c5 and mostly happy

I had the same problem just after I bought the car. Replaced the Xenon lights and not had the problem since (nearly 3 years) so I put it down to them. Easiest fix to attempt first too.

Hi John, yes I can change the outside temp as you say. That's reading in 'c but heater temp is still in 'f.

My heater display randomly has changed to reading in Fahrenheit. Last time it went back to 'c of its own accord but don't know how. When it does this - I also I lose heating backing lights. The outside temp indication changes on the centre warning along with time, 12/24 hr and language but this has no effect on the inside temp indications. Its not a real problem, just curious. Thanks Keith

thanks again

Good advice. Thanks

Hi John, thanks for the leads. Only intend to use for small trailer for trips to the local tip and such. Keith

Thanks again Paul, have checked the connectors and not found any problems. Would this still be logged as a fault and need resetting even if the fault had cleared? Never used a Lexia before and hear a lot about them here. Any advise on the best to buy and guide for use? Had an MOT recently and was only an advisory. Keith

Hi, if anyone has an unwanted towbar that they want to sell or just get out of the way, can you please give me a call or text on 07929784722. Thanks Keith

Thanks Paul, having had a Xantia before and reading here, always put in axle stands. Have heard of a few accidents/deaths. Yes , I always raise before jacking, but thought problems may have come after jacking one side a lot more than other. With the temp indication- outside temp is changed as you say, but doesn't affect cabin temp. I don't have an airbag light on as such, just servicing and "airbag fault" on centre display. Keith

Hi gents, have owned a 2003 2.2 c5 Exclusive Auto for nearly 3 years and been very happy for most of that time, sprinkled with periods of doom and panic as various lights and problems arise. 110k when bought - now135k. These pages have been very informative and helpful, so despite my reluctance to post online (maybe age/generation thing - dont do facebook either), just wanted to say thanks. Problems over the years have been:- diesel additive light on soon after buying , but soon reset itself and never came back so think it was done at last service before I bought it. Cambelt done at same time but no service docs came with car. Fwd droplinks at first MOT - no problems changing Various random headlights - cured with new Xenon lights Speedo underreading then stopped - replaced stepper motor from breakers Recently had problems getting locking wheelbolts off. Started bending key pins so went to local lorry servicing place and they kindly attacked them with heavy duty impact gun which spun them off before I totally destroyed the adaptor. Most recently changed track rod, but when lowered to ground rear would not lower. Front ok but no luck with rear after battery reset or citroenobics. Eventually supported car fully up and played with rear position sensor. Thought it may have over centred in wrong direction. Took out jacks &supports and car came fully down and "hunted" in fully down position - doh. Eventually managed to get car jacked again and repositioned rear sensor to original position. Worked perfectly straight away and ever since. Think the leg must have been over-extended and got stuck. Anyway, still think its the best car I've owned, driven for ride/comfort etc, but always fearful of whats around the next corner. Strange things I've lived/living with:- airbag message on. washer level sensor gave up - couldn't get one anywhere until found one at breakers. Heater display randomly has changed to reading in Fahrenheit. Last time it went back to 'c but dont know how. When it does this - also lose heating backing lights. Once when going round M25 at Heathrow, directly under Airbus on approach, all lights on, engine cut out. Automatic so couldn't just bump restart. Luckily put in neutral and started first turn of key . Stopped at next service, turnoff - turn-on all back to normal. Spooky and not nice. Maybe radio/radar affected. Anyway, thanks again for the help and entertainment and hope I may be able to help in turn. Cheers Keith