso is turned off. Also, I'm hearing some whirring noise underneath the steering column every time car is turned off. Would appreciate any assistance/ views please? Thanks.

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I know this has been done to death here but my wipers on my C5 2011 plate threw a wobbly. They were working one minute and then next time I switched on the ignition they weren't. The car sat for 2 weeks while I contemplated my next move, wipers still not working on numerous attempts. I bit the bullet and bought a second hand master (drivers...