CITROEN XSARA PICASSO: Questions and answers

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi. Can anyone tell me if the 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso automatically resets to the correct mileage if you replace the speedometer clocks (digital display) with a secondhand piece? My garage has replaced mine that were 57,000 miles with one that is 97,000 miles and we had been told that it might be because he got one from an earlier model car. Can anyone help?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

My Citroen Xsara Picasso`s indicator keeps staying on for a left turn. I have to ’tickle’ it right to stop it. The switch feels fine with zero sticking etc and the fuse is also fine. Any ideas please? (SX)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

My Citroen Xsara Picasso’s steering has gone stiff to turn. There isn`t any noise or knocking and the power steering fluid is full. Any ideas?

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Check your power steering fluid level, it might have too much fluid in it. Good luck - John Nunn from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Black smoke keeps coming out of the exhaust of my Citroen Xsara Picasso and when I put my foot down the speed won`t go above 40 miles per hour. Has anyone got any ideas please?

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We had this once when we accidentally topped up with petrol instead of diesel, luckily it was only £20 worth and when we filled the tank with diesel it was fine - Mark Bourne from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

There is a slight thumping sound coming from the top of the engine of my 1.8 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000. It`s not there all of the time, only when it`s ticking over. Any ideas?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

My Citroen Xsara Picasso`s heater plug light on my dashboard doesn`t come on at all and the car is hard to start on a morning. Please could anyone give me an idea what the problem could be? Many thanks.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

Hi. Can anyone tell me why the boot on my Citroen Xsara Picasso sometimes opens on it`s own? I shut it and before I start the car I get a message saying that the boot`s open. It`s done it a few times now. Can anyone help? (SX hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

I have just had a new clutch and fly wheel fitted to my Citroen Xsara Picasso and it`s been okay for a couple of weeks. I`ve started getting an airbag warning light coming on now and again. This morning when I went to start it there was no power at all and then the power came on and it started. Does anyone have any ideas? (1.6 HDI)

Citroen Xsara Picasso

My Citroen Xsara Picasso is dead but the battery is okay. The electronic key will not operate the central locking or the ignition, although I have put a new battery in the electronic key. Does anyone know what is wrong?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

When I let the clutch out of my Citroen Xsara Picasso it begins to bite but then nothing. I have not had any clutch problems like slipping or any smell of burning, but when I turn the engine off there is an odd rattling as it stops. Any advice please? (1.6 Hdi Exclusive)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

I have an oil leak from the gearbox of my Citroen Xsara Picasso and have been told that the reverse light switch in the gearbox is the problem and that I need to have a new switch fitted to stop the leak. Is this right?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I have a 2.0l hdi Citroen Xsara Picasso and lately I’ve noticed a clicking noise when engaging the clutch pedal through normal gear change, but if done slowly there’s no clicking. Does anyone have any idea what it could be and whether or not it’s a simple fix? Many thanks. (2.0l hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I bought a Citroen Xsara Picasso last week and, having done just over 100 miles, it suddenly started beeping and telling me to stop as the engine is overheating. I only topped the water up a few days ago but on checking I found that it was virtually empty. I have filled it again but it is still saying that the engine is overheating. It also chucks out a fair bit of black smoke at high revs. Does anybody know what it may be? Thanks. (2.0 hdi)

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Hi there, I would check the air bleed nipple sticking out the side of the thermostat housing. The plastic engine cover plate tends to knock / saw these off if any of its four rubber mounts break off. Same thing happend to mine. Easy and cheap to replace if that’s the cause - Matthew Nicholson from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get a new ignition key for my Citroen Xsara Picasso without paying dealer prices which are too expensive?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

Does anyone know how I take off the dashboard of my 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso to change the instrument bulbs?

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Using a flat blade screwdriver from the lefthand side prise of the front facia behind you will see 2 star screws holding the instrument pannel in place. Remove these and slowly pull the instrument pannel towards you turn it face down and you will be to access the bulbs no need to disconect the wiring just ensure ignition is off - Mike Zubrzycki from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

How do I change a cambelt on my Citroen Xsara Picasso?

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Hi there, I changed my cambelt and waterpump while I was at it on my Picasso Xsara 2.0 hdi 2002. It was pretty easy. A few bolts undo to remove the cambelt cover (don’t forget the awkward one down the back of the bulkhead) - a 10mm ratchet spanner is really helpful here. Bottom pulley must come off to get the bottom cover off - 22mm decent spanner and a good pull. As long as flywheel is locked this is pretty easy... The hardest part was removing the starter motor to get a locking pin into the flywheel but afterwards I needed to change the bottom pulley and realised you can lock it without taking it off. I used an 8mm length of threaded rod bent in such a way as to get the flywheel locked by guiding it into the hole in the casting just to the side of the starter without putting my hands through all the pipes and stuff. Just push on the rod whilst turning the engine via the bottom pulley till it pops in. There are two holes in the flywheel, you need to check the alignment of the camshaft pulley at about the 11 o’clock position to make sure you have the correct one. This too needs locking with an 8mm bolt / drill. Then its all plain sailing, slacken the tensioner and remove old, fit new. I would advise changing water pump while apart (4 or 5 10mm bolts). Then put it all back together. Probably 2 or 3 hour job if all goes well. Belt and pulley kit cost me £45, water pump £20, Aux belt £10 all off eBay. Hope this helps - Matthew from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

My Citroen Xsara Picasso makes a whining noise when driven. I have been told that it is the air con pump and it can be bypassed with a shorter belt? Has anybody got any information as to whether this is true?

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Hi, I’m having the exact same problem on my cassie. Yes it is true you can bypass it, but you just won’t be able to use the air con. I’m getting mine replaced instead so I’ve had to buy an air conditioning pump, which I’m taking a risk on a used one from eBay £38.40 as opposed to £270 new, and I’m now looking for a fan belt tensioner and fan belt, because if you keep taking the fan belt off (which you need to to check the air con pump), it loses tension, so my car has come back now even more squeaky than it was when I took it to get looked at lol. All in all my garage has quoted me £90 to fit the lot when I get the parts. It’s worth doing in my opinion. Good luck with it - Jodie Horton from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

Hi. I put diesel in my Citroen Xsara Picasso and it is telling me that there is no fuel in it at all. Any ideas?(Exclusive)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

My Citroen Xsara Picasso`s front seat squeaks when I am sitting still in the car. This is spoiling an otherwise excellent car. Has anyone got any ideas how to fix this? Thanks. (1.6 hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

How can I get the light on the speedometer of my Citroen Xsara Picasso to come brighter in bright sunlight? I have had all new bulbs fitted and a new switch but it has not made any improvement. Can anyone help?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My Citroen Xsara Picasso`s driver`s window goes down okay but when I press the button to send it up the window goes down again. Has anybody got any ideas please? (2.0 hdi Exclusive.)

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Hi, I’ve just had the exact same thing happen to my drivers window on my cassie, I had to buy a new window winding mechanism because on mine all the wires had frayed and snapped. I took a risk on a used one from eBay which was £55 with delivery and my garage charged £75 to fit it as its a little fiddly - Jodie Horton from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

My Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi 2002 has developed a grinding and wumphing noise which started intermittently about 2 months ago. It only has 55,000 miles on the clock. I don’t think it is an engine problem. I drove to London from Chester with it making the noise all of the way, but on my return journey there was no noise until after 170 miles. Any suggestions? (SX HDi 2.0.)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

How do I change my Citroen Xsara Picasso`s stick gaiter knob cover?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

The lcd display on my Citroen Xsara Picasso`s heater has stopped working. I have changed the bulbs. Can anyone tell me what it might be? (1.6 hdi exclusive)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

After locking my Citroen Xsara Picasso the lights outside flash for about 3/5 mins .It happens about 3/4 times within an hour. The alarm doesn`t go off and the car is still locked. Any ideas?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

What is the plastic cover called that fits over the injectors on my Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Can you help? My Citroen Xsara Picasso keeps cutting out. Is there a fan behind the radiator? Thanks.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

We had a test drive in a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v Desire today and there was no speedometer or mileage display. The salesman said that it needed to be reprogrammed on the computer. Can anyone give me any advice on what he means? (1.6i 16v Desire)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi. The indicator on my Citroen Xsara Picasso HDi 51 is stuck on and I am unable to cancel it. Does anyone know how I can solve this? (HDi 51)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi. My Citroen Xsara Picasso`s steering is sometimes stiff when the car is moving slowly or standing still. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Can you help? My car keeps cutting out, is there a fan behind the radiator? Thanks.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

What is the plastic cover called that fits over the injectors amongst over parts?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My rear interior light over passenger seats now stays on continually when ignition is on and driving, it only goes off when ignition is switched off. Why?

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I would suggest it’s the switch - Donald Utton from Kent

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Why does my heater light on my dash for my 2L diesel go out in less than 2 seconds when engine is started from cold?

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As long as the car starts, I would not worry about it. Glow plugs are working okay - Donald Utton from Kent

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

How do you change headlights? The whole unit not the bulbs.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Why has my car started locking itself when I drive? It has only just started doing it. (2.0 Desire Diesel)

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It is an option you can turn on or off. When you are in your car with the key engaged but parked up, if you press and hold the lock doors button on your dashboard it will ping at you and tell you if the auto door lock is engaged or disengaged. As yours seems to be engaged (ie. auto lock the doors when you start to drive above a few miles an hour) by pressing and holding you will disengage the auto locking. If you want to engage it again simply repeat the press and hold until it tells you it has changed the status - Lee Martin from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

My Citroen Xsara Picasso battery light is constantly on, indicators not working at all, back doors and boot not opening. My wipers are not working and the AA came out checked alternator, battery, fuse boxes and all were fine but the problem still there what can be the problem?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My Citroen Xsara Picasso heater fills the cab with steam and the water runs dry so quick. What is the problem? I changed radiator in garage.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

How do I fit a water pump / cam belt to my Citroen Xsara Picasso? (Sx Hdi )

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I have a problem with my Citroen Xsara Picasso`s clutch. My problem started as a shuddering when I put the car into first gear or reverse, or at low revs. Then a while later it started making a noise when engaged and this went on for a couple of days. I don’t use my car much so this is why it has stretched out over a good month or so. Last week my alternator burnt out and I replaced it. so that is now fine. A day later I drove my car a few miles down the road and back and the shuddering seemed to get a bit better but the noise was louder, like a squeaking noise. The next morning I got into the car and couldn’t select any of the gears while the engine was running. When the engine is off I can put it into gear. Then the pedal stuck at floor level. I have had the system bled. The pedal returned to the top but wouldn’t engage the gear with the first pump, but on depressing the pedal twice it would engage. Has anyone had this problem, or can someone offer advice? Thanks. (diesel)

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Hi, I had the same problem, get your clutch checked ASAP. Mine got progressively worse whilst driving back to work then something gave out and now my car won’t even start for me to begin any kind of elimination process. My best guess is the plates have disintegrated and some sort of sensor has gone. Parts are £107+ I’ll be saving on labour by doing it myself, but I’m pretty sure it’ll work out cheaper for you in the long run if you get it repaired before it causes secondary damage - Lee Palmer from Devon

I had the same problem. Had my clutch replaced, the release bearing was paggered. I bought the clutch kit from qingting auto parts for £52 - Adam from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

My Citroen Xsara Picasso’s boot door worked earlier for me to put pram in but now I cant get it to open. Any ideas???

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Hi, I had the same problem last week, took my son to Gatwick Airport and could not get the cases out of the boot! Highly embarrassing. Spoke to a mechanic who said it was most probably the electronic switch. You can open the boot going in through the back with seats down. Little hole painted with white, stick a small screwdriver in to release catch. I bought a switch on eBay for about £26 inc postage. About a 30 minute job - Stephen Merrill from Dorset

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

I keep getting a really bad smell of fuel coming into my Citroen Xsara Picasso. I`ve had it checked and they can`t find anything wrong. Also when I take the fuel cap off there is a lot of suction. This car has been regularly serviced and has only covered 70k from new with a documented history. Can anyone help please?

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I have the same problem and have tracked it down to one on the injectors leaking. If you lift the plastic cover from the top of the engine (it just lifts off) you will be able to see the injectors in a row running left to right. If one of these looks wet and oily it will be that that is causing the smell of diesel. I do not know if it is a common fault or if it is a seal in the injector but you’re better off checking if the pipe is loose first before starting to dig deeper. Hope that this helps - Graham Hodge from Lancashire

If you are getting suction on opening the fuel cap, check the breather on your fuel tank - Martyn Broderick from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2008

Can anyone suggest why my Citroen Xsara Picasso’s driver’s electric window is not working?

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If it’s going up, and then down straight after before hitting the top it’s the window winding mechanism. You need to get a new one, or take a chance in a 2nd hand one from eBay. Mine went on my cassie and it cost £55 for the window motor and £40 fitting coz it’s fiddly - Jodie Horton from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

My Citroen Xsara Picasso has rough idling. What could be causing this? Also it seems to be using an excessive amount of fuel, only doing about 22 around town if I am lucky. I put £65 worth of fuel in the tank and have very little left when I haven`t even done 200 miles. Any ideas please? (1.8 sx)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Which relay is for a radiator fan for a 51 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso please?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

How much do the side flashes cost to replace on my Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2008

Should the hazard warning light keep flashing when my Citroen Xsara Picasso is locked up overnight? Is this normal?

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Yeah it is normal for it to flash, well mine does and must be standard - Carl from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi there. Could you please advise me with this problem? The screen on the dashboard of my Citroen Xsara Picasso shows a message saying "Arrange service" with a spanner icon. Please could you help me?

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Hope your car is still going, get a full service and youll be okay - Ranger Cowhig from Ireland

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

I have recently changed my cat pipe on my Citroen Xsara Picasso. Now, when the car is started, the idle is erratic as though car is going to cut out. This continues whilst driving for around 10 mins in all gears unless I accelerate hard. After 10 mins all is okay but once the car engine is turned off for around 5 mins the problem is there all over again. Has anyone any idea what’s causing this? (1.8)

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That sounds alot like a lambda/o2 sensor fault - Nathan from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I have a Xsara Picasso 2L petrol and it will not start in the morning when the outside temperature is 6 degree C or so, but as soon as it warms up outside to 10-12C it starts up and drives normally. I have had it put on the diagnostics machine which showed no error codes, but that was when it was working. Could it be something to do with a cold start sensor? I have spoken to a few garages who are baffled by it...

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Have you checked the battery? Batteries won’t perform as well in cold so try a jump start in the morning if that works then consider changing the battery! Rick from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Could anyone help? Is it possible to over-tighten the oil sump plug? I’ve just replaced the oil and got a slight oil leak from the sump plug. If it has been over-tightened does it need replacing? (sx hdi 2.0-litre diesel)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

I think there is breather problem with my Picasso. The oil filler cap pops outs and also the dipstick sticks out after a journey. I have checked all the obvious breather pipes for blockages, but they seem all clear. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Check the cover on the top of your engine. Mine was slack and was lifting the dipstick out of place. Removed the cover and no problems since - Robert Peter from Ayrshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

Hi. My Citroen Xsara Picasso drives well at speeds above 5 miles per hour, as soon as it has to tick over (idle) it cuts out. When I restart the engine sometimes it restarts then cuts out again, or refuses to start at all. If it does start and I get the revs high there are no problems until I let it fall to idle speed. This problem only happens on and off but now it’s nearly all the time.

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Try changing idle speed valve, it costs new about £70 without labour - Chris Williams from Nottinghamshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

My Citroen Xsara Picasso’s turn off engine temperature warning message flashes and inter cooling fan comes on, although the engine is cold. I just keep on driving. What would the problem? Thanks.

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Hi, I have exactly the same problem with mine... I changed both temp sensors in engine £45 and its still saying the same so if someone can help I’d be more than happy... Paul Blackburn from England

I had this problem with my Citroen Xsara 1.4 and it turned out to be 1 of the 2 diode type thing on the front of the cooling fan that was faulty. Hope this helps - Peter Hill from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

We noticed last night that the engine diagnostic light was on and now we haven’t got any lights working including the brake lights. It seems that we haven’t got any power going to part of the fuse board. Help!

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Can someone please advise me on the correct size of wipers blade needed for the front windscreen on a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso? Is it 26" both or 24" and 26"? Thank you.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

My 2006 1.9 HDI Xsara Picasso dash stops on and central locking has stopped working. When the car is switched off the dash stays lit with battery light on flashing economy mode. The battery has been tested by the AA and that’s fine but display is draining it. This sounds like ab expensive job to me... Does anyone has any ideas?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

I have had the Citroen Xsara Picasso for 7 months and I have had to buy 3 batteriess for the key fob. Can anyone tell me why they die so quickly, they are not cheap ones nor am I handling them in a way so as to drain them. Please help, thanks.

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I have just bought a Picasso 2004 from a dealer. I road tested a week ago, locking worked. Picked it up on the 1st May 2012, no locking. I bought a battery from Maplin’s, £3.59 or so. It stopped working again. I dived in and found one of the battery retaining clips had came adrift from the PCB. I resolderd it and all is now fine. Somebody had fitted the wrong battery which caused the break. Make sure you have the correct battery. Hope this helps somebody - Mark Browning from Hampshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

My turbo charger has gone! Can I remove the turbo charger and run my Citroen Xsara Picasso without it?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

The fan blower stopped working on no. 2 setting now has stopped altogether. Have checked fuses and resistor block down in fan, appears to be good (I live on an island and need car for hospital appointment Tuesday). Can anyone please help? Many thanks. (1.6 HDI)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi, I was looking for a sump for my Citroen Xsara Picasso sx 1.8 16 valve. I found a garage that has one but they need the part number and Citroen doesn’t like to give you the part number if your not buying the part directly from them. Is there any other way I can get the part number?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

I have got cam and crank sensor problems on my 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso. I got one sensor off no problem but how do I get the - I think it’s - the crank sensor off (sensors on the right hand side looking into the engine)?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi. My wife’s Citroen Xsara Picasso wouldn’t start and when the rescue man came out and got it started the hazards wouldn’t stop and the engine was making strange noises. He said he thinks it’s the ECU Management System. Any thoughts on this and what sort of price this would be? Is the car worth repairing. She really loves her car.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

How do I reactivate the wiper washers front and back on my Citroen Xsara Picasso? It has just come back from garage for a different fault and now washers are not working. The manual says that Citroen dealers can de-activate washers. I think this is what has happened and wondered if I could re activate myself?

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Was the original repair in the vicinity of the pump? Could be a wire pulled off failing that try to locate its fuse. From memory, there is only one pump and it reverses rotation depending on front or rear wash being selected. Re dealer de-activation, believe this is to de-activate the rear wiper when reverse is selected and front wipers are active - John Holmes from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

The warning light has come on where a man is sitting in the car with big key. It look like the key is upside down and the car flashes. Any ideas what it might be?

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Check whether the passenger airbag control is set to the "ON" position. Located on right hand side of dash, open drivers door to see it. Use ignition key to set to "ON" position - clive from Monmouthshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi, I have just got a Citroen Xsara Picasso 2-litre hdi and the heater just suddenly stopped. Can anyone help?

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Hi. My C5 did this over Christmas. It turned out to be a faulty resistor unit located to the left of clutch pedal held in by two 6mm bolts. It’s a 10 minute job to replace unit, cost me £38 off ebay - John Hollingworth from England

Hi. I have the exact same model and it did the very same thing. They had to wire in a new relay and it worked well after this. That said, from day one of buying this car I have had problem after problem and has cost me more in repairs than the car did itself! Including drive shaft, fuel pump, brake switch (which I now have to turn every couple of weeks otherwise the brake light stays on), rear brake cylinders on both sides (which also meant I had to replace the brake shoes), clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder (the clutch now sticks to the floor every couple of weeks which is due to a plastic clip holding the cable to the pedal, easily clipped in place but annoying), ABS Sensor, Cat and suspension bush. Not to mention the usual mid and rear exhaust, tyres, oil fitler, air filter, fuel filter, wiper blades and numerous light bulbs. Now the engine management light is on and is making a horrid grinding noise! My advice - GET RID!!!! David from Buckinghamshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi, we are having a few problems with our 53 plate 2.0 HDI exclusive Xsara Picasso, which we bought two months ago and we were wondering if anyone had any ideas? First the brake lights have started coming on when the CLUTCH is depressed and then do not go off again until you actually press the brake or you lift the clutch pedal up slightly with your foot any ideas? Also in the past week the car has started losing power at random times however it has occurred more when leaving a junction or when going up from 4th to 5th gear. If anyone knows the answers we would be grateful. My partner is very good with cars but he is away at the moment and the nearest Citroen garage is over an hour away. (2.0 HDI Exclusive)

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I’m reliably informed that it’s down to the brake light switch behind the brake pedal. Mine is a JFK and has the same issue just not got round to sorting it out. The power loss is apparently something to do with the engine thinking the brakes have been applied. Next time it does it, keep the throttle steady and hook the brake pedal up with your other foot and the power comes back straight away. The part is about £10 from Euro Car Parts. Hope it is this simple I don’t want big garage bills :-! - Chris Miller from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1981

My Citroen Xsara Picasso’s battery has gone flat and all my work tools are in the boot! How do I open the boot? The car broke down on the way home from work and its to be scrapped. It’s an x-reg and has nearly 300,000 on the clock.

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Open the drivers door with the key, reach over and open the door behind drivers seat with inside door handle, now go to the back seat and flip the rear seats down using the little levers near the seat belt locks. Now you can get your tools from inside - David Thomson from Fife and Kinross Shires

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

Hi. I have a problem with "Engine Fault" light coming on. If engine is warm and you clear it with my Autosnap the light stays out, however once engine cooled when I started the car it came on again. The faults that came up were P0489 - exhaust gas recirculation circuit A low. P1351 IDM input circuit Malf./Ign. Coil control circuit high voltage. My engine is the 1.6HDi and has done 44,000. Any help appreciated. (1.6hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi all, I recently purchased Y reg (2001) Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8L Petrol. I am baffled by the fuel consumption. I reset the trip computer and filled 30 liters worth of petrol. At 70 miles, the fuel indicator is already on the bar before the red, and the trip computer says I have less than 80 miles before fuel empties. I travel 55 miles to work. Of this, 40 miles is spent of motorway, while the rest constitutes of mainly A- road drive and little urban drive. I can’t get my head round to think I would have to spend nearly £185 worth of fuel per week for something I used to spend £70 max on my old Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L. Could there be anything wrong with the car? I am really worried just after a week of purchase. (SX)

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Try filling the car up. The fuel gauges are known to fail and give incorrect reading on the Picasso - Darren Paine from Essex

Hi, we have exactly the same problem with ours. We have had ours only a week as well and have done 142 miles on half a tank. We are seriously thinking of putting it up for sale, no way we can afford to run one. Absolute rubbish on fuel! Any help would be greatly appreciated. How much does it take to fill? We bought ours with a full tank, guessing £80? Helen from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

How often does my 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso require a full service?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

The brake pedal on my Citroen Xsara Picasso sometimes does not depress, this tends to happen when the car has been standing for some time. When the engine has been running for a few minutes the pedal then seems to work OK. Has anyone else experienced this?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

My Citroen Xsara Picasso kept telling me to top up water levels so I have topped up at regular intervals. Where is the water going to? (2.0hdi)

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Sounds like your cylinder head gasket has gone - C R from England

I had the same problem. I opened the bonnet and to my surprise I found the problem just under the black engin cover. About in the middle there is a little Valve cap (looks like one you have on your tyres) This comes loose and water escapes, tighten this up and top up and Bob’s your uncle. Fixed. But check this often as the road bumps and movement will work it loose again. Not bad for a blonde - Vanessa Abson-hicks from Cheshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Can anyone please help me? I need to dismantle my nearside door mirror in order to gain access to the internal wiring. I have so far removed the top cover on the mirror which was of no help in accessing the internal wiring. There appears to be another panel on the underside of the mirror, could this help if I removed it? All help and suggestions gratefully received. Thank you.

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You have to remove the plastic interior panel to reveal the bolts that hold the mirror onto the door. There is a connector that will allow you to remove the whole mirror. The mirror itself is held on by a wire "clip" that allows you to prise it off to reveal the wires behind. Once you replace the wire, you can just push the mirror back on. Be careful where you put the mirror as it can get scratched - Malcolm Barry from London

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

My ignition key is stuck in the on position and I cannot get it out. I have been quoted £300 to have a new one supplied and fitted (this is not by Citroen either). Is there a cheaper way of doing this and could the key be taken out by a locksmith without it being damaged?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

The brake lights and rear lights on my Citroen Xsara Picasso stay on all the time. Can anyone help or advise?

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Try the brake switch, it’s below the brake pedal itself they are common to fail and it keeps your brakelights illuminated permanently - William from Yorkshire

Hi, this happened with my brother’s car and it happened when the clutch was pressed too, he took the brake switch off and put it back and touch wood to this day, it has never happened again - Claire from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

The front washers on my Citroen Xsara Picasso do not work. But if I press the lever to wash the front windscreen the water comes out through the back washer. I can hear the motor, also I have checked the washer pipe work to the front and this seems to be OK. Can anyone help? The back washer seems to be OK. I have a 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2-litre diesel turbo.

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Hi, Sounds like the washer jets are blocked/rusted. Try using a pin or needle to free them up and try again I had the same problem. I took the nozzle off a can of WD40 and used it on my jets (similar method of filling a lighter) - Craig Cooke from Cambridgeshire

Blocked non return valve in bottle? - John Holmes from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

Could anyone please tell me why, in the cold weather, the gears on my Citroen Xsara Picasso become stiff?

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Sounds like you straight sae 90 oil in the box. Change to 75/90 oil - John Shurie from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

The trip computer on my Citroen Xsara Picasso seems to have stopped working. I am stuck with mpg and I also cannot zero the trip meter. Is there a way of rebooting the computer without huge expense? (Desire)

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Try disconecting the battery for 10 minutes. This worked for me and it reset everything back to normal - Tom Goulding from Lancashire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I can not select the gears on my Citroen Xsara Picasso. The gear handle moves freely but it’s as if the gear cable is broken, or that something has moved out of place. The gears must be in neutral position as the engine starts OK. Any ideas and how much would it cost to fix?

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Hi mate, I had the same problem take both cables off gear box end set gear lever in neutral. Make sure gears are in neutral replace cables this should solve the problem - Terence Revill from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

When my Citroen Xsara Picasso gets warm it starts to rev on its own, sometimes really high, even when parked, but running. Has anyone else experienced this? (1600 hdi)

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It could be your airflow mass sensor is on the way out or cam/crank sensor - William from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

Well now, the fault I have is simple. The car gets warm, 2 bars on the gauge, then sometimes wants to stall and lacks power. So it now has a new coil pack, plugs, exhaust manifold due to a crack and the fact the lambda sensor was welded in. A good oil change and flush sump leaks cured temperature sensor so it runs fantastically then just goes like it was before. I have a crankshaft sensor coming tomorrow, if this does not work I will fill the car with high explosives and set it alight on New Years Eve... after I have taken all the new parts off. Any ideas what’s wrong? (1.6 petrol)

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Sounds like head gasket. When engine becomes warm, it expands very slightly causing lack off compression. If possible, get the engine compression tested cold and hot (you can buy them on ebay for about £10) Then if low compression when warm. You should get head gasket and head skimmed - Craig Cooke from Cambridgeshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

I have recently replaced my 2002 Xsara Picasso 2.0 hdi with 120,000 miles on the clock with a 2005 model with 53,000 miles on. The old car performed well and always did around 50 mpg. The replacement unfortunately doesn`t seem as quick and is only doing around 38 mpg, no matter how gently I drive it. I have put a couple of bottles of magic potion through it and changed the air mass meter with no improvement. Can anyone help? (2.0 HDI Exclusive)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My Xsara Picasso has needed topping up with brake fluid, which I have done yesterday. Now the warning sign as come back on again. What should I do?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

When my Citroen Xsara Picasso warms up it starts to rev high on its own, even when its not moving but ticking over. Any help or advice please? (1.6 hdi)

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If your throttle is cable operated, check its routing for obstacles, it may require cable lubrication, adjustment or replacement - John Holmes from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi, my Citroen Xsara Picasso has started to cut out when it’s cold then takes a few attempts to start. But when it’s warm it’s fine... then when I pull up at a junction the engine starts racing. Does anyone know why this is? (Desire)

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Well it seems having replaced the throttle body, this has rectified the problem for now but I will need a crypton tune - Gary Laws from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My interior light and electric mirrors have stopped working on my Citroen Xsara Picasso. I’m guessing it’s the fuses. Where are the fuses for the interior lights and electric mirrors located? Thanks.

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The fuse box is under the dash by the drivers door, just pull out the small cubyhole thing and it’s just behind it - Tim Murphy from Essex

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

I have a warning light on my Citroen Xsara Picasso saying "overactive speed". Could someone please tell me what this means? (1.9-litre diesel)

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Hi mate, I had the same issue as you on the wiper stalk. There is a push button that goes through a few things on your dash display, keep pressing until you get to the last one and hold it in to either activate or deactive this feature. I believe I read somewhere you can press that button say at 70 to enable a audable warning if you go over the speed you set it at, hope that helps - Barry Barrasin from Cornwall

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Anyone any idea how I can empty my Citroen Xsara Picasso’s radiator and fill with antifreeze? I just can’t find where to empty...

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Unfasten one of the hoses, lowest one if doing a full system change - John Holmes from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Can anyone tell me where the dip stick is roughly situated on the Citroen Xsara Picasso’s engine? Thank you.

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Lift your bonnet and you will a black plastic cover. As you are looking at it, the dipstick is on the right side of that black plastic cover - Derek Rowland from Cheshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

Does anyone know if the radiators in a Citroen Xsara Picasso are the same as the ones in a Citroen Xsara?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Will a 1999 jack set fit a 2004 model (Citroen Xsara Picasso)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

The temperature light has just appeared on my 2-litre hdi Citroen Xsara Picasso. I have checked the water pump and it is full. Does anybody know why this light has come on?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

Sometimes my Citroen Xsara Picasso’s engine starts, sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve changed the starter motor and crankshaft sensor, which has made it a little better, but not so it starts every time, sometimes it takes 4 or 5 attempts!!! Any further advice anyone?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

When we switch the ignition on the side lights come on. Have taken to driving with side lights on as they have been coming on without being switched on... Is it a faulty light switch stick?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

There is a problem with the kilometre counter on my Citroen Xsara Picasso and the counter now is 999999 and will not move!!! Does anyone know how I can solve this problem? Please help!

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

On my Citroen Xsara Picasso, the back door on the driver’s side is not locking through central locking. Does anyone know of anyway I can get it locked?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Once the car is warm I get this funny smell of damp overheating from the outside front and when I look in the bottle feeding the radiator it’s empty after three days. I have no leak. This vehicle has not been used for sometime. Please help.

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Hi, sounds like the head gasket to me, water is leaking into your oil, thus, your header tank being empty after a while. Check your filler cap and if it’s got a whitish creamy goo on it then its definitely head gasket - Nick Watson from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi all. Tonight I had a problem with my Citroen Xsara Picasso so I want to ask you a question. I filled up the tank up to the maximum and I started the engine and embarked for home. After 200 metres the display shows the temperature at the maximum and the computer says that I must turn off the engine. So I turn off my engine and check under the hood but the engine was cold and there was no smoke, nothing. So I started the engine again and the board computer says "electronic" problem and the same problems started again. Can anyone help me?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

With my 1.6-litre Citroen Xsara Picasso, now and again I can smell petrol, but only when I do over 35mph but I have no petrol leak!! Any help please?

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Check the tank breather on the filling line, it could be broken or have a hole. Its not easy to see unless the car is over an inspection pit or jacked up - Malcolm Barry from London

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

The water temperature gauge on my Citroen Xsara Picasso suddenly went to max and a warning message came up. This was after a journey of only 8-10 miles and when it cooled down I checked the water level and it was fine. Since then it is showing sometimes then sometimes normal. Any ideas what might be happening?

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This happened to my Xsara Picasso not long after I purchased it. I would drive 500 yards in the morning and a "stop engine overheating" message would be displayed. I knew this was not possible. After 500 yards, the water temperature sensor is FAULTY. Once I had it changed, it has been fine ever since. Hope this helps you - Christopher Clarke (cjclarke55@hotmail.com) from Worcestershire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi. I have lost power to the auxiliary sockets on my Citroen Xsara Picasso. Does anyone know where the fuse for this is located?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

I’m having to change down gears when going up hill as I’m experiencing loss of power in higher gears (normally haven’t had do this). Has anyone else experienced this problem and found the solution? (1.9 hdi diesel)

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Get the turbo checked over, it may be sticking or may need replacing - Clive from Monmouthshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi, can anyone tell me if the black part of the rear bumper comes off? Also whether a y Plate rear bumper would fit an 02 plate? Kind regards.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

My engine light intermittently keeps coming on and going off. This happens regularly. It tells me there is a problem, it stays on for a few days then goes off again. Any answers please?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

When my Citroen Xsara Picasso’s heater is turned on to number 2 setting it makes a loud squealing noise. Thanks for any information on this problem.

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Hi mate, I got the same problem on my Citroen Xsara 1999 mk1 but it is extremely loud on 3 and 4 settings and hardly any air blowing out anywhere and I got told it may be the pollen filter that needs changing so I’m gonna do that soon but just an idea ? - Keiron from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

The driver’s side electric window is broken and makes an awful whirring noise but the window doesn’t move. However, when I am driving the window gradually slides down to about 1/3 of the way down. The only way I can get it back up is to get out of the car and put hands either side of the glass and pull it up. Is there any way I can stop it from doing this?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

I have a 54 1.6L Citroen Xsara Picasso and I am wanting to fit a front facing car seat in the front and wondered if this is possible and how to turn the passenger airbag off? As the switch appears very stiff. Any help would be appreciated.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Can anyone advise what it means when ’Engine Fault’ and 3 bleeps happen every time I turn the car on and the orange icon with a sidewards number eight on it stays on all the time on the dashboard? Grateful for any ideas and cost to get it fixed. (1.6)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi, my problem is that I filled the car with fuel, replaced the locking cap but when closing the flap I noticed that it did not close flush with the surrounding bodywork of the car. After having a closer look it seems that a pin or whatever it is that the flap pivots has either fallen out or is broken. Can this pin, or whatever it is, be replaced without having to pay out for a complete replacement unit, plus getting the flap sprayed up to match the colour of the car? Thanks in advance for any advice given. (2.0 Ltr HDi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Speedo works, but the right hand side of the info panel does not work. I am hearing a strange beep every now and again. The dealer thought it might be the speed alarm that had been set to various speed limits such as 20,30.40, etc. However, I have counted the time between beeps, and also noted what the vehicle was doing at the time of the beep, and can find nothing that makes any sense. I’ve tried cancelling and resetting the info panel (which doesn’t work) by holding in the right hand stalk for about a minute.... but to no avail. I’d very much appreciate any info on this one. Regards, Alex.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi. My driver’s side window won’t come back up. When I press the button down I hear the motor working but when I press it up I hear nothing and it does not come back up - please can someone help me as I live in the country, miles away from a garage and need to get this sorted asap. Thanks.

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Try holding the key in the door lock in the lock position for approx 10 secs. It worked on my son’s Corsa - Barry Exley from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Can anyone please tell me how to about lubricating the doors on my Citroen Xsara Picasso?

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Everyone agrees on silicon grease. Either squirty version, or support door, unscrew hinge, clean down, and fill with the grease in a grease gun - Andrew Hubbard from Bedfordshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi, can anyone help??? I have just bought my wife a 1.6 petrol Picasso, it seemed fine the first day, the second she was going round an island and it just cut out, when I got to her it started up fine but on way home it cut out again and seems to keep doing this every 10-15 minutes. It won’t start straight away but if you give it 5 it seems to start? Anyone know what this is?

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I would say that the crank sensor (rpm sensor) needs replacing, a very easy job that you can do yourself. I had this happen on my Fiat Multipla, gave exact same symptoms as you are describing - Chris from Staffordshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

The speedo on the dashboard of my Citroen Xsara Picasso does not light up... but the speedo itself works OK - can anybody help?

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There is a button on the display that turns the dash on and off in the off position the only thing that can be read is the speed - Peter from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

Just today I was driving the car at 40 mph and suddenly the car lost speed and didn’t pick up for a moment when I accelerated. It then recovered itself and drove on normally enabling me to complete my journey of around 14 miles. Later, when my wife came back from the shops, she switched the motor off and took the key out but the motor kept going. She put the key back in again and waited a moment and then turned it off successfully. Grateful for any ideas.

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Hi, we had the same problem on our Citroen Dispatch. I took it to a place called Surestart Diesel in Doncaster, they deal with most diesel vehicle issues and ours turned out to be a sensor on the con rail - fuel system issue. Think it cost us about £200, but I have a terrible memory. Once it was fixed, we haven’t had that problem since! - Hannah Amys from Lincolnshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

My fuel sensor does not register all the time. Sometimes it registers the fuel level a couple hrs or days after refueling. It dis this first when I parked half on a kerb and the car was tilted. Can someone explain why?

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My ’03 has done this a few times, it is a sticky fuel gauge and is in the fuel pump assembly I believe. My fuel pump has also played up a few times and I got it going again by tapping the fuel tank with a mallet. Hope this helps - Chris Mills from Torfaen

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi, can anyone help? I keep on having a warning coming up on the dash of my Citroen Xsara Picasso saying top up water. I have done this and it still keeps coming up?

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Hello, I had the ’top up water’ warning come on a few times on my ’04 Picasso. I scratched my head over it for a while then it turns out the coolant was very low, I did a full coolant change and now keep an eye on it with a regular check and top up. Not had the warning come back - Steven Large from England

Mine does the same, every year, the minute the temperature drops below 13C degrees. I’ve checked the water and the coolant numerous times, as has my mechanic. The mechanic says it’s just a sensor (and my car’s way of complaining about the weather). I couldn’t be bothered to change it. If you are certain that your fluid levels are good, just press the "book" button on the dash display until the message goes away - Faye from Oxfordshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi, could anyone please tell me where the petrol filter is on a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6-litre SX. I just can’t seem to find it....

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My filter is underneath the car in front of the plastic petrol tank, facing sideways, hope this helps - Shawn Tillotson from Devon

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Hi, I have a 51 plate Picasso. Every day I need to keep topping up the coolant, sometimes more than once a day without going far at all. I have replaced the filler cap; I have replaced the thermpstat. I am now running out of options please you help? Thank you.

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Check the water heater body (black square box) mounted on the battery side of engine (you reckon through black pipes connected to it). I have got the same problem, replaced it and everything is fine now - Wahsteam from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

I have one spanner showing on the dash board of my Citroen Xsara Picasso. Does anybody know why this is?

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It’s time for a service! That spanner comes on when your car needs a service - Ian Wright from Northumberland

Your Picasso is due for a service. To get rid of that symbol, follow the procedure of resetting service indicator (just google for this) - Wahsteam from England

It sounds like your service is due. Once done, the garage will reset the spanner so it does not show again for another 10,000 miles - Mark Brown from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Does anyone know why the indicator arrows inside my Citroen Xsara Picasso both flash when I indicate left or right?

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They are meant to mate - Eric Avery from Wiltshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

Hi. My Picasso SX is leaking water on the front passenger side. It’s leaking under the passenger and drivers side underneath and overheating. Could this be my radiator? Please help.

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Possibly just your air conditioning. There is always a pool of water under car, it is from the air conditioning - Ian Wright from Northumberland

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

The digital display on my 2005 Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi showing the air con/heating temperature etc. just went dull. Does anyone have any idea what this could be and how it can be fixed? I am hoping its just a bulb! Many thanks in advance.

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Hi, I had this trouble. You can take off the black plastic surround then unscrew the 2 bolts, ease it out then turn on ignition to see which bulbs have gone and then replace them. Hope this helps - Chris Winson from Derbyshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

Where is the gearbox oil filler plug please?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

The car feels heavy and lumbering when pulling away or on steep hills. Why would this be? Otherwise it’s great on fuel economy, just doesn’t seem to pull away too well. (2L hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6HDI. My driver airbag light is staying on. I have been informed by an auto electric company that I require a clockspring and the cost including labour will be £491. However a pal who works in car spares has told me there is an electrical switch under the driver seat, which when adjusted will solve the problem. Is he correct and if so, where exactly is the switch? Desperate for help. Thank you.

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There is a connector under the driver’s seat - hard to see because of the sliding tray. Mine used to be affected when I moved the seat for my wife. Locate the connector and waggle it. A Citroen mechanic told me they sometime have to solder the connection if it recurs. A connector block sounds less drastic - Andrew McLauchlin from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

On an intermittent basis, when I slow down or stop at a roundabout or road junction, I get a warning beep from the dash. Sometimes the beep is repeated another one or two times. No message appears on dash and no warning lights come on. The car is not overheating and all fluid levels are okay. Any ideas? (1.6 HDI)

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I had this problem on my Xsara Picasso. Mine was bleeping because every time you brake, you’re moving the fluid level and exposing the sensor. Ours was the water coolent level. Hope this helps - Mark Brown from England

Mine was the rear shoes worn out and brake fluid level was low because of this - Ken Hood from Hertfordshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi, our Citroen has extremely heavy steering. We’ve been told it needs a new power steering pump. How much would this job expect to cost us in a garage? Is it likely to be the pump that is causing the steering to be heavy? Thanks. (1.6 Desire 2)

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I have a Picasso Xsara 1.6. I found out the steering pump hose was damaged below the radiator. Check there is no fluid under car. If so, I found this out when I took it to a garage and they said there was a hole in the pipe. It had come out the connectors underneath, there was rubbing against metal - George Riddick from Dumbartonshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

How do you change to gear stick?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

How do you change the side light on a Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

Where exactly is the clutch pedal cruise control cut-out switch located? I’ve looked and just can’t see it. (vtx 16v)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

I’m having a problem with my elec windows, intermittently they all stop working at once i.e. when I went out to car this morning. There are no other faults on car. Also can somebody tell me when the timing belt change is due? Thanks. (Exclusive. 1.8 petrol)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

When I put on brake, the dash dims and dip lights come on. I have changed switch at brake pedal, no good. It started when I changed near side brake light. Any ideas? (Sx)

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Hallo Paul! You have probably got a bad earth or connection on the near side tail lamp or it’s a wrong or bad bulb. A tip for ya! Check the nearside tail lamp bulb holder for dampness. Hope my answer helps you - Gav Duff (GD Autos) from Ireland

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

We’ve had a few problems with this car so far. The rear jet washer is not working. When I put the setting on to the rear washer, the front starts up again. I’ve checked the fuses under the bonnet and under the steering wheel and the fuses are perfect. Also the tailgate handle has snapped off and I need some advise on how to fit a new one, thanks.

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Hi, have you checked the rear washer water pipe is connected? This can be found on the inside of the boot. I had the same problem - Lisa from Kent

I’ve had this happen with my rear washer, open tailgate and prise out plastic grill [top right] found plastic pipe had hardened and come off connector, slid it back but only a month later exactly the same, this time a dab of super glue firmly fixed it in place; that was a few years back, still on. If your fault is not pipe related, it sounds like you will need to remove pump from bottle and thoroughly clean the non return valves which may be gummed up [according to forums] - John Holmes from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

My Picasso petrol gauge is not showing anything when I put petrol in.

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Mine didn’t either until I put at least £35 worth of it in. Could also be the fuel sensor - Jayne Williams from Merthyr Tydfil

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

I’m getting an intermediate beeping coming from the dash sometimes all day then nothing for a week or so. No warning comes up on the dash just the beeping sound. Any advice?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005

My right front and rear park lights and my fan control display stays on after I have switched the car and lights switches off. What can the problem be?

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Leaving your indicator on, turn right centralise indicator stick. Fan stays on till engine cools down to certain temperature - John Toone from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002

My window screen wipers stay on even when the ignition is turned off. Please can somebody advise me of what to do? (2LTR XHDI)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003

Hi, I have a Xsara Picasso with a dead battery. I was just wondering if there is any way of locking the back doors while the battery is dead? My fil is coming over tomoz to jump start it but worried about it being unlocked overnight. My central locking isn’t working. I assume because my battery is dead. Thanks in advance.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

I have recently bought a 2000 plate Picasso 2.0 HDi and although it’s not the most refined or stylish car I have ever owned, it does so many other things right i.e great space for three kids and the fuel economy beggars belief. I sometimes wonder if it will ever run out but here are the couple of niggles I have that I need help with. The car has only just done 74k which for the year is fantastic. It has just had a cambelt change and full service aswell but for the last couple of days, it has been playing up. When I turn the key in the ignition, it is completely dead. No electrical noises, no lights on the dash, nothing. Even when I try to lock the car, nothing. My question is could this be an issue with a dead battery or something more sinister? Up until now, I have had no display warnings related to the battery or any other issue, what could it be? Also when driving from cold, I find the gearbox very stiff. Any suggestions or advice gratefully received. Many thanks. (2.0HDI)

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

My car seems like it is losing power when pulling away and also is a bit chuggy at times. Any help would be grateful.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

The petrol cap cover on my xsara picasso (54 plate) has just snapped off and I was wondering how difficult it is to replace it myself, I have got another cover.

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Easy, remove the fuel cap then just 3 star drives remove hole cover/hinge unit. Easy Andy Walsall - Ab Ab from England

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi I’m just after a bit of advice. My Picasso 2L hdi has just started to jump out of 5th gear whilst traveling. It just keeps happening. Anyone got any idea? Cheers.

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Try the engine mounts if they are worn, it causes the car to jump out of gear - William from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Hi, I want to use my Picason to jump start another car, where do I attach the jump leads on the Picasso? Thanks Phil

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If you read your manual, you will find this is not recommended for a Xsara Picasso due to the nature and sitting of the battery - Val Pacey from France

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

The radiator fan comes on when the engine is knocked off and stays on. Can you tell me why this is?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007

I have a Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi, it is smoking excessively from the exhaust and there is a loss of power. The engine won’t rev properly. I had a problem with the oil pressure warning light coming on. The sump has been removed 3 times now to have the oil strainer cleaned which keeps getting blocked with some sort of sludge, also had a problem with the chain that drives the oil pump, the tensioner failed and the chain wore through the aluminium casing. I’ve been told that the filings from the casing are working their way down into the sump and blocking the strainer, nightmare vehicle, any body have any suggestions? Thanks. (1.6 HDi)

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It could be that the turbo needs replacing. It happened to me and cost £1,300 - Eddie Hutchinson from Nottinghamshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2008

Does anyone know why my Citroen Xsara Picasso engine is making a whistling noise? (1.6 hdi)

Citroen Xsara Picasso

I have a 2.0HDi Xsara Picasso. I am trying to replace the battery but cannot see how to remove the securing bracket. Can you help?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

Has anyone had a problem with the wipers doing as they please; coming on on their own? This problem does not arise when I am with the mechanic...

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Yes I have. It’s all down to the mechanism hidden away under the cowling on the steering wheel (can’t remember the name). I had to replace the whole lot including the stalks. Cost a pretty packet too. Hasn’t done it since though - Glenn from Nottinghamshire

My back lights are not working and I need to know what fuse I need - Carolyn Green from England