C5 Hdi Haynes Manual

[jonnie45]

Hi

 

After looking at several issues with my C5 1.6 HDI I was about to purchase the Haynes manual to supplement the info available on forums such as this - I was going to buy online.

 

Some reviewers indicated that it was good for fixing windscreen wipers but avoided the engine and oily stuff on account of increasing levels of computerisation.

 

I certainly dont want to start fiddling with the computer side but I have usefully got by hands oily today and would like a book that was a reasonable attempt to help us do as much as we can whilst perhaps avoiding the computer side - for instance I have issues with my turbo that seem to be purely mechanical. Also as I mentioned elsewhere sometimes I like to diagnose the problem and then hand over to a pro - sorry to professionals out there but I feel more confident getting fair and good service when I show I understand the problem.

 

Is the Hayes manual useful for those who are not oil shy or has anyone other recommendations for those who dont mind tackling at least some of engine stuff.

 

Any recommendations for alternatives?

 

Thanks

Jonnie

[paul.h]

The Haynes manual is worth every penny. It covers most things on the car and if you need to do anything to it from changing a bulb to servicing the brakes etc it will be invaluable and it does cover the engine sensors. You can also get the Citroen service box on 3 dvds through ebay or also on a download (see the C8 section for this). These are installed on your pc and include the workshop procedures, parts diagrams and wiring diagrams - however, to use it you will need to put the computer on. There are some pinned topics on here to help, such as servicing the brakes and common problems.

[jonnie45]

The Haynes manual is worth every penny. It covers most things on the car and if you need to do anything to it from changing a bulb to servicing the brakes etc it will be invaluable and it does cover the engine sensors. You can also get the Citroen service box on 3 dvds through ebay or also on a download (see the C8 section for this). These are installed on your pc and include the workshop procedures, parts diagrams and wiring diagrams - however, to use it you will need to put the computer on. There are some pinned topics on here to help, such as servicing the brakes and common problems.

 

Thanks Paul,

I will go ahead with the purchase and I will take a look at the DVDs to see if thats an option.