Citroen Problems

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The Latest Citroen Problems
Anti-polution system inoperable error

When I got the car 6mnts ago, it encountered ann error stating the anti-pollution system was faulty. I thought this was due to cheap fuel as when i put in BP, after a quarter tank the engine light and error message dissapeared. I then put...

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 auto exclusive
Posted: Dec 2, 2011
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Left indicator keeps flashing

the left indicator turns itself on and off.If i hold the indicator switch and gently push upwards it stops but as soon as i let go it starts. After using it for a while it stops happening but randomly starts again. Thanks for any help

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Dec 2, 2011
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Brake light switch

can anybody pls tell me how to fit a new brake light switch on my citroen synergie coz i dont want to go to the garage and spend money i havent got this close to xmas and i want to fit it myself if its easy enough, just so i can think im a ...

2000 Citroen Synergie 1.9 td
Posted: Nov 30, 2011
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Engine

over the last 2-3 weeks every now and then when driving the car at a steady speed the engine starts pulling as if it is fuel starvation now the engine will start but dies after about 2 seconds any ideas

2001 Citroen C5 HDI
Posted: Nov 30, 2011
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Power steering

my car was stood for about a month without being started. when i did start it the power steering was not working, i was told that the car has an electric steering pump and this sometimes happens if the battery gets down. no messing as winte...

2003 Citroen C3 1.4 deisel
Posted: Nov 30, 2011
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Dashboard readout

dashboars readout keeps changing with warning beeps to tell me either abs is not working or low fuel, only filled it up with fuel half an hour ago, also readout seams to dim as if losing battery power

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Nov 28, 2011
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Battery warning light flashes on and of also a clicking sound.

Battery warning light flashes on and of also a clicking sound does this not stop as far as i can tell is not the battery connection,s they are tight,any ideas,thanks.

2000 Citroen Xsara Picasso 20HDI
Posted: Nov 28, 2011
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Near side fog light not working

Hi, My MOT is due and I've noticed that my near side rear fog light doesnt work. I have tested the bulb and light cluster by plugging it in on the off side and it works fine. According to haynes there is only one fuse which is intact. Any ...

2000 Citroen Berlingo multispace forte
Posted: Nov 27, 2011
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Cant use drivers side front buttons to open windows

cant open windows

2003 Citroen C5
Posted: Nov 27, 2011
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Car Won't start

I parked my car 2 nights ago, no problem. Today it won't start. Unlocks fine with key remote, lights turn on and off. Doesn't seem to be the battery as lights weren't left on. Key just clicks and no start. Dash is dead. I'm baffled.

2005 Citroen C4 1.4 Manual
Posted: Nov 27, 2011
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MOT certificate DVLA database...

Something else totally irrelevant to my earlier questions is... I checked my cars online Vosa MOT test certificates and the Certificate the dealer gave me had 89,125 miles on the Odometer... two certificates before that one the mileage read...

2004 Citroen C3 HDi SX
Posted: Nov 26, 2011
3
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N/s door closing not closing

The door closed at the dealers where I bought it but a second attempt when showing the car to my brother the door did not close. I inspected the catch mechanism and it will roll over to the lock position when pushed over with my finger, but...

2004 Citroen C3 HDi SX
Posted: Nov 26, 2011
7
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Earth

Hi, I have a problem with the centeral brake lights not working and the rear wiper not functioning as it should. I am trying to locate the rear earth point which I understand to be in the offside rear. How do I gain access to this point ple...

2000 Citroen Xsara
Posted: Nov 25, 2011
3
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Little spaner

every time i start up the car a little spanner symbol flashers 100. but now it rises every week 800 flashing now ???

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
Posted: Nov 25, 2011
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Problems starting when cold

Hi, Having problems starting when air temp drops below about 3-4 degress C. Here's what happened. Put key into ignition, turned to engage, waited 10secs ( glow plug light goes out within about 1 second ) Engaged ignition, with clutch de...

2002 Citroen C5 2 hdi
Posted: Nov 23, 2011
8
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Both headlights not working

how do i fix both headlights not working

2000 Citroen Saxo
Posted: Nov 22, 2011
2
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Lost compression from Cylinder 4

Year of car 2007, mileage 44k. Car serviced at Citreon main dealer. Car drinks oil from day 1. Two main dealers unable to find issue. Thats a little bit of history. Car lost Cylinder 4 on M6 motorway and towed to local dealer. Dealer ...

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 Exclusive
Posted: Nov 21, 2011
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Electics, steering,gear changing pull

hii i was changing my stereo in my c2 and swiched the red and yellow wires round so central locking worked . but then i was drivin the whole cars power started goin lights the lot so iv changed all fuses with made everything work but th...

2003 Citroen C2 1.4 diesel
Posted: Nov 21, 2011
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Brake not working

my three rear brake are not working i have checked all the fuse do you have any idea.

2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8
Posted: Nov 19, 2011
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Loosing power uphill

Hi.My c5 runs relatively fine on the flat but when i go up a steep hill i struggle to get out of 2nd and can only reach a rpm of 2700. Thanks

2002 Citroen C5 2.0 hdi sohc rhz
Posted: Nov 19, 2011
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