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Is that for a used part ? Also can they do the MOT for you or do you need to go back to the original garage ?

Welcome to the forum. You probably need to do a diagnostic check, possibly checking the coolant temperature and fuel pressure in case it is not fueling right or one of the fuel pumps or fuel pressure regulator is faulty. You could also have a look to check the air filter is not blocked and there are no air leaks or splits in any hoses and check the throttle body/plate is clean. You could check if the MAP sensor is blocked, the Haynes manual shows it is located under the inlet manifold on the EW10D engine. Excess fumes in the cam cover may indicate a worn engine or blocked breather system but would not come from the egr valve since this directs exhaust fumes in to the inlet manifold.

£146 more than I paid for the new strut and I used our local main dealer. The sphere was not replaced though but then one would not cost that much and when you look at the cost for just seals/gaiter replacement it looks as if they have not included for a new sphere in any of the costs. Where are you located ? The seals do not cost much but then there is no guarantee just replacing them that it would not still leak. So it looks as if they want to charge about £250 labour - 3 hours when the book time is just less than 1 hour.

A quick look at the parts diagrams shows that vacuum pump 456542 is used on the dw8 engines on other cars such as the Xsara and Berlingo. It is also used on other engine models. You can see the parts diagrams as a free service on the service.citroen site if you register as another professional non emergency services and a member of the Citroen Owners Club. The vacuum pump appears under Mechanical / Braking / Brake servo. http://service.citroen.com/pages/index.jsp There are some on ebay listed for the Berlingo which may fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=citroen+berlingo+1.9+diesel+pump&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xcitroen+berlingo+1.9+brake+vacuum+pump&_nkw=citroen+berlingo+1.9+brake+vacuum+pump&_sacat=0

Welcome to the forum. Your best option is to look at the Citroen parts diagrams which are available as a free service and you can use your car VIN (VIS) to select your car. You can register as another professional and a member of the Citroen Owners Club http://service.citroen.com/do/changerParametres

In the handbook under audio -telematics system, Information, it tells you how to see the system versions, so this may help. Based on a handbook for a C-Crosser 2010 to 2011 on the service.citroen site http://service.citroen.com/ddb/

There are a couple of used ones on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xcitroen+part+456542&_nkw=citroen+part+456542&_sacat=0

Welcome to the forum. I would not worry about the fuel level going down below a quarter, as long as it does not run out so the pump could run dry and also then you would have to try and prime it. As for the hatch door, you could try to see if it is locking fully and if it does unlock by itself then maybe the switch on it needs cleaning or replacing. If it is the 1.6 hdi then they like frequent oil/filter changes with the correct oil to help the turbo last.

Welcome to the forum. There may not be many, if any, members with a C Crosser but that will not stop us trying to help. You can also try us with the C4.

A quick look at car prices and it may be possible your car is borderline on its value against the cost of repairs. As a result, the insurer will likely consider writing it off and making you a cash offer. I would have a look at things like Autotrader to get a better idea of what the car is worth but there seem to be a few for about £3800 of the same age but lower mileage. If you can, try to see your car with the insurance assessor. The 1.6 hdi has a reputation for turbo failures at low mileage and with a fire near it this may not have done it any good but the repairs may not include a new one, so if the insurer does make you a good offer and you can always try to get them to increase it, it could be worth thinking about replacing the car. If I was in your situation, knowing I could replace the car with the insurance money, I would be trying to get the insurer to make a good offer for the car so they write it off since it will never be the same again after it is repaired.

On a C5 UVG's radio kept switching itself on and found the volume on/off button was sticking - see this topic http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20949-radio-issues-switches-on-by-itself/?do=findComment&comment=80066

Liquids that are in the engine bay front passenger side are brake fluid, battery, gearbox oil and coolant anti freeze. These are all clear but the gearbox oil and brake fluid would feel oily, a battery leak is unlikely and would need a new one and the antifreeze would feel slightly oily. Possibly it would be anti freeze from one of the many hoses but you would notice the coolant tank level would be low. The oil filter is at the front top passenger end of the engine, changing this can spill some oil but if it leaked then oil would run down the front of the engine or maybe spray out if there was a hole or seal not fitted properly. The fuel filter is at the back of the engine, gearbox end so if leaked it would run down the back and it should be replaced every 40000 miles.

I am glad you have sorted that one. I have altered the title a bit and pinned it since it is an unusual problem.

A look at the parts diagrams shows 2 different sumps. Without air con it looks like a pressed steel sump with a drain plug under the sump and at the front a temperature probe. With air con it looks like a cast sump with a temperature probe at the front and at the back 2 plugs, one above the other but the lower one does not seem to be at the bottom so when draining oil it may not get it all out. The upper plug does not seem to be for anything. You can look at the parts diagrams as a free service on the service.citoen site if you register as another professional and a member of the Citroen Owners Club. Use your VIN (VIS) at the top left to get your car. You can see the sump under Mechanical / Lubrication / Engine oil sump filter probe. http://service.citroen.com/do/changerParametres

To help, the vacuum pump Citroen part no. is 456542 and there are 2 O-ring seals, 455605 and 455606 but it would be better to check these using your VIN. From citroencarparts.net the pump is £165 and the seals about £1 each but may be included with a new pump. I suspect these seals are just to stop oil leaks and would not be to keep the vacuum and that the pump will have an internal shaft seal for this. Was there any end play in the camshaft, just seems a bit of a coincidence the vac pump seal fails after the belt is changed ? You may need to check for oil in the brake servo hose.

I am not quite sure what you mean - is it the free play in the ball joint, if so when I changed the gaiter there was quite a bit of play but it is always in contact with oil in the gaiter so would not wear too much and mine had only done 16000 miles.

Welcome to the forum. A C3 brochure for 2006 shows leather was an option on the exclusive and VTR models and included a leather steering wheel and passenger seat height adjustment.

Can you also add details of what was done in the service and what hp is your engine and if possible, exactly where was the fire - was the diesel filter changed, brake fluid changed, oil/filter changed, eolys fluid level checked. The exhaust particle filter (dpf) is at the very front of the engine although not all C4s of this age had them since our 2008 1.6 hdi 110 hp did not have one. Only time I have ever heard of one or a catalyst being able to cause a fire was possibly if it was parked on long grass with the cat/dpf under the car and very hot, but one at the front of the engine would not do this and being high up any fluids should not drip on to it and then it has a heat shield around it. I would also talk to your insurance company. Evans Halshaw may or may not have some responsibility for what happened and they will have liability insurance, but if they do not want to pay out then the sooner you involve your insurance may help you get a quicker result.

Just checked your posts and none give the car year and engine but if you provide these we can look at the parts diagrams to see what those plugs are for. I did try to open the photos but my browser (IE9) does not support opening them and I do not wish to install another one or an updated one.

Welcome to the forum. An internet search brings up a few methods to try to remove the cd but if these do not work you will need to remove the radio and take the top off it or maybe just turning it upside down might work. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-cd-stuck-in-a-car-cd-player.html http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Stuck-CD-from-a-Car-CD-Player

The steering rack column shaft seal leak might be preventable by applying grease to the shaft so it does not rust.

Welcome to the forum. Maybe something is loose such as the crankshaft pulley. From rpo 10064 the crankshaft pulley bolt is tightened to 70 Nm then by a further 60° and loctite is used. Also it looks as if it is a vibration damper type so maybe it suffered during removal and is due for replacement. Prior to this the pulley is held by 4 bolts but a torque value is not given.

Welcome to the forum. If you need any help just ask although it sounds as if you have a lot of knowledge already.

The one thing that stands out is the coolant temperature is only 74 to 80°C. Unless the engine has just been started this means the thermostat is faulty so the engine is not heating up and will be running rich. It should be about 95°C once warmed up. If it does warm up fully then you need to look at values then. I do not know how the oxygen sensor (lambda sensor) voltages relate to lambda values but until the engine is warm the values shown probably do not mean anything.

This is for the B9 Berlingo: At the top of the door card unclip a plastic triangular handle, undo 5 bolts at the top/side/from behind the removed handle of the door card, unclip the door card (9 clips around the sides/bottom) and remove. The speaker can then be unbolted.