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Hi all, strange suspension antics have suddenly appeared, don't think it would be connected to the 10 min mod. Anyway the car has become quite springy and thuds going over potholes, sleeping policemen etc, smooth on undulating surfaces though. To accompany this when the engine is switched off she sinks to the bump stops in under 30 minutes! I...

I had had to have both front window regulators replaced on my 2008 Citroen C5 Hdi Saloon withing the last nine months at a cost of almost £600. In both cases the motors were still working but the windows would not lift or drop without manual assistance. The repair garage()not a Citroen main agent said that the whole assembly had to be replaced and...

Following Jim’s advice at the DS Rally on my Wife’s Xantia seized rear height adjuster, the garage I use near Newport Pagnell reluctantly took on the job of unseizing it, with Jim offering to visit them if they got stuck. As it was it was all sorted in a couple of hours.

Thanks Jim.

Chris

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The VSX's suspension is still a bit of a mystery to me.
As I understand it: In the VSX, the standard 6 sphere arrangement, which (I think) I understand thoroughly, is supplemented by two extra spheres, one in each (front and back) suspension circuit,

The four corner spheres (which have been replaced not that long ago) are harder than standard,...

Hi all,
as the proud new owner of a 2002 C5 HDi Estate I have a few questions;

the car has a few niggles and having trawled through the forum I've found a few solutions,

Driver's door doesn't always unlock - found the answer on here, thanks.
Rear tailgate window doesn't open - so what? I can live without that particular feature.
Brakes squeal -...

Hi All,

well, I posted a while ago about the Berlingo making a thunk noise from the front left, or what I thought was the front left.

This noise has stopped, to be replaced by a creak/groan, which sounds much like a worn out bed seeing some action.. :shock: It does it if I grab the arch and bounce it, it does it, and it does it when driving...

Hi My Xantia 1.8 estate 1.6v petrol year 2000 on an X plate has developed a hydraulic leak at the rear. I have put it on ramps and had a good look and can not see where the leak is coming from. The height corrector was changed about 6 months ago and some pipes were also replaced. I have checked all the connections and all are OK. I wipe clean all...

2003, 2.0 HDI 110.

Cutting out , seem accelerator pedal related.

Lexia says accelerator pedal jammed (or stuck, can't recall which)

Drives ok most of the time.

What's the likely cause of this, and the fix please - I'm thinking the TPS is dead or dying..

Hi Gang,

While refitting the hydraulic tank riser after performing the return line modification I've discovered that the 50mm long joiner from the tank top to the hydraulic pump has split: #-o

Not sure if it was already split (I don't think so) or whether I split it while I was fitting the new jubilee clips, as it is very hard and brittle....

Hi All
My 03 LWB Relay needs a whole new inner seal on the n/s and a patch (or complete cill) on the other side. Anyone have any idea what this sort of job costs? Also, does anyone know any mobile welders in the Basildon, Essex area?
Many thanks

Hi all,

My right headlamp starts to fickle so I guess it is time to search for a new bulb.

So for my C5II, is it a H1 or a H7 12V-55W?

By the way, what is the type? is it 1156 or 1157?

Kindly advise me and Thank you very much.

Regards,

Toothpaste (paste, not the gel kind) or Autosol work well.

Hello, I replaced a hydrualic pump for a C5, as the suspension was stuck at a really low level.

We took out the pump put a new one in and then pressurised the hydraulic fluid reservoir with a bicycle pump. We had the bleed nipple that is just left of the oil filler cap open to allow the air to bleed....But the fluid didn't move....so we connected...

Hi all,

I have a hard time trying to find out the part number of this rubber. The whole piece of rubber strip was gone on the right hand side after a heavy downpour.

Please refer to the following pic:

The whole piece of rubber strip should look like this as shown here on the Left hand side:

Kindly help me on this and Thank you very much....

Dear all,

Pardon my ignorance with my year 2007 Citroen C5, what is this TEL button found at the HU for? is it something like a handsfree speaker that I can pair with, using an aftermarket bluetooth device?

I'm browsing the e-bay to get a reliable handsfree bluetooth speaker and wonder what other options do I have.

Kindly advise me and Thank...

Well here we are in the Ramada hotel off the M6 toll road after an effortless trip down from Aberdeenshire. Very light traffic most of the way and a steady 65-70 mph. As usual, a meagre return of 42 mpg, but offset by another brilliant run. This cat is just so very good on the motorway. A short hop down to Surrey tomorrow after a hearty breakfast,...

I have noticed that the passenger window is having problems going down and back up.

I took a look on this site and with the excellent help of previous posts I have got the door panel off and seen that it has the common problem of the cables rusting through and one of them has dropped out.

I found this repair kit on ebay but I'm not sure how...

Probably not the best idea to take a 15CV and drive it through the dunes and onto the beach but it was such a nice day today :)

The Lions had just done us all proud in Sydney and it was only a mile or so down the road from the Widdrington Inn to Druridge bay

After the usual paddling around and picking stuff up I headed back up the dunes, and...

I had my last petrol car in 1969 as you may know I now have a 1999 2ltr. Petrol Automatic Xantia which has only done 66.000 mls. its in very good condition but there are a few things that need fixed. I intend to change all filters, engine oil, transmission oil, spark plugs, yesterday I changed the screen washer motor, and while the car was on axle...

Hi,does any one please tel me how to take the drivers air bag out,need to replace

Regards
:-D

problem is sometimes it just spins and doesn't turn the car over, I have removed it and tested as follows.

earthed the motor body, put the positive to the small bolt (bottom 1 on the pic) and both the solenoid and starter spin as expected.

when I put the + to the big 1 on the left it does nothing, surely it meant to so something or is that...

I can find masses of references to this, but not the original thread that explains how to do it. I've found alternative suggestions for what diodes to use and the wire colours and even the connector colour (white), but not which connector and where it's located. :?:

Please somebody put me out of my misery!

HI Forum

I've started the job to change the boots that were missing on my steering track rods and rack-and-pinion protector. I decided to change the track rods and tie rods at the same time. However, I've come a bit stuck on a couple of things:

I cant seem to get this off without cutting it.... any ideas?:
The new track rods came with these...

It is just a filter, all generic EFI engines must have the same requirements, they are just about all using the same components, the inlet/outlet pipes are different sizes so that numpties dont fit them the wrong way round, measure the inlet / outlet diameters and talk to your local motorfactors, there might be a significant saving if it were to...

As per subject, does this model come with DPF/FAP or not?

How do I check?

And next question, which oil would you recommend for this engine?

I know the manual says Total Quartz Ineo Ecs 5W30 but was wondering if anyone has better recommendation?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and to the Citroen brand, so please bear with me.

I've purchased 59 Reg C5 1.6 HDi 16V 110hp DPFS VTR Plus Nav Tourer 2 days ago and today is the first day I can actually drive the car. I have a question regarding parking sensors. They simply don't work even though the car was advertised as including parking...

Been suffering a knocking for a while I presumed was the torque link mount on the inner wing. Had the bonnet open today and the spanners out (fitting a new stat), so thought I'd take it out and have a look . I think we can safely say it's no longer performing the function it was designed for :lol:

I measured it up thinking I might be able to...

Wording on subject may not be exact but you get the drift. Been told by mechanic that its probably the squib?????? Someone else called it a reel connector,its a round thing behind the steering wheel anyway. My question is,are these parts easyily available? Is there more than 1 for each car or does it have to be an exact same vehicle? Do these...

Im picking up a T reg one soon. Will it have a heater? From what i've read it's too old to have one but you never know..

Hi All, I have just bought a 2004 C5 VTR Estate. When I bought it, the previous owner told me that the Radio / Sat Nav unit had packed up and he replaced it with a standard Goodmans radio, he said that the multifunction display screen wasn't working as it was connected to the radio and he couldn't connect it to the replacement radio. On taking out...

HI

The other day I noticed that if I am in 3rd or 4th gear and start breaking, the car would start juddering. Not sure if it would happen in all gears, but I noticed it most in 3rd.

Any ideas what it could be?

Cheers
Larry

Sorry chaps, memory isn't what it was. The VSX is suffering from fuel starvation and air ingress (before the filter), so I need to start by checking the tank filter.
When I first had the green estate, I checked the filter in the fuel tank. I remember doing the job, taking some pictures and making some rough e-notes; but, I never got around to...

Does anyone know please if the HP pumps on the 2.1 VSX (1997 MY) and the 1.9TD (1995 MY) are likely to be interchangeable?
The VSX has a nice new shiney one, but that on the 1.9 weeps slightly. Plan would be to put the new one on the 1.9 once she's back on the road, then overhaul the leaky pump before putting it on the VSX. Can't have a leaky one...

hi everyone i have a c2 1.1 with a poor idle/ misfire
i've had i 53 reg saxo beside the car with the same set up and swapped each sensor ,coil, plug etc etc
it left us think the only thing left to change is the ecu which we all know its not cheap if we are wrong
i've seen on a ford a way to test the plug connecting to the coil pack for an ecu...

I think my C5 is going to need a new clutch and DMF. Very soon.

It all started happening last week, making grinding noise when releasing the clutch pedal, especially noisy in reverse, and then in first when taking off. Definitely nosier when cold and low revs, the sound disappears when releasing the clutch pedal at 1000rpm+. So I can drive it...

Wondering if anyone can advise me what to do next please. Airbag light came on as driving at 20mph ish,on a roundabout. Took it to have it plugged in to diagnostic machine and it said p1801 drivers airbag igniter circuit open. Mechanic was busy said I could leave it and someone would play with it when they had time but its a taxi and if they...

Hi I would like some information my 2008 c5(X7) exclusive has halogen type headlamps
with cornering lights also and auto levelling, I decided to change for OEM xenon type
headlights and I wanted ask if someone can help me in this transition.
Are they a direct fit plug and play, is there any instructions to give to the ecu in regards of this...

Hello

Would appreciate any info.

Hi series 2 Xantia window washer has stopped working checked the fuse OK, Haynes Manual says to get the pump out you have to remove the front bumper, is this right and if so how easy is it
allan

Hi, could somebody please tell me where the radiator fan switch is located on Citroen dispatch hdi xreg (2000) :|

Many thanks Martin

Hi all,

Hoping you can help.

I have a 2004 C2 HDI and have purchased a pair of folding mirrors as well as the switch with the additional position.

I've plugged these in as i have the extra cable in the door for it. I've borrowed a friends cables to plug into the car and using the lexia software i can see and talk to the car.

The problem i am...

My wallet is being emptied further this week to the tune of £400 for a faulty offisde rear light (mounted on the rear wing). The garage has said the cost of the light is £280 including VAT. Does that sound about right?

The issue is a melted bulb holder connector possibly caused by tow-bar wiring. The garage is going to remove the additional...

L reg TD XANT hatch sinker

continuous pulsing brake pedal if you press with normal pressure even when stationary,
press hard and pulsing stops,

i thought air in the brake circuit, but after lengthy bleeding it still does it,

fitted a re/con pump from Martin about a year ago,

if you gently press the pedal you can here continuous flow of...

Hi all, out of interest would a xantia petrol sinker hydraulic pump fit a xantia diesel sinker, same number of outlets on the pump? Cheers.

Hello everyone I have just joined this forum...........I hope someone will be able to help me please. I have a C5 1.8 petrol estate 2003 03. Today I was checking the fuses which are in the passanger glovebox. I pulled out some of the mini fuses which were OK then I came to a bigger fuse amongst the mini fuses, this bigger normal size fuse has HS...

Check for compatibility, but if you get a good layer of the Hydrate 80 down, it should be suitable to overseal with a brushable stone chip coating. Ideally, three coats with adequate drying between...

We have been members of ADAC and it's time to renew. Well it was in April. And we renewed. Thing is they were so brief it seemed they wanted off the phone asap. They never took the 3 digit security number which we thought odd.

Well we had an inkling and no money was taken. Just tried the now and the same. Trying hard to get us off the line. Said...

Typing this on a French AZERTY keyboard which is driving me nuts so I'll keep it short:

Pulling out of a rest area on the Toll Autoroute A83, a big end went without warning (no warning lights lit, then or now). Oil has stqyed just below max since we left home some 800 miles earlier, temp steady at 78, running on all 4 but one clattering like...

ok well 2.0hdi fuel pump jammed..replaced hp pump and cam belt...heres my fault codes..
p0230 fuel pump primary circuit...am i looking at the pressure rg on bk of the pump?
p0100 mass air flow...have cleaned but i cant clear the codes
p0200 injector circuit open
p0200 injector circuit open...yes 2 fault codes
p0235 boost controler

how can i clear...