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Many thanks seefive, I now know it is a Mk3.

Morning to all, can someone help please. Have a C5 Auto diesel Estate, first reg June 2008, how can I determine the model mark 2 and or 3? I believe the model changed during that year. The reason for the above is that I have a broken cable in the front offside electrical window winder mechanism and want to replace like for like and I think I need the precise C5 model mark/number to order the full kit. I mention full kit having read other reader's comments with similar issues on the Forum. The regulator appears ok as the motor does turn and whir away without the glass moving. Again having read the worthwhile instructions from the Forum as to how to remove the panel I can see that the lower cable has rusted through and snapped. Is there a replacement kit for the actual lifting mech, not spare parts but a full replacement kit (ready to install) and from where the part can be ordered. Your reader was right about the flimsy polystyrene panel within, had to take a scalpel to it to ease it off in one piece! I would appreciate any information regarding the aforementioned.

Many thanks paul.h for the info. Will not sort or attempt to sort the problem without professional help. Have read another posts regarding the "Stop Leak" fluid and will not use due to the possibility of further problems. Your right about the stop leak fluid that is incompatible with the LDS and of course the seals which would perish. I am aware of the rust problem from the steering shaft and hopefully check it out later. Will check out the website you have mentioned. Many thanks for the ongoing help.

Wow! exploding LDS reservoir, that could be serious. Just wondering if the small pre-drilled hole in the LDS cap on my C5 is pressure relief valve of sorts. The manual, to my knowledge, certainly does not mention to ease the cap before jacking the front end. I now know that most competent tyre changers and garages are aware to position the suspension at high level before jacking the car. Will certainly check out the other posts relating to the steering box leaks. My contact at our local garage has been in touch with suppliers in UK who supply reconditioned steering racks and the general consensus is that there is a continuing problem with C5 circa 2008 steering racks and more importantly with the reconditioned racks as well. The racks also appear to be in short supply. Correct me if I'm wrong but It is a problem that seemingly Citroen have ignored to date. I also from previous posts that to use a named stop leak liquid for the LDS reservoir was not recommended, any comments on the stop leak liquid would be appreciated. I will try and check again to see if the leak is from the pipes or around the base of the steering column where it enters the steering box, not sure if my C5 model has an access/opening via the floor pan or bulkhead which would allow me to check the top of the steering box. Onwards and downwards. Once again thanks for all the help and information offered.

Just an update to above. Having now read the owners manual properly!!! I understand Randombloke's question regarding raising the suspension and hands up I did not go the procedure of putting the suspension in the uppermost position before having the front end jacked up and two tyres fitted, subsequently oil overflowed from the reservoir. My fault entirely and I should have known better and read the manual. Lesson learned.......hopefully. Will reposts once I have info regarding my steering rack issue, price etc. Thanks again to the Forum.

Many thanks for your input Randombloke. Not sure what setting it was on. Can you enlighten me as to how the car is put into the top suspension setting as i am not familiar with the set-up? I'll assume that the oil overflow was due to the suspension being on the lower setting. After the tyres had been changed I rechecked the LDS level which appeared ok and rechecked/pumped the brakes, steering etc as best I could before returning home. The car appears ok and hydraulically seems ok but will keep checking just to be sure. Is there anything else to check or look for? On a relevant matter I am still waiting for info from my garage re the steering box leak. I have already been quoted 1400 Euros/£1200 I'm in based France at the moment) from another garage to replace the steering rack!! Is that reasonable or expensive? Would appreciate a reply from anyone. Thanks again for your response

Hello, this my first post, can you help? Have a slight oil leak from the steering box of my 2008 (June) C5 auto diesel estate. I think it is a MK111. Garage checked it out and am waiting for info from them regarding method and costs of repair. Having read some of the recent posts topics it could be new pipes, new seals (if supplied separately) and or new expensive steering rack. During the garage inspection they topped up the LDS reservoir as the level was very low. Any advice would be appreciated. On a similar theme, had two front tyres fitted today and when the front was jacked up oil spilled from the cap of the LDS reservoir in the engine bay. Can you overfill the reservoir? Again would appreciate help and comments.