2001 Citroen Picasso SX from UK and Ireland - Comments

I have a brand new Picasso (2003). Overall I love the car. My only complaint, and it's one which I would level at all standard fit units, is that the stereo system sound is mediocre. To this end I purchased a Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB52 head unit. I took this to a professional dealer to fit, but they cannot seem to manage it because of the cars multiplex wiring system. The radio works fine however, I have lost all my trip computer functions on the display.

I know there a few techno types read this excellent site - I really could do with a bit of wiring advice. Can it be done?

Many thanks - Lee.

Lee@x-tinct.com.

I have just brought a xsara 2.0 HDI - good value for money however, I wish to use my Sony MD head unit and cd multichanger. I have two questions: My xsara came with a standard tape player - is the cabling for a multi-changer already wired? And will I be able to use the standard remote?

PLEASE HELP. Citroen Xsara Picasso HDi 2.0 A/c will not function properly forever stopping and restarting, as we live in Spain we need the systm to function correctly, Garage seem unable to rectify the problem. everything stops inc. fans, seems to be a choked squeak coming from the condensor and then nothing! Is it the pollen filter if so where is it? URGENT AM OVERHEATING IN 40deg.

Hi

I just found this exellent page and must say I have enjoyed it

very much.

I just bought a used 2000 Picasso and have had it for just a

week and I love the car already.

I`ve been back and fourth on buying one for a year now.

The previous owner have had a Pioneer CD radio in,but has put in the original CD/Radio again before turning into the dealer. The problem for me now is that the steering wheel remote doesn`t work on it:

In the back of the CD there is 3 ISO slots,only 2 (the lower ones) are connected. There is a pioneer adapter hooked up to the remote cable coming from the steeringwheel.

So my question : Is there a cable missing here?

Or is it something that must be programed by a certified dealer??.

I tried to ask several dealers...No help so far!!

Thank you!!

Marlon - Norway.

Hello.

My question is this; I have a Picasso - reg Feb 2003 to which I would like to install a Sony head unit (with MD autochanger). I have been told by my local car audio fitting guru that the latest Picassos now use a new system to control the CD along with numerous other systems and he is unable to retain the use of the steering wheel controls and head up display. The car also has factory SAT/NAV and I will lose the 'voice' which currently comes through the factory fitted audio head unit. Does anyone know a work around for this. He told me the new control system was a 'BUS' system or something like this.

Regards

Rob Snowden - Thirsk North Yorkshire

25th October 2003.

I have recently had the misfortune to have a fire in the engine compartment of my 2 year old Picasso Hdi SX, resulting in it being written off, and was wondering if anybody else had had a similar problem. I still intend to replace the car with the same model, my local dealer has been very helpful, but I am having problems with Citroen UK and the guarantee, is this a common problem.

As for the Picasso it had been no trouble at all until this incident.

Dave H.

I have a Jan 02 2 litre HDI SX. Great car. On a recent holiday to France I was in danger of missing the ferry so ended up having to drive about 20 miles at 100 mph. Caught the ferry, just, but on setting off at Dover I noticed that whenever I accelerated a 'whooshing' sound came out of the area near the offside air vent. Also when I started or stopped the engine there was a clunking noise from somewhere front offside.

On taking it to a local dealer I was told the whooshing noise was the turbo clip having come off and the clunking was a loose engine bolt. The mechanic told me neither were to do with the high speed and although not common they are common enough to be recognised in 30 seconds. Apparently both are covered under the 3 year warranty if the car has been serviced by a VAT registered mechanic. Mine hasn't, but my mechanic did it for free.

I am a high mileage company car driver (circa 35k miles per year) and understand I will be getting a Picasso in April. I have some concerns re the comfort and reliability for Citroen (I have not had one before, to be fair). I currently have a Renault Laguna Sport Tourer. Has anyone done this level of mileage and are there any longer term comments about your experience?

I would appreciate any feedback to allay my fears.

I have a new 1.6 hdi Picasso, and it does exactly what I expected. It does 50 mpg, it eats up luggage and is comfortable. However, does anybody know what might be causing the loud rattle coming from inside the offside rear roof pillar? Its in the dealers again for this problem and I do not hold out much hope of a solution being found. If you have had a similar problem you will know what I mean, it sounds like a golf ball bouncing in a tin can! I admit that the whole package still pleases.

Hi,

i have a 2003 picasso and have nothing, but problems with this car its always coming up as engine fault and has done nothing, but go to the citroen garage it is a lovely car to drive and is comfortable, but I was wondering does anybody else have problems like this thanks.

4 months old and 8 days at the dealers. A good car spoilt by built in faults. If the engine managment light comes on (as they often do, look on google!) and the car drives OK, there will be a fault in its too clever by half wiring system, and then all it needs is for the engine management to start giving misleading fault diagnosis and the mechanic will be off on a wild goose chase looking for faults that are not there. It will probably be the system itself, and they are so expensive that they will change that last. Who suffers? You and me. Who really cares about 55 to the gallon when faced with the prospect of living at the dealers, or seeing a solicitor? Buy Far Eastern and enjoy reliability.

Purchased a xsara picasso 16hdi 92bhp desire last month (sept 2006) brand new, but really wanted auto air con like in the exclusive. has anyone fitted a auto air con unit to a manual version in the picasso.

I have a 2003 Pic with 48000 miles on the clock. No problems, excellent car except week before last I got a couple of messages saying temp overheating STOP. These each lasted for about 3 seconds and cleared. About a week ago the clock went back to default time oo. oo and date 01.01.2001 every time I stopped for more than a few minutes. It was fine if I stopped for a couple of minutes and then switched back on. Then on Thursday last week the display, radio and car lock button all died, completely and utterly. Checked the 20 amp fuse that controls all that stuff looked OK put it back and system came on, but died again next day. Fuse still looks fine, changed it anyway, but still no sign of life. It bleeps when I put the fuse in which was a bit of a surprise. Car running fine, but I don't know how fast I'm going and I'd like the radio back. Any advice please?

Hi I bought a Picasso two months ago from a reputable dealer. the car is three years old with 24 thousand miles on the clock.

I have been experiencing a squeaky squealing noise from the brakes which seems to get louder as the car gets warmer. I have taken it back twice, but the dealer is saying it has new pads, shoes and that it must be the normal squeak of the car. Believe me it is not normal! does anyone have any ideas? or experienced a similar problem?

Thanks in anticipation of any advice.

Hello there, can anybody help me? I have a Xsara 1.6 Picasso X reg. Somebody has stolen the stereo and they have just cut the wires. I have not got a clue what goes where. Can somebody help me?