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General Repair Costs Guide
  PentlandC4 wrote ...I've been wondering whether a thread devoted to repair costs might be useful- i.[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Thu Feb 09 2012, 01:14am
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Chinese 'Clone' Lexia Doesnt Work for You - an Alternative
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Citroën Fixed Price Repair Offers (Revised)
  We are all aware of the fixed price offer on Brake pads and discs, timing belts etc. but there is a [more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Thu Mar 08 2012, 08:49am
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DPF Removal and EGR Valve Blanking
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Tyre Size - the differences they make
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Citroen Peugeot recommend oils and the alternatives
  Whilst PSA recommend Total Oil, there are others available from, Shell, BP Castrol, Esso, Mobil, Yac[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Wed Mar 26 2014, 02:32pm
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Customer Recall Website
  Citroën are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new and free service for customers, which[more ...] By Phil  On Thu May 10 2012, 04:31am
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Tutorial: 1.6HDi - How to remove and replace auxiliary drivebelt Peugeot Citroen
  Hello!I am glad to present you another tutorial: How to remove and replace auxiliary drivebelt Peuge[more ...] By adioperator  On Wed Oct 22 2014, 05:33am
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C4 with EGS - Fixed the juddering when taking off
  This weekend was spent calibrating the EGS gearbox. I recently talked to the garage about the judder[more ...] By Lars of Sweden  On Mon Jul 19 2010, 04:10am
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Oil advice and recommendations from oilman
  C4owners has invited us to start an "oil recommendations" thread here... so if you would like any oi[more ...] By oilman  On Wed May 12 2010, 09:26am
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DPF (EOLYS) Fluid Pouch Replacement
  Been advised by my on board dash .....Fluid level critical.Out of curiosity I had a look it's a pouc[more ...] By Crouchy  On Fri Mar 14 2014, 03:42pm
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C4GP DPF System Failure - Solved.
  I own a 07 plate C4GP with around 120,000 miles on it, and apart from an airbag failure around a yea[more ...] By apollojones  On Sun Aug 02 2015, 04:09am
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The old - my passenger side electric window won't move problem - a fix!
  I have a C4 2007 5 door hatch 1.6hdi SX EGS. Recently the passenger window would only wind down from[more ...] By DeuxChevaux  On Wed Mar 05 2014, 09:55am
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Find the correct oil for your Citroën
  This website will tell you the correct oil for your car's engine. - Click Here - Enter either your[more ...] By BigJohnD  On Wed Sep 25 2013, 06:46am
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How to prevent injector seal failure and turbo failure on 1.6HDi engines.
  I have been researching this as it seemed to be a common issue and injector seals are not a part tha[more ...] By JohnC4GP  On Wed Feb 05 2014, 07:50am
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How To start your Car using a booster battery from another car
  Hello,Here we are with another video tutorial: Jump Strarting a car using a booster battery from ano[more ...] By adioperator  On Mon Jan 19 2015, 09:44am
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How To Clean / Maintain Battery, terminals and connector clamps
  Hello,Here we present a totorial about "How To Clean / Maintain Battery, terminals and connector cla[more ...] By adioperator  On Mon Jan 19 2015, 03:46am
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Weekly checks on a Citroen C4
  Hello Citroen C4 Owners,Here I present a project about weekly checks on a car. There are some very s[more ...] By adioperator  On Mon Jan 19 2015, 03:34am
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A new glove box repair procedure.
  Good day FolksI have recently just broken my glove box latch for the second time. This can get expen[more ...] By Zedd  On Wed Aug 07 2013, 05:58am
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The Reason Why CV Boot Clamp Failure is Common
  I own a 1.6 HDi Loeb but this information will apply to all models sharing the same driveshafts and [more ...] By thetwistedsock  On Thu May 15 2014, 03:58pm
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Turbo Replacement - parts used
  Well just had my 1.6hdi returned today after having new turbo installed at a cost of €1630. List of [more ...] By Philm9394  On Thu Feb 27 2014, 01:10pm
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How to remove and install a clutch
  Right i assume you have the drive shafts out and oil drained1. Take all the bell housing bolts of f[more ...] By C4paulC4  On Sun Dec 08 2013, 06:06am
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Radio, sat nav, speedo, parking sensor repairs
  I recently had all these faults on my C4 Grand Picasso, Citroen quoted £2000 for the repair, so I ca[more ...] By akascotty  On Fri Mar 01 2013, 01:05pm
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Solid flywheel conversion kits
  hi could anyone point me in the right direction as to where i cant buy a solid flywheel conversion k[more ...] By jonny1979  On Thu Feb 28 2013, 04:55am
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Looking for a 'Sensor' of any kind for your Citroen?
  For a full range of replacement senors from ABS, Air Con Blower through to Lambada Temperature or Th[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Fri Feb 01 2013, 09:49am
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Tailgate Wiring Loom Repair Teardown, Repair and Rebuild
  I've just put together some notes that may be helpful for anyone with the dreaded tailgate cable fat[more ...] By dilbert  On Fri Jan 11 2013, 04:55am
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C4 HDi's and Dual Mass Flywheels - when should you replace one?
  OK if you read the FAQ: HERE it explains how the DMF works.Please Note: Petrol C4's of all variants[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Thu Jan 24 2013, 11:24am
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Plastic Trim Clips and where to buy them?
  We often get asked 'where can I get **** trim clip' and the answer is usually 'a dealer'However ther[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Wed May 16 2012, 02:01am
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Repair plastic 100% success
  Hello my friends I have just come across a product that's amazing when it comes to repairing broken [more ...] By niks  On Tue Mar 13 2012, 02:52am
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Faulty Engine ECU - Repair Options
  Hi all. ECU Doctor - Click Here - may be worth considering for repair rather than replacement of[more ...] By gmerry  On Wed Jan 25 2012, 04:24am
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Servicing and Overhaul Parts for Garrett Turbocharger - 1.6HDi
  Hi this might help somebody.The Garrett GT1544V Turbocharger is fitted to the 1.6HDi engines used in[more ...] By gmerry  On Tue Nov 15 2011, 07:05am
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Parts Diagram showing wheel arch and underbody covers
  Is there a parts list available which shows the inner wheel arch covers and protection covers undern[more ...] By AndyL  On Tue Nov 08 2011, 02:57pm
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Electrical parts for C4
  I was looking for some C-Crosser information and found this, which might be of interest to some memb[more ...] By PentlandC4  On Mon Aug 22 2011, 02:53pm
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Replacing Volumetric Sensors  Hi all,I have the common problem with the alarm sounding but my fault lies with the volumetric senso[more ...] By adcover  On Thu May 18 2023, 09:52am
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External air temp sensor location P0070  Hi C4 lovers, my Citroen C4 2012 hatch 1.6 HDI is showing an error code P0070 which is for the exter[more ...] By Neobium41  On Sat Apr 15 2023, 05:48am
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Fuel injectors location  Hi C4 owners.Can someone please help me find my fuel injectors? I searched and searched and found no[more ...] By younes_hb  On Wed Mar 15 2023, 09:02am
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C4 Picasso mk2 2013 - Passanger electric wing mirror stutters  Recently on my 2013 mk2 I have noticed a couple of peculiar things regarding the passenger electric [more ...] By scaryxpuppy  On Mon Feb 20 2023, 09:31am
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AdBlue Additive  Anyone tried or have any information of this additive ? - Click Here -  By skorpion  On Fri Jan 27 2023, 12:58pm
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Rear Passenger Door Unlocking Itself - 2013 C4  Hi, my 2013 C4 is having issues with locking. When I lock the car, all doors audibly lock, except wh[more ...] By kiwicitroen  On Wed Jan 18 2023, 02:26pm
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2010 1.6hdi C4 Grand Picasso wipers not working.  Hi, I've a 2010 C4 Grand Picasso, neither front wipers are working. Have replace both motors with wo[more ...] By ambro74  On Wed Jun 19 2019, 08:22am
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Citroën C4 Picasso ll 1.6 THP 2009 petrol - engine management system faulty - limp home?  Hello! I just recently bought a c4 picasso 2009 which is experiencing some problems. I was not bough[more ...] By bagmol  On Sat Dec 31 2022, 01:37am
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Auto folding broken wing mirror, bearing folding support strut for picasso and renault etc fix  My wing mirror was knocked off awhile ago and it was the below plastic tube thing that was broken, f[more ...] By Itchigo27  On Fri Jul 01 2022, 12:13pm
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Key stopped working  Hi2015 C4 Picasso GrandeOne of the keys has just stopped working. I doesn't open the doors, and it c[more ...] By bhaddow  On Mon Dec 12 2022, 02:53pm
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Citroen C4 1.6 HDI 2007 Electrical problem Headlights short circuit  Good Evening.I have a Citroen C4 1.6 HDI 2007 . Last 6 months i have problems with the injectors . E[more ...] By theo200273  On Thu Dec 08 2022, 04:51am
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P1A9C  Citroen C4 2012 1.6 e-hdiStop/Start deactivatedI have the following fault codes that came up after t[more ...] By Salonen32  On Thu Nov 10 2022, 04:27am
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C4 Picasso Mk2 2014 - P0809 - Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement  My clutch pedal is really low - now i get a engine fault and handbrake fault when powering on the ca[more ...] By duncanc  On Tue Jun 14 2022, 04:41am
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Windscreen water tank replacement  Hello people!Greetings from Greece!I am a proud owner of C4 II B7 Hatchback since 2017.It's a EAT6 T[more ...] By StergioC  On Fri Sep 30 2022, 05:21am
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2015 Grand C4 Picasso - Electric problems when starting  Hello,I have some problems with my C4 Grand Picasso (2015). I have tried to google similar behaviour[more ...] By miguel-picasso  On Mon Oct 03 2022, 09:36am
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2015 Grand Picasso (B78) battery change to restore stop/start  I've just returned from a 30-mile round trip on day 3 with a newly-fitted battery which, I'm happy t[more ...] By WillyRose  On Mon May 09 2022, 07:43am
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Panoramic roof problem  Hi all. I have just brought my second grand Picasso 2012 plate. but the panoramic roof is not workin[more ...] By lionel399  On Tue Aug 23 2022, 02:06am
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Stopped by police  Hi while returning from North Wales we were pulled over for a caravan safety check. All passed BUT h[more ...] By bluetntmo  On Mon Aug 22 2022, 06:23am
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error code P107A. C4 PICASSO (B78)  Hello friends.I cleaned and replaced the MAP sensor. At the garage, they replaced the EGR and did pr[more ...] By itzikv  On Mon Aug 01 2022, 01:43am
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Can 'Delphi' diagnostics be used?  Quick question regarding resetting the service light once the eolys fluid is topped up/replaced.Can [more ...] By Seany_Jay  On Wed Feb 10 2021, 04:45pm
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The signal light (front and side) is on permanently  I owner of 2009 C4 1.6 petrol. The signal light (front and side) is on permanently of the left side,[more ...] By boaz  On Sat Mar 05 2022, 12:09am
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Alarm sounds after battery change Grand Picasso 2015  Alarm sounds when locking Citroen 2015 Grand Picasso after battery change. Seen some info but no def[more ...] By Brihey8  On Wed May 06 2020, 01:01pm
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Diagbox V9.68 "No Dialogue" error  Trying to use Diagbox V9.68 via VMWare but getting "No Dialogue" error when trying to connect to any[more ...] By tomandjo2  On Sun Feb 06 2022, 08:47am
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engine bay schematic/drawing.  Hi, i was hoping that one of the members might have a engine bay schematic of a 2011 c4 picasso 1.6 [more ...] By stevied  On Sat Feb 12 2022, 05:38pm
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C4 Gearbox Rough between 1 and 2  Hello my citreon c4 1.6 vti 4 speed has a rough gear shift between 1st and 2nd and esp when under lo[more ...] By Lukejoso  On Sat Jan 29 2022, 03:47pm
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Parking light on C4 Grand Picasso  Hi. Can someone please help. Its just a quick question about the handbrake light in my C4 Grand Pica[more ...] By Johnsheffield  On Thu Jan 20 2022, 01:13pm
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C4 Grand Picasso jerks at start and at changing gears (automatic)  Hi All,my C4 Grand Picasso jerks at start and at changing gears (automatic).it is 2008 7 seater car.[more ...] By salah  On Thu Jan 13 2022, 09:45am
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circuit diagram for citroen cars particularly c4 grand picasso 2015 petrol 1.6 165HP full auto  Where can we obtain circuit diagrams for Citroen cars? The Haynes Autodata mini-pics don't give eno[more ...] By citfan  On Fri Dec 31 2021, 03:27pm
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Touch screen keyboard foreign characters  HELP...!I've just bought a 2016 GC4P and it's taken me a while to work my round the touch screen men[more ...] By MickB92  On Wed Sep 08 2021, 01:26pm
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