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Here's a quick way to change temperature units on your Climate Control Panel on the C5 X7.

These are usually set depending on the country you are in when the car was bought. But for those who want to change from Degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa this is how you do it:

Here are the temperature equivalents:

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Here's my solution for 'Pocket Money' DAB in your car. Although this 'How to' is for a C5 X7, there is nothing to stop you doing this for any car. You just need to use the most appropriate routing for the aerial.

If, like where I live, FM is a bit naff in places and the radio crackles at the interesting bit you're listening too, then maybe it's...

As I've mentioned in precious threads, the 40A maxi fuse had blown on my X7. After I replaced it the car seemed to behave itself for a few weeks. Alas yesterday it blew again so I had to take action.

From what others have said and from a few YouTube videos Marc showed me I was fairly confident it was the old 'carbon brush dust' causing a short...

This was from an ex-member, although the images were no longer available and it was mixed into another topic, so I extracted it and managed to locate the images I harvested before the Photobucket fiasco. This may or may not help others...

And I did the proper rear windscreen washer pipe replacement, by using the new & original part (approx. 6...

Sleepless nights? Annoying the neighbours and in danger of getting an ASBO? If your car Alarm is intermittently going off then read on. :-D

Check the obvious first:
Are the windows all shut (to rule out the volumetric internal movement sensors)?
Have you checked the boot and doors to make sure nothing is caught preventing them from properly...

Parking Sensor Retrofit

Parts Required:

1 x 7414LY - Sensor Brackets (Available from Citroen & Peugeot)

1 x 7414LZ - Sensor Brackets (Available from Citroen & Peugeot)

6 x 6590F6 - Parking Sensors
1 x 6568VN - Wiring Loom

(I bought the sensors complete with the loom from someone breaking a car on eBay)

Step 1 - Remove the front bumper,...

So after finding an ominous oil patch under my drivers side front wheel, I found a oil soaked front strut:

As can be seen, the strut is wet from top to bottom, so maybe the seal has gone at the top?

Here is a vid that may be more useful:

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In the worst case I'm guessing I need a new strut. What is the part number...

With a thin, blunt knife lift the centre of the surround until the tag clears the base

then gently ease the whole surround forward and clear.

Using a torx 15 remove the twos screws and lift the display clear, release the lock on the plug and remove the plug.

On the back of the unit are three bulb holders, twist to remove then...

Hi my car is a 1982 Citroen GSA with 39,000 miles and I wanted to know how often the cambelt should be changed and if possible how easy is it to do please?

Any help you can give would be appreciated.

I had a what seemed a daungting task of replaceing a C5 supension pump this week, I asked on here earlyer in the week about the process and there was a few posts but none with any pics. I managed the job yesterday, and was not anywhere as bad as I thought. I physically got the pump and motor swapped in about 2.5 hours, but had a small issue as...

Hi guys as promised I said I would post a wiki and hope its in the right place but I forgot to take pictures as usual but any way here goes as best as I can. This is my first wiki so I hope it helps.

How to change a turbo on Citroen c5 turbo

1. Jack up the car
2. Support with jack stands
3. Drain down coolant (either store for reuse or dispose...

Has anyone used Haynes Workshop software? How did you find it? Useful/less

I thought I would document the cornering / angular lighting upgrade for the C5 X7 with Bi-Directional Xenon Headlights , which use a Philips HP19W / PH19W 19 Watt bulb.

Please note this guide is not applicable to models fitted with standard Halogen headlamps, as these lamps use a standard H7 bulb.

This guide is for upgrading number 3 light in...

If you own a 2008 onwards C5, then sooner or later the window winder / regulator mechanism will break and need to be replaced. Normally the cables in the mechanism rust through and prevent the window from opening or closing. As a short term fix, it should be possible to lift the glass by hand and tape it into the closed position.

The following...

Xantias are shocking for loosing a few of their many instrument pod illumination bulbs...

This guide will show how to replace them. Note that the procedure as described was carried out on an S2 Xantia and all the pictures are from a low-specification S2. I have pointed out S1 differences where appropriate.

First, arm yourself with around 30...

I think this may be of help to some one.

Permissible brake disc assembly run-out on the hub : Less than 0,05 mm.
Click on the attachment to view.

Here's a guide on how to remove and replace starter motor for 2.7HDI PSA engine. My car is Citroen C5 but procedure is the same with C6 and Peugeot cars with this engine. English is not my native language so I hope this guide isn't too terrible to read. :-D

First you obviously disconnect battery and I trust that you know how to do that. After...

I thought I would post up a 'How To' on replacing the C5 X7 Pollen Filter and Cleaning the Air Con / Air System, specifically for the Right Hand Drive model, as the very few You Tube videos on this are for Left Hand Drive vehicles and are generally not in English. Citroen Service docs don't really help much either as they show the process for a...

I have just installed a front and rear Dash Camera in my C5 X7 Saloon and thought I might as well take a few snaps while I’m at it and do a write up in case anyone else is feeling completely bonkers adventurous. I’ve often thought about getting one, but when I thought, hang on this is an X7, do I really want to be pulling off lots of trim and...

PDF faulty (Diesel Particulate Filter Blocked) message appeared on my Peugeot 307 2.0Hdi 110 2002’s screen the other day.

I put JLM clean DPF in the tank and filled up the next day and after a few day the light went off.

I got the confidence to put infineum DPF fluid in the car yesterday and getting a £300+ quote from main dealer.

I also bought...

I scrapped my Xantia a few years ago and removed a few bit's including the radio I now find I could use the radio in my Camper Van I should have taken the radio connector from the car but didn't could someone tell me where I could get one or explain how to wire the radio without the plug,by the way I now have a Citroen C3 which is big enough for...

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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First Post - Need some help.

I have a Peugeot 307 2003 HDI 90 Diesel Estate Car - Reg KLZ 9900.

I damaged the rear ABS Sensor Rings whilst trying to clean them as I was getting a fault code. I removed the little raised segments and now my speedometer does not work!

I have been trying to source replacements but am having no joy in finding...

Hello to all from a new member,

Bought the above a couple of weeks ago for my new business venture. A wonderful service history from its only owner, a motor factors and no expense spared. With oil and filter changes every 6k from now on, it should serve me well for a few years.
So, that said, its worth protecting from being driven off. I was...

I am completely new to the forum so please be gentle with me ! Can anyone tell me how to identify which version of the Bosch diesel pump is fitted to my 1.9TD Xantia

A month ago the car just stopped running when i was doing 60mph and wouldn't start again. I left it alone a while and it restarted, and for the last month its been running ok, but i came to it this morning and it would make no attempt to start. The battery is fully charged and cranks over ok. it's just as if it is not getting any fuel so any help...

Hello All, I have finally got my C5 going but only after taking it to the Citroen agent. They identified it as a lack of power to the fuel pump caused by a fault in the main fuse box. This required a new fuse box, all is now well except my pride and wallet!
I, to date have not had much success with my Lexia 3 Diagbox, this I think is perhaps...

Tried to find some info on this today, and there is very little on the various forums, so I thought I would do,you all a little guide :D
Only info I could find was for LHd vehicles, but the RHD is very different.
The filter is under the dash on the drivers side (RHD) , the panel you need to remove is not obvious at all.
Anyway, to start, remove...

I have made a guide to repair the AX/BX/ZX clock of bad contacts:

Hi, I am writing this guide to AX MK1 who has the midconsole roofclock.

Repair time 20-30mins

I have made a repair guide to fix it.

Last week my roofclock is resetting randomly so I decided to repair it.

In my AX 10E there is a blanking plate so I removed the plate and...

Plain and simple, going from no-chrome to chrome door handles, here's the steps how:

1. Current situation

2. Open the door, remove the rubber cap covering the torx screw (T20)

3. Previous handle vs. upgrade handle

4. Unscrew the screw, until you can pull out the fixed door handle part (you don't have to pull it out, or, to be...

Hi. I have a C8 2004, and i want to replace the sound system, speakers and radio. Where can i get the scematics to access the speakers and dimensions? Thanks

Evening All, my 99 Xantia saloon has succumbed to the failed upper engine mount bush/torque arm bush, part no 1839 46. As I suspect most of you already know, this results in the bush disintegrating in the triangular mount. The alloy mount with bush is still available from Citroen, but as I am a tight so and so I would like to replace the bush as...

Hi all does any one have wiring diagram for male socket on Lexia 3 rev b cable that goes to car diagnostics socket. When I last used mine it pulled off when I was removing cable from test socket on car. I know this is a long shot but thought someone on here may know.
Thanks in advance Chris.

Hello Peugeot - Citroen owners. Here i present another video tutorial: How to remove gear knob on 5+1 gears

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Hi, after three days of trying I finally got v7.01 loaded, but when I restart Diagbox, the upgrade to v7.02 fails. Does anyone have any ideas on this?

Peugeot 308 - How to remove and replace Handbrake Gaiter (2007-2013)
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Hello French Car Owners,
Here I present a project about weekly cheks on a car. There are some very simple checks wich only take a few minutes to carry out, but which could save you a lot of inconveniences and expense.

Episode 1 : Coolant level too low
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Weekly Checks Ep. 2 - Oil Level Check Peugeot Citroen 1.6 HDI (english...

Jump Strarting a car using a booster battery from another car Peugeot 307, 308 Citroen C4

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Hello,
Here we have a new tutorial on how to care for your car :)
How To Clean / Maintenance Battery, terminals and connector clamps on Peugeot Citroen

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How to remove and replace air filter element, Peugeot - Citroen 1.6 HDI

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Today presents you a video tutorial about how to replace fuel filter Peugeot Citroen 1.6 HDI.

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Peugeot 307, 308 & Citroen C4 replace polen filter - video tutorial

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Hello all,
Was talking to Hell Razor at the XM25 and the subject of lower ball joint replacement came up :wink: . He suggested I put this on the Forum :-D .
Story goes I had tried the long bar, but desisted as the torque was doing horrible things to the suspension and nothing was moving :cry: . So I resorted to :shock: spending money :shock:!
I...

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My indicator to turn right, is fine, all four of my hazard lights work great, but when I want to turn left the indcator light flashes on the console and the front indicator bulb dose not work (tried it at night) and checked the bulb.

Before I buy a second hand indicator stalk, is this a quick fix? Tried to search, bit nothing for my indicator...

S2 and late S1 connections behind the Air Bag are a bit tricky to remove if your not sure how..

So I did do this today bevause of this:

Yes, the air bag outer covering is comming away!

So needed to swap for another...

Disconnect battery
Turn wheel 90 deg, and behind top and bottom theres buired in the holes 2 Torx 30 bolts. Undo them with...

A common problem it is, that the coating of the steering wheel of C5 I & II gets sticky and awful:

Please note that there are (at least) three types of steering wheels used in C5 I & II:

4109 EK, 'honest' plastic steering wheel
4109 FN, 'looks-like-fake leather' leather steering wheel, with stitching but no padding
4109 EX, real leather...

for my citroen xantia S2 1998 1.9TD estate I bought what appeared to be a pretty good drivers door with great looking hinges after my original door top hinge failed miserably.

I had it sprayed the right colour from silver to dark blue and with some help managed to get it fitted to the car.

the top hinge lasted exactly four months before it...