Citroen Problems

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The Latest Citroen Problems
Suspension wil not lift at all,

will not lift at all,checked levels and fuses, all ok but once started the level rises to the top of the cap. has got 5 spheres on 3 rear and 2 front. can it be bled and where to do this.thanx.

2006 Citroen C5 2.0 dhi
Posted: Nov 13, 2012
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Heater blower resistors. where are they located?

Blower only works on full speed. Have bought replacement unit, but the citroen garage gave wrong info on how to access the resistor. Need diagram of heater system to see where the unit is fitted. Can any one help.

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso xsara picasso 2ltr auto.
Posted: Nov 10, 2012
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Changed fuel filter and throttle body and idler control....but still wont start

I was lucky enough to have another engine the same as the one in my car and so I had the machanic swap the throttle body and idler control of the spare engine and on to the car I am using now, it was fine for a time and then it started sta...

2000 Citroen Saxo 1,4 automatic
Posted: Nov 8, 2012
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Can't open the rear door fro outside

2000 Citroen C5
Posted: Nov 6, 2012
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Sun roof not working

just brought car sun roof part open will not move by switch is there a way too close maneualy

2000 Citroen Xsara 1.4
Posted: Nov 6, 2012
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Connecting rev counter

Can I connect the rev counter live to a live wire at the diagnostic socket and if so which is the best wire to connect to?

1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1 petrol
Posted: Nov 5, 2012
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Periodic cutting out

On 5 occasions over the last 6 months or so,the car has cut-out and not able to restart straight away,however,after 10 minutes or so of trying it starts up but engine management light is on,then goes out after several miles,it runs perfecly...

2001 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 multispace forte
Posted: Nov 2, 2012
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Rear brake swop

Can some one advise me on how to swop rear drum brakes to disc brakes without having to change the rear axle? Would prefer to keep the 3 stud set up

1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1 petrol
Posted: Nov 1, 2012
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Rear window washer not working

One day it was working, next day not,checked the water it is ok,checked fuse's ok.Help?

2003 Citroen Xsara
Posted: Oct 30, 2012
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Right Indicator Speed Up.

When i indicate to go right the indicator flash goes mad, it's flashes rapidly but when i indicate to go left its normal. Any help please. Thank you

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI
Posted: Oct 28, 2012
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Car runs for a few minutes then cuts out and won't restart for an hour or so

This only seems to be a problem in the mornings. It will start and run for a few minutes, albeit a bit on the lumpy side ( but it has never been good in the cold), then cuts out and will not restart again. Going back to it later in the day,...

1993 Citroen ZX 1124 cc petrol
Posted: Oct 28, 2012
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How To Not Have Mist/Steam On Car Window, Anyone Know ?

Hi all, Is there anyway to not have the mist/steam generating on my windows especially when it's either cold or raining... I know if you have the air-con on it removes it, But is there another way,,, & opening a window does not help 'before...

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0
Posted: Oct 26, 2012
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Fitting electric windows

Would like to fit electric windows to replace my manual ones,how do I go about doing that and would I need to get a wiring loom from another saxo that has electric windows?

1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1 petrol
Posted: Oct 24, 2012
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Rev counter connection

I have a 1997 model saxo which has been fitted with a 1999 saxo clocks which has a rev counter,how do I wire it up so that the rev counter works when I start up? It does work when its reved up very high

1997 Citroen Saxo 1.1 petrol
Posted: Oct 24, 2012
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Break lights not working

my citroen c5 break lights wont work i have put 2 new bulbs in and there still not working i know in some cars theres a switch under the break peddle but there none in mine

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 hdi
Posted: Oct 22, 2012
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Warning BEEP

When cornering BEEP is heard.Low liquid level somewhere? It isn't oil,as I've checked that.What other things can I easily check?it drives me nuts!

2005 Citroen Berlingo HDi
Posted: Oct 22, 2012
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Noise when switching on headlights

When I switch o my headlights there is a whistling noise. Any ideas what this could be?

2006 Citroen C3 desire exclusive
Posted: Oct 21, 2012
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Turning on cruise control

How do I activate the cruise control?

2006 Citroen C3 desire exclusive
Posted: Oct 21, 2012
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Grinding noise from under the car from cold

Help! My car makes a horrible grinding noise that seems to come from underneath the front of the car. It has been happening for a couple of weeks but only for the first 3-4 mins of driving the car from cold then it dissappears. I have in...

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8
Posted: Oct 14, 2012
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No power and car stop

CAR CONTINUES TO RUN FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF *CAR CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING *WHEN RESTARTED CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE *CAR CUTS OUT AGAIN AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE *VARIOUS FAULTS ON DISPLAY PANEL ...

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 Hdi manual
Posted: Oct 14, 2012
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