CITROEN C5 ESTATE: Questions and answers

Citroen C5 Estate 2007

Out of the blue my Citroen C5 Estate would not start. It`s fuel primer bulb felt empty and it did not seem to be pulling fuel. I removed the return line to the tank, fitted a clear hose and sucked and fuel appeared. I tried the primer bulb which was okay and it started. After a short drive and parking for 4 hours it would not start again. I tried the primer bulb again and eventually got fuel up the clear hose but watched as it slowly went down. I think that the bulb has a non return valve that it is passing and the air is being drawn in via the small breather line which is adjacent to the flow and reurn lines. I would welcome any further suggestions. Can anyone help please? (1.6 hdi VTX+)

Citroen C5 Estate 2001

My 2001 C5 diesel, 2.2 HDi, has taken to putting up the ’unblock diesel filter’ message over the last few months. This happens at random intervals, sometimes a couple of times a day but often with several weeks with no such message. There are some odd things about this. When the message appears the service warning light doesn’t come on as it does for other problems, the outside temperature display drops by six degrees and the ’automatic windscreen wiper active’ message often appears as well. Sometimes I get the outside temperature drop without the other messages appearing. The unblock diesel filter message disappears after a minute or so and the outside temperature display climbs up to the true value over about 10 minutes. Any ideas about what is going on?

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You need to have your diesel particle filter serviced it has nothing to do with the fuel filter. It’s the filter on the exhaust line that collects soot particles the service will include an additive a new filter and the counter reset on the computer - Colin Bissett from England

Citroen C5 Estate 2005

The suspension pump fuse on my Citroen C5 keeps blowing. I replace it but about a week later it blows again. The garage says the pump needs replacing. Any suggestions? (2.0 l VTR)

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Not an answer but a question. I have the same problem but I can not find the fuse. Could you tell me where the fuse is? Many thanks - Richard Forrest from England

Citroen C5 Estate 2003

When I switch my Citroen C5 Estate’s ignition on the headlights comes on and goes off randomly. The red light and stop light also come on - this goes off after a few miles and there is no overheating. Has any one else had this problem?

Citroen C5 Estate 2001

Quite often my Citroen C5 Estate fails to start because the low pressure fuel pump under the rear seat fails to start due to lack of supply voltage. If I open the bonnet and hit the fuse/control box under the cover on the right of the engine compartment, magically the car then starts. Does anyone know what is the likely fault, and if I have to replace the unit how much might it cost? (110 bhp diesel)

Citroen C5 Estate 2006

Hi all. Anybody out there know how to remove the instrument cluster form a MK2 C5, looks like a bit of a nightmare with no screwheads showing. Cheers in advance. (VTR HDi Auto)

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There are 2 push clips on the bottom edge, slide a flat bar under the bottom edge of the cluster (under the clips) and it will release and pull out from the bottom - Andy Tresadren from Nottinghamshire

Citroen C5 Estate 2003

My Citroen C5 Estate’s engine will turn over but will not fire up. Once started it drives fine but will not always restart once parked up. There has been no light or faults on display or dash. Any ideas? (Exclusive HDI 110bhp)

Citroen C5 Estate 2008

What is the difference between a Citroen C5 Tourer and a Citroen C5 Estate?

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Nothing! - Simon from Berkshire

Citroen C5 Estate 2002

My clock/radio/date display bulb has gone on my Citroen C5 Estate. Does anyone know how I replace it? Many thanks.

Citroen C5 Estate 2002

I have brought a right-hand drive Citroen C5 Estate from UK to France. Can the headlights be ajusted for driving on French roads or do I have to change them and how simple is it? Also... As I am driving ESP/ASR and SERVICE lights come on and "ESP/ASR NOT FUNCTIONING" appears on the multifunction screen. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks!

Citroen C5 Estate 2002

The speedometer on my C5 Estate shows the speed as 10kmph slower than the actual speed indicated by the cruise-control indicator. Has anyone else experienced this?

Citroen C5 Estate 2003

The headlights come on my Citroen C5 Estate when indicating right turn. Why?

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It sounds like the Com 2000 unit on your steering column mate - Kev Smith from Kent

Citroen C5 Estate 2008

Can you please give me the fuel consumption data for a 2008 new shape 2.2 diesel Tourer Exclusive? (Citroen C5 2.2 diesel Tourer Exclusive)

Citroen C5 Estate 2002

My diesel car will not start, it turns over very slowly. The battery is only 6 months old and has just had a 4 hour charge. Can anybody help?

Citroen C5 Estate 2007

The air con works fine but no hot air only cold. Any ideas? (1.6 diesel)

Citroen C5 Estate 2002

My C5 automatic keeps saying "automatic gear fault flywheel". It drops from 4th to 3rd and will not go back up again, but when I turn the car off and on again it’s OK. What should I do? (lx hdi 2l)

Citroen C5 Estate 2005

How is the high-level brake light bulb replaced, including how to remove the lamp unit?

Citroen C5 Estate 2005

Hiya, I have just replaced the coolant fan along with the relay and temperature switch but the fan just keeps running on when engine is switched off and kills the battery. Can anyone tell me what this problem is? Thanks.