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Hi C5'rs...

Series one, 51 plate car.. I need to perform a rebuild of the bearings. Not done a C5 before, and YEARS since I done a BX.

Has anyone done them and done a guide to help me?? Best place to get bearings / cheapest ??

Heres Hoping

Thanks
Paul

Help!! Have a 08 c5 new model with n/s front window reg problem,cable snapped got kit on eBay but need a diagram to see what goes we're.hope someone can help

Hi, i have a 2004 Citroen C5 mk1, 2.0hdi 110.
A couple of weeks ago my reverse lights stopped working when car is engaged into reverse.
So, i checked bulbs ( all good ). I checked fuses ( all good ).
I checked for any obvious other symptoms eg unplugged wires. ( all good ).

Then done research into issue, and think its most likely Reverse...

Does anyone know where the radio and gps aerials are on a 2008 C5 X7? Are they integrated into the rear window?

I'm having intermittent GPS covereage and would like to rule out the aerials.

Another option I am considering is to attach a cheap external GPS aerial to the head unit to help rule out any antenna issues but I'm not sure which tools...

Hi guys,first time poster
I successfully replaced the front window regulator cables on both front windows on my 2008 c5,thanks to all the advice on this forum.
Everything was going fine for about a month until the drivers side developed a new problem.
When I pull the switch for the window to close fully on auto,it rises to closed position, then...

Okay guys here's my predicament: travelled from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent yesterday to pick up trailer after having successfully installed towbar electrics etc (as discussed here ).

A few years back, I asked my Citroen mechanic to change ATF on gearbox who insisted sealed for life meant he wasn't going to do it.

Car's done 65,000 and...

Changed my nearside droplink this morning, there was no discernible play in the old one but the car has become eerily quiet, the drummer that used to practice under the nearside has packed up his kit and gone home :)
The new droplink has flats on the pins and should be easy to counterhold though the quality does not look the best, the rod is not...

have started to do a bit of servicing on my old bx diesel......i suspect that the oil hasn't been changed as it should because of 'suspect' servicing by someone else who should have done a good job...
drained all the old stuff out....new filter and 5w30 synthetic oil.........the intention is for it to act as a good flushing agent for a...

In my Xantia estate I have a bad habit of carrying around my full workshop tool box along with a medium trolley jack!As well as taking up a quarter of the boot it weighs a fair bit - c30kg? What is the general consensus on a get you home tool kit. I was thinking of looking for a cheapy set in a blow pastic case with a selection of combi spanners,...

hi guys,
now before i get hung drawn and quartered for asking a question i'm sure there is a post relating too, Please believe me that after a 10 page search on here, trawling through the faq's, links and useful info pages i didn't see it, and a google for Xantia Sphere compatibility didnt return anything useful, have looked on autopartoo and...

Hi all,

Have been happy with mine lately all seems good and it continues to be a good car.

I have got a problem I am guessing at that someone might be able to help with.

I have been hearing a 'knocking' noise coming from the front left. Is only when driving over speedhumps or pot holes.

I think it is struts or something but am researching now....

Just sold my 98 S2 Xantia- first time Citro less for a good few years. It needed work that I could no longer do. I will still visit this great site, not so much for the cars, but for all the people that I have met in all the years of Citro ownership. Our son is still Citro mad- takes after his dad, lol- having a part Citroen, namely the C5- 138...

Hi can someone tell me where the egr valve is when looking from the front on the C5 mk1 2.2hdi estate please

have uploaded 2 pics looking from the front - the bottom two pics

Forgive me if this has been aired before, but I've only just joined (yesterday actually).

My 1998 2.1 tdi XM Exclusive is showing a permanent engine fault because the fuel pump isn't shutting off at ign turn-off (electrovalves not fully closing so it runs on for a few seconds). I've been quoted over £2700 + VAT for a Citroen supplied pump. and...

I have been offered some free new tyres with a very high profile tyres (total outer diameter 25 ) which fit a 14 rim. The existing 195/65 R15 on the Xant are 24.5 outer diameter - so thinking of fitting the new tyres to the 14 rim and then sticking them on the Xant? Overall - looks like they are more or less the same. I am not a fast driver, will...

It has been diagnosed that I have a slight boost leak and that the most likely culprit is a rubber joining piece at the back of the engine. It's marked no.1 on this diagram:-
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With no workshop facilities I'm going to have to use a local mechanic and give him some instructions, so could anyone help me...

Afternoon Guys

Silly question my C3 diesel the average MPG along with average MPH dont seem to work, if you flick it up whilst driving it driving it just scrolls. Silly question am I using it wrong? Do I need to reset it or something?

I know its trivial but its annoying!

Thanks Kelly

Well, it's been discussed before . £650? indeed.

Anyway, during my latest excursion into the engine bay to try and sort the auto gearbox issues, I notice the steering pipes coated in, what looks like, thick acrid oily gunk from top to bottom.

So I'm assuming a seal at the top for now? Photos coming.

I think this car's telling me something :-D...

heya - bit baffled at this one - electric suroof (passenger compartment one) will happily open , but doesn't want to shut, can manually shut it but want to use the motor!

tried `helping it` on the motor today and it starts to shut but needs a shove from behind., but still doesn't close all the way

any idea`s?

Hi, I have as some already know on here a 1998 S2 Citroen Xantia Estate.
My question would this device from Machine Mart read and or decode faults on my particular vechicle?

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Thanks very much in advance

Regards Nigel.

Hi, where is the refill point on a 2010 c5 auto box? And where can I get the legendary AW-1 fluid?
Thank you for any help. I tried Aisin Warner but no reply from their website.

Hi All

The hand brake on my xantia extate HDI, Y reg appears to be losing its affect, as i have to pull the hand brake up a few more notches than normal to stop it rolling backwards.

I have read the Haynes manual and it says to check the hand brake compensator if the hand brake cables are adjusted, but where is this compensator located? is under...

My car (03 C8 2HDi) was recently hit in the rear.
Since then it shows airbag fault.
The garage (not a Citroen garage) said they could not see that fault but the could see:
BSI (injectors?)
Air con climate regulator (though it seems to work fine)
LED dashboard

This is all i was told. Can anyone shed any light on this or is there anyone in the...

Soo.. I have the following to bring down to CXM:

Xantia Bootlid, rear bumper, cruise pump o/s fog light, 1x XM starfish alloy, complete xantia V6 engine and autobox, height corrector units, ecu's, off side engine mount, XM rear subframe, xm battery box, xm air filter house, door puddle lights, xantia sinker regulator, pump and flow block, xm...

Hi
Today, in the middle of driving, my Xantia mk2 (petrol, 2lit, 16v) went dead.all of a sudden the hands of the speedometer and the rpm gauge ran from side to side once or twice, landing in full scale position and all the electricity went off. I've tried to tighten the battery leads but to no avail. any clues?
Thanx.

Hi I've not been on here for a while but here's a beauty for you . Last Thursday my C5 1.6 HDI DMF failed , At least thats what I thought , no drive to wheels.
As I was going on holiday on sunday I had it taken to the garage that does my MOT's on Friday as they said they could have it fixed on the Saturday. great news thinks me . I phone in the...

Hi, I have a problem with my 52 C5 Excl SE in that the colour display is blank - doesn`t even light up.
I have tried another screen but this is also blank. The radio works but doesn`t always switch off with the ignition and after plugging into Lexia a couple of faults say no comms with the display.

1) Does the display need to be programmed to the...

I have a C5 III Tourer - Exclusive. Lovely car which is approaching its' 80K service.
I rang Citroen Main Dealer and also Peugot for quotes - both quoting around £300 but then Citroen added on two Duty of Care extras namely, Coolant change (£64) and Brake Fluid change (£49) as it is two years since last done.

I have a few questions - how...

i don't do too many miles a year in my bx as i have the use of other vehicles and it's been supposedly serviced by someone else on a regular basis......service and mot etc once a year plus any other repairs as and when required
this week i had alarm bells when the brakes started to make metal on metal sounds........on inspection, i don't think the...

Evening all, The V6 has developed an annoying trait, as in it some times won't start, it's a bit odd and seems to relate to being parked in warm sunsine. When you turn the key, first thing in the morning on our shady drive way, you get a full compliment of warning lights and it starts perfectly, wait a little later in the day when the sun has...

Hypothetical of course.
Has anyone tried running the 2ltr hdi units on bio diesel or red diesel. Hypothetical remember ;)

Basically the when clicking the central locking the doors lock, but then open again as the passenger door is not locking.
Can lock the car from the passenger door, and also confirmed its this one by pushing the knob down when in the car.

Where's the best place to start with this. Does not seem to be a connector block visible in the door jam,...

I was the Citroen dealer today getting a new key and fob and asked them to clear my error codes at the same time since they'd be connecting to the car computer. They tell me that the fault codes indicate the need for a new catalytic converter, at £936.28. I think not. Other options?

Hi all,

I've noticed that my beloved Xantia has started to spot a little bit of diesel under the engine, it drips from the sump plug but has obviously run down from somewhere higher up. The HP pump seems dry and the leak seems to be from the rear of the engine somewhere. Another point is the fuel rain seems to be damp at one end, although this...

new member just registered....have been driving old bx's now for years and can't believe i've only just found this forum...........am active on a forum for 30 year old bikes and know how useful they can be......currently driving a 1992 19txd .......had to sell my favourite old 19tgd last year as i didn't have the space and it needed a little bit...

Well at 6.90 euros starting price, it certainly wasn't a pukka advert. :^o

Can't read the language, but my guess would be that it's a book of some sort, maybe a handbook.

Hi Peeps

OK...broke down whilst traveling about 50 ish, no power but all electrics seemed to work. No smoke
At road side she would turn fine but not fire....waited 15 mins, started as per normal (1st crank) and drove home 5 miles.
Engine Pol fault light came on at start and stayed on. Had FULL power.

Out to start this morning, zip all, cranks...

Hi again could anyone give me any tips on how to clean the egr valve in situ on my 2.2 C5 I have bought a tin of wynns egr cleaner

Running out of space, I decided on a full inventory and sort out and compacting stuff up for more space..

I then came acroos two sets of virtually new strut tops... BUT:

Heres one for you to debate about, BUT before you start look VERY Closely!! I want to say first that the larger feed IS NOT HYDRACTIVE top... but, then, what size do you think...

Following on from my topic about the 4hp20 gearbox, one of the gearbox specialist who I rang said that as part of their service they would update the software on the car to the latest versions....is there updates available to the ECU softwares? of was it just salesman bullshit? Its for a 2003 C5 2.2 HDi Auto

Hi!
anybody knows a program can read the particulate filter, or the pressure sensor on Citroen c5 with eml327 interface. Sorry but I haven't got lexia
Thanks!

My 1994 xantia is getting past its sell by date and I was considering getting a fairly early C5 hdi but looking on the forum it seems to be the most problems on the forum are with the C5 not least of all the posting by HDI, my question is would I be better off looking for a late xantia 2.0 hdi I use my car for mostly short trips but also fairly...

I have a Citroen C5 2.0 HDI LX 02 plate automatic. I am having a new comms unit installed. The current unit has indicators, wipers and radio control stalk but I was wondering can I get a comms unit that also has cruise control stalk and if so can this be fitted which would then give me cruise control or is there more to it than that?

Regards

200bhp, 50mpg, 4wd, diesel hybrid! I can't wait to graduate from Uni so that I can finally afford an proper awesome car :)

DS5

Some $$ to save

Any tips ?

?/ Does Dual Boot work ...XP and Win7

initially failed for a broken cv gaiter clip and rear brake imbalance. Nice diy job and £34 (jub clip and 2 wheel cylinders) later its a pass =D>

a couple of advisories but nothing to worry about.

emissions seemed pretty good for a 12 year old car too

FAST IDLE
LIMIT READING
co max 0.20% 0.00%
hc max 200ppm 7ppm

NATURAL IDLE
LIMIT...

Bought in early Feb for just under £4K - 2008 new-shape C5 - to provide cheap motoring for a couple of years. High miles but masses of service history and full printout from leasing company who owned the vehicle. Took the car in to a indie workshop a couple of weeks later for a healthcheck. That was the beginning of my wallet being completely...

The waste gate is controlled by the ECU on the 2.0 TCT, so I'm assuming that error means that the ECU is not happy with the boost pressure reading its getting when trying to regulate the boost pressure...

Will the Lexia show you the measured boost pressure in the parameters measurement section ? Looking at that while revving or driving the car...

Hi,
does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 2007 1.6 hdi berlingo van that shows wires from fuel sender unit etc & says what colour they are....
or even a photo of the wires so i know what im looking for........many thanks.........

Hi guys

Anybody got a wiring diagram from these cars ?

Putting Electric seats in the 2005 Car from a 2002

All movements/motors work as the plugs were a direct fit....Air Bags and Seat Tension ??....Plugs and wire different colours and shape :)

I Have THIS In-Car, the following connections/Blocks

Green...