French Car Forum

Greetings from İstanbul, Turkey.
I'm a 45 year old guy, married, had one little boy. My profession is(was) Architectural Restoration(Stone, Wood... old buildings in general), now i make silicone molds on order in my workshop.

I'll be a 2000 Xantia Activa 2.0 HDI(109) owner in a few days. I will try to make Activa great again(Oh not America,...

Hi all,
I have just bought my first french car, a 2011 Citroen C3 1.4 hdi vtr, its mainly for my daughter to learn to drive but i must admit i love it even though it has a few faults. Hopefully this forum can help me learn all about its little quirks.
Cheers

Hi, I'm not new as I used to be on here a few years back, but can't remember my password and my user name isn't recognised any more.
So it's new account time.
Long story short I'm back to having a Peugeot in the family in the form of a 5008 1.6hdi 112 egs, and as with many members due to problems I've turned up here.
I'll follow etiquette and not...

I have had a few High milage Peugeots and love them currently have a Picasso so joined up to see if some one can help me with my starting issues

Hello everyone! I own a xantia x2 with 1.6i engine. The car is not at a very good condition, because , all these years, my mother had this car. Now, I have a family, she doesn't need such a big vehicle, so I took it , and trying to fix everything, one small thing at a time. Besides the outfit condition (bumpers full of scratches) the engine is ok,...

Hi peeps,
This feels a bit shady as I’ve really memberized to plumb some knowledge.
I’ve never really been into French cars, or anything French for that matter, apart from the odd French letter and some French fries.
Swmbo, on the other hand, has this 2010 Peugeot Bipper Tepee, that she loves.
Being disabled she has an automatic licence, so this...

Hello people. My name is Tiago and I am from Portugal. I bought a Citroen C5 tourer 2009 1.6hdi 110hp 3 days ago.
the car is like new despite the years, only has 68,000 klm.
I searched the internet about citroen and found this forum.
I hope to find more information about the car. Thank you all. best regards

French car enthusiast since buying 504 family back in 1980. Currently have 2 c5 of 2011 , one is a manual 2litre hdi exclusive, the other a 3 litre hdi v6 exclusive. Previously had 2 xantias, 2 405s, and a 205gti 1.9. . Also have a 1963 morris minor

Hi All

I’m Rodney from South Africa.
I’m a qualified mechanic and diagnostic technician and love everything on wheels.
I’ve seen some of the posts and I feel that I can assist with my expertise and learn from a lot.

Thanks

New member here although I've had french cars for 15 years now.
About to own a DS 5.
Age = body older than brain! , Live in the sunny North of the country, 2 kids and a wife.

Hi
My name is Steve and I have recently purchased a Citroen C5 2009 estate.

I am very happy with the car so far and looking forward to viewing and contributing to posts on this forum and to learn more about the car and the owners

My car is a Vtr+ and I am thinking of upgrading to Nav

Are there any members local to me (Barnsley) that can code...

Hi all,
Hope you guys are all well and had a lovely Christmas.
I have come from - and had a 2002: C3 SX - 1.4 HDI 16V 92HP. I now have a 2011: C5 Executive - 2.0HDI 165/FAP Executive Salooooon .
And wow, it's like sitting in couch ontop of a water bed. I think it's almost got evey thing bar full leather, heated seats, lane assist and sat nav. I'll...

Hi!

I'm Alex from the West Midlands. I recently took ownership of this DS 7 CROSSBACK Performance Line. This is the 1.6 THP 225 EAT8 Automatic. If you recognise the registration number, that's because it was used as a press fleet vehicle and has been in a fair chunk of videos and photo shoots for car magazines.

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new to site and just saying hello [-o<

Hey! New on here. Thought I'd join and see what all the hype is about! 😁

I drive a partner race van. (Well track van)

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Hello fellow car enthusiasts:

I am reaching out to the forum members to ask for help in identifying the car in the attached picture for a friend who recently lost his mother to Alzheimer's Disease. The car was driven in Egypt by my friend's father prior to his ejection from the country because of his religion. My friend thought it might be a...

Hello everyone!
My name is Andrea, i’m 20 y/o from Italy.
My car is a Citroën C3 facelift 1.4 GPL from factory (I Also have a Punto Abarth tuned to 242HP, used only for holidays. But I love more the C3 because it’s more tail-happy)
I recently buyed Lexia 3 (With DiagBox v7.40) because I wanted to enable the AUX port, and this helped me to...

Hi all,

i have just bought a great used engine from a Citroen Xantia to replace a dead one on my 406. its a diesel one with a Lucas EPIC pump, still great condition.

Problem is the pump harness that connects pump to loom, its got burnt wires i cant figure out the colours anymore, but i managed to separate and rewire, as i couldnt find pump...

Hello,

I'm new to the forum. I am no stranger to French cars, my first was an S reg Clio, followed by my favourite motor - R reg Peugeot 306 1.9 D Turbo. I had a couple of Peugeot 307's after that, wasn't wowed by them. I'm now driving an Audi A4 but that's just because the lease was ridiculously cheap.

I have joined the forums because we just...

Hi folks!
I'm Chris and I was a VAGaholic until it dawned on me that with Australia's crap roads demanded French cars....
Still keeping my VAG stuff for old-time's sake, but since buying a 205 SI a few years ago and realising what a great car it is, a 205 DTurbo followed and then a BX19 TGD auto was procured to use in England when I'm over there...

I’ve made it a while with a cheapo one but I need to see LIVE DATA more importantly fuel trims. I cannot for the life of me figure out why my mpg is so bad and I’ve even smoke tested the thing and no vacuum leaks or anything. Cleaned maf, new o2 sensors, checked for exhaust leak at the header, new spark plugs and coils, new fuel filter.

Anyways,...

A „hello“ to all Renault Clio - do-it-yourselfer's : )

i am new to this forum, because actually i am restoring an old Clio B 2.0 16V RS-R from 2001, which was modified shortly after it's first purchase from ELIA. As i will restore this car, there might be questions comming up, so i get in touch with you guys in advance. :-D

My name is Hans, im...

hi to all users .
my name is miguel or mike .
i live in portugal.
i have a 206 1.4 hdi van .
i have planet 2000 software .
many many thanks to all , in advance .
i here to get help , and to help .
thanks
mike

Helllo everyone new hear and need some help looking forward to meeting you all Cheers

New here, Recently bought C5 Tourer 2013,2.0 HDI, Not driven it much yet but lovin it., Wife has a MK 1 C4 Hatch 1.6HDI. I am a ex mechanic, now a truck driver delivering abnormal loads around France, Spain & Portugal, Mainly Mobile homes/Static Caravans.

Still finding my way around the car, it came without a handbook but found most of what I...

Hi to all Francophiles,

To get straight to the point, I'm a classic car photographer and writer, and I'm hoping by joining your forum to find a Citroen CX for a forthcoming photoshoot. I hope you don't mind me coming in with such a request.

The shoot is for a major monthly classic car magazine and will probably be held in the Herts/Bucks area,...

Hi, I’m a new member on here , had loads of french stuff in the past , mainly d-turbos . I’ve recently bought a ZX Volcane in black, 3 door it’s also a turbo D.
I’m going to hold onto the car and give it a bit of restoration over winter , il be on the hunt for sills and chassis outriggers if anyone can point me in the right direction , cheers...

Hi. My first car back in 1980 was nearly a used GS estate, but my mum vetoed that :-)

Always fancied a DS (who doesn’t?) after a ride in one back then too.

Anyway, finally got a 2015 C5 Limited Edition. This is a 2.2 litre (150kw) model. Not sure if it was sold in the UK. Possibly with different nomenclature. 19” wheels, better audio system than...

Just bought a 2010 3008 1.6 Hdi one owner from new full service history.
Will prob have lots of questions.
:)

Hi to all from Croatia.
After driving Seat Leon for many years, I'm now waiting for my new 508 GT Puretech 225 in ultimate red to arrive.
Posting pics as soon as baby arrives around december.
For now I have only pics of my current ride.

Hi everyone, was looking to see if anyone can shed some light on this c5 i have just bought. New to French cars, well had a Clio and that was just a little 1.2 that i had for a few months. But got a Citroen C5 VTR HDI+NAV for £1300. Its a 2.0 litre 6 speed gear box 09 model, 112k on the clock. What kinda of common things go wrong on these? Also...

Hi
My name is Matt
My car at the moment is 2007 C4 grand picasso 2.0 hdi semi automatic.
Would like to know if there is someone close to me with lexia to calibrate my gearbox. It is slipping in every gear after clutch and dual mass replacement. I have a diagnostic tool and it has some sort of calibration software but it's not lexia. Will pay but...

Good morning people,

My name is Al, I’m married with 3 children and 5 beautiful grandchildren and live in Milton Keynes.
I’m a disabled driver driving a 56 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso, probably the best car I’ve had and I’ve had a few.
Look forward to chatting alongside your good selves.

Andi from Scotland.

Pleased to make your acquaintance 8-)

I'm over 21 (stone :rofl2: ) and a talentless fat mess.

Hobbies are watching films, tv , writing & reading, forums, fixing cars, driving cars & my bike.

Married with a son and boring as hell.

Used to work for myself until an industrial accident broke me.... I was closing a gate & the...

Good afternoon. Just registered on here, thought I'd say hello. Bought my 1997 synergie TD in April, after years of saying I'd get one (and kept buying galaxys for practical reasons) but finally had enough of computers and blowing turbos, so I took the plunge and bought Firefry

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We're a 2 Citroen family now (not quite...

Bipper owner after years of using a ford
Last peugeot I had was a 504 early 80,s
Thanks for having me

Hi there, just saying hello :)

I recently bought a one-owner 2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ with full leather interior, parking sensors and glossy black paintwork.

I have had lots of used cars over the last few years, including a couple of other C5's, but none have felt or looked 'like new' like this one does - the interior doesn't look like it's...

Hi all,

Recently bought a Nemo van with a few issues. So far I have fixed the electric windows by replacing the drivers side switch with a new one off good old evilbay, I also replaced the blower as it was not working.

Also looking to do a timing belt change and service as I have no record of when it was last done.

I only have one key and I'm...

Hi everyone,

Just saying hello and to say I'm glad I've found you all. There seems to be a lack of good forums regarding Citroen especially (apart from this one of course!). Hope to speak with many of you over the coming years.

I've had my Citroen C3 for just over a year now. Bought it new and love it. Not had any issues other than squeaky...

My name is Phil Radford from Mansfield Nottinghamshire, my background is self-employed electronics engineering, around 40 years mainly in the rework sector. I've built cars from the floor upwards, including motorhomes, trailers and a whole host of engineering projects. one can say I like using spanners.(now retired ish) im a pipe organ enthusiasts...

Hi
I’m Chris from Norwich. I have a long term non start Peugeot 407 2.0 HDI. I’m looking for help and advice to get this vehicle started and running. I do have Diagbox and a new picoscope. I will provide you with as much information as I can.
I read an article just the other day stating that modern diesel cars are so complex that you need the...

Hi I'm a newbie to this forum and have limited knowledge about mechanics but love to try. The blower on my 2008 C4 Grand Picasso left hand drive has stopped working. Is the blower on the left hand side or the right. I seem to have an air bag under the steering wheel and do not want to go near it ? When I find the blower, is it hard to remove and...

Hullo

After the C6 got written off, I went back to running an Alfa for a bit. The 159 was okay, but it was no C6, and I could foresee a long list of imminent and expensive repairs on the horizon so I got rid of it.

So now I'm back in Citroen ownership with a C-Crosser 2.2 Exclusive. Very happy with it so far... roomy and more comfortable than...

Just joined today and wanted to make swift introduction.
As the name says that was my trade, now retired.
Currently own and maintain a 2009 Freelander 2 diesel ( owned for 8 years), a 2010 Renault Clio DCI ( owned for 2 years) . Also responsible for the maintenance of another 2 DCI Clios and a Citroen c3 hdi.belonging to son's. As a matter of...

Hello,

Just had a lift last night in an Aircross -nice. I like some of the smaller citroens as utilities. My First two cars were Citroen ZX with the awesome passive rear wheel steering my passengers hated.

However, I am trying to source bits for my dad's C5 II (2006). Rear hydractive cylinder strut and sphere, apparently I may have more success...

Hi Everyone.
In the past I’ve had a few different French cars, Citroen Xantia, Peugeot 309 and a Renault Laguna. I’m picking up a secondhand Citroen Nemo van in 2 days, a 2016 1.3 diesel.
Thanks for allowing my membership, you will see I have my first question (probably one of many).
Baldhead

I've just started driving again after a few years off for medical reasons. I need a small 3 door hatch, I'm a petrolhead and I've always been a huge fan of the original Twingo.

I'll be driving under 5k miles a year. Given that their underpinnings are largely MK1 Clio how crazy an idea is this??

Hi i have a c4 grand picasso and have joined to hopefully get some help before i pull my hair out

Hi I just wanted to say hello to all and I’ve just bought a ds4 200 thp

Introducing myself to the forum.
Good morning.