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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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16 Jul 2019, 16:23
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01

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DS5 suspension

by qprdude » 08 Oct 2018, 22:05
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I've almost come to terms with DS5 ownership after 16 months. I tried a 2.2 l Jaguar XF at the weekend and was completely underwhelmed.
It felt dated and sluggish, even though it was the 190bhp version rather than the 163.?
It was fairly nice and reasonably specced, but it didn't fold its'self around me and whisper buy me now !
OK, the reason I...

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After looking around for a suspension upgrade for my DS5 I finally bit the bullet when a front spring snapped. I change my rear shocks for Sachs at £88 for the pair & Kilren springs that are made by Sachs (same company). It doesn’t skip across the road anymore but just get a little wiggle which feels much safer. I also change the front springs for...
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Today, 07:53
Ds7 CrossBack slow to pull away

by 2e1ilh » 09 Jul 2019, 05:55

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Hi, guys, is anyone experiencing the ds7 CrossBack being slow to pull away on occasions? I have not taken it in to garage yet but wonder if any of you guys have spotted this? I have 3500M on clock so not due service till Nov. Also my auto stop and start seems to have deactivate the green light comes on but the countdown timer doesn’t read.

Dean

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I have noticed that a few times, but thought it was me, rather than the car. I'll take a bit more notice if it happens again. Mileage 8,500.
Mike

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Yesterday, 21:32
Start/Stop Issue Advise needed, Belt Tension?

by lesliepg » 12 Dec 2018, 09:54
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Hi Guys,

I have an issue with my 2012 1.6 e-hdi DS5. My car has Start/Stop system, when I come to a stop the engine stops and goes into ECO mode (Green ECO Light on) when I lift the brake I hear a squeal then the engine doesn't restart. I have to put the car back into netural and press the engine start button to get the engine started again. I...

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That’s not really good enough. If you are sure you asked for the top and bottom tensioners (regardless of the recall) they should of done it and only charged you partially for the lower one if the top one happened to be free of charge.

The labour is the killer on these jobs, so I would talk to the service manager and say that they have not done...
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Yesterday, 19:38
Rear Parking sensors wiring

by Johnyboy64 » 13 Jul 2019, 18:13

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Hi to all.
I'm having problems finding which is the reverse live on my DS4 2013.
I've had the bumper repaired, and while it was off the guy drilled/sprayed/fitted my £8 Ebay reversing sensors.
I said I'd finish the wiring off.
Easy.
No it's not.
I've got the emanuals prog installed but it won't let me look at wiring diagrams without the RPO...

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Thanks for the reply.
I understood it was pin 2, but the drawing is configured 624513, not 123456 or 654321, which confused me.
Anyway, I had to strip the side trims etc out to get at the cables and unwrap them to find the 2205 number, which I'd have preferred not to do.
2205 is the grey wire, so it must be 123456 from the bottom up, brown being...

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14 Jul 2019, 16:02
Is there a live supply at the rear of the DS5 that supply 12v when reverse is selected? Not by splicing the rev wire.

by David19 » 12 Jul 2019, 12:27

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I have just brought a DS5 auto that does not have a reverse camera, is there a plug point that a factory fitted reverse camera would plug into at the back so I can utilise the signal for a third party camera?

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DS5 1.6 THP Performance Line, need to splice into the rev light wire to send a signal for my third party rev cam, I have a specific relay for can bus system it worked fine on my C4 airdream - anyone know if it should work on my DS5?

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13 Jul 2019, 06:06
Driver Electric seat DS7

by DS7-Ciaran » 09 Jul 2019, 19:34

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Hi there, does anyone know how to stop the drivers seat from moving back after stopping and whilst exiting the vehicle?

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Suffice it to say, I turned mine off. Me too. Apart from anything else it's a large current draw without the battery being under charge. This will only accelerate the degradation of said battery and removal of money from your wallet earlier than needs be.

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Last post by Paul-R
10 Jul 2019, 22:26
DS Park Pilot

by DS7-Ciaran » 07 Jul 2019, 02:31

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Hey there I have just purchased a nearly new DS7 Ultra Prestige auto diesel. Was the park pilot function an option on this model or fitted as standard?

Ciarán

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Thank you mine has everything listed above but the parking then I guess.

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07 Jul 2019, 16:49
Fusebox

by VRF28 » 28 Jun 2019, 15:45

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Hi i just got my DS7 crossback 225 ultra prestige on Tuesday.
I need to fit a front and rear dashcam to the car but i need the fusebox diagram.
Can anybody help please.

200miles and enjoying the car still finding out how everything works.
Any info or shortcuts let me know.
Thank you

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Thank you for your help I will give it a go.
Look forward to finding out about the DS7 as I go along.
I will let you know if this works.

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Last post by VRF28
28 Jun 2019, 19:17
Download app catelog

by robert_wing » 20 Jun 2019, 14:09

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I've been trying to download the app catalog on my Ds but not having much luck. Tried the house wifi vodaphone mobile broadband, ee and BT it gets to about 80% then tells me to look at the DS app.

Am i doing something stupid or is it a problem?
Cheers

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Its the one you can download in the car, not the IOS/Android app

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Last post by robert_wing
27 Jun 2019, 20:30
Ds5 2.0HDI 180 Sport

by ryan282 » 22 Jun 2019, 16:38

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Hi everyone,
wanted to introduce myself

i have recently got a 2015 (citroen) DS5 and got to say what a beautiful car it is to own and drive.
its the best car ive ever owned and i hope to keep it for many years to come.

The quality of the ride is exceptional (if a little harsh over potholes!!)
and the build quality seems to be as good if not...

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=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

Welcome!

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Last post by p4n05
24 Jun 2019, 13:12
New DS7 Owner

by robert_wing » 17 Jun 2019, 13:06

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Hello,

Just recently picked up my DS7 performance line, loving the comfort.

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Glad you’re enjoying the car, and welcome to the forum!

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Last post by TheBadger
18 Jun 2019, 23:53
New DS forum - proud owner of DS7 Crossback here

by Marve » 02 Sep 2018, 10:29
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Hello all,

Good to finally see a DS forum. I couldn´t find it anywhere else.

I have a DS7 crossback since April 2018 and I am very happy about it. It drives great and especially the lights and the inside interior is more than excellent.

I would like to exchange experiences with other users.

Till soon.

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Welcome.
Great car I love mine too.
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Last post by Mrs DS7
16 Jun 2019, 14:44
DS7 Crossback - Breakdown with 9000 km !!!

by TLC_Media » 01 Jun 2019, 09:07

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Yesterday i had my worst experience with a car company ever :

My DS7 Crossback : The red wrench showed up on the display and the Message Energy Fault - Repair Needed !
The car wasn't able to drive properly, sometimes a little bit with reduced power, sometimes not.

Around lunch time i talked to DS Assistance and help has been promised.
This first...

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I'd have to question the dealership - surely they should have ran a diagnostic on it to confirm the error and if they are clueless should of contacted PSA in France for advice - unlikely to be an isolated error. Perhaps they have insufficiently trained technicians on this model being so new. Either way it does not inspire confidence for the driver...

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06 Jun 2019, 08:54
DS3 fuel gauge issue

by Lees150815 » 22 May 2019, 12:10

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Hi all, looking for some help, I just purchased a 61 plate DS3 diesel. When first driving the car the fuel gauge was upto the 3rd line and I decided to put £25 of diesel in it. After that the Iines disappeared and it was displaying the fuel as to low on dashboard. After a few days I put £20 in it which took the diesel gauge only upto 3 lines which...

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Ok, so you have the sender gauge unit without pump.

You'll need a suitable tool to remove the fixing ring:

DS3 D.PNG

Removal
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the rear seat.

DS3 A.PNG DS3B.PNG
Remove the blanking piece (1).
CAUTION: Before uncoupling them, clean the click-on connectors (If necessary).
CAUTION: Plug the click-fit unions...

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
28 May 2019, 21:43
Reverse Camera

by p4n05 » 17 May 2019, 10:40

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Good morning all,

The rear view camera on my DS5 (2012 model) is great in the day but quite useless in a dark carpark or in the evenings. i have replaced teh reverse lights with LED ones as well as the numberplate ones but still not much luck. Has anyone done anything to resolve the poor quality issues?

Many thanks

Panos

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Thank you Marc!

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17 May 2019, 13:25
Belt or Chain

by p4n05 » 14 May 2019, 13:28

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Good afternoon all,

I have been lurking around on the site for a while and decided to register and ask a question :)

Does anyone know if the 2012 model DS5 2.0 HDI has a cambelt or a cam-chain? I havent got the car with me to check the VIN as i m on the motorbike and away from home for a few days.

Many thnkas

Panos

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Excellent thank you Marc :)

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14 May 2019, 14:16
DS7 towbar

by Silvershark » 18 Apr 2019, 19:24

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Hi Everyone. I received my new DS7 on Monday
I ordered a factory fitted towbar as an optional extra. It wasn't easy trying to find any information on this prior to ordering and even just to find out if it was detachable was difficult enough. Even the dealers were struggling to confirm or find info on it. Anyway it was confirmed as detachable,...

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There is definitely no switch fitted to the towbar. It appears mine is not fully automatic and that is what the handle is for under the number to the left of the towbar. It still will not release the towbar so garage it is for sure

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22 Apr 2019, 17:45
Ds5 reversing camera problem

by Voolten » 20 Apr 2019, 19:47

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Hi,

I have got a slight problem with my reverse camera on 2013 Ds5. Sometimes when I put the car in reverse, the camera is having like a split image where bottom of the car show on top half of the screen, and top part shows on the bottom half of the screen. Few times the camera did not work at all, I just had an image of the car displayed on the...

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Pop your VIN up here and I’ll see if there is anything else I have on the wiring.

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
20 Apr 2019, 21:45
OBD not working

by Badboybriands5 » 04 Dec 2018, 23:16

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I am looking for a fuse for the OBD socket as I have no power at the OBD. It was working fine a few months ago, but I recently had to plug in diagnostics and found I have no power. I have a DS5 2014. Can anyone help with the location of the correct fuse so I can check it, or has anyone else had the same problem.Thanks.

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Fuse 2 I think in the BSI Module. Your owners manual should list it.

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Last post by Dibber
09 Apr 2019, 00:38
DS5 2016 mirrorlink

by stevewynne17 » 07 Apr 2019, 13:10

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hi i have a 16 reg ds5 is there anyway to connect my phone to mirrorlink i've tried but it's not happening [-o< [-o<

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ok cheers

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Last post by stevewynne17
07 Apr 2019, 19:40
Maintenance due in XX weeks - get rid of it

by Marve » 14 Mar 2019, 20:51

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Hello,

Anyone knows how to get this warning in the display away that says every time I start the car ¨maintenance due in XX weeks¨?

Another related question: Am I obliged to do the maintenance with the dealer? They said it was necessary to keep the 2 year warranty... But as I only drove 9.000 KM in my first year, I don´t really feel like...

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Hello all,
Thanks for the answers on the maintenance. I will check with the dealer if they can do a ¨light¨ maintenance.
It looks like there is a potential downside in doing the maintenance outside the official dealer, so it is probably not worth the risk.

Have a nice day,

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Last post by Marve
01 Apr 2019, 17:44
DS7 Crossback owners question. Exhaust trim.

by DS7Crossback » 29 Mar 2019, 22:56

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Hi everyone. New user here!

I am considering the DS7 for my next car. I’ve notices some have chrome fake exhaust trim and some have black plastic. From research it seems the petrol models have chrome while diesel just have black plastic. Can anyone confirm if this is the case? If so is it possible to spec the diesel with chrome as it’s a diesel...

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Thanks for the quick reply. From what I can gather while speccing a car is the two smaller engines have black plastic while the two larger have chrome. Regardless of which trim level is selected. Which is a shame as I wanted Prestige but also wanted the smaller 1.5 Diesel engine.

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Last post by DS7Crossback
29 Mar 2019, 23:16
DS5 oil warning

by zipdip » 23 Mar 2019, 11:47

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Hi all,well I had the car serviced,the mechanic said the diesel filter looked as though it had never been changed,and the pollen filters were completely full of crap,still all put right now,one small question,before I had the service when I started the car from cold I used to get in the right dash pod a message saying oil level correct this now...

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Sometimes it can take a while to calibrate itself. Glad you have it sorted.

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
29 Mar 2019, 11:21
Auto DS5 reset the service light

by zipdip » 19 Mar 2019, 13:30

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Hi all been away from the forum for a while now,but back in the fold with my 2013 2.0l hdi DS5
I use a local mechanic to do the servicing,he is a good guy and you know he has done what he says,
he has changed both front disks and pads as I had a vibration under braking and alls well now
and so after 10,000 miles I need a service,thats no problem...

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No worries - one less stress for you now you now - best bookmark this post for future ref! :-D

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
19 Mar 2019, 16:32
DS5 Interior Blower dead

by Gaz83 » 31 Jan 2019, 13:51

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Hi Everyone, first time post, and needing some advice,

After 18 months of carefree enjoyable driving, my DS5 is starting with issues. the main one being the Heater

The interior heater has finally given up the ghost after being intermittent. if ran on full it would cut out, but its been running if not on top speed.

Then, its finally given up the...

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Ok! Thanks so much for the help, wondering if anyone could help with part numbers for my specific model, as its failed the MOT dramatically
Most of the faults are easily sorted, but theres so many variations on the parts I need Im a little stuck

My Reg is ******, and I need a rear disc and a front coil spring. Any ideas where to go for the OEM...

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
11 Mar 2019, 11:09
Engine Repair Needed. Hundreds of faults listed.???? What Could be the cause?

by craigh » 06 Jan 2019, 15:05
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Ok the engine fault light came on in the car saying Engine Fault repair needed. This happened about 3 weeks ago and the car is running fine.

Went to garage today and was plunged into the diagnostic machine, came back with approx 100 fault codes, garage tried to erase the faults but they could not erase them.

One thing that i did notice during...

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I use it to determine exact model and options which can aid us in a more accurate response.
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01 Feb 2019, 12:07
Brake fault warning

by Badboybriands5 » 16 Dec 2018, 20:12

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ESP/ASR fault & warning light
parking brake fault & waning light
hill assist fault & waning light
ABS fault and warning light
service fault & warning light
All of the above came on one day , lasted a day then went out. It only started to happen when I took a corner on a upward hill, That would start all the warning lights. A few days later the...

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Problem solved. It turns out that after the specialist used diagnostics, the fault was a wheel speed sensor. They are part of the bearing so the whole unit had to be changed. All working OK now.

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Last post by Badboybriands5
27 Jan 2019, 15:21
Ds7 CrossBack snowchains

by 2e1ilh » 09 Jan 2019, 22:44

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I have just bought the new 2018 DS7 to drive to my place in Alps and have discovered that normal snow chains cannot be used on my car. I have been told that ladder tread chains can be used but I am not sure which ones can anyone help? I need chains for France?

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Ok update guys the k-summit k55 XL fitted perfectly for www.snowchains.co.uk

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27 Jan 2019, 13:48
DS5 winderscreen cover

by yaesujohn991a » 23 Jan 2019, 19:44

Hi iv just got my ds5 today and just gone to put my window screen cover on and its to small I used it on my 3008 anyone know where I can get the correct size please

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23 Jan 2019, 19:44
DS4 What exhaust is this?

by Hexagon » 07 Jan 2019, 16:55

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So I've just bought this DS4 and it seems to have a rather odd exhaust pipe... Is this some sort of upgrade? I've looked online at others for sale and can't find any with a visible exhaust pipe.

The car is a 1.6 HDI 110.
Screen Shot 2019-01-07 at 15.54.30.png

Thanks for any help

Rob

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Ok, sorry.
Was not lol-ing AT you. Rather thought I was WITH you, but hey-ho.
Pretty sure the standard exhaust should be hidden behind the bumper, with a down turn at the end to deflect gasses downwards, away from the plastic. If I'm right, the exhaust you currently have is hanging BELOW the bumper and is therefore significantly lower than it...

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Last post by sparksie
10 Jan 2019, 00:40
Belt tension great! now A/C Compressor having a heart attack

by lesliepg » 17 Dec 2018, 08:28

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Hi Guys,

After fixing my last issue :-D , which was my last topic raised (Start/Stop Issue Advise needed, Belt Tension?) Which involved replacing both aux belt tensioners and belt. I believe that now the belt has the correct tension the A/C compressor bearing is having a heart attack :shock: . Hard to describe, like a rhythmic metal scraping...

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That's feasible, Simon. I've got a gauge here if you want to pop round sometime and we can stick it on and see what it says.

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Last post by RichardW
20 Dec 2018, 20:53
DS3 Blowing only on number 5

by Shabbaranks » 30 Nov 2018, 12:59

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Hi guys,

First question - and excuse my ignorance, isn't a DS classed as a Citroen? I just notice there is a Citroen section and a DS Automobiles section - is this because although its a Citroen they are quite different?

And my main question :)

Im trying to find the location of the heater resistor in a 2015 DS3. I took the glove box out and had...

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Hi, I had to replace the part. Given it was only £20 (off the internet) but Citroen wanted to charge £80... I wasn't too bothered.

Apparently they are known to go (as resistors do) and I could have probably re-soldered a replacement resistor for less than £2 but as said it as a cheap fix anyway.

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Last post by Shabbaranks
06 Dec 2018, 21:29
DS5 AdBlue light

by ZigaKus » 10 Nov 2018, 19:05

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Dear all,

today on my Citroen DS5 2014, 2.0 Hdi 133Kw, turn on the light for AdBlue. I buy 15l of AdBlue on gas station and fill up the tank for AdBlue, but the light don t turn off and it says that in 1.100km the engine won t start again.

Did anyone have this kind of problem on his vehicle?

Thank you for all your answers.

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I didn't but others have. My Adblue warning on the 308 disappeared immediately after refilling but others have found that they need to drive the car a few times for it to register.

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Last post by Paul-R
11 Nov 2018, 00:49
DS4 Parking sensors

by stevd » 06 Oct 2018, 19:24

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Hi everyone, this is my first post here. Currently own a C5 2.0 hdi and a ds4 2.0hdi

Recently purchased the DS4 2.0 hdi dsport 2012.

Unfortunately, the parking sensors - front and rear - are not working. No errors show on the dash as I would have expected and the switch for the parking sensors doesnt do anything - ie the light doesnt come on...

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Thanks for the welcome :)

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06 Oct 2018, 20:36
- DS4 heater not working

by Ammental » 20 Sep 2018, 14:13

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Hi thanks for accepting me ,not sure if this is the right place to post but....
Here's the problem my DS4 2013 plate heater is not working ,I have checked the fan motor that works fine( hooked direct to battery) ,replaced the speed controller resister ,and even replaced the main control panel .and still nothing.
I have read that on the C4 there is...

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Number is the heating resistance - I explained in my previous post - it is basically just heating elements to provide some warmth for the cabin until the engine warms up. It has nothing to do with the blower motor itself.

Where did you get the Blower Control Module from? Some cheap ones off the bay are notoriously poor quality and dead on arrival...

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20 Sep 2018, 17:17

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