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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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(3) Air Hose, part: 9806469680, £214.52
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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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Steering wheel removal

by spider » 03 Oct 2010, 16:35

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Couple of quick tips:

Firstly, air bag wheels. Disconnect the battery and wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before attempting to remove the airbag. Take care not to damage the wiring / rotary switch as you work further too. Store the airbag unit safely out of the way.

Secondly, although this is really obvious it is easily forgot. Always leave the...

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I was going to say, I won't say how I know :oops: :oops: :oops:

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03 Oct 2010, 18:08
Cleaning a headlight using Autosol polish

by VertVega » 06 Sep 2010, 18:02

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Here's a demonstration video from YouTube, showing how to clean a headlight
using Autosol polish --> Cleaning a headlight using Autosol polish by ThePolishGuy1.

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myglaren , Thanks for the tip :wink:
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He doesn't sound Polish, I'd guess that he was American :)

I used to think my ex was Polish, but when she took a week to hoover the downstairs I realised she was a Slovak.

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12 Sep 2010, 19:07
Xantia 1.9TD and 2.1TD Aux Belt Tensioner Replacement

by CitroJim » 28 Dec 2008, 09:20

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The spring loaded auxillary belt tensioner as used on the later (aircon) 1.9TD and 2.1TD fail due to the needle roller bearings failing and digging into the bearing sleeve, causing it to eventually seize. It gets notchy to begin with.

The tensioner can be replaced in-situ with minimal dismantling but access is poor. Here is how.

The correct GSF...

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Hi Greg1100 did you get a spring yet? I'm sorting mine asap and if the spring on mines ok you are welcome to it.i'l check to see if hole round and not elongated but that's not the problem on mine it the bearing/wheel that's gone so should be ok?

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22 Jun 2010, 09:13
sticking headlamp lenses

by scratcher » 02 May 2010, 13:00

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Hi, a good mastic / adhesive for sticking a lens of my GSA headlight to the reflector part. The original 'gunge' was quite thick. I don't want the lens falling out as they are hard to replace. They are supposed to be permantely bonded. I am close to getting this car on the road. Have had two before one for 11 years, one for for10 years. Gerry

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I used a clear high modulus glazing silicone sealer - IIRC it was Evode * on my Volvo, never had any problems afterward.

Stuck the new windscreen in with the same stuff but black.

* they make Evo-Stick

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02 May 2010, 13:10
Rear Bumper Mount(s)

by ACTIVE8 » 28 Apr 2010, 17:16

If you are contemplating removing your Xantia rear bumper.

Then please allow enough time to do it!

I have had to take the rear bumper off recently, and the worst part of the job was trying to undo the top mountings that can be seen through the hole at the back of the wheel arch liner.

This job can catch you out if you don't expect the fastners...

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28 Apr 2010, 17:16
Removing/Replacing Xantia Front Seats

by CitroJim » 02 Apr 2010, 09:15

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Removing them can be a pain because the plastic pads the seat rails sit on can be very tight on the threads of the mounting bolts; often needing counter-holding when undoing the bolts.

Drill the holes in the pads out to 8mm so the bolts are an easy fit in the pads and replacement (and any subsequent removals) of the seats will be a doddle.

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So if an owner wanted to fit the higher spec electrically adjustable seats, into a car that did not come with them would it be possible?

Yes this is possible, but no not all xantias have the wiring in pace to make this easy! Only cars which would have had the option of electrically adjusted seats would have the wiring i believe.

I put leather...

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26 Apr 2010, 21:20
Where to buy new washer supply hose from

by vince » 20 Mar 2010, 22:17

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Just discovered this the other day.

Needed some new washer supply hose for my 95 Xantia (narrow clear piping)

My local pet shop had it :D no doubt for pumps etc in fish tanks....89p a metre :wink:

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Pm me your home address Vince and I'll post a suitable pipe to you, the secret is to use a cable tie to locate the pipe to the bonnet hinge and prevent it becoming trapped.

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26 Mar 2010, 22:25
Simple tyre pressure test

by MikeT » 25 Oct 2009, 14:25

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I picked up this handy tip which helps us get the correct pressures in our tyres. While the handbook gives us a cold spec to aim for, allowing for variations such as load etc, it is just a basic guide and a poor one at that IMO as differnt tyres have different characteristics.

So here's a simple tip to judge for yourself if each tyre needs more...

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Sorry I didn't notice reply before - I wasn't ignoring you

I found ordinary chalk wore off too quick but initial impression were pressures were good.

I'm currently looking for one of those greasy yellow chalks to make the marks more lasting so I can go for a proper hoon.

Interesting notes on what could distort the results though, I hadn't...

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13 Mar 2010, 12:06
Rust removal

by lexi » 28 Dec 2009, 12:20

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This is a handy method for objects that will come off the car.

Take a PLASTIC bucket with enough water to cover the object. Throw in a couple of tablespoons of Washing Soda. Take a battery charger. Put Neg terminal onto the objectbeing cleaned. This will be the Cathode. The Positive goes to a bit of scrap mild steel..this is Anode. Make sure...

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One question though, what is Washing Soda

It`s Sodium Carbonate Colin.

The advantage to this method is that none of the metal is eaten (as with acids) .......ONLY the rust. It is used by Horologists on tiny parts that cannot stand acid or abrasion.

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09 Feb 2010, 18:50
206 brake lights stuck on

by spider » 05 Jan 2010, 14:57

This is not that uncommon on RHD 206's

The fix is very easy though normally. Although there is a switch on some models fitted to just above the brake pedal, that's not the one ;)

Look up above the passenger footwell area, you`ll see the brake linkage and the real brake light switch here.

What normally happens is it gets accidentally kicked by...

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05 Jan 2010, 14:57
Stop car ramps from slipping

by Nomad » 15 Sep 2004, 00:55
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I once hammered four high quality hard masonary nails with almost no heads into my concrete parking space, behind the ramps, to hold them still. I worked on the car for a couple of days, removed the ramps and completely forgot about the masonary nails. A couple of days later I was sitting in the driving seat, just about to reverse out over the...
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03 Oct 2009, 01:31
Removing hub nuts

by the_weaver » 02 Oct 2009, 01:30

Large front hub nuts, such as the 35mm ones on the ZX, can sometimes be difficult to remove even with a long bar. Part of the problem is that a lot of the force exerted is getting lost as you compress/expand the car's suspension against the rear wheels which are locked by the handbrake. To avoid this, use a chock on the front wheel, so that you...

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02 Oct 2009, 01:30
Stuck brake disc?

by reblack68 » 09 Sep 2009, 07:42

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I recently changed the front discs on the C5. The N/S one, as they often do, took a bit of a clout to free it from the hub- but it came off OK.

The O/S one was a different matter. After hitting it to the point where bits started to break off it still wasn't shifting at all. Keeping it wasn't an option as it was now buckled. What could I do?

Once...

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Thats the standard trick for pushing a stuck brake disc off. First time I had the problem was on a Merc 300E , my usual technique of using a deadblow hammer had no effect , few moments thought had me using a caliper retaining bolt from the back of the disc. Tighten a bit in one place , rotate the disc 90 degrees then tighten again and the disc was...

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23 Sep 2009, 14:47
Cleaning a Xantia front and rear height corrector

by red_dwarfers » 26 May 2009, 17:21

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Removal, Cleaning and Refitting of a standard Xantia Front Height Corrector

You will need:
x3 Front Height Corrector Hydraulic Union Seals (Citroen P/N - 96085 785)
Purpose made 8mm flare nut spanner (an open end spanner will round the delicate unions!)
Spanner Set
Screwdrivers of varying lengths
Pliers
White grease spray

Removing

Secure...

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Ay up!

I can't see the piccies at all!

Photo bucket which hosts the images probably was having problems again.

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26 Sep 2012, 16:36
Simple sphere removal tool (chain version)

by VertVega » 16 Aug 2009, 22:35

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Here is a home made sphere removal tool which is easy to make and simple to carry in a toolbox.

Thing's you'll need:
- Bicycle chain (fit around sphere)
- Bicycle tyre inner tube (to wrap around sphere)
- Electric drill and drills for metal
- Grinder (like Dremmel tool)
- 1/2 socket wrench
- 1/2 socket (size like 24,25,..30 mm)

* Drill 2 holes...

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There has been a discussion about a difficult rear sphere in the forum recently.
Yes, the rear ones are usually much more difficult, they dont live in a nice warm dry environment like the front ones and they corrode. That's funny. Here the fronts are usually tighter than the rears; certainly no corrosion to speak of!

The tool described above...

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03 Sep 2009, 16:37
engine degreaser

by Chevron Terry » 26 Jul 2009, 16:47

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Hi ,
I have found Mr . Muscle , oven cleaner , wonderful for cleaning the engine bay .
The foam is very clean product, with little mess .
Makesure you wear goggles though ! !
Terry .

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I would take a look at the ingredients if I were you. If there's any Sodium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda or NaOH mentioned then be very careful with any aluminium or alloy it touches. This is great for dissolving fats and greases - and also aluminium!

Aluminium is an interesting metal as it will react with both acids and alkalis. It dissolves in...

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27 Jul 2009, 15:59
XUD cambelt

by mark21td » 17 Apr 2009, 21:44

When changing the cam belt on an XUD use a paint roller (the long radiator one) to lock the crank into position, with this you don't need to remove anything and can slide it down behind the starter motor in seconds.
ALLWAYS DISCONECT THE BATTERY OR THE HANDLE WILL SHORT ON THE STARTER.
this can be used on all the XUD's 7's 9's and 11's (1.8, 1.9...

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17 Apr 2009, 21:44
Discount with Evans Halshaw Doncaster

by KP » 14 Apr 2009, 11:33

Their Contact number is 0845 0207 190

The discount varies for each part but they are willing to offer discount to French Car Forum members.

Speak to Martin as its a variable discount depending on part.

IE i just got quoted 10% off for my newer strut mount and the bellow :)

Result really as it makes the VAT I pay even smaller.

Oh and i have...

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14 Apr 2009, 11:33
XM/Xantia/Xsara/306 Lock Button Refitting

by addo » 13 Apr 2009, 07:46

- Just an addendum to the well-known method.

Remove the internal piece of your lock button (that bit which grips the wire's serrations and clips inside the button proper) then hold it upside down with some fine-nosed pliers.

Plunge the grippy end into boiling water until it loses the memory of being deformed. Allow a few seconds to cool, then...

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13 Apr 2009, 07:46
Advice for when changing a heater matrix

by DickieG » 18 Feb 2009, 23:07

I fell upon this useful link when looking at the Valeo website, after all you wouldn't want to have to change a heater matrix for a second time #-o

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18 Feb 2009, 23:07
no power to heater fan

by citronut » 03 Feb 2009, 22:40

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were is the giude to fixing a xantia heater fan, (ignition switch/relay???) this one has no power to the fan plug

regards malcolm

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It's a sticky on the Citroen section Malcolm :D

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03 Feb 2009, 22:44
HDI Injectors

by craigmanc » 07 Jan 2009, 21:53

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Just a quick simple one for you all.

If your struggling to get your HDI injectors out as every body does.

Pour COKE A COLA around the base of the injector where it it mounted and leave over night to soak in.
Then start the engine in the morning and let a bit of temperature get to them. They will come out a doddle!!

NOT DIET COKE

Regards
Craig

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With the blow by problems on the HDI and some other diesels would this be ................................

a coke de-coke :) :)

Colin

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07 Jan 2009, 21:57
Xantia suspension only goes fully up or down

by bernie » 03 Feb 2005, 02:29

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As an experiment, I removed the 2 plastic clips on otherwise working front and rear height correctors.
The results are the suspension will ONLY be fully up or fully down depending on which direction you LAST moved the internal height adjuster.
This simulates when the white plastic link fails when either end DISCONNECTS from it's ball socket.
I...

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Yeah I know. 8) ............................ (Sounds like L.B.)

It's a bit quite on Activanet thesedays isn't it?

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04 Jan 2009, 22:01
Diesel Pump Emergency Stop lever Locations

by CitroJim » 19 Dec 2008, 19:51

If your Diesel Engine will not switch off at the ignition switch because the stop solenoid has failed say, here are the emergency stop lever locations for both Lucas and Bosch pumps.

This is the Lucas Emergency Stop lever. Push it in the direction of the arrow away from the idle speed adjuster screw head.

This is the Lucas with the lever...

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19 Dec 2008, 19:51
How to Strip a Bosch Diesel Injection Pump

by CitroJim » 24 Mar 2008, 15:25
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I have finally done it, thanks to the cold weather, and produced a guide to stripping a Bosch Diesel Injection Pump as fitted to many a Xantia 1.9TD. Earlier pumps without the electronic bits are very similar, as are non-turbo Bosch pumps.

The strip is what you would have to do in order to replace the seals most likely to leak. I do not...

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It is right under the pump body Mike, almost impossible to see and feel. You'll need a half-moon ring spanner to get on it and put loads of rag underneath to catch it as it falls.

You'll also need a puller for the sprocket.

These are the pukka tools:

This is my puller in use:

What it looks like:

And the dimensions to make one....
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09 Dec 2008, 15:32
Xantia dash removal

by Clogzz » 30 Jan 2006, 12:48

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Part of this job is listed in the ‘Common Problems & Fixes – Archive’, but the link to the author no longer works.
This link goes straight to the dash removal job:

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Quite agree with Jim, if its your first time pick a weekend where the weather is good and start on Saturday morning :wink: its not difficult just time consuming, remember to take loads of digital photo's along the way as you'll easily forget where wires are routed, get one wrong and you'll have to remove the dash again,,,,,,,,,,,how do I know that...

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04 Oct 2008, 22:50
Sealing an Estate Tailgate Membrane

by CitroJim » 24 May 2008, 16:39

A frequent cause of leaks into the boot on a Xantia Estate is failure of the mastic holding the inner polythene membrane to the tailgate. The seal fails and allows water to run stright into the boot and in the process soaks the tailgate trim.

The cure is to remove the membrane completely, clean all the old mastic off and apply new mastic. The...

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24 May 2008, 16:39
Clean Alloy Wheels Easily & Cheaply...

by madasafish » 01 Sep 2004, 14:24

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I use white spirit (with gloves).
Cheap and as effective.

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That`s not what dishwashers are for..........they are for cleaning rocker covers and air cleaner housings....

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10 May 2008, 22:09
Xantia Radio Codes

by rogue » 24 Jan 2005, 16:15

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Lost your code for you Blaupunkt PHI series ,,,,give me an email i may be able to help you

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If anyone requires code entry instructions do not hesitate to PM me.

TIP: Alway's be sure that the code you are entering into your radio is the 'original' code, otherwise you will 'codelock' your radio. Check that the seal on your radio has not been tampered with.

Obviously 'FREE' Blaupunkt radio codes can not be guaranteed, if you need any...

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06 Apr 2008, 18:23
Glowplugs (Xantia TD)

by RichardW » 06 Nov 2006, 14:22

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Just changed the plugs in the Xantia, so thought I'd post a few hints and tips. This is based on my 97 car, which has the tubo pipe bolted onto the turbo outlet flange - some cars have the pipe fixed on with a jubilee clip, which is better, as it's much easier (possible?) to remove. Arm yourself with a good 12mm cranked ring spanner - the deeper...

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Done it - phew!

Took me 3 weeks ofputting it off but got around to it today,
All but plug number 4, after much swearing the cold set in and I gave up, love to know how you got leverage?? I could see how it wiould work if i took he coolant pipe off but that was melted on fast. Putting the 8mm nut back on was the least fun.

The other 3 though,...

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29 Mar 2008, 15:46
Blow by Blow: 1.9TD Clutch Change

by CitroJim » 23 Feb 2008, 17:37
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The job has started :D and in between helping a friend fix a 53 year old valve radio, good progress has been made.

I'll update this as the job progresses. The job is being done on my very early MK1 sinking Xantia 1.9TD and things may be different for later 1.9TDs.

Start off by jacking up and securing the front very firmly on axle stands. let...

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sounds like you had lots of fun Jim,

i allways remove both drive shafts completly, and i never use a clutch alighning tool, all i do to line it up is with the presure plate kniped up but still just loose enough to let you move the drive plate around with the tips of your fingers through the three opennings around the sides of the presure plate,...
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16 Mar 2008, 11:02
Veggi oil tax free...LEGAL

by caeclyd2 » 19 Jul 2007, 20:17

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At last the government has done something right for once

Enjoy....I am :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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I dont know any in south lincs sorry there are a few places in yorkshire that sell svo at similar prices to what you are paying for your wvo.

But If your local chippy want you to take all of the waste vegetable oil, as long as its good oil ie not full of rubbish I would say take it all. It will be quite easy to pass/sell it on if you cant use the...

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18 Jan 2008, 10:54
ZX Subframe mounts

by RichardW » 11 Jan 2008, 20:57

Info about changing them:

And Jon's thread that I referenced:

When they are gone they give a deep clonking noise at the rear, and the back end squirm about all over the place. 10 years / 100k miles seems about the life. Worth jacking up first and checking that the play is not in the tailing arm bearing - if it is then you will need to...

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11 Jan 2008, 20:57
Tip: Xantia V6 Oil Filter

by deian » 08 Jul 2007, 20:41

If any of you V6 owners want to buy the oil filter from Halfords you will notice it is not listed (neither their own brand or Champion).

Not sure you would think of buying the one listed under the Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 1998 onwards, being the same engine it will fit.

It's a Champion F118. I did bought it and it worked fine!

Shame Halfords don't...

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08 Jul 2007, 20:41
Refitting side strips (stuck on type) and badges.

by alan s » 11 May 2007, 20:31

Ever had the problem of droopy loose or falling off strips on the doors? Not used much these days, but as is the way in the car industry, what goes around comes around, so no doubt even new car drivers may one day have to face this problem.
Common causes of failure seems to be moisture, extended exposure to weather both hot and wet, accidental...

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11 May 2007, 20:31
Cleaning tips

by Dave Bamber » 22 Feb 2005, 03:29

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I've found Cif Oxy-Gel is great for cleaning wheels and tyres. Don't tell Mrs B though!

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Johnsons baby wipes are excellent for cleaning hard interior plastics, don't leave a residue or a nasty looking artificial shine and smell quite pleasant. They also work well on leather, as well as nourishing it.
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I use these, found they were good when my mates kid got sauce on my seats

I'm a bit of a car cleanliness freak and i'd be...

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27 Feb 2007, 14:38
Corroded Brake Bleed Nipple

by G4EIY » 09 Jul 2006, 23:04

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Hi Folks,

Just got round to bleeding the brakes on my Visa, then with very little pressure on the spanner, the front nipple sheared off flush. no chance of getting it out !!!...

So I picked a spare BX rear one I had in my box of bits that had a similar fate. and set about using this as a test bed...

I carefully drilled the remains of the broken...

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Good work! The ball bearing is an excellent idea.

205 GTi calipers suffer a similar problem. I have done it a slightly different way to recover a caliper that would not adequately seal with an M8 bleed nipple.

On the lathe, I turned up a small brass adaptor which takes an M6 bleed nipple at one end and an M8 thread on the other end. Screw it...

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06 Nov 2006, 14:56
Xsara Aftermarket Radio Fitting Woe !!!

by poormansporsche » 19 Jul 2006, 22:33

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alright peeps,

ive just brought a 2000 w plate xsara vtr 1.8 furio with no radio, ive got a pioneer head unit in the garage, ive brought the supposedly right converter block / stalk converter from autoleads (code from their webby) fitted all in but the radio doesnt turn on or off with the key and the steering wheel controls are mental. Im not...

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alreet,

fuse move and wire routed from fag lighter and the radio is now switching off nicely (the steering wheel controls are still mental though!)

But is it normal on the xsara to have relays clicking all over the show? There must be 3 relays that click after the ignition is switched off ???

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24 Jul 2006, 23:33
Groaning, uneven brakes - it might be...?

by Johnno » 05 Jul 2006, 13:32

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I had a problem with my Xantia brakes involving stickiness and uneveness, akin to a warped disc. I also began to experience an alarming groaning noise on gentle right-hand bends and an even more alarming vibration under hard braking - suggesting a disc might be cracked! The discs aren't very old so I checked (for the umpteenth time) and confirmed...

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I've had the same problem and sorted it out in the same way!

It has a tendency to come back and its probably a good idea to grease the top slide too.

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05 Jul 2006, 22:45
Non starting diesels

by RichardW » 25 May 2006, 12:06

There are a limited number of reasons a diesel won't start: Fuel, preheat or compression. How do you know which is your problem?

1. When does the fault occur - cold and / or hot?
Cold only: Likely to be glow plugs (but see 2)
Hot and cold: Likely to be an air leak problem
Hot only: Probably compression problem
2. When cranking, what comes out of...

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25 May 2006, 12:06
fly squash

by Kowalski » 28 Jun 2005, 14:50

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I find W5 glass cleaner from Lidl quite good for keeping windscreens clean, anything with some isopropyl alcohol in it will shift flies and road film.

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I've used an old pan scrubber, the plastic mesh ones that are folded back on themselves (same as fish lovers pile into their pond filters) without any scratching of glass, paintwork or plastics. One of those pop-pom style body scrubs that the missus uses to apply her soap in the shower is another alternative.

A light spray of WD40 on the...

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Last post by watsoft
21 Apr 2006, 12:52
Poor heater, steaming up?

by Robin » 14 Jan 2004, 01:04

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I have been astonished at how many owners have put up with a declining heater performance and steaming up of windows without really considering the cause.
If you have any of the models with air con then you have a cabin filter. On the Xantia it is installed under the left hand footwell on RHD vehicles and needs the removal of the felt covers to...

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cheers clogzz just did mine today.i did the same as london luke i washed it with kn filter cleaner dont ask me y it just seemed to be the right thing at the time :lol: and what a difference it makes iv been driving the car from november last year with the window down :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: cheers

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Last post by fivelighters
23 Mar 2006, 23:40
BX Head Gasket Failure Checks

by G4EIY » 01 Nov 2004, 18:29

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Hi All,
Just jotted some thoughts on the above problem, may be of some help.

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There is one rock solid Is it, or isn't it test for a failed headgasket.
With the engine stone cold, start the engine and idle it for 45 seconds before switching off. Now remove the coolant filler cap. If water emerges under pressure, the head gasket has failed. If not, 99.9% certainty that it hasn't.

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Last post by tomsheppard
15 Mar 2006, 17:36
xantia lights

by fred perry » 08 Mar 2006, 08:55

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I have a 93 Xantia . The lights on dip are dull. Is it possible to remove the silver cover over the dip bulb to increase light and does this work? Also do bigger wattage of bulbs help? Already cleaned lens but this has made little difference.Any advice would be great.

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The problem you have is due to early Xantia's having a poor lens design. Later models, say 95 onwards have a different pattern in the glass.

To improve matters you can either buy the later lens to fit to your present lights or alternatively get a pair of lights from a breakers yard.

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Last post by Richard Gallagher
08 Mar 2006, 13:12
Oil on the garage floor??

by Stuart McB » 24 Mar 2005, 01:22

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Don't put it on the drive though as it takes up the tarmac.

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Or cement.

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28 Jan 2006, 01:13
Checking your Plip/Key Remote

by Nomad » 26 Jan 2006, 10:06

Hi

To find out if the problem is with the Plip or the Sensor

If you are having problems with your Plip or the sensor, there is an easy way to find out if the problem is with the Plip or the sensor.

If you hold the Plip upto the lens of a digital camera or Mobile phone camera, look at the LCD display and press the button on the Plip.
If you...

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26 Jan 2006, 10:06
BX Rear Tail Lights Dimming When Indicators Flashing

by G4EIY » 24 Jan 2006, 14:51

Hi Folks,

The above fault occurs when there is a poor earth.

Even when cleaning all the earth points the problem was still slighty evident.

The cure was to install another earth lead from the off side rear cluster to an existing earth point.

Photo below shows how i did it, and the problem was cured.

This fault is an MOT failure..

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Last post by G4EIY
24 Jan 2006, 14:51
How do you prevent mould on upholstery in a stored car?

by janie-c » 24 Nov 2005, 07:03

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I have a car that's been stored outside, covered with a car cover but when I pulled the cover off to look, all the upholstery was mouldy! I want to keep the car covered through winter to prevent minor damage, so what product can I put inside the car to prevent the mould from reappearing? I don't really want to leave the window open because mice...

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As with all these fixes most of us have a reason that we know..... yes I had the same problem and used the tray as I already had one from my caravan. What you need to do before trying the tray is to wipe the mould from the upholstery and steering wheel (mine was thick with it) with a light dilution of bleach so as to kill off any spores etc that...

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Last post by micitroen
24 Nov 2005, 16:54
When Fitting New Exhaust, or Sections

by Louis_vtr » 27 Mar 2004, 00:28

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I always smear silicon mastic/sealer is this all you do or do you use an exhaust sealant too?

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Just seen the thread and thought I'd add my 3 penn'eth. On a Harley Sportster I had; all the exhaust sections were put together with silicone. At the time I mentioned it to the dealer thinking it was maybe a temp thing 'til the bike was 'run in' and he said that they (Harley Davidson) had been using it for years and never had a problem with it....

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Last post by micitroen
06 Nov 2005, 10:49
BX D/TD Retrofit Temperature Gauge

by JohnD » 17 Nov 2004, 23:36
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When I ran a TZD, I did this job exactly as you describe, however to fit the gauge, I removed the ashtray, detached the rear part of it and cut a suitable hole in the front face. I then glued the ashtray front back into the dash. In the early '90's, diesel BX's were very popular as Spanish taxis. They all had an after-market temp. gauge fitted.

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Thats the way I did it Roscoe, looks much neater that a aftermarket job 8)
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08 Oct 2005, 18:42

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