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Hi,

I recently put a post up for help with someone to be very kind and to turn on the windows up feature on my C5. I cant seem to find anyone near me on the map,

Is there anybody out there that can help me

thanks guys

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My Sister's 02 Xsara again...

Air bag light on, and Lexia reports fault with drivers airbag level 1 igniter. Now, I am pretty sure it will be the COM2000 unit, as that is the most likely place for it to break down. But, is there anyway of testing? If the bag and unit are disconnected, would a multi meter show up a failed cable on a continuity /...

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I've developed a leak from the front rigidity regulator on my 1999 Xantia 110 Hdi exclusive. It does not appear to be coming from the sphere seal or running down pipework from other areas and also does not leak when stationary - only when its driven - so its difficult to see where its coming from as the whole regulator and underside of the car...

Mk2 Xantia 110 HDI hatchback 2001

Even before today The xantia takes 3-4 seconds before it fires up, but its always a bit slow in cranking once fired up if I try again after 30 mins or so it starts first time and cranks over alot quicker. I had the leads to the battery cleaned and chopped where they had become green and burnt and would smoke at...

Hi, i have a citroen c3, and im looking for the best place to buy good quality tailgate gas struts from. i have tried some of these cheap chinese ones and they arnt good, so im looking for quality..
has anyone got any recomendations as to the best place to get them from???

Xantia HDi 110 2001 hatchback

Tracker seems to go off when it wants and its loud, usually when I start the car first thing it sets off giving me the serial number then the number to call because its expired, how do I switch it off without causing another problem.

Thanks

Lexia'd my sister's 2.0 HDi 90 (Siemens) this afternoon, as it went into limp mode a few times a couple of weeks ago. Fault recorded is Fuel pressure regulator flow. Fuel pressure looked OK, tracking the reference pressure reasonably, and pressure regulator position looked steady. She did say that the light came on when coming off the power,...

I discovered that the N/S/R door speaker was not working.
Therefore I looked into it, and removed the speaker from the door, checking the connections, and swopping it with the other side proved the speaker still worked.

So, it turned out diagnosing the problem further, that the reason why it was not working was because of a break in the wire...

Hello chaps!
After my 'i really don't want to do that job i'll give it to my mate' spanner man has had a few stallers and rush jobs and is now in the process of moving i haven't had the clutch done yet, and its now pretty toasted! Slips as soon as the turbo kicks in, which in a heavy old 90horse barge needy most those horses kinda way, its not...

hi all just new rack put in and need to track the xsara but just notice bearing gone. should i track it now or would it be better to wait til i put bearing in or would it make any driffence? regaurds sean

Hi Guys. Looking for the back topics on Lexia etc and all seem to have disappeared with the msg - not in the time frame = or similar; also with the wonder piece on tracking with innovative use of laser levels...
I'm still having problems using diag box!
Is it possible for the Lexia bits to be edited into a sticky ?

Following on from my last post about a rough ride, I decided to tackle the low level rear end. The top of the rear tyre was at least 1.5 cm inside the rim of the wing before. Stuck the back wheels on pallets so that gave an extra 6-7 height to make adjustments.

Learned my lesson from trying this on the BX, when i rushed in and really loosened the...

Hi folks!

I'm desperately seeking a Citroen XM for a magazine feature. Can't say too much at this stage, but the car is needed on 17th Feb. If the owner is not available, that's fine as long as they're happy for me to drive off in their car - don't worry, I'm not Jeremy Clarkson and the car will be fully insured by the publisher. I also...

Hi. Can someone please tell me how to find the ABS fuse on a Wreg 2litre Xantia HDI please? I need to disable the ABS system as it is faulty and dangerous. I cannot take time off the road to get it repaired at the moment so need to disable the system temporarily. I need to drive 200 miles tomorrow so would appreciate a reply as soon as possible....

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When I started my C5 this morning my heater wouldn't work, it flatly refused to provide any heat whatever setting I put it on. I have the dual climate controls and even when set to high it still only provided a nice blast of cold air. I have checked coolant levels and fuses and connected it up to the lexia but nothing showed as a problem. It...

Have refilled my eoyls tank and think I now need to reset the system via Lexia. I have found the section to do it but confused as to whether I should reset it to Zero or if it asking me for how much is now in the tank.

Any thoughts?

Rob

Hi All,

When I bought this Xantia in March 2012 I fitted a full set of new IFHS spheres from AEP.

Ride quality has generally been very good (particularly after fixing an air leak on tank to pump line and performing the tank modification) up until about 2 months ago when I started noticing the ride wasn't what it should be, and decided that I...

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum and would like to give advice on issues which may come across other C5 owners. I have a 2011 (61 plate) C5 1.6 VTR and over the past few months some serious issues have arisen with the car and any help I can give to owners I would be more than welcome to give advice.

Saturday morning (1/2/14) I tried to start...

hi,
I have a C5 hdi 52 plate estate exclusive.... I have noticed the rear suspension is too high when driving.....suspension is set at normal height but it's too high at the back, it returns to where it should be within ten seconds or so of stopping the engine....I rang a garage that deals with french cars and I told him that I had the rear...

Recently I had a puncture in one of my tyre, and i drove off without noticing for about 20 metres. Especially the xantia suspension is so good that it takes time till you realise the roughness. The damage was done, and since I must replace both front tyres together, it was 2 new tyres for 10 seconds of error!

This mistake is too expensive to...

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Hope some one on here can help i have a citroen dispatch 1.9td well the engine blew up in the van so i fitted one out of citroen zx and since fitting the new engine its always been a poor starter starting on 3 cylinders once warmed up runs perfect. I put this down to glow plugs and never got round to fixing it but with this colder...

Hi all and thanks for a great forum. I have done he sheering off and successfully removing a rear calliper bolt stub from the swinging arm. Phew. Now could do with some new/ish rear calliper bolts. Anyone got some? many thanks, Andrew your friendly neighbourhood Andre Rieu style violinist/ mechanic :)

I have a fuze that keeps blowing,40amp,hydrolic pump,any ideas

Hi guys. Just joined forum.

I have a xsara picasso 1.8sx on 2002 plate. The problem I am having is when I start it from being cold. It hesitates when I touch throttle almost to point of stalling if I drive it. If I give a few good blips of throttle it seems to clear it and itll run normally. Run fine when warm. So far have changed the coil. Also...

hi guys i know i got a pug 306dt but my heater matrix just blown and need the car desperate
any tips on bypassing it as ive read about the matrix restriction and wondered if i can crimp some pipe to cause a restriction
many thanks guys
taffy

Xantia 1.9td i have just changed a failing battery for a good used one . which the guy showed me was showing 12.3 volts .
the car has been starting like a hero for the first week , but now occasionally when i turn the ignition there is nothing , not even a click
although the lights will be working
if i keep retrying sometimes it gives a half...

Earlier on I took this Bosch injection pump lid off to reveal a slight rust deposits on a lot of the surfaces. The car it came from had been standing for a year or three. It's in bits as the seals need replacing due to air ingress.

Is it perfectly normal/okay to leave or should I do something about it?

If so, what should I do to get rid of it...

These I stumbled upon Today the 1997 Ncap crash test results.
link below.
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Here is the link to the you-tube crash video, I think the dummy survived ok. #-o
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regards,
Nigel.

Hi folks,

There is some ... ideas floating in my head :-D like to replace my 1.8 engine with 2.0 164hp VTS engine. Last time when i get chance to look for a while at xara`s bay seems the mount points are the same for 1.8 16V engine only there is the steering pump against hydraulic system in mine. Well then in just as idea should be possible...

Hi everyone, it's been some time since I've been on the forum I hope you are all well. I've recently purchased a 2006 C8 Exclusive (very nice car & very pleased with my purchase). The car did come with a parking sensor fault, when put in reverse an error displays saying 'rear parking assistance not working' I'm not sure if it could be as simple as...

Been down at my parents this week, so have looked out some photos of older cars. Sorry, more than one features a caravan!!

First off, where it all started. My Grandad was good friends with Les Barr, who ran this garage in Barrow in Furness, and swtiched to being a Citroen agent in the early 70's - it was all down hill from there! Guess this is...

Hello all,

My C5's been behaving itself quite nicely since my engine rebuild last spring/summer, alas, last week it suffered a ruptured front-to-rear hydraulic pipe so the rear circuit shot all its blood over the driveway. I wasn't aware of this at first, but soon figured it out after driving off (I thought it was a bit lower getting into too!) -...

Hi all hope your well, time for my sinker to go to a new home, need the space for a new project!

As you know it's had plenty done and mechanically spot on, new head gasket last summer due to external oil leak, timing belt kit, coolant flush, new hp pump, suspension completely overhauled, height corrections removed, dismantled and cleaned, new...

Pavement lighting is not functioning with door open. I have changed the bulb (most obvious cause I thought) with no joy. There does not seem to be a specific fuse for these lights. Footwell and other interior lights work ok. Anyone got any ideas?

Hi folks

long time since i posted to this excellent forum.
my wifes C4 (05 plate) twice now has refused to start but leave it for say 10 mins and it fires up normally.

Battery seems good , electrics all seem to work, turn ignition switch - nothing
Any ideas my wife said the other day teh plip did not work and she had to open with teh key...

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Any good for somebody needing spares?

Hi all
Im new here and was hoping someone could help me out. Ive got a Citroen Xsara 1.9td MK1 1998 the problem is the heater has stopped working. It only ever worked on setting number 4 prior to it not working anymore. I have since changed the heater resistor pack and had the fan tested which is all in good working order, however this has not...

Anyone see this?
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Don't know if anyone has noticed but there is only 1 Xantia for sale on Ebay today!

Is someone buying them up? It's unbelievable.

Must be a browser glitch.

Please take a look at my Berlingo?

Undiagnosable knock from left front area. Been to local (reputable) specialist twice for investigation. They can't find anything. They can hear the noise and have party stripped it. No fault found. No charge. MOT man couldn't find it. Sounds pretty bad. Drives ok. Knocks when turning right. Just one knock....

Hi Guys,
New to this forum so please bear with me. Recently purchased a C5 2.0 hdi 2002 SX (car reg EF52CLJ) this is possibly old ground but wondered if anyone knows the spare part numbers for the heater blower motor resistor and also the heater blower motor.
It recently packed up, no heat at all, I did hear the blower making a clicking noise just...

Hi chaps is coming up to that time where I need to add another litre of DPX 42 into the EOLYS tank but my usual supplier no longer appears to stock it?

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Any ideas where I can get a litre?

Many thanks

Bandit

Dear All,
This is my first post here so happy new year everyone.
So please can i get some help? I have a 1996 Citroën ZX estate 1.8 Automatic. Vin Number VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. I’m not get with cars but i can be quite handy hence me being here.
The car has a few idle problems, sometimes its idles fine at around 1000RPM ( that’s with the aircon on as...

Hi, my series1 Xantia, the car starts ok, but when I drive off, there is a very loud squeal noise, its lasts for about a minute or so. would the auxcillary belt need changing or tightining, or could it be something else ? it only makes this noise when I start off ! thanks in advance Terry.

Hello Fellow C5ers..

Heres one for you...

Mums got a 2005 Phase Two C5 1.6 HDi Design.. I obtained a Cruise stalk and today installed it.

Cut the gap out of the lower shroud amd put it in.

Fired up Lexia, and went into the BSi and Made Cruise and Speed Limiter Present and hey presto and display on the speedo showed it up.

So getting all...

Hi guys,

The reviews are not that great on the Exclusive C3 here in Australia saying it is expensive and the automatic is dated in it plus some other negatives on no feel steering and hard ride. Has anyone got first hand experience on the new C3 at all? Surely there are some drivers of them already in the UK?

They are selling the C3 in...

I know it's not a Citroen but it is a C5 underneath and more people come here.....
Looking to buy this car so I can't just nip outside and go and look
It's a 2.0 HDi 2005 car. It's a 4 speed auto, now then, is it an AL4 or an HP20..............

the C5 needs a MOT, i am not sure where to take it, we had a good garage where we were before but we have moved.
basically im wondering if Halfords auto centers are any good, has anyone used them ?
my previous dealings with halfords company has been good and they stand up to the name so i am leaning towards trying them also the price of £27 for a...

Have had to do drop links on both the Xantia and the C4 Pic recently (well the C4 still to go on, but they're waiting in the garage!). Aftermarket ones have a bad reputation - generally and personally - I've had plenty that knocked out of the box, and failed catastrophically in a short time. OTOH Citroen want £35 a side for the Xantia :twisted:...

Well its time to do the head gasket on my trusty stead (1998 dispatch van)
Firstly the glow plugs went down one by one and then the head gasket decides to give up.
Decided to get another engine to put straight in so I'm not without the van, the engine out of the van with only 100,000 on the clock is worth skimming decoking and putting back...