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Hi all

My car is in the garage at the moment as it was warning of imminent DPF blockage and I wasn't able to clear it with a regeneration. It's also in limp mode.

The garage have just informed me that the DPF is not blocked and that the pressure readings are normal, I think they also said that the voltage from the DPF pressure sensor was in the...

Thoughts?

I've read plenty of horror stories of them breaking quite easily but I need to remove them to insert my compression tester I've got hold of in order to see if the engines ok after issues!

What we thinking? Leave well alone??

My DS 7 (2019 puretech 225) has an oil dipstick with a stupid orange plastic thing at the end instead of the classic metal. As a result, most of the time (clean oil etc) it is extremely hard to read. This was not a huge problem, until I started needing to add oil (about a litre every 1500 miles). As there is no actual leak, my garage told me I...

Washed my car at the weekend using a hose and noticed afterwards that some water had made its way into the passenger side rear light. I called the dealer and it's a known issue and the subject of a notice issued to dealers by DS. It's being replaced under warranty next week while I wait. A 30 minute job, apparently.

If anyone else has the same...

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

Hi all,
Just had this second hand 2019 for just about a month. Fine when I first had it but it's now developed some strange electrical issues.
First, getting dashboard warning of monitoring radar fault, swiftly followed by lane departure fault. When that appears and if it happens to be raining, then the auto wipers go full speed, even if the rain...

hi, i'm in the process of changing my brother in laws CV joint and i've stumbled across a problem .....
his car is a 2012 DS3 1.6 HDI 90 - (1560cc 68KW 92HP 9HP (DV6DTED)

i've removed the orinal CV joint and when i've come to fit the new CV it's obvious there is a difference between to two .....
his original is similar to the one on the left and...

Does anyone know if there are complications in replacing HID headlights with a pair of halogen ones on a DS5?

Usually, in PSA land, usually the outside connector is the same regardless of the headlight type, all taking 12V in.

Might require changing some headlight parameters in BSI so that the car doesn't expect the presence of side-to-side...

Are there any guides on how to change the battery on a DS7 - 2018 model.

I've had a look under the hood and of course it doesn't look simple.

There are a couple of videos showing a Citroen 2.0 Dispatch and Peugeot 5008 which look similar - there is the same plastic piece over the top of the battery.

Any ideas?

Hello, my right rearview mirror sometimes doesn’t close like. I’ve already lubricated and cleaned, but it continues. You can hear the engine gearing but it won’t. After a few attempts it ends up closing. The same happens when I opened.

Possible to be this the problem? Plastic gear broken? If yes, what is the part number?

That's the problem:...

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and I'm so excited to be a part of this useful community. I recently purchased a Ds3 Crossback Puretech 130 Automatic Performance Line 2021.
I need a VIN number lookup
My VIN is VR1**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Thanks

Hi guys,

I'm looking to change the cabin filters on my 2020 DS3 Crossback E-Tense but can't seem to find where they are. I've tried looking in the passenger footwell which I have seen metioned elsewhere but no look. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Good afternoon all

I have a 2012 Ds3 1.6 vvti which I am converting to a DS3 Cup Car.

I have had to do quite a bit of work to the car to get it to where i want it to be. As a result I had to take the pump off.

I want to make sure that I put the pipes back into the pump in the correct orientation.

Does anyone have a diagram or are able to tell...

Hi, a per the title I can't unlock /open my fuel filler cap with tcentfl locking. I've tried all the tips I can find online to try access internally but nothing works.

By all accounts it's ray enough to release the filler cap from the inside but you need to remove the side panel of the boot or use an access panel again on the side. My car doesn't...

Hi all,

Currently doing a clutch and flywheel on a DS3 1.6eHDI 92 2011 plate. Believed these cars were fitted with DMF as these were the only parts that showed up when on GSF/Euros. However when getting the gearbox off there was a SMF from factory (clear this has never been replaced) however I’m struggling finding a SMF + clutch kit for these.

I...

Hi everyone!

I've got a problem with really high oil pressure on my DS4 with a 1.6 THP200 engine.

When I did some faultfinding one day I noticed that the engine had high oil pressure at idle and wasn't regulating the oil pressure with the oil pressure control valve, it was constantly in mechanical mode.
So I assumed the valve was faulty and...

Very small issue..
Whenever I turn my DS5 on. The media centre reverts to FM radio at the beginning of the FM band (85.1)
No matter what I do.
I have stations saved etc.
I've done a profile reset too

Anyone had a similar issue or any thoughts?

Anyone bought any spark plugs recently ? I am changing mine and ordered what I thought was a set and only got one 🤔 As far as I can remember you always got spark plugs in a set. You don't just change one.
I have looked at other sites and I cannot work out if you get one or a set ??

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...

Hi.

I have a DS3 1.6hdi Blue 120. Recently, the 'Engine Fault' message came up on the dash/radio screen. I've used my iCarsoft FR V2.0 to have a look and initially it discovered that it had an 'intermitent misfire'. This weekend I thought I'd have another go with the diagnostic tool - it asks about ECU/Control Unit models that I don't know the...

Hello,

It seams i have a oil leak due to high pressure fuel pump drive mechanism gasket failiure. It its used to seal the engine block and drive mechanism driving the hpfp.
Would like to change that gasket + hpfp o ring seal + vacuum pump two o ring seals but having issues finding those parts and even part numbers in Serbia.

Anyone knows or can...

Hi all and Merry Christmas!

I'm just after some thoughts on this please, here goes.

My OH was driving the Ds3 normally as you do then all of a sudden without warning it started to emit white smoke and a horrible smell in the car with the Revs going bonkers for a short time.

RAC came out to it and checked it over and mentioned it sounds like a...

Hi all, my service light is on (not the spanner but the big service light) with 3 high pitch beeps when starting my Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 2014 model. Replaced Auxiliary belt and tensioner. How do i turn off the service light please, this came on with P16AB and P1383 both linked to the auxiliary belt? Will i need to go to a main dealer to turn off or...

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?

Hi everyone!
Yesterday I managed to lighten my car a bit, but I feel it became too aerodynamic, so I would like to revert the tuning.
The plastic parts snapped back confidently, but I don't know what should be there. Is it just the plastic cover that's missing, or do I need a new mirror??
And also, the motoric functions are working also perfectly...

Hi all, I have a 2012 DS3 1.6 vti petrol, need the torque figures for the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulley's, all torque figures after a new timing chain fit really, can't find them anywhere, it's the R56 prince engine...N16 I think.

Cheers

Hello,

Any chance anyone can help me understand webasto operations on my 2.0hdi DS7.
Seams it will not run via remote while the car is turned off and locked, which by me should be the purpose of webasto system to preheat the car..If i start engine, run for some time, turn engine off then additional heating starts while being in the car.. if i...

When I bought my DS5 18 months ago the radio would remember the previous station from when the car was turned off to when the car was next used. For the last few months it hasn't, it just defaults to medium wave static. It remembers all the presents etc but I have to press Dab then the preset I need every time. Not sure why it changed or how to...

I’m looking for similar experiences or technical insights regarding a DS3 Crossback (likely MY2021) and iPhone (USB-C model) when using Apple CarPlay.
I’m experiencing a screen blackout issue with the central infotainment display, and I believe I’ve identified a very specific condition under which it happens.

When I connect my iPhone 17 via USB...

Hi everyone - I am new here!

I have a read a few different recommendations for the oil on these cars. Can anyone enlighten me? I think it's either a 0-30 or 5-30 Fully Synthetic, but I could be wrong? I want to get it right as I know it has a wet belt!

Also what would be the best oil filter, as again, there are so many options out there....

The...

Hi
I got this error code on my car P15B3 additive adding “Calculated additive level below minimum threshold”
it has nothing to do with the Adblue tank because it works as it should and registers every time I fill it up.
But I didn't think my car used both adblue and eolyse fluid but it seems it does.
Can anyone confirm this?
Does anyone know what...

Hi All,
The wife has informed me that the stop start is not working /Intermittent and the radio wont turn off?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Barrie.
The Car is a Ds5 Blue HDI Elegance Reg G10 MRF.

Hi folks

General enquiry - how many miles world you generally expect the timing belt on a DS7 Crossback to last?

Not sure if I'm being spun a line by my DS dealership or not.

is this a common problem

Anyone North East area able to enable heated seats on 2012 DS4 after changing from half leather massage to full leather massage and heated please? Messaged one local member from list on here, n dont think its sent

Dear Forum Users,

I have DS5 2016 model 2.0 BlueHdi diesel 180 HP automatic car.

I need your advise regarding my higher pressure problem on expansion tank. Maybe I top up 750ml coolant every day due to expansion tank higher pressure issue.

1. There is no overheating issue and 90 degrees settling always when I drive.
2. Heating fans works well....

Hi all,
Does anyone know where is best to buy a workshop manual for my 2015 DS5 2LTR Auto.
I'm after something similar to the haynes manuals, either in PDF or printed.
Cheers
Dave

Hello, on my Citroën DS5 2.0 120 kW (2012) the blower motor for the ventilation stopped working. I tested the motor and it works, and I also tried replacing the resistor, but with no results — it still doesn’t work. I read somewhere that it could be the air-conditioning control unit with the code (9674272080), but I can’t find it anywhere in the...

Hi guys,
Can somebody help me obtain a copy of the above manual if it exists. Can pay a reasonable cost. Really need some info on the puretech 1.2 EB2FA engine as it looks like i am going to have to do a rebuild over the winter.
Thanks

Baz.

Hi guys, I don't know if it's just me or if really takes that long to heat up this model. I was checking the coolant temperatures with my OBD and it takes almost 20 min to reach 100° any one else is having problems to have heating during winter? I'll attach a graphic of that so you can see it. Also after 10 min running when it get to 90° it opens...

Hi all

2015 DS5 1.6 diesel: mine has the discharge headlamps with turn function, and LED fog lamps/corner lights.

The nearside fog lamp isn’t working. A replacement unit is around £110, but the equivalent halogen units are about half this.

Is it worth investing 110 quid on one lamp? Or can the halogen unit just be a straight fit ? Or is the...

Hi guys, I've recently purchased a used 2017 DS3 with 16 wheels but it doesn't have a spare wheel and instead comes with the tyre-repair inflator kit.
Personally I'd prefer a spare wheel for convenience so I'd like to pick the brains of you guys to let me know the exact wheel/tyre size I should be looking for.
Thanks in advance.
Tony

Hi folks

New to this forum - but new to owning French cars.

Anyway, wondering if you can help me, please?

Managed to reverse up my driveway last night and, as I dd so, very stupidly caught the right hand wing mirror on the brick pillar wall. I managed to successfully damage the wing mirror surround and have started to source the parts - but...

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can spot any obvious clues that I'm missing.

Daughter has a 2013 1.6 CITROEN E-HDI DS3. The week before last it cut out completely on the motorway and had to be recovered. Battery was dead on arrival at home, probably from repeated attempts to start, and turned out to be on its last legs so was replaced.

Initial...

I was changing the crossover pipe on my daughters DS4 200 THP today and one of the other pipes has broken. It's a thin pipe which connects to the hose going from the back of the thermostat to the bulkhead Circled in purple on the picture) from where it runs to the front, goes across the top of the radiator and connects to the front of the...

I’ve never had a car where changing the display language was more than a 3-4 click/turn job. I’ve messed around with this thing (in French) for way too long. Is there an easy solution that I’m just missing somehow?

Evercince I bought my DS5 I've been contemplating on how to retrofit AFIL function! That's how PSA calls 2 systems; HBA aka High Beam Assist and LDW aka (unintended) Lane departure Warning.
You could find these on prefacelift DS5s more often, but later DS branded models were somewhat stripped down with equipment so this function became quite rare...

Hello,

Would any be do me a huge favour of providing screenshots (or PDF if available) of their 2021 DS Automobiles 8 year/100,000 electric vehicle battery warranty terms and conditions?

Hello, does anyone have the policy wording for the DS automobiles 8 year / 100,000 miles Electric Vehicle Warranty for the battery by any chance? I'm thinking there must be specific parts surrounding the battery that will (or won't) be included. I've contacted DS and initially they have just forwarded me to this webpage:

This page only includes...

Hey everyone,

My DS7 recently popped up the service light, and after checking the DTC, it says the additive tank is empty. Can anyone help me figure out which type of DPF additive I need to buy to refill it?

Unfortunately, I don’t have access to the PSA Service Box in my country.
Here’s my VIN in case it helps: VR1**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks a lot in...