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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
Last post by aljohnstone66 » Yesterday, 20:15
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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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Spot On Marc. Many Thanks. ALJ
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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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by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
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07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 14 Nov 2021, 07:21
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by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
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14 Nov 2021, 07:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18
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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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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DS 9 caught undisguised

by Trainman » 06 Nov 2012, 19:58
Last post by handyman » 07 Nov 2012, 23:02
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by Trainman » 06 Nov 2012, 19:58

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I think I'm in lust :eek1: wonder if :Santa: will fetch me one :?:

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I assume that this will be another bedspring contraption, just like the rest of the DS range. What happened to Citroens's expertise in engineering innovation? Andre must be revolving severely. :shock:

Many of these modern 'concept' cars just look like all the numerous scribblings of students that have been put through the 'Design' mills, all the...

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07 Nov 2012, 23:02
Bx16v Retro rivals

by bxzx16v » 02 Nov 2012, 20:13
Last post by bxzx16v » 07 Nov 2012, 06:01
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by bxzx16v » 02 Nov 2012, 20:13

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I was talking to a work mate today about cars we've had/dreamed of in our younger days , he was telling me about an MG metro turbo which he had , and said when it ran it was great fun but it very rarely ran and when you were to go around a corner at speed fuel would spew out allover the wheel :oops: . I was telling him about cars which I thought...

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Keep us posted Timmo , I need a regular Bx16v fix :wink:

Mark

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07 Nov 2012, 06:01
Micra Diesel

by spider » 30 Oct 2012, 13:56
Last post by spider » 31 Oct 2012, 17:07
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by spider » 30 Oct 2012, 13:56

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No, you read the title correct. You'll soon see why I posted it.

A search for something unlrelated the other day revealed this fact to me, the 93 to 02 'bubble' shape Micra was available with a diesel engine.

I noticed this Youtube video > onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; , I can see he's got some air ingress though.

Now, watch it...

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To be fair I'm happy(ish) with the TUD5b unit, it does seem a bit more lively than the earlier ones. The 1.4 was something else and I'm not surprised PSA were quick to replace it.

Reminds me I must insert a resistor into the coolant temp feed to stop it advancing so far when stone cold. More research needed for that first.

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31 Oct 2012, 17:07
Ubuntu Precise Pangolin

by CitroJim » 29 Apr 2012, 13:52
Last post by myglaren » 28 Oct 2012, 21:25
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by CitroJim » 29 Apr 2012, 13:52
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Anyone else upgraded to Precise Pangolin (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS) yet?

I did my laptop and desktop PC today and both upgrades (from Ocelot) went very smoothly indeed..

It may be my imagination but Pangolin seems smoother and faster. So far so very good...

Nice to see the Banshee media payer has been retired and replaced by Rhythmbox.

The days of...

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A look at QQ (bit naff)

'nuther one:

There are alternative desktop themes. I was going to have the Cinnamon version of May but opted for Mate instead (boring)

Here is Cinnamon.

Found a better one earlier, lost power (again) and can't remember where it was.
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28 Oct 2012, 21:25
Is it possible to carry a Xant s2 bonnet...

by andmcit » 27 Oct 2012, 19:22
Last post by Northern_Mike » 27 Oct 2012, 21:46
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by andmcit » 27 Oct 2012, 19:22

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In a Xantia or Xm saloon safely and without damaging either the bonnet or car carrying it?
Are a roof rack and strapping required?

I recall damaging a s2 bonnet slightly getting it home hanging out the rear of a Xant saloon:
has anyone got a definitive answer!?

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In a Xantia or Xm saloon safely and without damaging either the bonnet or car carrying it?
Are a roof rack and strapping required?

I recall damaging a s2 bonnet slightly getting it home hanging out the rear of a Xant saloon:
has anyone got a definitive answer!?

I put an Activa S1 bonnet, wings, bumper, lights indicators etc in the rear of an S2...

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Last post by Northern_Mike
27 Oct 2012, 21:46
Driving techniques

by Sam KS » 24 Oct 2012, 22:37
Last post by Sam KS » 27 Oct 2012, 09:33
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by Sam KS » 24 Oct 2012, 22:37
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Rather than continue a Thread Jack on another thread I taught I'd ask the question.

I have never heard of using the hand brake at lights as best practice. Taking out of gear in a manual but not an auto. But we do learn to drive differently here and have different road rules that take some time for Pomgolians to get used to when moving over here....

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.... A V6 Holden Commodore I occasionally enjoyed driving down under impressed me greatly 8-)

you wouldn't like the new ones. they have managed to make the motor so gutless that they fell less powerfull than a Toyota Camry and such a harsh ride (trying to make them fell sporty) they they'll rattle your back teeth out.

My company car is a Ford...
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27 Oct 2012, 09:33
Some LPG services in MK postponed

by Xaccers » 26 Oct 2012, 08:21
Last post by Xaccers » 26 Oct 2012, 17:15
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by Xaccers » 26 Oct 2012, 08:21

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Just been in the Shell garage by Tongwell and overheard the Autogas chap saying they can't sell until they have been trained by Autogas. The training given by the retailer of the pumps isn't good enough.
He also said they are going around other garages and mentioned Total/Texaco.

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Used to be a Total, now it is Shell and they (once trained) sell auto gas.

H6 not V5, stupid Apple maps ;)

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26 Oct 2012, 17:15
Detailing or Washing?

by addo » 26 Oct 2012, 12:22
Last post by KP » 26 Oct 2012, 12:41
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by addo » 26 Oct 2012, 12:22

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I can't see this result happening with just a bucket of suds...

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Something doesnt look right as the cabling looks recent as well and the rubber grommet and door seals and arch liner even.....

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26 Oct 2012, 12:41
Unusual glowplug failure

by spider » 23 Oct 2012, 14:56
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by spider » 23 Oct 2012, 14:56

Had this a couple of days ago but I wanted investigate it closely.

Symptoms: No start. Fuel being supplied. A closer examination revealed no supply to the glowplugs even though the warning light operated.

Powering it up I could feel the contact move, confirmed there was power present in the heavy input feed (I think its partly wired to the...

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23 Oct 2012, 14:56
Lucky Escape for XM!

by DHallworth » 22 Oct 2012, 23:28
Last post by Citroenmad » 23 Oct 2012, 09:20
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by DHallworth » 22 Oct 2012, 23:28

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I bet the owner is pleased :)

Reckon they'll be really p!ssed at the sidelight lens cover being shaken loose off though...

Oh they will be, especially when they go to their dealer and find its NFP! :lol:

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Last post by Citroenmad
23 Oct 2012, 09:20
XM

by Citroening » 20 Oct 2012, 21:23
Last post by CitroJim » 21 Oct 2012, 21:35
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by Citroening » 20 Oct 2012, 21:23
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Those in the know will understand why this thread is here... :wink:

Citroen XM, CX, BX, C4 at Bletchley Park, CCC by chevronsaver , on Flickr

Citroen DS and Citroen XM Snow. by chevronsaver , on Flickr

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Thanks Dean :-D That is a gorgeous CX indeed!
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Last post by CitroJim
21 Oct 2012, 21:35
V6 Effect...

by Northern_Mike » 19 Oct 2012, 22:16
Last post by andmcit » 21 Oct 2012, 18:01
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by Northern_Mike » 19 Oct 2012, 22:16

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Never before have I had yoofs in small modified cars watch in a what's that? manner when I pull into a petrol station. When two of them came over I was expecting to have to batter them, sorry, defend myself. However, I did them a disservice. They thought my car sounded well sick man and wanted to know what it was... I now know sick means cool, and...

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I love driving my V6 as a daily driver but I notice there's a few problems
that need fixing on it. The speedo has a tendency to massively over read
as it gets into x3 figures in places where it's just not feasible to actually do
the speed indicated in such a short length of time. The fuel gauge always
seems very pessimistic too but to make sure...

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Last post by andmcit
21 Oct 2012, 18:01
Nissan 'reinvents' DIRAVI!

by CitroJim » 18 Oct 2012, 08:44
Last post by citronut » 20 Oct 2012, 08:43
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by CitroJim » 18 Oct 2012, 08:44

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Another article to show there's nothing new in the automotive world or that Citroen did it years ago :roll:

Nissan Steer-By-Wire car

I hear they're currently working on a revolutionary new suspension system using pressurised nitrogen and oil...

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i belive all these electronically controled device's are going towards the authorities/plod being able to take control remotely of any car they want to stop :shock: :eye:

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20 Oct 2012, 08:43
Diesel costs

by spider » 30 Sep 2012, 16:16
Last post by Spaces » 20 Oct 2012, 00:59
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by spider » 30 Sep 2012, 16:16
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Please , this is not intended to be a fuel prices are too high!!! topic, we already know that. :)

I'm just wondering *why* diesel is higher than unleaded, without searching I seem to recall that it is actually easier to produce diesel than petrol as it needs less refinement ? :?: :-k

In which case it should be a fraction less in cost.

I...

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Yet another indeed - I think those who think it will somehow cause damage are of the same mindset who think anything beyond what most people do is obviously not right.

Using a fuel which is edible has to be safe! Not that I would want to pour my fuel on salad, even if it is polished to half a micron, although I know in many countries 'new'...
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Last post by Spaces
20 Oct 2012, 00:59
Timing Tool Brand Question

by addo » 19 Oct 2012, 09:37
Last post by spider » 19 Oct 2012, 09:46
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by addo » 19 Oct 2012, 09:37

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One for the all-rounders (Malc, Homme-de-main etc):

We need a timing tool set for a Corsa Z14XEP motor (I think the last letter just means petrol, right?). It's unlikely the tool will be used much at all. Local dealer sold us the wrong one (non-returnable special order; they advised which one to order) at $190 - ouch!

So I have checked Fleabay....

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I think this is the same basic unit as the smaller Ecotec ones, the cam angle plate is a piece of metal (BOL suggests a cardboard template I think) so you can be sure where it is, and a pin to go into the crankcase that contacts a crank web possibly.

Timing chain unit I presume.

I think the cheaper ones will be OK, given that its more likely...

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Last post by spider
19 Oct 2012, 09:46
Paying for road repairs

by myglaren » 07 Oct 2012, 08:37
Last post by CitroJim » 17 Oct 2012, 17:46
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by myglaren » 07 Oct 2012, 08:37

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Just seen this on The Beeb.

Surely the RFL is supposed to cover this - I'm well aware that it is just another tax now but that was it's original intention.

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I know I used to have to pay Barclays 68p for every cheque I deposited regardless of the value so you can understand why most shops won't take cheques for small amounts now.

Gosh, that's outrageous :evil: Little wonder the bankers have such a bad name...

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Last post by CitroJim
17 Oct 2012, 17:46
Pic request - TUD5 Sump

by spider » 16 Oct 2012, 16:56
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by spider » 16 Oct 2012, 16:56

I don't suppose anyone has a picture of inside of a TUD5 sump to hand do they please ? :)

A cursory image search via Google did not reveal anything.

I do not recall ever taking one of these off, so I wanted to see any baffling if fitted to determine a couple of things. Suction drain mainly.

I do know a modification was done to the DW8 to permit...

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16 Oct 2012, 16:56
205 CJ Convertible - is it worth restoring?

by jrmond » 14 Oct 2012, 17:13
Last post by spider » 15 Oct 2012, 11:53
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by jrmond » 14 Oct 2012, 17:13

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I found this black and white 205 beauty for exchange and i was wondering how hard is to restore a piece like this?

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They are nice. If I remember correctly some had the 'denim' style interior.

I can only recall seeing the CJ with the TU3 (the 1.4 unit) with a carb fitted although that's fine as the single carb TU when properly setup is quite lively, certainly more so than the same unit in say a newer car with monopoint injection. I also seem to think they did...

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Last post by spider
15 Oct 2012, 11:53
Self-Restraint when Washing Cars

by addo » 14 Oct 2012, 11:27
Last post by andmcit » 15 Oct 2012, 00:25
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by addo » 14 Oct 2012, 11:27

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It's something I can't yet master. Especially here, where the fasteners never corrode into a flaky fusion of bolt and bodyshell. So easy to unbolt one bit, unscrew another, release some clips, etc etc. Had to stop before I was at the firewall with this one; it is such a basic car.

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I'm surprised the under bonnet sound deadening hasn't been removed and laid
flat for a thorough vacuuming? Your s2 Xant with black bumper inserts actually
looks a whole lot better than being fully fully colour coded white.

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15 Oct 2012, 00:25
C6 Being Broken

by DickieG » 14 Oct 2012, 07:49
Last post by Deanxm » 14 Oct 2012, 11:18
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by DickieG » 14 Oct 2012, 07:49

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I noticed that a C6 is being broken for parts on ebay, looking at one of the items listed as in the N/S/F window I see the laminations have started to separate/mist which is exactly what I found on the one I looked at in this thread and the subject of a lengthy discussion looks like that car is starting its transformation into becoming a baked...

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Hardy surprising really, it did sound like a bit of a dog.

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14 Oct 2012, 11:18
making Comunity midwife Green Sparkle again!!! pic heavy!

by Timmo » 12 Apr 2012, 21:34
Last post by addo » 13 Oct 2012, 12:21
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by Timmo » 12 Apr 2012, 21:34
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Have the Lovely Rothon family minus Geoff down the bottom left this week and after the february recce of the car was time to make it shiny and nice again!!!! :-D :-D

is the standard Xantia comunity midwife green thats slightly popular but sadly looking a little dull, a couple of pictures pre polishing and many post!!!
method incase anyones...

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There's a Rupes polisher I'd like, the LH18ENS. I used one of its predecessors heavily fifteen years ago and was very happy with the balance of grunt and controllability. It looks, on a more thorough rummage around, like I can get one posted over for about £220-230. That's much better pricing.
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13 Oct 2012, 12:21
PP2000 fault

by rookie » 12 Oct 2012, 19:12
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by rookie » 12 Oct 2012, 19:12

Not sure if I am in the correct forum but did not see anything listed solely for Lexia problems.

Anyway chaps, I need help.

Been some months since I last used the old pp2000. Switched the laptop on today and connected everything up, only to bit hit with the following on the PP start up screen

Exception....Component Returned Failure Code :...

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12 Oct 2012, 19:12
Berlingo Crew Cab Pick-Up?

by DickieG » 26 Sep 2012, 20:48
Last post by Timmo » 09 Oct 2012, 16:12
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by DickieG » 26 Sep 2012, 20:48
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I've just noticed this rather strange beast on eBay, an extended wheelbase Berlingo Crew Cab Pick-Up, anyone heard/know anything about these?

Looks like one for you Chris :lol:

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Isn't that LDV van/pick up not just a nissan serena with a bed on the back?? - one of The worst people carriers ever! Slower than moses!
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Last post by Timmo
09 Oct 2012, 16:12
hey Myglaren forked out yet?

by boristhespie » 06 Oct 2012, 22:26
Last post by boristhespie » 07 Oct 2012, 06:56
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by boristhespie » 06 Oct 2012, 22:26

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Sad to hear that.

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07 Oct 2012, 06:56
Dogs & anything else with 4 legs.

by Jaine » 04 Oct 2012, 12:26
Last post by Clogzz » 05 Oct 2012, 16:02
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by Jaine » 04 Oct 2012, 12:26
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Lets see your furry family
This is Dylan he is one year old bedlington whippet cross & an absolute star.

This is Loki she is 3 yrs old bedlington whippet cross.

This is Ziggy, my baby boy, he is two years old & a saluki greyhound. Rescue who had a terrible start to his life.

Also got two cats, Tiger & Sooty & two Degus called Ronnie &...

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Not a lurcher, she’s a pedigreed greyhound that we’ve rescued after her moronic owners couldn’t afford to keep greyhounds after the racing season.
She wasn’t going to be any good at racing … she runs like a kangaroo. :lol:
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05 Oct 2012, 16:02
How to Confuse a Welshman...

by CitroJim » 04 Oct 2012, 12:40
Last post by Citroenmad » 04 Oct 2012, 20:39
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by CitroJim » 04 Oct 2012, 12:40

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True story...

I was in Aberystwyth the other day, taking Robyn back to Uni...

It so happened I wanted a drink and a quick snack. I proceeded to visit a small supermarket in the vicinity of the first-year Uni halls.

I got my bottle of water and flapjack and proceeded to the only till open. In front of me was a queue of Freshers all laden down...

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Brilliant! :lol:

Freshers week is always an interesting time :roll:

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Last post by Citroenmad
04 Oct 2012, 20:39
car polish any recommedations?

by c.morewood » 31 Aug 2012, 16:32
Last post by Jaine » 04 Oct 2012, 09:57
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by c.morewood » 31 Aug 2012, 16:32

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I'm not sure if this is even worth a thread, but I'm dithering on which car polish to buy next. You see about 15 years ago I had a job lot of Turtle Wax polish and I've been slowly, about 4 times a year working my way through it. Now that its all but finished I'd be glad of any recomendations forum members may have.
I spotted a polish whilst...

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Bit late but I am also a Poorboys fan, thier natty wax etc is awesome.
I also am a fan of clay bars, I use Meguirs & on one of my Williams it ended up looking like a showroom car..I could not believe it.
Jaine

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04 Oct 2012, 09:57
A few of my previous cars

by Jaine » 02 Oct 2012, 17:45
Last post by Junkman » 02 Oct 2012, 20:11
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by Jaine » 02 Oct 2012, 17:45

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These are a very nice car, especially handling which was surprising

My lovely Prefect

Brilliant designed car

My A30

My 924 & MR2

My Williams

My favourite line up

Jaine :)

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They sure aren't growing on trees these days. Good luck!

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02 Oct 2012, 20:11
Any good courier to recommend?

by ecohouse1 » 06 Sep 2012, 12:28
Last post by Junkman » 02 Oct 2012, 02:25
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by ecohouse1 » 06 Sep 2012, 12:28

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Hi

I am looking to collect a recent e-bay item from England to get to Scotland.

Anyone recommend any company at a good price who picks up from a home address to delivers?

Cheers

Alan

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Avoid Yodel.

I always use onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;, sent loads of stuff, often laptops with them, and never had a problem.

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Parcel Monkey is the one I never had any issues with. I even send bicycles through them. Internationally.

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02 Oct 2012, 02:25
Tyre dressing products?

by waynedance » 30 Sep 2012, 17:36
Last post by Citroenmad » 01 Oct 2012, 19:19
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by waynedance » 30 Sep 2012, 17:36

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Ok used all the stuff from the likes of Halfords.

What do you all use?
What is the stuff that the pros use and brush on?

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Agree with the megs but as a quickie I love Turtlewax wet & black. So easy if you are in a rush & lasts a while too.

Is that the stuff in the clear spray bottle?

I used to use that before the Meguiars, very good but it does get on the wheels and sticks the brake dust.

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Last post by Citroenmad
01 Oct 2012, 19:19
Classic car shows

by Jaine » 01 Oct 2012, 16:00
Last post by Jaine » 01 Oct 2012, 17:50
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by Jaine » 01 Oct 2012, 16:00

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Just a rant..I love Battlesbridge car show but saw I could not enter the 205gti as it was pre 80's only allowed so parked in public car park only to go into the show & see 20 cars all post 80's Even an Aston Martin DB9. Rang the oirganisers this morning to ask about it & they stated some people book one car but turn up in a different newer one...

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I have the opposite problem. They never let me use the public car park with my half arsed Rover P6 parts car. I must park that shame-blob in the classic car parking area.

:-D

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Last post by Jaine
01 Oct 2012, 17:50
Anti-Citroen...

by Citroening » 02 Jun 2012, 13:10
Last post by addo » 29 Sep 2012, 09:37
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by Citroening » 02 Jun 2012, 13:10
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Came up behind this Poxhall Vectra this morning on the way to ACA (see spotted thread )...

Wondered what that sign said...

:lol:

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Oh, but it's so dangerous out there .

:roll:

Lexi would get along with Joe Jenkins, a rather outspoken American slater.
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Last post by addo
29 Sep 2012, 09:37
XMs and 605s in Ronin in this weeks Classic Car Weekly!

by red_dwarfers » 26 Sep 2012, 17:57
Last post by Junkman » 27 Sep 2012, 15:06
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by red_dwarfers » 26 Sep 2012, 17:57

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As above really, I could repeat myself but I might as well save wear on my keyboard. To be fair though, writing this has probably taken up more than repeating the title, oh well :D

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Gnah, Apple is for show-offs...

I could warm up to a 605 tough. Rare beasts indeed.

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Last post by Junkman
27 Sep 2012, 15:06
Quest TV last night

by spider » 24 Sep 2012, 10:49
Last post by spider » 27 Sep 2012, 11:27
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by spider » 24 Sep 2012, 10:49
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Did anyone see South Beach Classics on Quest (Freeview channel 38) last night ?

Amongst other things they had a white Peugeot cabrio (a RHD in America, probably a bit rare in itself?) although I missed nearly all that part. I think it was a 304 but I'm not sure.

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The supplied freeview box (we have one) is not brilliant. They are not free though ours was £40. One redeeming feature is its remote can be programmed to operate the tv too, Sky remote style in effect.

Regarding updates settings it has none, its a simple model. To compound matters the EPG time is an hour out since the clocks changed in March...
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27 Sep 2012, 11:27
Giant Caterpillar...

by CitroJim » 15 Sep 2012, 19:13
Last post by myglaren » 25 Sep 2012, 18:05
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by CitroJim » 15 Sep 2012, 19:13
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Xac and I saw this monster crawling along a paving slab by my conservatory door this afternoon.

bigcat.jpg

It's got to be a good two and a half inches long and a good half-inch in diameter..

Any idea what it is?

Xac thinks a big moth perhaps, or a bat?

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I've had wasp and bee stings aplenty, been bitten by a viper with very little effect but collapsed after a mozzy bite and ended up in hospital.
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25 Sep 2012, 18:05
So let me get this straight...

by Junkman » 24 Sep 2012, 16:10
Last post by CitroJim » 25 Sep 2012, 10:26
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by Junkman » 24 Sep 2012, 16:10

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Hello, I'm new here and there is one thing I noticed immediately.

Section Renault - 31 pages of threads
Section Peugeot - 81 pages of threads
Section Citroen - 500 pages of threads, despite there are separate sections for various models!

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come to Gloucestershire - there are hundreds of the buggers here! ;-)

There is in parts of Somerset too. And plenty of BXs. Where my dad lives I parked in the little town car park on day not so long ago and it looked like a mini CXM was taking place...

I put it down to there being a very good Indy Citroen specialist in the town who still sells...

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Last post by CitroJim
25 Sep 2012, 10:26
In which section do I show off my cars and brag about them?

by Junkman » 24 Sep 2012, 22:20
Last post by Xaccers » 24 Sep 2012, 22:22
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by Junkman » 24 Sep 2012, 22:20

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Subject says it all. Is there a showcase section anywhere?

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Well, you could start a blog in the blogs section, or if they are Citroens, there's the Citroen cool picture thread

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Last post by Xaccers
24 Sep 2012, 22:22
antipolution fluid

by citronut » 24 Sep 2012, 19:34
Last post by DickieG » 24 Sep 2012, 21:11
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by citronut » 24 Sep 2012, 19:34

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has anyone else heard this
someone tld me a dealer had told them
when a car comes in for the antipollution service they drain the fluid tank and fill it with diesel, and the system knows no different,

its the Eloy fluid the collects the particulates and traps them in the filter in the exhaust system,

so with it just running diesel through the...

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Some of that tale is true Malcolm, the Eolys tank can be refilled with diesel to fool the ECU into thinking that it's full, but IIRC the purpose of Eolys fluid is not to trap the particulates (the particulates filter does that) but to burn off the collected particulates by significantly raising the exhaust temperature when it's injected. To get...

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Last post by DickieG
24 Sep 2012, 21:11
Insurance pricing concerns

by spider » 17 Sep 2012, 11:16
Last post by addo » 23 Sep 2012, 11:06
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by spider » 17 Sep 2012, 11:16
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Just sat here after falling over from viewing my renew premium for the 106.

As far as I can tell (bear in mind I changed cars mid-year) the premium has increased by about 15% to 20% give or take a bit which is a substantial chunk of money.

I tried another companies online quote out of interest and that came out over £600 (I forget the actual...

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I was thinking more that he would (imagineably) be teaching Swedish backpackers to parasail. :twisted:
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Last post by addo
23 Sep 2012, 11:06
Base model charm

by spider » 15 Sep 2012, 14:45
Last post by Spaces » 22 Sep 2012, 23:15
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by spider » 15 Sep 2012, 14:45
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Perhaps its just me.

These days there seem to be some kind of charm with base model older vehicles, I'm kind of thinking of say a 3door 205D (something like a 'Junior' or 'XL') or perhaps a base model AX. No power mirrors / windows / locks etc, perhaps just power steering but nothing more.

The lack of electronics and complexity seem to shine...

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I don't disagree that Xantias are thoroughly decent cars, just that it's a shame a once-great company feels the need to copy the insane dullness of other modern cars. That I regularly use one says it all, I suppose. There is still greatness lurking in them and they suit our local roads to a tee, nothing is quicker or easier. But I do miss the high...
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Last post by Spaces
22 Sep 2012, 23:15
lost in cybor space???

by citronut » 18 Sep 2012, 19:47
Last post by myglaren » 19 Sep 2012, 18:13
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by citronut » 18 Sep 2012, 19:47

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ok who'z nicking the user avitars,
i see mine and Fanklins are missing :? :roll: :wink:

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I think Malcolm's is hosted on my PhotoBucket account.

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Last post by myglaren
19 Sep 2012, 18:13
Anyone here take the plunge?

by andmcit » 16 Sep 2012, 20:56
Last post by addo » 19 Sep 2012, 09:20
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by andmcit » 16 Sep 2012, 20:56

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56k mile Exclusive v6 with tan leather:
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Nice car - did someone here on the forum crumble to temptation here?

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I thought Andrew was canvassing support for a proposal to someone cherished.

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Last post by addo
19 Sep 2012, 09:20
"Friction Modifiers" in Trans/PAS Fluids

by addo » 10 Sep 2012, 00:20
Last post by xantia_v6 » 16 Sep 2012, 18:50
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by addo » 10 Sep 2012, 00:20

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I am concerned that people are misunderstanding these components of a fluid blend. The following is my layman's interpretation of reading over a number of years. While I did do thermofluids many years ago at uni, it never touched on petrochemical engineering and I was NOT a stellar student! :oops:

There seems to be a subconscious idea...

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Prompted to do some googling, a couple of (non-authoratative but interesting) links:

This one explains why Dextron will wear a transmission designed for type F (and maybe LT71141?) fluid.
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This one gives a bit of info of the use of frichtion modifiers in LSDs (the long post in the midle of the page)...

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Last post by xantia_v6
16 Sep 2012, 18:50
AUX input device for C5II audio?

by Citroenmad » 14 Sep 2012, 22:55
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by Citroenmad » 14 Sep 2012, 22:55

What does anyone with a C5II (facelift) use to connect an Ipod or similar to their cars audio system?

In the C5I I have a connects2, which is ok but not brilliant as the volume is very low.

After having the radio out of my C5II, there is very little room behind the dash/radio for an extra box from a connects2. Also, the C5II having a different...

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Last post by Citroenmad
14 Sep 2012, 22:55
"X" Shaped Keys

by addo » 12 Sep 2012, 13:38
Last post by spider » 14 Sep 2012, 11:33
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by addo » 12 Sep 2012, 13:38

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As shown below.

Were these used on other than the Peugeot 605? The cross blades are not like a Xantia key, and are slightly offset to each other.

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As far as I know its 605 only, unless they are the same as earlier Citroen keys but I've not seen one.

They don't suffer from the turning but not doing anything problem some of the later designs (806 / Expert van etc) do though very often.

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Last post by spider
14 Sep 2012, 11:33
blocking diagnostic's

by citronut » 13 Sep 2012, 09:20
Last post by DickieG » 13 Sep 2012, 11:58
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by citronut » 13 Sep 2012, 09:20

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i was talking to the guy at the CX/M/XANT Ralley who was selling new old stock from the back of a very shinny XANT,

he works for a citroen dealer in London, dont recall his name or the dealer he works for,

he was telling me the latest diagnostic device ( Diag box ) has to be conected to the internet and the technician has to log on before he can...

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That's been standard practice for several years by many if not most manufacturers Malcolm, Diagbox is the name of the software that's replaced Lexia, I believe you can still operate Diagbox without connecting to the manufacturer it just means you won't get the latest software updates.

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Last post by DickieG
13 Sep 2012, 11:58
I'm back

by spider » 18 Apr 2012, 14:19
Last post by spider » 11 Sep 2012, 16:03
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by spider » 18 Apr 2012, 14:19

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Well, sort of. I never really went away. Back into ownership I should say I suppose.

Have just purchased a '02 plate 106D, will stick some pics up with a bit of luck when I get my hands on it next week. Tis a one owner car, although I had noted a couple of minor things at a cursory glance.

The osf wing is a bit bent at the lower edge and there's...

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Fixed the very annoying key issue today. Basically the key in the drivers door would operate the central locking and unlock all the doors (no problem there) but would never (perhaps once in a hundred) lock the other doors.

I've had a new old stock actuator for ages for it, given the microswitch is part of it. What a job :evil: , I don't know why...

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Last post by spider
11 Sep 2012, 16:03
High CO emissions on a Xantia again - V6 this time...

by andmcit » 10 Sep 2012, 21:32
Last post by CitroJim » 11 Sep 2012, 13:01
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by andmcit » 10 Sep 2012, 21:32

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I've taken on a very very very late s1 V6 (on a V plate) which shows 140k and has a gorgeous gearbox, interior etc etc
yet it was destined to be weighed in as it's failed the CO emissions on the MOT. It had LPG fitted to it but it wouldn't
run on gas as there was electrical issues with the installation - this has now been removed and there are...

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Get it on a Lexia and check the MAP sensor and oxygen sensor. Don't randomly do things until you have been Lexia'd.

If it's idling high you have manifold air leaks.. Fix them.

The kitten may prevent a pass. You may have to get a proper one on there for the MOT. Those kittens are not up to the job.

Get the gas working. It'll then be tested as a...

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11 Sep 2012, 13:01

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