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Hi I’m not sure if I’m on the right part to ask a question about my Citroen C3. I’m not very good with things online. I have a 2014 Citroen C3. The EML came on 5 weeks ago. The RAC said I needed a new lambda sensor so took to garage and had this done. 2 days later light came on again and RAC said my spark plugs were broke so paid for 3 new ones....

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Am I right in thinking this trim comes away from the main bumper? If so does it come away without removing the entire rear bumper first? Also does this section from a C4 Picasso also fit or is the Grand Picasso unique? Thanks

Morning Marc,

I'm losing the will to live trying to trace down wiring with the 12.11 Diagrams I have for RPO 8001 on.

My S2 is 8744 and I see that you had/have a C5 Mk1 with the same engine. Would you mind dragging me up the three diagrams for the ignition / injection on that car of yours please?

I have a splice in the engine bay which has an...

The power gremlins have arrived for Xmas. Many threads on this subject so to say it’s not uncommon is an understatement. In a nutshell the power and nippiness have been noticably reduced to the point of frustration when considering overtaking. I have checked the usual suspects with the help of past threads,
This is what I’ve found/done so far:...

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I have a problem with my Grand C4 picasso 2012 1.6 ehdi.

First I had P1A9C code and I replaced the start stop capacitor. But the problem presists.

I received new error code. P1AA0 and I dont understand what is the problem?

P1A9C is not present, now I have P1AA0 code.

Somebody can what the problem is.

I wonder if anyone can give me links to high def. photos of the 'dark side' of this engine- that is the are around the EGR cooler, injector common rail and the fuel pump.
I am in the process of a rebuild, and not having the where with all to lift the engine out, the job is being done in situ.
My problem is that this area of the engine was taken...

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On my K9 2019 1.5 blueHDI 130, with 36200miles we started getting emissions problems. Starting at the beginning of February. In the past 2 months Citroen have replaced the Adblue injector, downstream NOx sensor, forced regen of DPD. It faulted again so they carried out a software update. Then again a week later so they replaced the Adblue tank...

Hi I have a B9 2011 1.6 Diesel multispace and over the past few weeks on occasion when i start it, it starts up and idles but it will not rev. Also noted when this happens is the rear dash illuminations (to light the clocks, speedo etc.) does not work when i have this issue. I have scanned the vehicle with a diagnostic tool but i have no issues....

Citroen c3 picasso.

Why did i do it. Well needed abit more room but not massive ammounts so this was my choice
2012 1.6hdi. New clutch last Jan 2022. Plenty of service history and under 90,000 miles .

Bad points.
Back fog light cracked car park marks
Warning on dash after 90 mile drive
Engine oil pressure high stop engine
This then came on...

Hi everyone,

I've been working on this on and off for the past 6-ish months. I designed it for myself and my specific use case, but I figured there was no reason not to share. I know the guy that runs the Comfortable Car Club Youtube channel recently released his own design. Mine is not meant to compete with that and I'm not looking to step on...

So in the game of leakage whack-a-mole, I noticed another little oil dribble under a different spot of my 2011 C5 X7 today.

It appears to be around the spring? going into the right rear caliper, the left one shows no sign of leaking. If anyone has an insight into where this might be coming from would be much appreciated.

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hey, apologies upfront if this is wrong place or method to ask about this.

I've bought a 2009 Citroen C4 1.6 as a second car but with a quirk, its front wipers are not working -so its tad risky to drive it in rainy days =) Rear one works well and I've checked the fuses, so it is not that. What part should I check or change, if I can ? If anybody...

Diagram also in this thread? Is it possible, when you have access next time, to get information about the ECU connections for this one VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] Thank you

What's is the socket size and torque for the front hub nut? Need to get it out but it seems huge for the size of the car. Measured it seems 35 or 36mm but want to be sure

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How many litres are there in the hydraulic tank of the C5 X7. I consulted Wikileaks 😂but they couldn’t tell me. I couldn’t find it in my manual but that didn’t surprise me.
Don

Hello guys, here again, I have a problem with my citroen c5. It won't raise to the normal drive height. It happen on the way to work, I got the message on board ,,Suspension fault max 90km/h ,, I know what this message means, that the fuse is bad and have no power to the pump.

I check the maxi fuse and everything is ok. I disconect the battery...

Hello!

I own a 2014 C5 2.2 HDI and my pops got a 2015 2.0 HDI, which has an extra button I wish I had : interior tailgate opening button, situated on the right near the steering wheel.
My car has the blank buttons. I was wondering if there is any schematic for the 2015 model that I could mimic in order to have the same feature.
Important mention:...

Cars are being scrapped because people can't get hold of the 5270VP hydraulic pipe which takes LDS from the long front to back pipe to the centre spheres.

I may have a source of these and of the pipes out to the struts and repair sections for the long front to back pipe.

Is anyone interested? I'm on the verge of buying what I need (from...

Good morning all, this is my first post so please be gentle.

I work at a school and among our small fleet is our 2016 C4 Picasso.

In a nutshell, it doesn’t like to start! It is a push button start and initially we thought the battery was the issue as it had caused us some other problems, so we had that changed but it hasn’t solved the problem,...

My Dispatch van is now completely dead with no response when trying to start and system error messages on the display.
I wonder if there are any Citroen electronics experts who would be able to come and see the van where it is parked as it is completely immobile.
I’m in Bourton on the Water GL54.

Can you tell me as I give you the VIN number whether I have a single mass or dual mass wheel in my car? It is about Berlingo b9 1.6hdi

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I fixed up this car (clutch, cam belt, sump inspect/clean etc) and sold it to a friend , after about 500 miles it has some running problems , EML, antipollution warning , loss of power. He took it to a garage and they replaced the EGR valve. The fault came back and eventually car cut out on him on the motorway. It was towed...

I have a Citroen Picasso C3 1.6 VTR 2011. I have been told that I may have a broken engine mounting or that the engine chassis wherevtge mounting is may have cracked and need welding. As there is a sound coming from the drivers side when going over a bump or when I turn the engine of at rimes.

My question is,

1. Does the engine need to come out...

As per the title, I'm looking to pick the brains of anyone on here who has experience converting DW series engines to mechanical injection. Mainly RHY/RHZ because that's what I have laying around. (I need to get in touch with Darren Lobb really, can't remember the password for my 306oc account though & AFAIK he's only done 16v ones with stupid...

Noticed slight water ingress recently and have just seen that the rubber weather sealing strip is torn between glass and bodywork.
Has anyone ever replaced this? Is it a window out job?
Cheers
Bailey.

For some strange reason my c2 lx has deadlocked it self I've got the key but the drivers door won't work or the central locking on the key fob won't work I've got the bonnet open I've tried disconnecting the battery and also managed to force open drivers door slightly to get a long stick to press the lock/unlock button on dash and the door handle...

Hi everyone,

Just curious if someone already changed the oil seal from injection pump on RHH engine. The pump code is 9424A050A and is known that oil from the engine is dropping on the antifreeze hose coming from the water pump and in time that hose will break. I know that there is also a service bulletin with this issue.
I just bought the oil...

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I have just had the adblue tank/pump and pipe replaced on my K9 2019 Berlingo. Please can someone confirm if the pipe should be exposed like it is in the picture?

Thanks

Am I correct in believing I should only use Citroen or total LDS fluid or are others available?

I brought some car plan power steering and suspension fluid on the advice of a man in a motor factors. It does say it meets the standard of Citroen LDS, but it's a green colour, and the stuff in my car is orange.

Can anybody tell me what size replacement torx screw I need for the front abs sensor on a C4 Grand Picasso 2007

The XUD crank is used in the 1868cc DW8 normally aspirated diesel. (501H1). The DW8 is really an XUD with a bit of a makeover!
However the 1997cc HDi uses a different crankshafts, 501E2 without rollers, or 501E3 with.
XUD, DW8 and HDI do all use the same crank bearings.
Why change a good thing!!! XUD diesel been going strong for 20 years now, and...

Hi.

Not sure if this is the correct sub forum, so please move if not...

Looking to change my 22yo Xsara as the body has reached the end of its line without an unfeasible investment.

No real budget at the minute, but around £16k at minute is my intention.

Disappointed in some cars I've looked at so far. Was in a new 5 Series and thought the...

Morning,

Well I got a call last night from my mate's garage to say that the car is ready for collection.

As you may know, if you have read my other recent post regarding the strut top leak, I was up there at the weekend and have regassed the spheres.

The car has no immobiliser keypad so I've no idea how the stop solenoid is wired or what to, if...

Really need some advice here 🤦‍♂️
My 2010 2.0 hdi dispatch won't start.. I'm not getting any rpm reading on dash or diagnostics either. It now turns over about 5 times then stops cranking, I have to turn the key again for it to then crank another 5 times, I've tried 2 fully charged batteries and also jumped from my 2.0 diesel s max.
Strangely,...

Hi, noticed the wife’s clutch was slipping on her c4 so I guess I’m looking to replace the flywheel too? I have been told I can get away with just the clutch kit but…….. may as well change the flywheel , it’s done just over 100k so think it’s needs doing , no previous service history so what do you think ?
I’ll post the reg and vin number in the...

Hello,

I have a C5 Aircross from 2019 with Shine-Pack and Full-LED headlights .

VIN: VR7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

In general ALL lights are working. When driving with High-Beam, visibility is great.
But I am annoyed by the poor visibility when driving with Dipped-Beam . On Dipped-Beam the lights point to low to ground and it is dangerous to drive, because...

Hello everyone!
I’m having problem with my front windows on a Citroen C4. When I press the button to ope the driver front window, both front windows are opening and if I try to open the passenger front window using the driver side button it doesn’t work.

The passenger front window works fine if I open and close the from the passenger side.

Any...

Hi all really struggling with this one my car turns over but will not start. If I spray easy start in after a while she will run but you have to hold high revs. I had it on Lexia and only fault code was fuel rail pressure sensor signal fault, I tested the wiring to it and plugged in sensor to see it at 0.5v with key on, changed the sensor itself...

My old EOLYS ECU failed, and I need to fit a replacement. Thanks to help from this forum, I've been able to get at the old ECU, and using a Lexia, I've been able to prove that the old ECU cannot read the fuel cap status, whereas the new ECU reads it fine.
I've used the Lexia to reconfigure the new ECU, which came from a 1.6 engine to be suitable...

Hi all, new to the group, just bought an accident damaged c4, it needed a new ABS pump, swapped that over with a 2nd hand one with all the same numbers, bled it all and all is fine. Only problem i have now is error code C139D, longitudinal acceleration sensor, won't go away, anybody had any issues with this? Is it a case of swapping the sensor?...

Guys,

Can anyone tell me to save me wasting my time stripping out a later S1 window regulator system, whether the part numbers are identical for this window regulator complete between this VIN ending 008E6285 (a late X1 and VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]?

I imagine it's a mare of a job and one I will relish...

I know the Electro valves are important, I'm assuming they interact with the EGR. How can you tell if an Electo valve is faulty?? I'm only asking as one of them wants to suck my finger off but the other is very weak in comparison.

Hello all,

I've recently taken on an '08 X7 Tourer that was going for reasonable money (or perhaps it's just a form of madness :lol:)
Engine and Gearbox are sound, but the hydraulic systems doesn't respond to cabin commands and the car is showing Suspension Faulty .

I'd managed to get it home, gently, and I'm getting stuck into resolving the...

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I have 2009 Berlingo 1.6 hdi 110 with 66,000 miles, always maintained and never driven hard. The Friday before Christmas I noticed a light hollow tapping noise coming from the engine, I thought it was a noisy tappet but it got worse and louder, like all sixteen tappets are loose, a couple of times I heard a screeching noise, I can smell...

Hi all I am looking at a C2 for a friend, when they leave it overnight the lights can sometimes stay on and flatten the battery.

The fault can be simulated by wiggling the headlamp stalk around, the free play in it then causes the lights to turn on.

I have ordered a new stalk and stripped the Comms unit, however the stalk has a 7-pin ribbon type...

Hi all,
I’ve just bought a 2008 C2 VTS Code, a great little car that’s better than I expected. Accordingly, I’m happy to use it on longer runs rather than just locally & I’m wondering if I can easily retrofit cruise control by installing a column stalk to the left of the steering wheel. I know some earlier cars were fitted with steering wheel...

Hi FCF Team,

I have looked to see if this question is covered elsewhere, but don't think so? Sorry if being dorf!

On a 2009 Xsara Picasso petrol 1.6 DOHC.

Turn on ignition and even before engine start the car beeps once and the 'ABS fault non-function' message comes up.
But car drives normally and the light stays on all the time.

OBD reader...

seem to have had someone try to break into the car - maybe - the door lock cover has been broken on the drivers side

Is this just something that clips on or has the mounting broken

here hopefully are 2 images - 1 of the broken cap drivers door and 1 of the passengers side for comparison

is this something i could just clip on myself - if i got...

My MK2 auto four speed.

I've owned for nine years now and with previous owners, no record of an auto box fluid change.

The cars still feels okay. It does have a low rev judder, which I've read is normal for my 2.0L petrol.

I drive 6000 per year and very few short town journeys.

Is worth my paying for a fluid change? Or just leave as is.

Looking through some old posts I came across this from Wed May 08, 2019 8:41 pm

A friend which have a C5 III from 2009 has recently charged the spheres with nitrogen. Before charging, the front spheres were measured and the pressure was 30 and 35 bars, the nominal pressure when the spheres are new is 55 bars. The discharging rate of original...