Citroen Problems

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The Latest Citroen Problems
Power Steering

Citroen Saxo 2002 VTR, power steering working aok, problem is, it,s noisy even when stationary, it gets worse when driving, it,s a kind of a humming/buzzing/whining noise, any ideas ?

2002 Citroen Saxo VTR
Posted: Mar 18, 2012
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Engine is making a wizzing sound when reved??

When the accelerater is pressed a background wizzing noise can be heard going up and down with the revs.

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8
Posted: Mar 17, 2012
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Radio

ihave a standerd citreon clarion 6 disc cd /radio screen is showing error 4 all the time so i cant play it do i need a code and were can i find it

2000 Citroen Synergie 2.0
Posted: Mar 16, 2012
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Shock absorbers

After buying my car as pre registered i found that there were noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. A Citroen garage employee told me he could find nothing wrong with the car. After a bit of persuasion they booked the car in for a c...

2011 Citroen C3 1.4 vtr+
Posted: Mar 16, 2012
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Resetting engine light after misfiring fault fixed

Hi, had a fault with the coil block and the engine was only firing on 2 cylinders. I have now fixed this but am left with the dash engine warning light on and it flashing up with antipolution error each time it is started. The cause of bot...

2002 Citroen Xsara 1.6i 16v
Posted: Mar 16, 2012
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Misfire

I have an occasional misfire which can vary in intensity from a slight jolt to the feeling that you've momentarily slammed the brakes on. Can happen several times in a row or just the once, then may not happen for a couple of days. Doesn't ...

2007 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 HDi Enterprise Van
Posted: Mar 15, 2012
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Lights

hi, a couple of days ago when i switched my headlights on,they took about 10 seconds to come on.when they did come on the indicators wouldnt work. i thought that i would have a look by removing the steering wheel cowling and the indicators...

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 exclusive
Posted: Mar 13, 2012
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Temp sensor, engine emmissions light & intermittent fuel starvation

Hi, The following 3 symptoms all started at the same time so I am guessing they are related: 1)The outside air temperature is reading about 10deg high. 2)The engine emmisions light (far right of dashboard) is permanently lit. 3)Incr...

2000 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi
Posted: Mar 13, 2012
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Noise in lower gears

When accelerating through the lower gears i.e.2nd 3rd and 4th i encounter a whooshing/rasping noise but it seems to disappear when in top gear.My wife noticed it when she is a passenger but i did not notice it till i swopped seats with her....

2011 Citroen C3 1.4 vtr+
Posted: Mar 13, 2012
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Engine Management Lights

Every time I drive the car, the service light flashes, and various 'warning beeps' advising that L/H indicator, L/H fog light, L/H brake lights etc not working. I have taken it to my local garage and because there is no pattern, they are u...

2007 Citroen C3 VTR
Posted: Mar 13, 2012
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Changed Alternator now no power

Took our trusty AX to the garage as battery warning light was on. Alternator was changed. Car was driven 1/2 mile down the road and all the dash lights came on, and then lost all power. Garage cannot find the problem. Alternator was chec...

1997 Citroen AX
Posted: Mar 12, 2012
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Eco mode

eco mode light comes on radio cant adjust voulme or channels from steering coloum . when unlocking car no interior lights come on or outside lights to indicate car is open, new battery fitted just had full service. new to site any suggestio...

2001 Citroen C5 1.8 manual
Posted: Mar 10, 2012
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Front wash/wipe

The front wash wipe facility has stopped working. I understand the sequence is controlled via the BSI unit. My Haines Workshop manual makes very little reference to this and I cannot find exactly where the unit is. I would appreciate any h...

2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 16V
Posted: Mar 7, 2012
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Intermittent starting

ok heres apuzzler car starts and drives fine but occasionally fails to start[lights on no starter action ]just as if inhibitor is on.When it happened the other day i banged the solenoid and off it went.So assumed it was starter bought a new...

1996 Citroen Xantia 1.8i sx auto
Posted: Mar 6, 2012
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Engine oil

not really a problem just advice......which engine oil would be best for my car ,it has covered 106,000 miles...engine sound very smooth and quiet

2000 Citroen Saxo vtr
Posted: Mar 6, 2012
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FAULT CODE P0485

only one of the two fan settings is working with a fault code P0485 reported. fan generally kicks in at 90deg's - stop light comes on and then goes off when temp falls how many relay switches are there and where are they located?

2004 Citroen Xsara
Posted: Mar 1, 2012
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Citreon xsara picasso rough down the gears

hi, recently bought a 2006 citreon xsara picasso 1.6 petrol. it has 32,000 miles on the clock and is an ex mobility car. everything is great but i've noticed that when i let my foot off the throttle and the revs start to die down the car st...

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol
Posted: Feb 28, 2012
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Under bonnet paint

Am i being paranoid, not trusting my dear lady wife's judgement or what? She has bought herself a newer car (the C3)from a well known and (she tells me)trustworthy garage. When i saw it, it seemed great, until i popped the bonnet and sa...

2006 Citroen C3 1.4 SXi
Posted: Feb 27, 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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Clock Flasing

The clock on my radio display has started flshing. I know that when the temp. is displayed and its in the minus it flashes but its the actual time thats doing it. Any ideas?

2001 Citroen Xsara
Posted: Feb 23, 2012
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