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OK Paul.h, thanks. Dave

Hi all, my 64 plate 1.2 petrol C3 has a squeaky/screechy drivers electric window when opening and closing. Anyone know what best stuff is to use to lubricate it? Have seen suggestions on other sites ranging from WD40 to KY Jelly. Cheers Dave

Ok Paul, many thanks for the advice and information. Dave

Hi paul.h, many thanks for your reply. Not sure what the power output is (where would I find out?) apart from it being 1.4 petrol engine. Fan comes on when a/c is not being used, generally for a short time and then turns off, but it can stay on for several minutes, even when moving at 40mph+ for a few miles. Yesterday I did a fair bit of running around to shops and stuff, stopping/starting here and there, probably covering 20 miles in all including 10 minutes in very slow moving traffic and fan never came on. Went out later in afternoon for there and back journey of 15 mls and fan came on a couple of times. Unfortunately, I do not have a code reader so may have to try the manual method. Initially I was thinking of fitting new coolant temp sensor and if problem persists, a new thermostat etc. I need to get a Haynes manual I think. I've been topping up the coolant periodically for several years but never found a leak. Liquid in expansion tank does not have a scummy film that might indicate head casket problems. I will replace expansion tank cap for new one. Thanks for your advice. Dave

Hi, thanks for the message, I'll wait in hope that he will have some suggestions. Dave

I first posted this problem in September in the Citroen Xsara Picasso forum as I have been a member there for a few years and couldn't seem to be able to post here. Unfortunately I have had no commenta at all, possibly due to it being in the wrong forum. Anyhow, I've registered for the C3 forum as well now so here goes. I have, from new, a C3 Desire 07 plate, 1.4 petrol, 60000 mls and regularly serviced by main dealer. My radiator fan very rarely comes on except occasionally when I'm in traffic congestion on a hot day. However, for the last few weeks it has been coming on quite often but more when I am moving rather than when stationary in a jam. Some times, for instance, I can hear it when approaching a traffic island but it turns off as I slow down. This is also an intermittent thing as some days it doesn't come on at all. My journeys are often no more than 20 miles and I get no warning of any kind that the engine may be overheating. There is no temperature gauge on the dash on this model. Coolant level in expansion tank is ok but I do sometimes have to top it up from min to max every 2 or 3 months (have been doing this for a few years now). I'm wondering if it could be a fault with the temperature sensor and/or thermostat and if so how easy is it to change them and any guidance as to where they are under the bonnet would help. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks Drakes