C 5 Estate

Have just got the motor through its MOT, as recommended I changed the acceloratermeter which fixed the yellow triangle light problem. Fortunately the overnight dropping of the rear suspension stopped happening a few days after my previous post and pleased to say the Garage were happy with the suspension. Thanks for your advice. Tim

I tried to log in yesterday but I could not for the life of me find my password. So I tried the "forgotten my password" route and having typed in my gmail email address was informed an email was on its way. Nothing arrived, not even in spam. Today I received an email from Pegler Yorkshire inviting me to down load their app and as an appetizer I would be entered into a competition to win £3000's worth of press fit kit {plumbing stuff), although at 70 I would probably just try to swap it for a later C5 than my 2006 estate. I must be on the Pegler Yorkshire data base as once I had downloaded the app I was asked to sign in with a request for the relevant password which of course I could not remember so once again I went down the forgotten my password route with the usual "you will receive an email soon message". Needless to say no email has arrived. So its not just this web site. I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions as to what the cause might be. Fortunately I found my existing Citroen Owners Club password so there is a God after all. Tim

Have been of air and just logged on and noted your replies. When the sunny weather comes to Preston I will put the motor up on axle stands and have a look at the struts. The discs/pads need attention this year so I may make a Summer project of these tasks. Thanks Tim

Bought a Delphi from easydiagnostics, the company installed the software onto my laptop via Team viewer. Am slowly getting used to using it. Am in Preston

For some months I have been getting permanent ESP/ASR System Faulty symbol on the dash board (a yellow triangle above the temperature gauge) I dug out my DELPHI and it points to @C1310 Accelorometer turn meter sensor signal internal" Is this the silver coloured lump beneath the ash tray at the rear of the central console? The ride may have been a bit less taught but this may me my imagination. Recently the back end is dropping overnight and I wondered if the two are related in some way My motor is a face lift C5 2006 2 litre deisel Estate with 126126 on the clock. All suggestions will be very gratefully received. Tim

To be honest I had completely forgotten about the "power steering" warning which I am pleased to say has not returned. The modern computerized cars are so different from the Wolseley 6/90, my first motor which cost me the princely sum of £19-00p in1966 It had a bench front seat with column gear change, a wonderful vehicle. So much simpler than today. However when considering the 20ish to the gallon and zero crash resistance my C5 has lots going for it. Tim

Finally got around to dealing with the motor. had it on charge over night, then took it off charge and reconnected battery at 11am this morning. Went to start it at1600 and it was dead, so I removed the battery and took it round to Longton Batteries Services in Preston who tested it and pronounced it duff, apparently a dead cell. They promptly replaced it under warrantee. Good service is always worthy of a plug, they are on Fylde Rd Preston PR2 2NH Tel 01772 283741 Thank you for all advice offered by members of this forum.. Tim

Have not had chance to get back to Battery supplier as yet. Hope to get there in the morning, thanks for advice. Tim

Battery fully charged by 1600 hours (slow charging rate started at 12.00h) Good quality digital Megga multimeter read 12.4v, reconnected the negative lead to the battery and the meter read 11.3v, spun the starter motor and the engine fired, however the momentary reading was 9v, then with engine started and ticking over 14.2v. The battery is less than 2 years old, possibly less than 1 year. The terminals appear to be in good order so will check voltage before, during, and once its running tomorrow and pop round to the battery supplier if things don't work out. Tim

Its a bit wet in Preston at the moment. however I connected the Millimeter to the battery and got 11.65v which didn't inspire me with confidence, and on turning the key got 8v with just a grunt from the starter motor so the battery is now on charge. Tim

Thanks for info, I will check the battery voltage when I start it today and report back. Tim

Hi, its a 2006 VTR 2000cc estate six speed manual. The reg is 06 I must admit I was a bit disappointed in the spec the VTR actually has, other than the VTR badge. Having said that I do like it, its roomy, has enough low down pulling power for a old bloke like me Tim

Had power steeing problem message displayed this morning, the steering went very heavy as I tried to pull away. I reversed back to my house. Switched off the motor. got out to open the gates, restarted the motor and all was OK. Display back to normal. Is this the sign of a problem to come, or could it be related to a momentary disconection of the battery negative terminal and the negative lead from the chassis! This occured while removing a jump lead and the disconection only lasted for 2 or 3 seconds. This was two weeks ago. When the disconection occured I thought I had nackered the electronics but nothing stopped working. Thanks for any help or advice offered. Tim

Thanks John

Has any one got a tow bar for my C5 estate they no longer require and would like to sell. I am in Preston Lancashire. Tim 07860568147