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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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An 'eejit' in admin has just noticed, and panic'd. Covering backsides. Something might happen! - Then DO something! And 'something' has been done.
It's the way of our present world.

Needless to say, no-one is going to say: It will be fine, just take it along to your nearest Citroen outlet - (hence the DO NOT DRIVE notice) - because then they will...
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23 Oct 2026, 07:21
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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AX Worth?

by mezuk04 » 12 May 2006, 13:12

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In regard to this vehicle (Im bored at work and find it fulfilling to read about Citroens on Ebay) would any of you agree that this car is worth £1k and although a car is worth what someone is prepared to pay, generally speaking is this estimate a little bit too much :shock:

Just out of curiousty really?

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The wheels do look very 'shunted' forward...interesting!

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15 May 2006, 08:19
QUICK turn on Deals on Wheels

by f00lzz » 14 May 2006, 19:35

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Channel 252 (Sky) featuring Citroen SM NOW

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I reckon you could easily buy and run a CX or DS, or possibly even SM, for the money involved in a new-ish prestige car. The depreciation and servicing money could easily keep a Citroen in tip-top condition and reliable, especially with the amount of time modern cars seem to spend in garages getting gremlins sorted out.

That way the Joneses...

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15 May 2006, 06:38
A New Old Car !

by ACTIVE8 » 02 May 2006, 13:58

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Well what do you think of this ! :)

They are still selling the 504 in Nigeria, although the shape of the lights does alter the appearance of the front end, and makes it look worse.

Also the estate as we knew it, has a model title like the current range, they have called it the 504 SW

Here's the link to the web site showing the options...

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Here's a CX that has had the lights changed, which changes the appearance of the car.

The car looks better with the original lights.

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12 May 2006, 07:45
Tyre blowouts and hydropneumatic suspension

by ChevronMicky » 04 May 2006, 20:11
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In years gone by, Citroen used to advertise quite strongly that their hydropneumatic suspended cars could suffer a blowout without any loss of control. They produced impressive video footage demonstrating the point on cars like the venerable GS and BX.

Today, however, you never see this referred to, which surprises me. So, would my C5 react...

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It's a front complete blowout that's the danger.

Yep, been there. Mine was in a T4 VW transporter, and I lunched the thing into the central barrier on the M25. Three tonnes of uncontrollable mush when the N/S front went pop!
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11 May 2006, 21:18
Is this what it seems?

by dean s » 06 May 2006, 19:23
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Spotted on ebay, but it seems to be older than the vendor states

Looks a nice motor, but it looks like a pre face lift.

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The reserve is more than £600 then :lol: From his reaction it looks like much more.
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09 May 2006, 06:29
Competition to the Honda Civic TV commercial

by 406 V6 » 22 Apr 2006, 18:21

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:D:D:D

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That's just pure quality :D

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07 May 2006, 13:41
BX Stunt

by ACTIVE8 » 02 May 2006, 16:08

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This BX below was used as a stunt vehicle for an advertisment for Chrispy crisps at the International Stunt Festival.

Apparently the stunt went wrong, so I hope the stuntman gets better soon.

Wonder why they chose the BX for this stunt ?

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I think it was meant to have gone into the water vertically,which would explain the cover over the screen- otherwise I'd have thought the screen would have been removed.

Looking on his website he seems to be a pretty experienced stuntman-but it looks like this time it went wrong for him.

Remember Tip Tipping, a very experienced stuntman who did...

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05 May 2006, 16:32
A MUST SEE WEBSITE

by mrchibbly » 05 May 2006, 06:33

Hi all
Sorry if you have already seen this link, but the more interest it gets the better.
In short this site is trying to get people power to drive down the cost of petrol and diesel......and i think it will work!!!!!
so go on...give it a click....Thanks all

www.pipelinecard.org

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05 May 2006, 06:33
Xantia RF reciever

by Sturdybloke » 02 May 2006, 14:03

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Any ideas on where the RF reciever is located on a Xantia? After my IR plip finally giving up the ghost I am not going to bother playing around with the Infa Red plip and reciever anymore. I have a cunning plan as baldrick would say, but first I need to find the elusive RF/UF/HF reciever. Many thanks - Anthony.

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Thanks for that wheeler.

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02 May 2006, 22:46
Cylinder Head Cures

by p20 » 01 May 2006, 19:09

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Hi, my dads got a problem with his cylinder head. The car starts fine, but after about 2mins, the exhaust starts steaming like a kettle. Clean white steam, no trace of oil. A mechanic friend has said the head has probably cracked. :cry:
He only needs the car to last for another 6-8wks until he can get a new one. He's heard of a fluid which can...

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Hello I have used something called K - seal and it sealed a badly leaking head gasket on a BX 16V, it was meant to be a temperary thing untill the gasket could be replaced. That was a year ago and no problems. Be worth a try.
Cheers.
Geoff.

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02 May 2006, 22:25
Look at this!

by Rob81 » 29 Apr 2006, 23:34

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Great colour too!

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The yellow tippex I've seen used on better-than-factory-new restored cars before - when owners assemble their car with all re-conditioned original parts. By original parts you should take it literally : all parts that came off the vehicle are re-conditioned. Only parts that can not be brought back to better-than-new condtion are then sourced as...

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01 May 2006, 22:46
2CV Extension

by ACTIVE8 » 25 Apr 2006, 11:00

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Well they are both air cooled !

:roll: Although it's more practical to have a lift up roof. :)

Also, I wonder why the owner didn't keep it in the Dub :wink: family, and put a Beetle on the roof.

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Apparently getting out of the car and walking round can be classed as jaywalking though.

Only in America could walking somewhere be unlawful, but slapping a Heath Robinson affair like that in a car be legal!

Gawd-dam! he was moovin' down the street by sorta movin' he feet about. Didn' look like he was burnin' any gas at all! We gotta make that...

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29 Apr 2006, 09:34
who are we all on citroen forum? citroen chat

by deian » 28 Apr 2006, 18:10

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I know I know this should be in the French Chat section, but how many of us go there? I go there maybe 5% of the time.

Anyway, I'm just wondering who we all are? Names, jobs, where we live, hobbies, age, wife/kids etc? Not too personal, just to shed some light on who we all are, maybe add a picture of yourself.

Who's first? :lol:

Also, would it...

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I'm a 49yr old mountain llama from Tibet.

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Last post by Homer
29 Apr 2006, 08:35
Roof box for ZX?

by James.UK » 26 Apr 2006, 17:43

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Hiya.

Anyone know how those boat shaped fibreglass roof box thingies fit to a ZX roof ?? I could do with one to carry things in when I go on holiday (to Dorset) shortly. :)

I dont fancy tieing it on with string and blue-tac. :oops: Might fall off at 70 mph.. lol :roll: :lol:

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May be of help to someone else.

www.roofbox.co.uk are very good for bars and boxes, even do a hire service and if you decide to buy they discount the hire charge.

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Last post by Homer
29 Apr 2006, 08:33
Modern Cars

by rossnunn » 21 Apr 2006, 19:47

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Do you think modern, mid > large family cars, look like they have been designed as a Estate first then choped back to form the Hatch/Saloon models?
Take a look around & you'll notice how much better the estates look.
Examples of this are;

Citroen C5, Vauxhall Vectra, Audi A6, Volvo V70

All these look, IMO, like they were 'ment' to be estates....

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Along the lines of Clio and Corsa saloons there is a zx saloon in China!!

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Last post by nxh66
29 Apr 2006, 03:14
1994 xantia only £295,395

by _kid_ » 28 Apr 2006, 01:41

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is this the bargain of the century

i was thinking of offering £290,000, do you think he will accept :?:

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What a bargain NOT, a car for the price of a house !

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Last post by ACTIVE8
28 Apr 2006, 22:36
And what's he talking about!??

by andmcit » 25 Mar 2006, 16:18

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Ok here's another on the forever amusing ebay...

So, does it work, or doesn't it? Sounds like a nice car though.

Andrew

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The bonfire guy must be really stupid not to notice that the feedback only counts once for each member that leaves feedback. Both IDs are no longer registered with eBay now.

When these listings were found the IDs were still current, so it appears that eBay has (so to speak) attended to them, and has done the right thing, and got rid of the time...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
28 Apr 2006, 09:17
FRENCHBITS

by redfrus » 26 Apr 2006, 09:37

HI MEMBERS,
HAS ANY ONE HAD ANY DEALINGS WITH EBAY MEMBER FRENCHBITS69,A CONTACT NUMBER OR ADDRESS WOULD BE HELPFULL.

THANKS REDFRUS

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26 Apr 2006, 09:37
2CV 24hr Race

by yangreen » 25 Apr 2006, 13:21

Hi

A team of girls are taking part in the 24hr race this year to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. It's perhaps the greatest racing challenge out there (if not the quickest) and the girls deserve your support!

Go here if you wish to donate.

It's this weekend and I'm sure you' be welcome to go and watch one of the most amazing racing...

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25 Apr 2006, 13:21
Returning to forum - should I buy a Xantia?

by AnotherStuart » 16 Apr 2006, 23:27

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Hi all,

I've been absent from the forum for quite a while - it was still Andyspares last time I logged in! I haven't bothered to get my old username back because I've long since dumped the email address it was associated with and it's probably not worth the effort anyway - don't think I ever said anything worthwhile ( with one notable exception -...

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Returning to forum - should I buy a Xantia?

YES !

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Last post by ACTIVE8
25 Apr 2006, 11:20
Can't get search to work correctly.

by samtronic » 25 Apr 2006, 00:18

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Hi,

I can't seem to get the search function to work correctly:
If I for example search for 'xantia hdi' and select 'Search for all terms', I get 113 hits and the 6 threads in 2006 are from Apr 22, 23 and 24.

That can't be right! Only 6 threads containing xantia and hdi in 2006, and all in the last few days?

A search for xantia returns 1661 hits...

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What I find strange, is that the topic James mentioned is 'Cit Peugeot mist jets.' and contains the words 'mist' and 'jets' many times, yet a search for mist jets doesn't find it.
Not even a search on the whole site (default) can find it. Maybe it is just me, but neither Opera nor Internet Explorer can find it (and I can't see what difference the...

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25 Apr 2006, 10:53
Best Wax & Polish inc. Colour Restorer

by Pheonix » 13 Apr 2006, 21:52

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Hi All,

Just thinking my car could probably do with a polish and wax soon as the paint work is looking a little tired.

There are also a few light scratches which are down to the undercoat and therefore slightly white on the roof, so ideally I'd like to clear these up a bit.

Was wondering if these colour replacement wax products are any good?...

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Windows are easy and cheap to get shiny- just dilute some vinegar in water, put it in one of those cheapy hand sprayers, spray it on the glass, wipe it over, and rub it with screwed up newspaper.

They will gleam like they've never done before 8)

Meant to add, scratches down to the primer can be dealt with by using the cheapo smart fix: kids wax...

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18 Apr 2006, 10:28
Can somebody please identify this car????

by born2die » 11 Apr 2006, 18:50

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I just dont know what it could be??

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Thanks how are you finding quizzila :lol:

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14 Apr 2006, 22:26
E-bay advice please

by ssray » 10 Apr 2006, 21:16

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As i`m selling my BX estate on e-bay soon it has mot till nov and 5mths tax,i hav noticed that a lot of cars on e-bay are sold with no tax, so am i in a better postion to sell if i leave it taxed or should i sorn it and just leave the mot on it?
Cheers Ray

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Factor the road tax into the price you want - make it clear in the advert that there is a minimum you will take for the car - sans tax, and a desired amount where the tax would be included - offer to negotiate the tax on the final price if it does not hit your minimum.

E.g. I just sold my ZX on eBay - I wanted £500 for the car including the road...

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11 Apr 2006, 16:27
hdi tuning boxes for citroen and peugeot

by 1939 » 11 Apr 2006, 15:49

sorry guys the post is 18 eurs £12 sorry about that

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11 Apr 2006, 15:49
hdi tuning boxes for citroen and peugeot

by 1939 » 11 Apr 2006, 15:47

just bought a hdi tuning box from germany and fitted it the tuning box was 99 eurs in enlish money £70 post is 18 eurs £12 the box and the help from the guy called andre is great very help full the fitting instructionc are in english also come s with a 14 day money back warrnty is you dont like it 2years full warrnty on the tuning box if you email...

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11 Apr 2006, 15:47
Diesel SM....

by Rob81 » 29 Mar 2006, 12:27
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What's everybodys thoughts on this?

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It also contains further information, and pictures about the offset big ends that fastandfurryous has mentioned about in his previous post.
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11 Apr 2006, 10:49
Renault breakdowns & other M1 spots

by PowerLee » 09 Apr 2006, 14:47

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Hi

Today I travelled up the M1 from junction 15 to 33 & back again to collect something I won off Ebay.

On the northbound trip I spotted TWO, not one but TWO Laguna IIs & 1 early Scenic broken down on the hard shoulder.

On the southbound return trip I spotted one early Megane broken down.

Now what does this tell us about Renault reliability...

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Here is some information listed below, from a Delorean specialist in the U.K.

Q: Are they all the same colour?

A: All cars left the factory in unpainted stainless. Some were painted at dealerships, others have been painted due to body damage. The interior came in two colours, grey and black, with the exception of two of the three gold cars...

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10 Apr 2006, 14:03
French car members meetings.

by James.UK » 17 Mar 2006, 13:40

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Anyone interested in organising meetings this year? We have had a few in the Northern area and I have enjoyed them all :) And met some very nice people in the process...

It's a bit cold at the moment but it will soon be spring, so maybe nows the time to sort things out, lay some plans, fix some dates, before we all get too busy..

I have missed...

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I'm up for a meet!

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09 Apr 2006, 09:09
Motorway Cameras.

by demag » 07 Apr 2006, 22:50

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Just received this minutes ago:

Subject: M42 Junctions 3 to 7b Speed Cameras
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> between junctions 3 & 7b on the M42 is scheduled to go live.
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> There are 276 Digital Cameras...

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The 'specs' enforcement camera's have been in use at roadworks on the North bound side of the M42 after J10 at roadworks for some weeks untill recently. Just to be different...I think they are better than the Gatso type because you don't get the 'slam on the brakes' at the camera scenario and anyway... how do you get drivers to stick to the...

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09 Apr 2006, 08:53
Xsara and c5 owners opinions please

by den169 » 14 Feb 2006, 10:05

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Hi guys been looking for a xsara or c5 estate diesel. Now a towbar firm i know says don't get a c5 everyone who comes in for a towbar moans about faults and problems with the c5 just wondered if anyone here can give me there opinion on the c5 are they trouble would i be better going for the xsara or sticking with a xantia like i have now.
cheers

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The c5 is multiplexed, like the later 406, current 307 and various other cars.

All of which seem to have major problems with the electronics. To me, that's far too much of a co-incidence.

Personally, I don't think PSA have quite worked out how to make a multiplex system on a car that actually works properly.

Get something with a proper wiring...

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Last post by PowerLee
07 Apr 2006, 19:34
well done to citroen's hydractive

by deian » 29 Mar 2006, 21:26
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i must admit, citroen have hit it right on the head with this hydractive suspension business,

how on earth other manufacturer haven't cottoned on to this technique?

I know many are sceptical, but a after reading a few articles and a few hours on a forum, it will be plain clear that it's just basic hydraulic/pneumatics that works well, and above...

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Better than traffic lights, do it at the car wash....Their were about 3 cars infront and 2 behind so i thought i'd have a wee play.......HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW....something out of the seven dwarfs me' thinks.

It was brilliant looking at the people in disbelief lol
However they may have thought I converted a normal car to a pimp mobile and...
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05 Apr 2006, 08:26
For when life gets a bit boring...

by andmcit » 03 Apr 2006, 22:25

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Or IF you fancy standing out from the crowd...
Yes, and it is French car related!

Go on, you know you want to!! :wink:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: :lol:

Andrew :wink:

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Checking the bands website, as I have never heard of them.

Have you ?

Yes I thought not. :D

I found only one picture that shows the vehicle, and only in the background.

The band looks very nice, :wink: can't say the same for this vehicle.

That conversion must have taken quite a bit of work, time and money.

Although as to who would...

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04 Apr 2006, 21:24
Cit Peugeot mist jets.

by James.UK » 07 Feb 2006, 02:44
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Having had a really good look at what would be involved fitting 407 jets to a ZX I have come to the conclusion that the best way to do it would be to drill holes and fit Xsara jets on top of the bonnet in the usual place. :roll: :?

Personaly I will keep the existing ones on the ZX for the time being.. But will change those on the Peugeot 306 for...

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Update.. The back of the jet (furthest from screen when in place) is held in by an upside down shaped plastic 'tick'.. The short leg restricts it from moving downward. So I cut about a 64th of an inch off of it, and that has allowed the back edge to move downward, thus raising the position that the water from the jet hits my screen.. It works fine...
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01 Apr 2006, 16:39
The most reliable cars!

by Honda » 24 Mar 2006, 19:07
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This forum is all about reliability and repairing. Since some members are asking advice on which model to buy, and since many live in UK, check this link with relevant statistics obtained in UK about reliability by brand:

>>> Reliability by brand in UK <<<

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I still think that the Cit ZX 1.9 diesel pre 1994 facelift was one of the most reliable cars ever built. :D After 14 years, mine is still in better condition and more reliable than some two year old cars on the road when I first started driving... The fact that there doesn't seem to be a comparable replacement for it is a worry though, :? but...
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Last post by James.UK
01 Apr 2006, 14:09
Mobile PayPal

by ACTIVE8 » 24 Mar 2006, 15:52

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Apparently PayPal is going mobile.

It's being tested in America by Ebay, and is due to be released in America, Canada, and the U.K. within the next few weeks.

Here's a link so you can look at the news report.

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Yes there can be problems but when you consider the amount of transactions everyday its not bad going is it to only have a few reported problems?Shame about thier fees though,must be making millions.

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Last post by matt
29 Mar 2006, 16:35
BX vs. Xantia

by deian » 16 Mar 2006, 21:10
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Which is best, I know some of you will be biased about your own cars, and of course the Xantia is the heavier more modern replacement for the BX, but which do you prefer? I've got a mk2 xantia, i've been in a BX ages ago and found it quite good. But I love the Xantia, and it's gotta be the best car i've ever driven ever. Both are different. Both...

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:!: I vote for the BX :!:

I've found the Xantia is better built, with less plastic, and also less noisy. However, it got too heavy! Too heavy for the available engines, any way.

Have droven the BX 16V and the Xantia HDi. Sold both for reliability problems, but the BX 16V provided an incomparably better driving experience.
Aceleration on the...
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29 Mar 2006, 14:34
DS design inspires owner to make his car more aerodynamic !

by ACTIVE8 » 09 Dec 2005, 12:13

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This apparently has a Citroen connection :shock: according to the description below the picture.

Although I would rather have a real 8) DS, than a Robin based so called look alike. :D

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Although it's possibly a tad too low in the bonnet that 2CV looks like it's been modified to take a GS engine thus requiring the longer nose & wings - if it has it's been converted better than some I've seen...

Andrew

So, if that 2CV does have a GS engine in its modified front end, then I suppose it should be called a 2CV GT. :wink:

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Last post by ACTIVE8
29 Mar 2006, 08:26
How to improve the IR plip?

by Sturdybloke » 25 Mar 2006, 18:51

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Its nice to have a Citroen that needs no mechanical ( :shock: But for how long?) work doing to it. But The other day got me thinking, as it was raining and I was taking a brisk run across the compound back to the car I noticed that the range of the remote locking plip is not that good. So, the next day in the dry I was testing the range of the...

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I always found they were worse in the rain.

How about turning the reciever upside down and putting the plastic bubble outside the car? :lol:

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Last post by Homer
28 Mar 2006, 14:12
Xantia ACTIVA questions... (vs BMW e30 325i)

by deian » 05 Mar 2006, 11:39
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Having previously owned an e30 325i (170bhp 2.5 inline 6pot), I'm wondering whether an Activa would closely match my needs, I miss my old 325, but one of the many reasons of not buying another one is the fuel consumption. SO...

I know the Activa has 150bhp and is probably lighter, so power to weight ratio would be good, how solid is the engine on...

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I agree the CT lump is a bit slow and tedious.....until you wind the boost out :wink:

(207bhp/247lbft on the rollers last year in a friends) :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
27 Mar 2006, 16:48
Staying in the fold..

by mbunting » 23 Mar 2006, 15:48

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Well, I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that my plans to leave french cars in favour of a Rover 420sdi have suffered a setback caused by my purchase of what may be another ebay bargain ( 3 of 3 now ) - a 405 STDT estate !

Needless to say, the 2.0 GTX estate will soon be up for sale. A shame because it's a great car, but I simply can't afford £15...

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Hi

Yeah that should be fine, Ill have a look in the loft over the weekend & see if theres any other 405 related bits up there.

Its about time I had a big sort out, Theres 405 bits dotted all round the house lol.

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Last post by PowerLee
25 Mar 2006, 14:16
Veggie oil price increase

by FrenchLeave » 16 Mar 2006, 16:04

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Went shopping today, the price of veggie oil has suddenly shot up from 35p a litre to 50p a litre in both Aldi and Asda.

By the time you add fuel duty (as we all do), that destroys the financial incentive to be eco-friendly.

Ah. well! Back to the derv pumps.

Derek

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Still £1.25 for three litres in local Morrisons.

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Last post by micitroen
22 Mar 2006, 19:27
Does anyone have a gobbledeegook translator...?

by andmcit » 16 Mar 2006, 21:06

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Over the years I've got used to incomprehensible listings on ebay but does anyone have a spare Citroen anteater!?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sad really isn't it - you could give him the benefit of the doubt and say he's foreign, but I feel from the description it's just may be due to other reasons....

:wink:

It's beyond...

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Well the auction appears to have been edited yet again, because all the odd excessive spaces have now gone. Although the spelling, including missing letters has still not been attended to. :roll:

Also now it appears the auction has been ended early. [-( Maybe he's thrown the rattle out of the pram,
and doesn't want to sell it anymore, it's...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
22 Mar 2006, 12:06
At the auction..

by mbunting » 20 Mar 2006, 19:18

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At the auction in Chesterfield tonight, there was a nice looking 405 (curved dash) petrol which only bid to about 150.

There was also ( which I had my eye on ) a 5dr ZX 1.9D - very good condition internally and externally - pretty new tyres all corners, spare unused, clean, straight, two lady owners, plenty of mot.

They came around to starting...

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I asked the guy to pop the bonnet, I undid the radiator cap - the car enthusiastically responded by washing my hands, mouth, nose and glasses with high pressure coolant :o ( it was coolant, not water, and luckily it was cold !).

Needless to say, soaked, I put the cap back on, shut the bonnet, and let the driver take it into the hall, and it bid...

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Last post by Kowalski
20 Mar 2006, 22:56
What would you do if there was a world catastrophe

by 406 V6 » 13 Mar 2006, 22:10

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Just to spice things up a bit and to give some ideas. One never knows...

Okay, what would you do, if, for any out of this world reason, severe floodings, sudden temperature drop, nuclear winter, etc (name another apocaliptical scenario), all the power would cease, or become extremely rare. How would you deal with this, and manage to, well,...

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A lot depends upon the catastrophy - and whether or not you're in a position to miss it's initial onslaught! You'd need a different strategy for short term upheavals or for long term survival. Initially (in either case) it'll be the basics: water, shelter, warmth and food; and possibly first aid...

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Last post by davek-uk
17 Mar 2006, 09:54
Anybody want to talk me out of it??

by ssray » 14 Mar 2006, 09:37

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As we are moving soonish i am thinking of getting rid of my bx estate(1.9d na) as i will have to spend more time on the m/way.
so i`d like something quiter and more able to cope with modern traffic.
the budget is probably what i can get for the bx(2-300) +400ish.
my list is vw passat,xantia or zx all non estate versions.
i like the first not sure...

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the build quality of the BX might not be as high as the XANTIA but a BX is easyer to mend and far less complicated,you oviously are not driving it right if its not keeping up with modern traffic,my daugters dersh keep up and its only gas flowed 602cc,BXCLUSIVE for ever
regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
17 Mar 2006, 09:51
leeds stainless exhaust reccomendation

by mipster » 03 Mar 2006, 09:03

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I need to replace part of the exchaust on my 2.1TD Xantia, and I'm thinking of going stainless.

has anybody got a reccomendation on a supplier in Leeds? or nationally that delivers.

mipster

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And to answer myself....

I did't go stainless on the xantia but I've just picked up the xsara after having a full system fitted by longlife in leeds.

Service was excellent and the exhuast looks really good. They have my recommendation.

mipster

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Last post by mipster
16 Mar 2006, 14:17
industry standards for technicians

by pugxpert » 10 Mar 2006, 08:04
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did you know there are industry standards being rolled out for automotive technicians? Its a bit like corgi register for our plumber but for cars.Each technician will be assesed for skils at 3 posible levels,service,diagnostic and master technicians.with modern day cars getting more complex i see this is a good idea as far too many people work on...

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modern day cars are more complex ,but when they go wrong you need to know the systems ,water in electronic units is the worse you would not beleive the greif that causes and how long it takes to find.i see maim dealers having 2 parts to a workshop one side doing routine servicing and the other doing diagnostic work.
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Last post by pugxpert
15 Mar 2006, 16:56
A Different Registration number !

by ACTIVE8 » 16 Jan 2006, 17:49

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I wonder if this seller has sold any of these to a French person, or if any have been fited to a French car. :) LOL

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Its back again, with a fiver knocked of the price;

...still no bids!

Wow ! :shock:

Amazing price reduction now it's a bargain !

NOT !

Yes, even now there are still no bids !

Which is not surprising.

Looks like it will be relisted again !

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Last post by ACTIVE8
14 Mar 2006, 11:41
Cylinder Head Locating Tool Set for R16 1150 series

by sveris » 20 Feb 2006, 21:07

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Everybody,

I'm a new memeber as of this afternoon, and am active on the Yahoo Groups for lotuseuropa and renault16. Another memeber of both groups suggested that I post this information on Froggy Forum, and a member there suggested this forum.

I have a set of Renault Head Locating Tools for the R16 1150 engine series, that I purchased in the...

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Here is the latest information concerning the tools set.

The two (2) locating dowels will now be made of 416 stainless steel. That way, nobody will have to be concerned about corrosion.

The U-gauge will be a cast out of urethane resin. The prototype was drop tested on concrete about 10 times, and it held up just fine. A picture of the Renault...

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Last post by sveris
11 Mar 2006, 20:29

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