French Car Forum

Hi all,

I currently don't own a French car - but I'm old school and the list of little (mainly) French cars I owned between the ages of 17 and 30 (when my first child arrived) beggars belief.

Anyway, my youngest child is now finally out of the huge child seats that they start out in and so I am itching to return to a small French hatch to regain...

Hi people hope everyone is well.
Can somebody give me information regarding my car build . I am a new to DS have a 2020 DS7 crossback, I have been trying with no success finding a way to get my factory build list, hopefully someone here can help.

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I have an issue with my 2012 1.6 e-hdi DS5. My car has Start/Stop system, when I come to a stop the engine stops and goes into ECO mode (Green ECO Light on) when I lift the brake I hear a squeal then the engine doesn't restart. I have to put the car back into netural and press the engine start button to get the engine started again. I...

Hi! I've just got a new '23 plate DS3 - loving the car, however I seem to have an issue with the Speed Limit Recognition displayed on the dashboard. It would appear that the car correctly reads the speed, but thinks they're showing km, so as I'm in the UK it converts them to miles giving me meaningless speeds. The car is set to the UK and to...

I have only just bought the DS5 airdream and all the locks work properly with the remote control but the keyless entry only works on the passenger side the drivers door or the passenger door on that side doe's not work? Could that be a fuse or something or both handles fault, any advice please
Peter

Bought ds5 hybrid a few weeks ago.
Several faults have occured and being fixed but one has me stumped.
B1606 battery charge status unit congig fault. I have changed unit mechanic read and says it is being read by car and he thinks ut is a wiring issue behind it. Does anybody have wiring diagram or has had dimilar fault and point me in the right...

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I have a 2016 DS5 that has recently started showing the Circuit Fault error message with a graphic of the battery. Went to local garage who said battery had 5% health left, so replaced the battery with new 096 AGM.
Fault still appearing at ignition, but car starts and runs fine, including stop/start,...

i was sat in traffic and 2015 DS5 powered down and would not restart. It says Engine fault needs repair and the engine management light has come on.

This happened without warning and there were no issues prior

AA came to assist they thought it was the battery and have suggested that its an ECU issue.

update theres power again and its permantly...

I have a DS4 2011, the heater has decided to only blower hot air out of the passengers side whereas the drivers side still works but only blows cold air.
Both sides adjust the speed correctly, it is just the temperature that is different.

The DS9 car is so rare I probably won't get a response anytime soon but here goes.

Prior to purchasing my petrol DS9 performance line+ (non active scan suspension) I test drove a pHEV Rivoli with active scan for a day, circa 80 miles. The suspension was very good, well unnoticeable really which is how it should be.

On that version there are 5...

hi when i switch on i get the message hybrid system active i have full hybrid battery but it will not go into electric mode ,when i turn the control to hybrid i get the message electric mode not available i have no air con on or lights .any ideas?? when it starts up it shows zero emissions ,but as soon as you touch accelerator engine kicks in...

Hi! would it be possible to get any instructions and part number to replace the blower motor in our ds3? Thank you

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Hi Forum Members
We recently purchased a DS7 ETENSE and would like to know the best method of saving Electric Charge for use when returning to city driving after driving normally on Hybrid...if I leave on Hybrid it seems to use all the charge by default
Thanks
FranBlackburn

My DS3 stop charging after a month of driving, it was working beautiful and then when I plug it in it flash green starts to charge and then stop and the dash board says its fully charged but I only have 10% battery left.
I changed the charger and that did not work. everything else on the car works.
It retries to start charging twice before it goes...

Good evening, After having some curious conversatoins with a couple friends. we're wondering if you are able to provide a list or a pdf with the optional extra specifications for our cars?

DS3 1.6hdi: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
DS3 1.2Puretech: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Hi good evening, I have a power steering leak and have traced it to the high and low pressure hose from rack to pump.(part no 4014SN) the leak is at the end closest to the rack. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue. Is it repairable or a replacement?
thanks

Hi guys,

I am new to this forum and to french cars. I own a Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 and lately I encountered an ugly issue:
- the car stops(if cruising) or engine stops/stalls when idling with red error showing in the dashboard: Engine fault + ABS/ESP + Anti rollback + hand brake errors. It does not run on electric engine either.
I scanned for...

Hello Everyone,

I have a few questions about setting up Front parking sensors and reverse camera for Ds3 Crossback ( performance line, manual )

In the trim level documentation, it says that (City Pack) can be purchased for the vehicle and have the front parking sensors and reverse camera setup.

My questions:

1. I have installed the front...

Hi all! My car is a CITROËN DS3 Hatchback 1.6 HDi 110 Diesel 112 CV / 82 kW 2009 - 2015 9HR (DV6C).

I'm getting the error p0113 via OBD scan. The main issue that i'm having is that the car display a wrong temperature (most of the time below 0) so the air that came out from the AC system is hot, even if i set the lowest temperature possible.

I've...

Hello, any one know how can I reset Ciroen Ds3 - BSI (Body System Interface)

I tried this but nothing happened:

1- Start the car.

2-Lower the driver's window.

3-Let it run for 3 minutes and turn it off outside the car.

4-Open the hood and disconnect the NEGATIVE pole from the battery.

-Leave disconnected for 15 seconds and reconnect, wait...

Hi. Can anyone help?
I have 2010 DS3 1.6 e-HDI. I bought this car with not working power stearing, its eletric. I changed the rack, the power stearing works now, but i still got the ESP ligt on on there is fault code u1321 Faulty operation fo the power stearing.
When i connect with pc to the power stearing it does conect. But i see that the angle...

Hey,
does anyone know where cabin air filter is placed in new DS4 (2021 and later) and how to change it?
This information is not available in the car manual (crazy).
I’ve looked behind the dash from passanger side but I haven’t seen it there like it’s placed in VW cars.
Manual only describes air filter but it’s filter for the engine (I thinkg)...

Hey Guys need some help here I'm based in SA and needing the interior blower resistor and the connector, as the live and earth wires burnt out and fried the resistor. Citroen SA is making me wait 4 months to order. Anyone in the UK can helpout as my friend is in London now and can purchase the part for me, but the dealers have quoted 205 pounds...

Hi all,

I have a software update to add to the car (DS7 2018 plate) and have downloaded the app onto my desktop, downloaded the required software onto the app and then added it to the USB however I cant seem to find a diagram/image of where the port is on the car? Any pictures/images/directions please?

many thanks, in advance,

Lapster

for ds5 2013 hybrid. any one tried to install remote engine start?

Hi everybody yesterday I couldn’t open the driver side door from the outside. The car unlocks all doors but doesn’t open the driver side but from inside I can open the door without any problem. I read that maybe lubricating the lock might be the issue.
I tried to lubricate the lock from the outside with no succes so I removed the door card which...

Hi I need an ecu kit for my wife’s 2010 ds3 1.6 petrol automatic please help.

Would I be insane to buy this?
My head is screaming don't do it because it is an auto and a hydrid.
I think I could get it for €2000 and this is what is tempting me.

Hiya, my friends Ds ds3 has previously been in an accident where the car had activated the emergency braking procedure automatically. Even though the car has been fully repaired it still has this fault. It indicates to take it to Citroen / Ds dealership but they want £125 for diagnostic and then further for the repair .

I know in reality they...

Hi, I have been searching the forum for clues to what is causing my car to produce smoke during acceleration but am still scratching my head.
Basically, my DS3 1.6 hdi has done 112,000 miles and has been getting gradually worse emissions readings on successive MOT tests. Last year I had to take it away to do an Italian Tune Up on the road to burn...

Hi.

Looking for wiring diagram for the abs on my ds3. Vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Have acces to autodata but does not seem to match with the cars wiring and pinnumbers..

Going to do some diy troubleshooting before lm sending the Unit away.

Cant get the autel scanner to communicat with the abs.

Outher modules like engine, bsi and powersteering are...

Hi all,

New DS driver here - since August. DS4 E-Tense Cross Opera. This may be a niche issue but...I have a HiBy R5 Sabre (Android based) mass storage device for my music. It's BT built off Android 8.1. It worked (almost) flawlessly with my former car (2020 Honda Civic) connecting via BT albeit I wasn't able to control the song choice, playlists...

Hello,

Trying to restore a Wiring loop for Front Parking sensors.
The Plug is cut from the vehicle side, and the plug on the front bumper side is okay.
The wires on the cut loom do not match the colors since I got it from a different vehicle.

Looking for a Pinout of the ECU Part number: 9836031080
Seems like it was used on these cars:
DS3...

Hi, I purchased a DS5 DSSPORT AUTO 2014 in May, Went on Holiday in July, and while on my holiday the orange engine management light came on saying there was an engine fault, I had it checked out at a garage and they said it was showing it was the PDF but the computer was saying it was ok so they reset it and sent me on my way, 40 miles down the...

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does anyone know whether the power steering on a ds 5 hybrid is mechanical pump or hydraulic pump and what type of fluid does it take just been out and on the way back steering got heavy and a bit jerky, now i have rainbow patters on drive where fluid has mixed with water also does anyone know the exact location of the power steering reservoir

Hi, my 2013 Citroën DS5 intermittently makes a knocking noise which seems to come from the left front wheel/suspension area. I have had it examined at a wheel and shock place which tightened something but the problem persists. The noise does not seem to be caused by bumps but rather appears when I’m driving at constant speed, neither accelerating...

How can i know what is “changed” on the following recall codes:
HZR
JFU
JHW
JQF

Thank you

I've ordered the suspension sensor for my DS5. Thanks Marc for the part code 6224Q5. Hopefully this will stop the directional headlight fault appearing every time the roads are wet. The garage plugged their computer in, it said it was the front suspension sensor. I do have the PSA software on a laptop, was going to check myself but they've saved...

Hi,

I have a ds5 2013 and just had the particulate filter fluid low message pop up.

What fluid is it (lots of conflicting info) and is it a pouch or reservoir?

Any guides on how to do it specifically for my car? I’ve looked on YT and found for a ds4.

Thanks in advance!

Dan

I ordered some oil online, this was shown...

What they've actually sent is this...

It doesn't specifically state Stop Start on it, but does state C2. Also on the back it states ACEA C2; PSA Approval B71 2312 .

The Castrol website after searching with my reg no shows the one I've received as recommended, and the one I ordered as the...

DS5 Prestige 2016 xenon headlamp.
A strip of the led lights have failed in RHD/NS headlamp, took the vehicle to Citroen dealer where I bought it and they say the whole lamp unit must be replaced at £1600 + labour.
Today I noticed exact same LEDs also now not working in driver's side but discovered switching on headlights made driver's side work...

I have searched the forum, but couldn’t find anything specific to the ds5.

I’ve got the refill kit, before I waste my time jacking up the wrong side, is it driver or passenger side (uk, right hand drive)

I’m lead to believe they’re at the rear of the car, near the exhaust.

Thanks in advance.

Dan

It might not even be by my car, but my mrs said this was underneath. Looks like a coupling, with a quick release catch.

Isn’t causing the car any harm, but driving me mad!

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Good afternoon all,

I had my alloy wheels refurbished as they were diamond cut and looked like a rat had a go at them....The place where i took the car ha issues with one of the locking ones and had to get a specialist to remove it. I was advised to get rid of the locking ones and replace them with normal ones. Could you please advise what is the...

Hello!

I have been looking to change my coolant before winter as I can see its quite dirty in the reservoir tank. My car is a 2012 DS5 Hdi 165 RHH engine and auto transmission. I cant seem to locate any bleeder screws or valves in the engine bay. I really love the car and want to take care of it. Does anyone here have some pictures,...

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Whilst freeing off the adjusters for the rear toe adjustment (not a nice job) I noticed that the handbrake cable is chaffing badly on both sides at the same points, namely the top of the stub axle and then on the rear subframe mount. Are there some brackets that hold the handbrake cable in position? Its very poorly designed if not!!!

Any help...

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Just wondered if anybody else out there has bought one of the batch of petrol DS9's which hit the market a few months ago?

If so what is your experience like thus far and what do you think is good or bad?

I got mine....a 22reg with 100 miles (Pearl Crystal) delivered on 1st August. Not using it as a daily drive but have managed to cover over...

My Citroen ds3 fan running non stop

Service light appeared today.. TANK FAULT
says to check user manual and arrange a repair.
DS7 E-TENSE 2020
Anyone have any idea what might be facing me please?

hi,

i got myself a nice DS4 prestige in very good nick with all the toys etc. the one thing thats driving me mad is no android auto. its the mirrorlink system. i was wondering if there is a firmware update to allow AA? as mirrorlink is now defunct and dont have an iphone. VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] . any help would be appreciated. it has the nav,...