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Update to the Acceptable Usage Policy - Sept 2017

by GiveMeABreak » 01 Sep 2017, 11:28 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Please note that the FCF Admin Team have amended the FCF Acceptable Usage Policy to clarify the rules concerning Profile Signatures and Commercial Posts as of September 2017.

An extract from the AUP concerning the changes is listed below, however all members are kindly asked to visit the following link and familiarise themselves with the updated...

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See my post above showing the portrait mobile screen on an iPhone 6plus - no avatar section at all, so focusses on the post content. The display is adaptive depending on your screen size and resolution, so different for each person depending on what they use. The changes were mostly to improve mobile use, where display options are obviously very...

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04 Sep 2017, 13:32
French Car Chat Forum
by GiveMeABreak » 25 Aug 2017, 13:05 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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The 'French Car Chat' Forum has now been renamed to ' The Off Topic Chat Lounge'.

There have been no changes to the existing topics or posts. It was just felt that there needed to be a place for posts that did not fit into any of the other categories and to encourage posts of a more general nature to be posted here instead of in the technical...

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hi,

Thx for the answare. I understand .
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05 Sep 2017, 09:09
FCF LDS Fluid Discount

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 12:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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When researching some LDS Fluid suppliers, I looked into one retailer Nielson CDG that Elis (EDC5) referred to me for comment. On looking at their description of the LDS, they were referring to Citroen as having 'Hydrolastic' suspension etc. - needless to say, I did contact them and explained the systems used by Citroen and the distinction between...

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I never used the registration utility because it is always wrong on just about every website that uses that facility, so they are not unique here.

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Private Message Improvements

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 00:10 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Just to advise members that we have made some improvements to the Private Messaging System used on the Forum:
We have increased the Mailbox limit from 100 to 200 messages
We have now enabled image file attachments to be sent in private messages.
All effective immediately.

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I have just adjusted a forum setting which should have fixed this issue.

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14 Aug 2017, 21:45
FCF Member Discount - EasyDiagnostics

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Jun 2017, 16:16 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a 15% discount for FCF members from Easydiagnostics as of 17th June 2017. This is for members only and details are in the following link in the members' section:

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Xantia 1.9TD Aux belt length for A/C bypass

by Xaccers » 13 May 2013, 10:37
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You know that horrible sound, rusty metal squealing against rusty metal as the compressor's pulley bumps and grinds away with old age.
We know that if you can't replace the bearing, it eventually fails and you end up making fire - which is bad. Very bad.

Should you need to go without an additional engine heater in your O/S/F wheel arch, then you...

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There 2 sizes belts for late 1.9 TD's depending on the Air con compressor.

Sanders 1735mm and Delphi 1752mm. The eccentric tension is locked in place for easy removal and fitting.

Kenny

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26 Jun 2017, 14:50
Post your A/C handy websites here.

by TehAgent » 09 May 2007, 03:14
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Well, i'm hoping to get a thread full of healthy and informational links, so its easy to look and find them all in one place.

so ill start by posting this link to SANDEN site about maintenance and diagrams of their A/C compressor.

SANDEN

SANDEN main site

SANDEN service manual HTML

SANDEN service manual direct download PDF...

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Macaircon Excellent service, honest, helpful, knowledgeable.
Surrey, Middlesex, West London
Daytime: 07754 973 977 or 07849 422 514 Evening: 01932 243 754 or email at coolcarair@aol.com

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14 Jan 2015, 17:13
Xantia Blower Speed Controller Module Repairs

by CitroJim » 27 Jul 2007, 21:33
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If you find a hurricane howling through your aircon equipped Xantia because the blower fan is running uncontrollably at top speed, this indicates that the speed control module has failed.

This module, located on a heatsink just underneath the fan motor, has two large power transistors, one or both of which go short-circuit and cause the fan to...

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Hi, Iwas replying to a message dated Mon. 28th Sept 2009. Yes time does go very slowly when you are retired, there are only 3working hours in a day and anything after 1230 is a bonus. Gerry

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29 Sep 2009, 19:43
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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31 May 2017, 21:20
Condensor Connections

by hamster99 » 02 Mar 2014, 23:19
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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, 16:15
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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, 17:11
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, 20:19
AX fitting airco system
by jsp » 20 Mar 2016, 18:40

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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
and a computer that can run an a/c?

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XD Will get from a saxo the parts and looming XD
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21 Nov 2016, 07:48
Peugeot 407 Coupe Condenser Change

by DHallworth » 05 Oct 2016, 22:50

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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05 Oct 2016, 22:50
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
C5 X7 Air Con With Fault Codes

by GiveMeABreak » 27 Aug 2016, 11:44
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My C5 X7 had Air con issues 6 months ago - went into dealers about 5 times until the leak was finally detected in the condenser. The Condenser was replaced and all has been well until yesterday on 270 mile trip. The Air con was working fine in the morning, but by lunhtime I noticed there was no cooling. It was a hot day 27 degrees, so not...

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Ok update so far, at the garage and after 2 hours, have been informed it is the compressor that has gone to Air Con heaven (or Hell in this case). So just waiting for the call regarding Warranty authorisation later today [-o<

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30 Aug 2016, 11:01
Dead compressor??

by krazylegz » 16 Aug 2016, 15:41
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Following on from my other post in the peugeot forum is it possible for the compressor to be dead even though the clutch kicks in and carries on spinning??

Reason I ask is that my 2008 308 aircon still won't work. I thought it was a problem with the slow speed cooling fan not working, have since changed the fan assembly, brand new slow speed...

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When the system was refilled, the pressures should have been checked with the engine running, this would have immediately shown the health of the compressor.

The operation of the fan is (almost certainly) not dependent on the condition of the compressor.

Does the low speed fan come on if you leave the engine idling long enough to heat up the...

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17 Aug 2016, 06:53
Evaporator Anti-Icing

by deuchebleu » 08 Jul 2013, 22:38
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Just replaced condenser on Xsara Picasso 1.6hHdi and regassed and all now cold but I have a slight concern regarding the operation.
Basically, when in slow speed traffic or stationary the high speed fan comes on for about 20 seconds every minute or so, the compressor declutches, the fan goes back to low speed, compressor engages and the cycle...

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As the original poster I thought I would just post a follow up on this thread now that it has been resurrected.
The aircon system has been untouched since my original post and it is still behaving exactly the same and still very cold so it would appear that I have not lost much gas in the intervening period.
Thanks to Daniel for taking the trouble...

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09 Jul 2016, 17:16
Alternative refrigerant pressure sensor?

by teuski » 20 Jun 2016, 05:36
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I need a new refrigernat pressure sensor for my '96 ph2 Safrane. I can't seem to find new ones, at least not for a reasonable price.
Since the AC system is pretty much the same in all cars, i suppose some other car's sensor would do the job if it fits physically.
I suppose the sensor operation and values are pretty much the same anyway.
Maybe...

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This sensor for Dacia Duster works just fine :)

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01 Jul 2016, 07:45
1998 Renault Megane RXE - entire air conditioning system disabled

by TacoMannerism » 11 Jun 2016, 07:38
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i took my vehicle to an air conditioning specialist and he said the car needs a new motor. i logged on a website for parts but couldn't find any "motor", but instead had plenty of other parts available for something such as this.

the air conditioning system does not turn on at all, it is completely dead. once, it did turn on at a set of...

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Just to be clear, is the problem.

1. The fans don't turn on inside the car.

2. When you press the ac button nothing happens.

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12 Jun 2016, 10:48
Refrigerant pressure sensor bypass?

by teuski » 09 May 2016, 16:43
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I had my '96 Safrane's aircon filled but it still doesn't work. At least there weren't any major leaks and the machine decided it was ok to refill.

The AC text appears on screen when requested, but when it's warm enough for it to start there appears "service" text too and the compressor never engages.

My CLIP tester gives "circuit...

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Try setting the system for defrost, as that should automatically bypass the water temperature sensor to narrow things down a little.

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11 May 2016, 13:20
Xantia air con not as cold as it was, despite re-gas

by Jaf » 02 Apr 2016, 17:30

Hi folks. Fred had a second hand compressor Aug 2012. Since then she had a service 2014 and all has been good. With a cheapo temp gauge poked in the air it was getting down to 5 degrees.

The air is now only getting down to 10, so she had a re-gas Friday, which did not help. There was still gas in the system so if there's a leak it's small. The...

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02 Apr 2016, 17:30
Stepper motor/ heater query

by orosurf » 08 Jan 2016, 17:58
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Hi folks, sorry if this has been asked before, I have been searching for days and my head hurts. The heater in my Xantia hdi with climate control/ac has suddenly started to only blow cold air. This is a big problem for me as it is -22 here in Russia. I have checked that the matrix hoses are both hot, had all the control unit out . All flaps seem...

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Not sure if the problem was the stepper motor , the ecu or the control unit, but the flap was stuck, possibly frozen due to the extreme cold and condensation. I managed to get the motor out, open up the reduction gear and manually turn the cog that moves the flap, I now have heat ! Not pretty , but I don't care, at least I can drive the car to...

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09 Jan 2016, 09:57
flashing stop light and temp light

by KennyW » 05 Dec 2015, 11:18
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Hi All,

Got the abovelights flashing on dash. Citrojim suggests a problem possibly with connectors , sensors etc.

Can I confirm the double fans are a similar set up to 1.9TD but what are the differences.

How do I set both fans spinning ie brwon sensor on 1.9TD pulled will cause both fans to spin at full speed.

Kenny

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Hi All,

Well put 4 pin relay in and the fans are working. Left fan a bit sticky will require some lubrication.

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15 Dec 2015, 13:35
Heater not working, just 37 degrees output.

by Icon » 06 Nov 2015, 11:00
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Hi.

I´v got a Citroen C5 2002 that i´m fixing for a friend.
The aircon heater only outputs 37 degrees celcius accordning to autocom at full heat.
It´s an dual aircon, and it´s the same temperature on both ducts.
I´ve been trying to look inside at the flaps but they doesn´t look broken.
All 3 flapmotors are working, no faulty axels.
The heater...

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Yep that's true, had it myself. Is the external temperature reading correctly?

Peter

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06 Nov 2015, 22:06
1.9TD Xantia A/C Compressor Noise

by Zelandeth » 28 Jul 2015, 18:58
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Made a realisation a little while ago that the rattling noise in my engine bay that I had been scratching my head about the source of for a while stops completely when the compressor is running.

My guess is that this is due to wear in the bearings in the free wheeling mechanism on the compressor pulley.

It hasn't got any worse since I got the...

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Forgot to mention: on my compressor at least, the clutch bearing is not adjustable - its a preloaded double row angular contact job. Any wear at all and it will develop play.

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01 Nov 2015, 16:52
Xantia blower stopped working

by shauny0305 » 30 Sep 2015, 21:11
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Well, I don't know what happened to my post. So oil continue here. Thanks for the info Jim, when I checked the readings today I had batt voltage on the orange wire, regardless of the speed position.
I'll have to get the control panel out tomorrow, see if there's a loose connection.
I'm thinking/hoping, there's an open circuit. That might explain...

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Well, I don't know what happened to my post. So oil continue here.

Exactly where it always was Shaun

Here:

Locking this one, revert to the original topic please :)

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30 Sep 2015, 21:14
Aircon blower stopped -Yr 2000 HDI - help

by harryp » 06 Aug 2015, 13:48
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Hi all,
My heater blower motor has been a little iffy of late and occasionally stops working. No amount of moving the fan speed control lever helps.... and then it will work merrily away of its own accord as if nothing had happened so I suspect a poor contact somewhere. I have just removed the instrument cluster to fix a sticky speedo using an...

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Back to this again :? . Heater/aircon fan started playing up again. Yes the aircon switch lights up, but this happens without aircon, on fan only. Any ideas please?

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14 Sep 2015, 14:45
Air-con gone
by DeanPesticcio » 10 May 2015, 16:23

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Hi. I have a C5 VTR PLUS NAV HDI (2010). Air-con wasn’t working so I had it filled up about 6 weeks ago. When it was being filled I was told that ‘it held a vacuum, so it looks good’ and it did work very well when I tested it on the way home, the screen iced up etc.
The weather’s getting warmer now and to my dismay it’s not working.. I questioned...

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Thank you V6 :) , or is it :cry: ??
I wonder if anyone knows as to which type leaks between the halves. Mine is Nov 2000 manufacture. Could have another go and see if I can read off the numbers if that will throw any light on it. Any one any more info?? Will any late model compressor fit? Thanks.....
Regards
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20 Aug 2015, 22:09
Citroen C5 MK3 2.0hdi faulty aircon

by BigTownz » 05 Aug 2015, 20:13
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Hi all,

I have a fault with my car and wandered if anyone can shed some light on the issue? when I turn my aircon on, the light activates but I hear no motor kick nor is there any other noise to indicate something is happening. The air never gets cold, and there is no drop in revs when turned on. Last year I had it re gassed and it still wasn't...

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specialist's it is then :-/

cheers

BT

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08 Aug 2015, 10:03
C5 X7 Would failed radiator fan prevent aircon from working?

by mikevybiral » 02 Jul 2015, 08:42
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C5 X7 2.0 HDI 2008
Diagbox shows aircon OK (clutch OK, pressure OK)
Clutch fails to engage when AC button pressed.
When clutch engaged (using direct connection to battery) the compressor gets v. hot (my spit boils on compressor after 4 mins).
Just found the single radiator cooling fan has failed (open circuit across power connection).
Would this...

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Just for once I saw it coming!
Made a temporary garden wire release loop through the grille.
Actually, it works quite well. I'll leave it for a while, just so people can say 'What's that ...?'
Mike

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04 Jul 2015, 07:53
Citroen C5 2010 Air Con Problem

by vbhatti » 11 Jun 2015, 13:23
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Hello Guys,

Hope some of the bright minds here can help with a air con problem on my 2010 C5.
So far I have had a friend try to diagnose the problem without much luck so far.

When switching on the AC, the AC light comes on, but the air blowing into the car does not get cold.
The clutch on the compressor never engages, hence the compressor does...

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Wouldn't changing the pressure switch require de-gassing the system? (or if not de-gassed, would mean you had let all the gas out anyway?)

Best thing to do would be to plug in a lexia and monitor what happens, if you know anyone nearby that has one? Using that, you can tell if it's getting the right inputs to switch the a/c on and what pressure...

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22 Jun 2015, 20:38
XU5 to XUD Air Con Swap

by evilally » 18 Jun 2015, 22:17

I have recently acquired a 405 with an XU5 engine and icy cold air conditioning. I'll be installing an XUD lump soon, and would like to keep the AC as it seems to be working so well. I'm hoping that as they are both XU series it should be possible and hopefully not too much of a headache? The XUD never had AC originally so one thing that springs...

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18 Jun 2015, 22:17
Aicon inhibited by injection ECU?

by dnsey » 06 Jun 2015, 18:08

The aircon on my facelift C5 2.0 hdi has suddenly stopped working - the clutch does not seem to be engaging.
A Lexia session reveals no errors as such, but the injection ECU appears to be issuing an inhibit command to the aircon. Any ideas why it might do that under normal running conditions?
I've dine a BSI reset to eliminate any random glitches,...

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06 Jun 2015, 18:08
This may be normal.......

by Xantianut » 28 May 2015, 01:11
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Ay up!!!

Greetings from God's Own County*!

On the motorway trip, the aircon was working well. Too well in fact. The outside temp gauge was showing a bracing 11 Celcius yet, despite setting the climate control to 21 Celsius, the aircon was belting out vast quantities of icy cold air. Now, being new to aircon, I'm wondering if this is normal...

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My second c5 did that. It's likely either the temperature flap seized or the spindle worn or both. Most likely a dash out to fix it. One of the reasons why I did not fix my car when I bashed it and sold it on.

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29 May 2015, 23:45
307 evaporator cleaning

by jsp » 10 Jan 2015, 05:40
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Hi,

I need to this as one of my relatives 307 sw 2008 stinks horribly. I tried to change the pollen filter no help at all.

Does anyone know a way of cleaning this without the whole dash out?

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I've head that a Dettol spray does the trick - not standard Dettol but the clear kitchen cleaner stuff.

Oh really through the tube under the car?
No, remove the pollen filter and spray it in.

ok thanks will try asap.

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15 Jan 2015, 01:09
Xantia 2 1.9TD A/C Fill Point Locations

by Zelandeth » 13 Jan 2015, 21:52
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Simple question. Where on earth are the HP and LP service valves on this car? Most I've seen have them somewhere pretty obvious, but they seem pretty well hidden on the Xantia.

Think I see one on a line just behind the compressor, but not sure at a glance which one it is, nor where the other is.

I've got a set of pressure gauges floating around...

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Ah, they are both hiding down there are they? Spotted one but couldn't see the other. Will have a crawl around tomorrow if we're not buried under six feet of snow! Be useful to know which are the high and low pressure lines, though I imagine it's pretty obvious which is the liquid and gas line based on the pipe diameter anyway.

Access did look to...

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13 Jan 2015, 22:55
A/C cut-off control unit

by Edhertz » 02 Sep 2014, 08:12

Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me where I can find the A/C cut-off control unit on my '99 Peugeot 1.9 D? ( 30 on diagram 3 Haynes). The problem I have is that the rev meter operates intermittently and the A/C only functions when the rev meter is on so am looking for a common between them. I am guessing a dry/bad connection to -ve,
Thanks in advance.

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02 Sep 2014, 08:12
Aircon no longer cold after a regas a fortnight ago

by Lynswin » 29 Aug 2014, 21:30
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I had my aircon regassed about a fortnight ago and had lovely ice cold air con. However, today, my air con is no longer icy. It's just as though there is no aircon at all.

It s a Citroen C8 HDI, 2007 with digital climate control (also has the Navidrive system). I have tried it on 'auto' and also with just the aircon set on the lowest temperature...

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It sounds as though someone has re-gassed it without looking for leaks.

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01 Sep 2014, 10:15
C5 2002 Wiring Diagram

by KP » 17 Aug 2014, 19:14

Does anyone have access to the C5 aircon wiring layout for a 2.2Hdi manual estate?

Im sure there is a relay in the setup for it but i just cant think where the hell it could be :(

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17 Aug 2014, 19:14
Total heater control loss....

by locostmike » 31 Jul 2014, 22:18
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Hi Folks,

I'm new to Citreons and the forum having just bought a 2001 Xantia estate that drives beautifully apart from that the heater/aircon doesn't work at all. In this hot weather, the car is BAKING HOT! I had it checked by my mechanic and he thinks it's the aircon module. Does anyone know if there's anything else we should check? Where is the...

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Nope, the rear window heater works fine. It has been mentioned that the control module needs replacing but when I remove the passenger footwell trim, it looks packed with stuff and access almost impossible. Are there any other cures?

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05 Aug 2014, 00:05
Xsara II - Aircon won't start.

by tobias_84 » 30 Jul 2014, 07:55

Hello!

I just bought an Xsara II -01 and the air con won't start. I have had it regased and pressure checked.

When I press A/C-Button it will light up but the clutch won't kick in and the cooling fan won't start on low speed.
When regased they also did a quick diagnostic and they said that the system had been approved to start.

I have checked...

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30 Jul 2014, 07:55
Halfords discount

by RichardW » 29 Apr 2014, 12:58
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I know we most wouldn't darken their door, but Halfords are currently doing 3 for 2 on AC products. Just ordered 2 cans of refrigerant, and a dispensing hose / gauge - and essentially got the hose (£20) free.

C4 Picasso could do with a refill, and the AC doesn't work on the 307 - I want to see if there is any pressure at all left in it.

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Trade price on 13.3kg of refrigerant is approx £55 +vat...

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26 Jul 2014, 20:54
Anyone any idea??

by trooper30 » 27 Jun 2014, 10:27
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Alright fellas, long time no speaky, hope your all doing well :-)

I have a 2005 Laguna dci, and something strange has happened to the aircon/climate controll. The climate was working and blowing nice and cold as when I parked the car up at 8pm last night. It was showing no signs of running outs of AC gas, from experience we know over maybe a week...

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Well assuming it's like the Scenics there's multiple reasons. Some fault codes will stop the engine ECU from enabling the compressor clutch. A lack of refrigerant pressure will also be detected by the engine ECU with the same effect. A faulty refrigerant pressure sensor/connector/loom will have the same effect. I'd have the car linked up to a...

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24 Jul 2014, 10:48
Xantia Activa air-con questions and retro-fit?

by wurlycorner » 31 Mar 2014, 09:31
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Hi,

I'm currently in the middle of a rad/intercooler change on my Activa turbo. It's been in the back of my mind for many years to retro-fit air con to the car (black car, black interior does = hot in summer!) and clearly as I have the whole front of the car stripped down atm, this would seem the logical time to fit the condenser, if nothing...

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Excellent, thank you, will pm you my e-mail address.

Yes I wouldn't be tackling this if I didn't have to basically take the dash/heater box out anyway (leaking matrix and to fit stereo steering wheel remote control adapter) so again, I'm basically gonna be halfway there - might as well go the whole hog! :D

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08 Apr 2014, 00:23
xantia Aircon / Bitron disconnect

by redzzed » 06 May 2013, 20:46
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Hi All , im not a mechanic or techie but have sussed out that my apparent overheating/warnings are linked to the airconditioning
in my 1997 xantia 1.9td sx a/c , which i DO NOT USE .
And am therefore looking for advice on the quickest way of nullifying it (fuse/solonoid)
My car is late 1977 and i suspect that my fuse diagram is not accurate for my...

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Still no re occurrence after cleaning the (exterior) of the sensors .. saved me a lot of money/worry and hassle that has .

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01 Dec 2013, 19:15
C5 2.2 Hdi Compressor

by KP » 28 Jul 2013, 23:08
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I think after a quick lexia with Jims unit earlier the AC Compressor on the 2.2 could be duff and i've seena few floating about on the bay and with citroens EXCHANGE service running at about £370+theft im wondering if other models were fitted with the same compressor but i don't know how to get the info out of service citroen to show me :(

If...

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I think all AC systems will cut out on modern cars when Wide Open Throttle is detected but thats not the case on this one and see as there is pressure in the system an the engine was just idling i couldn't think what else it could be. Also the clutch part spins freely so getting him to short and test if it does click in is the important bit now....

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04 Aug 2013, 11:15
Xantia HDi 2.0 fans... in and out! FOUND IT! SEE TEXT!

by DeafOldFart » 27 Jul 2013, 23:16
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One here for the puzzle enthusiasts...
No interior fan or engine cooling fans working. Battery removed to check everything behind it. Replaced battery, interior fan and aircon light on switch were working! Great! Turn key.. no starter.
A week later... discovered that the connector through the inner wing was not locked on, but locked out......

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Thank you very much for your help so far! I have sort of redefined the problem now... no power is getting to the blower at all, and it is very probable that the aircon control derives its power from the same source. Verifying that will take a wiring diagram! Now, if I can find one of them...

Good luck with your silver Xantia!! Jim

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28 Jul 2013, 22:45
Xantia HDi 2.0 aircon blower motor wiring info..please!!

by DeafOldFart » 28 Jul 2013, 22:40

New thread for a new problem!! Followed the red wire back from the blower motor, behind the airbag.. locking type connector with large beige wire heading off in the general direction of the fuse box...
Stop press.. just got a wiring diagram from Autodata showing the supplies... I am still interested in other peoples experiences in this area!!...

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28 Jul 2013, 22:40
cheapest recharge?

by Harlequin » 14 Jun 2013, 15:10
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Im after a cheap top up for my aircon...it blows cool but not icy cold. Does anyone know where is good and cost effective or what about those home kits?

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thank you - again a truly amazing repository of knowledge!

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24 Jul 2013, 20:45

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