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PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48
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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
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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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These have a large quantity Stu:
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Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01
Last post by 407 » 07 Mar 2024, 23:42
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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
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 14 Nov 2021, 07:21
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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
Last post by white exec » 24 Jan 2020, 16:49
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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
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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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The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54
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by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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

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

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

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Lidl and Aldi Car accessories

by Hell Razor5543 » 04 Oct 2012, 20:24
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Hello all,

You might want to check out Lidls' website. Next Thursday thay are doing car accessories, some of which you might find useful. I have got a set of the axle stands and they have not let me (or Gracie ) down!

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

It is worth going back to their site regularly, as they have special offers (on...

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[Cheers Guys, money now having to go to Citroën now, main suspension feed pipe!.
Reason I asked was I have a Parkside buffer/polisher okay for 1 panel [-o< every 2 hours, do a panel and recharge! [-X
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Joke I found funny...

by MikeT » 26 Sep 2010, 20:14
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 14 Apr 2024, 16:16
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A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said,

'Jesus knows you're here.'

He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze.

When he heard nothing more, after a bit, he shook his head and continued.

Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could...

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At a criminal trial in a small US town the prosecuting attorney asks the elderly witness Mrs. Jones, do you know me? . Mrs. Jones replies. Yes, Mr. Williams, I know you. I have known you since you were a small boy. You cheated at school, bullied other children, cheated your way through law school, and you overcharge your clients. Oh, yes, Mr....
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14 Apr 2024, 16:16
Common Scams Section

by GiveMeABreak » 30 Oct 2018, 08:29
Last post by myglaren » 14 Apr 2024, 09:44
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We have created this section for members to post up their experiences of being scammed or warnings of potential scams.

Please do not post personal details or emails here, as these can often be hijacked / impersonations of real accounts. Try and keep posts focussed on the scamming element, otherwise the actual threat or scam can become lost in a...

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Unthinkable I know. Still.
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14 Apr 2024, 09:44
Funny pictures and videos

by Xaccers » 02 Apr 2010, 23:15
Last post by myglaren » 06 Apr 2024, 11:25
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Lets see what you've found, but as always, keep it family friendly :)

Optical illusion

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06 Apr 2024, 11:25
Spotted Xantias! (and other French stuff)

by Sid_the_Squid » 09 Jul 2010, 10:02
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Hi All,
Seems I have a new neighbor with a lovely silver Xantia with personalized reg plate.

Have not seen up close yet, so not clear on the specifications, also due to vague parking arrangements I don't know exactly which house is theirs either.

Is this anyone on here living in HP1 area with a Silver Xantia on a personal plate?

Admins, sorry...

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That's the 1!!!!!! It's round the corner from me!!!!! I spotted it walking the dog.
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02 Apr 2024, 20:22
Meeting arrangements

by mickthemaverick » 28 Jan 2023, 18:19
Last post by CitroJim » 15 Mar 2024, 18:02
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Michel suggested we have a dedicated thread for meeting arrangements so here it is!!
Please use this for anything to do with plans to get together so everyone knows where to look.

I'll start it off by copying my post from the other thread inviting fcfers to a lunch meeting on Tuesday. So far we have 3/4 attendees so I'll amend the booking to...

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A most awesome lunch today :D The Crown and Sceptre really does take some beating as a top venue :cool:

I had to go for a hard bike ride when I got home to work off that superb meal :)

Can't wait until the next one ;)
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15 Mar 2024, 18:02
French cars in films

by Napoleon » 13 Nov 2008, 21:14
Last post by the-termin8r » 03 Jan 2024, 18:25
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Just casting my my mind around the various films in which I've see French-built cars. Comes to mind:

2 CV in Pink Panther with old Peter Sellers

Then only vaguely are the cars in the Day of the Jackal, but there have to be some in Manon des Source, Les Regles du Jeu (sp?), but I don't recall any in The Duellists.

Any more/amplification?

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Part of RED 2 takes place in Paris, so there's a lot of cars in the background. Off the top of my head I remember spotting an X7 and an XM briefly in the backgrounds of shots.
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03 Jan 2024, 18:25
Bah humbug! A retreat for those lacking in Xmas spirit

by Xaccers » 07 Dec 2013, 00:46
Last post by CitroJim » 29 Dec 2023, 06:16
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One for Jim this time of year

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Don't worry, the week before Easter finishes we will have Halloween stuff!! :grr:

Many a true word spoken in jest....
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29 Dec 2023, 06:16
Member-Posted Discounts & Offers

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Nov 2020, 14:41
Last post by bobins » 22 Jan 2023, 18:54
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by GiveMeABreak » 13 Nov 2020, 14:41
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Member-Notified Special Offers & Discounts

Bobins suggested a thread for members to share their car-related discount codes / vouchers / notifications of offers etc. for mutual benefit, so I've created this thread for that purpose.

So if you want to share any offers you may have received or are aware of, just stick them up here.

Please don't...

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Up to 15% off Continental and Hankook tyres. Details in the image and at Blackcircles.com

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22 Jan 2023, 18:54
Sending Parcels (May 2013)

by Old-Guy » 02 May 2013, 17:33
Last post by myglaren » 17 Jul 2016, 21:37
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by Old-Guy » 02 May 2013, 17:33
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Strictly speaking, this isn't specific to French Cars, but as members often need to send 'bits' to one another, the following may be useful.

To send a Xantia radio, which is just a bit too large to be a Royal Mail 'small' parcel, the cheapest my local Post Office (very obliging) could do it for was £8 :shock: second class parcel post.

However, I...

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Everything I buy from Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Greece I always get them to declare the value as <£15 so there are no customs charges.
Most of them do this automatically now anyway.
Same from USA & Canada but rarely buy from there now.
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17 Jul 2016, 21:37
Mick's Motoring Wales Wander

by mickthemaverick » 22 Nov 2023, 11:37
Last post by CitroJim » Today, 13:36
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Jim and I actually had some time to spare yesterday so we had a quick brainstorm on ideas for the next trip. We managed to get a basic route plan and identified a date for it from which I can now publish this initial plan to be elaborated on over the next few months. As usual if you are able to meet us for coffee, lunch or dinner along the way so...

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You really have been through the mill Paul...

I hope that the interest in long covid will prove beneficial to you.

Yes, Long Covid being a well recognised condition has already helped. ME/CFS is now beginning to loose it's old 'Yuppie 'Flu' tag and many in the medical profession recognise it for what it is.

Even when I was diagnosed a good...
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Today, 13:36
Tartan Travel Rugs and other Nostalgic Motoring Accessories

by NewcastleFalcon » 11 Apr 2016, 08:20
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If you were a BMC customer in the 1960's you apparently had a bewildering choice of BMC approved Travel Rugs and Seat Covers. No not all tartans were catered for but these were:-

Ancient Cameron of Erracht
Anderson
Black Watch
Buchanan
Davidson of Tulloch
Lindsay
Macbeth
Macgregor
Macqueen
Royal Stewart
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Feast your eyes, the absolute chapter and verse on this particular 1960's accessory for the in-car picnic. Very briefly appeared accidentally in the background of a find-it-fix it-flog it episode as detritus on the floor of a vehicle.

Need a car with wind-down windows though, but yes I well remember both the packaging which for some reason was...
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Interiors and Dashboards (interesting and awful!)

by NewcastleFalcon » 24 Oct 2020, 10:23
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Lets kick the thread off with this...

Lot 27 Brightwells November Sale

Regards Neil

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An interior enhanced by a nostalgic car accessory, a cup of tea and a bun.

The chapter and verse on the accessory is here
Tartan travel rugs and other nostalgic motoring accessories

Neil

Love that :D A proper cup holder!
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Picture(s) of the day....

by NewcastleFalcon » 02 Oct 2015, 18:39
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Heard this on the radio this morning, and thought it must be April fools day. Ponies to be painted in an attempt to reduce the number of accidents involving collisions with the ponies roaming free on Dartmoor.

Well here's the evidence

Apparently taken from an idea in Finland where Reindeer antlers were similarly painted to reduce accidents....

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I bought a card of this miscellaneous batteries from Trago Mills about 25 years ago and most of them still work!

Peter

It's staggering how long they can last Peter... I get through loads of CR2032s in all the sensors either I or my bikes wear ;)
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Trivia Investigation Team

by NewcastleFalcon » 17 Oct 2020, 09:13
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Case number 1.
Can you dig out any information on this type of telephone box :?: (type/date/original maker etc)

Did a bit of an internet search which I thought would be easy to identify this telephone box (type/date/original maker etc) and could only find one image other than the one I took and posted on remember these all our yesterdays ....

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...I'll leave it for other curious members to dig out the answer! :-D

...may be some time... :-D

Answer in the spoiler, or just click on the pic and wiki reveals all
The Hertford Millennium sculpture 1999. The Reverend Samuel Stone born Hertford 1602, co-founder of Hartford Connecticut U.S.A.

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Electric Vehicles: What have you spotted?

by NewcastleFalcon » 30 Mar 2017, 18:48
Last post by myglaren » Yesterday, 18:11
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If EV's are going to progress towards a little section on the FCF to call their own, (subject to a referendum of course :) ) the first stage could be more than one thread :!: :) (There is Simon's blog on his Peugeot Ion in the blogs and galleries section too of course in the members area)

So keep it simple....

What EV's have you spotted? And to...

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I am often down there in Birtley and never knew that it was the William IV hotel. Never spotted that sign previously.
And I worked with a lad who's auntie owned it at the time.
The mechanic I use is behind the shops opposite that petrol station.
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Electric Vehicles-Infrastructure

by NewcastleFalcon » 30 Nov 2019, 16:37
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Neat little charging points pioneered in Oxford

by urban-electric

REgards Neil

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Beeb again

Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global electric vehicle workforce.

In a memo, first reported by news website Electrek, billionaire owner Elon Musk told staff there was nothing he hated more, but it must be done .

The world's largest auto-maker by market value had 140,473 employees globally as of December, according to its...
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Electric Vehicles:Batteries and recycling

by NewcastleFalcon » 29 Dec 2019, 12:54
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Watched a video about the nissan leaf battery pack being disassembled, and was surprised to see what was actually inside of the 48 sardine can modules, when the youtuber sliced one open with a can opener...literally :-D

I half expected to see a collection of little conventional looking batteries inside the tin but no.....this

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Not the entire story but as Steve has dug out today , the former BritishVolt Factory site at Blyth is soon to become the possession of another set of Investors this time with plans to create Europe's Biggest Data Centre. Believe it when it happens....

One of the world’s largest investment companies is set to take over the former Britishvolt...
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Energy Matters Global and Domestic

by NewcastleFalcon » 08 Feb 2019, 12:59
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Weighty matters indeed....news, views, information, and debate with random off-topic meanderings and humour if we are lucky, lets see.

So two category on-topics to start from me

Carbon Capture at Drax B

Familiar face on the forum Drax B, (if you followed POTD thread in 2016 ) in the news this morning

This is the gist
The first carbon...

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He talks quite a lot of sense that chap. I like his videos. I suppose no one has thought a putting two huge plates one of carbon and the other of zinc into the ocean, to make a gigantic Le clanche (if I have spelt that right) cell which would give 1.5 volts at thousands of amps, don't know quite what the would do with it - but its a thought.

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Bargain Basement Electric

by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Nov 2019, 21:02
Last post by Gibbo2286 » Yesterday, 12:15
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Now then, anyone got a tab packet?

Could this be made to work? Assume this

1200 miles/month
Current fuel consumption say 10 miles/litre
Current Fuel Price say £1.28/litre
Electricity Cost say 1/4 of Petrol cost
Finance over 48 Months

Not bargain Bargain Basement Motoring as I currently practice, but the difference between petrol...

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Sept 2021 I paid £599.00 for mine Neil.
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Catch All - the place for anything you want to discuss off a specific topic

by mickthemaverick » 31 Oct 2023, 18:15
Last post by Sloppysod » 14 Apr 2024, 16:51
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Do we have an Off Topic conversation area? So things like this can be continued elsewhere without stopping the topic?

Not as such but it is a good idea, I'll set one up and call it 'Catch All' and maybe An admin can move the last few posts to it for us? :)

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Not sure if I have asked this before, but, If I have a problem, I search for a post similar and add my problem to the bottom as I think this has a chance of keeping all the information in one place. Am I right in doing this or should I create a new thread each time?
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Lights! (Interesting and Awful please)

by NewcastleFalcon » 03 Dec 2018, 17:52
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 13 Apr 2024, 19:30
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With identikit car design de rigueur the only unleashing of creativity appears to be in the design and appearance of lighting. Yes, and there are probably many which fall into the category...awful.

My encounter today with a Toyota Prius seemed to reach the ultimate of the current crop of rear lighting with this.....

But its all a matter of...

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First Born on the thread

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DIY Car Maintenance with function over finesse!!

by mickthemaverick » 23 Jun 2022, 21:22
Last post by mickthemaverick » 13 Apr 2024, 12:09
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I am starting this thread for contributers to document details of jobs they carry out on their cars rather than the more general DIY with function over finesse thread which was intended to be non motoring projects. Thus hopefully it will serve as a resource and guide for members tackling jobs for the first time :-D

So whatever tinkering you are...

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I popped out to the garage this morning to get SWMBO's car out for routine inspections and I noticed this:

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Aah thought I, that needs putting where it belongs. You may remember I replaced a hose clip on the MX3 a couple of weeks ago but the last time I used the car there was still some steam seeping out from the radiator end of the...
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13 Apr 2024, 12:09
On your Bike

by NewcastleFalcon » 06 Feb 2019, 20:48
Last post by mickthemaverick » 12 Apr 2024, 18:47
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A thread to mop up your two-wheeled activity inspired by Citro Jim's fine example., pictures, rides, purchases, renovations, anything goes. Anyone got a french bicycle for starters, just to keep things marginally connected to the French element of the FCF? Must be someone with a Peugeot!

In How many miles have you done this month , I have...

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Or, if you don't have a long weekend to spare, you could follow this link and see how Neil, Bob and I got on when we completed the reverse trip on our virtual bikes while being locked down by COVID in 2020: :-D
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12 Apr 2024, 18:47
'Fingerpost' Direction Signs...

by CitroJim » 10 Jul 2016, 17:29
Last post by mickthemaverick » 12 Apr 2024, 18:39
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As we've had topics on AA boxes and AA Village Signs, I thought whilst out on my bike this afternoon this relic of times gone by might be worth an airing...

Somerset is really quite well-off for pre-Worboys 'Fingerpost' direction signs and many, many still survive, especially in the more rural parts..

Here's a typical one I saw on a very quiet...

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I thought I'd read that question before! :-D
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Favourite colours for cars

by NewcastleFalcon » 31 May 2017, 06:38
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I love a Nuancier (a Colour Chart) Especially those that give photographic examples of the cars.

This one in particular

and from the list there's only one peinture en ville for me!

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Looks more bronze-ey in real life but if it is a new one then its probably what they call Runway Red...er duff name KIA!

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12 Apr 2024, 18:17
I-spy a 24 Reg

by NewcastleFalcon » 02 Mar 2024, 12:50
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Not expecting an avalanche in the early days, but yes its new reg time so here's a thread open for one month for your spotting of the new reg.

March 2024 new reg is

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I don't know if this counts, since I haven't actually seen the car yet. My daughter's new Corsa, to be delivered on Monday. Gemma's new Car.jpg
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12 Apr 2024, 10:52
Classic for under £10K

by NewcastleFalcon » 24 Jan 2015, 00:16
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Is it possible to get a nice tax-exempt historic vehicle (pre 1st January 1974 if my googling is up to scratch) for under £10,000?

Hopefully not a box of bits or a barn-find wreck but something which starts and goes and has an M.O.T. :)

Bearing in mind the fact that i spotted one of these today,

the Rover P5 may be an example (£8,450 as of...

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On Coupe day has anyone else always fancied an SM? At last an affordable option has arisen although it needs a polish and an oil change!! :-D

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I think the care taken to select a complementary colour to the interior trim when repairing the steering wheel really is a prime example of the fastidious...
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11 Apr 2024, 22:20
Can anyone confirm WD40 ingredients?

by MikeT » 26 Oct 2009, 12:01
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I read an article that claimed the makers changed or added a WD40 ingredient in the 90's which is acidic. I must admit I've never been overly impressed with using it as a lubricant though it makes a good plastic polish and smells ok. :)

A piece of worthless trivia, if I haven't already mentioned it. WD stands for Water Dispersant and the number...

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I thought that there was some here but it must have followed my son round to his house, this might help.
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11 Apr 2024, 18:14
DIY with function over finesse!!

by mickthemaverick » 27 Apr 2021, 15:18
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I decided to start a new thread for this post on the OTCL as I think it may get more contributions than a personal blog in the members area!!
Today I ran out of excuses to avoid the last job on my to do list (There will be another soon no doubt as they are entered by SWMBO :-D ) and had to knuckle down and get on with it. 'Rotting shed floorboards...

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Another unexpected job cropped up yesterday. While having breakkie I heard a crashing in the lounge. I went in to investigate and discovered we had had a chimney invasion. A lot of nest type debris was all over the artificial gas fire and a thick twig/branch was in the hearth! I swept and hoovered up the mess and then realised that, presumably,...
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11 Apr 2024, 17:06
One for the train buffs.

by Gibbo2286 » 23 Nov 2020, 12:49
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No goggles hard hats or ear defenders. :)

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Borrowed this from the Birmingham History forum, it's about an hour long but a pretty comprehensive look at BMMO.
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11 Apr 2024, 15:34
Pickled Egg Jukebox-Your Selections

by NewcastleFalcon » 26 Dec 2014, 20:43
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The FCF used to liken itself to the friendly atmosphere of a good pub, and there's none better than The Pickled Egg which appears once a month in a Magazine called Cheers which is distributed free in North-East Pubs. Its the work of Cluff (John Longstaff) and consistently makes me chuckle.

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One for Mick!

I like Jackie Evancho's version best, from when she was about 11. Too soprano for Mick though.
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11 Apr 2024, 11:58
Whatsthisthen?

by NewcastleFalcon » 14 Jul 2014, 22:25
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Have a go at this one, if no-one has got it in a couple of days I'll post the answer up
There' s enough clues to get it but hopefully its not too obvious

Not sure if Malcolm will come up with the goods on this one, my money is on another forum member of substantial standing...

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Nice try Neil but look at the rear lamps.
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11 Apr 2024, 10:09
Open-Top motoring....

by NewcastleFalcon » 06 Jul 2019, 18:11
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I am quite virginal in this respect as reported in todays POTD but others may over their motoring years have owned/desired a convertible/cabriolet/roadster/décapotable/drop-top/rag-top.

Plenty on offer at the classic sales, always tempting.

So at the risk of a zero participation thread but never afraid to miss, your contributions are invited!...

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As we get into the open top season here's a very different way of joining in: :-D

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11 Apr 2024, 09:20
Familiarity Phenomenon & other unlikely coincidences

by NewcastleFalcon » 19 Dec 2022, 21:16
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Familiarity Phenomenon & other unlikely coincidences Number 1
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These were similar except they were shaped like gallon jars with the stopper at the top and they had a handle, we are going back 70 years or more, I will see if I can find a picture.

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I can't help thinking that car looks much better a little taller: :-D

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10 Apr 2024, 20:48
Vintage Audio Activities...

by CitroJim » 05 Sep 2020, 16:12
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To keep me occupied and stimulated during the days of tight lockdown and my accident recovery when I could not leave the house nor move around it very freely I rediscovered my love of vintage wireless and audio, something I'd not touched for as long as I'd not done anything with cars. A long time in other words :roll:

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IIRC London cabbies had a similar device to control the meter!! :-D
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10 Apr 2024, 10:17
Pickled Egg Quiz

by NewcastleFalcon » 29 Dec 2017, 19:06
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With the Pickled Egg jukebox having a life of its own, heres a thread that can be a receptacle for that other great bastion of entertainment....the Quiz.

Ported this over as a Starter, and here's a bonus new one to try

25 once popular cars now almost extinct in the UK 7mins to get as many as you can from the pictures.

Interactive Quizzes...

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Fa Cup

Thanks for your post Ryan. Word of the day does help with the answer...

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10 Apr 2024, 07:36
"Word/Phrase of the Day"

by NewcastleFalcon » 24 Sep 2023, 09:56
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So is this going to be an FCF perennial topic, or a one post failure, you decide :-D. The English language is a beautiful thing, but so is the kaleidoscope of different languages from around the world. Something to enjoy and celebrate, and its not just English.

Two contenters for me in recent posts...
Notices what Have you Spotted
Toodle-Pip...

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Superbowl

Definition Magnificentbird

For those that saw this,

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09 Apr 2024, 22:16
Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5...and other well-loved toys

by NewcastleFalcon » 24 Aug 2019, 11:05
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Have you got one, did you have one, have you still got the baddie

Here's mine 2019 over 50 years on since I first got it.

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James May's piece on it here is superb.

James May: Why the Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5 is the most significant car ever

It may not seem it when compared with the iPad, but by the standards of 1965...

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This is probably as comprehensive as it gets on Corgi James Bond cars. Refreshingly nerdy on the gold Aston Martin with slight differences in things like rear lights across variations of the model.

They did do a silver version in 1968 on a larger scale of the Goldfinger/Thunderball DB5 car. Only with this issue did they correct the casting to...
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09 Apr 2024, 12:19
Nice places to stop off at.....

by NewcastleFalcon » 01 Jul 2014, 19:47
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When you go for a nice relaxing drive and explore, rather than a frustrating commute, its nice to stop off at interesting places. Add your places in and who knows we assemble a unique collection for the discerning week-end driver!

Here's a nice place for a stop off if you are pootling around the North-East having a leisurely drive up the Tyne...

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Just a small amount of playing back at the ranch...

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09 Apr 2024, 00:12
Help Please

by c.morewood » 22 Mar 2024, 21:07
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My apologies for the “Help” hook to get you to look at this thread. This is not the usual Citroen related request for help. I’m writing this, Firstly, to offer some advice to those of us with prostates which may save your life and secondly, to ask you for a small sum for charity.

Almost a year ago I was with a friend and work colleague when he...

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Less than 1 week to go. The Grand depart is next Sunday the 14th April at Aberdeen Control Tower 0800.
Total is now almost £28k. A huge thank you to all of you.
Please pass on the web address to anyone you know www.24in24.co.uk.
Anybody near New Milton on the 21st April, Sammy Miller will be hosting the guys.
sammymiller.co.uk
The Big Tour 24 |...

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08 Apr 2024, 21:26
Wheel meet again!!

by mickthemaverick » 12 Feb 2021, 17:57
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Neil has pointed out that we don't have a thread for wheels so I thought I'd get one rolling. So here is a new thread to post up pictures of wheels you have come across, love em or hate em! and any wheel related anecdotes !1 :)
As an initial posting here is a picture of one of my favourite wheels:

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Hope you have not been on the edge of your seats since my leaving you hanging on promise of a perished wheelbarrow tyre! (slipped my mind)

From the picture of the day thread, via James Boys toys thread, here's a close up of the Aston's wire wheel:
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And back to full size wheels, here's an interesting alloy...
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08 Apr 2024, 08:47
Insurance time again.

by qprdude » 29 Nov 2017, 14:43
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Just got the AA renewal quote for the DS5 2.0 l auto.
£346, or £321 without the AA accident cover/Assistance??? No legal cover or anything.

Last years C5 was over £100 cheaper and both cars are in the same insurance band.
So far, I have a quote of £287 for a similar policy.
My AA roadside cover is also due. £49 last year for me in any car,...

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Has anyone had any real world experience with Hagerty insurance ? Good ? Bad ? Indifferent ?
I'm just exploring the insurance market 6 weeks in advance of needing to renew. :)
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07 Apr 2024, 21:04
Toolbag Tales-Homemade and improvised tools

by NewcastleFalcon » 27 Feb 2017, 18:01
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..or alternatively what could I make out of this....

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Its a piece of Key Steel about a foot long 8mm x 8mm and by hook or by crook its going to turn into the perfect timing belt tensioner adjuster for a 2.0hdi 8 valve engine, as fitted to my Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Suggestions welcome...with the restricted space, and air...

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06 Apr 2024, 11:24
Notices..what have you spotted?

by NewcastleFalcon » 02 Aug 2017, 19:56
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I detest but also enjoy notices in equal measure, especially if a sarcastic or genuinely funny comment can be added. Might be nice to start a collection...see how it goes...they are all over the place so easy to find, and the unintended absurdities in them can be entertaining.

Here's one from me to kick it off.....spotted today...the only...

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05 Apr 2024, 22:52
Remember these.? All our yesterdays

by NewcastleFalcon » 16 Jan 2018, 06:31
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you know it makes sense.

Topic-Bar-Split , by Evan-Amos (Own work), from Wikimedia Commons

or maybe one of these

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Here's an opportunity for getting back some memories: :-D

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05 Apr 2024, 11:21
Pub/Cafe Gallery and the odd hotel!

by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Dec 2022, 10:18
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There are plenty of examples from the archives on the subject but the little snippet of the Six Bells at Ruislip being the location where Jet and Hank had a ride out on their scooters and came up with the name The Shadows for their band had me thinking time for a thread to celebrate Pubs/Inns/Hostelries. They can be elevated out of their...

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Story resumed...

Even more interesting than The Trout . So where is it..is it still in existence :?: Film watching compulsory if you are curious enough to find out, an onerous 3 minutes attention span required but...

Let's do it in a few screenshots, saves that valuable time but the commentary in Mr Cholmondley-Warner style with accompanying...
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05 Apr 2024, 10:19
Parking Tales and hassles

by NewcastleFalcon » 15 Sep 2020, 09:28
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I presume we all like motoring for social domestic and pleasure purposes, maybe even some for business to, but at various points the old jalopy has to be parked. This thread is to mop up your parking tales and hassles.

Here's a starter from me
Steve's unwanted scam penalty charge was reminiscent for a similar thing which landed on my doormat a...

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That just reminded me that here in France I've seen parking meters in a shopping area which are free for a preset small period.
The moment you park the meter starts an automatic countdown which turns to red & beeps after the time is exceeded bringing it to the attention of parkee & parking flics.
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04 Apr 2024, 10:19
Driving music

by Jaine » 04 Oct 2012, 10:02
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What are your sounds when you are in the car (apart from dash squeaks, rattles & for me the K&N)?
I find I drive according to the music speed so if I put on any heavy metal I become Ayrton Senna & if it is something like Shirley Bassey I pootle along like a pensioner.
Some of my favs are: Deftones, Pink Floyd, Interpol, Radiohead, Pixies,...

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Had that LP since it came out and still like it.
I don't recognise that track though so must skip it.
Chameleon is my favourite.

Here's some driving music. At least she is driving.

Stockholm at night.
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03 Apr 2024, 10:59
Electric Cars:what's available?

by NewcastleFalcon » 06 Apr 2017, 07:41
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If you have come round to thinking I fancy giving electric car ownership a try its useful to know what's available so you can do your own sums and see if it works out for you.

The choice as ever is between new, and used and the price you are prepared to pay for your motoring.

For my own motoring needs over the years I have always adopted the...

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So who are sponsoring the Euro's footy tournament in Germany coming up. VW :?: , Porsche :?: , Mercedes :?: , BMW :?:

No in a bit of a statement....

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If you haven't seen their logo on a vehicle in the UK yet, you will. One of the most vertically integrated automakers in the world in the components used to build their vehicles, and with...
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