Citroen C5 Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Loosing power uphill

Replaced the maf sensor, new air filter and fuel filter yet still no power up steep hills. Drives fine on minor inclines and flat. Use to cruise up hills at 60 not struggle to get 30.

2007 Citroen C5 2.0 hdi sohc rhz
Posted: Feb 20, 2023
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Pulling back

Hi when im driving my c5 it is going really slow like takes ages to reach 50 and really feels has if it is holding back.and this is all the time once it gets to 50 it seems to be responsive alot more but pulling away till s so slow any idea...

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 hdi
Posted: Jul 17, 2016
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Dead until door slam

Mostly I get in and turn key once wait for coil light and then second turn it starts, great. It's now started being dead until I 'jog' the electrics into life by slamming a door. Then it's fine again

2007 Citroen C5 2.2 vtx diesel
Posted: Mar 30, 2016
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After sudden and big brake, engine stops and won't stop.

Is it possible, that the because of the sudden brake, the engine stopped getting fuel ? Can anybody tell me if it's possible to fix it, and how? There wasn't any accident, just a sudden brake. No collision, nothing, but now, the en...

2001 Citroen C5
Posted: Aug 18, 2014
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Central Locking

Although I have had new batteries installed in my car keys sometimes one of the keys will not operate the central locking system.I have been told that if one of the keys has not functioned for a long time it may need re-programming,how do I...

2004 Citroen C5 Exclusive HDi
Posted: Aug 12, 2014
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Ticking noise from engine

When i start my car a ticking noise appears and stays on no vibration and no loss of power can anyone help

2002 Citroen C5 2.0hdi sx
Posted: Jul 8, 2014
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Clutch gone

while driving the clutch went, car engine stopped and wont start again ended up at side of road. has anyone else ever come across this. thanks for any help

2004 Citroen C5 2.2 diesel estate
Posted: Mar 10, 2014
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Rear lighting fault

I recently changed the loom to the nearside rear lights due to the break/side holder being broken.After fitting a brand new loom the break light refuses to work when the engine is running,but with only the ignition on both the side light an...

2003 Citroen C5 sx estate
Posted: Nov 25, 2013
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Automatic Gear Box Indicator lights

For no apparent reason all the gear box indicator lights (Drive,Sport,Revers,Snow and 1234) will light up. Usually there is no problem but occasionally the gear change is very rough. As soon as I notice the problem I stop the car switch of...

2008 Citroen C5 Citroen C5 Exclusive 2Lpetrol Auto
Posted: Oct 22, 2013
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Engine cut-out wont start

Waiting at traffic lights engine suddenly cut out. Tried to restart, engine turning over but not firing, no warnings/codes appearing on dash. Tried starting after 10 and 20 minutes but no luck. Car towed to garage where a full service and ...

2010 Citroen C5 1.6 HDI Tourer
Posted: May 13, 2013
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Passenger heater side hot even though set cold works sometimes

passenger side heater on duel internal heating dtays on hot when set cold and when i switch ignition on sometimes the air con comes on or the air reculation switch comes on also when i switch on the ignition the temp i set on driver side if...

2002 Citroen C5 2.0ltr desial 110bhp
Posted: May 3, 2013
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Flat battery

dash board indicates alternator working yet fully charged battery struggles to start the car, battery check indicates a good battery, do I have a alternator problem or just need a new battery?

2000 Citroen C5
Posted: Aug 17, 2012
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Wipers erratic

This occurred after the dealer fitted a new fuse box to fix an engine cutting out problem. Ever since then the wipers have behaved oddly, with the left one parking upright. The dealer says its coincidence, and I need either one or two wiper...

2008 Citroen C5 Estate
Posted: Jun 7, 2012
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Engin cuts out while driving

The engin cuts out while driving and wont restart.some times it will restsrt after 10 min and drive for a week and sometimes it will only go for a mile and stop again. It has had the injectors changed last august and it seemed to solve the ...

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 tdi
Posted: Apr 30, 2012
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Fuel

Wont start after being parked up for 5-6 hrs Primer bulb empty and would not prime i assume a non return valve inside not wetted so would not seal. dissconected return line fixed clear pie a nd sucked. Fuel appeared and the primer bulb t...

2007 Citroen C5 1.6 hdi estate VTX+
Posted: Apr 30, 2012
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Air con wont work

the air con will not kick in the light on the switch comes on but there is no power to the compressor only 1.5 volts according to the voltmeter asked citroen who say we dont list any relay for that anyone know if they cut out when fl...

2003 Citroen C5 1.8 vtr
Posted: Mar 30, 2012
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Air pollution fault on dashboard

I had a air pollution warning fault appear on the dashboard then the engine cuts out. after 10 minutes or so it will start again but will only last for a couple of minutes before it cuts out again

2001 Citroen C5 2.0 hdisx
Posted: Mar 23, 2012
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Warning lights on engine in limp mode

the stop lights have come along with service light and engine management light. Have driven the car home but will not rev above 2000rpm. it has had a new fuel pump fitted but is now showing pollution system error, abs error,tyre puncher er...

2003 Citroen C5 2.0 hpi 16 valve petrol estate
Posted: Feb 27, 2012
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Oil pressur light on dashboard with the words stop ,,,car now wont start

hi folks while driving the other day my oil pressure light came on,,and the engine went noisy tappity sound from the camshaft,,i stopped the car it took a pint on oli started and the light went out and the engine went quiet,, a few miles o...

2002 Citroen C5 1.8 petrol lx
Posted: Feb 14, 2012
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Mild lurching in 3rd gear only

When driving my recently bought c5 I found the car to lurch softly in 3rd gear. 1st and 2nd is fine then once it selects 3rd the lurching starts. It isnt making any strange noises and the engine behaviour dosent reflect the motion and it ru...

2004 Citroen C5 2.0 vtr auto
Posted: Feb 6, 2012
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