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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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Xantia increase steering assistance?

by Stunned Monkey » 17 Apr 2013, 11:36

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Hi All,

Is there a way to increase the level of steering power assistance? My new car has heavier steering than the old one, and that too was heavier than you tend to get these days. it's always a bit annoying when I get back into the Xantia having driven pretty much anything else.

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I hate light power steering no feel in the car. The 2 bxes and the xantia ive drivern. Have superb steering. When i had the laguna. It was to late filmesey feeling

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18 Apr 2013, 23:12
c5 brakes

by boristhespie » 12 Apr 2013, 14:34
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My brakes appear to intermittently sticking on. The car feels like it is restained and occassionally there is a plastic burning smell. Yesterday at 70 there started being an intermittent brake noise squeel. Not very loud but clear.

Have had problem with caliper failing before and breaks remaining on. The smell is the same.

Anyway the garage has...

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theres another similar post on here today - check it out
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18 Apr 2013, 19:04
2005 c5 handbrake

by GB » 15 Apr 2013, 09:22

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What could be causing the handbrake cable detaching itself from the brake calliper lever?

Had this happen to my again C5 yesterday. First time it happened was about a month ago.

Obviously the cable comes off when doing a u-turn (full lock). MOT in 4 days time, so need to sort it ASAP.

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I have been through the problem of caliper levers not returning and brakes binding. Done all the lubricating, taking caliper(s) on and off etc, which buys you a few weeks or a month or two, then the problem returns. And new calipers go the same way after a couple of years etc etc. Possibly is caused by old brake fluid.

But the last thing I did...

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18 Apr 2013, 18:20
C5 ECU: 50 "After Sales Zone" allocations - then?

by addo » 09 Jan 2011, 12:38

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In Lexiating an '02 C5 today, I had course to delete a fault that required me to put in the mileage and log the deletion accordingly.

That took the number of logged entries to thirteen, and had me wondering what happens when you reach the maximum of fifty - do the oldest ones tip off the back end? Or is the ECU/CPH/dash now dustbin material,...

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I have already pass after zone service 50. Now i can reset or clear fault but can't memory event after 50 zone sales.

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18 Apr 2013, 17:04
C5 110bhp Diesel Turbo Problem

by Rawce » 07 May 2012, 19:04
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Hello,

I'm always worried to start off a new topic with a first post, but I've done a search in a couple of the forums and couldn't find anything specific to my problem (other than the Xantia turbo outlet pipe noted here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;). Apologies if my search hasn't been thorough enough.

I have a C5 2.0l 110bhp...

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Hi all,

Thanks for sharing this information.
I'l had the same problem and now we know whats the problem.

Read my car whit DiagBox and its rely this problem.

Thanks.

Greetings from Holland.
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18 Apr 2013, 09:12
Tyres for Brit roads?

by brittleware » 15 Apr 2013, 21:52

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Hi y'all - we've a Citroen C8 made alike - in other words a Peugeot 807 with Fiat badging, a Ulysse. All four tyres are getting ready to be replaced. The ride is absolute rubbish on anything other than smooth tarmac. Yes, I do know it's a VAN, but has anyone a suggestion vis-a-vis suitable tyres? I'd be most grateful for any help!

Best,

Chris

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Toyos or Avons.

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17 Apr 2013, 22:35
'02 C5 steering rack, which one?

by mcmoonter » 16 Apr 2013, 22:05

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My steering rack started leaking from the pinion seal losing all the fluid.

There are two offered by the local motor factors. One, 2.75 turns lock to lock, the other 3.25 lock to lock. Mine is 3.0 turns lock to lock. No one seems to know what to supply, can anyone here help?

Thanks, Peter

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Thanks for that.

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17 Apr 2013, 22:26
c5 locking wheel nut tool

by bill196510 » 15 Mar 2013, 13:42

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Has anyone local to alfreton got a removal tool I can use for 5 mins, lol.lost mine 2 days ago,
need to get rid of those bloody Things,
only done one side, pads, track, drop link

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Mine was very similar to that - until I got rid of the locking wheel nuts. Nothing but a nuisance.

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17 Apr 2013, 21:40
Immobiliser Removal Tool

by DHallworth » 17 Apr 2013, 00:24

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Anyone any experience of these?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I need to unlock a Bosch MP7.0 ECU for my Activa V6 conversion, if this can do it then it's certainly cheap enough at that price.

Also, what's the latest version of the lexia software? I'm running V45 and was wondering if there was any benefit to upgrading?

Thanks...

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Not a good sign in my book and It makes it hard for me to interpret exactly what he's offering for £20...

I'm exactly the same Jim.

I'll give dash fixer a call tomorrow and see if he can help out.

Soldering an unsoldering isn't a problem, I've got a spare ECU to give it a go on first but I'd need to buy an EPROM reader first.

David.

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17 Apr 2013, 21:25
Tip: Removing tar spots from paintwork

by evoke » 16 Apr 2013, 10:01

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The paintwork on my 2008 C5 MKIII was looking a bit tired and neglected. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the doors and wings were peppered with tar spots. Ordinary washing simply cannot remove these so I bought a bottle of Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover. This is a watery solvent and you simply pour a small amount onto a cotton cloth and wipe...

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Arnold Clark is still a Citroen Main agent in Girdleness road Torry, but I have to use Ness Motors to keep my dealers warranty active. It's the Renault service thats missing from Aberdeen now. The wife's Clio remote stopped working and a local Indy said they could fix it, charged £31.50, and couldn't do anything, (except change the fob battery...

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Last post by qprdude
17 Apr 2013, 16:04
C5 Crankshaft pulley

by 411514 » 16 Apr 2013, 17:38

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Can anyone advise as to the part installed on my 2003 2.0hdi 8v. I was of the understanding that it was a dual mass jobby, which I thought to be part number 0515v6. However a search of service.citroen using my VIN suggests that it is part no 0515s4, which as far as I can tell is a single mass unit.
How reliable is service.citroen, is it to be...

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Excellent, the single mass one is much cheaper to buy luckily, Sam

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17 Apr 2013, 08:31
X Rally Photos

by jwalshe » 10 Apr 2013, 22:04

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Some photos of the X Rally last weekend. Some very tasty motors there!!

The ones in question are at the start of this folder on Flickr:

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Always a pleasure to take shots of a C6, Steve. Love your car - a truly stunning thing!

On that note, if anyone would like some professional photos of their car, I should make myself available 'for hire'. For the price of a cup of tea I'll come take some shots. Any excuse to photograph a Citroen. :-)

James

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16 Apr 2013, 23:58
Camshaft C5 1.5Hdi 2006 facelift model

by jmd » 13 Apr 2013, 20:07

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While driving at a slow speed in Dublin traffic recently, I experienced a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. Drove slowly to the nearest Citroen Dealer who advised that my Camshaft Chain & tensioner needed replacing. I asked if this was a service item that should be replaced at a specific time I didn't feel it was, as I had read the...

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Thanks Lighty & WilliamW. I am having the job carried out tomorrow night by a friend of mine a Diesel Machanic, I cannot understand why this is not a named service item, as the car had made no noticeable extra noise prior to the loud chattering. Seems to me like the tensioner just collapsed. Hate to think what might have happened to my engine had...

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16 Apr 2013, 21:48
Xantia rear strut clip removal

by RichardW » 07 Apr 2013, 14:59
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Following on from yesterday's leak after the sphere change, I have been trying to remove the strut. Not going well, and now completely stuck....

Got the pin moving with a pin punch, however, after about 5mm it went solid again, and after many goes at straightening out pin punch and trying to drive the clip out, the shaft broke. Have tried getting...

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Combination thread created in handy hints and tips
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16 Apr 2013, 21:33
C3 1.4i petrol consumption

by C-fiver » 16 Apr 2013, 21:23

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Hi,

My wife bought a 2003 1.4i C3 just over 4 years ago. Initially it gave around 41 mpg, not as much as expected, but as it gets used around town, so not too bad. Over the last year or so, the consumption went down to 39 mpg, but over winter we are now getting 35/36 mpg which is not great.

The car is fully maintained, is free running -no...

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Mmm, have not run a petrol vehicle for many years so am no expert. If the engine is using excess fuel it should show up on an emissions test, failing that a fault code reader, check the list and see if anyone near you has a Lexia. Gone are the days when you could twiddle with the carburettor and distributer.

Peter

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16 Apr 2013, 21:28
C5 LDS Tank

by Dircon » 14 Apr 2013, 15:42

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Last week my local Citroen Dealer replaced some Hydraulic pipes on my car. After I got the car home, I looked at the Level of LDS showing through the side of the Tank, and I wondered if the Dealer had left it a little Low.

Therefore, on Saturday morning I took my 2001 C5 Exclusive SE V6 Auto back to my Citroen Dealer, and asked them to check my...

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Dealer has replaced the LDS Tank with an updated model.

I have paid for the Tank.

Dealer has paid for the Labour and the LDS Fluid.

All appears to be sorted now.

Thanks for your replies.

Paul

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16 Apr 2013, 20:33
C5 X7 Comfort menu

by mooseshaver » 16 Apr 2013, 12:59

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Hello, has anyone seen the Comfort Menu thats is supposed to be under vehicle parameters?
It doesn't appear on mine so I can't turn off the auto handbrake function.

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Rear wipe in reverse gear.
Going to need to buy a more modern lexia I guess.

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16 Apr 2013, 16:15
How do you get the plastics off

by stu9 » 15 Apr 2013, 12:30

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The tailgate of an 03 C5 to fix the window, I've got the carpeted panel off but buggered if I cant the plastic panel off, I'm not pulling it unless I know that's what you do

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You have to manually trip the glass catch first to open it. ...
I have never done this job but sometimes I have seen these instructions on the internet.
A quick google search gave some results and this was the document/instructions I have once read.
I hope it'll help to solve the problem. It was originally posted on a Citroen forum.

onclick=...

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16 Apr 2013, 12:56
I know some folk say an XM's better than the early C5, but

by stu9 » 14 Apr 2013, 14:45
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I thought the C5's were ugly (and they are), but ffs they're not a patch on XM's, but then, I know they're an early 90's design, I guess people that bought them didnt care about looks....just as well :mrgreen:

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The only thing I regret is selling them :evil:
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16 Apr 2013, 12:53
Starting a V6 after sitting for 8 years...

by DHallworth » 14 Apr 2013, 20:59
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Right, as most will know I'm picking up the non running C5 V6 from Luke on Saturday.

The car hasn't been running for 8 years and in it's present state won't start.

I've been thinking about removing the inlet manifold, taking the plugs out and dropping 10 - 20ml of Diesel down each cylinder and leaving it for 24 hours just to try and give the...

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It certainly is but the starter on the V6 is under the front manifold. To take it off you need to remove the oil filter, remove a heat shield and then faff around trying to get the bolts out of the starter.

Removing the oil filter is inevitably going to leave you lying in a puddle of oil too.

I spoke to a mate of mine who works as a master tech...
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16 Apr 2013, 12:24
C5 Estate 2.2 2001 model Digital

by ej2095 » 13 Apr 2013, 20:23

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Hi all

On the display which shows your mpg etc

It appears the left hand lcd not lighting up?

Is this an easy fix??

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Can't remember what bulbs they are from memory, but no problem with driving the car without the display so just go to your local motor factors and hand over the bulb for a match.

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16 Apr 2013, 10:38
C5 2.2HDi with a 56 number plate, boot lock fault solved

by masood_ilyas » 09 Apr 2013, 23:45

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I have recently replaced my mk2 Xantia with this newish Mk2 2.2Hdi 6speed autobox C5 model mid 2006, with only 40000 on the clock. After few months of use I now discovered the tailgate lock will not open despite pressing the switch. All you hear is the motor turning and timing out.
I had to fold down the rear seats to get at the lock and open it...

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Thank you Richard for the part number and drawing showing location of pins securing the trim.

It was warm and sunny over the weekend allowing me to dig in a bit and investigate the fault.

After removing the trim and undoing the screws

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I was able to slide the lock out from behind

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remove arrowed screws to reveal the inner construction...

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15 Apr 2013, 22:53
Questions about rust & rubber...

by mrduke » 15 Apr 2013, 21:50

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First up, apologies if the answers are already here somewhere - I've tried a quick search but couldn't see them :oops:

1 - Since finding the forum I've been fairly enlightened on the subject of Xantia rear door jambs :lol: however, I'm still not sure whether or not mine would cause MOT failure? The outer skin is very crusty, but the inner metal...

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I can see you and a fellow islander spending some time together. :wink:

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15 Apr 2013, 22:01
Hdi injector seals and whistling

by isisalar » 15 Apr 2013, 11:47

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Thanks to the good advice from the forum I set about removing my injectors last Sunday, the fire washer on no.3 had gone and diesel was leaking. I'd got as far removing no.3 and loosening no.4 when I stupidly broke the fuel filter housing so had to abandon the injector program and concentrate on repairing the housing and getting the car mobile. I...

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Fit new fire washers and tighten to 30 NM cold. I would clean around the injectors but not the injectors themselves.
A relatively easy job to do.

Kenny

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15 Apr 2013, 20:44
HELP!!! 110 HDi Clutch Hydraulics

by Stunned Monkey » 08 Apr 2013, 17:29

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Hi All,

I'm on a desperate search mission for a clutch/slave cylinder set for my new Xantia. Currently sitting in CPS nr Bath having had a new clutch - they're reassembling everythign and the damned clutch hydraulics have died. Pattern parts are unavailable, over £400 from Citroen which is frankly more than the car owes me (not including the...

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sounds like it has air in it, but could be the same problem I mentioned.

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Last post by flying clutchman
15 Apr 2013, 17:59
Citroen berlingo steering

by pigpog » 15 Apr 2013, 15:58

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Hi Everyone, just joined as I hope someone can help me with a problem I have with my Berlingo. I have a 57 plate 1.6HDI Berlingo van which has been an excellent vehicle. However, overnight the steering has become heavy and snatchy. The fluid looks fine as do the belts. Any ideas? or is it a new rack or pump? Is there away to tell if the fault lies...

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Initial thought suggests the pump at fault.

With the engine running can you hear any odd noises from the pump (usual precautions about being near running engines) ?

Failing that can you see fluid being moved / returned to the power steering reservoir with the engine idling ?

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15 Apr 2013, 16:58
Bonnet won't open

by evoke » 20 Mar 2013, 18:30

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I'm wondering if the car is safe to drive on the secondary bonnet catch. I can't get the bonnet open completely. The plastic lever under the bonnet that you lift upwards snapped as I was trying to get it open! My local Citroen dealer can't fix it until next week at the earliest so I was wondering if the car is okay to drive with the bonnet popped...

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Hope it's a permanent fix then evoke. You should phone the dealer and ask what a secondary cable is.

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Last post by qprdude
15 Apr 2013, 15:55
PICASSO dash light illumination problem

by picassoiain » 13 Apr 2013, 21:54

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Hi, hope someone can help...changed the 286 bulbs at the back of the dash clocks and they worked but one was a bit dim so i pulled it again then all of the right hand side went out..swapped bulbs and holders but they work on the left but not the right? what have i done!?

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7v probably not enough to light a 12v bulb properly. It may be on but too dim to see.

Examine the tracks around the clocks for any signs of corrosion or other damage, also remove the multi plug(s) and check them too, a weak connection on a plug is not unknown.

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15 Apr 2013, 15:53
Xantia clockspring

by CFO » 15 Apr 2013, 11:11

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I run a 1996 Xantia 2.0 estate and need a new clock spring - this is the part which fits around the steering column and carries the cable connections for the airbag and the radio buttons on the steering wheel. I'm pretty sure my car is a Mk 1. The Citroen part number is 4112X7, but it's no longer available. It's crucial to get the correct part...

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the part changed in 1996 when the airbag ecu moved from the steering wheel to the console and again in 2000. late mk1s and most mk2s use the same part.

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15 Apr 2013, 14:18
It's a miracle. Hdi exclusive

by isisalar » 11 Apr 2013, 12:33

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Gave the nearside mirror a very gentle nudge yesterday. After re-positioning I now have an auto dip function, and very nice it is too.
Weird, but that's Citroen's for you.
Cheers
Paul

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Having got used to it, I now wish it was both sides and I'd like to be able to disable it occasionally. Last week I never even had it. Isn't it strange how all this technology is so addictive.
Cheers
Paul

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15 Apr 2013, 10:49
A funny thing happened on the way to Dunblane!

by Smarty2 » 08 Apr 2013, 12:41

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On my way to Dunblane from brum this morning and my AL4 cruddy box felt like going into limp mode from 70! Three times! Found an ags place in Preston so had to do a uie from Kendal for an emergency fluid change! fortunately they could fit me in, but the technician said I need a new valve body and he had one in stock and could fit it in a couple of...

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Better get it changed then.

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14 Apr 2013, 20:52
Picasso hdi cuts out

by thegaffa » 14 Apr 2013, 19:12

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Newbie so be gentle,

Hi apologies for posting an old chestnut, I have researched so much I have ended up more confused than ever
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Have inherited a 2002 HDI Picasso that cuts out after a short distance, will re start with a tap to the brown fuel relay on the bulkhead but does it again and again, the ECU has been tested by specilist and has been...

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Hello 'thegaffa' and welcome to the FCF.

You might want to see if there is anybody nearby with a Lexia system, to help read all that your car can tell you. Here is the Lexia map list;

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

It should help.

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14 Apr 2013, 20:22
crusie control citroen c5 2004

by Robert12 » 29 Mar 2013, 13:40

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Hi does any body now how to turn on cruise control with a lexia any help thank you

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You need to add an additional brake switch if yours only has 2 wires, the extra connector should already be there, they are behind the passengers glovebox on the brake linkage.

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14 Apr 2013, 20:10
xantia s2 and trafficmaster affecting radio?

by ianscar » 14 Apr 2013, 19:06

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whilst having the dash removed to replace the heater matrix i unclipped the blue multi connector to the trafficmaster unit as i was pissed of with that stupid unit.

Never thought to try the radio as it was powering up ok but now after all has been put back together i have no sound output from the radio/cd/cassete player.(powers up and shows all...

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curious :^o

if the traffic master plug is removed does that mean no sound at all from the radio etc or is it just disconnecting the circuit for the traficmaster info over the speakers.

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14 Apr 2013, 20:08
xantia airbag reset light?

by ianscar » 12 Apr 2013, 23:43

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removed both airbags to fix heater matrix on series 2 xantia petrol.
Now i can't get the sevice light for the airbag to stop flashing. Everything is wired back as it was.
Any help appreciated

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Ah, I didn't realise there was a key switch on S2 Xantias!
Mine didn't have a key switch neither a passenger airbag but only one airbag for the driver :)

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14 Apr 2013, 19:50
Uneven suspension on low

by Ben82 » 14 Apr 2013, 15:52

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Noticed today that the rear left wheel is pretty much inside the wheel arch where the others have some clearance still.
Rear left: (there is minor impact damage on this wheel arch, but that doesn't make up the difference)

Rear right:

And I'm guessing on low the rear is generally lower than the front?
Front left:

Front right:

Is this...

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Can you be 100% certain that you're parked on dead level ground?

Who feels silly now :) put a spirit level on the boot and what do you know? Dead level. Worsened by parking in a completely different place and having the exact same thing. Maybe Sweden is naturally lopsided slightly :)

Thanks :)

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14 Apr 2013, 18:38
C5 mk 2.2HDi diagnostic results, values

by waynedance » 14 Apr 2013, 13:46

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Had a play on a diagnostic box and the results are below, not sure what they all mean but can any tech minded people see any problems with the below figures?

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Do those injector figures look normal?
Should there be no reading on tick over for the particle filter inlet-outlet pressure difference?

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Car was started from cold and running for 5-10 minutes when the readings were taken.

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14 Apr 2013, 17:57
Xantia S2 front window not working

by Taffyrhys » 13 Apr 2013, 19:56

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My drivers front window is stopped working and i suspect the wire is broken between the door and car pillar, as it started to play up 2 days ago, i've checked the electric window switches and these are ok.

I want to know, is the only way to expose the wiring between the door and car is to cut open the rubber flexible sleeve as i can't see any...

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Great stuff you've fixed it Ade :-D

Kev, yep. It's a real laugh swapping a Xantia door but not half so much fun as a tailgate.... :evil:

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Last post by CitroJim
14 Apr 2013, 17:14
ZX Handbrake

by froggy » 14 Apr 2013, 12:29

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Hi ,I need to tighten the handbrake on my 1995 zx, never done the job before! do I need to get underneath? or can I tighten it from inside the car? :? thanks in advance Terry.

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I think its inside the car as its almost the same as a 306, unscrew central console bolts (rear ashtray etc if fitted) and you should see it, probably a 13mm nut.

The main adjustment is there, if you have rear drums its likely the drums want adjusting up rather than the cable though in some cases.

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Last post by spider
14 Apr 2013, 13:31
1994 xantia 1.9td non a/c alternator

by bill hughes » 06 Apr 2013, 15:52

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Hi All can anyone talk me through removing my alternator as the Haynes book makes it sound complicated, I live in France (the land of citroens ) and garages out here think we are all millionaires or stupid, I am confident about renewing the brushes but would appreciate any advice about getting the alternator off the car Many thanks

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Thanks spider, no, I did'nt have to remove the oil filter, its a bit fiddly but managed it ok

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14 Apr 2013, 10:05
xantia alternator brushes

by bill hughes » 13 Apr 2013, 16:00

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many thanks to citroen xm, with your help I've changed the brushes in my alternator,the only thing that puzzled me was that I could only find 2 bolts to loosen the tension on the belt, one was in an elongated slot and the other screwed up from the bottom to slacken the belt, I put it all back as it was and the belt seems about right for tension...

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To citroen xm thanks again, hope not to have to take it off again. To Charentejohn, thanks for your advise, the car had stood for over a week and as the alternator had been dodgy for a while what you said makes sense, as a matter of interest you cant be too far from me as I live in the south Vienne and try to avoid garages over here, hence having...

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14 Apr 2013, 09:46
Audio phono sockets in glovebox - AUX 2

by evoke » 12 Apr 2013, 13:14

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The audio sockets in the glovebox on my 08 MKIII C5 are selected on AUX 2 as the source. This implies that there's an AUX 1 somewhere, or am I missing something?

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Aux 1 may be for a CD multichanger ?

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14 Apr 2013, 00:27
1st class postal service from Citroen breakers

by isisalar » 13 Apr 2013, 14:36

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Having stupidly broken the fuel filter housing lid whilst changing a fire washer last Sunday I needed a replacement ASAP. I was recommended to try- Edwards and sons, a specialist breaker, who had the parts I needed in stock, and they where delivered by courier Tuesday afternoon. All arranged in one phone call.
Here's their website-
Absolutely...

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Post it in Recommended Garages & Services please Paul.

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13 Apr 2013, 16:55
The good news and the bad news

by rory_perrett » 11 Apr 2013, 12:05
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First the good news Xantia has just passed MOT 1st time. Couple of advisories for corrosion on the hydraulic pipes at the back, might have to do a bit of a clean-up and repaint. So that’s nearly 28,000 miles since the last MOT and apart from oil and filter changes that’s, 2 front tyres £63.50, 1 litre of LHM £5.40, 4 light bulbs £3.90 (2 front...

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I thought Jap cars are made in the UK !
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13 Apr 2013, 14:18
C5 overhaul, & injector reconditioning services?

by RustyUK » 13 Apr 2013, 01:16

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Greetings all,

Can anybody recommend (or warn against) any injector / pump reconditioning specialists, particularly around the Leeds / Doncaster area? There's a few companies doing this nationwide, but I sense not all to high standards.

I've embarked on a project to put my C5 2.2Hdi (150k) back on the road following a clutch bearing / DMF...

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Not sure what went in mine, the parts were at trade price and again unsure of cost.

I knackered my engine (floods) and insurance paid for a rebuild but instead I got a replacement engine from a 40k 607 and fitted many new part, flywheel, clutch, maf sensor etc.

I would not fit a solid conversion, I noticed my gear change is very smooth now as...

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13 Apr 2013, 11:26
Thank you and goodbye (for now)

by xenton » 09 Mar 2013, 23:14
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I have another ford. It came up for sale at a good price, and I just had to have it.

Incidentally, I found the problem with my fuel system. The low pressure pump in the tank needed replacing. I had brimmed my C5 with petrol and needed to get it back out, so I disconnected the fuel line from the supply rail and connect a live to the fuel pump to...

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Roger, that would be excellent :-D Truth be told one thing and another coupled with my general lack of energy means this gets consistently pushed to the back of the queue...

Sorry we didn't get to chat at Burghley.

Me too :( Sadly I failed to have a decent chat with a lot of friends such was the general busyness of the show. It really needs...
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13 Apr 2013, 10:26
Rear wiper but case and fuel cap light?

by ej2095 » 13 Apr 2013, 01:47

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Hi All

I have a C5 Estate 2.2 hdi on a 51 plate

I am missing the rear window wiper nut case, any one no where to get one from please?

Also i got the fuel cap open message??

any ideas on a fix for this

Thank you

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Thats the one.....

Thank you

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13 Apr 2013, 08:59
c5 mot fail

by jgra1 » 27 Mar 2013, 18:40
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chaps, my (new) landladies car failed a halfords! mot test today.

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nearside front suspension pipe leak
Rear (rear connecting block) fluid suspension pipe leak.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

do the pipe leaks sound like a major PITA ? I have never looked under a c5 nor touched one..
the...

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Yes, they are. Throttle pedal is connected to the throttle pot by a cable then the stepper motor is adjusted with inputs to the ECU on the throttle position, temperature, airflow and pressure and all that good stuff.
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12 Apr 2013, 23:14
xantia HDI fuel consumption

by isisalar » 29 Mar 2013, 18:21
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Happy Easter everyone. My HDI seems to doing about mid 30's fuel consumption and I'm sure it should be better. The use is not the most favourable, a bit of weight on board, a roof rack on, a mix of driving but including a lot of short journeys and lately a lot of ticking over just to keep warm.
Car starts fine, pretty much as the TD did when...

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At economical motorway speeds, I am not sure it would make 20+ mpg difference!

Binding brake, that is!
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12 Apr 2013, 22:12
U2005 fault

by bigbang001 » 08 Jan 2013, 09:39

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Hi,
I have citroen c5 x7 2011
When i check the suspension ecu with diagbox 6.3 there is this fault in it, deleted the fault but it comes again.
Can anyone help what is this error and how can I solve it? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357634419.033059.jpg

Sent from my iPhone 5 (IOS 6.0.2)

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Thank you, sounds like something I can ignore

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12 Apr 2013, 21:50

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