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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
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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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
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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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
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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anti-virus is blocking.......

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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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ACTIVA MADNESS: Engine transplant or ACTIVA implants?

by davoxx » 14 Jan 2011, 19:03
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Got the ACTIVA delivered an all. Good condition, just needs to put her back together. glad she is not going to be scrapped ....

(looking for a set of front fogs for a mk1 with the plastic surrounds, also a rear wiper for mk1 with the water pipe on wiper not cracked - with cover)

I have 3 choices which I'll put into separate comments . so you can...

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new thread started!!!
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23 Jun 2011, 21:58
Activa economy

by Sl4yer » 18 Jun 2011, 00:11

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Well, I've finally managed it! 540 miles to, around and from Cumbria this week, and averaged 30.7 MPG, and with a heavily laden car too! :D Just shows that it can be done with a light right foot.

The car had recon spheres from Westroen last week, and is riding beautifully. Spent most of Tuesday and Wednesday with wife and baby asleep in the back,...

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One of the lads at work went to Manchester and back in a 1.8 Bora and didn't get much better mileage than that.

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18 Jun 2011, 11:08
"Cheap" new Activa rear ram bush

by DickieG » 12 Jun 2011, 21:23

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A brand new rear ram bush has been lurking on eBay for the past month. Still not exactly cheap @ £55 but around £100 cheaper than buying one from a dealer if anyone is interested.

The auction has nothing to with me BTW.

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Hmm, seems expensive for what is just a bush, cheaper than Citroen but not as good as one of Jims specials :D

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12 Jun 2011, 21:43
V6 Autobox,TC,& ECU going on ebay.

by Shaolin Twelve » 23 May 2011, 13:25

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Finally getting round to putting my S1 3.0L V6 (R Plate) Autobox (plus Torque Converter and Gearbox ECU) on ebay today. I thought I'd mention it here first though, so here are the specs;

113,000 mile ZF4HP20 4-speed Automatic gearbox in very good working order, no faults detected before removal, no slippage, all gears selected properly with no...

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Hullo, pm sent.

Handyman

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09 Jun 2011, 11:47
Another one bites the dust...

by Toby_HDi » 21 May 2011, 17:59

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Just spotted on Ebay.

Condemned Activa

It never ceases to amaze me how people will break an otherwise perfectly good car for something that is totally repairable.

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I tried to buy this one as a complete car last week...

The seller wouldn't budge on her £500 asking price as she knew she'd get that for it in bits.

David.

:shock: Something tell's me sometime in the near future she will be wishing she had bitten your hand off to buy the car off her !!

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26 May 2011, 09:55
leaning rear activa

by davoxx » 15 May 2011, 17:56
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the rear of my activa is leaning, with the passager side lower that the drivers.

both sides rise, but to mee it looks like the driver side is higher than normal.
(i'm just guessing, it might be that the other side is lower than normal, but it looks like the driver side is too high at normal and lowest settings)

any one have any pics on what i...

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xms: tct prestige

Ah, I know of one of these which needs a home soon, fancy another project? :lol:

depends on the spec/price (don't forget i get raped for 720 euro for vrt :shock: )

but i'm seriously trying to hold off buying cars, seriously :cry:, only activas are exempt :), i need to sort my hdi activa out, and then save some cash.
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18 May 2011, 11:19
Will i get much for it?

by Quackers » 10 May 2011, 15:28
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Finally jumped to a C5 this weekend having been an Activa driver as my everyday car since 2005 :cry: First time i have not been excited about getting a new car as i knew it ment saying goodbye to a very fun car to drive.

Its currently sitting on my drive, but as much as i am trying not to get rid of her, no way can i afford to tax her at the end...

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Quackers - has the car gotten a new home yet? i'm interested :)

Theres a queue :P
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Last post by Stekelly
15 May 2011, 23:01
Series 2 Activa velour driver's seat question

by andmcit » 14 May 2011, 22:43

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I've finally prised myself out of running my green s2 V6 as a daily car and
have been running my newly legal again blue s2 Activa having seen it sat
unused and on SORN pretty much all the time I've had it over about 1.5
years as I mustered enthusiasm to fix the very raspy exhaust manifold.
The one thing I'm having trouble with on this new car is...

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I must admit Andrew, I fitted my S2 activa seats into my VSX and only after using the S1 seats did I find the S2 seats quite uncomfy, gf feels the same way too, Doh!

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15 May 2011, 09:45
What colour is your Activa?

by Citroenmad » 08 May 2011, 20:11
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In a bid to find out the most common and most rare Activa colours, just for curiosity sake, please fill in your Activas colour. This might be a good indication of how many current contributing members own Activas too.

I have put the more known colour names and then a catagory for the others at the bottom.

If ive missed a colour, let me know :D...

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surely Citroen will be able to provide a key for them? did you try qickfit? they often have a whole selection of keys
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14 May 2011, 22:21
Activa for sale

by robin2468 » 27 Apr 2011, 20:11
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I bought a 98 model with 108k miles. Brought it to Ireland but now going overseas. Car has not been used since I got but it must be sold by next week.
Cost if you live in Ireland you can collect it. And take it away.

If you live in UK then cost to transport is about 400 euro.

Car must be sold or scrapped but it must go.

Email me...

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nope - i think mine is in a cube now ... which is sh!t as i had just gotten the parts i needed to get it back on the road ... i lost way too much money with that and learned a valuable lesson, people are scum.

i doubt any of it will turn up, it is too rare in ireland for someone to have spare parts to sell .... and the engine is coded.

but if...
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09 May 2011, 18:13
Any Activa parts needed?

by Toby_HDi » 23 Feb 2011, 01:19

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With me getting the Activa sorted to go back on the road, I'm considering a trip to Hayling Island where this seemingly perfectly good Activa is being broken up. :roll:

Rather than stick a stainless system on, which if I'm honest I can't really afford at the moment, he has a standard centre section listed at a decent price which I'm tempted by....

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have you gone up yet?
i'd be interested in the leather steering wheel ...

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03 May 2011, 11:17
Activa Radiator Top Hose O-Ring

by DHallworth » 26 Jan 2011, 18:18

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My Activa has been sitting in the shed for the last 6 months or so and has done no mileage in the last couple of years.

When I started the car on Sunday evening to give her a check over before her annual MOT I noticed that the car was loosing coolant quickly from the top hose connection into the radiator.

My radiator has a bayonet type fitting...

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My dealer could only get me them in packs of 10 so if you need one let me know.

David.

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01 May 2011, 22:59
Do the Exclusive and VSX models have Activa suspension??

by ashy90 » 23 Oct 2010, 12:54
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Hi there, new to the site. Citroen Xantias are new to me, I understand the Xantia Activa is the 'sports' model in the range of Xantias, and I believe it has 10 spheres instead of the normal 6, is that right? I have heard they are meant to corner very well.

What I would like to know, is does the Xantia 'Exclusive' and 'VSX' models have the top...

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There are driveshafts listed for it in SC! Doubt they sold many at all, though.
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Last post by addo
28 Apr 2011, 09:54
Activa pricey insurance

by holmedog » 19 Apr 2011, 20:07

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Does anybody know any good places to get cheap car insurance for the Activa as mine has gone up so much this year even though i have full no claims,nd points and am 35 years old

I have checked out all the usual gocompare and all that and they come back with silly quotes.

Anybody any advice .

many thanks
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I'm 28 with 8 Years no claims, and my 2000/V Activa is £400 a year to insure with Admiral (Got £100 discount with multicar thing). Put down around 5000 miles a year as i do less now with practically living in town.

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24 Apr 2011, 12:40
Rear activa badge

by Dommo » 12 Feb 2010, 11:25
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Would this be like the one that xantiaman had on the back of his?

clickedy click

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Lovely Chris, sets it off as treat 8-)

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16 Apr 2011, 18:15
Activa Boost Controller.

by Citroening » 31 Mar 2011, 21:48
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Evening Chaps,

All of this Activa talk has got me thinking about that boost controller that I've got sitting outside in the garage.

I've read that a couple of Activas on here have had a manual boost controller fitted to increase the boost but I can't seem to find how to fit it! (BTW, if it's on here and I'm missing the obvious then let me know!...

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I put a bailey dv24 dump valve on my activa and it hardly does anything unless there is high humdity i.e high atmospheric pressure

Then i foundout that the Activa already has a re-circuling bosch dump valve nearer the wastegate that needs co be blanked off before the atmospheric one will work properly.

I could be wrong but that is what i found...
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04 Apr 2011, 19:09
Gareth's S1 Activa Progress Report

by XantiaMan » 13 Nov 2010, 10:11
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Thought it would be a good idea to start from fresh, a new thread which will detail my progress on my recently purchased 1997 Activa.

As time progresses there should be a lot more here, but for now this is what is planned.

Replace manifold gasket - Ticking, more annoying than anything at this stage

Tighten actuator to remove age slack - quicker...

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Well, thats the end of my Activa ownership for now.

Chris and his father got here early! Was still hoovering the interior. Took them for a quick drive and did a roundabout one last time and promptly got a reminder of how amazing these cars are at cornering, i will miss the Activa dearly, but its time to move on for now, there is really is no...
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02 Apr 2011, 14:53
Activa wishbone linkages

by Deanxm » 27 Mar 2011, 23:00

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Just a quick question, are the linkages that bolt to the wishbones supposed to slide about as when i took them off one side was loose and sliding about and the other was fixed.
Im refering to the loops that bolt to the lower arms, im not sure if they should slide back and forth or have the 13mm bolt done up tight to hold them in...

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Thanks Xac, im glad i tightened them up properly then, the system was probably set up with them loose which threw things out a bit.

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28 Mar 2011, 12:08
A Potential New, genuine'ish Ram Bush :)

by CitroJim » 18 Mar 2011, 20:30

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There appears to be an alternative ram bush available :D

Take a look at this Danish Forum Thread

I've not yet been able to check price.availability of this bush in the UK yet but if it's available and cheap than we have an answer to our prayers :D

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T'would appear that the part no: 4059.10 is a bonded joint used in the steering rams on AX and Saxo. Listed at 8.70 inc VAT. Not sure this has enough movement to not put stress elsewhere on this ram. Possibly mounting eye failure?

The rose joint, theoretically, is a good compromise but it will suffer the same problem that the original bushing...

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18 Mar 2011, 22:34
rear sub-frame bushes

by holmedog » 10 Mar 2011, 18:28

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Hi all does anybody know how easy or hard it is to replace the rear axle bushes as i think mine have had it.

Ever since i bought the car it has been a little noisey on the back end but has become worse and everytime i go over a bump it sounds like the back end is about to fall off :roll:

Any advice would be most appreciated :cry:

Cheers...

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Yes, it can be done on the car no problem at all Mark. Follow the first part of the ram removal guide but don't disturb the top mounting. Remove the lower eye bolt and allow the ram to swing forwards out of its yoke. You may need to do some judicious jacking up and down of the rear suspension to get the ram eye to clear the yoke...

There will...

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10 Mar 2011, 21:05
Norwegian activa won`t rise or fall..

by HaraldG » 11 Jan 2011, 18:21
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Continued from

Now, this car is a low-milage project I bought. I considered using the engine for my other activa (timing belt snapped), but the
car is in much too good shape (accept for hydraulics) to become a donor just yet.. I hope you will continue helping me as I
am not in the habbit of giving up.. ( or maybe I got somekind of manic...

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Jim if i dont get off my backside and fit a new washer hose, brake discs and pads (all of which are sat in the untility) and sort out the damn leaking height corrector its never going to do nothing but fail :lol:

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09 Mar 2011, 19:48
Rear Activa Regulator Leak

by lefgrter » 08 Mar 2011, 10:37

Hi to everyone

I need some help to decide what I s the proper action to fix a leak from the rear Activa block.

A year ago I spotted a leak from the rear Activa block, I decided to replace it with a used one from a scrap yard. After that the leak stopped for a few months. Last weekend I opened my old activa block to see the condition of the o...

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08 Mar 2011, 10:37
car won't start unless in second gear

by davoxx » 06 Mar 2011, 08:45

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weird problem here

the car won't start in neutral, will start in 2nd or fourth or reverse (holding clutch).
dies immediate after i pull it out of gear, unless i hold down the accelerator and then will die once i release the accelerator.
no power at all, and stalls in second so i could not get it even down the road.

kinda started cutting out in...

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I'm not fond of soldering automotive wires at all, especially Citroën ones. Soldering causes the wire to become very brittle in the region of the joint and this can cause the wire to break at the joint, especially one subject to movement and vibration, which the TDC sensor certainly is!

Nor me after having to do the TDC sensor on the scenic at...

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07 Mar 2011, 21:54
Activa for sale on PistonHeads

by Dommo » 21 Nov 2010, 00:22
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Sounds quite promising!

In a lovely colour too for Xantias!

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So has anybody bought this Activa yet :?: :twisted:
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03 Mar 2011, 21:01
Activa front wings

by holmedog » 01 Mar 2011, 19:34

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Does anybody know if there is a difference between the front wings on the Activa and other xantia's. As when i was looking for a new wing for my Activa where ever i went they said they didn't have turbo on there systems only none turbo. Even when i looked on the internet they all said none turbo.Can anybody shed any light on this for me please.

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:D cheers toby, but mine is a s2 in grey not the best colour but nice enough 8-) :P

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01 Mar 2011, 20:48
to mod or not to mod

by holmedog » 26 Feb 2011, 20:46

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Hi all been looking for some time now,on how to mod my activa. not alot on the internet :cry:.
Had a green induction on my tdi,but they don't list one for the activa.
Have fitted a baileys dv24 dump valve which doesn't do much as i have not found the recirculting one on the turbo.

Have heard of people turning booet up to 1bar of boost but as the...

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From what ive seen it not just turning the boost up that gives the gains its getting rid of the standard boost controller thats on there and replace it with a good manual boost controller and boost guage of course, to keep an eye on things. Making sure the wastegate is closing properly will help too.

Best bet is give it a damn good service, get...

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26 Feb 2011, 22:06
activa pulling to the left

by holmedog » 23 Feb 2011, 20:36

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long story short. kerbed s2 activa sideways in snow at aroun 10 mph, temporary short bolt pulled thread out of hub.replaced hub car still pulls hard left at low speed. changed front wheel for back still same. any advice
cheers holmedog(mark)

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Already looked at that handyman and changed front for back to make sure :D but will definately check the bushes :wink:

many thanks holmedog(mark)

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25 Feb 2011, 21:36
bendix brake caliper available soon

by holmedog » 24 Feb 2011, 21:35

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Hi as some of you may be aware i recently put a second hand wheel hub on my activa.The lazy gits at the scrappers couldn't be bothered to take the caliper of the bracket so when i get it cleaned up checked it will be up for grabs. Caliper is a bendix off of a 2.1 td '99' T reg so the bigger brake system.

cheers holmedog(mark)

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Hi, Holmdog, PM sent.

Handyman

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25 Feb 2011, 12:54
ebay - breaking activa

by davoxx » 12 Jan 2011, 22:57

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just saw this today ..

the engine is not even being used .... he broke up a perfectly good activa for nothing ... and he got rid of the shell ...

who sold him the car?

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gonna need some work granted but with help and advice from you guys :?

We'll do our best!!!

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Last post by CitroJim
23 Feb 2011, 05:52
Activa in the scrapyard

by Deanxm » 09 Feb 2011, 12:06
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I fouond an Activa in the scrapyard today next to a Mk 1 2.1TD XM full of spares, couldnt believe it.

Anyway the activa is complete, im going down later to get the rams and strut and droplink along with the ecu and anything else i can think of, its reg is R764 RKV and was a hire car :?

If you want anything, let me know, its got good wheels with...

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:lol: well yes ish, last time i sent a set of wheels and tyres it was £35 for postage, i can ask the price of the wheels for you though as im there tomorrow, its down to you, drop me a PM if your interested.

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20 Feb 2011, 17:38
Activa Slave Cylinder

by LostInSpace » 03 Feb 2011, 15:32

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Dear People

Does this slave look OK? Or is there a piece missing on the pushrod?

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Thanks andmcit appreciate the exploded diagram!
Whats wrong with sitting on a 2 legged chair anyway?
It's in my nature to make things difficult for myself! :D

And likewise CitroJim the mod looks great & worth doing!

I'm in no hurry working slowly through this Activa an XM and a BX!

Cheers Keep safe! :lol:

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05 Feb 2011, 09:27
3.0 V6 Autobox now available

by Shaolin Twelve » 31 Jan 2011, 18:23

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Hi all, it's been a huge job single handedly scrabbling around in the dirt stripping my 3.0l 24V V6 (R plate UK), but I have finally managed to liberate the engine/gearbox from the car (all going towards my Activa V6 project).

There is still the steering rack and associated bits, plus the rest of the suspension components to remove (what a job...

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Worked perfectly :)

I'm on Lucid too and never have any problems with Potatobucket except when they are being slow, happens from time to time but the same happens with ImageShack too.

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02 Feb 2011, 17:25
Donor for V6 Activa conversion?

by xantia_v6 » 28 Dec 2010, 18:56

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LHD Activa V6 near Paris in France
No connection to me, but thought someone might be interested...
They are asking €1000 (or offers) for a V6 Activa with leather but no registration documents. It was advertised a few months ago with pictures, and looked quite nice.
It could be that the registration was lost due to incomplete documentation during...

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Link N/W shame I would have liked to see it!

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21 Jan 2011, 23:52
Activa won't rise or fall.

by robert_e_smart » 21 May 2010, 11:30
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Hi folks,

Last night I went out to my activa to take her for a quick spin. But the car wouldn't lift at all. The stop light was lit but wouldn't go out.

The car was just below normal height. I then tried to drop the car to lowest setting, with the intention of undoing the bleed screw on the pressure regulator. And then putting the car up to...

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Thank you! That will be great!! :D
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Last post by HaraldG
12 Jan 2011, 17:55
For Sale - Activa & V6 Exclusive

by hattershaun » 08 Dec 2010, 21:25

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Folks,

This is also posted in the 'for sale' section

I've decided to sell two of my cars;

1) Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive, 1999, T-reg. 93k miles. Emerald green with beige leather & sunroof. MOT'd til Sept 2011, taxed to end of Mar 2011.
Last serviced at 90k mile, with big history file from new. This car is not concours condition, but drives...

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Completely agree. I've never got any money either (or space!)

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Last post by Toby_HDi
08 Dec 2010, 21:44
Replacing exhaust manifold gasket

by Xaccers » 19 Feb 2010, 18:55
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Juliet's has started blowing as the gasket needs replacing.
I know Gareth replaced his while the engine was out, but has anyone done it in situ?

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Removing an alternator is a walk in the park compared to this :wink:

And on an Activa, that is saying something Gareth :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

When I replaced an Activa alternator, I nearly gave up, scrapped the car and bought a Kia Picanto...
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Last post by CitroJim
03 Dec 2010, 19:36
Archives Citroën Xantia; over 2500 pages online and free!

by JMWXantia » 30 Nov 2010, 22:10

Hello to all,

After placing a link to my site on the fcf recently, I think it can be usefull in the Activa-section too. @ www.jmwxantia.multiply.com you can find many articles, collectibles, brochures, photos etc. on the Xantia. There are many entries on the Activa and the number will increase in the future.

Best regards,

JMWXantia

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30 Nov 2010, 22:10
Activa on Ebay

by DickieG » 20 Nov 2010, 21:33

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Here's an Activa project or spares car for someone.

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Will find out when they come to pick it up Jim :)

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29 Nov 2010, 09:16
Wanted: Old or leaking rams.

by handyman » 13 Jan 2010, 15:16

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I have a potential source for either repairing leaking rams or supplying refurbished units. I need to give them a couple of defective rams for them to dismantle, repair and test.

Does anybody have either front or rear rams that are beyond service?

All my spare units are good usable units so I am loathe to send them away to be stripped.

Please...

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Are you still looking for rams?

This has all been a bit overtaken by events really Simon.

But keep the ram, it's likely very amenable to repair.

Here's the guide on how to fix them ...

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29 Nov 2010, 06:06
Sticking Hydractive valves?

by Shaolin Twelve » 21 Nov 2010, 11:25
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Hello all,

ever since I have owned my Activa (4 years now), it has had a problem
which I have tried and tried to get to the bottom of with no success, and over the years the problem has become more pronounced.

The problem;

if I go over speed bumps even relatively slowly 15-20mph, or encounter large dips on the motorway, or heavy bumps in...

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There's no doubt the V6 pump is a stronger item. I went to see New V6 today and gave her a Citarobics session. She rises and falls at about the same speed as a sinker Xantia does.

I'm not at all sure the V6 pump will fit the 2.0 TCT engine and not at all sure the Activa pump will fit the V6. I'm pretty sure the mountings are different on the...
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27 Nov 2010, 17:38
Activa V6 at Stratford...

by CitroJim » 12 Sep 2010, 21:39
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Today at Stratford, we were able to closely look at an Activa V6 conversion carried out by BL Autos.

It was on a very, very tidy late green MK2 and no word of a lie you could not tell in any way it was a conversion. It looked just like a factory job.

Excellent and very impressive :D Not only was the engine subject to an upgrade, the whole car...

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There is a S1 Xantia in that spec, the one which has been for sale in the Citroenian for a while. Though its an estate body with a S2 front, its very tidy, V6 manual with exclusive trim and hydractive suspension. Sounds excellent to me.
A V6 exclusive estate for sale?
Does Richard know?
Yes I'm aware of that one but not at the money being asked...
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22 Nov 2010, 21:02
Activa no go!

by Brigsygtt » 09 Feb 2010, 12:37
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Having a few problems with jennie's activa, wont rev over 4k & totally flat power wise.

A couple of weeks ago the car was running fine, all of a sudden there was no power & it is really reluctant to rev. The engine doesnt mis-fire or anything just hits a brick wall.

The engine is/was running fine, no mis-firing or other problems. the ecu has...

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Ah, i may use brute force then! I've got all the brackets off just fine, will find out later once i've got a 12 point deep 10mm socket to finish off.
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22 Nov 2010, 13:12
FS - "Citroen xantia 2.0.i turbo" (on eBay - yes a

by andmcit » 23 Aug 2010, 21:40

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:roll:

Why do I suspect he doesn't even know it's an Activa?

here is a citroen xantia 2.0.i turbo. it has elec windows. elec sunroof.
abs. a.c. cl. tow bar. it has 12 months mot 6 months tax. it drive
nice. this car is advertised in local paper for sale if any one wants to make
me an offer email me or call peter 07838628327. happy...

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Late one with winter pack, nice!

I agree, appears to not know the car is different from a normal Xantia.

What area was that for sale in?

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20 Nov 2010, 23:41
Making an Activa strut

by Deanxm » 29 Oct 2010, 20:55

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Do you think it would be possible to make an Activa compatible N/S strut, i was thinking of cutting the ram mount off of my leaking strut (never seen a leaky strut before :? ) and weld it onto a easy to find hydractive strut? the only thing that concerns me is damaging the strut whilst welding to it...........what do you all think?.
It doesnt look...

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I had a chance to review my comments, based on observations today while changing the leakoff pipe.

The struts are sleeved, so chances of welding to the outer (without bore distortion) are much better than previously forecast.

Still - look for an aviation certified welder, and get the weld X-rayed after. No front strut kits offered, but it will...

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20 Nov 2010, 09:22
Selling my Activa. 'For Sale & Wanted' -now SOLD

by KevMayer » 30 Oct 2010, 13:06

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Take a look

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OK OK i have!

Are you tempted then Gareth?

Very. Especially after seeing the kicking the Activa has been getting on Pistonheads, be nice to prove people wrong. Nothing quick like it round corners, and i always preferred the classic look of the S1, just a shame it lacks a few of the mod cons.

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31 Oct 2010, 15:59
Warming towards one.....................

by rmunns » 25 Aug 2010, 06:55
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I can sense that I'm going to get an Activa sooner or later. After 4 years of no-trouble with 2 Xantias (2.0 16V petrol Mark 2 and a 90Hdi) I am pretty happy, just need a bit more excitement and a second car to tinker with.

I understand that someActiva models were available on the continent that were not available UK. Could someone please expand...

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but it is mostly notable for the ugliest after-market steering wheel I have ever seen!.

Really? well we can soon sort that out, have a look here and come back and say its the worst you've seen :lol:

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13 Oct 2010, 22:10
Activa ECUs on Ebay

by Toby_HDi » 11 Oct 2010, 01:59

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HERE

Knowing that these don't pop up often, especially the Hydractive ECU, thought I'd post this up here. Not a bad price considering its the engine ECU, the Hydractive ECU, ignition barrel and lock set.

I did ask where it came from hoping it was a S2 (I wanted the Hydractive ECU) but it is from a S1. Might be of use to someone?

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I nearly bid in my enthusiasm but be careful here. There may be a code on
a label stuck to the keys (3801?) but IS THERE a code for the ECU and I
cannot see any other locks other than the ignition keys (x3!!); nice price
if the boot and door locks are included mind.

Andrew

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11 Oct 2010, 09:13
CCC Midlands Section Rally 2010 at Stratford Upon Avon Racec

by JonM » 13 Sep 2010, 18:50

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Hi,
Spent the weekend just gone camping with the missus & kids at the Citroen Car Club Midlands Section Rally 2010 at Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse.
Turn out was good .
Forcast pre event was poor but the actual weather turned out great, loads of sun, blue sky with a bit of a wind, but nowt we couldn’t cope with. Touch of rain on the Saturday...

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Well done Jon and thanks for posting those wonderful pictures :D

I've moved this as it's not very Activa specific :wink:

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13 Sep 2010, 21:59
I just got me a bargain new toy

by genius149 » 10 Sep 2010, 20:21

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I can haz new leathery toy. :D
Does anyone here know of it's history?

It cheered me up because i missed out on this one earlier this week.

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I still remember you viewing the missus' car and worried about how long it was taking to raise

Ahh :D They penny's just dropped. I remember who you are now!!

Back in those days I knew less than nothing about Activas. After three of them I know a tad more about them these days...

Good to see Liz's old one is still going strong :D

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13 Sep 2010, 16:51
Poll - Tailblazer

by robert_e_smart » 28 Jul 2010, 21:36
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Evening Folks,

I fitted a tailblazer to my Activa this evening. Here is the result, and there should be a poll somewhere as well.

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I voted against it, because it's not to my taste.

Original it's subtle.

It's not so subtle with the tailblazer although it might be OK if it followed th lines at the bottom of the lights, as a straight line, and the part that curves down below the line of the lights was black like the original, or even body colour.
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02 Sep 2010, 14:59

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