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Improvements to embedded video links - including youtube

by xantia_v6 » Yesterday, 06:56 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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I have installed a new extension on the forum which changes the facility for embedding video links in posts.

The old tags are gone, there are now new tags available, but most of the time you won't need them, as just dropping the url of a video into the post should create the thumbnail.

e.g. puttng

into a post (with no tags) produces:

Even...

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OK in Firefox, broken in Chromium.

OK, fixed - it was my copy of Chromium that was broken.

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Yesterday, 23:06
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 05:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, Peugeot & DS Automobiles) 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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There might be a problem getting in touch at the moment if this news piece is to be believed.

Vauxhall owner Groupe PSA said on Monday it was shutting its European car plants, including two in the UK, due to coronavirus fears, in a retrenchment that echoes similar plans by rivals such as Fiat-Chrysler and Renault. PSA said operations across...
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30 Mar 2020, 12:48
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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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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Last post by white exec
24 Jan 2020, 17:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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Last post by myglaren
10 Nov 2018, 22:01
Activa Stickies

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:55

All the sticky threads from this forum are now in Activa Stickies

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04 Jan 2010, 19:55

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Activa Spotting - Post all eBay and etc. Finds here

by CitroJim » 10 Oct 2008, 14:42
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Please use this thread to post any Activas you may find for sale on eBay and elseware in this thread.

This is for the benefit of those looking for an Activa and to hopefully save some from the automotive knacker man and the Pugger Death Squads :evil:

Thanks.

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This has been a quiet thread recently, I've seen one or two for sale but they are certainly getting thin on the ground now.

Here is one, which surely deserves a good home. Early series one with tax and test for £395, a bargain.

Activa for sale
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23 Oct 2013, 20:00
Activa Tyre Testing Thread

by KP » 14 Aug 2009, 08:22
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Ok i know this comes up a lot of times but thought it would be better to centralise it and if the Mod of the forum is ok, for it to maybe be a sticky???

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Jim, I think your Bridgestones are Potenza ER300s :lol:

They're the ones Chris :D
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17 Jun 2011, 05:52
Register - forum member's Activas

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 19:24
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This is work in progress and maybe a reference/starting point for a
format that will hopefully/eventually be quite informative and useful?

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N809 BNA
Colour - Green ERYCR
RP - 6945CJ
Status - Off road since '07

Spec -...

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With the 3LTR part of its registration, you'd think it's a candidate for V6-ing.
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08 May 2011, 22:12
Roadtests & reviews

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 22:09
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A review repeated in it's entirety from here:

The eye of the beholder

A review by Robert Parnham on Citroen Xantia Activa 2.0 Turbo
November 13th, 2003

Author's product rating:
Citroen Xantia Activa 2.0 Turbo - rated by robert_parnham

• Safety - Satisfactory
• Comfort - Excellent
• Road Handling - Excellent
• Looks - Satisfactory
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Ive another test I have in paper form to scan and put in here, ill do it soon.

Just noticed though, that green Activa in the above pictures isnt wearing an Activa front bumper .... it must have wider wings though, or maybe not?

Its the 2 ltr 16v which had narrow wings and also the 205/55 tyres, all others had bigger wings and tyres. The lower...
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05 Apr 2011, 07:58
How to make a Substitute Rear Ram Bush

by CitroJim » 20 Feb 2011, 11:41

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All explained here

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I am in the process of a tutorial about MP3.2 ECU now. How to Unlock, Immo of that Bosch thing etc.

That will be extremely valuabale information Lefteris :D

Well done on doning that, it's normally a bit of a showstopper...

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21 Feb 2011, 11:17
Correcting the Activa lean

by Xaccers » 15 Jan 2010, 12:38

Ah correcting the Activa lean :)

You will need:
1 tape measure with 73mm marked
1 torch
1 short magnetic spirit level
2 13mm spanners
Ramps/pit - basically anything that lets you get under the front of the car with it's front wheels on something solid that's high enough as not to squish you should the car drop all the way down to low and make a...

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15 Jan 2010, 12:38
Readers Rides - Activa gallery

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 23:53
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Any budding photographers out there who have an eye for the lines
of the Activa? Their Activa even!? :D

These are two offerings from Citroen:

and radioactive red

Andrew

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Thats a very nice picture Gareth 8) Thats my favourite colour for a S2 Xantia, you dont see many.

I believe cars are there to be used, however our Xms, C15 and traction rarely if never see winter roads, only if needs must if they need something doing.

Ive not washed my C5 for 3 weeks and im feeling guilty now, as its looking shocking, its...
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Last post by Citroenmad
11 Jan 2010, 23:39
Activa Buyers Guide

by CitroJim » 11 Oct 2008, 20:40

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Generally speaking, the Activa is very similar to a normal Xantia and all the usual checks apply when vetting a potential purchase. So look carefully at Strut Tops, the Heater Matrix and so on. This guide will concentrate on those areas to check that are very much Activa-Specific.

If you have no pevious experience of an Activa and are...

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Thanks Andrew :D Brilliant!

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11 Jan 2010, 21:05
Removing an Activa CT engine

by XantiaMan » 26 Oct 2009, 19:41

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Whilst this is still fresh in my mind, i thought i would write this down as a brief guide on how to remove an Activa engine. Although the procedure is fairly straight forward and applies to other engines in Xantia's.

1) Slacken the front wheel bolts. Set the suspension in high, and place axle stands under the front jacking points. Lower the...

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Gareth, that's excellent :D Although Activa-specific, it basically holds true for any Xantia engine removal.

Using the built-in lifting eyes on the engine is the very best way to hoist. In theory at least, if you use equal length chains on them up to the hook of your engine crane, the engine and gearbox should tilt to the correct natural angle...

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Last post by CitroJim
26 Oct 2009, 22:59
Activa Sphere Compatibility

by CitroJim » 17 Oct 2008, 21:16

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Activa specific spheres are now not generally easily available except from Citroen. They can of course be regassed if in good condition.

However, what to do if a sphere has failed and won't take a regas? Sphere diaphragms can fail from being run flat and these cannot be replaced.

In extremis, spheres from a normal Hydractive Xantia can be...

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Have you seen the Activa club france .doc with the fitment of grey C5 spheres
on adapters - bigger surface area of diaphragm on same volume and
alternative jet . Interesting stuff:

The link is miles long as it's using a Google page translation French>>English

Andrew

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Last post by andmcit
23 Oct 2009, 21:21
How you can repair an Activa RAM to prevent it from leaking*

by KevMayer » 20 Oct 2008, 20:10

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*Was originally:

How can you protect a RAM to prevent it from leaking ?

I believe this should be made a sticky in this Activa area as this is usually
a big deal issue that will keep many Activae off the road and/or failing an
MOT. So, over to Kev's original post:

The small rubber leak off pipes on my rams are currently ok, but on my...

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Well done Kev, that's inspired :D

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15 Mar 2009, 17:52
Links

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 21:11
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Activa Club France
with Google translation to English built in!! :D
Some relevant interesting stuff here!

And for something totally different:
Xantia Club CZ
...again with translation; quite fun with the Google surreal filter on! ;)

Activa manual information here (incomplete):

Andrew

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nice and flat round this corner:

Activa magic.
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Last post by Village
29 Oct 2008, 14:58
Activa door badges

by Citroenmad » 03 Jul 2012, 21:36

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My Activas door badges are looking a bit old, they are starting to delaminate on the backs, they look a bit like a bad chrome door strip. One is worse than the other.

Im not sure if they are still available new, however having bought a black 136mm for the boot from ebay and it being of original quality, im looking at getting the smaller badges...

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I have my old activa badges, they dont have any sticky stuff left on them but they are in good nick if you would like them (and have something to stick them on with)?

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Last post by Dommo
15 Jul 2012, 22:38
Part number Sticky

by KP » 22 Feb 2010, 17:58

Just thought it would be a good idea to start putting activa specific parts in a stickies thread for easy reference. :)

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22 Feb 2010, 17:58

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