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Email delivery issues

by xantia_v6 » 08 Aug 2018, 21:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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I have had a couple of reports recently of emails from the forum going into spam or junk folders. We have gone to some trouble to ensure that our email server has a good reputation, and implements currently recommended security measures, but some email providers have strange algorithms for determining what is spam.

It probably only affects one or...

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I have received a set of mail headers from a yahoo user who reported that notifications have been going into their 'junk' folder.
Inspection of the headers showed that yahoo are interpreting our DNS records in a way that I was not expecting.

I have adjusted our DNS records and will see what happens next. It will probably take a few hours from...

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Symbols in posting editor - Experimental

by xantia_v6 » 06 Aug 2018, 20:46 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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I have enabled a software extension on this forum that allow easier use of mathematical and other symbols in posts.

You will see a group of tabs above the block of smilies in the editor window.

These select sets of symbols, which are inserted when the corresponding button in the table is clicked.

The feature is experimental, and I may...

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:rofl2:
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09 Aug 2018, 22:07
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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
New Diagnostics Forum

by GiveMeABreak » 18 Mar 2018, 13:26 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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Please note the new ' Diagnostics ' sub forum that has been added to the main page.

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Link to New Diagnostic Forum

As some of you will be aware, we had merged all the Lexia & Diagbox related threads. This was kept in the Citroen technical forum. However because this topic has grown significantly over the years as the software and...

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Please note that if you want to see new posts from the Diagnostic Forum, you will need to SUBSCRIBE to the forum. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Subscribe button.

This needs to be done because it is a new sub-forum, and therefore will not be in your existing subscriptions.

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26 Mar 2018, 00:38
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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PSA Wiring Symbols & Diagram Codes

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Nov 2016, 19:57

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I have added a section to the Forum Wiki that details a lot of the PSA Wiring Diagram Symbology, along with all the codes for the components.

See the Electrical Component and Wiring Codes section on the Wiki below:

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That's very valuable when reading wiring Diagrams Marc. Excellent :D

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18 Nov 2016, 09:29
Xantia Rear ABS Sensor Renewal

by red_dwarfers » 15 Jan 2009, 18:24
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Diagnosis

To diagnose a faulty ABS Sensor you ideally need to have access to a diagnosis tool such as a Lexia to tell you which sensor is at fault. Failing this, most of the time it is also possible to use these pinout diagrams and measure the resistance of each sensor -

Up to Jan 1998:

From Jan 1998 onwards:

The ABS ECU is located...

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The rear sensor mount is a brilliant piece of lateral thinking. Obvious really - once someone has thought of it!
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12 Jul 2015, 15:10
Hand Cleanser & Other Tools

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 04 Dec 2016, 19:08
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a wee tip to share when you've spent a few hours in the engine bay & your hands are black...

...I used to use straight washing up liquid, but have now found that its much easier to squeeze a bit of Diesel into your hands from a small bottle, rub hands together, then apply washing up liquid as normal.

Readilly available, dirt cheap and...

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... ♫♪ for hands ♫ that do ♪ dishes....♫

Y_LaVvSIT_8

Very impressed Gibbo!
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01 Jun 2018, 16:37
New car, important things to do for longevity?

by MortyDK » 06 Jul 2015, 21:52
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Dear all,

I'm a long time Citroen Xantia driver, who's currently thinking about buying a new car for daily transport for the family. Our plan would be to buy a new car, and keep it for a good while -- 8+ years.

Money is a bit tight, so we would like the new car to be reliable, and last.

Besides corrosion protection & reading the manual...

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I have used an aerosol sprayable grease (made by Innotec), and it was remarkable stuff. Sprayed on as easily as thin paint, but turned into a thick, clingy and water-repellant grease within several minutes.

Did try to obtain some Wurth cavity wax (fluid) here, from their large trade supply-base in Malaga, but they first denied the product...
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01 Jun 2018, 12:31
DIY sphere removal tool

by Xaccers » 11 May 2007, 16:30
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It's been mentioned a few times and I really can't remember who first introduced me to it in a thread so I can't give credit where it's due, but here's how to make your own sphere removal tool from B&Q for around a tenner.

You'll need the following:

Box bar, about 2x2cm and 1m long (I think that's the shortest B&Q do)

M6 threaded rod,...

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Apart from being cheaper, it's also quicker to get hold of.

You sure? Round lampposts are ever so expensive...

Also, if you need the leverage exerted by a lamppost to remove spheres then you're doing something wrong...

...and the gas one outside my first house had grooves in it. :)

Peter

:rofl2: To all of that!
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16 May 2018, 16:54
C5 and possibly other C-models battery removal

by myglaren » 16 Jul 2012, 14:21
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This is becoming a frequent item so I'm going to bung a reference post here.

Ideally needs to be in a garage and if the battery is at all suspect this should be charged overnight. A defective or discharged battery can cause a lot of headaches and may result it more problems after performing this procedure.

Drop the suspension to low (to prevent...

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Thanks for your help Rick. I have slid the clip/front bracket as far forward as it will go and I also removed the fuse box cover. Maybe the old Bosch unit is a bit on the big side. However, I've never seen such a tight space for a battery in a large car and even though I've had Citroens continually since 1973, so I've seen a few strange designs,...
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06 Jan 2018, 21:30
Help - Whistly Window seals

by Michel » 13 Nov 2017, 13:38

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Hi All,

my Grand Picasso has a Whistly Window - rear passenger, when above about 55mph. It's quite annoying... what is the best way to resolve this? is there something I can clean and lubricate the seals and channels with? I was thinking a light smear of silicon grease...

Thanks for any ideas,
Mike

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I do have some silicon spray that you could try.

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13 Nov 2017, 15:05
Redex Advaned (Diesel)

by jimmymarsbar » 29 Aug 2016, 22:18

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Over the last couple of weeks I've had a great opportunity to measure the changes in fuel consumption after using Redex Advanced for diesel engines.

After a trip to Wales, I did over 500 miles of mixed driving in my Megane 1.5 dci tourer/estate and still had about 12 litres left from a full tank. I was quite chuffed with the performance.

Fast...

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After eight months of dosing with Redex there was no improvement but it did improve when I stopped using it.
I have used premium fuels in the past but had no benefit from them whatsoever.

Same here Steve, tried them repeatedly, over extended periods of time, and never seen any benefit at all from them. I believe that if people do get increased...

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12 Nov 2017, 09:59
C5 X7 Tourer rear spoiler removal made easy...

by Lenny » 05 Nov 2017, 22:00

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Hi all,

Having had to remove the rear spoiler from my C5 twice in the last year (high-level brake light then washer tube) I'm amazed that all that trim has to come off to access two of the four screws that hold the spoiler in place.

So the last time I did it I made a couple of holes in the interior trim to make it much quicker in the future. A...

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Hic !

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05 Nov 2017, 22:56
1.6 HDi Buying guide

by RichardW » 24 Nov 2014, 23:02
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The 1.6 16V Hdi engine is everywhere, so it's inevitable that more and more members are going to be looking at them - it's really the only diesel choice unless you want to fork out for a high spec model with the 2.0 engine. However, there are a few issues with it - not least its reputation for eating turbos - which will rather spoil your day. The...

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Gary, yiou can get it for under £17 but that's not the recommended ol for these engines AFAIK. Total Ineo ECS is PSA certified and recommended for DPF engines (low saps).
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05 Nov 2017, 21:18
Mounting a camera & Screen to see your pedals

by falling-out-with-my-car » 05 Feb 2017, 14:26
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Hello,
Im going to start with a picture as others have expressed some interest in this little setup.
so here it is: It would cost a lot of money to have an adaptations company do this for you.

I am loosing feeling in my feet through Neuropathy I can move my feet and legs fine they are just numb.

I would like to help anyone else in similar...

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Chris,

None Taken.
My insurance company know already and have done since diagnosis as it would be illegal not to tell them. As do the DVLA.
I was testing your comments last night whilst out and about and glancing at the display screen takes no longer than looking at the
speedo or in the rear view mirror, side mirrors or at the cars central...
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30 Oct 2017, 14:00
transmission and clutch

by decoban » 18 Sep 2017, 16:42

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Hi guys.

I'm about to change the flywheel (and clutch ecc.) on my C4 grand Picasso from 2010 with egs. (half automatic transmission)
My diagnostic tool can't handle that operation and need to find one that does. What tool and software should i use for this operation? :)

regards Klaus

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The clone I bought was from a seller called syllablegrow , arrived quickly and works fine so far, if you are going to gamble on a Chinese one. Alternatively where are you located? (Can't see if it's on your profile as am on iPod at the mo) maybe someone on here could try their kit and see what it says. I know I'd be happy to do so if you're nearby...

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24 Sep 2017, 15:28
Micellar wipes

by MikeT » 22 Aug 2017, 18:35

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Got a used car? Then don't buy micellar wipes (2 packs for £1 from poundland) and use them on your steering wheel (or any other oft-used car controls) if you've a delicate constitution. :shock:

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oh no. not anotrher one :shock:

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24 Aug 2017, 16:25
2-for-1: drain pot and tool tray

by white exec » 12 May 2017, 11:55

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Have has these two in use for several years, quickly made from a discarded 20-litre HDPE container...

Place on side, run a line around, and cut into two with a jigsaw...

Result:
Oil/fluid drain tray*, with handle and pouring neck...

Tray for tools and widgets...

Not original, but free and durable.

* After emptying out dirty oil,...

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Excellent piece of upcycling Chris :D

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12 May 2017, 12:45
Van Racking

by Steven86 » 08 May 2017, 09:10

Hi guys,
I want to install a good racking system into my Citroen Jumpy. I considered making it by myself, but the van is quite new and I am not really talented in working with wood and don’t want my van to look messy.
I found this one online: . Does anyone have a self-made racking system? Or bought a ready one?
Looking forward to your answers!

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08 May 2017, 09:10
Fitting a Bosch pump to the XUD11 (2.1td)

by mark21td » 14 Aug 2009, 23:10

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This is only a rough guid, I will add more info later

I've done this on my 1997 406 2.1td

Any Bosch fully machanical (no ecu) pump (with sprocket)/pipes/injectors/ cold start unit (the cable that goes from the back of the pump to the thurmostat) from a 1.9 td (XUD9) peugeot / citrion will do, try to find a pump that has no immobaliser (if...

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Very nice info that guys 8-)

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27 Apr 2017, 07:26
Re-greasing CV joints through split gaiter

by Hell Razor5543 » 28 Sep 2014, 17:59

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I have had a gaiter develop a very small split (less than 1cm in length), through which some grease has escaped. Although I do intend to replace the gaiter, I still need to use Gracie until such time permits. I did not want to widen the split any further, but I needed to get some grease back in there (before sealing said split). I then remembered...

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I've also very successfully repaired a cruise control bellows using a bicycle patch too...

One thing I have found is that bicycle patches are not compatible with LHM and soon melt into a sticky mess!

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17 Apr 2017, 16:43
How to reassembe needle rollers on Triaxe joints on GS/GSA and possibly BX.

by uhn113x » 13 Apr 2017, 15:05

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I know these are a damn nuisance if you want to dismantle the joint so it can be washed out and re-greased properly, so here's the easy way to do it.
You need:
A short piece of metal bar if the same diameter as the projecting part of the joint. I used a 1/4" socket.
An O-ring that will fit the above (or an elastic band).
C - cleaner.jpg D -...

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Or Military Intelligence!

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13 Apr 2017, 17:53
A nice book

by Gibbo2286 » 06 Apr 2017, 10:37

I had this given to me recently, if you like a lot of car info and pics you will like this.

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06 Apr 2017, 10:37
Wheel nut cover remover

by Richard_C » 27 Oct 2016, 21:27

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Ever since hard chrome plating was outlawed, most wheel nuts on alloys have little shiny plastic covers that you need to pull off to get a wheel brace on. That can be awkward if they are in deep holes on the wheel. I've struggled on one or two cars if they haven't been off for a while.

Just got a new (to me) C4 Pic and bought a spare wheel/jack...

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Just so long as you are whacking the teaspoon with the hammer, and not the nail (on your thumb).

Shades of " . . . & when I nod my head- you hit it with a hammer"!

Seriously though, even my '96 had these covers (although they are "tin") so don't think it has anything to do with Euro chrome regs. They come off easy...

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24 Feb 2017, 12:08
405 Rear Brake Adjusters

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 11 Feb 2017, 12:35

Useful mention....

following an MOT failure on 'Rear Brake Imbalance' among other things, I decided I needed a new set of adjusters

So having worked out that my shoes are the LS1233 type (Lucas with Roll Pin as opposed to without )

I then realised I couldn't find any adjusters anywhere

So cross-referencing the list of other cars those shoes...

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11 Feb 2017, 12:35
C5 Handbrake cable-top tip

by 411514 » 05 Feb 2017, 19:37

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As some of you may be aware, the Mk1 (at least) C5 handbrake cables are routed through metal guide tubes running from below the centre-console, alongside the exhaust, to the wheel arch.

It seems to be the case that, over time, most likely due to the heat from the exhaust, the cable sheath welds itself to the inner wall of the guide tube. As a...

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Last time mine were replaced I had them grease the guide tubes and cables - I presumed water ingress to be the culprit but your reasoning appears sound enough.

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05 Feb 2017, 20:44
C5 X7 Pollen Filter Replacement & Air System Clean How To

by GiveMeABreak » 21 Jan 2017, 20:09

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I thought I would post up a 'How To' on replacing the C5 X7 Pollen Filter and Cleaning the Air Con / Air System, specifically for the Right Hand Drive model, as the very few You Tube videos on this are for Left Had Drive vehicles and are are generally not in English. Citroen Service docs don't really help much either as they show the process for a...

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Sounds about right to me David. The manky filter I pulled out was a different brand again - so who knows - but I do know there are clones out there on the market that probably don't have any carbon in them - too cheap is a dead giveaway! I guess Citroen change suppliers too - but it does make you wonder when the one that came out was not a branded...

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31 Jan 2017, 20:35
Stretchy CV joint boot fitting trick.

by dnsey » 16 Oct 2016, 10:15

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I replaced a CV joint boot yesterday on my son's Micra, using one of those stretchy univeral replacements. I didn't want to remove the driveshaft (the gear oil fillers tend to seize on these boxes), but found it impossible to get a decent pull on the boot to get it over the expansion cone tool. I then hit on an idea: I found a tiin can which...

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an Addendum to this.

I've never had too much trouble with CV Boots, unless you count doing daughter's 106D boot three times in quick succession coz the first two times I erroneously used a standard boot instead of a small one, which quickly chaffed and therefore wore out....

...but I was once again doing a 'repeat' job back at the weekend,...

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Last post by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur
18 Jan 2017, 21:54
(Xsara) 1.4 TU alternator replacement (with AC and PAS)

by djoptix » 24 Nov 2016, 16:43

I replaced the alternator on Mrs Optix's Xsara this morning. Overall a straightforward job, except that there are many many variations of pulley and tensioner arrangements on the 1.4 engine, and the HBOL doesn't have the arrangement that mine has at all! I spent some time trying and failing to work things out, so I thought I'd post a quick...

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24 Nov 2016, 16:43
Expert Van Woes

by Hell Razor5543 » 21 Nov 2016, 15:35

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There are numerous components that are coded together. If I knew what they all are I would post them up, but I don't. However, somebody with the relevant knowledge should come along with the information you need.

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At a minimum need BSi, chip from key and possibly any other ECU from the original DW8 donor car. No guarantee this will actually work either as you're using a completely different engine type.

Far far quicker / easier to de-armour pump and fit a conventional solenoid to it.

Caution: Inform insurance company of this.

Note: Solenoid for this...

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21 Nov 2016, 19:45
Fixing Window Control Module

by Hell Razor5543 » 28 Sep 2016, 17:43

I was up at the scrappy today (I have mentioned a C5 estate in the 'For Sale' section) and, amongst other things, I bought the drivers door switch module (as my C5 would not automatically raise the front passenger window; I would have to hold the switch). While the one I bought turned out to not be suitable, it did show me how the unit worked, so...

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28 Sep 2016, 17:43
Ametech Engine Restorer

by rookie » 30 May 2014, 17:28

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Yes yes, I know, many people call it "Snake Oil" etc etc.
However, I can only speak from experience, so here goes.
As a couple of you helpful gentlemen know, i recently acquired a Citroen Synergie HDi (the one with the brakes that kept locking on-now sorted)

Anyway, when I bought it it was smoking profusely which i originally thought...

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Sorry, just catching up on my old posts. The Ametech worked very well Jim,

Excellent, good to know and worth going for then...

Thanks for letting us know :D Better late than never ;)

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25 Sep 2016, 07:46
206 1.6 HDi radiator / air con condensor replacement.

by onthecut » 29 May 2016, 19:09

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Well, decided to bite the bullet having got my new condensor and fitted it today. Bit fiddly, but yes, it can be done without bumper removal, grille removal or complete fan carrier removal. For me, it worked out like this.

Undo and remove the four push fit clips that secure the upper part of the front grille assembly to the rad carrier. Remove...

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Great write up thanks. :)

Regarding the cooling system on the 8v TU petrol units on these, if you can unhook the "bottle" and raise it slightly (some models have enough movement in the pipework to allow this), earlier ones usually as its not the solid plastic 'return' pipe, this can help as the extra 'gravity' from the bottle being...

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29 May 2016, 20:30
Xantia II - Radiator fan motor removal

by VertVega » 18 May 2011, 16:52

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Here is a pic story of radiator fan removal without removing the bumper .

I have done this a couple of times and this time I decided to take time

and see how long does it actually take :wink:

Took pic in the beginning of the job and also during different phases:

Important ! : Fan blade screw has left hand threads. i.e. screw...

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Switching on the AC in standstill traffic seems a bit counter-intuitive, but the additional heat produced by it is more than compensated for by the fans running at low speed, and keeping the temp gauge down - and reducing the baking temperatures in the engine bay.

On an old BX19RD, we had twin fans, in the usual series-parallel 3-relay...

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25 Apr 2016, 14:26
Cleaning out your Pela or other vacuum extractor

by spider » 04 Feb 2016, 19:59

Or other 'vacuum' oil extractor.

Although its probably not that necessary I do prefer mine reasonably clean.

I'm going to assume the exterior of it is already clean and you've wiped down the outside of the extraction pipe / the body itself and more importantly it is empty :D , do not do this if it is *not* empty.

1. Get an old mug ( as in...

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04 Feb 2016, 19:59
SensoDrive Gearbox Troubleshooting Information

by CitroJim » 14 Dec 2014, 17:35

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We're deeply indebted to charentejohn for gathering and collating the following information:

Over to John:

Sensodrive boxes in general.

The following is a summary of the links below but worth reading them anyway in order to understand the box I general.

Normal driving in Auto mode should give a slight hesitation between changes but be hardly...

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thnx

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21 Dec 2015, 14:33
What to buy Citrojim for Xmas

by MikeT » 10 Dec 2015, 19:18
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I saw this Citrojim, and thought of you.

It's a scented candle.

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its all in the name guys...

COST-a
Star-BUCKS

That just about sums it up :twisted:
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16 Dec 2015, 08:49
Adding a Glasses Case Mod to your C5 MkIII (X7) Tutorial

by GiveMeABreak » 22 Oct 2015, 21:51

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C5 Glasses / Sunglasses Storage Modification

Target Vehicle: Citroen C5 MKIII (X7) 2008 on
Peugeot Part: 9128 AR
Price: £25.68
Tools: Torx 20, Small flat head Screwdriver
Time: About 20-30 Minutes
Tech Level: Easy

Scenario: If like me, you have a pair of glasses or sunglasses and case that you keep in the car, there are very few places...

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Fantastic :D

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10 Nov 2015, 17:19
C4 Picasso Hints and Tips

by RichardW » 07 Jan 2013, 22:49

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There's not much about maintaining these on the net yet, and there's no BOL (although there is a Revue Technique which I might invest in!) so as I do jobs I thought I'd post up here how to do it for future reference.

Pollen filter

Oh, this is a right game. They didn't swap over the pollen filter / AC pipes for RH drive cars, so the pollen filter...

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Richard, another excellent article - thankyou 8-)
Regards

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Last post by harryp
09 Nov 2015, 15:23
Lexia Cable issues

by Trainman » 27 Jul 2014, 17:35
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When I originally purchased my Lexia/Peugeot Planet, I discovered that the OBD to 30 Square Pin adaptor (used no older models ie Xantia and XM) wouldn't work

I decided therefore to purchase the 30 pin Circle to 30 Pin Square adaptor, however, this didn't work either.

In a conversation with a couple of people I was sent a couple of...

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Having the same problem, my Lexia will not read from my S1 V6 Activa.:(

Reads from C5.Mk1, Mk.2, x7...Pug 306/406/206 etc

I have removed the clip, no change.

I have ZERO confidence in changing wires over etc in connectors...so what path to go down ?
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07 May 2015, 09:47
Tapatalk app

by citronut » 06 May 2013, 09:15

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i have installed the payed for ( shock horror ) version of Tapatalk onto my Galaxy s2,

can you give me a guide/run down/hints/tips on how to operate it pretty please

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4.6.2 here. I don't recommend anything higher!

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

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27 Apr 2015, 14:49
How accurate are tyre air pressure gauages?

by ihatecars » 19 Aug 2014, 12:49

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My Xantia needs 33psi, had new tyres fitted and when I got home to check with "pencil type" gauage and it showed 25psi. :shock: I did a check as the steering did feel a little unusual.

So I've been back to the tyre place who were very helpful =D> they did work on the tyres and upon return I whipped out my pencil tyre pressure gauage...

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Sorry, sorry :oops: :oops: :oops:
That should have read 0.1 bar of course #-o

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31 Oct 2014, 22:36
Dreaded bsi ecu swap important info for future

by Roadrally » 20 Aug 2014, 09:13

Just a note for anyone that requires a replacement bsi or ecu.
If you purchase a 'complete set' off certain web based auction sites then you will require the vin number from the vehicle they were taken from. If you do not have the original vin then you will not be able to get the pin code to program in new keys or match ecu/bsi in the future.
If...

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20 Aug 2014, 09:13
Blower Transistor Replacement Guide In Pictures

by CitroJim » 21 Jul 2007, 20:47

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I've just replaced a set of Xantia Blower Transistors and took a few pictures.

Here is how to do the job:

1. Clamp the module into a vice and using a 6.5mm drill in a hand drill, drill out the rivets holding the transistors.

2. Drift out the old rivets carefully.

3. Desolder the base and emitter pins using a good solder sucker until...

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RS have them

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18 Jun 2014, 18:20
206 TU1.1JP AC pulley bypass belt sized

by citronut » 22 May 2014, 14:09

here is the link to my thread i ran for the above solution

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22 May 2014, 14:09
Removing Xantia Seats - how to

by Old-Guy » 20 May 2014, 20:57

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Xac is having the seats from the VSX and will need to becomes "a dab hand at removing the seats" so I thought I'd be helpful and relate my recent experience.

For the front seats, you need a long T40 (IIRC) bit, 3/8 adaptor, a long extension and a good rachet (or rachet plus 12" (ish braeker bar) because the seat cushions get in the...

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Guy, an excellent guide :-D

Thanks!

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21 May 2014, 04:24
Xantia heater matrix info

by RichardW » 02 Mar 2010, 09:37

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Jim describes the job in this thread (half way down page 2):

Matrix change info

And there's some more handy tips later in the thread.

I will try and remember to add any more relevant links to this post as they turn up.

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Thanks you!

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14 Apr 2014, 13:11
Speedometer dies when radio is left on after car turned off

by hj79 » 11 Feb 2014, 09:15

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I wanted to share an error that I have on my Peugeot 406 -00. Maybe it can happen to other PSA cars too, I don't know.

I bought a JVC radio player and put it in my car. This radio is *NOT* among the recommended models from Peugeot... Anyway, I installed it and it and it works fine, until I turn off the car and let the radio play that minute the...

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Is that a one-time fix, or does this guy have to keep doing that every time he turns off the car with the radio running? I've never heard of this kind of reaction -- why would it happen? Of course I've never come across a car without a radio either... My concern would be that if this can go wrong, what else may suddenly and strangely happen,...

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11 Apr 2014, 01:01
K & N air filters

by np » 21 Nov 2006, 23:56

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I`ve just put a K & N panel filter on my 406 HDI.All my local factors did`nt do 1 for the 406,or list 1.ECP`s did 1 for the Xantia,but not the 406.

After looking at

knfilters.com

the Xantia filter is the same as the 406 Hdi filter.K & N part 33-2539.Order`d a Xantia filter from ECP`s,£41 with the VAT,fits a treat.On the ECP...

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I hadn't over oiled the K&N filter as it was pre oiled from new. It is strange about the flies though.

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22 Mar 2014, 22:18
Getting Spare Keys

by Ben82 » 06 Feb 2013, 19:43

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Wasn't sure whether this should go under the recommended sites, or under here :)

Note: This doesn't cover key fob remotes, but general consensus appears to be - don't buy second hand key fobs as you won't get them working, and will be a waste of money.
Note2: My Experience here only covers the C5, I don't expect other cars that have a similar...

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Found one problem when programming new key for C5 R that I bought from Citroen.
Loaded Lexia BSI - programming - replacement key.

I go through all the instructions put 1 key to be done, "mistake" key coded no problem and worked fine. However my existing key didn't :? so I go through it again and re-code existing key fine works OK Again...

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21 Nov 2013, 13:57
[Clio mk2] How to Replace Recirculation Door Actuator

by gp92 » 28 Oct 2013, 17:34

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Just a little contribution to this forum. This video shows how to replace the recirculation door actuator on a Renault Clio mk2.

Link to the video: .

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Just a complement to the first video. It is intended for those who are having trouble in removing the screws of the recirculation door actuator.

Link to the new video:

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16 Nov 2013, 15:08
Xantia rear suspension struts and more

by RichardW » 16 Apr 2013, 21:29

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Both Chris Morewood and I have had to do battle with the Xantia rear suspension recently, and have picked up plenty of info and knowledge along the way. Both problems started with corrosion on the rear cylinder causing a leak - In Chris's case spontaneously, in my case as a result of a sphere change. As Xantias age, this is likely to become a more...

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Quick update: The Xantia with the non standard cylinders have unions that are standard on the C5, so pipes can easily be made up using the C5 unions. Should you have a corroded rear cylinder follow the procedure in the Dowty Seals Work thread and they can be repaired for about £12 each cylinder.

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07 Nov 2013, 09:49
Repair for Hateful Xantia Lock Button

by thorter » 27 Jun 2013, 14:43

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When the tab on a door lock button broke despite considerable care, I investigated a bodge to jam the two parts back. In my assorted paper clip box, I found item 1, used by scribes and shysters to clip pages of writs together. To experiment, I cut off a length of the strip. It turned out to be thin enough to slide between the button and the inner...

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I should have added that the strip is 0.3mm thick and 2.9mm wide (3mm would be fine). I did not measure the final length, but it is less than 20mm. The clip I used has a pointed end, but both ends square would obviously be OK.

Fred

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27 Jun 2013, 17:45
apprehensive/George Orwell syndrom

by citronut » 16 May 2013, 07:58

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my son has just set up a Drop box account on my Galaxy s2

what do you highly techy types think???

Or Or Or well syndrom????? :o :o :wink:

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Drop box is useful, especially for sharing files.
Another is Google's Drive, where you can also create and edit word documents and spreadsheets if you need to.
Both can be set to synchronise with a folder on your computer so is an easy way to get files to and from your phone, however the transfer speeds of Dropbox are not quick, so if you have a...

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16 May 2013, 12:18

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