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.... what is this Back Box hidden behind the drivers wing with sealed wires connection going to it???

I have rescued it and the COMPLETE full harness right from the massive connector in the scuttle to the fuse box etc...

Just wondered what it was.. Ive taken a fair few Xantias apart, S2's aswell, but NEVER seen it before..

Hi, recently had the rear corrector overhauled with a new seal kit, also new regassed spheres all round since then car has never sat properly at the rear, when I switch to highest setting works fine, when i then drop to normal ride height the front end drops fine but rear stays in same high position, waited 2 minutes and nothing. When I drop tp...

Does it come with a new version of Hydractive or only conventional one? Nice looking car and like the interior (although smaller compared to the C5).

Afternoon chaps
Trying to get to the bottom of why the car won't respond to a sit in the boot test very well if at all without the engine running. I fitted a new GSF main accumulator sphere recently and thought it was worth checking if it was the correct one. After a bit of fun with a mirror and a camera I found the part no. 453pc0260. The correct...

I know it's a bit cheeky asking about a Peugeot on the Citroen forum but as most of the people on here have a Citroen there may be more chance of a response over here. :twisted:
A friend of mine wanted the trip computer on his V reg D9 406 Hdi Estate.
He got another wiper stalk with the push button on the end and was then able to change the...

Am in the middle of changing the turbo and suspension was on low setting until I jacked the front up and now the back has changed to a high setting. How can I get it to go back down if the engine is not running.
Thanks
Rob

Would £49 be a fair price for a brake fluid change?

Noob Question I know ! but where do you top up the gearbox oil on a 1.6 Hdi 5 speed Dispatch 2007 gearbox ?.

Cheers.

Hi, where is the computer hook up in my c4 ? ive looked where my c5's is but cant find it anywhere ! ?
thanks

I hadn't spotted at first but when the Windows were misted up a mile down the road I noted the blower wasn't running and the heater rear window wasn't responding to the switch. All other worked so spotted to check fuses and switched off. Ignition back on fora second and suddenly both are working again.

Is this likely to be the ignition switch on...

My 2.2 Hdi has done 160k miles and the tick over is a bit rough so, I'm thinking of having something done to the injectors.

There are 3 options as far as I can tell:-

1. Ultrasonic cleaning, but this won't have any effect on worn parts of the injector.

2. Replacement nozzles, this will replace the worn/dirty nozzles but will there still be...

Decided to try the local Citroen dealer as there was a particular repair that my trusty indy would not touch (front strout leaking) as the car is a C5 Exclusive 2008- with Hydractive suspension.
I got a quote for £550 (including VAT and labor) for replacing the strout, 2xfront disk pads, 2xfront disks and 1xfront antiroll bar linkage.
Does it...

Thinking of buying from a private seller. Last MOT earlier this year mentions light misting at passengers side front suspension. It has the hydractive III suspension so not sure what to make as if I saw that sort of leak on a conventional absorber I would most likely replace it. Was quoted £190+VAT only for the part from Citroen plus around £150...

I know this isn't strictly the correct section, but thought more folk would see it if posted here.
An interesting little video of two of my favourite cars :D

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my xsara Picasso hdi 2.0 seems abit slow off the mark now,no black smoke just seems for a few 2nds it takes to pick up speed any ideas any think I can check [-X [-X [-X [-X

My car won't start and would really appreaciate any help....thanks

Hi folks

Odd one here. I have noticed that when driving the Xant, I get this wind howl sound, especially around 50-60 mph. You can also hear gusts of wind hitting the car by the change in tone.Hard to say where its coming from but it appears to be worse when there are other people in the car! Maybe its just psychological! I assume maybe door...

Hi All
My C5 I think blew its turbo yesterday, it's a 2.0HDI 138, and wondered if it is a difficult job to replace and how long it might take me.

I have now looked in the Haynes manual it talks about removing the subframe, drive shafts, wheel hubs, depressuring the hydraulics etc which to me seems like an awful lot of work. I'm pretty handy with...

went away for my birthday to venice - the `bus` was parked up for 5 days at southend longstay - came back and great , she started first time BUT , accelerating up the A road , I was laying down a smoke screen! power was still there , but my gosh it was smokey!

mot last week (a pass) , came back with smoke test of 1.3 as well.

so - help!

Hi,
Had many XMs but new to 2005 C5 diesel - 2.2hdi - as a car it's nice to drive and I've sorted most of the quirks and glitches except for the dreaded 'Depollution System Fault'. Yellow light only comes on at idle/start-up - will go all day down the motorway with no show. Doesn't affect the performance at all. Fault code is P0402 then after a...

My daughter's C3 appears to have blown a headlight bulb.
Scheduled replacement is Saturday or Sunday (car doesn't stand still for very long :( )

Anyone know if this is a bumper-off job? Old model (56 plate). Done all the other cars but this is the first on the C3.

If you have or have recently purchased one of the lovely classic XMs particularly a 2.1 diesel
would you please be kind enough to share your experiences thus far with someone
who is considering buying one as an everyday family car?
I am very interested in the mechanical side of things to costs of repairing it etc.
whats wears out the most often,...

Does anyone have a list of what sizes were specced on the various C5 models?

I want to know what I can fit..

Hi Guys
I have refilled my additive tank today but can't for the life of me find the right section on lexia that will tell the ecu that it is now full. I tried diesel additive personal maintenance but it says this feature not available on this model and all I can find in the diesel additive section is the quantity to inject? Idiots map to the...

Is there anyway to adjust the level of them? Can't find the manual. They seem to be too low. It's like driving an XM series 1 on unlit roads. Positively dangerous when oncoming traffic takes all my light away and I can't see the road edges..

Yes, they are clean, yes the bulbs are ok.

Or are they just crap? I don't recall the other C5 I had...

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Looks ....well, I don't know...what do you lot think

What are the recommended tyre pressures for am 1981 Diesel HY VAN - Short wheel base

Hello,
As jim and a few others will know I have been borrowing my Fathers P-Reg Xantia VSX for a while since my cambelt went on my Xantia S2 and broke its camshaft.
The other day I was doing the aerobics bit with the VSX and after about three complete cycles up and down the nose and the rear end acting independantly (one end at a time) on the way...

08 plate, petrol.

I think I'm going to need to replace the pads. Is it a straight forward job like the front pads? I know on older cars that it was a real PITA when you had druns and you had to wind the brake back, because of the handbrake.

I'm hoping it is a simple job like the front pads. I've done rear drums on older cars, but if anyone could...

gave me this, he says he bought it from the breakers,£35 for one of his cars and never fitted it, anyone want it? Pay the postage and it's yours

Hi Guys,

Got back from Austria fine in Sylv's car but returned to a call from a friend whose C5 is sinking at the rear when switched off within 15 minutes so it loos as though his anti-sink valve may have gone but I haven't gone into it and checked elsewhere on the forum as yet and will do later.

Quick question as I have never looked at an LDS...

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CUTE CAR EYELASHES REAL HEAD TURNERS !!!....yeh like, turn head and Vomit !

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My 91 reg C5 has developed an engine noise I can only describe as the sound of a fly wheel spinning when I apply the gas when I reach the desired speed and come of the gas slightly the noise disappears. A garage said it could be cam problems. Any advice on what it could be

I've got a Mk1 1.9TD Xantia with a fast idle that stays on when the engine is hot. I've checked out the vacuum diaphragm and it works because when I rev up by pulling the throttle lever I can see the diaphragm pull the fast idle lever back. The problem is that it doesn't do it when the car is at normal operating temperature, as I believe it should...

Hi there!!

Anybody know where I could get cross-sectional blueprints of a front suspension cylinder for Xantia?. It's possible to try to fix a leaking cylinder?? Any expert in this forum has tried?
As you possibly know,.. soon it will not be possible to find either new or second hand :( :(

Thanks!!

Rev counter playing up!!

My synergie 1.9 tdsx 1997, rev counter is fine till the engine revs get to 2000 and over, then it drops (needle) down to about 1200 and flickers, bring the engine back down to 2000 and the rev counter comes back up. The meter just doesnt seem to want to pass 2000, its as if its over whelemed and gives up.
I have: checked...

High guys,
Finally got a replacement rear height corrector, courtesy of citroenxm, first class service, have had it fitted and the ride is now at least consistent but still feels a little too hard. After the old, bearing broken, cradle was lubricated the car would occasionally ride beautifully softly, not feeling any minor surface irregularities...

Hi

Getting a roar (no vibration) on a right hand corner, like tire roar but more...suspect wheel bearing on the way out. (Just changed the disks as well :( )

Can you suggest, 1st, it looks like a home job, is it ? (I don't have a press but I do have a hammer), 2nd any tips or special tools I will need. Pains say joint splitter, hub puller

Best...

Can't get a c5 for decent money up here so have decided to get a picasso as a second car. Thing is should I avoid a FAP model of engine. Likely 1.6 110bhp but also maybe 90bhp.

Most driving will be 70 mph type driving but also a bit around town but not sitting in traffic.

Still scanning slides, thought someone might like to see this.
French GP, Dijon Prenois 1 July 1979, the official course ambulance. Almost worth having a crash to get a ride in it.

F1 fans will remember the race as the first win for a turbo charged engine (Jabouille, Renault). Even more notable, the wheel banging race for second between Arnoux...

No, not my birthday or the age of my car.
Tomorrow is our 41st wedding anniversary. Married in Hammersmith London W6, Registrars office on October 14th 1972.
Hey, it's been pretty good so far. Plenty up's and down's( bit like owning a Citroen).
Regular servicing, a long run now and then, a bit of pampering, look after the machinery and bodywork,...

So guys, next question.... How simple is wiring in some towbar electrics? Do I need a bypass relay?

I've a mind to add roof bars to my 2006 C5 lx estate. Is it an easy job or do I have to tear out the roof lining inside?

Today, the Xantia HDi passed a milestone..

From what im aware, this car is ALL original, original clutch from what I know, original Head Gasket, original turbo.

Still no oil useage, no water useage. Slight injector rattle to be expected..

Something has to wrong soon! but it never does!

Just got my self the torque pro app installed on my phone together with a bluetooth adapter for the car ( xsara picasso ,2001 1.8 16v), the only thing it seams to be able to do is read and clear fault codes and show engine rpm, all the other parameters dont function,I have tried it on other cars (2005 saab and a 2004 audi ) and most other read...

Hi All - I’ve been down a typical Citroen path. 2CV's, BX's, Xsara, Xantia & my first new vehicle - a Nemo Multispace 1.4 HDi 8v Diesel 2009.
I've always used Haynes manuals for my servicing until the new Nemo: (little shock) they aren't going to make one.

Can anyone advise on the procedure to change the engine oil & filter?
Can anyone suggest a...

Chaps, I am now the owner of my Dad's Xsara hatchback (he inherited a poxhall astra!) and there are naturally a few issues I want to work through, with your guidance :) I hope.

Main thing at the moment is a slightly sticky accelerator pedal - it doesn't move smoothly as I press it but instead goes in small jerks. Which naturally makes it a little...

Hi all - I'm new to this forum but I hope someone may be able to help.

I have a Citroen C4 VTR+ 2.0 Pet 5 dr that has a problem whereby when I get in the car to start it, either the blower fan works or it doesn't. When the fan works, it works through all the speed settings and everything is fine but if I stop the car, it's a lottery as to whether...

Hi, I know that you have to place a resistor behind a SMD/LED indicator bulb to let the relay into thinking that there isn't a problem, but can you buy a relay flasher mod which already does that. I have bought one online (Honk Kong) its a three pin as shown, where is the flasher relay on xantia 110 hdi, and has anyone used one? The relay is...