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Test of forum posting speed

by xantia_v6 » 29 Jul 2026, 08:11 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As part of an ongoing investigation of performance of this forum, I have temporarily disabled the indexing of new posts in the forum search system.

To determine whether this has improved forum performance, please reply here if you have an undue delay (more than 10 seconds) when making a post.

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03 Aug 2026, 19:26
Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22

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Low pressure switch location C5 2006?

by Axa » 09 Jun 2019, 09:02

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Hi all.
Where is the pressure switch (es?) located?
And at what PSI should it disengage?

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What's that last parameter in the first screenshot - it's covered by your windows start menu? .... open cylcle ratio?

If not there, try looking at custom parameters and see if you can add it.

Cooling circuit electrovalve open cycle ratio. i believe earlier models used to have two electrovalves in the thermostat housing. mine doesn't have them...

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21 Jun 2021, 01:00
Grand Picasso c4 aircon leak

by J1senter » 14 Jun 2021, 20:48

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Hi all I’m hoping you may be able to help. I’ve had my grand Picasso c4 2015 regassed twice in the last 2 years. My local garage can’t find a leak they have put dye in it but can’t find anything. They pressure tested it and it loses 1 bar over 3 hours. Anyone got any ideas

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Leaks can be notoriously hard to find and not always in the obvious places.

You may have a leak in or near the evaporator box inside the dash. There are probes with UV lights or 'sniffers' that can be used to better detect any leaks from these areas.

Having said that, it took the main dealer 4 attempts on 4 separate visits after recharging to...

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14 Jun 2021, 20:59
X7 (and 407) Condenser Hose Repair

by EDC5 » 25 Jan 2020, 12:33

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Before Christmas I noticed that my AC had stopped working, upon checking the pressure it was completely empty. I traced the leak to the condenser as upon filling with gas you could hear a hiss from the front of the car.

Replacing the condenser didn’t seem like a huge job so I set about that, unfortunately the aluminium pipes were corroded solid...

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Just thought I would update the thread.
It has been 15 months since I made this repair and the A/C is still working well (touch wood).

Would be interesting to have the refrigerant recovered and see if any has been lost, but I'm happy to call it fixed for now :-D :-D

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26 Apr 2021, 22:28
Partner Teepee, No memory in climate panel

by ree_dk » 03 Mar 2021, 19:23

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Hello all
I have just got an 2011 Partner Tepee with digital bi zone climate control. The problem is that it forgets its current setting every time the power is cut. It then returns to the same setting (22C / HI) which means that the fan goes to max every time the engine is started. I am planning to switch the climate panel as I hope this is the...

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On your passenger compartment fuse box, there is a SHUNT fuse, used when the vehicle will parked up and not used for longer periods - it shuts off some of the electrical system to conserve battery power. Check your manual for the position settings, but is should be shunted to CUSTOMER position.

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05 Mar 2021, 12:25
Peugeot 207 GTi Aircon issue

by Ellold29 » 17 Feb 2021, 20:25

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So my thp175 has developed a fault with the a/c. I have 3 dtc codes
F994: fault in a/c compressor clutch control
F995: fault in a/c compressor variable control circuit
715c : a/c pressure information

I have replaced compressor and condensor, have had the system regassed correctly with a 30 minute vacuum. There is no leak in the system.
I started...

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I've locked this topic, and merged it with the parallel one in Peugeot forum:

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18 Feb 2021, 11:46
Air con always on (xantia year 2000)

by howzat » 08 Mar 2007, 21:41

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My problem is that the compressor engages with air con switch off. This causes fans to operate. Switching on the system lights the indicator in the switch. Unplugging the compressor disengages it. I need a wiring diagram of the system and location of the various relays. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Isn't that what air con does. Remove water from the air and dry it.. Hence its use as a demister.. The water is what has been removed from the air and is deposited from an outlet pipe..

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07 Feb 2021, 09:15
Pressure Testing with Nitrogen

by DHallworth » 08 May 2020, 23:29

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Evening Gents,

This isn't a problem I have with one of my French cars, it's my old P38 Range Rover but there's a huge number of knowledgable people on here so I thought I'd ask :)

Last year I fitted a new condenser and drier and had the air conditioning recharged. It held a perfect vacuum test when it was on the machine and the engineer even...

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Although he has not been on the Forum for a while you might want to give DickieG a shout. He has the proper a/c equipment AND the knowledge about what amounts should be used (either that or where to find that information).

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06 Feb 2021, 21:00
Berlingo Airco problem C72A- B -D -E

by blownelco » 04 Nov 2020, 12:20

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Hello,

Need help on fixing my airco on Citröen Berlingo B9 model.
Last summer the airco failed to work, instead of getting cool air it was blowing very hot air into the car.

The hot air blowing stopped by itself.

I checked the compressor clutch and it wasn't working anymore, the coil was burned through.
I relaced the coil, refilled the gas. It...

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The motors are simple stepper motors and these (depending on type of climate control or A/C fitted) will control the Air Distribution and Air Mixing functions. They do not have individual ECU in them, so need no coding to the vehicle.

When you say the airco pump in your post above, are talking about the A/C compressor? Of the clutch is engaging...

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23 Nov 2020, 23:32
C5 2006 2.0 HDI Exclusive - aircon flap repair

by estateFan » 22 Oct 2020, 12:19

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Hi,
I drove my C5 2005 dual climate all last winter without driver side heating, just using a blanket on my lap.
I've recently replaced the flaps so this is what I did.
The dash needs to be pulled out. I have seen a post where a fix was done without removal but I would say removal is the only way to go now that I've done it.
I bought some trim...

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I'll second Colin's comments. Thanks for that Tom, I may have to do mine but as it is the passenger side that is broken it's not so important because I seldom adjust it!! :-D

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22 Oct 2020, 21:50
Failed sanden (SD7) compressor autopsy (with pics)

by EDC5 » 15 Aug 2020, 20:19

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The new C5 in the family was bought with a non-functioning AC system and a strange metallic rattle sound. After removing the Aux belt and spinning the alternator and air con compressor pulleys, it was clear that the sound was from the AC comp.

Yesterday I replaced the failed compressor with another from eBay that claimed to be working and cost...

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Thanks, yeah it really is an amazing piece of design; especially the ability to vary the displacement on the fly with an electrical signal.

I've found a new main shaft seal on AliExpress for £3, fairly tempted to buy it and have a go replacing the seal, possibly as an academic exercise only.
Not sure how the shaft could be reconditioned though...

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15 Aug 2020, 22:26
Picasso aircon noises

by mnde » 05 Aug 2019, 20:58
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My current car is the first I've owned that has AC... so I'm not very knowledgeable about it!

It recently started making whirring whooshing noises that come and go regularly, usually under engine load rather than idling. If I switch the AC off, the noises go away. My garage thought it was because it was working hard in the heat but it didn't do...

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I'm now wondering if I've got a blocked/stuck expansion valve and whether I've caused this.

After several weeks of lockdown without driving anywhere, I decided to start the engine and get the car up to temperature. I also ran the air-conditioning on full blast with fan on full speed to give it some exercise. After that I didn't use the car for...
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30 Jul 2020, 23:32
Air Con Noise - Clutch or Compressor?

by petef » 28 Jul 2020, 14:38

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I have a problem with the air con on my Series 1 Xantia Activa. After starting the car and switching on the air con, after a few seconds there is an audible click and the clutch can be seen to engage on the side of the compressor. The air starts to blow cold and then the cooling fan kicks in – and at the same time there is a terrible screeching...

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That does sound like an alternator bearing giving up.
Try it again, using lots of lights, heated window, and blower (on high speed) to see whether this sort of load does the same thing.
Under high load, the tension in the alternator drive belt will increase, and put a bigger load on its bearings.
If the alt is the culprit, probably best just to...

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29 Jul 2020, 13:05
How to change a pipe on AC system

by cedrichn » 28 Jul 2020, 19:12

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Good evening all :)

I have a Citroen C5 X7 2.0 petrol since some weeks now. My AC never worked, so as a first step, I made it recharged. All went well, no leak detected by the machine. But once arrived home, I saw a pipe wet : no need to put tracer or being an expert: one of my pipe is leaking... Similar to this one, except I can't see a hole, I...

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I did use new seals yeah. I bought a big kit of them off ebay as I wasn't sure which ones I needed.

Something like this:

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29 Jul 2020, 00:18
Replacing AC clutch pulley

by handyman » 23 May 2019, 20:48

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I've got to change the AC clutch pulley on one of our cars, due to a knackered bearing.
I've got the new pulley & clutch, along with numerous shims. I'm stuck for the running clearance of the clutch when disengaged as I'll need to adjust it by shimming.

Any clues as to what clearances I'm looking for, so the clutch is able to engage & disengage...

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Hope it all went well with the replacement tools and SWMBO is a happy bunny again :)

Have sent you a PM regarding some spare parts

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05 Jul 2020, 11:22
Air con fan.

by Dave308 » 18 May 2020, 19:50

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Good evening everyone after some help please.

So up untill a week ago my aircon was working fine and the condenser fan would cut in and out every few minutes so no problems all was ok.

Now my aircon stoped working last week the compressor was not engaging so i had a chap come out today and it seems the system was low on gas so he emptied the...

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Hi
I suspect that the cooling fan is running as intended now that the A/C has proper pressure and oil etc within the system, it needs to be running constantly when the A/C is running.
I suspect the reason the fan was cutting in and out before was because of low pressure and that would probably have meant that the compressor was also cutting in/out...

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25 May 2020, 14:28
air conditioning cleaning/disinfecting

by gwest » 27 Apr 2020, 12:40

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My 2013 DS5 has developed a smell when I turn on the A/C. I have bought some foaming spray cleaner that comes with a 50cm tube that you are instructed to insert into the drain hose from the heater-A/C housing. I have looked but I cannot see this outlet. I know I can start the A/C and see where water drains from, and I will give it a go. But I have...

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Thanks for the replies fellas. There seems to be two approaches to cleaning the evaporator- the bomb method you both describe, and the foam injection technique e.g.: Genuine Toyota A/C Refresher Kit, Power Max Klima Anlagen, CRC Airco Cleaner Pro. The Toyota product uses both methods, and Klima have similar dual products. My thinking was that if...

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28 Apr 2020, 04:26
Any options to fit AC to C4 2006?

by Ramc4 » 19 Apr 2020, 17:44

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2006 coupe, any way to fit AC?

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Apart from installing the condenser, compressor, pipes, evaporator, new heating control panel, you wouldn't have the evaporator sensors in the heating assembly, and there are probably a host of other 'bits' needed that an OEM system would incorporate not forgetting the cooling system and belts....

I'm not saying it is impossible, but the time and...

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19 Apr 2020, 18:43
C5 Air con not working

by skycar » 19 Feb 2020, 19:51

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Hello to all here and thanks in advance for any thoughts/feedback.
I live in Queensland Australia were it is nearly always hot and humid, therefore the air con is on all year round. My air con was working as per usual (perfectly) up until yesterday afternoon when I drove home from work, (it was working in the morning on the way to work).
Now the...

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Good news, and I do like highly competent mechanics.

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22 Feb 2020, 11:40
AC problem solving

by moizeau » 23 Jun 2018, 11:52
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Hello, I've got a C4 vts that doesn't spin the compressor. I've had a search through the posts on here but can't find a step by step guide to solving the problem. The previous owner said he'd had a quote of 1000€, but couldn't remember what the garage diagnosed. (Citroen dealership). I also don't know if they're clued up or not having never used...

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But as said by others, the compressor will be deactivated if there is a loss of gas. Common suspects are the condenser radiator - stone chips are a nightmare and they damage easily. The slightest nick and there you go. When mine went a couple of years ago on a 580 mile round trip to Yorkshire in sweltering heat - it wasn't much fun - this after...
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19 Dec 2019, 01:12
C5 A/C Compressor Replacement Query

by leithant » 12 Dec 2019, 23:46

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Hi, My electrician says my compressor needs replacing, so I've been looking around for a replacement. However this has been more confusing than I thought.
If I put in my model details in a product finder I get a different unit than what Service Box recommends.

The unit in the car is a SD7C16- 1305F. Service Box part number is 6453RS for a new...

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Thanks do you know if a 1305F is diferent to a 1305?
Also looking at a new one - would the Nissens 89362 I mentioned above that matches the part number 6453RT be ok?

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13 Dec 2019, 01:13
C4 2007 AC

by Doo » 11 Sep 2019, 14:03

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I probably know the answer, but I'll ask anyway....

2007 1.6hdi SX.

Topped up AC and it barely lasted a day. That was 3yrs ago.

Being a black car, it heats up something rotten in the Scottish summer...but that half day each July is a lesson in driving naked and trying to avoid wasps while windows are open :rofl2:

My question is, I didn't see...

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Leaks are notoriously hard to localise - even with a dye. It took 4 trips to my dealer before they found the leak (top of the condenser). But shortly after, it crapped out again and needed a new compressor - probably after all the filling and leaking / filling leaking - so probably was short on oil and damaged the compressor.

Spookily enough,...

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25 Sep 2019, 02:08
Xantia Activa AC Liquid Line Replacement

by Zelandeth » 25 Aug 2019, 01:56

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Something which I've become acutely aware of lately is that the Xantia suffers badly from being designed with the general expectation of being fitted with air con.

The cooling/ventilation performance without it is pretty impressively poor. Having no air conditioning and a black leather interior has rendered it a thoroughly unpleasant place to be...

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Although there were several variants of the A/C pipes, I expect that the version you need was used on more than the TCT.

I have on several occasions had A/C hoses for classic cars remade with new flexible sections fitted to old metal ends. The trick is finding someone with the correct crimping tools and the expertise to get everything aligned...

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26 Aug 2019, 21:09
Drive seal

by Edhertz » 05 Aug 2019, 08:16

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Looks like I have a worn compressor drive shaft seal on the Xantia (evidence oil below clutch and loss of refrigerant). Has anyone done a DIY job and replaced the seal? Not sure but believe it is a sanden compressor. Thanks in advance.

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Thanks for reply. Looks like I'll be going for a used compressor. Don't know what I want till I get it off,
Cheers

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23 Aug 2019, 21:55
Idea to improve economy of aircon

by mickthemaverick » 18 Aug 2019, 20:17

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Having had my aircon working properly now since the overhaul I have noticed two main characteristics of using it:
1) Fuel consumption goes up significantly
2) Power away from the lights is reduced.

I now automatically turn off the aircon when stationary or approaching junctions and hills to give me max power if needed. That means I use less fuel...

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Is it a chipbox that you can simply disconnect (or adjust), as an experiment?

The car was advertised as chipped by a company in Newquay. I have contacted them and they have no record of chipping carried out before 2009 so I honestly don't know if it has been done or not. I am getting around 600 miles to a tank of normal driving and it does have...

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19 Aug 2019, 11:39
Ruined condensor connector - repairable?

by RustyUK » 08 Aug 2019, 12:48

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This may be one to file under 'stupid questions', I'm replacing the condenser in my C5 X7, all set to be a fairly simple job. My intention was to do this in one evening, vacuum it down, and if it holds, have a garage with AC facilities to charge it up. All going well.

Then I discover the lower pipe connector has been utterly destroyed by the...

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It was a real PITA to remove, but it's done now! If anyone wants to remove the high pressure line, I'd suggest it'd be trivial if you can remove the engine mount. Unfortunately the ram in my engine hoist is shot so I couldn't really do that (I don't like supporting engines by the sump, plus the undertray is still on with no prospect of driving the...

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09 Aug 2019, 19:47
2014 c4 picasso vtr cabin blower/fan not blowing very much

by jammie123321 » 26 Jul 2019, 20:01
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Hi wonder if anybody can help me out I've got a c4 Picasso 2014 model and the fan/blower speed is very slow even tho is on full in the controls. I changed the pollen filters the other day and it's not made any difference. Is there a resistor or something else that could have gone? The fan does work just very low output from it

Thanks

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The old ones I replaced
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28 Jul 2019, 16:38
Peugeot 407 Coupe Condenser Change

by DHallworth » 05 Oct 2016, 22:50

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Ever since I've had the 407 Coupe the air con hasn't worked on it. When I tried to get it gassed it appeared to be pressure tight and took all of the gas without any problems. When the car was started and the compressor kicked in though all hell broke loose and it looked as if there was smoke coming from under the bonnet!

We took the under trays...

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Hi David

Will from PPC mag here – we spoke before I bought my 407 Coupé. I also need to change my aircon condenser. Is there a post on removing the front bumper?

If I took the car up to my mate who has a ramp, could I do it without removing the bumper?

Thanks,

Will

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23 Jul 2019, 12:19
C5 Mk1 2.2 HDi Compressor Installation

by mickthemaverick » 06 Jul 2019, 14:50
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I have just taken out my aircon compressor which is an SD7V16 from the car and unfortunately two of the spacers from the mountings dropped out before I had seen them in place. Thus I'm looking for an exploded diagram of the actual compressor to engine mountings so I can work out what goes where when I refit it after I have replaced the clutch coil...

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It has only been three years, needs time to develop.

As it's been that long I foresee issues with getting the system apart - perhaps further procrastination is the way to go, or of course you could just declare it redundant and buy a hand fan!! :-D
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20 Jul 2019, 21:30
C5 X7 A/C cuts out after 30 secs

by mikevybiral » 09 Jun 2019, 22:28

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New to me 2008 C5 X7 2.0 HDI VTR+

Symptoms
Start engine (on tickover) with A/C on temps set to LO
After a few seconds A/C clutch cuts in
After 30 secs A/C clutch drops out

Checks/Work done so far
Clutch operation normal i.e. 12V > on, 0v > off
Regassed with 625gm R134a
No leaks
Manifold gauges show 55psi with engine off and cold. (Ambient temp...

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Well done. If you can open up the old module you may well find some solder joins that have failed. If you have a soldering iron you probably can repair the module, and then you have a spare, just in case.

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14 Jun 2019, 10:56
Heat blowers

by Martox » 01 May 2019, 15:53

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Hi im a new member just bought a c4 picasso hdi 2lt vtr, when we test drove it the air con was working picked up today the aircon is working but not blowing on hard setting can anyone advice please 2011 model many thanks in advance martin

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No you don't have Adblue - that wasn't available on PSA vehicles until 2013.

You do have a Diesel particulate filter though which requires an additive, which is not the same as Adblue.

Adblue is used in vehicles with SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology. SCR is used upstream of the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) to eliminate 90% the...

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
04 May 2019, 12:31
C3 1.6vti Exclusive Auto, Climate control issue.

by xero1 » 22 Apr 2019, 17:52

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Hello everyone. Just registered as i have been trying to get to the bottom of an issue with my wife's 2011 Citroën C3 1.6 vti 120 Exclusive Auto. The car has electronic climate control and works intermittently, when it's very warm the compressor doesn't engage and the engine cooling fan doesn't run.
I've had the AC serviced and the gas is fully...

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Be aware that the A/C system will be shut down if any fault is detected in the engine cooling system, such as a faulty fan or speed controller, or even the thermostat heater (if fitted). You really need to get all of the fault codes read for the A/C system and the engine ECU.

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22 Apr 2019, 20:40
X7 Compressor refrigerant leak

by EDC5 » 22 Apr 2019, 16:32

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Since a refrigerant recharge last summer my air con had all but lost all effectiveness and the system hissed loudly inside the cabin, the usual sign of low refrigerant charge.

When I checked the pressures, I found the low side pulling down to 0 psi and the high side was really low for a 134a system.

The system was recharged once again and this...

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Yeah, when I took mine out it pretty much disintegrated in my hands. A condenser is probably easier and cheaper than a compressor at least, if it is that.

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Last post by moizeau
22 Apr 2019, 18:31
AX fitting airco system

by jsp » 20 Mar 2016, 17:40
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Hi, I have a AX here and want to fit an airco system in.

What is all required?

6457 Y4 kit?

So Far I know:

Airco pump w/ bracket
condensor
pressure regulator
fan switch 3 pin
seperate box for a/c
tubing
radiator interior
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The highest output I can see from all the AX alternators is a 90 Amp Alternator in various brands. They go from 50 amp to 90 amp which includes models with air conditioning fitted. So as long as you don't have a load of amplifiers and a recording studio in the back you should be ok.

No I dont have a lot of audio in the car just basic two...
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15 Nov 2018, 02:46
Can’t turn off the air conditioning on my Citroen C5 2010

by seyha » 26 Aug 2018, 16:41

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Hello everyone i will be glad if someone can help me with this. I replaced the polen filter and since then i can’t turn off the fan on air con. Just blowing on max speed all the time. Trying to turn off or adjust from control panel not doing anything. Any ideas!

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The blower motor is probably faulty then. They do fail and this is one of the symptoms.
How does that work Marc? TBH I can't see how the motor can be faulty and give this symptom.

A motor can only go at the speed dictated by the control unit and this is supposedly set by the control panel. Into that mix you have to add the BSI and, if there's a...

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29 Aug 2018, 21:17
407 condenser

by moizeau » 21 Aug 2018, 18:18

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Hello again, went to the local citroen garage today for a regas....and he found a leak. The first suspician he had was due to evacuation taking too long. He said that the condenser is the usual fault, put some dye in and you could hear a hiss coming from behind the rad but because it's hidden no sign of the leak. I have a couple of questions....

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Cheers , I was thinking in that direction. Cheers

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23 Aug 2018, 22:13
Citroen C5 A/C

by Takshaka » 03 Aug 2018, 17:28

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I have just bought a 2006 Citroen C5 1.6HDi 16v VTR estate.

I don't have an owners handbook and am trying to figure out how to get the A/C working. I can get air coming out, but even with (what I assume to be) the temp at Min. the air coming out is always warmer than outside air. I am not sure whether this is because I am not using it correctly...

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Make sure to go to a proper a/c capable garage. Places like Halfords just add gas to the a/c system. Specialists will evacuate and separate the original contents of the a/c system, put a vacuum test (to test for any leaks) on for twenty minutes or so, then add in the oil, U/V dye and refrigerant. The process should typically take an hour or so....

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03 Aug 2018, 23:51
Compressor running. 30psi but no cold???

by Axa » 30 May 2018, 16:26

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Espace 2008. Regassed with Envitosafe gass to 50psi as i also did last summer and AC was cooling good. Compressor engages fine and makes pressure to drop to about 30psi.
The GPS screen did go dark in the beginning of the winter so I'm not sure if the outside temperature sensor is working as the temperature is supposed to be displayed on that...

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Not familiar with the specifics of the system in that car, but I'm not aware of being able to operate them manually, no.

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01 Aug 2018, 22:00
If your system wants a recharge - don't wait!

by Zelandeth » 22 Apr 2018, 17:24

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You may or may not be aware that there's currently a drive underway to phase out the use of R134a which most relatively recent air conditioning systems use.

The effect this has had is that it's vastly pushed the wholesale prices for the refrigerant up. This is only going to get worse.

The local garage I've used for stuff like this currently...

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Had a chat with my garage mate today about the air-con gas pricing, he tells me that last year he was paying £60 a bottle for the stuff, this year same stuff £340 a bottle.

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24 May 2018, 18:30
2009 Peugeot 308 1.6vti air con

by alanty » 30 Apr 2018, 18:31

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The air con is not working on my recently purchased Peugeot 2009 308 1.6vti
i have had the system regassed and it still not working, one thing i have noticed is that the compressor centre bolt is not rotating. Has anyone any suggestions as to the cause

Can anyone supply a diagram of the air con system including wiring and colour codes and...

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Thank you

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01 May 2018, 15:10
C5 X7 True 'Climate Control' ?

by EDC5 » 24 Sep 2017, 11:38

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Just a quick question: Whilst browsing the menus of Diagbox under the climate control live parameters there only appears to be temperature sensors in the ducts supplying air to the passenger compartment. I don't believe the C5 has actual temperature sensors in the passenger cabin like other cars with CC do.

I really like how the fan speed is...

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Ok, that makes sense, seems I was overthinking it a bit.

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24 Sep 2017, 19:18
New compressor fitting

by Brian60 » 19 Aug 2017, 17:27

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I have an 2006 english xsara Pic that is re registered on to spanish plates - get that out the way! A couple years back the aircon called it a day, I took it to a local garage who showed me the compressor needed replacing, but they wouldn't do it due to the price! If I bought the unit they would fit it etc etc, well if I bought it I could fit it...

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Thanks for the reply, I'll fit the unit and leave the connection loose until I get to the refill station.

I should have said the garage didn't want to get and fit a unit due to the cost - it was almost 700€ over here. The owner didn't want me to feel as though he was ripping me off on charges, the reason why he said if I get the unit he would fit...

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20 Aug 2017, 15:08
Help with diagnosing air con problem

by scoey1001 » 15 Jul 2017, 20:17

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Hi everyone looking for some help with getting to the bottom of a faulty air con issue.

Car is a 2008 207 1.4 petrol vti (Prince ep3 engine)

Air con stopped working so went to quick fit thinking it needed a re gas, they took a reading and said the pressure was too high? But had a full purge and re gas anyway but no luck. I then changed the air...

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I think that the presence of a logged cooling fault has disabled the A/C.

See: for details of a possible fix.

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15 Jul 2017, 20:32
Air con xpic 2004

by sutty86 » 29 May 2017, 20:39

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Aircon not working on a car I've just bought,
Any way you can tell there broken or empty.
Got it booked in this week at a garage from Groupon to get filled anything I should be weary about?
Thanks

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Not overly difficult but you'll more than likely need a special tool to separate the spring lock connector where the metal section connects onto the metal pipe by the inner wing, they aren't expensive or difficult to find, a quick google will reveal all.

Here's an example of the tool

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20 Jun 2017, 01:06
Parts for adapter to fit LP (16 to 13mm) port on Espace?

by Axa » 13 Jun 2017, 11:28

After filling both our Ford Focus and Citroen C5 with Envirosafe BP leak stop and gas mix and getting very efficient result. I have noe discovered that Renault for some unknown reason have decided to use the thicker 16mm quick cupling that all other car brands (correct me?) have chosen to use a 13mm coupling on.
So to fill the AC on the Espace it...

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13 Jun 2017, 11:28
condenser

by bigjono » 31 May 2017, 14:22

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looking for best way to fit new condenser to my 2009 c5 vtr+ is the top panel comming off seperate? looks like clipped to bumper to me ? or is it full bumper off , any help appreciated thanks

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The top panel is clipped to the bumper, I replaced the condenser on my 2009 C5 without removing the bumper, unfortunately I can't recall the exact details as it was a few years ago but IIRc it went in from above.

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Last post by DickieG
31 May 2017, 21:20
Condensor Connections

by hamster99 » 02 Mar 2014, 22:19

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Have removed damaged condensor on wife's C3 and am about to order replacement.

The double O ring seals on the two pipes seem to be OK but should I use some sort of lubricant or sealant when I fit the new condensor.

If so, then what should I use?

Rob

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It got frightened!

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07 May 2017, 22:15
Renault V6 aircon noise

by rmunns » 27 Apr 2017, 06:57

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My neighbour here (in France) has a Renault Laguna V6. He came to me for help the source of a noise that had just started. To me it sounded like a timing chain, if, that is, it has a chain and not a belt. But then Chris, the (english) neighbour, switched on the aircon and the noise got a lot worse. I didn't ask whether the aircon actually worked,...

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My first guess is the compressor clutch or its freewheel bearing.

Or maybe a delaminating dual-mass crankshaft pulley.

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27 Apr 2017, 08:01
Xantia A/C not working at idle

by BalloonFish » 15 Mar 2017, 15:15

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Hello; I'm hoping someone here can shed light on my A/C problem which has me a bit stumped.

I bought the Xantia last summer and the A/C worked fine, although it probably wasn't blowing as cold as it could/should. During the winter it seemed to stop working in the sense that I wasn't getting cool/dry air - the rad fans, blower, distribution...

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Hi BalloonFish, and welcome to the Forum.

That's a clear and detailed description of the problem.

There's a good bit of Citroen service information on the Xantia AC system here (see p.282 onwards; index up front):

The system is designed not to operate if there is insufficient gas in the unit, to prevent damage. Check that it has been...

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15 Mar 2017, 16:11
Citroën c5 aircon

by lurchy666 » 21 Aug 2016, 21:29

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Hi havent been on here for a while bit ive got my self a 2.2 hdi c5 estate sx 2002. Been fine for the last few months and while out and about today turned a bit quick right and heard the 3 beep sound for something is wrong. No warning messages on dash or anything. Now this could be a concidence but just after that I noticed the air con getting...

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you need one of the extended motors, I brought one off ebay, part number 6447TK it has an extended spindle, if you look through the thread on the 5th post there is a picture of all 3 types of motor, the brass cog is the new version and the longer spindle is for if the plastic has already broken

if its passenger side remove glove box and its the...

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22 Dec 2016, 19:19
2014 Grand Picasso C4 warm air con

by Phil lock » 26 Sep 2016, 22:43

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Air conditioning blows ambient air temp. Air con pipes in engine bay hot. Dealer says the air con is correctly gassed, has the latest type of gas ?. Sounds all wrong to me. Ideas welcome

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2014 will be a warranty job surely? Take it back till they fix it! Otherwise try another dealer that actually understands AC systems - although if the computer says no, then all bets may be off....!

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27 Sep 2016, 12:26

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