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Hi guys. Got my car a major service last week. New filters and oil all round.
Still got a lack of power when accelerating and now getting the above fault code.
Classic example on motorway in 6th gear put foot down and engine light came on anti pollution.

Any ideas where I can look next?

Hi peeps
I suspect the solenoid is not working, did stick open a couple of times in the past, due to ill health I haven't used the car for a month or so, I have fuel up to the pump but not at the injectors.
Unfortunately the haynes book is as helpful as a chocolate teapot, it looks like the solenoid is under a plastic housing, I have removed the...

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How easy is it to remove (or at least drop the rear half) of the headlining on a S2 Xantia.

I've had a search and it seems to be remove the grab handles, pull the door seals down, remove trim from pillars, and pull the headlining away from mastic holding it at the rear . Is there anything else I should know?

It's Lx spec with no...

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I have a 2.0lt petrol year 2000 Synergie, it turns over on the key but security LED on the dash is constantly on and `dim` it used to be bright and flashing also the central locking stopped working at the same time. suddenly with no warning.
Behind the drivers side dash there is a TEXTON 96386665.80 alarm module, when disconnected the `dim` LED...

I have bought a 2009 C5 tourer exclusive 2litre diesel 165hp. It has 130000 miles on it. I want to change the oil in the 6speed auto gearbox, after being told this should be done. The car has little history - no paperwork covering last 3 years. I try to do car jobs myself, although I do appreciate that repairs are not as straightforward as they...

Hi everyone the high level brake light on the tailgate of my xantia works but the 2 lower ones do not, I have checked the twin filament bulbs and they are ok, I am thinking that they must all work off the one switch on the pedal, does anyone have any suggestions please or had the same problem. many thanks for any help.

HI Guys,
2 codes came up on LEXIA.
P0380 EGR ??.
P1404
Any IDEAS.

So once in a while, i'd say like once or twice a month, my citroen c5 likes to pop up with this anti-pollution warning. Ive seen people having this problem too, but on my car, the engine straight dies with the warning. I then have to stop on the side of the road and start the engine again, which starts without hesitation. So far, ive never seen...

Finally my C5 has given me a kick after 7 years of pretty trouble free motoring :(

It is a 2008 1.6 Hdi so one of the early new shape models.
I have the service light on and it says risk of particle filter risk of clogging. I originally tried to regen it by taking it on a long motorway drive but still says the same.
I have taken it into a garage...

Had a close one with the electric tailgate on my C5 X7 Tourer at a fuel station today. When locking the doors to go to the pay booth, by mistake I pressed the remote control centre button which opened the tailgate. Luckily the dogs didn’t jump out as they often do. I remember reading on here that it’s possible to re-programme the r/c to accept a...

2009 C4GP 1.6HDI.

The wires that connect to the passenger seat belt tensioner (orange plastic connector) have come out of the connector. Now I don't know which way they came out. I have an orange and yellow wire. Does the orange wire go into the connector to the right on the connector (closest to the passenger door) I wonder..??

Still having problem with my vehicle

It has hard starting problems but when I do manage to start it runs fine.

the problem I can see is it has come up with code p0090 which relates to the pressure relief valve . I have 3 of theses valves and have tested them all on a 12 v battery and seem to be operating fine.

the problem I have noticed is when...

Whilst waiting for some parts to arrive for an MOT failed BMW E36 Touring, I decided to try something that I thought of in my ever-productive Night-time Experimental Workshop, AKA My Bed.

I have an old and badly corroded Lucas DPC XUD injection pump from a 306 1.9D 1997 fitted with the Anti-TWOC shield over the pump stop-solenoid.
Here's What I...

Not been on this forum for a while - I got thoroughly demoralised by the amount of work I put into my 56 plate Berlingo's 1.6HDi for no visible improvement. I'm back here because (to my complete surprise) it passed it's MOT last week. I had thoroughly expected it to fail the emissions test, but it passed with no advisories, as when warm there...

I'll be driving the car to my Citroen Service for regular interval maintenance (126000 km currently, approx. 78k miles) next week, and I've asked them whether they did any gearbox oil change on the same model so far. They actually did, but the interesting (or worrying) thing is that it was done on cars that were a bit older than mine and with...

I have to replace intake manifold gasket in c5 v6. I found similar on eBay but just wondering if I can use gasket maker sealant instead of oem gasket.

Hi could someone please tell me the procedure in resetting the spanner service light on Citroen Relay van 2010
I've done the service just need to reset the reminder

A follow on from the lads coil pack and sprocket thread.

Plugs all good, cam belt and timing good apart form the exhaust cam belt sprocket problem, see picture in that thread.

Cam sensor is a 3 wire hall effect type according to intermotor part number 19032 needing a scope to check. The sensor is out and looks ok apart from some engine oil...

I have an issue with one of the Sprockets in the engine.

There is a horrible wobbly and the inside of the sprocket is able to move independently of the actual sprocket. Any word on what might have happened for this to happen and also on the scale of 1 to scrap, how terminal is this.

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My Picasso Grande's parking brake is stuck on!

I've tried all combinations of holding the switch down for x number of seconds.

I've found numerous manuals which show a wire shaped tool being stuck into a hole in the carpet in the front-left seat foot-well.

I can't find any such hole in my 2008 Picasso Grand's front left or right seat...

Like a prat I've lost my key, somewhere while borrowing a van.

The Citroen dealer can supply a key, but programming can only be done at their premises. I asked him are there independent people, cross between locksmith and computer expert, who can come out. No, he said, only a dealer.

So some advice please.

The car is locked only by turning the...

C4 PICASSO ESTATE - LEISURE 2.0 i 16v 143 (EW10A) piloted manual gearbox 6

P0561 ECU + permanent supply open circuit

I've read many of threads with a wire in the loom that has broken, I believe this is what has happened here. I'm looking for a wiring diagram from all the connectors/ports of the box back to the ECU to test for continuity. This...

Hello again everyone!

Here is my situation, I hope you can help in some way! As some may recall I had a previous issue (coolant leak) with my C6. I found that it was the plastic water intake manifold on the block which was leaking and I finally got it changed. Leak is gone there, at least!

Anyway, I had the car jacked up for over a week, so it...

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I'm going to replace all four shocks on the VTS and I think of going with Bilsteins.
The problem is, front shocks for the VTS are 5202.XY and 5202.XZ (left and right), but Bilsteins are said to be adequate as 5202.CY, 5202.CZ, 5202.EA and 5202.EC parts/replacements.
Same thing for the rear shocks, 4 numbers are the same, but lettering is...

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Was driving to work tonight and when I approach traffic lights, I pressed the brakes and... nothing. Foot straight into the board :shock:
Tried pumping the brakes to no avail - they would not catch.

Managed to crawl into work and took a look underneath. P/S rear has lost the pads and fluid is pissing out of the piston from where I tried...

Further to the lads thread, Picasso front exhaust 03 plate ( admin has the chassis number etc ) .

We had a look at the car last evening, twas cold......

obd showed one engine fault, P1336 from memory.

The car started and ran but was mis firing badly with the tail exhaust smelling badly of petrol.

We removed the coil pack and plugs.

All plugs...

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I am running a hdi pump and injectors on a vw engine in common rail set up. What I am wanting to know is where do the injectors get the power source from as they need 100v 20a supply for them to operate? Can anyone help with this?

Hi everyone i have a c5 2003 hdi and it starts fine but will shut off after a few seconds anyone know what the problem might be.

I have a 2009 Citroen dispatch 1.6L, (Peugeot 1.6 HDi engine I believe) bought about 6 months ago and I have reason to suspect mechanically neglected by previous owner for the last few years. It has about 135000 miles on the clock.

I was driving home from work the other week, having just topped up fuel from empty when the van spontaneously...

Does anyone know what the max. turbo boost pressure should be for one of these please?

Have parking trouble on hills . How are the handbrake pads removed ? Is it needed to remove callipers ,or if possible,e to remove after withdrawing holding bolt through slot in pad, also have same problem on hills with SM, dustyLHM

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It would appear my rear sensors are dying, warning on dash Rear Parking system failure.

It first occurred about 2 weeks ago, but I thought it was due to car being extremely dirty and sensors covered by muck.

Clean car and sensors started working but cleaned car yesterday but warning still showing.

I'm not too bother about...

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...

I'm afraid the last one got away.
When It came down to negotiating the current owner decided that he needed to add the equivalent of £10K to the price to recover what he'd spent on it!
There is no point in attempting to reach an acceptable level against such a mindset so it is time to move on.

Not many XM's in the Thai market at present, this...

Hello,
My Berlingo rear suspension is listed as having a 'semi-deformable transverse beam'.
My transverse beam no longer deforms - completely rigid, neck breaking on bad roads.
How can the beam be made semi-deformable again ? Could the dealer do it ?

Hi l am new to this forum l have an old 1996 xantia 1.9TD diesei which l have owned from new. My problem is when l went for the Control Technique (MOT) in France where l have lived for the past 12years and had no problem passing until now, it failed on the front suspension being bouncy and a lhm leak. As l had topped up the reservoir checking...

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My 2009 2.0hdi said yesterday, while driving: suspension failure, max speed 90km/h.

When I got to my garage, the car was a lot lower than normally. Tried to raise it with no help.

So, I thought that maybe I’m low with LDS liquid. I connected the diagbox and depressurized the system. The LDS was fine.

Diagbox gave the following fault...

Guys. I'm sitting here with a box of matches contemplating burning my car.

When driving around town all is well. When I get higher revs or try I've taking my car misses a beat and sometimes throws up 0087 fuel pressure on ibd scanner.

I'm scratching me head here not knowing. Any ideas?

Citroen c5 2009 vtr diesel 2.0

Praying

Hi,

I'm new here.
My friend has asked me to look at his car because he has had lots of problems with it and has lost confidence in the local mechanics.
I run a small engineering workshop in sunny Madeira, and focus mainly on classic cars, Jags, Landrovers and weird modifications and diagnostics.
I don't have much experience with...

The outside temperature sensor on my 2010 stopped working I have bought a replacement unit and a new drivers side mirror glass in case of disaster when removing old glass.
Having removed the glass and the coloured mirror back plate still can not see how to remove/replace the sensor !
Cant even see the unit apart from the nipple protruding from...

Evening Chaps,

I was going to order some new tyres and realised I don’t know what size I need.

I’ve chopped and changed the wheels on the S1 a few times over the years and now I can’t remember what size they should have.

It currently has 185/65 R15 fitted but I could swear th fronts are catching on full lock. I don’t particularly want to get...

Do flashing indicators indicate security problem only or do they serve as a warning for other malaises. I the latter, where do I find a wiring diagram for turbo electronic functions (if any)

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A relation of a neighbour is coming to visit them this weekend.
Apparently the tail lights on their '08 C5 have recently packed up and their usual garage has tried and failed to fix them.
My neighbour has volunteered me to fix them, while the car is in the area.
My question is this... If a garage that has been looking after her for years...

Well, the eagled eyed amongst you might have spotted my signature has changed recently. The reason for this is that during Royal Ascot Gracie decided to misbehave somewhat (not as bad as last year; the central locking in the driver door failed, probably the wiring in the door concertina, but it meant I could not secure her, and she started making...

Currently not driving for medical reasons and after two weeks of non-use discovered my X7's battery was completely dead (no remote unlocking or dashboard lights). Took it off to charge, open circuit voltage was 5.5v. After charging, with battery still off the car voltage has only dropped a fraction of a Volt over two weeks. I'd previously had no...

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the other day Service light lit up and ABS, ESP and Hill Assist faulty message showed up on the display.
It happened on the startup and was gone after I've restarted the car.
Faults are these and they were all noted at the same time:
P0565
P0575
U1308

Could it be because of the dead-ish battery(12.3V when the car is off)?

Just changed my CD from factory fitted. However I have a problem Citroen c5 mk1 2003 auto
Installed new CD player and was working however CD player wouldn't turn off with ignition so I swapped wires around and it would not power up so I swapped back still not powering up. Switched back to factory fitted and this is not powering up now.
Googled...

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I have seen a 2004 2.0 Hdi 110 that takes my fancy but I really want cruise control on the next car (2 x 2000+ miles trips coming up this year).

So, is it as simple as buying a stalk, plugging it in and getting it activated in Lexia, or is it more involved than that? The chassis number is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] if that helps at all?

Thanks for...

Hi Guys
just looking at a 2011 2litre c4 picasso auto with 23,000miles full service history. What type of auto gearbox does the 2 litre have

Good evening everyone,

So the Picasso experience has another interesting chapter.

On the way home this evening, I completely lost power and the car sounded like it turned into a tractor. MiL light and Engine Fault Warning on the screen. Decided to crawl it the 5 or so miles home.

Looks like the front exhaust has dropped explaining the tractor...