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I have seen an aftermarket front parking sensor kit that I like the look of. Its a 4 sensor kit that it actuated by a press on the brake pedal and stays on for a short while after the brake press. Ideal for parking my auto C5.
I will need to find a 12v for brake lights and reverse lights ideally near the fusebox by the glove box.
Has anyone done...

Hi getting some rub on inside of rear arches on my Picasso 2001

Many say change rear beam but how hard is it to change pivot bearing etc?

Hi, a newbie here......

The haynes manual suggest remove the engine to change the water pump ?? creative or what......

Anyways its cam belt time in 2 weeks and since the water pump is driven by the cam belt, its probably best to replace that as well.

I have not checked yet but the haynes picture looks as if the water pump housing, the part that...

Guys. I've had the anti pollution warning on and off for ages.usually a few switching off and on clears its bbeen on for 3 days now and not going off but car drives ok.any ideas?.

Hi everybody!
My wife's car, 2006, 35,000 on the clock, good condition, value c £1700.... but now has developed the dreaded Sensodrive/gearbox/drive failure. The local Citroen garage have put it in the machine ( £55 ) and it comes back with P1755, Clutch actuator ( Main dealer, £770 to do the job )and the same dealership says I will probably need...

Great, I've seen on here in one thread a parts diagram exploded view, brilliant, but how can i access this wonderful info please ?

Hi Guys,

Firstly I want to say hi. I only bought a used 2009 C5 2.0 Diesel yesterday and I am already looking for info as I found myself at th side of the road already. Hopefully this is something small. When I picked up the car last night I noticed the temperature gauge was changing every once in a while. It was hovering around the 4 bars but...

Hi Guys, my name is Andy and im new to this forum and would like some advice if poss.
I have a c4 VTR+ that has stood on my drive for over a year due to me having an injury that left me unable to drive. I removed the battery some months ago. But recently after deciding to get rid of the car I bought a new battery in the hope of the car of starting...

Hi Guy's
I would have thought that Citroen would have this problem solved by now. My 2009 c5 x7 had to have both front door window regulators renewed so I thought that my 2011 c5 x7 would have been sorted but no, the drivers side window has gone, no up, no down. Is there anywhere on the net that gives you a detailed fitting guide so as I might...

It's been a while since I've posted here but I'm back looking for advice about the clutch on my Xantia Exclusive Estate with the HDI engine.
On my way to work, changing up from 2nd to 3rd, gears crunched and pedal went floppy. Still had a little bit of clutch but bite point near the floor and grinding noise when changing gear. After a couple of...

Is it possible to get a copy of the cars handbook from on here please ??

So, car is a 2011 C4 1.4 VTi and there is a slight leak on the gear selector rod seal.
Looks like this

Can the seal be changed(it's available to buy on citroen.service) without disassembling the gearbox?

Hi

The Air recirculation ( climate control ) in my Citroen C4 VTS doesn't work. I removed the glove box detached the servo motor that moves the flap and saw that when the recirculation button is pressed the motor rotates but for a short way. As I have spare servo motor I did this test with several motors and they all rotates a bit. It looks that...

How long should front bushings last i bought tbe best that was available at the tine together for both sides the drop links, rods ball joints and so on was replaced in nov 2015 on my last mot 2017 advisory was issued;

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) same for the offside.
Ive...

Hello I wonder if you can help. A quick bit of history, recently the engine lost power and the car became difficult to drive. Once home checked underneath and the CAT was glowing cherry red. Had the CAT changed then it started running very unevenly/misfiring terribly.

Have changed the plugs which were in poor condition and checked compression,...

Hello, ok I've got a bouncy front end on my xantia now. It's a preface lift 1996 1.8 8v auto
I want to get new spheres , is there anything I should check for when buying them ? Are they all the same fitment ? And so on ? Thanks

Looking through the install video for Diagbox, what's this?

Hi all I am about to change the clutch (Full kit bearing pressure ,friction and dmf) I have read that it is also essential to replace the fork and pivot pin,but a well known X citroen garage mechanic ,now independent ,says not essential, any one know the true recommendation ,don't want to have to pull box a second time, I have the clutch kit but...

Where is the immobilizer cph on my Citroen C5 -04 and where is the soloniod on the engine?

The cpu is not working when cool outside.

Hello Forum

I have a 2011 C4 Grand Picasso VTR+ HDI.

Several times in the last 2 weeks my C4 GP's dashboard has gone into a 'Alert' mode for a few minutes telling me the handbrake is faulty, the car needs a service, Airbags are not working and the generally the sky is about to fall-in etc etc.

But the car continues to drive perfectly normally...

Starting 2 days ago I have a 4h trip driven , at the way back the alternator broke , I drive with the battery for 1h then antipolution comes up and car stop. I call family for help , My sisters husband come with a full charged battery , Put it in and drive last 1h home.

At home i disconnected battery and after that I unloaded the trunk , the rear...

Dear All,
My C5 tourer 2.0 HDi has just passed 160 k miles, and according to what I have heard/read is due for a timing belt change. The workshop manual gives a blow by blow procedure, which involves a few special tools. This is something I would like to do myself, but am looking for any advice on it. Are the special tools a necessity, or can I...

I have recently purchased a C5 x7 2.0hdi 2010.
The hydraulic suspension go up and down ok apart from when I press the button to the highest level 4th level.

If the height is in normal and I press the up button, the pump kicks in and I can see the car rise from the back and the front. If I press the up button again, the pumps kicks in and the back...

Hello

I want to fit a towbar for berlingo 2.0 hdi. Mechanically I think I can fit it myself but electrically I am not very sure. I read from somewhere that they need a special relay, otherwise the BSI could get damaged. Many places I took a price offer said that this car does not need a special relay so eventually I decided I do not trust anyone...

Hello I'm really hoping someone has an answer though I am dreading there isn't one. I have looked in all the settings but cannot see any way to do it so I am hoping one of you may know some miracle way of fixing this issue!

I have a 2018 model citroen it was bought in August if the date makes any impact on what system I have installed - so it's...

Neighbours Berlingo - he reported via text - Alarm goes off when I open door or start engine HELP

First search of google shows this isn't a common issue so before I can get the Lexia on it, wondering if anyone knows of particular weakpoints - or has he simply not shut his back door or bonnet (etc) properly as he's had the van a while now and...

Hi,

Job is to remove injectors to replace copper washers as entire area is filled with diesel.

I'm struggling to remove the combined cylinder head cover/inlet manifold. I bought a h@ynes manual but as seems to be common with these blasted manuals, it doesn't match the reality.

I've removed the 8 head cover bolts and the 2 bolts at the rear of...

Hi, am looking to ascertain length of o/side drive shaft ( CV boot split, diff oil seal leak). Shaft may be worn where it contacts seal.
2.0Hdi 2008, 6 speed manual
When I look on usual suspects for part, not main dealer, I am given several options length wise.
VIN No. VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Any assistance in establishing length reqd. gratefully...

Xantia 2.0 HDi

I can't find a torque figure for the eccentric tensioner in my BOL :?:

Probably because my manual doesn't include HDI but it's still annoying :rofl2:

Is there one :lol:

Please and Thank You .....

Hi.
Has anyone changed the sensor and knows where it is? I’ve got the Haynes Manual but the picture of the sensor is different to the one the garage gave me (which is the same as the one for the 1.6 on the previous page of the manual.)
I think I’ve found it underneath and to the left of the gear selector cable but it’s a nightmare to get to so I...

Can anyone tell me what would would constitute total failure? I have been told this is what is causing the smoke and smell with my van,, by the diesel specialist who did the work, however I showed the report to a friend who used to operate a haulage company, so knows about diesels, and he read it and said the figures of the tests are all equal,...

Hi all,

could one of you lovely lovely chaps with the know-how tell me what type of rear caliper I require for the left hand side of the GP

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

thanks!
Mike

I need to change the number plate light on the back of my estate, but my fat fingers mean that although I was able to just remove the old one, I have dropped and broken 3 replacements. I tried to remove the holder, but can't seem to figure out how it pops out, and even if I could, would it make a difference. Any ideas?

Also the electric front...

Hello,

Does anyone know at what battery voltage the start-stop function stop working because the battery is considered too low?
For some reason i think it was 12,5V but i am not certain.

Or is it related to the battery charge percentage? I do recall the threshold being 75% cahrge, but surely there has to be an equivalent voltage for 75%?

Hi, I need to remove the rear bumper to replace the rear parking sensors, There is a tow bar fitted so restricting the access, I will also be replacing this tow bar as a previous owner has lost the removable hitch and being a Citroen part its almost imposible to find a replacement.
Has anyone any instructions?
Many thanks Jim

Hello good people of French car forum,

I am on my fifth hydro Citroën and a dedicated hydro fan. My current car is a 2011 C5 tourer 165hp Exclusive, very nice indeed but it's about time for a new(er) car and since someone at Citroën got it wrong and ordered the stop of hydro, I am in the market for my last hydro car. It's going to be yet another...

Does that fit to the berlingo from 2003 as well? They say it fits to peugeot partner up to 2006 but no words about citroen berlingo. Are not they the same?

I suddenly lost the ability to control the blower's speed and have taken a look at the wires to see what's going on.

The fan is working, albeit on very low. If I remove the fuse it shuts off entirely. It is receiving the 14V feed.

I followed the wire from the fan speed control in the centre panel and found it's loose. It has 0-8V depending on...

Hi all
Given my good experience with my Xantia, I'm in the right frame of mind to rescue another Citroen.
This one is a C4 Grand Picasso, with the 1.6HDI, from 2009.
I've never seen one in the flesh, much less worked on one, so I'd be interested in your opinions/experiences.
The one I'm considering has a seized engine, so I'm not hugely bothered...

Has anybody changed their camshaft sensor.. ?

What does it entail and is it easy 2007 1.6hdi

Much love :)

Hi anyone know what size the fittings are on the brake pipes where goes to flexy?
I know flexy ends say M10 which must be thread size so bit that screws into must have bigger head?
Also do those metal bits holding flexy half a hex looking slide out or how you get them outta way?

Hi

Does any one know why the headlight for LHD and RHD are different for MK 1 Citroen C4 - on Citroen service they have a different reference OE/OEM Number

Thanks

Hi All,

Due to having a new job, 5 days a week, 9-5, I thought I'd get a quote for getting the GP sorted out by a garage instead of doing it myself.

Well, cheap it is not.. £195 for a replacement rear caliper, £290 for the injector seals, £450 for a new DPF and £140 to top the EOLSYS up if it needs it. Oh, and an engine mount, lower left front...

My Exclusive Tourer has 225/55r17 tyres fitted, the fronts are ready for replacing. I've been offered a pair of new Nokian winters at a very good price (I have winters on the rear already), the only issue is that they're 235s, not 225s. I understand the differences in speedo readings (negligible) courtesy of the larger rolling radius, but is there...

Can any one help me
I have a 2008 c5 mk3 2ltr hdi 138bhp saloon.
I have a manual six speed box need to what oil for gear box and where to fill. Lost about a litre yesterday while changing a wheel bearing.
Cheers

I will hopefully be installing a full black leather interior into my 2003 C3 SX over the weekend. Is it likely that the wiring for the heated front seats will be present somewhere? I’ve removed my current passenger seat which had two connectors on it - pretensioner and airbag I presume. If not, I could take a feed from the live feed in the engine...

Went to wash my Xantia Activa this morning and put suspension on to high, being 6ft 3 it makes getting to the lower parts easier. With in a few minutes of turning the ignition off the front had dropped to the ground and the rear was still in high. What would cause this? I expect it to take longer to drop and more evenly.

Has anybody done this? Although getting 50mpg an LPG conversion will be a considerable saving as I probably do 20-30k/year. Will it affect the longevity of the engine (not had any problems and done 100k). Local garage will do this for around £1k. Can you use the spare tyre space for the tank?

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Hi,

I have a C5 estate with the ABS warning light on. I have bought a secondhand unit which is now fitted to the car and the warning light is still on. I've had a conversation with a very helpful chap who told me exactly how to fix this - but it seems to involve cutting off the lid to the ABS ECU to access the PCB and I'd prefer someone else to...