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Hi All
Just a quick question about the cool box. Does the aircon have to be switched on to cool the cool box? The reason I ask is that I am confused, if the aircon is on the whole car is cool so a drink won't get warm and on a chilli day when the heating is on it would be nice to grab a nice cool drink?

Ta
Louis

Hi all

So now have replaced alternator and idler tensioner. Everything seems to be giving up the ghost one after another?!

Power steering pump is making a right grumbling sound when I listen with a screwdriver? Is it bearings or the pump on the way out? Easy to get hold of and reasonable price?

Also while down there with engine running the...

Please help me... I need torque setting for the head cylinder bolts... and crankshaft chain timing and camp timing for the citroen c4 2012,1.4 engine please.

Hi we have the dreaded heater failure. Hopefully the problem is the white and blue connector which seems to have overheated and burnt. Anyone know of cheap replacement or part number.

Can you tell me if the above is - a part, repair or new unit?

Thanks

Peter

My front offside side light hasn’t been working for a couple of weeks.

Finally had time to check it today.

The white plastic holder where the lamp slots into has melted! The lamp had been replaced about five months ago. I think the holder wasn’t pushed in all the way into the headlamp unit when refitting and this has caused heat to build up....

Afternoon all, just joined so if this has already been asked/answered, please point me in the right direction... But to be fair, it seems the C5 is a bigger problem :?

Anyway, as per the subject, I have a 2007 C4 1.6hdi SX which was left for 2wks in May when we went to Croatia. Came back, started the car and all bells & bongs going doolally.

I...

Strange, very damp under the right hand passenger seat BACK rhs, localised around the right side seat belt unit....not in the rear footwell, not in the boot, very dry under the car in the area of the seat belt mount....

Hi all
My 2005 C4 has been giving me a kicking again :(

I am 99% sure i now need a replacement engine fusebox just not sure which one i need so any help appreciated :)
I have already done the blower bridge ( not shown in pics) but the pictures show the fusebox before that bridge ( 15 months ago) :)
Something i did not pick up on was the fact that...

Anyone can help me??
I have been messin with bsi configuration with diagbox. Now when lights switch is 0 or auto at night al lights are flashing: front, back, intetior, buttons,.... they stop when manualy turn switch to on position. Where can I find stock parametres configuration for my c5 x7 2008 , headlights with hp24w drl,

my accelerator pedal is a little slack - can pull it up about an inch. where is the adjustment part located? also, would the slackness affect the idle speed when engine is warm? for example, when stopping at traffic lights the engine will slowly return to idle. if I press the accelerator, the engine will stay in high revs and slowly come down. the...

My C5 had no undertray when I bought it. I hope to quiet the racket of the 180k mile 2.0 diesel a little by replacing it.

I have looked in the parts software for my VIN it offers two different shapes with no extra info to work out which one I would need.

Does anyone know which part number I want?

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

So on Friday I'll be going to a guy to go view and (hopefully) secure the deal to buy a 1981 Citroen CX Prestige with one of Citroen's earliest Automatic Gear Boxes (ZF 3HP22). His selling it to me R8,000 (South African Rand) which is a damn fine steal. Now, my problem is it's pretty hard to find what oil to use or what oil equivalent to use on...

Hi everyone!
I need the advice how to reboot/reset BSI on my C4 picasso 2015 (b78). Basically I disconnected the positive wire from the battery without waiting for the bsi to shutdown and when I connected the battery back and started the car the battery stopped charging and I got big red STOP on the dash.
I seen the instructions for older...

Hello guys, on the off chance that someone here might know what's going on with my car?!

Non hyperactive xantia, goes up and down as it should, clean fluids and system was flushed, new spheres. I just replaced the rear height corrector and the new one is behaving the same as the one that was taken off. I stand in the boot, the back end sinks but...

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My new X7 is still giving me a lovely ride but I am beginning to notice a few minor defects. Firstly the dimming interior mirror doesn't appear to be, the light is on but I still get blinded by idiots with misaligned headlights.

Secondly the throttle response is very sensitive, its quite easy to do a kangaroo start with it it - although it might...

Morning Gents,

I've picked up the above car yesterday (trade sale so I can't return it) and when driving at motorway speeds and you accelerate the clutch will sometimes slip. Its hard to tell sometimes as the engine is so quiet. There is a little vibration sometimes at idle so I suspect the DMF is wearing out and the clutch isn't far behind.

The...

I m trying to find out the difference between the following engines:
DW 10 FUD. and DW 10 FB.
I ve tried emailing Citroen customer help but they tell me they don't deal with technical questions.
Can anyone suggest the best way to get an answer?

I am about to fit towbar wiring. I am using 7-way relay, Do I get my pick-up from the wires going to rear light clusters? Lots of wires down the left hand side of the boot, what.

TIA wigelywoo

Hi All,

About to sort out my front suspension height on X7, but I need to know if mine has an suspension ECU or not.

As instructions state once height is within the correct parameters i.e., 130mm -190mm optimum 160 mm, to input into diagbox and allow the car to do the rest.

My X7 has electronic suspension in the global test but this always...

Hello, I am helping a friend with her 2003 C5 2,0 hdi. Had the antipollution warning( car running, But only 3000rpm), and after troubleshooting I found that fuse F14 in the engine compartment was blown, and again If I put a New one in. The fuse controls engine sensors. I found out that it was the electrical connector on the fuel filter housing...

Hi all, does anyone know how to identify multi plug types?

Years ago i replaced the 4 injector plugs and the wiring harness on my old xm sei. They were Bosch EV1, two pin type.

I'm looking to make a wiring harness that has the 7 (or maybe 8) pin plug for a CX / BX ignition module and the 3 pin plug to the distributor.

Are these commonly...

Hi everyone

While waiting for my car to arrive I have been looking over all the service details. One however, seems to be slightly elusive. The Highpressure diesel pump. Should the pump have a certain position in relation to the camshaft it drives of, or doesn't it matter, I'm thinking timing as with older style pumps. I can't think it needs to...

Hi all got a citroen c3 1.6 fitted with the sensodrive auto system. Car is my sisters in laws and is lovely tidy clean motor.

Issue was it started to bunny hop. Jerk and then kepted getting the auto light flashing and the snow flake.

My thinking aa clutch actuator. Did diagnostics on it with lexia and it did confirm that there was a issue with...

Hi,

My alternator is almost dead and I need to remove it. The problem seems to be at the regulator brushes because if I hit him with a spanner in the brushes area is starting to charge for some time.
I have an idea to remove the alternator but it will be great to see a procedure or at least some steps from someone who already did it.
The car is...

Looking for a little bit of help and advice on a Citroen Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi vtr+ egs, 2010 (10 plate)
One of the problems with this car it's pull away in first gear or reverse gear it Juddering on very light throttle. it feels like someone is banging the clutch in and out very quickly much faster than one can really do it. From reading articles...

Where is the location of throttle cable on 2005 2.0 HDI ? Peddle gone slack and not getting full throttle

So I'm in the process of buying a '97 Xantia 2.0 16v in Australia, and it's had the necessary state inspection done on it. Failed on a few things of course - tyres, brake pads which is OK, but then there's the catalytic converter. I'm in the UK for a bit, so I'm gonna try to get the cat here and take it with me.

The car

VIN is...

=P~ Hello

I recently purchased a C4 1.6 HDI 05 plate, love it to bits but the immobiliser chip in the main remote key broke ( Electronic Anti-theft faulty message when key is in ignition barrel).

At first I thought it was the ignition immobiliser ring that broke since lock barrel feels loose, but the previous owner managed to find the spare key...

Hi my S1 Xantia, well the clutch clip snapped about 5 years ago, my local garage told me the clutch was heavy , so they fitted new clutch, cable and clip. I thought that the clutch would see the car out, but no. This June the clutch clip snapped, so I got a different garage to replace clip . They said all sorted you will be ok now . Two weeks ago...

Hi everyone, First post (please be gentle).

I bought a 2005 Citroen C8, just last week. 1 owner, from new. 68,000 miles. Never missed a service, according to the Service Record log book.

I drove half a mile, this morning, to pick up a friend. All OK.

When I restarted the engine, the power steering had stopped working.

I can drive it but...

I wanted to buy a Xantia VSX Break from a guy in a different province from me, but he says there's an issue with the Automatic Gearbox.
The car apparently shifts nicely while cold, but when the car gets warm he told me there's no gears. As in, the car doesn't shift at all, no reverse or drive gears when put into reverse or drive.

This is the...

Sometimes my C5 2.0 HDI 2006 will not start at once, but needs 3 or 4 attempts. Lexia failure code is U2000, main wake up call. What does this mean and what can I do to solve the problem?

regards
Steen Joergensen

I need to change the front discs and pads on a 06/2014 registered Relay, pre facelift.

ECP list about 6 versions and the only one that has the same dimensions to the discs on my van is listed as facelift but my van is pre facelift by a month or 2. Was there a cross over when the new brakes were fitted to the old vans? Has someone previously...

Hi Folks

I have started a new thread because no one has replied on this subject from my other one, or nobody has one and I find that hard to believe.

I am seriously considering buying the new shape model - if I can get some positive feedback about it. The last C5 I owned was a Mk1 and I wasn't very impressed with it, especially after running...

Well what can i say, a sucker for punishment or maybe i just know how good they really are :rofl2:

It is a MK2 2000 W plate HDI ( 90bhp) with 75k on the clock, has spent approx 10 years in Spain ( exported and imported by same owner ), interior is as close to mint as you can get apart from an after market stereo, so yes on the lookout for an...

Just had MOT failure for lights. Passed last year and were not adjusted since, so I forgot to recheck them :roll:

See attached image. Can this be adjusted easily at home without the test machine?
Not sure what has happened. I believe that the bulb is seated correctly.

Failed for the o/s incase is not obvious from the image!

Hi,
came out one morning recently and found the rear of the car had sunk while parked.
Pressed the key fob to unlock the car and the pump kicked in, rising the car to normal height.

I raised the car using the usual suspension button, disconnected the car battery and put axle stands under the car before giving each piston/ram rubber gaiter a...

So... Some numpty reversed into my N/S mirror on a car park, breaking the upper from the lower and denting my door in the process :? :evil:

So I need to replace the mirror. Are all X2 electric mirrors the same? My mirror lowers when engaging reverse gear, not sure if this affects things?

Thanks!

It seems when I have all the doors open for a wile
and keep it unlocked for a bit
When I get in it to drive the internal alarm keeps
going off
How do I stop the internal alarm
I’ve stopped the van got out ( unlocked it and locked
it, it sometimes works but not all the time

Hi All,
I have just tried to reset a low additive warning on a C4 Grand Picasso and it keeps coming up Erasing of faults failed , any ideas?.
Also, the service counter, which increases by 1 each time you clear faults has a limit of 50, what happens when you get to 50 - does it self destruct? :?
Stu

Really strange one this.

When accelerating the other day, it revs just died, as if I had switched the engine off, next minute it was fine?

Also today, I noticed that the brake lights are coming on when the clutch pedal is pressed. Could this be a faulty brake pedal switch?
If so, has anyone replaced theirs and is it an easy job/quick fix??

I...

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Going through a junction today a car pulled out and pranged the rear 1/4 panel.. Pretty gutted actually this rare Mk1 sinker VSX is an ongoing project. I know the car pretty much inside and out.

O well, it's with the insurance people now but obviously it's uneconomical to repair. Not sure what to do next :(

Hey guys looking to find and cost a replacement fuel pressure regulator for 2.0 hdi tourer 136 bhp

Does anyone know the price from Citroen of the following items:

1531.20 Fuel Pump Lock Ring
1531.24 Fuel Pump Lock Ring Seal

The Part No. on the lock ring I've got is 9621364680 which I believe is equivalent for 1531.20.
I can get the lock ring on eBay for £6.50.

However, the seal is a different story. I can't find it for sale by itself, but I...

HDI 1.6 Diesel - I dont think its ever been cleaned🙈

Local car wash said theyd do it for £10 ... not confidence inspiring... I was wondering if anyone could suggest the best solvent/soap and brushes/tools I could use to clean/loosen grime before I took it to the steam clean car wash place..??

Im aware of caution needed ito not pressure washing...

This I the pump in our Renault Espace. But I believe both Citroen and Renault cars are equipped with the same ATE MK60 unit? So asking here instead since unfortunately not so much activity in the Renault section's here..

I had the fault code for the pump motor sircut. Disassembling I found allot of rust inside from the drive bearing outer ring on...

I probably ought to admit to myself that I'm not going to do anything with these. Two blue HDi estates.

The more recent one is an SX, with the 110hp engine and I think 170K miles. It got retired a couple of years ago when a brake hose blew. Since then the starter motor has failed too (discovered when wanting to move it temporarily). Otherwise it...

One horn has stopped working on my car. That the other one works suggests it’s the horn unit that’s faulty rather than a fuse (which I’ve tested), relay, or wiring. I’ve tried giving it a tap which made no difference, and the plug-in connections appear sound.

I can see the horns from the top of the engine bay, but replacing the faulty one appears...