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Had the Xantia HDI a few months now and the fuel consumption is a bit higher than I was hoping for so I've checked the air filter, seems ok, and after a bit of googling it would appear that cleaning the MAF is something I should try. I've located it downstream of the air filter but there don't seem to be any obvious retaining screws or bolts, how...

Hello,

I've been reading a fair amount recently on the issues regarding the 1.6 HDI engine. I'll be looking to get another low tax vehicle in around 18 months and I've been looking at what is available from Citroen. Does anyone have any thoughts on this motor and should I look elsewhere for a replacement?
Vehicles I'm considering:

Citroen C4...

Im fitting a bluetooth device to my car and have done all the hard work and now need to wire up the power....

Im a little worried about the multiplex wiring so was wondering about any advice regarding where is a good place to find constant power, switched power and earth...

im just concerened about upsetting the wiring so any advice greatfully...

I've been looking for a S1 XM for a few months, preferably diesel, hopefully V6 but one where the paperwork was more important than the car.

This car isn't perfect, far from it, but it has had money spent on it in the past. According to the paperwork it had a cambelt tensioner pop in 2010 and from that had new belts, tensioners and cover. It also...

Hi All!
Finally got round to trying to change a faulty front abs sensor on my Xantia and have ran into what i think could be quite a big problem! I have managed to shear the bolt that secures the sensor to the hub (doh!!) and the sensor is stuck solid in the hub as well!! the other bolt that holds the heat shield on the hub looks like it,s going...

Hi, new Synergie owner just working may way through the various repairs/improvements you do with a new old banger!
It's a 2002 2.0 16V SX model.

Am i wrong to have expected an SX to have the trip computer function?

It displays the external temp and i'm pretty sure that it also displayed the tank range when my fuel was very low (the day i bought...

My 1994 Xantia Lx 1.9D had a break in a few years ago, bent the door and busted the lock but didn't take it.

Last year a broken steering lock became an MOT fail for some reason! At first in March the tester failed it but we then looked at legislation and realised it that it wasn't current yet. I think it came in June last year. So this year...

Had a frantic call off mum today, she said she heard flapping and then the battery light came on!

I said GET home as soon and as carefully as you can, if the altinator light is on after flapping theres a good chance the Aux belt has gone!

She got home safely, so I went this evening armed with a new belt (6pk 1750 by the way) ..

Jacked the front...

Hi Got a problem with my h rear height corrector on my c5 tourer does anyone know the correct part number for this?

thanks,

Mikep

Hi there, recently bought a xsara estate auto after my 306 estate died of rear axle failure.
Drove it around for 2 weeks with no problems at all, then suddenly it went into limp home
Mode (sport and snow lights). Started with it happening on hills, or accelerating, but now (4 days later) it does it on straight roads, at a constant speed and at any...

Hi,

I have just tried to bleed the fuel filter which it says to do with every oil change. I got a lot of gurgling and running water type sounds and less than a teaspoon of clear diesel out of it, and no water, so concluded, without much confidence that that job was done. Not sure when filter was last changed, and no tell tale date stamp in the...

Is the 1.6 hdi engine (110bhp) one of the engines that require a special oil, or will any 5/40 do.

Many thanks

Can anyone please advise me, or had experience of, age related problems on the S2 hydraulic system? I am thinking in terms of lines and connections cracking and hardening due to heat and time. I had a BX Gti for 16 years and although it was a great car, I was plagued with leaks from the hydraulic return lines and connections as it got older. I...

Can anyone enlighten me here?
Asking for a friend. Their drivers side door won't open. When tying to unlock with fob you can here it trying to unlock but it won't. Using key feels like it stuck, frightened if snapping key.

You can't even open it from the inside. Had door card off and all looked ok but couldn't see under the locks cover (how does...

Oh dear! It's me AGAIN.
As many of you already know from my numerous posts over the years - I have a 1994 Citroen Xantia 1.9TD (150000 miles) and it is not starting :cry:

First the good points: We have tried 2 fully charged batteries and about 9 months ago the heater (or glow) plugs were replaced. When it does work it is a beautiful runner with...

I just changed the cabin filter on my 2005 C5. On the one I removed I noted that the air flow arrows on the edge of the filter indicated flow rear to front. I would have expected it to be the opposite. Is that correct or has the PO put the old filter in back to front? I put the new one in the same way but will swap it if it is wrong.

Hi, New here!

Just brought myself a 1.9D v plate Berlingo van.

Picked it up fairly cheap due to speedo not working..... something i need to fix asap so i can use the van for my new business.
I have taken the plug off the speedo sensor on the gearbox and sprayed with some WD40 and put back on and still nothing. its completly dead.... cant seem to...

Using the Lexia I got the following readings for the voltages

1) When reading the engine ECU the voltage will read 12v
2) When reading the AL4 ECU the voltage will read 14.5 V

Voltage of 14.5 v is normal and using a voltmeter this is what is measured on the battery terminals . Does the above indicate that the engine ECU voltage it too low ? If...

to replace O/S dip beam head lamp bulb 56 plate C5

Hi - Hope someone can help me out here!

The suspension on my C5 Tourer (new model with Hydractive suspension) has started to act weird - Started off bouncing like a kangaroo will driving on the road, I have checked that the it will rise and lower using the buttons and this works fine - It holds at raised position for quite a while even after the...

186 miles 46.3mpg,60mph
Quite good for 2.2hdi
Well pleased,
Got to drive back later :(
, keeping car fit, lol.

Wonder whether I can call on the experts for some advice. Recently my series 1 estate (130k) seems to lack any poke. Will cruise fine but getting up to a sensible motorway speed takes time and overtaking in 5th has become a no no. I have adjusted accelerator cable (was quite low and now level with brake pedal) changed oil and all filters, ran...

Hi, happy new year to all! My C5 just can't resist not giving me a present at least once a year and it's normally just around the holiday season when spending is already high, anyway;
Following last years, flywheel+clutch replacement all has been ok.
My C5 2.0 Hdi 110 has never been as easy to start as an AUDI common rail or AUDI PD (previous...

Thinking about getting a Lexia and reading through some of the threads on here. Sounds likes its pretty confusing.
Is there a manual or guide available so I can get an idea of what I will/won't be able to do should I buy one?

Hi just seen oil leak on my beloved Xantia, anybody know which seal it is , so I can order one, cheers Terry.

Hi guys,

I have done a search and slightly confused by what I see so I hope you don't mind me asking this.

I have dual-zone climate control in my 2002 Exclusive 2.0l 16V Automatic. For a while I have occasionaly felt what I thought was a draft in the car which seemed to stop it warming up. Tonight after going to grab something I bought on Ebay...

My 2004 HDI drivers door wont unlock with key fob!!!
It will unlock all the other doors, but i have to turn the key in the lock itself to open...
However it will lock with key fob....
Any ideas

Hello,

Now ive introduced myself in the correct area,

I need some questions answering in on my faults on my inherited c5 estate.

1st problem, central locking.

The remote doesnt work, and the passenger rear door does not unlock at all!

suggestions to remedy this please?

and the Boot strutts have given up, are these easy to change? is there a...

hi there peebs has anybody used these on there c5 rear suspension before as they are reasonably priced. i have phoned then and the parts come from spain... but he stocks them.. just wondering as mine need doing fairly soon knocking noises and eating tyres lol

many thanks and no buying them all before i get a couple of sets please [-X

Sorry for all the questions guys, I'm still new to all this Citroën stuff.

Anyway. My car came with one normal key and one remote fob key, which is falling apart.

After Reading other threads about second hand keys I wonder if a second hand fob can be programmed (transponder and rf remote) to a C8? Then just get a new blade cut.

If not, is...

Hi All,

when I got my Xantia Estate, it had no parcel shelf so I'm trying to locate one..now I realise they are like hen's teeth these days but does anyone know if I can get a MK1 or MK2? Will both fit my late MK1 estate or do I need to stick with a MK1 example?
Cheers

What do I need to know to get replacement remote locking fob for a picasso? 2001 version 2hdi
The current one i have works for a short while after replacing the battery but seems to drain it very quickly.

Any advice?

Cheers Mark

Edit: This blog started out as a question about a fuel pump leak, but I realised I was taking my own post off topic by updating it with how I was getting on. So I asked myglaren to move it here so I don't keep bumping it to the top of the Citroen section. I do actually like my car but I can understand, after having previously owned a BX (14E...

I've just removed and thrown away two of the original Michelins off my Xantia.

After 14 and a half years and 80000 miles of stirling service they've finally been consigned to the scrap heap.

I feel bad mercilessly throwing away tyres with 3 to 4mm still on them but the cracks in the sidewalls were starting to concern me.
Does anybody dare me to...

I am loosing power under load the car wants to go but holds back.

The car went through a flood and has sat for 6 weeks with water in the exhaust, new engine fitted and was getting fault code saying particular filter clogged. Removed the filter and used compressed air to clean out was alot of rust coloured dust removed now clogged fault has gone...

Evening all,

Quick question for you, I want to get the C5 serviced, its 5 years old and has covered only 28k. What service would you advise and also what is the intervals and service types for this car, only had it two weeks so very new to this!

Thanks in advance

Wifey could not open the door of her 05 C5 from the outside this morning. Are weak exterior handles known?

It opened fine from the inside...

R

Hi,

Driving home tonight the road plunged into darkness. the headlights went out, the dip, sidelights and fog lights also didnt work. Scary stuff, thank god I wasnt on the motorway.

The hazards work, the indicators work and the brake lights work. None the internal 5amp or engine 10amp fuses are out. I have noticed that the immobilizer keypd...

I'm wanting to upgrade some of the interior lights to led ones as they seem much better but I'm not sure which I need to get.
Some of the bulbs don't seem to have any markings so I'm not sure what code they are.

Its for a C8 (03) and I intend to do most if not all the internal lights.

Is there any lists that say what codes each bulb would...

Hi, I need to change the heater plugs in my 1997 Xantia. It looks more of a challenge than my faithful old ZX. Iam wondering which are the best plugs to buy( should it be Citroen only) and do I need to buy a specialist tool to help me reach these blighters! thanks in advance Terry. :?:

This Xantia 2 has a throttle damper that takes a while to let the revs go back to tick over. Can this be removed, please? Or have I got to fit a stiffer return spring??

My Clarion radio works fine except for the cd part, starts clicking and will not take the cd in at all. If I nip down to Halfords and get me any radio/cd player, my question is...will the radio stations still show up on the dashboard of my C3 ? stupid question I know, but I`m just thinking will I have a blank screen up on the dash. :?:

I Have A 2003 Peugeot 2.0 Hdi. A Steel Brake Pipe Burst And I Lost All Of The Fluid, I Bled It At All Four Wheels But I Couldnt Get Brakes Back On It. I Changed The Master Cylinder And I Still Cant Get Brakes On It. What Could Be Wrong?

can someoane please help?i have had the front wing on my xsara sx painted twice at 2 different paint shops,and twice it has comeback a different shade to the rest of the car,the paint code on my car is EXRC**,does anyone know what colour silver this relates to,waiting in hope,richie1.

Just been thinking. The xantia will soon be the new bx. But parts are still around and so are many scrap cars. When the bx was still around. There was no internet. I think the xantia xm bx are the last citroens. I dont like the new citroens. Plus new cars are soo complex. Theres bound to be things going wrong. The only c5 i like is the brand new...

My wife bought this today - for a bag of sand. MoT'd to December, taxed to June, 180k, service history, six seats.

We went to the local book fair and I bought a few books. She made me stop on the way back and haggled it down from £1250 to a grand.

I was impressed!

IMG_1244 by messerschmitt owner , on Flickr

IMG_1247 by messerschmitt...

Evening all,

When I brought the car, I had the service book, hundreds of invoices for everything from tyres to light bulbs and so on, but no owners manual. Any clue where I can get one? Or even print one from?

Cheers all

Its only a couple of glow plugs!

HOW can I have been beaten by a couple of simple, meek little glow plugs!

I give in! Can someone please tell me what Magic Spell citroen used when they serviced Synergies and easily changed no1 and no2 plugs???

3 & 4 are out, 2 is barely accessible and starting to chew up and no1..... WHAT? Do I have to take the...

Hi Guys, Im new to this fourm and just looking for a bit of info re this fault code.

2004 lingo 1.4 150000 km

Engine light is on and lexia shows fault p0135 (upstream o2 sensor fault) i cleared the fault and within 5mins of driving it was back on.

Forgive my ignorance but i don't know much about these sensors.

I have not monitored the...

Hi all. I have a 2006 Citroen C8 2.0Hdi (NON-FAP) that has never returned fantastic fuel economy. It has always had an issue with black smoke on acceleration. I have blanked off the EGR valve at the inlet end and this has reduced the smoke slightly, although the fuel economy only ever returns 27-29mpg around town and on a long motorway journey...