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I would like to remove the panel/cover shown in the picture attached. my attempts so far, yield nothing. there must be some trick to remove it. hope that you can help. it is at the back of the center console, under the rear cigarette lighter socket.
Thanx.
Avi

Hi everyone, im new to this forum. I have a question about which oil to use on my next service. Currently inside engine is total ecs 0w30. It has used some of oil in last 9k km so i topped up with ineo first with lets say 700-800ml. So i think i should probably change oil manufacturer it may change something. Only oil i found with PSA...

Hi recently i bought a used engine for my car Citroen c3 1.2 puretech THP 110 hp.
After the mechanic installed the engine a single fault code shows up. P0014.
The mechanic tried almost everything to fix it, like replacing the solenoids, pouring new oil (0W-20), checking the timing belt but the error persists. After starting the engine the error...

How important are they?
I just had a cambelt change on a 2005 1.6HDi 110bhp engine. The engineer must have removed it and either forgot to reattach it or didn't see the need to do so.

Hello. This is my first thread here , ive been following other topics around the website. Sorry in advance for my spelling , im doing my best :-D . I recently bought a 1999 citroen xantia 2.0 hdi for cheap. Ive been facing lots of issues that i managed to fix , but the latest one: with the heater blower turned on , air its not going through the...

Hello, we have a Citroen Spacetourer 2017 1.6HDCI and as of late we've had no end of problems and we're not sure where to start.

Any advice would be really really appreciated.

To list the problems briefly, Adblue failure, engine management light, former electrical fault, ignition faults, battery faults and more.

The story starts a few months...

Come to think of it its making a squishing sound when you pull the pedal back up by hand , i was out today went to change down a gear into a junction & the pedal just hit the floor and didn't come back up , so would this be part 10 or 11 ?

Error code P0299
Occurs both temporarily and sometimes as a permanent error. Can be deleted - but keeps coming back.
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
The vehicle does not go into emergency mode - no loss of performance recognisable and no fault light comes on.
Now to my problem. I realise that this error can have many causes, but perhaps the error code and the...

Been slowly putting the Activa more towards its good state , also by reusing spheres that are near the recommended pressures.
Knowing that SC-car regulator sphere is supposed to be 30 bar (+5 / -10) , what would happen if i reused one there that is 40 Bar?
If i understood well the SC Car system , the role of that sphere is to serve as a Spring for...

Hi All,

Quick question regarding replacement of gear selector linkage cable ends on the C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi.

Does anyone know if these are available or does the complete cable assembly need to be replaced?

Cheers,

Pete

Something I have been stumped with on this car (Citroën GP) is the engine temperature. It takes an age to get to a normal on idle. Normal on this seems to be just below half way, about 85°C. It'll heat up within 10 minutes when driving. However, at idle after a run, the temperature drops below 70°C and the heater becomes cooler.

Things I've...

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VIN on the car (model year -06) VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Rear right side: turn indicator, stop, position and reverse light doesnt work.
Lights and wires/connectors have been checked by someone already.
Owner came by to have me read the fault codes.
My Diagbox wont work on these Peugeot/Citroen models on these years.
Managed to connect to the BSI...

Ds3 2011 1.6 hdi I have issue with black smoke on acceleration I have replaced dpf filter with new 1 new pcv valve serviced in main dealer since New by previous owner 39k have no codes or faults in ecu injectors been tested all good anybody have any ideas where to go next is it possible it could be a egr issue with no fault codes or maybe turbo?...

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Can anyone tell me what the interval is for a timing belt and water pump on a 2019 Citroen relay with the 2.0 blue hdi 110 engine

Hello

I was looking to buy a Citroën C1 from 2014 with the 1.2 Puretech petrol engine. I have seen other models with the same engine but without cruise control. Do someone know if it is possible to retrofit the cruise control handle like it can be done on the second generation C3 models without cruise control?

Best regards

I want to bleed the clutch on my C3 Picasso.
The problem is I cannot see any release valve on the slave cylinder. It has the outlet spigot, with a little rubber protecter but doesn't seem to have a nut or lever to open up a valve.
What am I missing here please?

Its a 2011 car, petrol, 1598cc
V57SH5FW0AT581692

Hi
I’m new here but would like anyone with any experience of the sort of problem with my c4 ehdi
1.6 semi auto . The problem is when I turn the ignition on the headlights come on without using the stalk as do the wipers also the dash screen is completely blank the heater doesn’t work the indicator s don’t work but the hazards do , I did have the...

Hello I have a Citroen Relay 2012 with a genuine 51,000 miles on clock, which on Saturday displayed Airbag fault refer to handbook. This included the red indicator for airbag as well as the seat bet indicator.
A garage not main agent suspects airbag ECU (estimated costs £1-2k) as it’s not communicating but I don’t think they have Diagbox unit!...

Hi all.
I tried to find a hint, where glow plug Fuse has hidden. Haynes said that its Maxi fuse unit 1 , Preheating control unit and valued 100 Amps, OEM name MF5. I measured from relay, and all plugs are fine, but relay socket seems not getting voltage - no clicks. Picked relay away and tested it outside and it didi clock so assume its Ok....

Could anyone show an exploded diagram of the from suspension components for my c4gp please ?
I have 2 large bushes that need replacing and not sure what they’re called. Thanks.

Hopefully someone can help with the wiring on my
son’s Citroen C4.1.6Hdi 2007. I couldn’t get the wiring info for this specific model around the internet!
Lost the power Diagbox fault code P0243.
Replaced Turbo pressure electro valve. Checked vacuum lines and the rest including turbo itself.
I believe it is a wiring issue.
Does someone know where...

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I bought my C5A used from a dealer 6 months ago (12.2019 with 30.000km). Since then the Start&Stop never kicked in even once. It would always show the A sign, it blinks 3 seconds, then disappears.

Today while applying Anti-Rust fluid I disconnected the battery and since then Start&Stop suddenly works as intended.

I wonder if it was...

2013 C4GP After a fuel top up service light came on and warning message appeared and car went in to reduced power mode. Local garage plugged in diagnostics and fault said multiplexed additive pump. Pump fault.
If new tank/pump fitted and topped up with fluid can the counter be reset using the Easydiagnostics kit recommended on this forum?

I'm gonna write a long post because my car is posesed by a limp mode demon. p1198(fuel pressure regulator) rarely acompanied by P1165(fuel rail pressure sensor)

I have a C4 coupe 2.0 HDI with Siemens pump.EGR and FAP OFF and remaped too 160HP+. For 6 months i have been strugling with limp mode when hard accelerating especialy in the higher gears....

2008 C5 1.6 hdi Car wont start
Anyone know how to resolve these codes P1351 has stopped displaying but P1366 P1367 P1366, P1367 repeat which makes 4 faults and they won't clear.

Maybe someone with more knowledge can help:

For my C5 2.0 HDI VIN VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff], I want to replace the LDS tank as it is slightly leaking. I ordered a new original one and realised when I got it, there is no connection on the top for a return line, where the old one has this connection and a small rubber hose is attached. ( Retour suintement...

Hi, I'm new to this group and I'd love some advice.
I have a citroen relay 2.2 hdi, it's about 7 years old and it's done about 90k miles.
The first problem is that it starts ok but is a bit lumpy/(misfiring maybe) for a few seconds until you give it a bit of a rev, I thought it could be glow plugs, the glow plug light comes on but only for a...

Hello everyone,

My car is citroen c5 2010 2.0hdi. I have a problem that occurs rarely, but it can catch me off guard some evening. Sometimes, when I start the car, the xenon lights don’t turn on (I should note that the light switch is set to Auto, and even if I manually switch them on, they still don’t light up). The signals on the dashboard show...

Hello everyone,

It's time for changing the old thermostat with a new one because it's stuck open.
Could you sugest me an aftermarket reliable brand?
Some people told me that I have to buy an original one from Citroen/Peugeot.. but it is at least twice more expensive than the others? Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance! :)

Hi My Citroen xsara picasso 2008 diesel has started to ping now and then when starting the car, any advice please.

Hi all new to the forum. I want to lower my 2008 1.6HDI belingo very few options available and very expensive any one know if there are other citroen/peugeot springs that would fit thanks in advance

My other issue reminded me of yet another question I need to ask. This time about PAT / Eolys fluid top up.

I had the message prompting refill of the fluid some time ago. I put 2 litres of PAT fluid into the small tank just forward of the LH rear wheel, via a refill pipe.

I cannot however, get rid of the error code, despite it being cleared by a...

I currently can't drive my 1.6HDi due to clutch failure.
However I've been running the engine in neutral just to try and give it 'practice', but I hear an unattractive creaking noise that feels like it's propagating through the car body a bit
The engine itself is in good condition and idles and revs cleanly, when I could drive the car it was...

Hi guys,

I recently got my oil changed but was worried because after just 60km it already smelled a lot like petrol and was also dark black in color.
I did an oil analysis from fresh oil and from my engine and both oils were basically identical - which is a good thing!

How ever, from my second car (which is only driven during the summer) I am...

Hi again,

is it normal that the fan radiator is active (spinning) when starting the cold engine? My car has been sitting in the garage for 2 days at ~12 Degree Celsius when starting it and noticing the fan spinning.

I thought the fan would only activate one the cool and reaches a certain temperature?

Hi all looking for help please. Have a citroen c3 picasso 2015 the is smokey under load. Had a p0401 code so removed egr valve cleaned it and checked it off the with 12v and it opens and shut. Have put it back car now and p0401 code has gone but have new code p0405, is a new egr valve required as don't know where to go with this now.
Thanks in...

Hi, I have a 2004 Xsara Picasso 2.0 Petrol Auto. I can only get the car to move in Reverse, or in gears 3 and 4 when using the manual select mode.

I have been told this requires a new/exchange box.

Does anyone know if this is likely to be the case.

If this is the case, Then I will be advertising it for sale.

Thank you.

Hi,
I have a Spacetourer with a tow bar fitted which I use for a bike rack. The standard setting seems to be to switch off the reversing camera and sensors when the tow bar is in use.
Is there a way of changing this so that the camera etc still works with the tow bar in use?
Not bothered by the sensors shouting at me just really helps to have the...

Hi, have been an avid reader since I bought a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 115hp 2016 but this is my first request to the forum members. Maybe I should split this into multiple posts but I will wait for your feedback to understand how to proceed. Thank you.

I wonder if someone could provide: default settings for BSI2010 and EDC17C60, mainly regarding...

I think i have come to a cross roads in my life regarding my citroen zx estate. I really like the old car but having it just sit on the drive covered up as and when makes me feel someone else is missing out on owning it.

Feeling very depressed about this too i dont want it scrapped i want someone who really loves these cars to take it on its...

The old Xsara 2.0HDi 8V now has 211k miles on the clock and increasingly an issue when driving on light to mid throttle is a juddering/surging as if one was rapidly and repeatedly going on and off the gas.

I presume this will be some part of the injection system which is worn due to the high mileage but I wonder if anyone else has had similar and...

Hi all, asking for help as usual [-o<

The car in question is my 2010 C4 new shape vin in my signature.
I have not driven it for best part of 6 weeks but it has been used daily by other members of my family so not been parked up.
I took it today and there is very little heat coming from the heater, luke warm at best on both sides. I have done a...

Hi. I am looking for some help indentifying what all these wires do. I have managed to get the fog lights working they were the 3 thicker wires.
The car is a Citroen C5 Aircoss 2022 facelift model that i purchased with some front damage.

Hello!
The problem with my car is that the particulate filter regenerates every 50 kilometers . (The problem has been going on for months.) The particulate filter, the EGR valve, and the particulate filter sensors have already been replaced. There was also a software update, but the error remains. I have been to several car services (including...

Hi,

Had the p20e8 error pop up recently after getting the associated warnings on the dashboard. While waiting for the replacement OBD2 scanner to arrive off Amazon because I can't find my original, I topped up the adblue with around 8/9 litres. I did this while parked on a hill which I now read isn't best.

I've managed to clear the p20e8 error...

I have a 2007 C4, some time ago, the sound for both indicator tick and seat belt alarms went intermittent... and finally, died.

I have connected Diagbox v9.8, hoping it might reveal where the problem was, but it reported nothing relevant. I don't think it is a fuse... unless there is an intermittent/bad connection, but I see no blown fuses. Also...

Looking for some advice/ help please. I have checked to see how many miles left before ad blue top, by starting car and pressing the service button. It showed 1700 miles, so I decided to put In 10 litres before it starts to show the 1500 mile reminder. When I now check it again, after start up and pressing service button, the ad blue light...

Hi. After having some door lock issues (and consequential problems with electronic handbrake) garage diagnostics came back that Door Lock Actuators on driver and front passenger needed replacing. They advised that if I wanted to save a bit of money on buying brand new ones, to try somewhere like 1st choice spares to get the parts and they would...

Hi folks

I have a 2009 c4 gp showing injection ecu fault amongts others abs.. gearbox etc.
Loom to be checked.
Could some please post the schematics for engine ecu
and abs ecu
Vin VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Thank you

I pushed a little too hard on the rear view mirror and a) the mirror itself became loose in its socket b) the stuff holding the mirror also got loose. How to fix?