just bought a Citroen c5 2.2 hiding any tips or advice?
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My Wife has a 2001 C5. 2.2 Auto.
Generally been good, we bought it as a sot gap about 3 years ago, and still have it. Although I have a thing for "Citroens" having previously owned Ds, Xm, Cx, 2cv etc...
So. Underseal, I wouldn't bother they don't seem to rust. It's a messy job. Most of the underneath is well protected.
2.2 has a DPF, google how it works. It will need maintenance (expensive fluid) approx every 50k. And the mileage is measured by how many times the fuel flap is opened !. So if you put a tenner of diesel in every couple of days, it will throw a fault sooner than bunging £80 a month. Many owners have got rid of the DPF, although the MOT rules have now changed re this procedure most Cit/Peugeots will probably pass as it's a visual check. Google this, there is loads about it. I don't know about the clutch, ours is Auto, but have a look at the cable routing, I can almost bet it's a tortuous route around the engine bay, as the car was designed as LHD !. Things that have failed on ours (and cost money) have been the crankshaft pulley (common on Pug Hdi engines, we've got through 3 starter motors (easy DIY job) rear brake callipers. Probably not a DIY and quite expensive, again google it. It's well known , same as a Xantia. The clue is how the rear brake pads are wearing down. The 2.2.'s are renowned for fault lights re emissions etc, and can go into limp mode. Often this is a simple air leak somewhere in the myriad of thin pipes, but the "cure all" for ours was a slightly loose diesel injector. Again this seems a really common fault, so check ours tomorrow ! It's easy. Held in by 2 Allen headed bolts, can't remember the size, but appears not to have been torqued properly at the factory. You may even hear it slightly "puffing". Don't go mad if you don't have access to to a torque wrench, but make sure that these are tight. Other thing I found on a mates car, if the "airbag" light comes on, often the wiring (again it's an extension of the LHD wiring) There are 2 connectors under a piece of polystyrene under the passenger floor carpet. Interior door handles are fragile and break easily, but an easy fit and not expensive. Re fluid, make sure you get the correct fluid, and know how to check and fill it. It's expensive at Citroen, GSF Motor factors have it, or EBay (I usually get some when on a booze cruise, as most big French Supermarkets have it)
Can't think of much else. Worth finding your local Citroen Indie place for if it does need expert help, but they are good value for money, and a nice big comfortable car.
Generally been good, we bought it as a sot gap about 3 years ago, and still have it. Although I have a thing for "Citroens" having previously owned Ds, Xm, Cx, 2cv etc...
So. Underseal, I wouldn't bother they don't seem to rust. It's a messy job. Most of the underneath is well protected.
2.2 has a DPF, google how it works. It will need maintenance (expensive fluid) approx every 50k. And the mileage is measured by how many times the fuel flap is opened !. So if you put a tenner of diesel in every couple of days, it will throw a fault sooner than bunging £80 a month. Many owners have got rid of the DPF, although the MOT rules have now changed re this procedure most Cit/Peugeots will probably pass as it's a visual check. Google this, there is loads about it. I don't know about the clutch, ours is Auto, but have a look at the cable routing, I can almost bet it's a tortuous route around the engine bay, as the car was designed as LHD !. Things that have failed on ours (and cost money) have been the crankshaft pulley (common on Pug Hdi engines, we've got through 3 starter motors (easy DIY job) rear brake callipers. Probably not a DIY and quite expensive, again google it. It's well known , same as a Xantia. The clue is how the rear brake pads are wearing down. The 2.2.'s are renowned for fault lights re emissions etc, and can go into limp mode. Often this is a simple air leak somewhere in the myriad of thin pipes, but the "cure all" for ours was a slightly loose diesel injector. Again this seems a really common fault, so check ours tomorrow ! It's easy. Held in by 2 Allen headed bolts, can't remember the size, but appears not to have been torqued properly at the factory. You may even hear it slightly "puffing". Don't go mad if you don't have access to to a torque wrench, but make sure that these are tight. Other thing I found on a mates car, if the "airbag" light comes on, often the wiring (again it's an extension of the LHD wiring) There are 2 connectors under a piece of polystyrene under the passenger floor carpet. Interior door handles are fragile and break easily, but an easy fit and not expensive. Re fluid, make sure you get the correct fluid, and know how to check and fill it. It's expensive at Citroen, GSF Motor factors have it, or EBay (I usually get some when on a booze cruise, as most big French Supermarkets have it)
Can't think of much else. Worth finding your local Citroen Indie place for if it does need expert help, but they are good value for money, and a nice big comfortable car.
get it remapped, they are good for 180 bhp and there are some running 200 bhp. the 406 coupe club has a wealth of information on the 2.2 hdi engine.
get it defapped and fault code read, use pp2000 and check yourself if you feel up yo it. it is 80 pounds but worth the money.
the engine, check for cambelt as should be due one, front drop link fail a lot.
i had a 406 but for me, electrics are the worst, there are around 5-6 seperate ecu's controlling everything so if something fails can be a pita to fix.
get it defapped and fault code read, use pp2000 and check yourself if you feel up yo it. it is 80 pounds but worth the money.
the engine, check for cambelt as should be due one, front drop link fail a lot.
i had a 406 but for me, electrics are the worst, there are around 5-6 seperate ecu's controlling everything so if something fails can be a pita to fix.
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