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It's had a snapped timing belt, and snapped the camshaft in two places, ripped the rocker cover bolts out etc. Obviously the valves will be dead, so new head.

I've been trying to get the head off, but am defeated by the exhaust manifold. I just can't get behind it even with the engine rocked forward on the bottom mount. So I'm thinking engine...

I have a small leisure battery, but would love to get a bigger one. Space is at a premium though. I look at that air filter box and think of how much battery space it takes up.

God knows the DW8 is a boy racer's engine, so I was thinking a cone filter for that extra chavtastic look. But then I discovered that it makes a bit of a chavtastic...

2003 xsara Picasso, pulled up at a driveway, and it stalled, would not restart. battery went flat .got a tow home, and overnight recharged the battery.engine still will not start
many years ago I bought a Autel maxiscan obd reader... and for the first time of use is telling me...P0135 o2 sensor heater bank 1, P0200,injector cct open, P0350...

Just before Christmas I was returning from the workshop home and on rounding a corner there was a metallic 'crack' sound. The rest of the journey (25miles) seemed uneventfull albeit with the slight knocking on taking up drive. I couldn't see any obvious failing joints of any sort on either front axle. In the 3 years I've ran Auld Katy the Xantia I...

Hi all,
I discovered the forum and have spent the last two hours reading post after post. So much information........
Recently purchased a 2012 C5 160 HDi exclusive estate car - 75K, Kms so under 50K miles. Very happy with it but noticing some minor problems.
I've added to a post about fan speed only operating at max but there are two other issues...

Hello all and happy new year.

I am having a problem with idle on my c5 2.2hdi. The problem is after the car is at working temp and stop with the car out of gear and clutch up the idle is as if its firing on 3, put the clutch peddle down and it idles OK. If I push the clutch down and up a few times at standstill it goes after a while and idles OK...

Hi guys.
I've a citroen c5 Tourer Exclusive 2.0hdi 2011.
My car was almost 2 months in garage without using it. So the battery depleted.
I tried to jump start it with no success. So I took off the battery and charged it outside the vehicle.
Today, after installing the charged battery the car gives no signal whatsoever. Neither a single dash light...

Increasing ethanol is gunna be added to petrol.........

Can the forum list the reasonably modern Citroen cars say form 2000 onwards that can use 10% added ethanol without problems, or are all older citroens doomed ?

Also, is winter diesel at the pumps yet ?

I have finally solved the EGS repair on the C4 caused by sloppy reinstallation of positive lead from battery to the BSM fusebox touching the casing of the main ECU. Sorted after short period (48 months) culminating today in exploratory drag down the local country road outside the front of the property, flipping through the 6 speeds of the EGS...

Driving today on motorway, as soon as I hit the cruise control I got an error on the dash

It said something like EPS/ART error get your car repaired
or EGR/APS anyway the first one started with E and the second started with A
* I know the EGR is a thing, but can't be sure if it said EGR or not.

It is only on the screen for a couple of seconds...

hi everyone,
i have a 98 xantia v6 petrol not starting. i had this problem last year intermittently, every now and then not starting but most of the time it did. then it was parked up for about 30 days and now when i try it is like dead. interesting on the dash when i turn to ignition only the red battery light is on, no other lights, nor the...

I have a 2005 C5 estate. The rear door (tailgate) has stopped working. I can open the Glass door and then reach in to unlock the door with a screwdriver. Can anyone tell me if the wiring loom is easy to replace or repair, or the approximate cost of dealer repair.
Thanks.

Hi all

Before you ridicule me for even suggesting the idea of tuning a non turbo engine, please hear me out on this one...

A friend of mine works for an exhaust company, and they work with DPF's and are looking at ways to clean them out once clogged. So he's turned to me to ask whether you can increase fuelling on an engine such as the DW8 to...

Since moving here in 2006 we have owned 6 Citroens:--- Xantias, Xsara Picasso, C5, C3 Picasso. First significant problem occurred today - we had used the C5 and C3 to go down to our local Citroen garage so as to leave the C5 there for a service. It is a 5mile journey each way.

On the way back the C3 (just over 2 years old, bought new, just 20...

Just had the letter through- is anyone else affected?

Rear window seals are apparently faulty- will report back after a service tomorrow!

Hi all
My nightmare with the visiting C5 took a new twist today.
For several weeks now, it has been started, moved into/out of a shed and turned off again, never getting a chance to warm up.
I explained to my neighbour that that's particularly bad practice with modern diesels, so today, anticipating I'd be calling to finally have a proper go at...

Hello to all

Could you recommend a company who would supply the under body trays?
I'm looking for the one fitted to the back of the car.

The car is a Citroen C5 X7 estate

Cheers

Jack

Om Tuesday my screenwash pump was fine, yesterday we had a severe frost and the washer didnt work. Obviously frozen , today its mot as cold but pump wont work. Took pump off and tested against a battery, works fine. Yest lamp to the plug and tried the switch, no live. The earth is ok, and the wipets still work when you operate the wash. It can...

Hi all,
After a bit of advice on a P0403 fault code egr circuit fault.
The car is a 2001 xsara picasso with 6FZ 1.816v petrol engine. MIL came on and the car has logged faults from both lambda sensors and the egr fault. The egr is an electrically operated unit with a 5 pin plug and no vacuum lines.

Is there a way to test the pins in both the...

Yesterday after driving about 20kms, the service lamp went on along with parking brake fault (I hope that's the right quote) and to complete the show - the two lamps, the abs and the esp went on as well. I arrived my destination and after a few hours drove back home. again, the same scenario after about 15-20kms. the same occurred today. any...

Hi, my relay van says on the dash alarm unavailable when I start it up, just wondered if anyone would know why this is? I tried testing it by locking the van with key fob and then opening with just the key, all the indicators flash but no sound. I haven’t had the van too long and it could of been there since I bought it I just didn’t notice. Any...

Hi!

I have a 2007 Citroen Dispatch 2.0 hdi that is refusing to be repaired! or not making it easy to repair!!!
The following codes are coming up :
P0215 SUPPLY RELAY CONTROL OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT TO EARTH OR SHORT CIRCUIT TO +BATTERY
P0686 POWER RELAY CONTROL SHORT CIRCUIT TO EARTH OR OPEN CIRCUIT
P1169 INJECTOR VOLTAGE CONVERTER VOLTAGE MORE...

I have a problem with the recirculation flap on my 2005 C4 (I) 1.6. I suspect it is stuck in closed position, there is no sound from a flap moving when I press the button and it get very humid in the car after 10-15 minutes
and lot of dew on the windows. This is happening only when its cold outside and the air-condition turns off, cold means...

Hi,

Just wondering if you can buy poly bushes for the Xsara? I've not seen any online during my searches.
There is an issue with either the DL or the roll bar bush - I think it's the latter.

Thanks.

Hi Guy's, I hope you can help me as I'm wishing I hadn't started this job lol

I'm trying to remove the gearbox to replace the clutch but I'm having a bit of trouble.

I've removed 2 starter bolts either side of the solenoid but can't even feel the third let alone see it, any tips for this?

Also up top I'm struggling to remove the bracket which...

Hello

Today, 0°C outside, my blower was rattling for the first 5 minutes of driving.
Are bearings or the shaft of the blower accessible so they could be lubed?

Hi all
I'm certain this must have been covered before, but my clockwork daytime internet and clumsy inability to find the magic combination of words to make the search work are making it too hard to find, so with humble apologies, could somebody point me in the right direction, please?
What has happened is, as follows.
As some of you will know,...

Hello to all.

Thinking of doing the 205 raid sometime in the future - long term plan though.

However - it gives us the excuse to buy another cheap 205 and play with it.

All cars competing have to have a valid Controle Technique (MoT) - so it would have to look stock under the bonnet.

We have a 1.7d that we use every day (called Sticky Snot -...

Hi all,

Greetings from Gibraltar!

I recently acquired a low mileage Citroën C5 'Premier' (LHD, continental European model). It has the standard stereo system and includes Bluetooth. My phone pairs perfectly fine (Huawei P20 Pro - Android 8) and phone calls are executed and answered without an issue. However, there is no option for audio...

Hi all, thanks to Mirifioriman I have a replacement pair of Xantia strut tops and gaiters in good condition.

20180707_153744 by Graeme McNulty , on Flickr

I need to convert the new struts with small pipe connections to the larger 10mm pipe fixings for hydractive type.

Here's the hydractive pipe connectors:
20180707_153803 by Graeme McNulty ,...

Hi my steering rack needs replacing i can get a new rack for £120 , just wondering what sort of job it is to change been told by acouple of garages its a big job and needs subframe dropping and said over £200 for labour . Does anyone know anyone cheaper in the pontefract area many thanks

Hello!

Car related is Citroen Xsara VTS -98. Problem is that there is no noticeable difference in voltage whether the car is running or only ignition on. Alternator would be the most sensible cause but I'm afraid there may be more.

Then some details. This car has some other electrical issues too. There is some leds strips installed on to the...

Hi

The left caliper hand brake cable is seized. I have a spare one . How complicated is it to change it ? Is there any thread/documentation describing how to do it ?

Thanks

The car has traveled to the eternal Citroen fields

I run my 1999 DW8 1.9D Citroen Dispatch (very similar to the XUD9) on various blends of SVO. Depending on the overnight temperature I go for these SVO:Derv ratios:

10+ degrees: 100%
7-9 degrees: 90%:10%
4-6 degrees: 75%:25%
1-3 degrees: 60%:40%
below 0 degrees: 50%:50%

You know what's annoying though? A run of warmish nights, then one night in...

Drivers side genuine Citroen part front wiper blade rubber is braking up after less than a year. I don’t have the receipt to return it so bought a pair of Bosch Aero replacements which don’t fit the arms properly - there’s a taper on the arm which stops the after market blade from fitting correctly.
I’m loathe to buy another Citroen one as they...

Will 175-70-13 tyres fit a standard arch using a standard 13 metal rim, anybody know ?

I have been challenged to take the AX where the Land Rovers go so need new tyres :)

Hi all. I have read all topics on c5 mk1 automatic gearbox problem, and so far did not find answer (although have found some good advices).

Here is my problem. When i start my car i can drive it for few minutes then it just stop, engine is running but gerbox is dead. After 10min. waiting i can drive it again for few minutes more.

I know that...

At the end of my tether with this, hope someone on here can help.
My egr cooler failed two months ago.
Took the garage a while to diagnose as they thought it was head gasket then cracked block. Engine out and stripped obviously...
Realised it was the cooler so replaced it. Rebuilt engine with skimmed head, Re ground valves block X-ray etc all ok....

Hi guys,
Last Sunday I've got this error while driving and soon after it was followed by economy mode and I couldn't start the engine anymore.
Any idea what is this related to?
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Thanks a lot!

Driver side is on the left, 1.6 2005 Citroen hatchback 4Door, VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] ... My part finally came but I'm having issues:

I am trying to figure out where my blower resistor is, aka this part:

I thought it was actually underneath my glove box but I can't find nothing there, maybe I'm just blind but I figured it would be semi visible...

Hello My Friends! :P
My name is Isaac Mor I'm and I'm a new member of this awesome forum.
It was my dream and soon it's coming true, to drive from Israel to the northest point of Europe, Northcape in Norway, from there I will take a ship to North America, driving through USA all the way to Alaska, about 60K KM.
My car is Citroen Xsara 1.8 v16...

Hi everyone

Well took my C4 VTS out for a long drive after doing cambelt. All went well. Although. Today while washing the car I looked underneath and saw my rear silencer got watermarks running from the center seam. So i guess after 15 years the silencer is starting to rust through from the inside....

My previous car had an aftermarket...

Hello All,

Happy new year to all, now to the problem/ issue.

Just changed the DRL's on my C5 x7 checked they were working and refitted bumper( Make: Lumro)

Next day nearside not working,before I had to remove bumper again enough room for my hand to reach bulb holder and moved it slighty bingo working again. I did notice it would turn and bulb...

Hello guys and girls, first post here. Long story short: Me and my dad spent hours getting everything off (due to complications along the way), and now we are stuck on getting the CV joint off to replace the torn rubber boot with a plastic one. Problem is, we cannot get it off no matter how much my dad tried hammering it off. Any...

I have a Berlingo with the petrol 1.4 engine with VDO devices.
Sometimes the throttle goes dead, first noticed it going over a bumpy cattle grid.
I replaced the throttle body but no good.
So now i just unplug the TPS /throttle position sensor and it is OK for a while.

Anybody had this one?
I have ordered one from the Uk as i can't get one here,...

Hi ,its that time of year again. The c5 has 86k on the clock now and since spending 2k on the gear box last year has not put a foot wrong , but the clutch has started to slip now and again. I can drive for a week and no problem then it starts to get over come by my heavy left foot.

So I have been looking at a low milage c4 picasso with the egs...

I have ordered a new battery with a little extra oomph as C8s do draw a lot of power.

BSI Reset / Battery Disconnect / Reconnect Procedure

Hi all,
I have this XM, which has inoperative central locking/power locking hatch - all other doors and petrol filler flap work, except for the hatch, which is quite annoying especially so as the hatch lock seems to have this dreaded spinning fault as well. So I can't lock or unlock (I did pull off hatch trims, which allows me to lock and unlock...

Hi, does anyone know who makes Citroen parts or if National are genuine parts?

Thanks