C5 mark 2 obd ?

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
kevino
Posts: 95
Joined: 08 Apr 2008, 20:56
Location: Blackpool
My Cars: i have a c5 vtr which i love.
Ive had, visa GT, 2cv, dyane, BX X 5, 2x xsaras, mark 1&2.
x 3

C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by kevino »

I have ac5 mark 2 estate 2.o hdi 136bhp . I have a fault code for depollution i changed the air filter and forgot to plug the maf back in, started the engine and now i get the error coming up on the dash. If i buy a code reader and fault clearer do i need to buy any particular one or will an obd2 reader work. I was looking at one in toolstation,
I want to go peacefully in my sleep just like my granddad, not screaming like his passengers
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 13727
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
Location: Reading
My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
x 2993

Re: C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by Hell Razor5543 »

You will almost certainly need to get a DiagBox/Lexia clone. Most generic OBD2 readers cannot 'understand' French cars (but who can?). They are not cheap, but definitely avoid the really cheap ones, as they are missing components that will allow them to talk to most C series Citroens. The Lexia from Easy Diagnostics, while not cheap, will be a complete unit (although you will need a laptop computer, but then (if you want) Easy Diagnostics may be able to supply that as well).

However, there are Forum members who have Lexia equipment and may be willing to help out. Here is the list (but be aware that some have 'gone quiet', so may no longer respond);

viewtopic.php?t=56452
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR

C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Online
RichardW
Forum Treasurer
Posts: 10814
Joined: 07 Aug 2002, 17:12
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars: MK2 '17 C4GP 1.6 BlueHDi 120
'13 3008 1.6 HDi GripControl
x 984

Re: C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by RichardW »

If the only fault was the MAF being unplugged, then with it plugged in, the fault error will clear after 5 starts.
Richard W
kevino
Posts: 95
Joined: 08 Apr 2008, 20:56
Location: Blackpool
My Cars: i have a c5 vtr which i love.
Ive had, visa GT, 2cv, dyane, BX X 5, 2x xsaras, mark 1&2.
x 3

Re: C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by kevino »

Richard w, thankyou. The fault has gone after a few starts.
I want to go peacefully in my sleep just like my granddad, not screaming like his passengers
kevino
Posts: 95
Joined: 08 Apr 2008, 20:56
Location: Blackpool
My Cars: i have a c5 vtr which i love.
Ive had, visa GT, 2cv, dyane, BX X 5, 2x xsaras, mark 1&2.
x 3

Re: C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by kevino »

I bought a cheap obd reader from toolstation, under£30. I found 2 faults with the air intake, I've cleared them and all is ok so far.
I want to go peacefully in my sleep just like my granddad, not screaming like his passengers
marciefresh
Posts: 8
Joined: 22 Apr 2022, 11:47
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
My Cars: CITROËN C5 (2010) HDI 110 TOURER

Re: C5 mark 2 obd ?

Post by marciefresh »

Has anyone tried the Carly one, it has Citroen as one of their "home brands" and can be bought for around 50 euro (with discount cupon) I can only find reviews on it with german cars.. thinking of buying it.
Post Reply