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Hello fellow forum members, first time poster but long time reader here.

I've bought a C5 X7 about half a year ago and I've been enjoying it to the fullest, as I already racked up 20k kilometers in that time. However, I have a feeling the suspension spheres might be on their way out. The car has about 230k on the odo and I also heard a loud bang...

One fault message appeared while checking my Citroen C5 at a mechanic.
The fault is U1213 - Permanent fault - Vehicle speed information incorrect value received
The mechanic told me it's a sensor fault.
Can anyone let me know what is the part number of this sensor, where can I order it online?
It's for Citroen C5 2012 2.2 HDI

I need to buy another AdBlue tank for my C4. I have contacted the main agents who have quoted me a price of £955 plus vat. This seems to be extorionate to the nth degree. If you look at the item you might guess at £100/£150, but £1200 is just taking the pi--. Does anyone have any similar expieriences? Some do appear on ebay secondhand but it is...

I have this car since 2023, it had 205000 km now it has 295000. It runs very good except one little thing.
When driving uphill and I have to stop, sometimes when I release the brakes the car moves backwards. I am used to it now, so I don't release the brake until I am sure it will not do that.
I was at the local dealership service, and tried a...

Hi all,
I am unable to physically see the motor number for an eC4. I need it to register/import the car to Ireland. I know that I can read it on the V5C. Unfortunately, officialdom being as it is, they insist on seeing a physical stamp on the motor.
Anyone know where that stamp/plate/etch is to be seen?
The original registration date is 09/2023....

hello eeveryone

so I have a C4 Grand Picasso. i was having trouble with the right hand speed/ABS sensor. it was fixed up until the other day when it decided to light up my dash like a christmas tree once again..
Ok So I pluged in the diagnostics and and cleared the faults. however after 20 yards driving it popped back on again,
anyway it...

Hi

I have the below model:

Citroen C4 Picasso Aba-b7875g01 7ST 5DR Auto 2017

I would like to remove the Panoramic Roof Blind to repair the cable clips that slide the blind in and out as it has broken. I already have the kit to repair the cable.

Does anyone have the guide to removing the headliner to expose the blind so I can repair the...

Hi everyone,I have a Citroën Berlingo 2017 with a 1.6L NFU Petrol engine. The car cranks strongly but won't start. At the same time, the A/C has completely stopped working.A diagnostic scan showed these DTC codes:C0040: Brake Pedal Sensor / : Brake Switch / Stop Lamp Information FaultMy fuel pump is priming normally. Could these brake sensor codes...

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

Can somebody tell me or give me some service manual instructions for the best and easiest way to change the stepper motor? It's a little on the back side of the intake manifold. Can I just remove the two bolts behind and place the new one without removing anything else? I can't find any youtube clips for it.

P.S. I changed...

Clutch pedal went to floor again.
replaced march 2024.
replaced again.
is this going to fail every 2 years? its a plastic thing that looks like its off a kids toy.
last time i remember seeing some comments about using Luk, avoid as reports of these failing.
So i go and buy a FEBI one £20 more than the Luk.
open the box and its a Luk inside (common...

Hi Everyone, new to the forum.

Wondering if anyone can give me a hand on finding out which is the correct Eolys/PAT fluid for my car.

It’s a Citroen DS4, 1.6 e-Hdi 2014.

The Vin is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

I tried looking under the car for the connectors and it is green, but looking at the forums, it seems like this isn’t the best to determine....

Hallo leute, hat jemand zugang zu den schaltplänen vom motorkabelbaum? habe mehrere fehler im MSG und BSI und der wagen springt nicht an.

zb.05FF, P0103,P0336,P0342,P0727

Es ist ein C5 2.0HDI von 2009

Gruß martin

Procedimiento de Cambio y si son reparables?

También hay ciertos mecánicos, que están eliminando el sistema BAP ( LHM), original por un sistema Booster y están inventando un Dosificador hechizo, con sus concebidas consecuencias.
Trabajo antitecnico y buscando vender los Autos, por partes y prácticamente, como chatarra.

Gracias

Can anyone assist with an issue I’m having with my 2017 Citroen Relay. Immobilised non crank/start. It seems the bus/ecu have lost immo sync?

Hi everyone, and apologies for the long post below,

I'm the second owner of a (September registered) 2019 1.2 petrol Grand C4 Spacetourer, which has only done around 34,000 miles to date.

While driving today, an amber engine maintenance required light came on and there was a light knocking/humming noise, so I immediately pulled over, turned the...

Hello,

Could anyone tell me the part number for the DPF on a 2016 c4 picasso 1.6. Reg number CK16OCB

Thank you

AC not funktion. Compressor not activating. If i understand right there are two types of activation. Could it be the pressure switch failing? Is there an easy way to test?
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Hello,

There are now a few months since I bought a neglected C5X7 (DW10CTED4 engine).

I noticed there is a smell of oil in the cockpit after the engine warms up (about 15 min). I knew there is an oil leak around the upper oil pan seal.
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I want to replace the anti roll bar bushes but not sure whether They can be replaced or need to replace the bar itself. It seems the bushes are enclosed to brackets attached the bar itself. I have purchased bushes itself brand called Tedgum but not sure after checking under the car they seem to be attached to roll bar with brackets.. Is there...

Hi all,

I have a C5 x7 2.0hdi from 2012 and today while overtaking from 40km to 80km/h the car showed an error engine failure stop the car but it was gone in 2 secs and there is no light on dashboard, the car feels sluggish under acceleration but that's it, no other symptoms.

Is this now in limp mode? I have a generic scanner but does not show...

Evening folks, I know this question has been asked time and time again so go easy on me please, im hoping mine is slightly different than the rest.

Basically, long story short. bought a relay L3H2 2022 plate. Didn't realise when I got it that it had no reverse lights until sometime after, (reversing in the dark) Did all usual checks fuse, bulbs...

Hi all,
I recently had the dpf removed and ear blanked and ecu remapped on my 2010 Citroen C5 estate.
Initially I thought the dpf was blocked and causing the ems fault warning to illuminate on the dash under hard acceleration, hence having the dpf removed.
Sadly the problem still persists and I have been told it is the turbo and will need...

Hi all
Hopefully someone can assist.
Cat came up with ESP and ASR fault message was originally driving fine for a couple of km then went into limp mode pulled over and put the code reader on it it came up with
C1391 and U1208 errors in the esp module and had P0268 code stored in engine ECU relating to injector 3 also in BSI was B1811 96 fault...

Hi guys,

I am currently replacing the left-hand driveshaft on my C5 X7 HDi 240 with the AM6 automatic gearbox. The driveshaft is completely stuck in the gearbox :-(

While giving it a hard yank, the inner CV joint pulled apart, so now only the inner joint cup (housing) is left stuck inside the gearbox. Looking at the new driveshaft, I noticed...

Hi I'm new here and have an e-c4.
The MYCITROEN app will not update on vehicle status and stays on 21/11/2024 showing 57 mile range. I have downloaded all the vehicle updates onto usb stick and successfully installed them to the car. This has made no difference to the status of the app. Does anyone else have this problem or know of a resolution? I...

just bought a hybrid '22 C5X and the traction battery when fully charged says it has a range of 22 miles,which is much lower than the spec; is this real world or is there something wrong?
thanks
steve

I need to remove/repair my offside mirror, any advice/online guides as to process. Help please

Hi all,

My 2009 Berlingo sits at about 2700 rpm when doing 70mph in 5th. I'd like to get the rpm down and have been looking at swapping a taller 5th gearset into my current gearbox. I am however struggling to find any information online regarding potential taller 5th gears. Does anyone have any information?

I suspect that maybe it is already a...

I have recently purchased this vehicle and it has this weird issue with starting. It will be ok starting most times and after a good 8 hours being sat off the engine turns over but doesn't engage until about the third key turn. We have taken it to a garage and they have said the battery is healthy but at a charge of 49% and glow plugs are working...

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel pressure regulator from?

I went to the Classic Citroen festival in the Netherlands the other week and couldn't find one of those as I can think this is the problem with my vehicle hesitancy under load and various other symptoms. I did however manage to get two original wheels and the event itself was great....

Hi, I've just had the hydraulic regulator changed on 1998 2lt petrol XM .
While changing the regulator and sending it to be refurbished the metal spacer has been lost, it goes into the regulator before the 12mm union, the regulator and union has a fine thread and uses a spacer unlike the course threaded regulators.
Does anyone know where I can get...

My c4 grand space tourer has been serviced by a Citroen main dealer for 5 years now.

Cheekily after the 3rd year, (so for the last two services) I only just realised they switched to using PSA spec Millers oil.

Specifically Millers XF premium - 0w30 c2 - PSA B71-2312

What do people think about that?

From what I understand, Millers is still...

Saxo SX 1.4 petrol automatic
I had VW passat B2 and VW bora before. On these cars I was able to open coolant reservoir cap without major pressure difference.
When i first tried it on my Saxo 15hours after last start, pressure difference was so big that coolant splashed from the reservoir.
I bought new cap thinking old one doesn't release the...

Hi am new here just at wits end trying to sort car. Engine Repair needed came up on dash, got diagnostic and a P1434 and P0494 came up one said could be a fuse 60A but can not find it any where
car wont go over 3000rpm the radiator fan does not seem to be coming on so have ordered a resistor, not sure if this going to work, love my car but...

I noticed a leak coming somewhere close to the waterpump and ordered new timing set with new pump, when i took out old pump i saw there was a seal right there on the pipe where the rotor spins and it was busted..so how to change the o-ring on the inside of the waterpump housing of the 1.6hdi? Do i need to take out the pipe from the back of the...

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some technical advice regarding my C5 HDi240 (Aisin AM6 automatic transmission). I’m dealing with two symptoms that might be related:

1. The Noise:
Between 45 and 55 km/h, there is a grinding, speed-dependent noise when driving straight. It gets quieter at higher speeds. It occurs regardless of whether I’m...

I can't find the answer to this anywhere and any video i find is for an older model with the spanner button which i don't have.

I'm new to adblue and want to keep on top of it. Rather than waiting for the warning light to come on, is there a way to find an approximate range for my adblue tank?

I can see fuel consumption, fuel range etc but...

I've been through some exhausting weeks with a C4 / 1.6HDi / Piloted transmission.
Having U1208 / C1391 coming randomly, and adding P12B4 and P0490.

I've asked ChatGPT to summarize what the cause was, first of all, (for those who don't want to vaste any time reding everything I've checked and tested and replaced.

Quick Diagnostic Checklist –...

Hi,

After slicing a finger, I've just had to remove all the Chrome effect material from the steering wheel insert on my C3 Pic.
It now looks a bit naff.

Is this part replaceable or is it integral to the wheel? I've tried to remove the actual trim and I assumed it would pop off with a bit of force but that doesn't appear to work. :-k

TIA

Hi all

Does anyone know what the correct torque settings are for the inner bolts that secure the front lower suspension arm on a C5 X7?
(bolts 1, 2 and 3 on the official guide here )
Unfortunately that info seems to be missing in the instructions - perhaps a forum admin could add them to that topic also?

Thanks

ok, so new timing belt and some other bits and bobs means the car has spent a week or two with the front end up in the air. suspension set to high.

all maintenance now complete, i took it down the road to test it and the suspension is rock hard. it could be set up and down via the cockpit buttons. but no suspension with the car bouncing around...

Hello,

Well my airbag module died from a little flood I had in my parking and I can't buy new one even if I wanted because from Citroen told me its discontinued. So I wonder I bought a module from another Xsara Picasso - if the numbers are the same on the module can I just replace it or does it need special reprogramming?

Most importantly I...

My pump was clicking once every 5 seconds, and when I took the accumulator sphere off it was definitely flat - when I put a screwdriver in to feel where the diaphragm was, I was able to put it pretty much all the way in.

I've put a replacement on - an anti sink sphere actually - and it's improved somewhat but still not doing very well.

I've done...

Hello! For two days the car has been getting error C1301 00

On live data, it does not read brake pressure, several times successfully sharpened the errors and it started to read, but after 200-300 meters for the error to disappear

And now I wonder if the problem is in the ABS module or the vacuum sensor of the servo amplifier

Ever owned one ? Any good? Faults ? Buy or avoid ?

Hello good forum,

I need a bit of help. I just realized that the leak I was looking for is coming from this hose:

I don't have any clue what it is called and where is it going? It seems like continuation of the PCV hose/valve. Anyone can help?

Good evening

Due to exhaustingly vague and ambiguous information I would like to ask for people’s experience of the following:

Citroen C4 space tourers/picaso
Citroen C5 aircross

I was looking at the space tourer and was getting close to looking for final choice when I came across:

‘Stellantis wet belt’.

I had no knowledge of this so I am...

Hello guys,
I have a C3 KFU 1.4 petrol 16v 2008 that has a very odd Aux belt tensioner.
kfu c3 aux belt tensioner.jpg

On the car its upside down vs this picture.

Question is. How am i supposed to release the tension on the belt with this tensioner. I tried turning the 15mm nut on the pulley wheel clockwise and it just started to turn, not...

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum but I'm sure I'll be popping on here now and then. My girlfriend has a Citoen ZX 3DR. The drivers side manual window regulator has broke and I've been trying to find a replacement for a while now. Havn't seen any 3DR ZXs being broken up at all only 5DR. The only regulators I can find are LH ones. Other than that...

I’ve fallen in love with the S1 again!

Failed its MOT in early March but due to health issues have not been able to get it sorted and MOT’ed again until today.

Ended up fitting new spheres all around as the diaphragms had gone on two spheres and they couldn’t be regassed.

Went for IFHS front comfort spheres and fitted a pair of 40 bar early...