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Righto, it's an aircon car so there is a condenser flapping about that I can't remove. My understanding is that you can't remove the box alone.

Nosecone off, slam panel off, radiator/hoses out. Harness disconnected. Clutch slave unbolted.

Then do I unhook the alternator, pump and compressor from the drivetrain, pop the driveshafts and angle the...

Here is my version of that repair

* remove the right hand front window column plastic cover

!! Here is the place to mention that if your car have interior light over the rear inside mirror the taking it out i presume will skip the idea of the follow procedure, but mine car haven`t it that`s why i continue:

* take off the sun shades hinge via...

Hi folks,

Here is my cheap solution of controlling Sony/Pioneer which support wire remote control(sorry my bad draw but i`m far away from electronic guy):

The upper Ohms symbols are for original resistor values on each button on my MK2 Xantia. Then follow the original diagram , my working idea diagram and last one is that one what you can...

What to do

* With Torx 20 remove the screws on top(in rubber covers, do nto remove just do it trough their holes), then that in left. Under the matts there are other 2 marked with curcle.
* Take gently out the light and it`s cable plug
* pull little the hole unit and deattach light off switch plug, and cut/or remove the cable holder in behind...

any one got the fuse lay out for citroen xsara Picasso desire 2.0 hdi 03 just because my water jets are not working found one under right hand side of wing not many inside or any info what fuses do what

I filled the tank with diesel this afternoon, and when I left the garage, the warning alarm and service light came on. The alarm soon went off, but the service light stayed on for the mile or so home.
The engine management light wasn't on, just the Service . Could this be anything to do with the fuel additive being used, or even low? There was no...

I've noticed there is a weep from this sphere and the occasional jet but not too often :(

So queries are....

1. Is this a sign its dead and needs replacing being original its 12yrs old!!!
2. Is there any known issues with the blocks they screw into?
3. Where do you too up the lds and how?

Think ill get an old Xantia as at least I understand...

2001 Petrol xsara picasso 1.8 16v ,
Hello all, im in bit of a pickle over my failed emissions mot check,so after bit of advice from any one in the know, im formally from the garage trade so im not clueless but with out proper test equipment its a bit of guess work,any way it has failed on CO% content only at fast idle, 1st atempt was 0.6%,2nd...

At long last I got the VSX on a lift this afternoon. The dreadful rattle from the front suspension isn't, as I'd feared, a ball joint but the small bush in the radius arm 'eye' (i.e. not the rear 'P' bush).

I've found Simon Mandrake's diagram for alignment of the non-P bush, but I could do with some tips and info on removing, aligning and fitting...

Dear all,

I’m trying to get back the original air filter box for my Citroen C5 Year 2007 and found one in Ebay. The Ebay seller has given the below information and I hope you experts can help me to determine whether it is the right box to buy.

The information on the box are:
lid numbers are psa 9636499880---mgic 98137130---dust 98137150
base...

Hi all newbie here! I bought my xantia a few years ago now as I had to travel further for work for 12 months and couldn't justify running a petrol BMW. My father was a motor trader as I was growing up and always bought cx's, bx's, xm's and xantias so I knew what they were all about. It's an awsome car and is so comfortable to drive. I have just...

Hi all,

Great forum here. I recently bought a 2005 Berlingo Van 1.9D and I obviously want to keep down time to a minimum. I am new to car ownership in London and wonder if anyone can recommend a good, reasonably priced mechanic in the SW London area. Looking to get a full service, clutch cable changed and *maybe* a new clutch..

I will travel a...

So took my C5 into garage for oil change.

Get phonecall that it needs new tracker rod and rod end and that will be £350 sigh.

Oil change, where I provided the oil cost £91.

Plus they say the tyre is cracking so need a new one (He's recommending a budget tyre, which I am always wary of after wearing out issues before)

So all told the filter...

Hi all! Just returned from a trip around Europe in my Xantia as part of a banger rally. During the rally we noticed a diesel leak. We kept an eye on it for the remainder of the trip but didn't seem to get any worse. Since I've got back I've cleaned it off and had it running at idle and with increased engine speed but doesn't seem to leak. It only...

Please can someone point me in the direction of a diagram/drawing showing the auxiliary belt arrangement, and an explanation how the tensioners work?

I'm working my way through the hydraulics on the HDI exclusive I bought back in December, the rear spheres having been recently replaced, according to the service history.
I've had hydraflush in for about 600 miles now and have replaced all the front 4 spheres, only the rear accumulator and anti sink to go. Need to get the brakes bled PDQ to get...

I have noticed when I turns the heaters on in my xantia, I get a strong smell of maple syrup coming through the vents. As nice at is (although a blueberry smell would he better), does anyone know what causes this?

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after watching this i will be buying one!...less strain on the engine! =D>

lol gota get engine running first thou haha!

Hi folks,

When i bought my Xantia`99 estate, the rear wiper try to make some moves.. for a minute or two and die and that is why i decide to open it anyway and found problems and their solutions.

1. take the unit out
2. put 12V direct to the white whire and ground to the black one

that will remove any unknown factors because give 12V...

Hi,
Wanting to put my Xantia back on road after a year SORNed I need to replace rear discs. Dismantling I have snapped the pad bolts so can go no farther as they are req'd to hold both halves of caliper before removing caliper bolts. Are bolts and nuts rather than pins available and does anyone know a part numbers? Thanks.
BTW after a good charge...

Can anyone point me at a download link to Xantia HDI Manual ? I have a proloferation of haynes books for S1 and S2 XUDs but nothing covering my engine. TIA

I've had a good years of comfortable motoring and a string of life-dramas with this car that have had nothing to do with Ciroen themselves. This 18 year old car has been amazing to us despite what it's been through. I've been expecting my luck to end... So I've not been on here much :)

The clutch was very high anyway so for the last two MOTs...

On my way to pick up the pipe flaring tool from MIke (Superloopy) I called in at Centreville Garage, hoping to get a couple of joiners which I needed over the counter. Normally there are all sorts of Citroens, typically mostly DS's, littering the side street as you approach. Last time I visited to get a suspension pipe made up, I did notice that...

Hi guys, I've just changed the front spheres on Fred as she was very bouncy. Also changed the front brake flexible hoses (thanks for the advice). The rear spheres are 2 weeks old.

The suspension is being a bit weird now though, the front was too low and the rear OK and then the rear too high but the front OK. She goes up to service high and down...

So erm where is it?

and it this easy to do?

Now this is going to sound like a wierd question but is it possible in a mk1 C5 to change when the central locking kicks in. My parents car allows the lock to be set BEFORE all the doors are closed. The C5 needs all doors shut before it locks. I find this a pain in the butt as my parents are like glacial zombies getting out the car and I can find...

It seems like both are available for my C5, with only a marginal price difference. Has anyone any experience of both, or the new one to help me decide?

This is practically spam, but I just wanted to share the good news =)

The Syn-Bus went through its MOT yesterday.... Straight through... No advisories and only a £10 Headlight adjust and delivery fee to pay on top of the mot cost!

We had expected a bill for a couple of hundred quid....

Super Happy! (replaced the old baldy tyres with a set of...

my 2007 c5 1.6 hdi vtx+
ok driving around town or up to about 60mph my partner drove it today after 2 minutes on motor way car went into limp mode and eml came on
when she got back hooked it up to lexia and got 3 codes
p0234 turbo electrovalve excesive flow detected

p2408 remote fault permanent fault fuel filler cap sensor signal

pp1490...

Hi All,

Been a while since I posted. Alls been good with my Xantia Sx Hdi. Is due its insurance end of month, best quote so far £169.00 for the year. Nice cheap car to insure (with a good driving history).

A problem though that someone might have an idea about. In the last couple of days, when the car was locked and I was only a bit away from...

Hi,

When I turn on the ignition I hear a noise from the rear of the car. I'm assuming it's the fuel pump.
It sounds like a little bump of something engaging, and them a deep humming, for a few seconds.

What I need to know is, should I replace now in order to avoid being stranded at some point, or is this noise normal enough and I can go on for...

Couple of things to talk about and a wee moan cos I got a flat tyre today.
I have noticed since last week that when I turn right, there's a point where the steering seems to turn in more by itself. It doesn't do this to a great extent but it is noticeable and is a new behaviour. It doesn't do the same when turning left.
I went in past the garage I...

It's driving me mad and sounds like the drivers chair is creaking ( it's not )

I can't find anything loose on the front offside corner - but it defo coming from that direction

Loud Creak when turning wheel left/right and pulling away from stationery - after that it goes away ?!?

If I jack up the front offside it stops completely ..

Anyone...

The VSX's (1998) air-con blows cold OK, but even on hottest setting, is stuck permanently on full chat (not a problem on a sunny day) and can't be turned off. None of the controls have the slightest discernable effect eccept the screen/face/feet direction. Is this the well-known sensor-fan problem?

Hi All

On my 2004 C5 the top right dog bone mount seems to have excesive side to side and up and down movement and I am not sure how much movement is normal, I can move mine about a centimetre each way. Please let me know if anyone thinks I should replace it and if so where I can get it (aprt from citroen etc) looked on Ebay but cant see new ones...

Since owning my Xant TD for 18 months I occasionally get this wierd feel on the clutch pedal which feels like the pedal moves a few mms before it grabs the cable and there is a bit of creaking/clicking etc. At first I thought the pedal pivot needed lube but it was OK. Most of the time its fine but I get it every so often. The clip has been...

So had my C5 in March

So far i have done oil and filter change.

Air filter change

Pollen filter change (Old one ws moldy)

Got fuel filter coming tomorrow.

Have checked all fluid levels and they are fine..

So will be my first long drive in her.

Any other suggestions i should check and clean etc?

I have xara Picasso 03 and been told stalk stick for my indicators and lights is faulty because my instrument light panel goes out my lights come on indicators and hazard dont work how much new one and to fit?
Thanks
mike

Hello, I am hoping someone here can help as I drawing a blank.

I have a non turbo 2004 Diesel Berlingo,

It's failing to rev above 2000, and bellowing out thick black sooty smoke. I know this is due to not enough air in the fuel mix. So far I have blanked off the egr pipe, and disconnected the exhaust but it is still blowing thick smoke and...

Hoping Wheeler might know about this one.

Trying to simplify a motor swap with chip immobiliser.

The donor has something like an ID48 chip in the key. The recipient has an ID46.

Will the recipient's aerial be able to read the ID48 chip and pass the data to the donor Texton box and ECU?

Hi

I have read a lot about retro fitting cruise control but am struglling to find if it is easy to fit to a 2003/4 manual 1.8 VTR model. Before I go buying the stalk and switches can someone point me in the right direction to check what bits might allready be fitted to the car, and then maybe if someone lives not too far from rugby with lexia...

Hi all,

I'm wondering where to get the Wind Deflectors for my year 2007 Citroen C5? I saw one at ebay.com but they don't ship to Malaysia and they only sell the front wind deflectors (so strange).

Please help me and Thank you very much.

Regards,

C5 finally decided to give fitting the cruise control a go. Are there screws that will let me loosen off the plastic around the unit to fit the stalk before i cut a hole in it? I wanna make sure it works first.

AM I RIGHT I THINKING THAT I NEED TO TAKE OFF THE WHOLE UNIT TO ACCESS THE BULB AND IF SO HOW AS I CAN ONLY FIND TWO BOLTS (ONE AT TOP AND ONE AT SIDE NR TO BONNET CATCH :evil: :evil: :evil:

i have a c5 2007 1.6hdi vtx+
the problem is no a/c also the drivers side climate only blows cold (not refrigerated air) luke warm and you cannot adjust it if you put it to max heat it stays the same
pasengers side gets hot when adjusted but no a/c the compressor doesnt start there is refrigerant in the system

any help appreciated

hi for 2 months i have owned and loved my 56 plate vtr until the common de pollution fault i am lucky in that i have good access to decent diagnostics including lexia the car is chuffing ie take the oil filler cap off and a rythmic discharge of smoke occurs.As the car now approaches 150k miles i am pondering reconditioned or known good replacement...

Hi all, My electric mirrors have stopped folding in when i lock the car can anyone give me any idea why this is.
Thanks in advance
Steve

Hello, I have a Relay 08 HDI 2.2 120Bhp Van and can anyone tell me how to fit a new union & seal to the high pressure power steering pipe at the pump end? I have the new pipe and have ordered the union and seal, as they allegedly come separately, from my local Citroen Dealer, but I have asked this question with the dealer but they have not...

Hey all!

After missing my old Xantia so much I went hunting for another one. alas all the good ones were either 'no longer available for sale' :evil: or way over my budget... so when this synergie came up i thought whot the hey, and pulled the trigger...

I'll be honest, its a bit ropey, but furiously practical.

All has been good until the rains...

Hello everybody,

Just a quick query, which I hope someone with the requisite knowledge will know straight off the bat.

My Lexia can't seem to communicate with the Suspension or Multifunction screen global test sections. For the latter I see this has been duplicated when I had the dealership print me their diagnostic session.

However, I see...