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Am I correct in believing I should only use Citroen or total LDS fluid or are others available?

I brought some car plan power steering and suspension fluid on the advice of a man in a motor factors. It does say it meets the standard of Citroen LDS, but it's a green colour, and the stuff in my car is orange.

Can anybody tell me what size replacement torx screw I need for the front abs sensor on a C4 Grand Picasso 2007

The XUD crank is used in the 1868cc DW8 normally aspirated diesel. (501H1). The DW8 is really an XUD with a bit of a makeover!
However the 1997cc HDi uses a different crankshafts, 501E2 without rollers, or 501E3 with.
XUD, DW8 and HDI do all use the same crank bearings.
Why change a good thing!!! XUD diesel been going strong for 20 years now, and...

Hi.

Not sure if this is the correct sub forum, so please move if not...

Looking to change my 22yo Xsara as the body has reached the end of its line without an unfeasible investment.

No real budget at the minute, but around £16k at minute is my intention.

Disappointed in some cars I've looked at so far. Was in a new 5 Series and thought the...

Morning,

Well I got a call last night from my mate's garage to say that the car is ready for collection.

As you may know, if you have read my other recent post regarding the strut top leak, I was up there at the weekend and have regassed the spheres.

The car has no immobiliser keypad so I've no idea how the stop solenoid is wired or what to, if...

Really need some advice here 🤦‍♂️
My 2010 2.0 hdi dispatch won't start.. I'm not getting any rpm reading on dash or diagnostics either. It now turns over about 5 times then stops cranking, I have to turn the key again for it to then crank another 5 times, I've tried 2 fully charged batteries and also jumped from my 2.0 diesel s max.
Strangely,...

Hi, noticed the wife’s clutch was slipping on her c4 so I guess I’m looking to replace the flywheel too? I have been told I can get away with just the clutch kit but…….. may as well change the flywheel , it’s done just over 100k so think it’s needs doing , no previous service history so what do you think ?
I’ll post the reg and vin number in the...

Hello,

I have a C5 Aircross from 2019 with Shine-Pack and Full-LED headlights .

VIN: VR7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

In general ALL lights are working. When driving with High-Beam, visibility is great.
But I am annoyed by the poor visibility when driving with Dipped-Beam . On Dipped-Beam the lights point to low to ground and it is dangerous to drive, because...

Hello everyone!
I’m having problem with my front windows on a Citroen C4. When I press the button to ope the driver front window, both front windows are opening and if I try to open the passenger front window using the driver side button it doesn’t work.

The passenger front window works fine if I open and close the from the passenger side.

Any...

My old EOLYS ECU failed, and I need to fit a replacement. Thanks to help from this forum, I've been able to get at the old ECU, and using a Lexia, I've been able to prove that the old ECU cannot read the fuel cap status, whereas the new ECU reads it fine.
I've used the Lexia to reconfigure the new ECU, which came from a 1.6 engine to be suitable...

Hi all, new to the group, just bought an accident damaged c4, it needed a new ABS pump, swapped that over with a 2nd hand one with all the same numbers, bled it all and all is fine. Only problem i have now is error code C139D, longitudinal acceleration sensor, won't go away, anybody had any issues with this? Is it a case of swapping the sensor?...

Guys,

Can anyone tell me to save me wasting my time stripping out a later S1 window regulator system, whether the part numbers are identical for this window regulator complete between this VIN ending 008E6285 (a late X1 and VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]?

I imagine it's a mare of a job and one I will relish...

I know the Electro valves are important, I'm assuming they interact with the EGR. How can you tell if an Electo valve is faulty?? I'm only asking as one of them wants to suck my finger off but the other is very weak in comparison.

Hello all,

I've recently taken on an '08 X7 Tourer that was going for reasonable money (or perhaps it's just a form of madness :lol:)
Engine and Gearbox are sound, but the hydraulic systems doesn't respond to cabin commands and the car is showing Suspension Faulty .

I'd managed to get it home, gently, and I'm getting stuck into resolving the...

Hi All

I have 2009 Berlingo 1.6 hdi 110 with 66,000 miles, always maintained and never driven hard. The Friday before Christmas I noticed a light hollow tapping noise coming from the engine, I thought it was a noisy tappet but it got worse and louder, like all sixteen tappets are loose, a couple of times I heard a screeching noise, I can smell...

Hi all I am looking at a C2 for a friend, when they leave it overnight the lights can sometimes stay on and flatten the battery.

The fault can be simulated by wiggling the headlamp stalk around, the free play in it then causes the lights to turn on.

I have ordered a new stalk and stripped the Comms unit, however the stalk has a 7-pin ribbon type...

Hi all,
I’ve just bought a 2008 C2 VTS Code, a great little car that’s better than I expected. Accordingly, I’m happy to use it on longer runs rather than just locally & I’m wondering if I can easily retrofit cruise control by installing a column stalk to the left of the steering wheel. I know some earlier cars were fitted with steering wheel...

seem to have had someone try to break into the car - maybe - the door lock cover has been broken on the drivers side

Is this just something that clips on or has the mounting broken

here hopefully are 2 images - 1 of the broken cap drivers door and 1 of the passengers side for comparison

is this something i could just clip on myself - if i got...

My MK2 auto four speed.

I've owned for nine years now and with previous owners, no record of an auto box fluid change.

The cars still feels okay. It does have a low rev judder, which I've read is normal for my 2.0L petrol.

I drive 6000 per year and very few short town journeys.

Is worth my paying for a fluid change? Or just leave as is.

Looking through some old posts I came across this from Wed May 08, 2019 8:41 pm

A friend which have a C5 III from 2009 has recently charged the spheres with nitrogen. Before charging, the front spheres were measured and the pressure was 30 and 35 bars, the nominal pressure when the spheres are new is 55 bars. The discharging rate of original...

Hi everyone, I own a 2021 C4 Spacetourer Exclusive and I was wondering how can I cancel the automatic windows closing option...
Nothing in the menu, it's getting hot and I prefer to leave them open for a bit sometimes, I tried what I know, every way I lock the car they are closing right away. Also the mirror folding, would be nice to have that...

Hi all, this is my first post so please excuse Me if i break any etiquette rules.
I have just acquired a 2011 citroen c3 1.4 hdi vtr. When i start the engine the car pings a warning up, engine temperature fault- stop engine. I then drive for a bit and it goes off. When i come to a junction and have to inch forward or idle, it pings up the same...

Could some please throw some light to what these two mean - Turbo Errors P2032 & P1497?
I was away from home a few weeks back and an fault or message popped up on the dash, after about 5 restarts it went away, so did not worry too much. Anyway Yesterday, accelerating away from a round about the car didn't feel right, and was noisier than usual so...

We've read a great deal about ESP/ABS warnings reference our 2013 C5 X7 1.6 Hdi115 manual Tourer but are somewhat stumped.
ESP/ABS warning comes up but keeps going on and off on a journey, sometimes doesn't show at all, or jumps on for a few seconds only. Naturally, when the warning comes on any speed related items stop working ...such as Speedo,...

Hi I'm new to this forum

After having cirtoens for a while we've just decided to rescue an xsara estate, do any of you know where the fuse is for the rear lights as these don't work on normal

Brake lights work
Indicators work
Numberplate lights work
Headlights work

Just not the rear lights 😕

Thank you in advance

My drivers door lock is playing up again, it thinks the door is open when it's not so I can't lock the van. The lock works and extinguishes the door open message with a screwdriver (door open). I can also lock the van by leaning on the door.....but it won't stay locked. I've tried manipulating the lock and hasp to no avail so it looks like I need...

Any guidance please,

2008 C5 X7, 2.0 HDI Estate. Wipers have been mis behaving for a while. Firstly stuck on intermediate on whichever setting then they folded over each other and left stopped working with right jerking up about 4 then back down again. I've read that it's probably the ECU in the slave, left side. I have removed the motors and...

As the rear screen on my C4 has no wiper, I was wondering if it would be ok to put Rain X on it? Just the back, not the front.

Morning . I am looking for some advice on my van . It’s been a lovely runner , then all of a sudden it wouldn’t start and I noticed the wipers were permanently on and the indicators not working and the head lights were on when they should be off ! . It’s been in numerous garages and I’ve had a new battery , new glow plugs , and whilst at the...

Good afternoon all
Trying to source a suspension pump and bhi unit. I've been told the 2.7 engine has a different pump to the smaller engines. Could anybody confirm that for me, and ideally confirm the part number I need as the label has gone off the original. Vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff].
I'd be most grateful for any help
Chris

Hi there,

I'm trying to source a clutch actuator for my C4GP which I believe are rarer than hen's teeth. Does anyone know where I can source one?

Really appreciate any help you can give

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Hi guys,

I have recently bought my neighbours Berlingo of him who timing belt snapped 8 months ago, after stripping it down it turns out the cam had snapped into 3 and took 2 of the 3 caps with it..

I've fitted a new belt kit, water pump, head (secondhand), bolts, head gasket, head set, fuel filter, oil change, air filter, glow plugs, battery...

Hi, I'm looking for C5 sphere replacements.

I can't find any original ones. Only I.F.H.S aftermarket or similar.

1. Are the original C5 spheres already completely out of the market or do anybody still know about any source?

2. Do I need to replace all central spheres with the suspension ones that (they measured only the main ones in...

Hello again.
I've read the previous posts but they are a tad dated. :lol:
My bump stops are just about gone, just the black bits left, anyone know where I can get some or if there is an alternative.

Peter

So, my front wipers are not working this morning, try the stalk but nothing happens, still spray screen wash on, so assume the stalk is OK. If one motor fails, would they both not do anything? the new price is astromomical, so really i want to change the broken one only. Any idea on finding where the problem is?

thanks

Hi everyone

I'm a bit of a Citroen Fanboy and have three of them :-D and they all have some issues. Let's start with the most important one:

Citroen Xsara VTS 2.0l 1998 (pre-facelift), right-hand drive (Europe import).

The car generally runs well, but the speedo shows always 30km/h too much. So, when the engine is turned on but the car is not...

My indicator is intermittent, if you pull the bulb away from the holder it comes on, let it go and it goes off. I don't think I can get the bulb out without breaking it and I don't suppose I can get a new one as its part of the loom but if I could snip the wire leaving the bulb holder on I could just join the wires.

Peter.

Help please.
My hubby's C8 has been working fine. Drove it to a job this morning and when he came to go home the car wouldn't unlock. Can open the car with the key triggering the alarm. Turning the key in the ignition does nothing. Car battery is only 2 or so months old and tried both fobs.

Tried disconnecting the battery for awhile and will...

Afternoon Marc,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask for this information as I am not specifically asking for any part numbers. If necessary, please feel free to move this to my new blog and request pictures of the above if the above doesn't make sense to you. I have used the correct terminology as per the resources but sometimes it's...

My clutch master cylinder has basically seized
I cannot get the same cylinder anywhere including Citroen dealers
The low and high pressure connections are at right angles to the cylinder so pipes run against the bulkhead
Part number is 2182 A6
9681439680 ( this number not known by dealers)
Does anybody know of a compatible replacement part or do...

I have a Picasso C3 2011 1.6 VTR.
When I engage reverse and the car moves. There is a creaking sound that appears to eminate from the rear of the car. I had it in the garage and they fitted a new ball joint on the drivers side. But the noise is still there when reversing. They say they cannot find anything wrong other than that joint. Any help...

Hi all, was just swapping some bulbs on the rear of my c5 x7 to LED ones and now my right hand indicator is not working.
Tested it with a test lamp and have no signal, swapped the bulb for the opposite one which is definitely good, nothing.
Read another post in the forum and someone suggested that c5’s can get confused if you swap bulbs while...

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help.
I recently bought this van, I am struggling to determine its year, I have searched various websites but can’t work it out from the reg.

I am also struggling to remove the wheel hub unsure hot to remove the cap or castle nut.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
Simon

So I have Auto stop/start enabled on my vehicle however when I stop at a traffic light for example and apply the handbrake then take my foot off the pedals I noticed the little green Auto stop/start icon flash a few times then go off but the engine does not switch off. Does anybody know why this could be happening? Why does the Auto stop/start...

Hi All,

I recently changed my brake pads on my C4. It has an electric hand brake so I had to use a diagnostic machine to release the callipers.

Unfortunately a few weeks after I have got a braking fault which has disabled my handbrake (meaning I can not engage it anymore). It is coming up with parking brake fault stop vehicle in the dashboard....

Hi all 1st post be nice. This has probably been asked numerous times before but:

I had my adblue tank / pump replaced in dec 2019 at a cost of £1300 from a citroen dealership, during hte summer of 2020 the warning came back / engine fault etc i bought a cheap ODB2 scanner and i could erase the codes to keep the car running.

Now even though the...

Hi
How do I know if the remote key is FSK or ASK?
/Lars

Hi,

I've recently acquired a 2014 Jumpy 2.0HDI and had a few minor issues since. Both headlights failed in the last couple of weeks.
On replacing the second one I've noticed that the alternator voltage is around 15.1 Volt (car running).
This seems a bit high to me (I assume up to 14.7 would be acceptable but not higher).

I've entered my car...

Hello,

I wanted to replace the rear wiper arm of my Citroen C1 Mk2.

It is very rusty. I managed to remove the nut after using WD-40, but now I can't pull the arm at all. It's not budging.
The bolt is also rusty and stuck in place.

I don't want to apply too much force to not break anything.

I've used WD-40 twice already on the area but still,...