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Started with the timing belt job on the C5 today. Everything pinned nicely, all went in ok.

Followed the process to get the old belt off, everything seemed to be going nice and smoothly to this point.

The instructions state to back the 4 bolts on each camshaft pulley off 1/4 a turn and turn them all fully clockwise. The inlet camshaft on the...

Does anyone know if the spare wheel in the boot in a Citroen C5 MKIII is supposed to be secured in any way? Mine is unsecured with the tool kit in the centre. On other cars i've had the spare wheel had a long bolt through the centre, securing it to the floor of the boot.

Hi have this in my post re MK1 1.9TD est 96-97.not rising to the occasion?
But might not get info as not in listing for locks.
Drivers door is deadlocked now won't open from out or inside but did it on fob not key where as you normally hold key to do other day it was doing the lock/unlock thing as i drove along it would also lock the door as soon...

hi

can i please ask dose anyone know amount of gas refill and oil for citroen c8 2.2hdi dw12ted engine
i have changed air con compresor on mine need re filling but would like to go to shop with knowing it,they could tell me all sorts
no label under bonet anywhere to say it

thank you

sorry for speling

Is it possible to adjust the C3 Picasso headlights to suit RHD? or does one have to change the whole unit, I cannot see anything on the lenses that indicates hand of drive, so is it possible to adjust the bulb position within the headlamp unit

Hi does anyone know what make and model the radio is in a 2010 exclusive, none nav.
I want to see if there is firmware available for it.
Thanks

Hi Everyone

I've recently joined the Forum with my first Citroen, a 2003 C5 2.2HDi semi-auto.
I enjoy the car but I'm quite disappointed with the relatively poor mpg, especially compared to my last car, a Saab 9-3, also a 2.2 Diesel.
I've put this down to one reason, agree/mock at your leisure :lol:

*The turbo kicks in at 2500rpm*

I'm no...

Hello, was out this morning changing engine oil and antifreeze when I noticed a LHM puddle. It's leaking from the accumulator housing right at the end of a cylinder, there's a 11mm pipe coming out of it. Not sure how to post a picture on here. Is there a seal? This is the 3rd leak now. Sigh.

Thanks.

I have an early Xantia 1.9d. It's a sinker. When I start the car in the mornings in cold or frosty weather the stop light takes a while to go out. The colder it is the longer it seems to take :roll:

Now the weather is warmer, the stop light is going out within two or three seconds when I start up in the mornings.

Can anyone suggest possible...

I have a 2010 C5 Exclusive and occasionally the radio has no sound. It appears to be working fine with everything functioning properly on all sources (including Bluetooth) but just no sound. Pushing buttons and twiddling knobs makes no difference. The only thing that fixes it is turning the car off for a period of time. A simple turn the car off,...

Hi all, this is my first post so bear with me! I have had a turbo boost problem that has just been sorted but garage has told me I need to change the particulate filter and the sensor associated with it as a precaution. I understand the need to change the filter (which I can buy reasonably cheaply) but do I really need to change the sensor? I...

Hey-up,

I wondered if I could pick a few brains.

The front suspension in my old 1996 Xantia 1.9TD Estate has just become all bouncy as if there is no dampening.
And it's just failed it's MOT due to below points:
- Centre front Fluid suspension unit leaking.
- Front lower Braking system leaking.

I've not had to look at the suspension side of...

Probably not very interesting but it's been kinda slow.
On the way into town with Swmbo for her hair appointment, :roll: , tootling along at 50 mph, a la Peter N, in full fuel saving mode, I was overtaken by a Phase 1 facelift C5 circa 2005 going like a bat out of hell. He(she?) must have been well over 80 mph on the dual carriageway. The thing...

chaps.. just started happening..
I did finally fit the clutch switch for the cruise control, then not long after - the radio remote stalk went dead,
then, about the same time, the eco mode is coming on after a few hours with car locked..

is there likely to be a connection between ECO mode and the failed stalk?
does the stalk go into/have...

The little white box that comes with this

Anyone had a look whats inside? just curious as pretty sure could make one my self as do like to to electronics in my spare time.

Any one got a spare Nut case for the rear wiper floating about?

Will pay for this as mines gone awol

ebay shows up whole wiper etc which i dont need

Hi,

I'm new to Citroens, having bought a '92 ZX 1.6 Aura as a temporary car last year. I liked it too much to sell it when I left the country for a while, so its been standing since last August - I was really impressed when I gave it a wash and put it in for an MOT to see how much it had deteriorated and it only failed on the windscreen washer...

Hope someone can help - my Xantia Hdi Exclusive is stuck in 'firm mode' & I'm running out of ideas!! All spheres have just been renewed,diode mod kit fitted,new VN05N components soldered onto PCB etc. Local dealer tried to connect suspension ECU to Lexia but could not get dialogue,so no idea if faults logged -tried ECU from another Xantia which I...

Hi all

how the sod do you get this radio out.

As radio has car cd changer button.. I am assuming this would mean there is a audio in no the back some where? as i want to attach a aux to 3mm female jack to feed me ipod direct into it.

Or if any one has a cheap and cheerfull soultion (not keen on them FM Transmitter as quality is crap)

Sorry this isn’t going to help those guys suffering hard front suspension on non hydractive Xantias.

Car went very bouncy on the front end earlier this week. Unlike last time when it was an ecu failure the back stayed soft.
Lexia confirmed that the ecu was switching both front and back to soft.

Both front corners were hard so thinking it could...

Here's one for u as I'm gettin intreiged
I got hydroactive 99 xantia...can I put spheres on it from say a non hydroactive and even a older xantia say 95....as they seam to sound a lot softer...I want a waterbed with wheels now lol
Thanks in advance

Hi,
Fitted new clutch the weekend and know clutch pedal is rock solid, I tied it up whilst changing clutch I removed slave to see and clutch pedal is still rock solid however I can push slave back in itself so presume maybe I have tied pedal too high and its past a return point maybe it does it need bleeding I can see nipple on slave but can't...

Another how to query I'm afraid. My C5 has a sticky temperature flap motor on the passengers side, can I get to it through the glove box opening or is it somewhere else.

Thanks

Peter

Hi,

My newly-returned-to-the-road Xantia HDi has a peculiar quirk with the brakes. When releasing my foot from the pedal there seems to be a momentary lag before the brakes release. Is this typical of Xantias or is my braking system on the blink?

On an 03 2.0.....how easy or hard is to change, and what's the right or best stuff to seal it with as mine's leaking

How do you get it off?

Thanks

Peter

Hi people, i've just fitted a new timing belt kit & water pump to a 1.4 HDi (engine in vehicle), putting the belt on was really difficult it took ages to get it fully onto the tensioner pulley so i'm reluctant to follow the instructions Haynes gives regarding setting the tension, that if the tensioner indicator is not centred after turning engine...

Hi,

I was planing to buy some Tomason rims for my C5, but what bothers me is that the minimum ET I can find is 40.
I believe original ET for (Adriatique, Atlantique) C5 rims is 33.

What can I expect? Will they fit?

Currently I am runing on 8x18ET33 new ones would be 8.5x18ET40

Did anyone go with aftermarket wheels on their C5's

Thanks

Can I stop the voice that tells me
Trafficmaster licence number....
and
Audio Modes 5,6,7,8,9,1,2...

Because it's starting to annoy now.

Hi,

I have a new shape (2008 onwards) berlingo multispace xtr. I cannot find a label for the amount of aircon gas.

Local dealers has said 575g, but I note that the workshop guide says:

BERLINGO II All models - 575 ± 25
BERLINGO (B9) All models - 450 ± 25

As far as I know, the 08 onwards model is a Berlingo II, but it is also a B9. Can...

I have a 2010 C5 V6 Diesel with the 6speed auto gearbox. It has developed a quirky habit/fault. It seems to be reluctant to change up gears. Firstly it will occasional red-line 2nd gear before going into 3rd (but not always). Secondly it does not want to get into 6th gear until doing over 110Km/h. It is almost like it is in sports mode but not...

Hi, hope somebody can help.
I have a 2002 HDI Picasso, and my remote fob has stopped working. Changed the battery twice, using a Halfords Energizer, and still it refuses to work.
I've checked all doors are firmly shut, and the boot. I've even tried various suggestions for reprogramming fob to car by inserting in ignition, turning on ignition and...

Even a slight one, even if I'm doing about 40ish in 4th, I have to go to 3rd sometimes 2nd :roll: ....but driving in general, I find it quite sluggish, is it because the engine's not powerfull enough for it's size ie old 8v allbeit 110hp. The reason I ask is because my Pug 306 (same engine but a 90) is some much more resposive and easy to to...

Hello Guys,

Well it had to happen sooner or later I guess... today the Anti-Polution fault has come on, along with the service lighe, engine management light and ABS light ....
Christmas tree??
lol
It did not seem to be on limp mode.
Once I switched off the engine, the ABS light did not come on again ... so now the EML, Service and Anti-Polution...

wrecked one of my alloys on series 2 xantai with 195/65/15

wondering if i can use alloys from a c5, if they would fit as they appear to be the same 4 stud fitment and the model i'm looking at had the same tyre size as mu xantia

After having ever worse rear suspension for about 3 months I finally did something.
First a thanks to everyone here and the various guides provided.
To Xac I have to say 'what a tool', in the nicest way. :-D I tried making (and buying) a removal tool but without success, I then saw the one made from a 10mm threaded bar bent in a loop and bolted to...

Reading through the advert here
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I can't work out anything about the engine. Is it petrol or diesel? What power & torque?
I may not be able to see this due to the amount of red wine consumed this evening (I know it's a week day, but what the hell?)
Also is there a Xantia buyers guide on the forum????

I don't know if its just me but the few Saxo's I've tried seemed to have a slightly better driving position compared to a 106 (new shape) even though they are the same car ? :?: :-k

I don't know if its something simple like the angle of the pedals or column are slightly different or perhaps the seating ?

Although picky the only thing I don't...

One of the sidelight bulbs is out on my tailgate cluster.

How do I replace it?

The handbook is very unclear about how to access the bulbs in the tailgate to replace them.

03 C5 2.0 hdi

It's when you're sitting but not moving, no engine running or anything....when you put your hand on it and move it slightly (about an 1 ) there's a clicking noise, it sounds as if it's coming the colum somewhere, something else that's probably wrong :roll:

Hi all,

I’ve this thought the 205/55R16 tyres are looking relatively smaller on my C5 II. The default size supposedly to be 215/55R16.

So in my next change, I’m contemplating to go with one of the following sizes (Forget about the tyre upsize ratio) and I need your advice and comment:

1. 215/60R16
Is this too tall for the C5?

2. 225/55R16
Is...

Hi,

I wonder if someone has experienced a problem with restoring the brake function after pipes replacing in the front suspension of Citroen Xantia 2HDi (2001)?
I would greatly appreciate your advise on this matter.

I do not do it myself. I bought the car to a HiQ garage but they do not know how to get the brakes back after fitting new hydraulic...

Does anyone know how to adjust the wash jets please. One of mine is completely missing the windscreen

I need the wicked red for me c5

I assume as well i have to use the protective lacquer

wheres the best place to get this from?

I read somewhere, but now can't find it, about a 'dead' sphere storing high pressure so could be a blast of LHM when removed. True or false ?

Just doing the rear spheres (so I am under them) as the rear suspension went hard, this is a sphere that's gone but I don't know which one.
I have both spheres started, not too much pressure needed to crack...

Hi All
I Hope someone can help, I've a major window crisis on my xantia, the window electric winder mechanism has broken, well specifically the bit which holds the window up or down, its snapped off its guide rail, and the cable has become entangled.
Basically my window is fully open and cannot be closed.

Does anyone have
1) any guidence on how...

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The Lizarte brand I bought were just awful as regards the state of the threads, see photos in link above.
I tried taking off the top of the threads and de-burring but they still won't fit all...

Hi, just found a slpit in this hose. anybody know what its called and is it a Citroen only part ?
Thanks Terry.

HI everyone!

Very nice forum with loads of info. I just bought a Dispatch 2001 1.9d and will be adding tints by myself to the side windows and back. I am wondering if it is possible to take out the side windows that slide when you push the button? As there is a over lap of the windows which will not allow me to get to cover the whole window, also...