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Hello everyone,

I have a 2012 Citroën DS4 with the 1.6 e-HDi / HDi 112 hp engine, engine code 9HR / DV6C.

I have been chasing an intermittent rough running issue for some time. The engine starts immediately, but especially when cold it may shake for 1–2 minutes. The main problem appears during transitions: pulling away from traffic lights, light...

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Has any one come across this problem we are having with both of our DS3’s before I wonder?

Driving around normally at around 20-30 mph and both heater and AC work exactly as they should adjustable from freezing cold right up to very very hot. Blower motor works fine on all speeds and also the Auto / Climate...

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I have a problem with my DS3 2012 1.6 HDi. The SERVICE light is on permanently and the screen says ECO Deactivated. The ECO light is flashing and I cannot manually reactivate it.
I have reset the service indicator and also done a BSI reset but neither of these has helped.
The car seems to drive fine.

Any ideas as to what the problem may be....

I’ve created a short video highlighting several useful, lesser-known features of the DS7.

The new map update for the DS7 Crossback was released this week (ver 20.0.0-r0). Maps are dated Jan 24, 2026. I’ve put together a quick, step-by-step video to how to install it:

I have attended quite a few meetings at PSA HQ, and heard speeches from Executives that their target is to be best for Quality and Customer Satisfaction.

I completely regret believing this complete fabrication before ordering a fully loaded DS7 E-tense as my company car.

Groupe PSA /DS/Stellantis have zero interest in customers, zero interest in...

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Very new here so bear with me! :)

I’ve had my DS3 Crossback for about a year. Only one other time has engine fault appeared intermittently when the wet belt was on its way out. Got the replaced coming up to year ago now.

I was driving and suddenly the car went into limp mode and the check engine light came on. Pulled over waited 2...

Good morning people I have bought a DS5 that had been stood for 12 months (came at the right price) I have noticed that the steering has gotten stiff .
Checked the power steering resivour last night and noticed no oil showing on the dip stick.
Passed its mot two weeks ago no faults,I presume it has a leak some wear but could not see due to the...

Hi I'm new to this form I'm hoping someone could tell me which colour the low beam wire is on the passenger side please as it's stopped working I've checked the fuses and they are ok fingers crossed someone can help me

I'm all new to this exciting new world of AdBlue. Hopefully these are nice easy questions...

What's the best way of pouring it into that filler cap in the bottom of the boot? I've seen the 10L bottles that come with a flexi-spout, but I'd still imagine that it would start flowing before you'd managed to get it in. Is there some kind of special...

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Newby here to the forum.

Ive got a 2016 2.0 DS facelift version (the one with ridiculously expensive headlights).

I have an issue where a row (not all) of my DRLs on one headlight were working intermittently but have now ceased to work just leaving the vertical part of the DRLs still functioning. At first one half of the lateral row...

hello i have ds7 2022
have little problem
1- i cant make call using messseger face book when i try make call close call automatic when other person answer but i can recieve all call from messenger can some one tell me what to do ????

2- carplay work only with cable .. but wireless i cant do .... some one have solution for this problem ???

3-...

Hello all, it's my first post here :) I'm a new owner of DS 5, maybe 3-4 weeks since the car has been with me and I’m looking for advice regarding my 2016 DS 5 2.0 BlueHDi.

Basically, after I bought it I made sure to replace the timing belt, water pump, etc as well as general servicing like changing filters, oil, brake pads.

Today was my first...

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Hoping someone may be able to help.
My daughter has a 2018 DS3 2018 3 door and the drivers door is leaking in the heavy rain. There seems to be 2 seals on the door frame, a top seal and 1 that goes around the door frame. I cant find a part number or the top seal anywhere online only the seal that goes all around the frame. Any ideas on that top...

Hi All, and thank you in advance.

My DS4 2011, has failed MOT on LH headlight not working on main beam.

I have changed bulb, no joy. I have switched the bulbs (left and right) and the fault stays, so I know its not the bulb.

When i turn steering wheel all the way left, I sometimes get flickering.

How do I fix this? Is there anything I should...

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I'll keep it simple.

A couple of occasions in the past few weeks where I am driving along and all well is good and then I get the dreaded bing and I have three lights on at once - service, engine light and also the ESP light. When I stop and turn the car off and then start again only the engine light stays on. I only have a small OBD plug in...

Hello, as the title says i need some helkp with my HiFi system.
The car is a 2016 DS DS3 blue hdi with the smeg screen

I've built in the subwoofer in the back, and the tweeter in the front. They both work, the tweeter plays as it should, but the subwoofer isnt very loud, and i almost cannot hear it. I've tried 2 other cars with the HiFi system...

I’ve been working through some common diagnostic routines on my DS 7 Crossback and put together a step-by-step video on how to perform a global vehicle scan and clear archive fault codes using Diagbox.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a quick walk-through guide I put together for the DS 7 Crossback infotainment navigation system. A common issue when running firmware and map updates is hitting storage/space limitations or sitting through an incredibly long 1-hour installation process for map zones you will never drive through.
A lot of owners...

I wanted to share a quick video analysis I did regarding the health and longevity of the factory-recommended NGK ILZKBR7B8G (Laser Iridium) spark plugs on the 1.6 PureTech 225hp engine (EP6FADTX) in my DS 7 Crossback.
The manufacturer specifications claim these high-density iridium plugs can last up to 160,000 km (100k miles). However, after...

If on DS7 you get wobbling, swaying, or unstable feeling on bumpy roads is the classic sign of a missing bump stop. I made a short video how to replace it:

Would it be possible to get the vehicle spec information with my vin for newly purchased DS7 rivoli.

VIN VR1**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Thanks in advance

Hello,

The DS3 1.6 HDI 92hp normally needs to top up cooling a few times or is there an issue?

1º Photo (18/02/2026) with 181.578 KM
2º Photo today (25/05/2026) with 183.407 KM

Both photos taken with cold engine. I know some cars consume more than others, but this seems like a very small number of kilometers for such a big difference. Note...

Hello.
My 2015 DS3 just lock one door ( passenger one ) with the remote locking key, but unlocks both. Anyone knows what could be?

USING the key on the drivers door everything works fine, lock and unlock.

Team how are you I have a challenge am facing on my Citroën ds4 ep6 engine turbo it's start mixing oil and coalnt I take out both block and head cylinder to engineers and they say it needs light skim on both get it skimmed, i order a new gasket and thermostat rebuild the engine but m still facing a very same thing still overheating makes coalant...

My citroen ds4 is showing coolant temperature faulty on dashboard changed thermostat housing and temp sensors checked fuses non is blown but no any change anyone kindly help

Hi, hope you can help me.
My DS3 1.6 HDI-e from 2012 will not start the engine cooling fan. The engine runs in limp-mode. Showing ENGINE FAULT 5 sec after start.
My diagbox v9,91 shows 3 error codes:
p0493
p0691
p0693
I can not reset the codes.
I can't activate the fan in actuator test.
Air con does not work, (that is a minor problem for me)
I...

Hi, quick question, anybody know why my cruise control and gear shift warning would stop working after a short time until I restart the engine.
Thanks

Hi all, I am soon to check out a ds7 at a local dealers. It is a 2021 1.6 puretech 180 performance line plus EAT8 with 23,000 miles. The opera and rivoli are taxwise not an option (refuse to pay the over £40,000 car tax bracket) I dont imagine it has a sunroof or active scan suspension?. Do you have this ds7 engine and trim? I will do a test drive...

Hello there. New member here!
I have a ds3 1.6thp and have a question about coolant bleeding. On the thermostat where the bleed screw should be there is an off centre slotted cap with a wire coming out. Im led to believe this is from a recall. Does this still serve as a bleed point too ? Im unsure how to upload pictures at the moment

Thanks
Matt

I own a DS7 2018 2.0 BlueHDI engine the better half uses the vehicle 99% of the time for work.

Short version:

Please see attached and let me know what you thoughts are on the noise,

Engine was on for approx 20seconds heard the noise and switched it off. With below I was questioning water pump. However, the noise seems to be coming from...

Been very pleased with the DS4 over past 18 months.. its just turned 2 years old and had just its 2nd dealer service, 10 days ago.

As is usual with French Cars, ( I have had a lot them) there are occasional glitches with their software.. and in the past they sorted themselves.

Today, the radio is dead, no signal no radio stations showing, no...

Hey everyone,

I own a DS3 1.6 BlueHDi 100 (2014), VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff].
Engine code: BHY or BH02.

I’ve been getting AdBlue tank errors (low pressure, etc.). I removed the tank, disconnected everything, and found that the AdBlue pump module was flooded with urea solution. The PCB has corrosion on some component pins.

I tried cleaning everything,...

Can someone clarify once and for all if the titled vehicle has a fuel primer bulb?

Lots of posts saying it does but can i find it.........

Changed the fuel filter and I cannot get this car going and for info there is an engine light but no code just in case this is stopping it?

Thoughts please.

Rgds,
J

Hi,

Is it possible to get a build sheet for my 2013 DS3 please? VIN# is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks in advance.
J

Hi Guys,

I do have an EAT8 gearbox, currently over 50,000 km, and I'm wondering if you know what the oil change interval is? I'm getting mixed information from the web, some are saying its liftime or 60k change,

Thanks,

Driving around North Europe currently. I thought I'd check in from the Finnish Lapland, inside the arctic circle. I've been fortunate with good weather for the season, so at least the main roads are kept without ice. Although I took some gravel roads that were fully covered in ice and my Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons were marginal at 20mph...

How far...

Hello everyone .. I’ve got a h/p fuel pump issue , I have replaced it and the low pressure one in the tank but it doesn’t seem to want to draw fuel . I have tried the reset method and still no joy . Also tried to purge / prime the h/p pump by loosening the nut of the fuel rail but still nothing any ideas please

Never buy a THP they said.. so I did!
Took it out for its first proper run and got an engine fault (Service light and text on the screen, not EML)

No codes. So I recorded a log of throttle, rpm, boost and trims. that sounds like I know what I'm doing.. I don't lol

It's not boosting and the LTFT is at 18%. I gave the data to ChatGPT and got a...

Can anyone in North East area with Diagbox help please?
Mrs has a 63 plate DS4, and think needs a sofware update.
If go over 73mph, it dings like there is a speed limit set. The MPG counter wont reset. And when driving continuously over 70mph, it will throw up ABS/Handbrake/ESP fault. Soon as turn off and restart car, it wont come on again, n can...

My DS3 stop charging after a month of driving, it was working beautiful and then when I plug it in it flash green starts to charge and then stop and the dash board says its fully charged but I only have 10% battery left.
I changed the charger and that did not work. everything else on the car works.
It retries to start charging twice before it goes...

Hey everyone, just a quick Q.

I have bought a 2013 DS3 Airdream Dsport Plus E-Hdi and the wing mirror covers on the lower half are damaged on both sides and not repairable.

Can I get new covers or will it be a whole new mirror assembly?

Rgds,
J

I have a 2018 Ds3 Performance 210, that has an intermittent staring issue.

To give a bit of history, this might be relevant… last week I changed the coolant and gearbox oil, to do this removed the battery and housing etc for access. On completion the test drive was fine no issues, only odd thing is the start stop actually worked, the first time...

My 2012 DS5 Hybrid 2.0 threw up an engine fault yesterday, with code U1288 showing on my OBD reader which is fairly generic to do with a CAN Hybrid Network fault.

It still drives with the diesel engine but is sluggish moving off, presumably as the electric motors aren't helping it, but I can also drive it in electric mode so they are working and...

Hello, I have a Citroen DS5 I bought it with a hybrid failure car does'n start, the problem was the hybrid inverter, I replaced it by cloning and wrote down all the configurations. I put in a brand new 12V battery, replaced the thermostat because it was not maintaining the temperature normally, and I bled the system with a special vacuum device....

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Have a 2013 DS4 with the 1.6thp engine. Car has been running on 3 cylinders so parked for some time now. Ran fine but with a very bad chain rattle. Changed the chain and car drove ok for 1 week, same again. Changed the cam sensor and car ran again fine for 1 week then same problem again plus the car telling me that fuel pressure was low....

hello to everybody !! excuse my english ! i have e citroen ds5hybrid and daily i get the esp/asr antirollback and auto parking brake off errors ,and the hybrid sistem dosent work until i close the engine and turn it back ok!
i have changed the engine battery ,brake pedal swich steering wheel sensor the hybrid battery helth is an 85% and olso 2...