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Hello! I've been on the ride for purchasing a Citroën c6 for quite some time. I've had some specifications one of which was that the car should be a V6 petrol, which is quite rare unfortunately. After a long search, I happened to find 3 cars that suite my taste. All of them 3 located in Spain.
Now, I love roughly 3000km far away from Spain, and...

My knowledge on car repairs is very limited

My MOT report said i would shortly need my rear discs and pads replaced and I took my car into my local garage that I have used for the last 7 or 8 years (non specialised just local and trusted for me) with different cars and he said that they could not get the ECU to take the electronic parking brake...

Good evening all.

I've just had a new rear NOX sensor fitted by my local independent garage. The urea light is still flashing and the centre console screen is still saying engine won't restart in 700 miles.

I believe the garage didn't know about the need to re initialise the emmisions system.

Can anyone offer any advice as I'm due to drive the...

Hello all from West Australia.
My car has blown the suspension motor pump fuse. I believe the problem may be a clogged up commutator on the motor as the replacement fuse has also blown. A gentleman named Ellis has submitted a very informative post showing how he resolved the same issue on this forum.My question is, can the motor commutator and...

Been tinkering around with the layout of the screen, basically by just rearranging positions of what’s already there. Simples? But I can’t figure out how to save the new version. :?:

I own a late 2017 C3 Picasso. Is it possible to replace the low profile wheels and tyres with normal ones, as when travelling you can virtually feel a matchstick when you go over it. If so what does it entail re the speedo etc Thanks

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I have a 2007 mk1 facelifted C5 VTX+ which never came with parking sensors. I found an exclusive in my local scrapyard and managed to get it's bumpers with parking sensors, and the ECU that sits in the spare wheel well, as well as the control panel with the parking sensor on/off button.

We managed to get the panel, rear bumper and ECU...

Further to my messages to you recently re Service light
Indicator on my dash board. I have a Citroen Picasso C3 1.6 VTR 2011.
This light keeps coming on and off on my dash board. Yesterday it was off all day. But now it's back on to day.

I got a dinogstic test done on my car this mornning and the fault came up as . Intermittent Air Flow. But no...

Cord A in the pic does nothing on the near side rear passenger seat.
It folds the seat back on other seats.
Pulling the cord at the back from the boot moves the backrest a few degrees but not fully.
Is cord A attached to something behind trim B, C, or D?
If so, how do I remove B, C or D to access it.
Or is it a different problem entirely?...

Please can someone confirm the correct fuel filter change/bleed procedure on my 2017 C4 Picasso diesel?
VIN - VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

I used to have a 2014 diesel previously, which had a bleed pump button on top of the fuel filter housing to press on and off until it when hard.

On the 2017 it's a different filter housing with no bleed pump.

I've...

Hello again folks. I'm getting my old Mk2 Xantia TD ready for it's MOT. All going well except for an intermittent activation of the Air Bag lamp and no hazard flashing when selected. The indicators all work properly as indicators but I get nothing when I select the 4 way flashers. I understand there is a separate relay for the hazard warning...

I'm finding it very difficult to find a second hand steering rack for my C4 VTS.

According to Servicebox the part number for the rack assembly for my car's VIN number is 4000 ZV (or the replacement p/n 16 179 341 80 or the exchange p/n 16 636 523 80)

I then looked through servicebox for every mk1 RHD C4, they all seem to use the same part...

Hi folks, I'm currently having an issue with my car's electrical system. Last month I installed a new battery (the car was stored for many months so the old battery had discharged), all worked normally and took the car to a mechanic shop to fix some issues with the suspension. Fast forward to today, and the car did not start; it cranked but very...

My dad just bought a 2001 HDI 90 Xantia Break, it's overall in pretty good condition but I've got a list of questions.
I've tried researching online, but there seems to be very little about the Xantia out there.
It's going to be a long post, thank you to whoever has the patience to read through it and maybe give some answers.

-The car has no...

Hello,

Today, when D gear is placed, there's bump . When driving, everything works perfectly.
Citroen c5 2012 150kw .
What can cause this problem?

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My C4 Grand Picasso continues to keep me busy with yet another problem.
For several months the coolant has been disappearing without trace.All the usual checks revealed nothing.I even resorted to removing the heater matrix as a possible hidden away leak, but that was ok too.
Today I found the culprit

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Hi!

1 month ago i have regassed 6 spheres on my Citroen C5 X7 Tourer, 2.0 HDI 2012.

On the very first ride i have noticed that the suspension became quite stiff, it wasn't as soft as before.

Thinking that one sphere didn't hold the pressure, today i have rechecked the front ones and the pressure is fine.

The suspension level is correct, made...

I literally just got home with my 'new' second hand van, a Citroen Jumper from 2013 (called Relay in the UK it seems).
Only now at home I'm discovering the lock doesn't work! I can only lock the drivers door, which alone doesn't do much of course. I tied the passenger seat-belt around the passenger door in desperation for now 8-[

What's...

Hello all,

I've decided to install a subwoofer from previous car into current 2014 Grand Picasso. What I need is to identify front door speaker wires. Then I will be able to tap in existing audio output. Googled for many hours, and stuck at the yellow plug in the fusebox inside the glove box. Few websites show how people able to locate front door...

Had a gear box swapped on a 2010 1.6 Scudo/Dispatch and 5/Reverse is not selecting. Is there an adjustment/setup procedure for the linkages and cables? I`ve seen a post for Peugeot 508 which has a similar box

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone can help with this Hydractive suspension problem:

My 2008 C5 Tourer Exclusive (automatic) suspension was rock hard and obviously not working properly. My indie mechanic said it was the front spheres that needed replacing. He determined this by going round the four corners of the car and rocking the suspension and...

I just put a new window mechanism in my x7.

Reset the anti pinch. But, the window only goes up after it has gone down.

If i open the window a small amount and then try to close it, it will open to halfway. Try again at halfway and it opens fully.

When it's open fully I can close it like normal.

I assume it's something to do with the anti...

Hi everyone,

I seen in an old tread that people were having similar issues but wanted to get some advice specific to my problem.

Ok so, I have a 2005 Citroen C4 and the other morning I started the car and the heater/AC just didn't come on. But it was working fine the night before. The rear window demist still works. The lights come on and...

Hello
I have a problem with the suspension on my C5 X7 2,0 aut. I have changed the 2 front spheres but it's still very hard as if its constantly in SPORT mode. I have checked the fuses and they are fine. Can it be an electric fault? It is only hard in the front and normal in the rear.
Best greetings
Thomas

Looking to add an electric vehicle to the family car fleet. Sold my last Citroen last year and thought of trying one of the newer ones as I don't do much driving now.

I've seen the E-C4 and will test drive it next week. Any known issues or versions/manufacture years I should avoid? I believe Shine Plus is the top trim but didn't see it having...

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I have recently got a little niggle with my Xantia 1.9TD.
When starting from cold It needs a few more cranks than usual. Also runs a bit rough for about 15 seconds.

The third symptom is that it also makes a ticking noise, mostly when cold. Sounds a bit like lifter tick or engine knock.
Cannot hear anything from the block or head with...

Hi everybody!

I haven't found anything similar to my problem, that's why i started this topic.
So, the car is a 2012 c4 grand picasso 1.6 e-hdi, which has a start stop system.
The old battery is a Varta AGM 70Ah 760CCA battery, which is like the original one accorsing to my findings.
The new battery what I installed aprox. 2 weeks ago is an Exide...

Can someone help me? Why do I find two part numbers for the same wiper motor - Citroen C5 2010, 1.6 hdi, 82kw (LHD)?
For exemple:
- left (driver side) wiper: 9682755580 (53569612) and 9683767280 (53571012)?
They look alike.
Are the same parts? Is there something different?
Thank you

(/Ironic mode on)As i had lots of time available and nothing to worry about (/ironic mode off) , i did it again... Got myself an Activa S2 from 2000 :-D
Pics to come soon , but i can advance it is an 2.0 Hdi and black - No polish & detailling for now , as i have quite a bit to do on suspension department.
Spheres blown , missing some gaiters -...

Hi Everyone,

I'm sure this is a common question but I can't seem to find the information on here that I need. My 2002 Saxo 1.1 has broken its gear linkage cable. I'm trying to locate a replacement but there seems to be a plethora of options out there, but I'm not sure of the exact item I need.

Does anyone know the part number for this part which...

Hi,
I'm wanting to set the timing on my DW12TED4 engine and I'm having trouble finding the hole to pin the flywheel. This engine doesn't have it near the starter. I've seen pix of where it is near the drive shaft but I still can't see it!
This is the image from Citroen docs, but I can't work it out.
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Any tips from those that have...

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Dear members

From the roadside recovery report

I have attached a relevant image of the pipe

From the recovery report.
The engine cut out when driving. There is a trail and puddle of diesel under the vehicle. Found fuel pipe come off at fuel filter.
Refitted, but the clip looks damaged. The pipe has been secured but we recommend a...

Hi Everyone,

Got an oil smell coming from ac as well as some smoke from the ac earlier today, that only happens when stationary. Small oil leak came up on my MOT a couple months ago and last 2 months been having to top up engine oil every 3 weeks but been told they tend to burn oil anyway.

Was wondering if anyone knew what this smell could be,...

Hello guys, here again, I have a problem with my citroen c5. It won't raise to the normal drive height. It happen on the way to work, I got the message on board ,,Suspension fault max 90km/h ,, I know what this message means, that the fuse is bad and have no power to the pump.

I check the maxi fuse and everything is ok. I disconect the battery...

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I’m hoping that the forum could help with ongoing issues I have with my C3 Picasso.

It is a 2011 1.6hdi 110 manual (8v engine) exclusive it’s done 52k miles. We got it when it had done 28k miles and previously we had all four injectors replaced at 35k miles when it started to cough on long journeys that would put it into limp mode,...

I need to replace my warped LHM reservoir tank.
What is the part number ?
Any suggestions what vendor may have it in stock?

Thank you

Hi!
I Have a C4 II 2018 and in the last few months I've been hearing a strange knocking noise coming from under the car though I can't pinpoint it well. It usually doesn't happen in the morning when I start the car, but it will come up after 10-15 min of driving. I couldn't tie it to any specific behaviour, though it seems to happen less when...

I'm being told that instead of it being a worn inner tire rod on the left hand side, it is the full rack needing repaired/replaced.

When the steering gets to almost full lock left there's a heavy clunk you can feel on the drivers floor and it's creaking lock to lock. The clunk is definitely coming from the left side though. I'm inclined to just...