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Wat does it mean lol

i have sent a quick email with the pictire of the stereo sticker on. fingers crossed

I think that is Rain Forrest green, maybe :)

I had trouble with speed camera recognition then updated to software rneg_R40b_R40.03. This cured the speed camera recognition problem in 'navigation' mode but the problem persists in 'radio/cd' mode.
Anyone know if there is a further update to cure the 2nd problem?

I believe it should be the same as my C5, the radio is not coded but if replaced with another radio from a Citroen it will need a diagnostic to code the replacement one to the car.

I am a happy bunny everytime I get to take my C5 to a motorway by myself, no nagging involved when I floor the pedal ;)

Fairly sure it's the 2.2 which has an hydraulic timing tensioner; turn it backwards and there's no tension so the belt skips. Ask Lighty.

LHM and LDS are compatible from a seal perspective as far as I know. LHM was a mineral oil not unlike very thin engine oil with a few additives (anti-froth etc) with LHM plus being semi-synthetic, and LDS being fully synthetic. So it's not the catastrophic instant death to the seals scenario that filling it up with DOT4 brake fluid would be for...

I would but I'm in a wooden cabin at Whipsnade zoo having a romantic night away with my wife

I'm sure that could be the start of something (here on the Forum I mean) :lol: :lol: :lol:

Easiest way is with a Lexia which will check out the switch and the solenoid latch. Failing that you will have to remove the tailgate liner to give you access to the solenoid and switch wiring. Both the switch and the Solenoid wires end up in the BSI so it's not totally impossible that the fault could lie within the BSI again a Lexia is needed for...

It depends on where you get the cable. I had to replace one on Gracie just before Christmas, got it from GSF, and change from £21. Citroen wanted £43.

Where are you based? I have a spare cable (ok, it is for a Xantia HDi 90hp), and if it is suitable, maybe we can sort something out.

I think the oil issue is very different in auto and manual boxes. On the mabnual boxes the biggest problem is bearing failure. Obviously selector forks etc. wear without good lubrication, but most gearboxes I've come accross fail through bearing failure. The usual thing is a slight oil leak, which over a period of months drains the oil to a level...

Well, Citroen Glasgow came to the party and I have my set of new o-ring seals. :) I'm betting its the bottom hex head bolt that's leaking even though I thought the bottom front torx head bolt felt wet. I'll do the lot though if I can - I even have the large seal for the cap on the end of the power steering section!

You could be right, I'll give it a try anyway. I was thinking that a modified socket might be another way to go - just weld a small rod onto it at right angles!

Is it a 'wear your seat belt!' warning light or an airbag light ? , I don't know if they had said wear belt! but if they do it will be a sensor / microswitch in the stalk I expect to determine if the belt is plugged in

Airbag lights normally orange, a seat belt light would usually be red I'd expect.

Most common cause of an AirBag light is the...

Maybe he's already found a box :) the converter part number seems to be 2001.A3

lol no problems guys :)

Should be straightforward, there are several suppliers offering pattern parts of varying quality. Be advised that Valeo in particular, are infamous for slip ring wear (you can buy these, too).

Loosening the pulley with a rattle gun is usually best approach (assuming you are replacing the bearings in a precautionary measure).

Hello Matthew, I have found swedishautoparts list the curved rails and also the hydraulic tensioners. They do not have the straight (anti-lash) guides; you might need to chase one of the Renault Alpine parts suppliers for those if required.

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I commented on the tensioner because I've found at least...

It's VAG group cars I notice smoking the most. A friends PD was regularly serviced and had no engine issues, did loads of mpg. But if booted would impress Batman with its smoke screen.
I don't think it was driven gently most of the time either.

yes, I reckon it must be fixable....there are a few companies offering send in for a fix abnd return! Thanks for the offer of grabbing me one...if your scrappie is well priced I may take you up on that.

Currently I am awaiting response from some breakers on a blower module and a drivers door leccy mirror complete (Dad managed to have his...

It sounds like its shear bad luck.. :(

These 8v units are VERY Strong... I broke a 288k Xantia, which had a good block and turbo...

My Own HDI Exclusive has just turned 240k and is sound as a nut!

I know it wasn't the right place on the forum for a joke, but as the context was right, I couldn't resist!

1.8 16v . i think your right, smell from rich mix. will check the filter, as i took fuel pipe off rail and next to no fuel ran out, normaly a lot comes out. so think you me are right in thinking a blockage somewhere. fingers crossed. thanks for you input :)

a coal chisel and a lump hammer got mine of, next time i will do the same as went through all you are nightmare

nudge nudge

or do i have to wait for the supper doooper pirate :roll: :wink: software i have bought from ebay

Just an update and info request.
I finally made the repair permanent by using nylon connectors, a 90 degree one had an 8mm internal diameter which is fine. I tried everywhere here and no straight connectors......
So I ordered 2 from ebay UK (one as a spare) with 8mm diameter, sadly only one arrived and it was 7mm diameter, I have e-mailed for...

I can confirm that the lock buttons are still available. Make sure to get the right ones, as the rear buttons are narrower than the front ones.

I'd say someone with a Lexia to at least give you a starting point of where to start looking.

OK....I will go to Phil Hunt in Tober, Dorset, I think he has one....I feel $$$$ needed :(

sorry yes its a 2.0hdi xsara picasso 2002

like this?

Hi Scott,

Welcome to the Forum. Sorry no-one's yet replied to your post - probably something to do with it being Easter, and we're all involved with family. Either that or too much :beer: :-D

Yours being an estate, I can't help you from my own Xantia knowledge, my car being a hatch. However, to investigate possible earth fault being the...

What does the dashboard display say? Also is it a 2.0 or 2.2 and what year?

I became familiar with the DPF and how it works on our 807 (C8 with a Peugeot badge) when the sensor which compares the pressure before and after the filter packed in. I wouldn't have had a chance of fixing it without a Lexia / Peugeot planet. With this I could see that...

Radio I don't think will swap either they are of different facia and would look odd and not sure if it will drive the later display..

Yeh,,,,not looking at doing that...no fit .....? did wonder about the CD changer however, the one under the drivers seat.

Purely an educated guess, but I suspect the interior mirrror will be OK as it's pretty...

SACHS, LUK and VALEO are bedfellows, you may find when buying a genuine kit or flywheel
they could be marked with any of the three or all three in the same box even two makers on the one part!

i dont know how true this is as i find SACHS clutch's quite heavy in operation/pedal feel

those spanners come up with the Lidl or Aldi badges on them every so often -and well worth the money! Just as long as you dont use them to crack the nut or do up to silly torque they are great for the likes of the top rear bolt on the timing belt cover or the A panel screws on a 2cv

dont have to index the pump only the cam and the crank - its rather easy - or rather one less thing to mess up

Hi Ainslie

Brilliant thanks. I checked purchases and Paypal but neither went back for enough, never thought about checking feedback but I did and it was just within the permitted time period. It was the firm in London - yet another senior moment.

Peter

Oooh the irony, a couple of weeks ago I got an automated survey email from Citroen to ask me how my recent servicing experience was. :twisted:

I forgot about it but a reminder email to fill in the survey came again, so I filled it in, detailed the reasons why I was unhappy with their service and ticked the option that said to pass on the details...

Yep thank god I got The right pipe this time and I gota say at 56 quid I'm very pleased....also my old system had a middle silencer and this one doesn't but it still runs lovely....

Well it more 2x 6mile trips. But thinking about it I also do a short 10-15 min local run of about 3 miles each day. Yesterday my car was started/stoped a few times as I checked oil, water and other bits ready for the trip today.

Hopefully it was one of those odd blips that happens at times and will not do so again. It's now 4:30am and we leave...

What actually happened Malcolm? From the crease in your BX it looked like the motorbike hit the side of you.

Bet that shock you up if you didn't see him coming out the corner of your eye. Scary!

read all about it here

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I guess I've got of these and it's working fine.....for now, as we all what French are like

I'm sure there could be small tweaks in newer firmware versions that may improve running but if you read the original post the original complaint was symptoms like bogging down and massive turbo lag , somehow I don't think Citroen would let a firmware version out the door that caused massive turbo lag that was present all the time and plainly...

One thing with mine I've not been able to fix (does not really concern) using Planet the 'Scope' section I think always displays in French. Although I tend not to look at that section anyway as it does not serve a purpose with the limited use I use mine for.

The 807/c8 problem is breaking cam belt problems because of the water drain and engine position design

water gets onto the belt past the cover and snaps the belt.. they then cannot warm the engine sufficiently to get the injectors out and that's the issue.. the black sludge goes rock solid quickly when it cools that's when the problem starts.. if...

Thanks for that.
I've proved that all the fluid is from inside the cross member, by sealing the breather into the grommet with silicone. The gaiter below has remained bone dry since, but, as you say, there's still a little reaching the four way union.