2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso Problems

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Excessive fuel consumption

I recently changed my 2002 xsara picasso 2.0 hdi for a 2005 xsara picasso 2.0 hdi. My old car always returned around 50 mpg. The replacement is doing 38mpg. It was serviced before I collected it and has new air filter etc. I have tried a co...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 hdi
Posted: Dec 24, 2011
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Rear washwipe working when reverse is engaged

I noticed that the Rear washwipe works when reverse is engaged. I've had the car for 5yrs and never noticed it doing that before. Maybe it's a well intentioned Froggy safety feature or maybe an earth fault. I do get noisy FM reception when ...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0HDI Desire
Posted: Oct 3, 2011
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Side lights fuse

I cannot loctate the number of the fuse for the side lights. its not in the hand book or repair manual can anyone help, please I need a quick responce if possible bless you

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i manual
Posted: Sep 25, 2011
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Side lights

My handbook has no refrence to the side lights fuse number can someone help,and also what colour is the live wire to the side lights

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i manual
Posted: Sep 19, 2011
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Day running lights

I would like to install day running lights but i have been told must connect direct to the battery under the front passengers seat.Can someone give me any advise. Also what number fuse is the side lights on and also what colour is the live ...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 i manual
Posted: Sep 17, 2011
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Citroen Picasso water system

Hi I own a Citroen Picasso 2.0 XL. I am gettting a warning sign saying "Top Up Water Level" every half an hour or so. I opened the bonnet and found that one clip has come loose on what looks like an engine cover, meaning that the cover is ...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 XL
Posted: Sep 2, 2011
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Heater Blower on Full all the time

Just got this car, and the cabin heater blower is on full all the time regardless of speed setting, currently have the fuse removed to stop it. I understand that the problem is with the Heater Blower Control Unit and that this unit is acce...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive
Posted: Jul 21, 2011
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Knocking noise in engine

Knocking noise in engine, there when idling and speeds up when driving/revving. ? Tappets Is there another explanation. How do I rectify the problem Many thanks in anticipation of assistance. S D

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6L Petrol
Posted: Jun 26, 2011
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Lumpy running

the first start of the car ,it runs as if missing or over choking or HT intermitent fault. If turned off and restarted runs like a dream.Anyone got any ideas

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 exclusive auto
Posted: Jun 10, 2011
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Cambelt??

how do i find out if my picasso has a cambelt or chain without it costing me a fortune? lol x

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Jun 3, 2011
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Suspension problems

hello , i am having problems with my front drivers side suspension ..it started with the spring snapping & ripping through the tyre ..i had spring & shocker replaced .ok for a week ,the knocking noise started ,,ball joint was ok but worn dr...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 hdi
Posted: Mar 1, 2011
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Reverse gear

We have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 05 plate. We are currently experiancing problems with the car not going into reverse gear. The problem is its very intermittent and everytime we take it to the garage the car runs fine. We have called out t...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Jan 31, 2011
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screen wash not working

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
Posted: Jan 3, 2011
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Automatic window wipers off?

does anyone know how to turn this feature off in the car? thank you

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 turbo diesel
Posted: Dec 15, 2010
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Smoking exhaust

car done 43.000 mls when engined revved stationary, black smoked emitted from exhaust.failed test no smoke when idling sooty exhaust pipe runs great need problem sorting for retest cheers

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.00 exclusive
Posted: Sep 29, 2010
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Exhaust smoke

failed test due to excessive smoke 9.990/m reading on test. how can i fix this problem car done only 42.000 miles carefully driven not hammered not burning oil at all visually no smoke at all, needs to be sorted for retest.

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.00 exclusive
Posted: Sep 26, 2010
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Climate control blower will not switch off

Whilst driving climate control blower turned itself on and refuses to switch off unless the engine is turned off. As soon as the car is started the blower is full blast al the time.

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso Hdi 1.6 Exclusive
Posted: Mar 7, 2010
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