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I have a Citroen C3 from the year 2003 with the 1.1 Engine.

Suddenly, the radio and multifunction display stopped working.

The radio still lights up when lights are on, but the display doesn't. To make things more confusing a few days ago, it suddenly started working again (MF Screen lit up and sound came from the radio), but after 30 seconds or...

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I recently posted about an eoyls fluid reset and also mentioned I'm looking at getting the steering rack replaced.

One of the Admins, Marc (Givemeabreak) I believe, mentioned that there are two variations of rack for my vehicle, C5 20011 1.6hdi estate.

I did make a contribution as I think it is a worthwhile donation due to the wealth of...

Hello all, and thanks for accepting my request to join this forum.

I have an issue with my Xsara Picasso (58 plate) in that the central locking has stopped working. To be fair it's a fairly old and a little tatty, but I got it about a year ago because it's so practical. There were a few things wrong with it which I've slowly been fixing, but in...

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Do you guys know how can I find the part number for the front fog light cable harness?

Thanks a lot!!

Hi I've got these error codes up on my car do you think this is the ad blue pump or the eolys fluid pump or possible wireing or fault in ecu I'll attach the error codes thanks

Evening all

Just putting a 2.0 HDI DW10CTED4 back together and need a bit of info.
When I started working on this I found 2 injectors had been leaking and had filled the area around the injectors and wiring with carbon and tar,
I had to chisel my way in and the 2 injector harness's came out in pieces.
Everything is now cleaned and 2 new wiring...

the clips that hold the blind I'm place have snapped off. how major a fix is this going to be.. can you get new fixings or is it a roof lining off and complicated process

have a problem with the dash saying both of the front doors are open which has knocked off a few features I like like parking assistance, auto hand break off , start stop and hill start.

I have error codes -

b175c - suspected failure of the door opening switch on the driver side

B173a- fault in the status of the drivers door for the...

Gentlemen, I have a problem with the EW10J4S engine. I'm experiencing a power drop issue. I've performed several compression tests, and the results vary every time (I used two different devices for the measurements).

I have a cone air filter installed, and the sound it produces is very loud. I tried installing the same cone filter on an identical...

Good morning, I have a C5 AirC PHEV 180Cv from this year, and I'm a little disappointed with it for this reason and I would ask for help if I can. The automatic gearbox behaves irritatingly, especially if the engine is running and not in EV mode, whenever I'm about to stop at an intersection, for example, I feel some hiccups or jerks, which is...

Hi there,

After my xsara Picasso died I bought another Citroën, this time a C3 1.2 vti with 205,000 km on the clock.
After doing some research, I found out about the timing belt/oil issues, and the other related issues that are troubling this engine. However, I bought the car from a local mechanic, who himself bought it with a botched engine....

Hi everyone

I've been the proud owner of a C4 hatchback since 2017 bought new from main dealership. We have never had a problem with it until last week when the TPMS
started to play up and the RED TYRE symbol remained fixed in dash.

It started to show that several tyres had low pressures and needed inflating. On checking, all pressures were...

My Citroen C5 Aircross AC is getting cut off after driving for few kilometers and also sometimes it doesn't blow cold air from the start itself. When I accelerate the car or apply sudden brakes the cooling starts again.
It's acting so strangely, the car is in company service center from 1 week and they refilled the gas changed the thermostat and...

Gwin is a good girl. Inspector did have to rev her pretty hard to get the emissions down.

He pointed at my inside door lock repair and said it was clever, like mac , a TV program. Eventually showed me on his phone, macgyver from the 80s. Blimey that brought back memories. We had a laugh about the a team too, which I watched a lot!

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My rear brakes suddenly started grinding. On investigation I found the rear caliper appeared to be out of line and is scraping against the inside of the wheel - metal against metal.

Are the bolts likely to have bent - is it best to fit a new caliper with new bolts.

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I'm pondering getting a C5 X 1.2 Shine Plus / MAX trim. Haven't tried one out in the flesh yet, but have a few questions for any owners out there.

A common complaint in reviews is a jerky gearbox at low speeds or in slow moving traffic. How have you found it?

Realistic MPG?

Does the radar cruise control perform well? A few reviews said it...

Hi I have a Citroen Ds5 2015 automatic, 97k on clock

I was driving on dual carrigeway yesterday hit approx 60mph when an error flashed up saying 'ESP/ASR fault take vehicle for repair' there was also a loss of power where the car refused to go above 50mph and took an age to change gear. Managed to get it home and restart car and the error message...

Hi, I've asked for any suggestions a few days back but only one reply. In comparing to so many for other issues I thought I might ask again?
1.6 THP 162HP EAT6 auto 38000 miles only and full service history.
It shows engine malfunction with codes coming up P1336, P1337, P1338 combustion misfiring cylinder 1 and cylinder 2??
When on the dashboard...

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I have a 2021 Citroen Relay which has started cutting out. The issue appears to have started when I ran out of fuel and had to top up with a jerry can. The van starts fine but when moving if any more than very slight pressure on the accelerator causes the van to cut out. In order to restart the van requires the van to come to a complete...

Hello again.
Some more questions on my Citroen C4. It has the 1.5 Blue HDI engine. I know about the timing chain being 7mm and also about the non recalled timing chain and bits upgrade. Are there any other problems with this engine that I should be aware of. I am not having problems and it is a very nice car both to be in and to drive. I am a bit...

Good day to everyone,

I am new here but I need urgent help from you guys, as I saw many of you have already encountered different problems and you managed to solved them with information found here or shared from other places.

I have used the search function, but I did not find someone which had the same issue as mine and a step by step of how...

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This morning was trying to open the car with the fob clicker and it didn’t work. Tried opening manually with the key, also didn’t work (tried both keys) the driver door is shut. Red light inside the car keeps blinking.
Called a locksmith and he could not pry the door open by pulling on the interior door handle.
He tested the transponder...

I've got a 2015 Dispatch 1.6hdi starts fine and will rev to 5000+rpm then as soon as you stick it in gear it goes into limp mode. Won't rev above 2500rpm sat idle or 3000rpm driving. 2nd gear up hills it's just gutless

The only DTC codes up are;
P0460 Fuel Level Measurement - Variation Outside Tolerance
0157 External Air Temperature Information...

Im getting 500-550 miles per tank , is this about right , no idea how big the fuel tank is ? :)

Hi Guys,

Can anyone please recommend an OBD2-ECU device to read, do some diagnostics,
and clear codes for a Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6HDi (2008) ?
I have watched so many videos on youtube, and none the wiser.

In particular, currently I am trying to monitor and clear DPF faults.

I usually buy old cars(at least 10yrs old), and do not need anything...

Hello is it true the rear disk/bearing nut should be torqued 300nm?

c4 2008 1.6 BioFlex

So it’s my wife’s father’s funeral, I’ve dropped our son to nursery, come home, showered, she’s gone to car and plugged her phone in. I’ve come out and as I leave front door, alarm goes off so I turn off.

Now, not sure if related but when I turn the car on I can’t get anything on either display than the key icon. I’ve tried both sets of keys....

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I have a C5 Aircross from 2019 with the 2.0 BlueHDI 180 engine.

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

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I want to replace the engine coolant in the near future and I am looking for the correct procedure .

As far as I know the car has a map-controlled thermostat and there is a specific procedure to bleed the coolant system and get the...

What could be causing this?

So, these are the codes my citroën aircross is throwing. While driving, windshield wiper turns on, alarm goes off, airbag, abs, check engine light and service light turn on, all the while tachometer and speedometer stop working.

Totally random, intermitent and without fix intervals between. Fixes itself either...

So, so, so desperate.

6 weeks ago, car wouldn't start. Push button: click-click and nothing. Go for an hour walk. Try again: she starts. Go for a 1.5 hour ?if all is 'cured'.

3 weeks later, electronic park brake will not engage. However ... if you turn off ignition and wait for the computer to shutdown, THEN hit park brake, it DOE engage. So, we...

Hi hope someone can't point me in the right direction for fault finding a none spinning blower fan.

Fan spins up when removed and put across a 12v battery.

Speed control module has been swapped for a known working unit - have also tried bridging the connector block with it disconnected.

Relay under bonnet seems ok - both wires coming out read...

I'm struggling with my blower motor. on my grand picasso MK2 2014 VIN# VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

It just suddenly just stopped working, replaced with a brand new motor #9849784380 & still nothing. I'm getting a voltage of between 3-12v from the resistor depending on the speed setting (14v in). I did notice that the V seems to drop as the speed goes up is...

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I am trying to repair a Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006, 2.0HDi. This car has a problem while driving, as the engine power falls (decreases)... I have to change speeds 5-4-3-2-1 then again 1-2-3-4-5.

Someone used a diagnostic tool on my car, so I get this error (no other errors appears):

P1521 - Clutch switch signal; consistency with vehicle...

Hello, might be stupid question. I have 2012 citroen Ds5 2.0 hdi hybrid and there is button at steeringwheel that says eco. I thought it was for start stop, but there is no start stop, because every time i stop, the electric motor kicks in and diesel stops. So is this button for something else? Also i see ECO on guage, it shows how eco i am...

Hi, can anybody give me an advice, what to change or check for the P2566 error. The car runs normally, maybe a little increase in consumption of diesel..app 0.2l for 100km
OBD scanner shows the : TURBOCHARGER Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
Only that error. Where is the position of this sensor? Thanks for any advice.

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I have a friend who has a Citroen DISPATCH 2.0 HDi make year 2006. The engine wont start. I hooked a Lexia and wasn't able to communicate with the CPH. We switched the CPH and the ignition key with ones that we detached from a wracked Dispatch. Now the Lexia can communicate with the CPH, but the engine wont start. BTW with the new set the...

Are there any common issues on new dispatches, 2020 plate.

No start
No crank
Key fob stopped working
Ignition lights come on as normal
Fault codes:
ECU:
P0215:72 principle relay control
However I've seen that code also on vans running fine.
BSI:
U1f28:87 no comms with steering wheel switch module
(Although looking at the stalk and ring, the ring...

Hello and first of all a healthy new year to everyone here in the forum :)

I have already invested a lot of time in the topic of additive tank and ECU reset and tried various DiagBox versions, unfortunately without success.

What is the correct way to reset the level of the additive tank to 100% in the engine ECU of a Citroen Jumpy K0 (2018)?...

Hi all I am new here hope someone can help.

just recently replaced Thermostat housing Manufacturer Part Number
9804160380, 98 041 603 80.

unfortunately it is leaking from one of the hoses that connects to the thermostat housing see picture. it looks like the hose had a o-ring rubber that had been damaged or not sure if someone tried to add the...

Just wondering what the collective group's thoughts on on the C4 Grand Picasso Series 2.

Lovely looking car from the front but I am less bothered about the aesthetics.

I am considering whether I should get one to replace the Xantia S2. I'd be looking for one with either free or £20 road tax or even the £35 bracket.

I've been lurking and reading...

I have a Citroen c4 grand Picasso mk2 (2016) diesel. Which recently broken down whilst I was driving home. When I started the car again I could drive a few feet before the car would cut out again.

So, I called the AA out and they informed me that the following error codes had shown up:
* U1109
* U1213
* U1218
* P1632

The car had some smoke...

Further to my last post on thread “ battery going flat,if I do need to change the starter , how hard is it? Looks a right p I t a, as can only see one bolt, how many are there?

Hi my berlingo van doors was open one night as I was unloading my van, all of a sudden the horn started beeping but solid for 20 seconds at least, I tried locking and unlocking but this didn’t stop the noise, so I pulled the horn fuse as it kept doing this every 30 minutes and was getting really annoying, since pulling the fuse the horn has...

Hi guys, hoping someone can help. Dispatch van the horn started going off while parked up. Now it stopped after about a minute then proceed to beep every few minutes. The horn dose not work when I press the steering wheel for the horn. I've had to take the horn fuse out to stop it. Any ideas would be much appreciated, thanks guys

Just fitted a new battery to one of my keys and can't synchronise i, turns the ignition on but won't open the doors.. In the book it says' put key in ignition, switch on and hold button 'C' down for 10 seconds' doesn't work. Was working OK before I changed the battery but only when it was warm. The other key doesn't work and I have tried the same...

UPDATE: Oil change now done.. details here

I'm planning to change as much of the oil in the AM6 box as possible.
Having read several guides and seen a few YouTube videos (some in English) most people are content with removing the drain plug and allowing the 3 or so litres of oil to drain then refit the plug and add JWS3309 (in my case) until it...

Got a weird issue with central locking the van won’t unlock with remote central locking but unlocks with key. The remote locking will then work after unlocked with the key this is to stop the alarm going off. When I get in van is sometimes says economy activated but battery is at 12.7 v so doubt it’s the battery. I’ve changed key fob battery and...

Citroen C4 GP, year 2015.
Had the battery replaced by local specialist, but now have 'Service' light on, 'Engine Fault' suggested and 'ECO OFF' and can't activate. The fitter / supplier has tried to reset the system (BSi) by the procedure suggested in this forum, BSi Reset / Battery Disconnection / Reconnection but unfortunately this did not...

As per the title, both dip beams failed simultaneously.

I've checked the fuses under the bonnet (F17 and F18 15amp according to the vehicle handbook). Both good and no corrosion evident.

Both dip bulbs checked off the car, both light up. Quick check with DMM shows lack of power to the dip bulb connectors on both sides.

Main beam and ALL other...

I just got a May 2023 reg diesel C4 Shine Plus, and it appears to have no 'night view' facility on the reversing camera. I also have a C5 Aircross, and that and the two Berlingos before it had OK night view reversing cameras that appear to have high night sensitivity. Can anyone tell me if the C4 car should have comparable night view reversing...