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Hi all

I have an odd issue with my DS-3. The Air Con compressor became seized enough that it would almost stall the engine & lit up the dash with every warning light if you forgot and put the AC on or turned the fan speed all the way off and back on again in which case it would automatically engage the AC.

Anyway 8 months without AC / moved...

Hi. someone kindly went into the back of my car and knocked out the drivers side (UK) parking sensor. I have tried a couple off ebay that are supposed to have the same part number but they do not work. i know it is not the wiring as I have tried it in the other outer rear position and the fault code goes with location.

Is there anything that I...

I got a new engine put into my DS5 2litre automatic (2015 - Anniversary model)
Very soon after I got the car back, I was getting four warning lights when I touched the brake pedal - can't remember them exactly:
ABS/ASR
Electric brake not working
Roll bar?
And one more

My mechanic said it was an easy fix - the brake pedal sensor switch (or...

Hi there not sure if anyone can help. My wives ds3s engine management light cam on about a month ago took it to two different garages to look at it. Both have stated that it showed a low air intake fault( can't remeber the code off the top off my head) both garages looked into the problem neither could find any issues. Each garage cleared the code...

Hiya.

This is my first post.
I've just bought a 2019 ds7.
How do I disable the child lock please.

Regards

Hello.
Anyone knows if it is possible to install of a retrofit towbar? I want to install the towbar that DS installs when the car is beeing produced. Already have the towbar part number but i need to know if all the cars come from the factory with an electrical harness for it ? (according to the description, there is one harness oh the towbar part...

Hi guys,

yesterday I have updated the touchscreen of my DS7 Crossback (2019) according to the DS Update app, and the update consist of the new firmware 44.07.05.22

Everything was fine, till I opened the navigator app, and it always show the maps in yellow colour.....(see attached image) :conf:

I have already done the hard reset from the...

Hi all,
My DS5 Sports alarm has suddenly started triggering by itself after I lock it.

It's been fine and no issues and today I opened the boot using the button in the bumper with the key in pocket then shut it all again as normal and within a short time the alarm is going off

I've cancelled it then locked it using the lock button on the key and...

I recently purchased a 2016 DS5 and unfortunately it has had a bad repair job. I am getting the Directional light error. The headlights have been swapped out with the Pre-facelift versions and I want to know if there is anyway that the BSI can be programmed to accept the old type lights? Part number for the lights that are installed are...

hi i have a 2016 DS3 ultra prestige and the coolant seems to be sitting from around 95-97c when driving on motorway, when i was sitting on drive i saw it on 101c the guage on the dash shows it in the middle but these are temps im seeing using delphi and diagbox when plugged into diagnostics? theres no errors in the diag for the high temp or stop...

Hi all,
Having bought my DS5 used and never experiencing another ds5, I was blind to this issue...

Footwell lights. Are all models supposed to have them? Mine is the dstyle variant. I've just had a look and noticed that there is a light assembly on the driver side(doesn't switch on) but it is missing on the passenger side, I see the hole and the...

I have a 2018 DS3 210BHP performance, and would like to retrofit the Hifi boot sub and centre speaker and the reverse camera. I have the plugs for the sub and centre speaker factory fitted, I know I need the sub, boot carpet panel, centre speaker and trim, check the fuse is fitted. Are all the amps the same, or is there a better version? What do I...

Hi forum, I hate to be that guy whose first post is a question (not an introduction or saying hi, but what can I do?).

I'm into big dilemmas. between two models of DS5 2.0 HDI. exactly the same models, same equipment, same color, etc. (2.0 HDI, white perla, Manuel gear, 18 no head display, or any advanced mombo jumbo features). The only...

Hello
I got a DS5 Diesel Hybrid 2L 200BHP 4WD 2013 model.
I cant find the part on image anywhere. My rare tiers are wearing very fast on inner side.
Fond that this part is over due on both sides (look at image)

Anyone got any idea what part this is?

Hello,

Please help me decode this VIN or serial number for an early 1970s DS: 01FC8931

Thank you.

Hi all been awahile since I was posting on here,the DS5 has been behaving itself,well most of the time,I have been getting a jolt when I engage drive on my aisin auto box,it has been doing it for a couple of weeks,so I booked it into a Citroen garage about 10 miles away my nearest,for a auto box oil change the car has done 74grand,ok so two days...

Hi Guys,

I do have an EAT8 gearbox, currently over 50,000 km, and I'm wondering if you know what the oil change interval is? I'm getting mixed information from the web, some are saying its liftime or 60k change,

Thanks,

Hi all,
Hope someone can help answer these 2 questions for me.
My car came from the factory with the puncture repair option in the boot.
Is it possible to retro fit a space saver spare underneath with carrier,winch etc. My car is fitted with an adblue tank (2015 2ltr hdi blu dsport. VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] ).
Also, my tyre size is 235/45R18 so what...

Hi All,
I have had my DS7 Ultra Prestige since 2018 and have been through many of the usual recall and issues. Current mileage is @63K
My rear suspension has been dealt with twice regarding the bushes of which the car spent 3 months in the garage waiting for parts.
A recent MOT stated that my Rear Suspension not providing effective dampening . I...

I have 2 errors on the front PDC. The car has 6 sensor in the front and I not sure of the position on the faulty sensors.
Could you please let me know which ones they are, and if you can please provide the part numbers.

B1251 Front right lateral parking assistance sensor fault
B1221 Inner Front left parking assistance sensor fault

VIN...

Hi,
I've got a problem with mirrors in my DS5. They don't work. I cannot control of moving both them. I've checked joypad and it's ok. Folding of mirrors work properly. Any ideas?
Thank you

Hi,

My Ds5 Disel is due to servicing. Is is from 2015 and have around 133 000km on the clock (82 642 miles i think) I asked my usual citroen shop and got an offer for around EUR 790, but a general shop (well known) offered me service for half that amount. Maybe hard to tell, but would it be a big difference? I have a hard time finding service...

Hi all. Trying to gain as much help and knowledge towards a recent issue that has been a pain in the a** for weeks now.

It all started a month or so ago. The hose going from the water pump to thermostat housing under the inlet manifold had been leaking for a while, constant top ups until eventually it blew and left the car stranded at the...

Hi

I'm about to collect a used DS 5 2017 performance line. I've put the vin number below, is there anyway of knowing if the head unit is android auto? Or mirror link

VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Cheers

Hi Everyone. I received my new DS7 on Monday
I ordered a factory fitted towbar as an optional extra. It wasn't easy trying to find any information on this prior to ordering and even just to find out if it was detachable was difficult enough. Even the dealers were struggling to confirm or find info on it. Anyway it was confirmed as detachable,...

Hi I have a ds3 crossback, perf line. 1.2L petrol, 69 plate.
Has anyone had an issue with a blocked camshaft pump… or something along those lines? My car is currently having the wet belt changed and they have come across this problem too 😔
Do you think the blocked camshaft pump is related to the wet belt and parts breaking off of it?

I have a P0299 error code and the car is not going into boost.
I have done some research and the it seems that the suspect areas are as below.
Any ideas where I should start looking?
VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Suspect Areas:
Turbocharger pressure regulation electrovalve
Turbocharger discharge electrovalve
Inlet manifold
Vacuum pump
Vacuum duct for...

Good afternoon, the fuse for the front 12v plug blew so I went to change it and I found the wiring like this infront of the fuse box. Is this normal or has someone had the dash off before I bought the car?

Hi Guys

I'm new to the forum and wondered if anyone has had a similar experience. I have a 2011 DS3 DStyle Auto and a couple of months ago whilst dropping my husband off at the pub the EPS light came on whilst driving through town for no apparent reason. I also noticed at the time the fan started running after each journey (I work from home so...

I got a message last night telling me to check the Dipped Beam lights, the sat nav is directing me to the nearest dealer. If I restart it comes on a dull weird orange for a few seconds, then goes off when the message appears.

The manual says it's a dealer-only job due to high voltages. I promise to be careful, obviously the ignition will be off...

has anybody used aftermarket TPS sensors would the ECU automatically pick them up or would they have to be added to the ECU have seen some on e-bay for a 1/4 of the price of a citroen one

Hi,

I am in the process of trying to repair a rear passenger window regulator.
Have removed the relevant bolts /screws (around the door handle and the one on side of door).
Have come to a halt trying to remove the door card.
Is it just a matter of pulling the door card off now - pull out from bottom and then lift upwards?
The door card seems VERY...

The heater fan stopped working, it cost me £732.98 plus £110.40 diagnostics at the main dealer just over 12 months ago. and the same thing has happened again The part numbers the main dealer replaced are:P6441CZ htr Air pu and P6441F control mo. Have looked on ebay and the parts are readily available. the only thing i need to know is how to remove...

Hi,

Trying to work out how to reset after Eolys tank has been filled (Citroen DS5 1.6HDi 2014).
I think the mechanic who did this last year did not reset. Now getting a 'Service' warning light.
Diesel Fuel additive pump info on Autel MK808 scanner reports current quantity in additive tank as 3%, yet Engine ECU Exhaust Line 1 reports additive...

Hi everyone,

I’m new to this forum but I wanted to ask if I could fit the oem xenon on my non xenon DS3. I am just curious if anyone has done it. I know I should have just got one with the xenons already in it but I didn’t think at the time. Thanks in advance.

Hi all,
I am new here, so hopefully this will all go well :-)
I have a DS7 Louvre and am experiencing some weird things with it.
The rear ventilation keeps blowing air and I am unable to shut it.
My Yorkie sits in the back getting this blown in his face, so I need to cover it off with a towel.
On the touch screen I do not have a tab to adjust the...

Hi. Need some help. Sometimes, when the car starts moving, suddenly makes the delay of 2-3 seconds with bump sound and then it drives normally. Accelerates linearly on the highway...

My car failed its mot as the handbrake wasn't up to a satisfactory standard but when doing a little investigation its quite hard to find any information on how to adjust the electric handbrake, ive even purchased a workshop manual and it has no information of how to adjust. Does anyone have any idea?
Thanks

Hey folks been reading through, issue I have is my interior heater blower keeps cutting out when I go past speed 2! The air then pulses out then stops and you can hear a whining noise until you turn fans completely off…after a few minutes you can switch it back on….it sometimes stays on at speed 2 but anything else it just does the above? Any...

I have purchased a used 2016 DS5. My iphone 13 will easily connect to the Bluetooth, but then disconnects and re-connects every 20 seconds (say). Earlier phones don't have this issue, so it appears to be specific to the device.
Local DS Dealer have told me my phone is incompatible with the car.
Is there a patch or a fix out there?

Hi,

I have an issue where (as you can see in the image), the silver chrome/wrap trim has wrinkled up due to heat.

Is there any way to repair this without completely replacing the center console?

Cheers 🍺

Is it possible to take out the complete headlighthousing?
Ive unscrewed a plasticscrew and i can see that it looks like you can like turn the complete lamp outside.
Is this the case?

CITROEN DS4 2012 fan producing loud sound whilst accelaration pedal not responding
whats the cause

2016 DS4 . Climate control, fan blower, Aircon etc all stopped working . Tried to find the right fuse but climate control isn’t listed on any of the charts I’ve found so far. Any help very welcome ! Thanks

My ds5 cooling fan stays on when i shutdown the car. I taked it to dealer and they changed cooling fan reostat/rely witch is in the fan housing. But still fan wount stop it work in full power mode when car working and when shutoff..when car is shut off the fan works like 5min and shuts off. Dealer says that no fault when they did diagnost.
Can...

Hello, I have a Ds3 from 2019 with 1.2 engine with engine model NHP(EB2ADT).
I contact DS to have car maintenance plan to see what I need to change and saw that the recommended oil for this motor is 0W20 with b71 2010 specification.
Since I have the car all the maintenance was on a DS authorized shop, and they always put Total INEOS First 0W30 on...

Hi the abs and eps lights were lit up on my ds3 had to change the abs pump but the eps light is still on any ideas

Hi my 2013 2.0 HDi won't channel air to the footwell. The blower works great through the screen and face vents but nothing to either side downwards. I can find info on here on faulty blowers and can see flap actuators and motors on ebay but so far no info on where they are positioned or even if, as various posts seem to suggest, the plastic gear...

Hello
Recently Im getting codes and need help to find the faults in car.

Codes:
U1F00
B1825
P0487
P1499

What this codes mean and what part is faulty?
Would appreciate any help.

My car is Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163 hp from 2014

Had my 2019 DS7 for about 5 months now, purchased from a dealer as DS APPROVED USED with 2 years warranty, Noticed the other week that several pieces of the Alloys wheel trims, the long thin sausage shaped silver pieces, have gone missing, NO damage to the wheels whatsoever. These look as if they are stuck or rivetted onto the wheels. Just had the...