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I recently sold a 2.2 HDi with the same problem.<BR><BR>You could try the solenoid switch, but it may or may not fix the problem: I changed 4 different sensors/solenoids/switches and still the problem persisted. Eventually a really good Citroen technician said it was most likely a faulty ECU.<BR><BR>He gave me details of the ECU Doctor, (google it), who will test and re-set the ECU for about £40. However, if it's not repairable they will send an exchange one for £120 -ish (a lot less than for a new part)<BR><BR>It's done by mail, so you have to be prepared to be without the car for 4 days.<BR><BR>I'd already spent over £400 trying to put mine right so I decided enough was enough.<BR><BR>But good luck with yours.<BR><BR>

Hi All, Just a quick note to say goodbye and thanks for all the support over the last 4 years. As you may see from phil d's post, it all got too much for me, so my lovely C5 2.2 HDi SX has gone. I traded it in for a 2007 Volvo S40 2.0D SE Lux. Lovely car, but I'm already missing the magic carpet motorway ride! What I definitely won't miss every time I go on a long journey is the dreaded "beep", followed by the anti-pollution fault reading and limp home mode kicking in! I almost, almost bought a 58 plate new model C5 - it's a great car, but I just couldn't be sure of it's long term reliability and residual value. A case of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" (- or was that Ian Hunter??)

Oh dear, a common problem on the 2.2HDi. No, nothing to do with the brakes or Electronic Stability Control. Start with the various sensors: Vac solenoid, turbo pressure switch, boost regulator, pressure regulator which runs to the particulate filter. These cost around £30 - £40 each, so not massive money. Other culprits could be split/leaking vaccuum hose, swirl chamber valve, egr valve. A good Citroen indy should be able to diagnose better, otherwise a main dealer has all the kit necessary. Good luck, my 2.2HDi did this off and on for 3 years. I had all the sensors changed, hoses checked etc. No better. Mine was traced to "probably" being a dodgy ECU, so I traded it in after spending about £460 and getting nowhere!

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2001 2.2 HDi 72k miles: For the last couple of weeks, when revving hard, like overtaking, have noticed the engine does not like to rev smoothly through the rev range. Instead it quite suddenly stops accelerating at around 3750 RPM. It's not as harsh as hitting a rev limiter, but not far off. Have tried the old "Italian Tune-up" technique, but didn't seem any better. At the same time, I've noticed more turbo lag than usual in the higher gears. There's a longish hill on my way home which you hit after exiting a slow roundabout. Rev to about 50 MPH in third, change into 4th, I can count 2 or 3 seconds before the car starts to accelerate again. Are the two problems related? Feels like something's blocked but air filter is OK. Is it a dreaded egr valve type area problem (swirl chamber thingy or plastic linkage) Just want to direct the garage as I'm not technically able. No warning lights and fuel economy is normal Ideas please chaps!

Coastline: Thanks. No difference when clutch is depressed. Nothing obviously loose in engine bay. Digitalinkjetman: Where would I find the exhaust heat shield - easy to get to for a complete non-mechanic? I'd say the rattle is coming from the top of the engine towards the back. Could it be a lazy or worn valve?

Hi All, (2001 2.2 HDi manual) Opinions and advice please. Last few months have noticed the engine is sounding more rattly than usual: Especially noticeable in first and second gears at light throttle openings, typically around 2000 RPM. (e.g. crawling around town). I would describe the noise as "tappety" if this was a petrol engine. It goes off on wider throttle openings, but it is present at idle. Goes off if I apply light pressure to the throttle and increase revs to say 900 RPM from idle. Oil temperature is not relevant as the noise is there whether engine is cold or hot. No additional vibration and average fuel consumption is steady at 44 MPG. Obviously no warning lights showing. Last serviced in September by my normal indy specialist - no other faults. Car has only done just under 70k so should be silky smooth still. Any ideas or pointers?

I think you are referring to the new C5: SX and VTR trim have standard suspension, the Exclusive models have Hydractive 3+. (but a VTR can be ordered with Hydractive 3+ I think.) Not driven either but based on the various magazine tests: Hydractive 3+ better on motorways and A roads. Standard suspension a little more compliant around town. VTR = middle trim level, doesn't mean anything, Exclusive = all bells and whistles like laminated side windows. As an approximation, VTR trim equals: Zetec Mondeo SE Peugeot 407 Exclusiv Insignia Dynamique Laguna SR Avensis etc etc.

Thanks Coastline. No, there's no engine/service light, no loss of power and fuel consumption is steady at an average of 44.3 MPG.

Hi Guys, 2001 2.2 HDi 66k miles. Just recently on the first start in the morning, the engine doesn't run completely smoothly. It's nowhere like as bad as as a misfire, just uneven running. At idle, you can see the rev counter needle moving slightly. When driving there's the slightest judder for about 1 mile until the water temp goes out of the blue section. Car is due a service any week now, any pointers please?? Thanks, .

Glad you've fixed it. We all have the flickering headlamps to some degree or another. On mine I barely notice it now, it's that instantaneous. Seems you've got yours to a reasonable level anyway.

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if you

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if you keep

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if you keep your

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if you keep your cars

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But if you keep your cars for

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be offered about £2000 for it! But

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years you'll be

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007

Two ways of looking at this: Reliability, fairly comfortable, reasonable build quality would suggest the Magentis is not a bad car. It's the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, and may even be built at the same factory (Kia C'eed and Hyundai i30 are). However, in terms of handling and ride quality, generally regarded as being well behind European standards. Fairly high emmissions mean higher road tax, and the engines are not particularly economical. But the real killer is depreciation. There's a reason you can buy a 2007 Magentis for £5200. In another two years