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Hi i want to change the bsi from one car to the other so i can use the remote on the keys im swapping the bsi and computer under bonnet the 2 bsi have same plugs but are diffrent will they work from car to car.

hey all, xants is leaking lhm from the hydraulic pump. i assume its leaking from the pump as there's green stuff on the alternator which drips onto the floor roughly below. on the floor beneath the car there is two areas where lhm spills...both close to each other, one larger than the other both roughly under the hydraulic pump. citroen said there...

I took my ZX with it's nice new Alcantara seats to the local groomer. They do a very good inside/outside job. But this time it came back with one of the rear door lock buttons missing.
Needless to say it can't be found and no-one knows anything about it. Just discovered they seem to fall in the 'hen's teeth' category!
Few Questions please
Are...

Just wondering i have 3 c5's and was wondering can i change the bsi from one car to another or are they programed for that pacific car i have changed it and get alot of error codes and car is in limp mode could this be the reason.

Thanks in advanced

Hello Guys!

I would like to ask You how fans on late 2.0 HDi Xantia (Y reg with AC) should work ? From previous posts I know that fans operate in different way in later models. Only D/S fan runs in normal temperatures and second one starts when AC is on or engine temp will go above 100 or something like this (if I'm correct).
I'm asking because...

Instead of a clean windscreen, I have en exciting water feature cleaning the underside of my drivers side headlight.

I'm guessing that either a hose or connector has broken, but I don't want to dismantle anything until without having a supply of cheap spares for whatever it might be. Does anyone know what diameter(s) hoses I should buy?...

Being kind of old and decrepit, I'm used to jump starting cars by connecting + to+, then - to-

The boss's Clio wouldn't start yesterday so I got out the jump leads.

I couldn't find the Negative post on my DS5!!!!!
The positiv is under a flap , above the air filter. The battery must be fore and aft, because I couldn't find the neg post as the...

Hello everyone, i'm new to this, got a 2000 1.8 16V LFY Xantia non-starter, few issues looking like, trying to sort Central locking first, wondering if anyone has got a copy of the CPH (Body computer) wiring diagram could share. Many thanks.

Can anyone help with a wiring diagram for C5 2.2hdi Mk2 Exclusive Automatic 2004? I need to verify which wires go to which electrovalve?

Vin number
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Opened the tailgate last night and it wouldn't shut, had to force it down. since then the tailgate only opens half way and it still doesn't close, I will get Lexia on later to see what, if anything I can find......

Is there an easy way to reset the tailgate I wonder?

Hi
On the display of my C5 I'm getting the message: esp/asr system faulty and the transmission selector is locked for about a minute and the triangle icon on the left gauge is lit. after about a minute the locking is released and I can shift the selector to D or R .
could you please provide me a clue what is the cause and the (possible) remedy for...

Hey guys,

Any advice here would be grand. I’ve got a Citroen C4 VTR+ HDI 110 13 plate, and I’ve got a small oil leak. However my main concern is the loss of power it’s having and it sounds kinda clacky when I accelerate.
I have a photo of said leak but I don’t know how to add it here...I’m new and useless #-o

Hi i have searched all over the internet and cant find anything on this i think its very odd.

I have a 3002 Citroen c5 turbo diesel and is stuck in limp mode (seems like the turbo isnt working)

I have an elm 327 to read the codes a usb one so i hooked it all up and it read the code from the car but i went to start the car and put the battery...

Hi what is the recommended oil for C5 2.0 diesel (mk2) 2006?
We are getting in to winter now here in Torquay but don’t expect temperatures to go lower than -2 -4
Thank you

Hi people hope everyone is well.

I have a 53 plate Xsara Picasso SX, interesting vehicle.

I've had an issue that has been gradually getting worse and this evening it came to a head.

The on the wiper stalk there is a button to change between which information is shown on the screen. This has been getting more and more difficult to use, needing...

HI all!

I have problem with LDS leaking from rubber pipe above middle back spheres. It is not big leak, it's more like teardrop, but still I didn't pass MOT because of this. For example, I have cleaned everything yesterday and today I can see only one drop at the end of the rubber pipe, as you can see on the photo.
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I have been told...

Hello All

Is there a way to check the level of the LDS?

I may have a small leak from the off side rear strut, so I want to check if I am loosing fluid.

Cheers

Jack

My screen froze the other morning - on both sides.

Where might I find the scuttle drain entrances on my C5 as I suspect they need rodding?

I've read previous advice to clear them from the exits but I'm in no condition to tackle that, unfortunately.
Otherwise I'll have to take it to a garage.

Hi guys,
I just noticed that after putting £30 of fuel in my 2003 C5 HDI, that the gauge was registering almost empty the day after. I just put another tenner in and spotted a dripping leak from the mud flap behind the rear drivers wheel. It is definitely diesel. Any thoughts? Thanks. T

Hi guys!
Im new here, just bought an Citroen C5 MK3
I dont find the fan ressistor, the fan is totally dead, and I need to replace the ressistor.

Hello everybody,

I have Berlingo I 1,9D M WJY year 2002 and unfortunatelly I have a big issue with it.

SOMETIMES, when I want to start the engine, the warning lamp of engine heating does not light up, the clocks with temperature and tachometer do not work, the engine is cold and it is not possible to start the engine. This issue does occur...

A recent post threw up that this vehicle
C5 5 DOOR SALOON 2.0 HDi 110 (DW10ATED)
was fitted with a diesel fuel cooler - #9 in the diagram...

Fuel cooler C5 HDi 110.JPG

I'm used to the idea of diesel fuel needing warming in cold conditions, but the requirement for cooling was something I just hadn't realised.

Googling the issue produced this,...

First post on the forum which relates to the first French car I have ever owned. I am due to pick up my new Citroen C5 x7 2008 tomorrow. It has covered 120,000 miles and has been serviced regularly. I have decided to purchase this on finance to get the extra cover if something does go wrong, (over 3 years at £80.00 a month, cheaper than some...

Guys hi. Is it possible to put led bulbs in my 2009 tourer instead of ordinary bulbs? as mine last only a few months.

I have a 2006 1.6HDi version which needs a new starter and have struggled with removing it. I have managed to get to 2 of the bolts from underneath. A friend removed brake reservoir and a few pipes and was able to get at the 3rd bolt however he can't get it out. Can you give me any advice on what I need to remove to get at it and put in the...

This is something that doesn't really bother me, but from reading another thread, it seems like something I could easily fix.
Problem is that heater speed #3 does not work for each fresh or re-circulated air. #1, #2 & #4 all work as expected.

From the other threads this problem is slightly different, as they report only a single speed is...

Hi

Need some advice here.

I'm getting these klonk sounds from the left back wheel, when dringing on a bumpy road.

I guess its the parts in the rear suspension arms, that are worn.

I found this:

Questions:

1) is it the right part? I'm doing both sides .
2) Do some body have at detailed how-to, would highly apreciate it.
3) Which tools is...

Had a trip up the M1 today to drop my daughter and friends off at Meadowhell. I glanced down at the instruments and was surprised to see the temp gauge showing only 1 bar, which then disappeared to 0 bars. As I exited at j34, a couple of miles later, the gauge came back up again to the halfway point, which is where it usually sits, and then stayed...

12 months since my DS5 was serviced. Not for DS5 owners, the lovely 24 month service interval. I'm told it's 12000 miles or 12 months for the 2l D sport.
. I have 61300 miles on the clock and some places even say the cam belt should be replaced!!!! Confusing info on service intervals too. Am I at a full service or interim? To be honest, apart from...

Hi all,

Am getting exasperated by an intermittent problem on my '09 plate C5 X7 Exclusive Tourer with hydro-pneumatic suspension. The rear end occasionally sinks down to the bumpstops within a short space of time after parking. This is o.k. if it will rise back up again upon startup which it usually does after about 30 seconds with a sudden jerk....

Hi all

New to the forum.

I have a 2002 Picasso 2.0 HDI with one key, its the manual key with 4 way blade and blue transponder chip. This is all I have.

Looking on ebay I can grab one of these for £20 or so.

is there a way to program it to the car? Obviously its only the fob, thats the only bit I need. I dont need another transponder coder...

Good evening, all!

About a couple of weeks ago, the remote control / keyfob for our Citroen C8 stopped working, so we have been manually locking the doors using the key.

I finally got round to taking the CR1620 battery out, testing it to confirm that it was low / needing replacement and then ordering 2 new batteries.

These arrived today and I...

Hello

As some might remember, I've had coolant issues on the c4. Turns out that it's leaking from the thermostat housing(plastic had cracked).
Now, as I have access to service.citroen, I've put my VIN in and found the thermostat and bought it. But there's a problem, my new thermostat doesn't look like my old thermostat. Opening and piping are the...

One of my dipped lights went a while ago and I thought I'd buy 2 of those fancy white xenon type jobbywotsits, make the front like a lighthouse, what could possibly go wrong. Well they are crap, yep white light instead of sort of yellow ish but noticeably dimmer.

Anyone else changed...……….for the better and what were they!

Mike

Will upload the picture tomorrow from my C5 X7 - the one from the trip computer that shows miles , average mph and mpg.
Just a picture with some brief description of model, engine - whatever relevant. :-D :-D

mpg
mph
Model

osx
triumphtoledo
RichardW
osx
old'uns
xantippa
old'uns
old'uns
osx
EDC5

56.4
52.4
52.3
50.3
50.3
45.5...

Entries that include a picture of the trip computer will be included in the top 10 list.

OP mpg mph Model

Hi

The rev counter in my 2006 C4 VTS sometime works occasionally. When I starting the car it will not work and as the time goes it starts/stops working till is works permanently . Then on the next morning this phenomenon happens again. Can this be fix or a new rev counter module should be obtained

Thanks
Zohar

Hi guy's
Well Monday morning came along and I went to reverse the car off the drive, would not select reverse gear and came up with the warning I had a gear box fault. I took the near side wheel arch lining out and sure enough the oil tank for the gear box actuator's was empty. 2011 1.6 egs6 e-hdi by the way. First mistake was to order of e-bay...

Can anyone tell me how to bench test a fuel pump relay?

Car is 2004 C5 Exclusive 2.2hdi auto - Won't start.

Relay is:
G Cartier
8 191 002
96 527 112 80

6 inline pins.

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Hi guys!

I have problems with the steering rack leeking on my Citroen C5, I want to try Omega 917, because of the leakage is small. Someone used this product and had results?

And I also want to change the steering fluid, someone have a DIY on how to flush the steering fluid? And witch fluid should I buy?

Thanks!

Hi,

I am new to the forum here and looking for some help to get my daughters old Berlingo running. The car has covered 60k miles and has a full service history as it was previously owned by the local council. We bought it at the beginning of the year. The problem started several months ago when it started to lose power and eventually would not...

Hi All
Not been around for a while as I no longer have a Citroen BUT my dad does, Anyway got a phone call today, his car wont start and its saying immobiliser fault, guessing the ecu is toast (or corroded pins as happened on my old C8) but I need to get him mobile again ASAP (he lives in France in the middle of nowhere)

Looked around for a...

Hi

I have problem with windscreen washer pipe its broken .
Please help me how can i change them what part of car body I have to open to change the pipe .
If you have any diagram for that please let me know.
Thanks

Hi Marc.

I got it sorted. I switched on the function to activate or deactivate the auto headlights on the central display. Biggest mistake ever. Switched the function off and all was well. Diagnostic is also put away now... till I need it to depressurise my c5 suspension to change the spheres which has just arrived.

I cant seem to log into the...

Abs light on picasso 1.6hdi xsara 2006 staying on diagnosis showing no fault codes need Help :!:

I'm wondering if any of you fine people could help me. I have a 15 plate Citroen DS3 BlueHDi 1.6, 37K'ish on the clock with FSH and I keep getting the EML and a message saying Engine Fault: Repair Needed come up. It only comes on whilst using engine braking at around 3000-3500 RPM and is fine whilst under power at any RPM or off the power at any...

A mate of mine has a loud ticking noise from the engine bay on his C1 when under load. He says it's absolutely identical to the one posted in this short video - and judging by the comments it seems to be a common enough issue on the C1 / 107 / Aygo 1litre engine. Any ideas what it could be ? If you read the comments section you can see people have...

Hello,

Last year in May a dealer did a timing belt replacement on my VTS and they added some type of coolant. After the job, coolant was between the MAX and MIN mark and it's stayed that way for these 18 months.
I'd like to buy some coolant just to be on the safe side(remember my c4 coolant problems?), but I've got no idea which one to buy....

First post here, so hello, of course looking for help, My C5 was driving fine last night, went to move it this morning and its sounds as if its only firing on 3 cylinders, It had 4 new injectors last March and has been perfect since. No lights and my code reader says no codes but I do get a misfire message. Any help welcome, TIA

Like most people, as the dreaded renewal day approaches but you haven't yet received next years quote from your current provider, you start to have a look around, especially if you got a new customer deal last year, and expect your loyalty to be rewarded by a huge increase.
I've been through most of the comparison sites and the ones who pretend...