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PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Please make all your Citroen , DS Automobiles or Peugeot Parts Requests on this thread

This thread is only for donating members who wish to request official part numbers or Parts Diagrams.

Please don't post technical queries or ask 'how to' questions here. Create a thread in one of the main Citroen / Peugeot Forums for these queries....

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I can't get the OEM Drop Rod Links - they won't allow me to add, so there may be an issue, so these are the alternative and cheaper approved part:

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(1) Anti Roll Bar, part: 9802490980, £347.78
(2) Anti-Roll Bar rod, part: 1679755380, £19.78
(5) Nut, part: 9807710580, £0.76

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(2) OEM Front Wishbone (Left),...
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14 May 2024, 08:47
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
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07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
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14 Nov 2021, 07:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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24 Jan 2020, 16:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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Ping Anders

by arry_b » 25 Feb 2004, 04:44

Sorry, but this is waaaay off topic but I don't know anyone else in DK to ask.....
Easyjet are doing flights to Copenhagen for about £12 each way. Is it worth the trip? Is there anything I MUST see or do?
Apologies if you live thousands of miles away and don't know the place!

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25 Feb 2004, 04:44
ZX non standard?

by Jon » 25 Feb 2004, 15:22

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I can't provide answers to all of that lot but on the subject of discs.
Ok, all ZX's with vented discs (except the 16v) the discs are 247mm. The 16v uses 266mm discs.Although the 16v has 15 wheels the 266mm discs do fit with 14 wheels. As I mentioned before I'm going to fit 266mm discs with berlingo calipers (when I can find a decent set!)
Aura...

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When I was helping fit the new door panels on my car we found that the lecky windows worked when the car keys were in my pocket! Mech went to check his ZX which was parked 20 feet away, and found his windows were the same!
My boot wont open electricaly, no elec feed anywhere in sight? I have to use the key, his worked off the central locking...

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24 Feb 2004, 21:24
1905 NA v 1769TD

by David W » 22 Feb 2004, 04:15

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Sorry Tom he's completely wrong. Take two engines in comparable condition and the TD will be smoother and quieter. I suppose it is just possible a 1.9 non-turbo may outlast a TD in extreme test conditions. But usually owner neglect is what kills these engines, not the issue of turbocharged or not.
In some circumstances I would have a BX 1.9...

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I have been told that the TD is the one to have but
one of my gurus asserts that though the td has more horses (yes and 53% more torque!) it is a rough engine compared to the 1905 diesel and bits rattle off it, usually pipes and ducting.
He also suggests that it is not particularly durable.
He is not a citrophobe and often right, but is he this...

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21 Feb 2004, 17:44
Converting Board computer display to English

by philhoward » 20 Feb 2004, 17:27

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Tomiwa,
Sounds like you've got a few problems with this Omega; I would suggest trying a forum more specific to your problems,either a newsgroup (uk.rec.cars.maintenance is a good one - use Google) or search for Vauxhall Omega for English sites, as this is what it was badged in the UK.

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I recently bought a used Opel Omega B 2.5ltrs V6, 1996 Model. The on-boardcomputer display is in German,is there a way I could change this to English so I can understand whatever is on the display.

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20 Feb 2004, 17:18
Strange Mixture in my radiator Bottle

by tomiwa » 20 Feb 2004, 16:40

I have an OPEL OMEGA B 2.5ltrs V6, 1996 model. I found thick whitish colour emulsion in my radiator bottle, this appeared to be a mixture of oil and coolant. I notice my car overheats in traffic jams and when my AC is on. I also found out that both water level and oil level keep going down each time I checked them. I discovered as well that when I...

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20 Feb 2004, 16:40
Problem with my Opel Omega

by James.UK » 20 Feb 2004, 15:48

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Replace your cylinder head gasket. And get your cylinder head checked for cracks and possible distortion.
Don't ever drive your car when its overheating, if you continue to do so it will sieze up and will need a complete overhaul or replacement, and that won't be cheap!!

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I have an OPEL OMEGA B 2.5ltrs V6, 1996 model. I found thick whitish colour emulsion in my radiator bottle, this appeared to be a mixture of oil and coolant. I notice my car overheats in traffic jams and when my AC is on. I also found out that both water level and oil level keep going down each time I checked them. I discovered as well that when I...

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20 Feb 2004, 15:20
Xantia prices in free-fall

by Jon » 18 Feb 2004, 17:16

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Xantia prices seem to be dropping fast.
I just found this on Autotrader. If that really is £500 thats a bloody bargain!
1999 CITROEN XANTIA 2.1 TD Exclusive 5dr Hatchback Royal blue.Leather seats, Sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels,Anti theft system, 6CD MOT SEPT04.9mths tax. 71000 miles. . . . . (private)
£500

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Anyone else (in the UK) noticed that in the last quarter Xantia prices have been in free-fall. There are still the silly dealer prices around but the private sales and small trader prices have crashed. A couple of recent examples:

1998 TD's at approx £1300 - £1500
2000 HDI's at at 3000 - 3300
And 1.8 Forte 2001 at £4000
They are not isolated...

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18 Feb 2004, 16:34
Another Gem

by VisaGTi16v » 10 Feb 2004, 19:37

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heh wonder how long thats been sitting for! Saw a white 205 gti in a scrap yard before that was also practically moss green

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Concours.

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10 Feb 2004, 19:32
Spot the turbo game?

by philhoward » 10 Feb 2004, 01:21

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Shock.. Horror..
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Someone's knicked it!!!
Great reason to bid it up so he pays top wack for sellers fees..Then decline it because it ain't what it says on the tin..

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Well go on then

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10 Feb 2004, 01:07
where is central locking control unit AX ?

by citroenut » 01 Feb 2004, 16:13

Have just bought Ax echo plus with an intermittant cenral locking fault . It locks and unlocks by itself at any time.The service history of this car shows this has been a problem for some time and several attempts to correct it have failed.At the moment it is not working at all which should be a good time to get to the bottom of the fault and I...

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01 Feb 2004, 16:13
Safety Cameras ???

by lhm_leak » 24 Jan 2004, 20:05

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Chances are probably good that you'll be OK - was the operator actually in the van behind the camera, or was he/she up front having a cuppa? In addition to the speed tolerance/calibration issue, it's a little known factoid that these portable cameras have to be physically manned - they are NOT, and are not allowed to be, automatic like a Gatso or...

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Are they really safe? Wether they are safe or not, they are devious, sneaky, money making, inobtrusive little vans aren't they?
I feel a bit of a hypocrite harping on about speeding, like some left wing liberal softy, on a previous topic . But I recently had the misfortune of driving up the A11, not a busy time of the day nor the quickest car on...

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24 Jan 2004, 12:32
new free service

by bad driver » 23 Jan 2004, 01:56

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this site has now been updated, check it out, register and keep checking.

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Please bookmark the following link and check it as often as possible. Its the only way this will work. Read the homepage for full details and feel free to mail me with details for any links you want adding.
www.stolenvehicles.org.uk

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21 Jan 2004, 01:05
The latest Haynes Manual

by Paulmi16 » 19 Jan 2004, 23:33

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I hope it's better written and more accurate than the 306 manual.
Paul.

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Yes, handy tips on amongst other things, sex in cars!
No doubt Refitting is a reverse of the removal procedure .

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19 Jan 2004, 20:34
Comedy moments at Friday's auction.

by blueboy2001 » 19 Jan 2004, 05:13

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I bought a Focus at auction last month, next car in the line was a Synergie HDi. I was stood next to the Focus listening to it being started and it sounded fine, next thing the guy with the keys fires this Synergie up and its rattling like its got no oil in it, really badly. I've heard some rough engines in my time but this wasn't a bottom end...

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Down as Chesterfield car auctions on Friday, and an Espace comes through, looks ok, but the thing is revving it's nuts off, somewhere between 800 and 4000 revs, I'd say.
Auctioneer asks the driver if it's him doing it, shakes his head, then he shouts CAN'T YOU MAKE IT REV ANY LOWER ?, and then carries on the auction, during which he laughs at the...

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19 Jan 2004, 02:09
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

by Interwired » 18 Jan 2004, 10:12

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DNS, Website and Database transferred to New systems. Feel free to post.

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Together with the main GSF Car parts website,this Forum is being transferred to a superior, dedicated Webserver w.e.f. 16th January 2004.
As many of you know it can take some 48 hours for DNS records to update, and during that time, depending on where you are in the World you may lose the Forum completely, or you may still be able to see it (on...

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16 Jan 2004, 17:25
NOT CAR RELATED I KNOW BUT!!!!

by bernie » 07 Jan 2004, 21:01

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And not one BX in sight

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Have a look the picture that the mars exploation rover has sent back from mars the website is

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07 Jan 2004, 15:55
GSF parts contact email needed

by Jon » 06 Jan 2004, 16:41

Hi
I've checked on this, unfortunately this cable has been recently deleted from our range due to supply problems.
I will ensure that it is removed from the Webshop.
Sorry

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06 Jan 2004, 16:41
Simplicity

by Rich » 01 Jan 2004, 02:54

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Hello Ghostrider,
Yep, I can see where you are coming from matey!
Happy new year everyone!!
Rich
'00 Xantia Exclusive HDi
'97 ****ged out Suzuki Bandit 600

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Now I'm a fan of modern hi-tech cars or even old hi tech cars (Most of my Cits ) But today at -3 I was reminded of the benefits of cars from a simpler age. A guy from the next village knocked on my door asking if I could help with his Moggy thou, so out I went opened the bonnet and wow you could see everything and its function was obvious. turned...

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01 Jan 2004, 00:26
Tool fans - Shiny things alert

by ghostrider » 01 Jan 2004, 00:11

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thanks arry_b, I wonder if those fault readers are going cheap?

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NO2 VAPORIZER

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Gents, halfords are having their new year sale. Big deal I hear you say, but this year they have actually reduced someting you may want to buy!
Some of their Halfords Professional tools are up to half price. This is nice kit made mostly by Facom with a lifetime guarantee.
I splashed out on a set of flexible headed ratchet combination spanners for...

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30 Dec 2003, 03:14
Ex antias. :-)

by alan s » 27 Dec 2003, 12:26

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As far as problems go, look at the production figures & relate that to the number of problems people experience.
Xantia From - 1993: Production - 1,216,734
That puts the percentage of problems into perspective.
Cause of the problems:
(a) Neglect through lack of routine servicing (ie)Changing fluid at correct intervals, checking sphere pressures...

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As a newbie it does seem to me that the xantias are prone to more probs than the other models? (Based on what I have read on the forums) so why would anyone buy one? and why would I buy a car with the weird hydro-sodit complex suspension thingy that makes the car go up and down? (Why not use a jack like everyone else?) Whats the attraction with...

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Last post by James.UK
27 Dec 2003, 05:42
nice tuning job (non citroen)

by jeroen » 15 Dec 2003, 16:29

editted typo

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15 Dec 2003, 16:29
Yes sir; we have rugged weddin's out here

by Homer » 10 Dec 2003, 02:21

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Typical Aussie wedding eh?
quote: The groom says he walked outside just after 11pm and was punched by a neighbour after being accused of setting off a car alarm which had been sounding.
Now I know car alarms can be annoying but..........

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Just spotted this on a local rag. Talk about 'till death us do part I doubt even Alf Garnett could have thought of this one.
Oh well, I suppose it could be called unique but in any case, I'll bet she never forgets her wedding day; after all, not all brides get capsicum sprayed on their Wedding Day.

Alan S

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09 Dec 2003, 02:59
Speed limit tolerance

by allmond » 09 Dec 2003, 00:49
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NO!! They are GUIDELINES from ACPO to police officers in England and Wales. They are not a tolerance on the speed limit. 31 in a 30 is speeding. In theory, there is no basis in law as to why you could not be prosecuted. You may have a complaint against Police, but IN THEORY, you could still get done.
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According to the ACPO the tolerance for speeding is 10% plus 2mph. I.E you CANNOT get nicked for doing 35mph in a 30mph zone, you'll have to be doing at least 36mph, 47mph, 58mph, 69mph and 80mph. This is FACT and if you have been nicked for anything less then you should get a lawyer to sort it.
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09 Dec 2003, 00:06
Gawd; wuddnya feel a dork??

by alan s » 04 Dec 2003, 17:28

Every year, the bikies go to Phillip Island race track to watch the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
It has become a custom for them to have a Police escort as a goodwill gesture (so that they don't trash the Town before they leave,) as well as to stop the potential for road racing and accidents and is part of the weekend's activities.
Victoria,...

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04 Dec 2003, 17:28
gattaca

by mark_sp » 03 Dec 2003, 06:04

watched most of this film last night, not really sure why but I'm glad I did because about two thirds of the way through:
UMA DRIVING A CHAPRON DS
what more can I say.
Mark

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03 Dec 2003, 06:04
gatso

by benj » 24 Nov 2003, 19:51
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who knows, youl prob get done and lose you licence and put in jail while your house gets robbed by a thousand robbers

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Just had a worrying experience with one of the many local speed cameras, in fact this is the second time in recent weeks that this has happened.
I'm travelling past the camera (away from the camera) at a sedate speed as another vehicle on the opposite side of the road travelling in the opposite direction (towards the camera) passes through the...
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24 Nov 2003, 19:19
still some bargains out there

by clivetheitman » 24 Nov 2003, 14:38

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I picked up another BX 1.9 non turbo diesel, k reg 1992 last weekend off ebay for £50. came with 4 spare tyes in the boot, clutch and spheres had been replaced in the last year and body work in great condition. drove it 160 miles home. rides like a dream what a superb bargain. my son has now grabed it to use instead of his polo. I only bought it...

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my brother has just bought a complete mi16 engine/box/aux's/wiringloom ecu etc from a scrappy, with 69,000 miles and full service hist. from a crash damaged bx 16v for £150. bargain.

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24 Nov 2003, 11:23
Chassis number, how close can you get ?

by DLM » 20 Nov 2003, 03:58

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Where did you get the chassis number reference for the changeover from - was this a main dealer? I thought the Citroen RP number if still in use in 1995 would allow you can calculate EXACTLY whether it was built on a Friday or not - and which one too. If it's as bad as you say then a digital camera is worth its weight in gold if you can take pics...

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The chassis number on my 95 Xantia 1.9 td LX is 11 cars up from the original model change over hence I have a face lifted Xantia built from every available bit of the old model (on a Friday afternoon around 5 pm I think ! )that dosn't show. Its a complete nightmare to buy bits for either from Citroen,factors or scrap yards. Can any one of you get...

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20 Nov 2003, 03:49
HDI engines

by mbunting » 16 Nov 2003, 13:35

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All the usual xantia things to look for. There have been some reports about cam shaft sprockets, but these were on the 90hp version, I think.
The HDI in general is a bit of a gem. My dad has a 406 110, and it's quiet ( although the 90 is considered a little quieter ), and deceptively fast. He gets mid 50's in normal driving, but that doesn't have...

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Ok I'm about to sign a pact with the Devil and buy an HDI xantia of some sort, What's the feeling about these engines? are there any weak points? Can I service it myself? are parts much more expensive than the ones for the good old 1.9D/TD? what sort of fuel consumption do people get?
thanks people, you might even persuade me to stay with the Bx a...

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16 Nov 2003, 04:37
What are the Differences between Men & Women

by AndyGimpy » 15 Nov 2003, 18:14

Whilst searching the net I cam across this article and thought I would share it with you all. Not that I am trying to pick fault with the sexes, but I can agree with a few of them.
Happy Reading!

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15 Nov 2003, 18:14
Hissing under the bonnet?

by JohnD » 09 Nov 2003, 15:17

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Quote: Refitting is a reversal of removal

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Next time you get a funny noise from under the bonnet, don't be so quick to take a look.
You never know what you might find.

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09 Nov 2003, 09:35
It's a small world....

by Jon » 01 Nov 2003, 23:54

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Hey Shane, nice one!
If you see Daniel again, pass on my regards. It was great fun to have him working at Andyspares last year, and once we'd ripped down the pictures of Holdens and the like he stuck on the side of his PC he soon became aquainted with selling French car parts, and picked it up real quick.
He always used to enjoy Alan's emails and...

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Hi Guys,
well I went into the local autobarn store today to get some new plugs and leads for the 2cv, big surprise, they any that fit.
So I head upto Boursons Automotive and head in side with the 2cv manual (as it has all the spark plugs listed in it) and the old leads. The guy behind the counter looks at the picture and says You have a 2cv?? I...

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01 Nov 2003, 13:22
Tool time 2

by bxbodger » 05 Nov 2003, 21:15

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I would add to the above list the MIG-WELDER; very useful for making holes in your car, and then making these same holes actually bigger whilst simultaneeously attempting to make them smaller again....much quicker and a lot more effective than the boring old drill.

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HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit.
MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing Genuine seats and...

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Last post by Dave Bamber
29 Oct 2003, 03:12
Tool time

by Dave Bamber » 29 Oct 2003, 03:05

Forget the Snap-On Tools truck; it's never there when you need it. Besides, there are only ten things in this world you need to fix any car, any place, any time.
1. Duct Tape: Not just a tool, a veritable Swiss Army knife in stickum and plastic. It's safety wire, body material, radiator hose, upholstery, insulation, tow rope, and more in one...

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29 Oct 2003, 03:05
Nerdy question for the academics..

by Jon » 29 Oct 2003, 02:52

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Um, er thanks Tom. I will of course attempt to answer your post.
On Friday night when I come in from a night at the Pub.
But for now I would think that optimum fuel economy would of course be obtained once the car is rolling, and held at a certain speed on a light throttle. That is, with barely any load on the engine, and using low gearing and of...

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Off load, an engine burns least at idle. On load, am I right in thinking that, given more torque, fewer horsepower are used to move the load? If that is true, the body of the car imposes the least loading on the engine at peak torque (ignoring aerodynamics just for the moment!) Is this also the point of lowest fuel consumption? I can't quite see...

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Last post by tomsheppard
29 Oct 2003, 02:21
Cheap road tax question

by JohnD » 24 Oct 2003, 20:20

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I think the tax groups are based on the output of CO2, but only for vehicles built after a certain date. My daughter's 2 litre HDI is in the lowest tax group, whilst the other daughter's 1.9 XUD is in the highest. I believe my own 2.1 would qualify for the low group, but it was regestered before the qualifying date.

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Sorry for my ignorance could someone tell me the engine cc size for the lowest road tax category. I thought it was 1000cc for the lowest and have been scanning the ads for a 1000 cc station car. Someone told me that in fact you can go up to 1300 maybe 1400cc at the lowest rate.
Thanks in advance
Mark W

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24 Oct 2003, 19:12
Christmas is coming.......

by tomsheppard » 29 Oct 2003, 02:25

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That is the first time I have laughed out loud at a site since I don't know when-Excellent! Thanks!!

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Something for everyone

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Last post by Dave Bamber
24 Oct 2003, 03:28
Auction Free For All

by Homer » 23 Oct 2003, 02:17

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Did it actually sell though?
It's not uncommon for the auctioneer to make up fictitious bidders. Get's the bargain hunters excited so they forget their limit and overbid on another car.
I have seen cars go through as 'sold' only to reappear on the next day at the same auction. I even followed one Xantia around the auctions of West Yorkshire, each...

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A reliable friend of mine reckons he saw a 1999 2.0 litre petrol Xantia at an auction in Birmingham yesterday for.........GBP500.
Now this is just ridiculous. Had FSH and one owner, started perfectly, ran without any smoke, had no noticable accident damage and therefore (looking really closely) wasn't a cut 'n' shut.
To me this is an insult to the...

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Last post by kafkaian
18 Oct 2003, 15:49
new car

by CITMAN » 16 Oct 2003, 21:17

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Thinking about one of these myself either 1.6 16v vtr or the 2.0 16v vts and would be interested in knowing what goes up wrong with them. Would you recommend one. Failing that ill have to leave the citroen field and go looking else where.

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has anyone got a new xsara 2000 onward and what do you think of it have u had any problems. i have a 2002 xsara 1.6 16v vtr coup the problems i have had are flange on exhaust(causing carbon being blown out of exhaust? still happening though) failed,o/s door dropped clutch release brg making noises ( they said the cable needed adjusting but i...

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Last post by xsaraboy
16 Oct 2003, 12:55
night sky

by JohnD » 12 Oct 2003, 14:40

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Thanks for that! What a great photo.

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not really a car topic, but is interesting going on all the stuff in the news about light pollution.
shame that it three years old
dom

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Last post by shaunthesheep
12 Oct 2003, 05:59
Smelly Waxoil ???!!!

by alan s » 12 Oct 2003, 16:58

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Stuart,
Do you know what the base of the waxoil is?
Is it the same as the old Tectyl from Valvoline which is a petroleum based product? If so I think you're stuck with it although the smell does diminish with time. Fishoil products naturally attract the local moggies and a common one these days is lanolin based (sheep oil) which again can get a...

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Can anyone advise about the problem of the smell that waxoil leaves if you have to use it.
Had to use it for the inside of the wheel arches on parents feista which is disintegrating from the inside, unfortunately that means spraying it from the boot spaces which lease the smell slowly filtering through the car.
Have thought about some how using...

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Last post by StuartR
11 Oct 2003, 17:55
The ultimate "getaway" machine

by Jon » 09 Oct 2003, 16:59

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That is just,um, er, Crazy!
Cheap at half the price!
How have I ever managed with out one?

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At 150,000 UK pounds it would need to be.
Use it to getaway from the bank hold up you just did to pay for it!!

Alan S

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Last post by alan s
09 Oct 2003, 14:54
A big lump........

by Jon » 03 Oct 2003, 02:06

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Thats certainly a fascinating engine Dave.
Will your Landy chassis be man enough for this power unit weighing a mere 2300 tonnes?
Seriously though, its impressive.
Could I bolt several 19TD units together to achieve similar

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Check out this rather large engine

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Last post by Dave Bamber
03 Oct 2003, 01:58
Fuel Tax/blockade ?

by mbunting » 01 Oct 2003, 20:13

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I think the sooner we move away from fossil fuels, the better. I don't agree with the extra tax, but it ought to be put towards road maintenance, and some into a new technologies development fund.

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Ok, I thought this would have been up for discussion first thing today but not. So lets have your views on this subject. Please be carfull as I dont want to incite any organising of a blockade or to encourage this but it would be nice to hear your views on the fuel tax situation and should people have the right to cause this disruption.

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Last post by AndyGimpy
01 Oct 2003, 18:06
Latest Which? Report

by kafkaian » 30 Sep 2003, 15:41

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quote: ....LEAST RECOMMENDED: Citroen Saxo, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 106, Rover 25, Rover 45, Mitsubishi Carisma, Fiat Punto, Vauxhall Omega, Land Rover Freelander, Ford Galaxy. This seems to happen every year, but I reckon it has more to do with servicing than anything else and that sharp intake of breath each independent must convey every time a...

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According to that august journal, the Sun ! these are the cars that people who own them would or would not recommend to their friends from the results of the latest Which? survey:
MOST RECOMMENDED: BMW X5, Toyota Yaris Verso, Skoda Octavia, Mazda MX-5, Audi TT, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus IS200, Mini, Toyota Yaris, Skoda Fabia.
LEAST RECOMMENDED:...

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30 Sep 2003, 13:47
Forum availabilty

by Jon » 25 Sep 2003, 02:35

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Very very rarely.
It went down for a short period last yesterday afternoon due to a server problem beyond my control (some problem with the MS SQL server that drives the Forum) but after an email to Tech support was back up after approx 35 mins.
Since March this year when I took responsibility for the hosting, I think that we've been down about 3...

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Is it my ISP playing up or does this forum go offline occasionally?

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Last post by andycarter
25 Sep 2003, 01:19
God! was I scared?

by tomsheppard » 20 Sep 2003, 17:59

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Having just replaced some front spheres recently I had a similar experience but parked up sitting in a huge puddle of, believe it or not, LHM! That brings on paranoia big time. Lifted it up, looked for drips, nuffink. checked reservoir, full. Then I remembered the car that pulled away from the space as I arrived. Scruffy Xantia-phew!

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As I've mentioned elsewhere, we're just back from a tour of Italy. One afternoon near Venice, I drove onto the forecourt of a roadside fruit warehouse. I drove in, turning to the left, stopped and reversed to a parking spot to the right of the gate. We left the car to walk to the shop. I was horrified to see, on the block paving, a trail of black...

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Last post by JohnD
20 Sep 2003, 14:13
Taken for a ride!

by kafkaian » 20 Sep 2003, 00:09

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Good on you Dad. This is the usual disgrace we've all become accustomed to.

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My youngest daughter was keen to maintain the warranty on her year old Xsara HDI, so she put it in to the local Citroen agent for its first service. The bill breaks down like this:- labour £97, 4.6 ltrs of oil £35, Purflex filter £7.86, Pollen filter £27, sump washer 81p and screenwash £1.46 (This gets topped up every weekend). A total of £175....

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Last post by JohnD
19 Sep 2003, 23:57
Dry States in Australia like California?

by alan s » 18 Sep 2003, 17:09

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Boy this one could get long & involved, so I'll try & keep it as short as possible.
Where I live, central Coast of Queensland which is known as a sub Tropical region, by rights should be very humid, hence very wet. It used to be prior to the droughts of the past 10 years or so. I'm about 4 hours drive south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
As an...

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This is really a question for Alan S but I would be grateful if anyone has any thoughts. During my stay in the States and especially California I noticed a plethora of beautifully kept vintage cars, from 60's/70's Beamers and Mercs to post war TBirds, Corvettes and VW Buggies and 80's Lamborghinis - all in everyday use. But what amazed me was that...

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Last post by kafkaian
18 Sep 2003, 16:30
So the nights are drawing in......

by mark_sp » 18 Sep 2003, 05:17

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and the blue lights, for me they are worse as they have a longer lasting effect, I find myself looking away which is not good in a moving car.
mark

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...and the front foglights are out in force again. T*ssers.

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18 Sep 2003, 04:52

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