Johndouglas

I wouldn't have thought topiing up the Eolys fluid would have any bearing on the STOP light. Have you checked the LDS level?

Does the fan work when the engine is running?

Is the car diesel or petrol driven? Diesel exhausts tend to last longer than those on petrol models however, the rear box is usually the first to show signs of perforation. Also the entire exhaust is suspended on rubber mountings, two of which will probably be fitted at the front end of your rear box. Gradually the rubber hangers perish and may break. You need to get them looked at before the second one goes and allows the pipework to fall to the ground.

It could be a multitude of reasons. For a start check the level of the LDS fluid

The cooling will only work when the engine is running. The fan will run providing the system has gone into eco mode.

Can't help you with the problem but it's the dealer's job to give you satisfaction. They are just dodging their responsibility.

Probably the drive cable has broken. It's a common problem. Look on ebay and you'll find replacements. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-C5-MK3-WINDOW-REGULATOR-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-RIGHT-DRIVER-SIDE-Onwards-2008-/221844479454?fits=Model%3AC5&hash=item33a6f61dde Also use the search facility to see posts regarding replacement.

Your owners manual is a general purpose book that is issued with every level throughout your model's range. Just because a function is listed in the book doesn't necessarily mean that it's on your car. If your parking sensors don't work it may mean that one of the sensors has broken. If one fails, they all fail. A Lexia session will indicate which one may be faulty. If you load the car in the rear, you need to manually adjust the headlights. Only cars with hydraulic suspension do it automatically. Your particular engine is prone to turbo failure - but only if engine maintenance is neglected. You must ensure that only fully synthetic engine oil is used; and that it's changed regularly together with a new oil filter. Many careful owners have the engine flushed at each change. When the battery is disconnected on your car it must be done according to a set routine. If it isn't, several electrical malfunctions may take place, including a malfunction of the window winding process. I would suggest that for a start you do the battery disconnect. It's called a BSI reset. Have a look at this topic:- http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20279-common-problems-rev-392015/ Go to paragraph number 16. Although it mentions the C3, the same applied throughout the Citroen/Peugeot range.

Yes it could. First time I ever changed a Citroen timing belt I managed to get it set up one tooth out. When I started it, although it ran ok, it sounded like a bag of nails. How many miles has it done?

On a modern engine which relies on so many sensors for peak performance, it's like groping in the dark trying to trace a fault without diagnostics. As for the fuel filter, it's part of the servicing schedule. It should be replaced every 20000 miles.

What car? What engine?

Has your mechanic had a diagnostic meter on the engine? Also when was the fuel filter last changed?

Hello & welcome to the forum. That's a nice car you have there. Not many of them left in the UK. Is your's pre-EPIC? I had the same engine in a Xantia a few years ago but it had the troublesome EPIC pump on it.

Well I would certainly get the tyre changed before driving much further. Any irregularity with a tyre could prove dangerous and if nothing else could be very inconvenient if it blows out on the road when it's pouring down. As for the other things - I always take advisories as something that needs looking at in the next few months. After all, if it was seriously worn, it wouldn't have got a new certificate.

If maintained well, the 2ltr HDI will last for mega-miles. My colleague, Steve will probably be along shortly and he will tell you the same. He has a fleet of C5s which he operates as taxis and all of them have a mammoth amount of miles on their clocks. Since it is now against the law to remove particle filters and block off the EGR, we don't recommend doing so. A good quality oil changed more often than the suggested interval will probably do more to keep the engine sweet. I also use an additive from time to time. Your mileage consumption is about right. My present read out on my C5-X7 is showing 50mpg on a 200mile mix of urban roads and motorway over four days of driving. But I take it easy away from the lights and I keep just below 70 on motorways. Also check that tyre pressures are correct and that brake pads are releasing correctly.

Are they after market or original equipment? The after market kits come with a wedge shaped circular washer to alter the aim.

I had the same problem when I fitted a towbar to my previous C5 - the sensors picked up the presence of the towball and the alarm sounded. The only way to avoid it is to have the car put on a diagnostic Lexia and the system programed so that the car recognizes the towbar. In my case, I just switched off the sensors on the dashboard.

Hello & welcome to the forum. Cambelts need to be changed at the recommended interval which varies from engine to engine. If the belt isn't changed and it should snap, serious damage can occur which might put the cost of repair beyond the value of the car. Changing of the cambelt isn't included in any service schedule. It's a job that is requested outside the servicing. In my opinion there is little point in removing a cover to look at the belt, since it is on the teeth side where aging is likely to show. If the history of a car's belt changes is unknown, it's always better to assume it hasn't been done. Since you bought your car in 2009 (maybe as the second owner) it would be fair to assume that the first owner exchanged the car without changing the belt. When one goes to the expense of changing a belt it's advisable to do other jobs at the same time. One is to change the tensioning pulleys, and the other is to change the water pump. In fact, all the items come as a complete kit - usually around £100, but then the job takes a few hours of labour charges..

Normally we welcome new members to our forum, however we don't want the pages littered up with your sleazy pictures, therefore they have been removed and your membership has been deleted.

Maybe it doesn't have drain tubes. I've been looking at service.citroen and it seems that some cars like the C5 and my own Saxo have drain tubes shown, but on the C8 there's just the "sunroof seal" which is in three parts.

With what mileage on it?

Try Googling "Citroen 1.6 HDI Oil pickup issues". There's loads of information covering choice of oil and cleaning of filters. Also some good pictures showing the result of poor maintenance.

My guess is that the oil pickup in the sump is blocked. Unfortunately to clean it the sump needs to be removed.

The sun roof will have drain pipes and they do get blocked/split. Forum member, Mike has the same problem with his C5 - except his drains into the footwell. Try to clear them with a length of plastic coated curtain wire.

Did you disconnect and reconnect the battery in the prescribed PSA manner? If you don't it can lead to all sorts of electrical malfunctions. If you don't know the method see it here and go down to post No7:-:- http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/15093-bsi-reset/