Citroen Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Citroen Problems
Not heating up or de-misting

Hi The blowers are running fine except down by my feet but it takes about an hour for the heat to come through or the windows to de-mist. Can anyone help? Many thanks

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Mar 1, 2011
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Fuel gauge fault

hi i bought a citroen xsara picasso recently and the digital fuel gauge wasnt working the bloke i bought it of said he had put in a new fuel pump but it still wasnt working he thought it needed a new dash yesterday i let the car run out of ...

2000 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol
Posted: Mar 1, 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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Driver and Passenger Electric Windows

Both of my front electric winows are stuck in the closed position,I can hear the motor running when I press the operating button, but the glass no longer seems to be attached to the motor.Is this a common problem?

2008 Citroen C5 1.6 SX HDI Tourer
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
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Grinding when clutch peddle pressed causing strange noise to engine when not in gear

i get grinding sound when i press the clutch in and the engine is make a strange noise when parked not in gear i had it serviced the week before this all started never had no problems before i had it serviced

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
Posted: Feb 26, 2011
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Grinding when clutch peddle pressed causing strange to engine when not in gear

i get grinding sound when i press the clutch in and the engine is make a strange noise when parkedd not in gear i had it serviced the week before this all stATED TO HAPPEN NEVER HAD BEFORE ALL THIS

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
Posted: Feb 26, 2011
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Lights failing

my front sidelights stop working put new ones in they last about a month then my dipped headlight stops working(n/s). anyone had this problem?

2005 Citroen C5 1.6diesel
Posted: Feb 26, 2011
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No heater on passenger side

The heater blower works ok on both sides but there is no heat on the passenger side

2007 Citroen C5 HDi Auto
Posted: Feb 26, 2011
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Indicator light not working

When right indicator is on, indicats 4 times and then headlight comes on, Car working alright but for this...

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 hd
Posted: Feb 25, 2011
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Flat battery symptom

flat battery replaced battery ran for 3 weeks ok showed symptoms of going flat alternator tested ok starter motor burnt out replace starter . started ok about times then non start showing signs of flat battery again (please please hel...

2006 Citroen Berlingo 1.9
Posted: Feb 25, 2011
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Overheating

ive just purchased a saxo and have a little bit of a problem with it the temp light on the dash comes on after its been ticking over for 15minutes from cold the fan kicks in but when i turn engine off and try and release the radiator cap th...

1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1i
Posted: Feb 24, 2011
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Alternator

acquired alternator for my c5 after old one went down (old one has two wires screwed to back )new 1 has one main cable plus a socket hole with 2 prongs what is this for!

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 hdi estate
Posted: Feb 23, 2011
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Car wobbles when going round corners

the car wobbles when going around corners the tyres seem to be in good condition

2003 Citroen Berlingo hdi
Posted: Feb 20, 2011
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Tailgate wont unlock

tailgate wont unlock with central locking or the key

2003 Citroen Berlingo hdi
Posted: Feb 20, 2011
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Car wont start without engine management light on

the problem I have with this car is it runs superb then for no reason at all it will cut out and stop. When you try to restart it the engine management light does not come on when ignition is turned on so the car wont start. the e/m/l doe...

1999 Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol
Posted: Feb 19, 2011
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Heater fan only works on full

the heater fan doesn't work in any position other than full.

2001 Citroen C5 2.0 lx hdi
Posted: Feb 19, 2011
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Vibration & Noise

I have a vibration from front of my saxo vtr 1999 'S' reg, replaced both wheel bearings & drive shafts, noise goes away when I turn left, and increases as a speed up above 35mph, no clicks or knocking coming from drive shafts, vibration com...

1999 Citroen Saxo VTR
Posted: Feb 18, 2011
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No lights working

i have no lights at all on my drivers sideback cluster can anyone help please

2007 Citroen C3
Posted: Feb 16, 2011
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Scraping noise when ticking over

when engine is ticking over when cold can hear ascraping noise may be the belts not sure goes away when warm . any ideas ? thanks

2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 hdi
Posted: Feb 14, 2011
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