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Hello, I'm new here having recently come back to the Citroen world

I've recently bought a lovely 2009 C5 Exclusive Tourer but it seems to have a few issues I wasn't aware of when I bought it - despite full MOT and seemingly really good condition with around 120k miles on the clock

Main problem was leaking front struts, although I understood they...

Some of you may have seen my posts on here when my 2015 Grand picasso suffered the all too common adblue pump failure with persistently screaming pump and Service light on, engine fault light and urea light on.
Diagbox says leak/ low urea pressure.
It is worth noting that diagbox says pressure is 4 bar even when its actually zero.It does not...

I suppose I have had 12 mostly trouble free years of Activa ownership so I can't really complain... :D

It turned out that having purchased the bits to repair the rear ram, the big leak at the back was actually coming from the disintegrated four-way return connector above the ram, so that was an easy fix and my ram remains stock (and still gently...

In your opinion, is it worth getting into this hybrid?
I mean generally what Citroen-Peugeot offers at the moment.
Or maybe only Toyota? ...because that's what all the mechanics I know say...
Toyotas however do not have that awesome PHC suspension.... so... I dunno.

C5 X is made in China, though that's no problem. Or maybe it is? Waiting for...

Been a while I know, but seems like I've been asleep for 10 years, bit like Rip Van Winkle. There's nothing! Tell me they haven't all been scrapped cos I've got four on my drive need fixing up 😁

Hi All,
What I am experiencing is the failure of the hydroactive suspension, after jacking up one wheel of the car. Say to change the wheel.
My procedure is:
1. Confirm suspension is in the normal height position.
2. Loosen wheel nuts
3. Jack car on trolley jack at the lifting point.
4. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
5. Replace wheel, and install...

Hi
So I am installing a dashcam and it came with a cigar lighter adaptor to a USB C connector but I didn't want the wire hanging down so I purchased a 12V-5V DC converter to USB C from Ali and took the courtesy lamp housing out to locate the DC converter. This is where it got interesting as I am guessing that the lamps are controlled by the BSI so...

when l turn ON ignition this notification pop up 3pop up 3 times
and dessappear leaving engine checklight on on dash board ,tried to clear it bt later on it comes back ,wat might bre the problem and how CAN L FIX IT

After a major service or big service on the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi 80 KW, automatic air conditioning, two-zone, manufactured in 2010, we have a problem with the operation of the internal fan. Sometimes it won't work at all, sometimes it starts working and then stops, and sometimes it works perfectly. Fan removed, cleaned and lubricated,...

Hi all, today my suspension pump stopped. This day was always going to come!

I raised the car to high to aid in the access of a rear parking sensor - got that out no bother. Lowered the height and carried out some citearobics just because it had been a while since that was done and it will no longer activate the pump.

Already checked the easy...

Hello,

First the right brake light failed and then the left one too.
The centre brake light still works.
Permanent fault codes: A4BE and A4BF = short circuit on positive.

The bulbs are not defective - removed and checked for continuity.

How can I rectify this fault - where is the most likely location for this short circuit.

C5 X7//HDI...

I have been given a near-mint C1 Diesel 1.4 with the usual Siemens injection system to play with.
A local garage sold it to a couple who I know. On their way home, it was clear that something was very wrong. Low power, stalling, check light on etc. Fortunately, I had covid when they bought it, so I couldn't 'recommend' it.

To cut along story......

Hello all.

I recently mounted a towing bar to my C4 155 puretech -2022 including the electrical that is needed. To get + for the small canbus box that is included did i take it from a small cable in the rear that was connected to the parking assist ecu located in the rear. It first was ok, but after first use with a trailer do i now get parking...

I've had my 2017 C4 Picasso for just over 12 months now and the first time ever got a low Adblue level was a couple of weeks ago - so put 10 litres in (didn't fill - think tank takes around 17 litres?)
I also put some Wynn's crystal clean and protect in the Adblue tank.

I also changed the filler cap from the current black top one that was on my...

Hi all,

All of a sudden my electric rear sliding door on the driver's side has given up the ghost. It pops out a few mm but then won't go back and there is no noise at all from the motor.

Has anyone got any tips on the first few things to check before getting too involved?

It still slides manually so it's not the end of the world but the...

Is this oil leaking from the turbo? Is it serious? Would an extended warranty cover this repair?

Evening all,

Just a quick one (Hopefully :rofl2: )

My passenger side indicator light stopped working some time ago.
So... knowing it was a sealed light I purchased a new one and went about replacing it.
So I took the wing mirror apart in the normal way that is to replace the unit.
Put it back together & went to test it.... bosh.... still not...

Hello everyone
I would like you share with you my adventure with the fault code P1352 , a VERY tricky faul and very common on Peugeot-Citroens.
The diagnostic tool shows fault on glowplugs or glowplugs relay. After searching the whole internet, i found nothing!
I found people who had the same fault code as me, they changed glowplugs, they changed...

Hi. I have annoing problem. Myös car has been doing twitching White driving now few years and this Spring its start to be quite annoing and worse. Its also plinks km/h Light at same time and sometimes headlights also. Sparkblugs, throttle senros i changed, lambda (oxygen sensors are working), nozzles wil be cleanded up soon. So what next? What can...

Folks

I am wondering what to do with my 2017 Citroen Spacetourer 1.6 diesel.
For the past 6 months or so it has shown multiple electrical warnings. Initially these warnings were battery charging fault but also other warnings about abs or engine fault repair needed . When the problems first occurred the waiting time for the car to be inspected at...

I bought a Citroën car and while driving, the speed ranged between 140 and 170 kilometers per hour. After a short stop and returning to the car, I pressed the ECO button, thinking it was for air conditioning, but the engine revolutions did not exceed three. After researching, I discovered it's a function related to the economic mode. i don't know...

hi we have a Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Diesel
2015 automatic Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Diesel.
vin number VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

I'm having problems finding a scan tool that will let me program the ECU with new parts fitted to the car, i.e. injectors, airbags and so on.

This is what i need from such a scan tool.

1: will it allow me to program/tell the...

Hello.

I have already discussed this issue in the Club XM chat but thought I'd brainstorm it here also.

My year 2000 Xm V6 auto has developed a habit of freezing the rear suspension to hard mode. This happens when I park the car with suspension in normal height, as I usually do. The only way to get it to work again is to lower the car and raise...

Can someone please help me find out what manual gearbox I have.

Citroen C3 II (sc) VTi95 95HP

VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

It is a 5 gear manual gearbox but there seems to be several to choose from
I need it in order to plan the change of oil in the gearbox

/Johan

Hi

What are the jacking and axle positions on a citroen c8 exclusive 2.2 hdi

I have seen a few pictures on Internet but that didn't really give me any details etc

Hi, my Pluriel has been standing for about 5 months. Intermittently I have started it up and moved it round to stop the brakes seizing etc. when I came to move it last week it was completely dead. I’ve changed the battery, checked all the fuses .power gets as far as the battery terminal and no further. The keys don’t open the doors the dash is...

Hi All!

Owner of a C5 X7 2.2hdi 204hp 2014 here.

Today I've just refilled my AC system at a dedicated aircon shop:

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with the following results:

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and I was intrigued by the fact that the oil quantity is just 26 ml - even though on my AC compressor it states clearly 135 cc:

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I've...

Yesterday when on the A46 in Lincoln around 60 mph, the C5 started to judder / misfire. It was in all gears but at low speeds and tick over it was ok. It did not break down so I finished the trip (to the dealer to drop off our other car 308 for servicing) and then on the way back it was the same. Whilst there I booked the C5 in for a diagnostic in...

Citroen Berlingo & Vauxhall Vivaro (same engine)
VANS NOW WITH 'EMISSIONS FAULT : STARTING IMPOSSIBLE'. Anyone who encountered this, remedial actions taken?
Comes after a few 100miles, no warning
both vans started with message 'emissions fault vehicle will not start in x miles' initially
* new injectors ( one even a new engine)
* new adblue...

We've read a great deal about ESP/ABS warnings reference our 2013 C5 X7 1.6 Hdi115 manual Tourer but are somewhat stumped.
ESP/ABS warning comes up but keeps going on and off on a journey, sometimes doesn't show at all, or jumps on for a few seconds only. Naturally, when the warning comes on any speed related items stop working ...such as Speedo,...

Hi All,
I recently acquired a 2014 C3 Picasso with a few issues.
There are no DTCs coming up on the dashboard, but my ArtiDiag800BT has picked up P0693, P0691, P0495, P0494, P0493 as per the attached report.

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All looks to be associated with the fan control side of things and I’ve replaced the 1529 fan resistor unit which was badly...

Hello all, new member looking for some assistance if possible.

I recently bought a 2009 C2 VTS for a bit of fun. Took it for a test drive, creaking top mounts, rust around rear number plate lights, but apart from that clean, low owners and genuine 44k.

Bought it then bought new front mounts, struts etc. Getting it MOT’d after they’d fitted all...

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...

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...

Hi Lads I ran a diagnostic on the car because she smells fuelly, yes it's the C5 that has all the problems but I bought it thinking it had an injector problem. Can anyone tell me what the us stands for. To me none of the injectors look right numbers wise but I am hopeful if being corrected. No fault codes apart from the glow plug fault but we know...

Hi everyone,

Recently bought myself a 2019 Relay 2.0 HDI 130 to convert myself to a camper.
It has 182k miles and was fleet owned but pretty straight/clean with good service record.
I've done about 500 miles in it since I picked it up and about 250 miles since owning P0087 and P0093 codes for fuel pressure low/leak codes have come on.

Changed...

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 wonder if someone could advise me, please, as I have no user guide for my recently acquired second-hand Citroen C8.

After a drive, after I stop and get out of the vehicle I notice the engine smells hot (I can't explain what hot smells like but it just does, to me anyway). My passenger has also remarked on this, without any prompting from...