Hello

[spookydave]

Hi all

i have just bought a 2008 c5 2.0 hdi

so far all ok apart from an air con re gas

and a de pollution and esr message put on my code reader and got p1351 fault showing and pending

so reset codes and so far all ok

 

[Johndouglas]

Hello & welcome to the forum. Let's hope your fault code doesn't return. If it does - it's related to the glowplug control system. Also take a look at our Common Problems - http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20279-common-problems-rev-522016/

[spookydave]

many thanks for that John

also would you know why when i put the car in reverse the blowers increase there flow and then when back in neutral go back to normal

its very strange

[ClaudetteC3]

Hi and welcome :) Hope your car settles down and nothing serious.

[paul.h]

The blower speed change I vaguely remember was on here a few years ago but I can not remember what it turned out to be. You could try a search to find it.

[spookydave]

many thanks gentlemen 

apart from these niggles i find the c5 a very plescent  place to be

the 2.0 hdi engine is superb 

and the car itself i think is what i describe as beautifully ugly

[paul.h]

Is your car a 2004 to 2008 or a 2008 on model C5 ?

[spookydave]

its a 2008 model the newest shape

[Johndouglas]

its a 2008 model the newest shape

So that puts it amongst the first of the C5-X7s (commonly called the Mk3)

[spookydave]

yes indeed John

been on a motorway journey to try to sort the dpf filter did not light up at all

but the esr/abs fault is still there its going in tomorrow for the new window regulator under warranty

also the dealer has said it will get a full diagnostics check

i pointed out that this problem started under warranty so even if it keeps up after warranty has expired its still his problem 

think i may be off his xmas card list but as far as i am concerned if the car has faults after a few days then it was not of saleable quality

and not fit for purpose 

[Johndouglas]

Also check the power steering rack for any signs of leakage.   Several forum members with early X7's have reported leaks.

[paul.h]

Have a look at the service interval for the dpf in the Warranty and Maintenance guide but at 8 years old it could be at the mileage for the dpf to be replaced or at least removed and cleaned.

[spookydave]

its done 70000 miles cant find any record of the dpf being done

garage has rang to tell me the diagnostics have come back with a faulty brake light switch 

this has now been replaced so fingers crossed all will be well

[spookydave]

also when i bought it had garage check power steering rack no leaks and i told them to grease input shaft to try to prevent any rust 

but thanks for your concerns gentlemen its very much appreciated

[spookydave]

according to the diagnostics the dpf re generated 170 miles ago very low soot content and eolys oil level nearly full so must  have been done

happy days I hope