French Car Forum

My lovely HDi exclusive estate is making a lovely grinding noise from the drivers side wheel as she drives and freewheels.

I think it's the gearbox, but hoping it's the driveshaft.
Are there two drivers side driveshaft seals?

Also, I have found that the wishbone does not want to leave the balljoint, and in trying to persuade it, my friend...

Hi all, really need some help on this one.
I have a berlingo B9 1.6 hdi 110bhp multispace. It hesitates slightly between 1500 - 2000 rpm only. If i feather the throttle say at 1700 it hesitates, if at that point i put my foot down it disappears instantly. So if i drive with accelerator depressed hard it never does it, only when it is almost in a...

Would i be right in adding the latest spec Dot 5.1 fluid into the pot as over the years i have lost possibly up to 50ml plus dribbling very slowly onto the clutch pedal, or should i put in what was used when the car was new back in 2001 so would that be Dot 3 or 4 or does it not make no difference if i add 5.1, dont want to make matters worse by...

5 mins from the airport doing 120kph Fred started a terrible clunk at the front on shoddy bits of road, bad enough to shake the car. Completely smooth on decent bits of road. Got to the airport, parked up. Braking at parking speed felt like rusty brakes binding on. Arrrgh. Didn't have time to do anything other than shake the car, nothing fell off!...

Just opened and closed the rear door on my x7 Tourer. Heard a sloshing sound like getting out of the bath......Then noticed a very slight drip from the centre bottom of the door. Further investigation found two plastic patch hole covers on the door bottom. Peeling one of these half off released a deluge - I put a bucket underneath and collected...

Just seen a very early (1990 reg'd) XM 2.1D hatch about 5 mins walk from our house. Never noticed it before & it's sorn but MoT'd till July, and just wondered if it belongs (or belonged) to anyone on here? Last part of the reg is BKJ if that rings any bells... Looked in decent condition & had a Car of the Year sticker at the top of the front...

Just wondering if anyone else uses this on their black plastics (like bumper inserts/rubbing strips etc), or has come across a proprietary brand that does the job better/lasts longer?

Interested because I've still yet to beat it as a treatment for aged plastics, although it goes a bit sticky if one uses too much it lasts a lot longer than Back to...

My Citroen Relay with a Ford 2.2 L engine has an oil leak from the crankshaft oil seal.
It is in my local garage for repair.
I was told that after replacing the oil seal the engine can't be started for 24 hours until the seal beds in
My mechanic could not explain the reason why.
Can anyone enlighten me?
Thank you
Benita

Hi! I'm putting a new heater matrix in I'm having problems getting the glovebox out it's the small glovebox because it's got an airbag. I don't seem to be able to take the door off. Does anyone know how to remove it? Thanks.

Hey guys
In my dashboard is showing rarely F4 fault code?do you know what is f4 fault?

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Just wondering if anybody would be so kind as to drag up some info on Black & White, their original specifications etc from the numbers? Would be much appreciated, please and thank you. :-D

White is RP 7147 (I think CJ suffix)
Paint code EWP CS
and Chassis # *VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]*

Black is RP 6870 (no factory suffix visible)
Paint code EXY CR...

Had this come up today.
I don't know where on the plastic dipstick to read the oil level. It's past the arrow that points at the zigzag lines. Is this too high?
I had a quick search and in a Peugeot forum Peugeot were telling a dealer to cut 6mm off the bottom of the stick to fix the fault (not clear if you then check and refill level)
Now I have...

Hi guys,

Today I noticed that my baby leaks a bit of antifreeze when the car is warmed up and the cooling system builds up pressure. The leak comes from the rear-bottom-right (when standing against the engine) area of the radiator. I still haven't disassembled the engine tray to get a better look. The cooling system tubes are looking fine. I read...

Well. I think it is on. In September I am driving from Doncaster to the south of Spain to take my wife to see her brother who has lived in Spain for the last twelve years. Are there any do's and don't's that I should know about. I have bought the AA kit with jacket, bulbs, warning triangle and the rest.The car (2011 1.6 e-hdi egs6 ) as covered 74k...

I know the answer will probably be to go back to the garage but just wondered if anyone here has experienced a similar issue?

Had the clutch replaced on a Citroen Picasso 2.0 HDi around 3 weeks ago, since then the biting point feels different and the car seems to rumble a bit in first gear. Two days after the job was stationary in traffic and...

Hi.
I am a new member.
Just over 1 week ago when I started my van, it started Ok, but there was a bit of a splutter for a second or 2, but the van run OK. This happened on 2 or 3 occasions when I started the van, then last Tuesday morning, I got in the van to go to work, an the van was cranking over, but wouldn't start. I read a few different...

Bought a new Xantia yesterday from an older man. Its been well taken care of. took it for a short test drive, MOT and all is OK.
Looks great and it doesnt have rust at the typical Xantia place(!)

When driving on the highway, its very quiet. But when driving in the city at low speeds, and on idle, OMG!
I really wasnt sure if i wanted to post and...

On my 310k Xantia 110, I've come to the conclusion that my turbo is slowly dying. Its way down on power, 15-20%, compared with the 44k one, but a better car to drive.
It started a couple of years ago with a smell of burning oil in the exhaust. A few months later I found oil coming out of the EGR in a sticky tarry mess. I'm assuming this was the...

Firstly, 2003 1.9D multispace: Bought as a non-runner with electrical problems (BSI) with the saving grace that the cambelt, idler and water pump had been very recently replaced by the previous owner (More of which in a moment!).

Had to bypass immobiliser by replacing stop solenoid with 'simple' version; have also replaced ecu and bsi with ones...

Hi guys. My dad's AX 1.1L, 1994, needs a new thermostat housing. Anyone know if Citroen would still do them, or somewhere else?

Thanks.

Quick one this time. The rubber hose going from the front passenger side strut to the steel pipe in the wheel arch broke at the jubilee clip and emptied the contents on to the ground. I've cut it and reconnected. So the question is, how much lds is in the system?

As a secondary, the hose is tight now if the car is on a jack and the wheel is...

hi all.. decided to take the boxer 2.2 away for it's 3rd journey late yesterday.. starting with a 170 mile run to Taunton.
2 minor things early on..

after a roundabout, the fuel gauge went instantly from above 1/2 down to 1/4 of a tank and took about 1 hour to regain itself..not something the van has done before..
the horn wasn't working.

there...

My 2001 C5 has reduced me to complete and utter desperation. I'd most grateful if anyone can enlighten me.

The C5 didn't move for a few months last year as I'd left my house to look after my poorly parents and ended up unable to start it. After charging up the battery I kept getting an air bag warning and a catalytic convert related fault but...

Hello there!

I have problem With my 2003 Citroen Xsara. When I was driving home from work, suddenly all the gauges stopped working and the lights of the airbag, the passenger airbag, the abs, and the stop sign illuminated on the dash and the fuel gauge went to full tank. The strangest thing was that the car was running well there weren't any...

I have a set of discs to update my maps. Basic question - how/where do I load them? The obvious place seems to be where I insert an audio CD, are there any other slots? But when I start the installation (step 1: firmware upgrade with the supplied CD) after about a minute I get a message Read error - source cannot be played . If I skip the firmware...

I posted something here about 3 hours ago but not on...do mods look at them first or something

Hi there, I have can ABS fault / warning on my 2003 C5 Hdi Estate. I have checked all the fuses, connectors, sensors etc and all seems ok. The car has been sat around for ten months as unfortunately I had a seizure last June and was diagnosed with epilepsy and had to surrender my driving licence. I am going to get my licence back and the car on...

So now I've got two cars both in good running order, both with mots until May/June next year, the 2004 C5 2.0L HDI VTR with 108k on the clock and the Ford Focus 1.8i petrol Ghia with 83k on the clock.

Do I sell the Focus or the C5 or both and buy something newer.................... #-o

Does anyone have one of these fitted ? I installed a cheapo ebay one, the type that emulate the CD changer which I installed today with USB & SD card input. This is on an RNEG unit. It doesent display artist,album or track name info & will only show a maximum of 6 album folders (must think its a 6 disc changer), the tracks can be adjusted ok with...

Hello , newbie here , not new to French cars , owned one or two.

However a chance meet in Bridge of Allan at the classic car meet had me looking for a Citroen Cx like my dad used to own when i was a mere 11 years old. A metallic blue Citroen Cx Reflex.

Loved that car , it had its niggles. You remember the good times though and forget the dodgier...

Ok guys, not posted in a while, the C5 has been plodding on in service generally admirably, but has had its moments over the last few months!

Firstly (minor one-off);
On a drive in pissing rain about 6 months ago, all of a sudden the low fuel warning beep/message display came on and I looked down to see the fuel gauge reading zero.
I knew it...

Heya - got an 02 reg C5 exclusive estate - 2.2HDi

it has a DPF fault (and ESP fault )

put some DPX42 in the tank , tried the reset method (reset amount in lexia , reset faults , put some fuel in to move needle, then run regeneration)

but I'm still getting perm faults

and

I changed level to 1000 grams , yet the above says 229?

and...

Just popped the C5 into my MOT test place on spec, had a walk round town, came back and picked up the car with a fresh MOT with no advisories. 8-)

Hello

Can anyone help me with a wiring diagram for a 2012 c5 1.6 THP (petrol). A 5 amp fuse keeps blowing in the F21 circuit in the under bonnet fuse box. The hand book states its for actuator motor s. But it does not state what the actuators are for etc.

I found this fault whilst trying to figure out why the cooling fan is not cutting in....

The air bag warning light has started staying on in my 2001 synergie, but what I have noticed is that when the wife is in the passenger seat it seems to stay off, I know some vehicles have sensors in the seat but I cant see any wires on mine which are the swivel type but the mot is due next month and I don't think mot man would be to happy with...

I have 2 HDi Xantias with the key light flashing and beeping which won't start.
I presume there is an issue with the immobiliser, is there much I can do without a lexia?

I have another HDi which starts, what would I need to swap to get the dead one started?

Help please. I have Citroen XSARA Picasso 2008 1.6 16v. When accelerating I get shuddering and if I don't change gear engine fail light comes on. I can restart / jump the engine immediately and engine light goes off again.
Am told the MAF needs cleaning, but cannot find to clean. Pictures would be great
I have the spray already...
Just need...

Right straight to the point
I've heard about remapping out, block with a steel gasket , vacuum pipes blocked off and a connector you unplug.

How do I go about unconnector this egr connector then....
Easiest way first please.

Getting hold of a kess v2 next week to remap it out

Car is a non fap also

Picasso oops 2005

I wonder if someone Lexia savvy can advise?

I plan to install cruise control on my 2003 C5 in line with Wheeler's very useful guide, which requires some Lexiaing to make it work.

I have just bought this Lexia from eBay -

Does anyone know whether this likely to work with my C5?

Thanks

My C5 138HDI 2009 didn't pass car inspection due to they could not connect to OBD port.

I done some testing and it seems that I have no +12v on pin 16.
I can't find any blown fuse, and it seems like OBD2 MIGHT (according to some internet source) share whit some driving light (all lights where working at car inspection).
(G37 Daytime-running lamps...

My recently acquired GTI T1 S2 has been fitted (bodged) with an aftermarket coil pack. I have NO idea where it's from
Couple of questions..
Would these cause the slightly 'woofly' starting and jerky throttle response
Should I endeavour to fit some standard coils if at all possible?
I should point out that the car runs like a train, so I don't want...

The car is a 2006 facelift hatch, and the problem is lack of turbo power after many miles of a long run.
I couldn't even overtake a lorry, but could get up to speed (70 mph) eventually. After a brief stop and restart everything was back in order - loads of power. Other symptoms are a bleeding off of speed in cruise control whilst going up fairly...

My c5 2009 wagon is showing a anti pollution fault not having any effect with car yet 'do I have to do anything or can I just get it removed by resetting the computer .it is a 2.7 twin turbo diesel I live in australia central coast

Hi
I'm am a little confused can you help
The correct way to check oil level in Citroen C5 2004 v6 and what level oil to be when suspension is at lowest some say half way up strainer when take cap off others say half way up fluid container
Please help
Rex Australia

I'm going to look at a 07 reg berlingo van, 137000 miles. It is described as engine management light on due to turbo issues, drives well but cuts out at 3000 rpm. It's very cheap, nothing much else wrong with it. Would this be the classic turbo failure, replace the turbo and pick up pipe filter then all should be fine. I'm looking for a cheap can...

Photos taken Easter Monday at Coleford, a couple of Citroens and a Cummings Railton with some pretty special piping.

hi all,

so i'm gonna start off by saying please don't scoff or laugh too much after i tell you what i did as i've learnt the VERY hard way about the EGS in a c4GP...

looking to replace a zafira we were looking at a couple of c4Gp one being a 1.6 vtr+ with all the toys etc (EGS, digital climate etc..) 12moths warenty 12 months AA and full M.O.T...

Hi All
It's been a while since I was on the forum but I could do with a bit of help. My 2009 C5 Tourer has failed its MOT as the handbrake is not doing its job properly.

The cable at the caliper end seems to be sticking too far out so when the unit engages there is insufficient pull.

The options discussed with me by the garage are to either...

Our venerable 2003 Berlingo has started to play up on colder mornings - when I switch on the ignition, side lights (and sometimes wipers) switch on, and engine turns but won't start (not even a hint of starting - no fuel?). But after standing in the sun for a couple of hours she starts fine - no problems at all. Similarly, on cool evenings we've...

I know that different people have reported different experiences of comfort spheres, and so thought it would be worth posting mine.

My 2003 C5 had become somewhat 'crashy' recently, inasmuch that, whilst not necessarily anymore uncomfortable than before, it seemed more susceptible to knocking and shaking with sharp bumps or potholes. It generally...