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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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Or it could be the 'bots' are having seizures.
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17 Sep 2026, 09:45
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 I gorgot
The car is a citroeng C2 1,6L VTS 2005
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14 Sep 2026, 17:59
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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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
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
Activa Area

by CitroJim » 11 Oct 2008, 21:31

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A new sub-forum has been created in the Members Area specifically for the Activa. There you will find an Activa Register, Activa Buyers Guide, Activas on offer on eBay etc. and other Activa-specific information.

The Activa Area can be found near the bottom of the Forum Main Index page. You may well have to scroll down to find it.

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A new sub-forum has been created in the Members Area specifically for the Activa. There you will find an Activa Register, Activa Buyers Guide, Activas on offer on eBay etc. and other Activa-specific information.

The Activa Area can be found near the bottom of the Forum Main Index page. You may well have to scroll down to find it.

Well this idea...

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Sphere testers and flaring tools

by myglaren » 07 Apr 2012, 10:05

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Anyone with either of these items who would be prepared to use them on behalf of other members bung your name and approximate location here and we will generate a map similar to the FCF Couriers and Lexia Locations ones.

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Flare tool, sphere tester and refill tool. Lexia, Proxia, PP2000, TEP92 and all the adapters. An extensive assortment of „Outillage specifique“ for Citroën/Peugeot from the sixties to present models.
Cheers
Volker

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24 Jan 2021, 21:27
Diagbox, Lexia and Peugeot Planet locations

by myglaren » 18 Nov 2016, 16:57

Following the guidance below, you will find a list of FCF members with PSA diagnostic kits who have volunteered their services. At the beginning and end of the list, there is a link to a Google map which shows geographically the locations of these members.

To contact a member, please click on their username on the list, and you will be taken to...

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18 Nov 2016, 16:57
VinNumber and parts

by aideCat10 » 11 Feb 2026, 19:06
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New to the site and New to ‘2010 1.6 vtr hdi Citroen Berlingo multispace boot jump ownership’, so thought apart from the obvious benefits of hooking up with ‘those that know’ i already have the need for what i’ve discovered is the much maligned ‘BSI’ part number! Of which i have it down to 2 contenders! Have a BSI/ECU/KEY Coder etc sorted! and...

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PaulC5 appreciate the input! I’ve been a little busy last couple of days with an asbestos team and change of broadband provider. But I’ve had a breakthrough after steeling my nerves to remove the glove box panel and remove the part number label.
I Posted the a picture of the ‘part label’ on a ‘parts suppliers ebay site’. Doesn’t stock my mine...
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26 Feb 2026, 18:08
Re: An excellent electrical fault finding tutorial.

by moizeau » 12 Jan 2026, 17:05

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As we can now upload PDFs, here it is
Fundamental Electrical Principles and Fault Diagnosis (V2).pdf

NOT my work, a chap from KZ Riders called Wookie

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Excellent guide!!

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13 Jan 2026, 13:58
What Glue to use for Trim

by AndrewH » 28 May 2024, 09:53

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A piece of trim fell off - see pictures. Luckily, on my drive and not on the road.

Could someone advise how to remove the old glue, and the best stuff to use ?

Thanks
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Thanks for your input !

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29 May 2024, 08:53
2003 model Citroën c3 1.6L 16valve service manual

by AdriaanDM » 08 May 2024, 15:35

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Hi everyone, I am from South Africa. I drive a Citroën c3 1.6L 16valve petrol, with manual transmission. About 2 days ago the car, has lost power, and started jerking like its miss firing. I had my obd 2 scanner on it and found 2 codes on it, one is a multiple misfire, code : p0300 and second code is p0350, something about the ignition coil. I...

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The thin wire that AdriaanDM refers to is just a shielding wire to stop the pulses from the coil pack primary from causing potential interference TO other devices. It really doesn't do a lot.
Yes the washer nozzles do not have a gasket under them and can cause damage to injectors and wiring, as water leaches through. However, that water damage is...

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09 May 2024, 09:47
STOP warning indication

by DIY Mechanic Mike » 21 Jan 2024, 05:14

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My Citroen C3 1.6 HDi (2013) car has been parked up in my garage whilst I was away on holiday. On return car started immediately but I needed to get some fuel. Drove about a mile to fuel station and back home again. No problem detected. Car now on drive overnight with outside temperature of -2 degC. Driving to work after about 3 miles car abruptly...

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Convinced that the fault was the thermostat, I removed the new thermostat and tested it in a bucket of boiling water. The valve did not open at first, but after fiddling with the mechanism I managed to get it to work OK, reassembled and now car working. I guess there is a reason why OEM parts are more expensive.

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23 Jan 2024, 10:05
How do I get to know answers when I Placed a question on this forum

by LEEDS » 22 Nov 2023, 14:04

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Hiw do I get notified on replies to questions I placed on this forum

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Or by clicking on the notify me option in the options tab when you post a query.

Also your post has to be answerable and remember this forum is contributed to by volunteers who all have a life away from their screen.

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23 Nov 2023, 09:33
Xantia Doseur Valve 2.0 HDi (RHD) Leak Repair Guide

by Skull » 01 Nov 2023, 23:14

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There are numerous threads (listed at the bottom for reference if required) on this forum mentioning the common problem with the Doseur Valve so I've had a good read but can't find a complete start to finish thread so maybe I could try one :?: I've read that it's possible to replace the cap in situ and also that it's possible to replace the cap...

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Excellent write up. I found it very interesting and I don't have or probably never will have a Xant. Well done

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02 Nov 2023, 16:11
BCU won't wake up by remote

by nimrod10h » 27 Mar 2023, 18:53

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Hi have a pug 307 1.6 hdi 07
Put battery back on and alarm kept going off. Remote only works after inserting key into door and unlocking .
Remote works fine after this car locks unlocks on the fob
Once the BCU goes to sleep it won't wake .up. problem started after I used an Audi
Key fob to unlock by pressing remote .
It did go through a phase...

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If you remove or disconnect the battery you need to properly reinitialise the fobs or you'll have issues with the immobiliser / locking.

BSI Reset / Battery Disconnect / Reconnect Procedure

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27 Mar 2023, 19:05
Instrument cluster switching off whiles driving and switches back on

by Baautorepair » 01 Dec 2022, 05:35

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My peugeot partner tepee instrument cluster powers off and on whiles driving all my dials go to 0 then resumes back to normal.
It does it randomly.
Iv cleaned main ground points, batt,gearbox,and both inner wings,iv checked batt live terminal for loose or corrosion but all good. I checked instrument cluster wiring for loose wires
It all seems...

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Well spotted and thanks for the update.

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06 Dec 2022, 07:45
All the dashboard warning lights on 07 C4 GRAND PICASSO will not turn off

by Pattypickle » 27 Dec 2021, 16:36

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Can anyone give me advice on how to turn off all the dashboard warning lights on an 07 C4 GRAND PICASSO please. I’ve read it might be a fuse box, where is that located?

Any other ideas, I cannot start car, reverse or or take off handbrake to bring it anywhere to get sorted.

No idea if RAC even come out in such circumstances do they?

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Hi.
It sounds that I have the same issue - sometimes all the lamps in the dashboard turns on, radio turns off, can't open the windows but the car can start and drive, it don't show either km/ or anything else.

So, did you manage to fix this problem on your car and could you pls maybe share? 🙌🙏

Kind and

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01 Nov 2022, 17:42
Easy diagnostics discount

by paddypaws77 » 23 Apr 2022, 13:32

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Hi!
Is the discount at Easy diagnostics still available? My Lexia has died and I need to replace as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Phil

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As far as I am aware the deal is still valid.

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13 Jul 2022, 22:49
The FCF International Couriers plc.

by myglaren » 09 Sep 2009, 22:36
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Condensed from the Parts Relay thread.

The Map

Current contributors:
EddieNuff
MikeT
JRGA1,
Jim,

bxman,
citronut,
UserError,
fatherjack2002,
f00lz,
1900sr,
stempy
Toby_HDi
Red_Dwarfers
davetherave
Vince
wotwot
Activa-Mike
Sparksie.
Handyman
Tam
and me.

Anyone wishing to be added to the list please PM MikeT or me with any details...

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I'm driving from Macduff to Sunderland on wednesday with the 205 on my trailer. If anyone wants anything couriered on the way down that will fit in the yeti, or wasts anything taken north at all on wednesday late afternoon/evening then message me and it may be able to be done. Anything on the way or even a little diversion would be considered. A...
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02 May 2022, 17:54
Fuel Gauge

by Subsonicnat » 03 Apr 2019, 14:35
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Hi guys,Been looking for the subject matter on fuel gauge problems on my XASARA PICASSO EXCLUSIVE 2.0 hdi. 2004''
Gauge showed FULL,Went to Coventry and back showed 1 bar missing,Filled it to the brim cannot put any more in,,BUT continues to FALL and has not reset to FULL..WHY?????.
If I disconnect battery will it RESET to where it should be.....

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No problems, mine is exhibiting the same behaviour since last week - and I haven't allowed it to get under half a tank because of the current forecourt delivery issues. So now things are getting back to normal here, at least, I'll be running mine down to about a quarter of a tank and then filling her back up again to the third click. That should...
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12 Oct 2021, 23:45
Failed wing mirror DS5

by Lordnorfolk » 30 Sep 2021, 11:41

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My Ds5 Hybrid,s offside mirror failes to fold, although you can here it trying, helping it doesn’t work.

Do you need to remove door panel to remove?

Thanks in advance.

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Has it been forced in the opposite direction lately - either by an oncoming vehicle or by walking into it? This can cause it to lose synchronisation with the gear.

With the mirrors unfolded, manually push the offending mirror in, then use the locking and unlocking button on the for about 5-6 times to to try and re-engage it.

If it has been...

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30 Sep 2021, 11:49
C5 trailing arm bearing kit

by citronut » 10 Jun 2014, 08:35

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this is/was my findings on the best way to obtain C5 rear arm bearing kits

here are price's and part No.'s
from GSF
bearings (2 per arm )
512pc0080 £10.38 each inc vat trade

SKF's No.'s
VKD 24000
bar code ref
7 316577 732361

seals (2 per arm)
512pc0100 £2.60 each inc vat trade

from dealer
bearing bush's ( require 2 per arm)
5133.26 £2.96...

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It depends how much out of alignment it is - as long as it's not too low or too high you should be fine until you can sort it.

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29 Mar 2021, 23:10
C5 ll Dash fascia

by Ceenine » 07 Jul 2020, 23:55

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I need to change a headlight telltale light (it is blinking on different occasions) in the dashboard. Is there an instruction about here I can locate to tell me how to extract said light.
I thought it may have been telling me that the light may have been stuffed but that is not the case.

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If that is blinking it’s indicating a fault in the operation of (1 of) the headlights. Either 1 did not ignite when switching on or there is an issue with the auto levelling. Either way, that dash light is working as intended.

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08 Jul 2020, 11:07
Citroen Hydraulic Systems - explained

by white exec » 09 Nov 2019, 09:50

For anyone wanting to easily understand how our Citroen hydraulic and suspension systems have evolved and work (from early days right through to Hydractive 3+ and Activa), this publication makes splendid reading.

It was co-written and illustrated by Gabor Deak Jahn (a member of the BX community as well as Club-XM.co.uk) in Hungary. On their...

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09 Nov 2019, 09:50
Which model is it ?

by ClareB » 22 Oct 2019, 10:44

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Hi, could some one advise,
I am trying to help a friend out & we are not quite sure what car we have, can you tell from the ViN.?
We know it's a Citroen C5 2007 16v premier 2.oL but is there a MK I or II. ?
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] We need a manual & parts for the aircon direction controls..

Thanks

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Great thanks,

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22 Oct 2019, 17:32
Citroen hydraulic pipe seals

by white exec » 28 Sep 2018, 11:10

Small high pressure pipework uses special LHM 'rubber' sleeves for the screw-in unions, identified by a longitudinal green stripe.

Citroen part numbers for these standard small seals are really difficult to find on Parts - they're hidden under Piping Brackets! #-o

#11 96 085 783 Hydraulic pipe lining Tube 6,35mm
#12 96 085 784 Hydraulic pipe...

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28 Sep 2018, 11:10
parts relay system

by citronut » 23 Aug 2008, 09:01
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how many FCF users would be interseted in joinnig together to form a parts collection and delivery relay network across the UK,

maybe each member go to about 20ish miles,

as im after getting an O/S rear door in white collected from DURHAM to go to east sussex but my courrier freind is away for 10 days,

regards malcolm

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Put me on that around Glasgow Steve. I can pick stuff up and hold or post for members.

Done and thanks :)
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01 May 2018, 20:51
Xantia rear brakes

by imperial21 » 05 Feb 2012, 08:55
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Hi Everyone
A problem i have noticed on my car is that the rear pads are only using about 1/2 the disk , anyone know what s wrong ?? I am going to replace the discs and pads anything else i will need to do ???
Thanks

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We've all come up against that problem at some point.
Copaslip works well and is what I use, copaslip though not copper grease which doesn't halt the galvanic corrosion. Some people favour a paper gasket which has many reports of success.
Swapping the sides is a good solution if you can, it was reported some time ago that a member here found that...
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26 Sep 2017, 23:49
The "Know Your Citroen Engine Thread"

by TehAgent » 31 Dec 2006, 00:23
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Well thanks go out to mugatea for this idea.

As I'm not much of a genius when it comes to car names and parts, Plus, getting frustrated with trying to read the forums and then run to the car with things like (on the left as you look at the car its a black box),

I thought it would be time to get a kind of map of your engine thread going, For...

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Not from a Citroen, but as they're similar underneath, I hope it helps!!

DW10ATED RHS ENGINE, 307 2.0 HDI 110bhp

4 - Camshaft Position Sensor
6 - Crankshaft Position Sensor
8 - Engine Control Module
9 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
10 - Exhaust Gas Pressure Sensor
11 - EGR Solenoid #1
12 - EGR Solenoid #2
15 - Fuel Pressure Control...
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15 Jun 2016, 14:09
steering wheel controls unresponsive

by nakks1980 » 26 Nov 2014, 10:59

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Hi All

I have a citroen C4 Vtr 1.6

Last night I noticed a ticking sound while driving while driving. Also, The light on my steering wheel are flashing and the controls on the steering wheel are not working..
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any help or advice would soo appreciated..

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Moved to a better place...

It does sound like a failure of the stalk unit (most likely the ribbon cable) - it's not in this case a COM2000 though, it's a later one, possibly a COM2005, and I don't think the Bradford guy can repair those. Be prepared for a shock at the price :shock: Post up the last 8 digits of the VIN and we can find a part no...

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26 Nov 2014, 12:38
dispatch/scudo front gille surround****HELP*****

by StevieBell » 17 May 2014, 09:43

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GREETINGS....my vans been reversed in to (i'm quessing) at our local super market....the driver didnt hang round and swap details....no cctv :(....the only damaged was the front grille which ive replaced but i've found it impossible to find a grille surround....its a 1.9d 2004-2006 face lift model....the m.o.t is coming up and my masking tape...

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hi and welcome

have you tried

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as they are cit/pug specialist dismantlers,

or this breakers yard as they are very helpful and cheap

G.M Woodgate & SON
High Halden
TN26 3HX
01233 850303

or if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will get you the OE price and part No.,
then if...

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17 May 2014, 10:27
Another "speared" Xantia strut top...Check YOURS!

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CITROEN XANTIA SPEARS/ REPAIR ebay item number: 4651517020

Speared through the bonnet! Is your gaiter at half mast on your strut? This maybe next!

I know we're going to see a few more of these - not one in a yard of 6-7 cars last weekend had any worth bothering to take off to look at closer...

Have you checked yours? :shock: Had to change...

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Ok, I had a look at the Kingas (why do we call it that, by the way?) site and found myself pretty impressed.
However, they make no mention anywhere of Xantia strut tops. Only XM ones.
Also, no clues about pricing, just vague hints that bulk orders are preferred and more cost effective!
If they do all that they suggest they can, I think I'll be...
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17 Jan 2014, 21:46
strut tops info and pics of a recent job xantia

by taffy » 02 Mar 2013, 19:35

lots of pics and info of some bad strut tops bein changed
CHECK YOURS NOW!!!
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02 Mar 2013, 19:35
Wheel balancing Sticky - Mine is in West London

by RoyChristie » 13 Sep 2011, 22:25

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The Forum should have a permanent post for locations where we can get wheels without centre holes balanced

Fo you DS and Xantia Exclusive owners who need good service at reasonable cost-

My local tyre shop is excellent and reasonably priced
West London -

Ruislip Tyres
proprietor - Richard Maguire
75 Park Way
HA4 8NS
01895 632652

Mention...

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I bought tyres from Blackcircles, not having heard of this nonsense, the place where they fitted the tyres couldn't balance them.
Quick phone call to Blackcircles, they arranged for Protyres in Portsmouth to balance the wheels at no cost to me.

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12 Jan 2014, 21:51
Good fix for weak or broken Xantia Door Hinges

by falling-out-with-my-car » 05 Jun 2010, 11:10
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for my citroen xantia S2 1998 1.9TD estate I bought what appeared to be a pretty good drivers door with great looking hinges after my original door top hinge failed miserably.

I had it sprayed the right colour from silver to dark blue and with some help managed to get it fitted to the car.

the top hinge lasted exactly four months before it...

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The hardest part is getting the gap right between the front and rear doors and
a wooden wedge leaves your hands free to do this, if your way worked out for you thats great,
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20 Nov 2013, 16:57
Spheres, Hydraflush and Brake Bleeding

by CitroJim » 28 Jul 2008, 22:05
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A question that is often asked is how to replace spheres, how to change the LHM, use Hydraflush and bleed brakes. This is a (hopefully) a concise guide to these three related jobs. I post here so that comments may be added and peer reviewed before it is moved to a more appropriate area of the forum.

Pre Requisites

Before starting, ensure you...

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Seals will be ok, if not damaged. Smear them with a little LHM if you take the sphere right off, or just re-tighten the sphere if just slackened.
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07 Mar 2019, 21:57

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