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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

by GiveMeABreak » 18 Mar 2018, 13:26 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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Please note the new ' Diagnostics ' sub forum that has been added to the main page.

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Link to New Diagnostic Forum

As some of you will be aware, we had merged all the Lexia & Diagbox related threads. This was kept in the Citroen technical forum. However because this topic has grown significantly over the years as the software and...

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Please note that if you want to see new posts from the Diagnostic Forum, you will need to SUBSCRIBE to the forum. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Subscribe button.

This needs to be done because it is a new sub-forum, and therefore will not be in your existing subscriptions.

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26 Mar 2018, 00:38
Member Email Addresses

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

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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220 tyres and cutting out

by Bilkob » 27 May 2018, 09:02
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So, the answer is yes, you can run 220 tyres on the front of a CX, or at least they are fine on my GTI Turbo. It now sports 220s on the front and 200s on the rear, doesnt look too daft and drives fine
It cut out again the other day, in the really hot humid weather we've had, this time while driving at slow speed, after a lot of sitting and...

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Right, back on target. Today I let the car run to cutting out, took a good 10 minutes, but just before it cut, the throttle became increasingly unresponsive and the car sounded like it was missing if held at say 1500 rpm......
Then it cut out. I quickly cracked the fuel union after the pressure regulator and............... there was fuel!
But not...
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05 Jun 2018, 16:50
Radiator Fans

by cit5625 » 19 May 2018, 19:27

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On my Turbo 1 the two fans on the radiator operate when required but only one fan goes into full action if needed. Anyone got any ideas? Does it make a difference which wire goes to which terminal on the radiator sensor? I'm sure it must but not sure which wire goes where. In normal driving on the motorway where does your temp. needle sit...mine...

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Three things to clean up on the relays
- external blade connectors
- relay socket connections (insert a small piece of folded fine glasspaper, with a squirt of contact cleaner)
- internal contacts of each one (cover should prise off)

If they look in bad shape, just renew all three. They're a standard and inexpensive item; any motor factor (or...

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30 May 2018, 06:34
Wiper motor rebuild

by Bilkob » 31 Mar 2018, 07:59

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As per title, I'm sure there was a thread on here about the above.........?

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Oh, it hasn't rained for a bit so I've moved on!

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15 May 2018, 06:28
220 tyres on a GTI TURBO

by Bilkob » 13 May 2018, 19:16

Does anyone have any views, thoughts, horror stories on the above.
Only asking as I can't find any 210 TRXs at the mo but can get some 220s. My car is on std metric T-slots.

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13 May 2018, 19:16
CX to the Ardennes this time!

by Bilkob » 07 Apr 2018, 09:23

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So, buoyed by its trip to Flanders last week, on Weds/Thurs just gone a friend and I embarked on a slightly longer trip to the Ardennes and (hopefully!) Back :-D
The trip did not start well as my fears were realised as the sodding thing cut out at passport control and then wouldn't restart....... :oops: In my panic to move it I churned it over on...

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The Citroen tradition of exposed front-end relays continued for many years: XM suffered these too, affecting headlights, cooling fans, ignition control, glowplug operation and ABS - but easy enough to clean up.

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12 Apr 2018, 07:35
CX vs The Rest - video

by jwalshe » 11 Dec 2013, 14:33

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Slalom test etc against the competition of the day.

Proof the CX was - and still is in my view - the finest car in the world! Its composure on the ride and handling test is incredible.

Worth watching from around 9 minutes and 15 seconds.

oZfB2sNEsU0

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Slalom test etc against the competition of the day.

Proof the CX was - and still is in my view - the finest car in the world! Its composure on the ride and handling test is incredible.

Worth watching from around 9 minutes and 15 seconds.
oZfB2sNEsU0

I remember this road test video.

It was the off-road / assault course clip at 15:42 in the...

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11 Apr 2018, 14:50
Iain's Barn Finds

by wurlycorner » 05 Feb 2018, 20:12
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They're finds - in that although I parked them up there, it's been about 3-4 years since I last saw them... But I have found that they are still there!

Metallic blue S1 GTi T1 in front, ex Gerry Dennigan (if any members on here remember him and if I've spelt that correctly...) ABS and Air-Con, non-sunroof.
Metallic Grey S2 T1 GTi Turbo in rear,...

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....Let's just say that the former owner was very 'eccentric' and didn't win too many fans in the area... It was probably his wish to be buried on his land and... Well I can envisage it's possible either no undertaker was involved, or he was a bit 'moody' :lol:

You can be buried on your own land if, I think, you have notified the local council...
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11 Apr 2018, 11:27
Flanders and back

by Bilkob » 29 Mar 2018, 08:06

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So, last night back from a whirlwind 700mile round trip in the CX to Belgium to watch a bike race, visit a few WW1 memorials and stock up on beer!
The car ran faultlesly and sat rock steady for hours at motorway speeds, and occasionally a sniff more.
It was also fine at chasing a hectic bike race round Flemish farm tracks, and then carried 3 tired...

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Judging by the state of the roads and the sodden field this Flanders could be EPIC

It has all the ingredients to make it so ;)

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29 Mar 2018, 12:00
Citroen CX lost gear

by 9000se » 21 Nov 2017, 18:28

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Hi All,

Having had some luck with the headgasket (with a sealant) and changed the alternator recently, I ran into an issue on the way home.

Driving along a dual carriage way in 5th, the traffic came to a halt and I shifted down, but at that point the gear lever became loose and the further I can go to the left is now in the middle.

I was able...

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Thanks! Really appreciate the guide, I managed to sort it out...but it doesn't feel very secure once put back. So I bought some wiper clips to try and secure it (yet to come...)

Googling didn't find me a replacement rod, but am wondering if the saxo/106 would fit...mmm

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26 Mar 2018, 13:06
Cylinder head/block temp sensor

by Bilkob » 19 Mar 2018, 21:51

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My GTI Turbo passed it's MOT today-(hooray!) and the drive there and back was fairly congested and lumpy and slow. Some may be familiar with my car's Hot idling/cutting out issues, I solved this on this trip by just turning it off if the traffic looked really bad!
Anyhoo, after a lengthy discussion with my ace auto electrician we're now suspecting...

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You've got an SM??!!!!!!!!🤤

Yep and it never ceases to amaze me how a distributor and triple carb setup idles nice and steady hot or cold. Meanwhile the CX’s electronic fuel injection and ignition can’t be relied on to do the same!

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24 Mar 2018, 16:13
GTI TURBO. Oil cooler. Intercooler

by Bilkob » 12 Feb 2018, 12:02

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Firstly thanks to C-GAT crankcase breather cleaned out, car still cuts out when hot, etc........ :rofl2:

A couple of questions,
Has anyone ever fitted an after market oil cooler to a GTI Turbo 1 , or seen/heard if it's possible?
Also, is it remotely possible to fit an intercooler to a T1?????? or far easier to fit all the T2 bits?

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I recall it being discussed yonks ago in cx-l, but sadly there is no archive online of those posts I think?nn Not sure if you can search the google groups site? (I forget)
Failing which Neil may be able to advise.

You can always start very thin and slowly shim it up. I think you need to invest in some gaskets though, so you can be sure of...

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14 Feb 2018, 09:50
CX GTI TURBO crankcase breather

by Bilkob » 02 Feb 2018, 22:43

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Does it have one???

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Rocker cover, small diameter.
Back of the block, in to the air box large diameter

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04 Feb 2018, 10:36
CX VIP material wanted

by Strop » 03 Dec 2015, 12:53

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Hi, Does anyone know if it is still possible to source the material used for the VIP interiors?

Thanks

Laurie

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The black/grey herringbone?
I would imagine it's unlikely to be on the shelf anywhere, but would be possible to get it made up.
Try some of the aftermarket auto trimmers?

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23 Dec 2017, 11:21
speedo drive gear ratio question

by sonoramicommando » 04 Oct 2016, 22:11

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Hi,
A bit of a silly question - I have a spare rolling drum speedo I want to chuck on a non-CX, so wanting to know the speedo gear ratio to see if the speedo reading will work out.
Cheers,
Sam

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Ha don't give up if you've got a plan! If it's the black-on-yellow then it's a series one and I reckon they are all the same speed. They're meant to work behind a magnifying lens too, the lens vanished with the yellow drums around 1981 when the later ones came alog with the black drum and no lens. The early ones are my faves..

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06 Oct 2016, 22:11
Gauging interest - collection must go

by andmcit » 02 May 2015, 18:02
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I'm back so I must still be alive but it's under duress.

I haven't even been on the forum here 'hiding' so to speak let alone posting, I simply couldn't bring myself to log on and am only doing so now reluctantly.

I sadly now need to move on most of my collection of weird wonderful and in most cases rare Citroëns before they get picked up and...

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Ed....read the thread.....he is AWOL
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15 Feb 2016, 00:08
21,000 mile 2.5D FS in NZ

by xantia_v6 » 31 Jan 2016, 11:02

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Just thought someone might drool over this:

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No it is a pre-PSA citroen engine, I don't know much about them, but I believe they were rather well liked, but with a tendency for porous cylinder blocks.

It's a bullet proof simple push rod Citroen engine. Not fast though in that guise (non turbo) and it's not the most refined of beasts, either :D

Absolutely no problems with porous blocks -...

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31 Jan 2016, 21:24
Citroen 25 DTR Turbo diesel pump settings?

by MeInKiev » 30 Sep 2015, 02:26

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I wonder if anyone has any info on the correct settings on the fuel pump of a Citroen 25 DTR Turbo (1985 Series I)?
My diesel mechanics reconditioned the pump and injectors, but were not sure of the settings. It took them several goes to successfully time it, but this seems to be working well now. it has plenty of power but people travelling...

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Pleased you got it sorted. I had three diesel Safari's many years ago and must have done something like a quarter of a million miles in them, never driven car like it, before or since.

Peter

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10 Oct 2015, 10:36
Internal Window Seals -CX series 2

by Strop » 16 Sep 2015, 01:05

Good morning.

Anyone know if these are available from anywhere apart from CX-Basis

Thanks

All the best,

Laurie

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16 Sep 2015, 01:05
CX PALLAS

by peugaultcitroman » 05 Sep 2015, 01:38

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Hi . . . Just got to wondering how many CX PALLAS there are in uk today ? Also . . . I seem to remember a brochure for them. I think it featured a Gold Metallic one with Black Vinyl roof and a very plush gold velour interior, With deep buttoned seats, Lovely Head rests and Foot rests. It had a longer wheelbase and body, and a modern 'for the time'...

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Yes, i'm the same - not grabbed by anything Citroen produce at all. If the original C4 had been available with Hydractive 3 then maybe.

The CX Prestige certainly does have a raised roof. However the very first Prestiges (1976) had a low roof like the standard saloon and are therefore, very rare. I'm not certain about the vinyl covers though -...

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07 Sep 2015, 22:00
CX - some things needed

by Strop » 07 Sep 2015, 12:33

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Hi all,

I am after a couple of things or advice please. CX 87 S2 Turbo 2

Part 1: Does anyone know where you might get a new set or a reproduction set of the interior window rubbers. Mine totally shagged.

Part 2 or Help 1 (however you want to call it). The fog lights that come fitted standard are in a bad position as you know and get broken....

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Know this but can't find one at a reasonable price

All the best,

Laurie

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07 Sep 2015, 13:53
S2 Dash Box Lids

by Strop » 04 Sep 2015, 14:43

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Hi, I previously found a link to instructions on how to repair these when the small plastic bits break.

I can no longer find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Laurie

All the best,

Laurie

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CX if course

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06 Sep 2015, 07:43
Series 1 CX seats for grabs

by aerodynamica » 07 Jun 2015, 22:41

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I had sold these to a CCC member and just about to post them when I hear the poor chap passed away. So they're available again.

For sale- Champagne colour velour CX seats - don't think they're Pallas but standard saloon - likely early 80s. Good condition with plump cushioning. Little bit of grubbiness from a nearby 2CV exhaust pipe - cleaned them...

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Hiya, they're not exactly the same material as yours appear to be the standard 'Pallas' type whereas the pair I have are the 'Athena' type. But they're similar.

Here's a photo gallery of them:

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27 Jul 2015, 00:30
H10 ACX is back on sale

by Ocellia » 04 Jun 2015, 21:50

Those of you in the know will know of this car?
It's arguably the best Ser 2 Turbo CX in Britain!
you might like to know that H10 ACX ,the wonderfully rebuilt-by-Fil turbo car, is again for sale in Swindon. I drove it yesterday.
Since Fil's fix, it's been improved further by complete Leather interior, stainless exhaust and repaint bumpers. MOT...

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04 Jun 2015, 21:50
Agreed value Classic Car Insurance for CX?

by Ocellia » 28 May 2015, 20:10

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I've used Footman James in the distant past, for DSs, but has anyone any input on getting agreed value insurance for a CX Turbo?
The 'market value' is, of course, nil!
I could just Meercat it cheaply, but this wouldn't cover all but minimum stuff.I wonder if Aviva do 'Classics'?
Hoping to be back Citroening soon!

Chris in Bristol

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the decider for me was the NOS... finding someone that would take it on :)

I was insuredfor years through one of the CCC schemes, when I asked about the NOS, they came back with an aditional 75 quid. I didn't think that was bad to be free from worry. I said that isn't bad on top of the existing mods... what mods are those then? oh dear... I had...

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29 May 2015, 14:09
Raid Arctique 2014

by macAU » 19 Aug 2014, 17:20

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Some of the 17 CXs participating in the Raid Arctique have already travelled through Norway heading to Kiruna in northern Sweden.

I'm off to change the oil, filter and coolant before a final check of the car.

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Update on what has happened with "Pascale" chosen because 'She is French!'

Last week booked the car in and attended to the steering - pulling left. Corrected by rotating the steering column two splines. Re-set the fine adjustment and re-fitted the cabin air intake system. Cleaned the engine of grease and oil. Patched a spot of rust...

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02 May 2015, 13:29
CX front suspension struts

by aerodynamica » 04 Apr 2015, 12:24

Hi all, I am looking to replace the front struts on the CX with another pair.

I am looking to find the struts fitted to CX Turbos that have a slightly thicker cross section 37mm piston instead of the standard 35mm.

Anyone have a pair going with good unsplit rubber bellows?

Graeme

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04 Apr 2015, 12:24
CX 25 GTI Auto Coil

by johnmowcop » 14 Mar 2015, 14:52

Hello.

I am reposting this here. put it originally in the general Citroen forum, people with CX's may not see it there.

Hello.

This is my first post here so a good hello to you all.

I have a 1988 CX 25 GTI Auto.

I need an ignition coil. The garage asked me to source one they say it is the wasted spark type. The coil I am after is the one with...

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14 Mar 2015, 14:52
CGAT 27 today!

by CGATCX25GTITURBO » 18 Apr 2013, 19:57

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Well CGAT was registered 27 years ago today, double celebration as I was 50 yesterday too :) She carries here age better!

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Thanks 29 soon.

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20 Feb 2015, 23:28
CX DTR T2 in Casis Nacre for Sale...

by oli_25_uk » 24 Aug 2014, 17:51

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Hi all,

I'm finally having to part with my CX saloon... It's been in a garage for the last 18 months - and I need to see it go to a good home. It's currently SORN'd - but I'm going to get it up and running this weekend so that I can see what it looks like now - and take some piccies...

I've had the underside welded by the lovely Chevronics who...

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Hi have you still got this? Carnt seen to PM you?

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10 Feb 2015, 00:02
2400 GTi s1 with very rare leather

by Diabolical » 02 Nov 2014, 17:10

On Ebay @ the moment S1 GTi with the very rare black & tan leather interior.

Wants to much for it but sure someone who wants it could make a deal.

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02 Nov 2014, 17:10
Fog light mounting plates - wanted

by macAU » 01 Nov 2014, 10:55

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Does anyone have a pair of fog/driving light mounting plates/brackets they are willing to park with? Even a single one would at least give me a pattern to make a mate.

They(it) would need to be sent to Australia.
Thanks :mrgreen:

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pm. sent

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01 Nov 2014, 18:23
Desperately needed CX Prestige rear lateral window!

by Diabolical » 18 Oct 2014, 17:08

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I decided to sort out some rust underneath both rear lateral windows on my Prestige, sensibly removed one hard work, stupidly thought I could use angle grinder on other side without breaking glass as rust wasn't as bad :oops:
However done the job ground out all the rust job done window intact :) 10 minutes later BANG!! one broken window :rofl2:...

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Yes tried Stan and he said NO!

Have now got one sorted, Standard saloon is same size as Prestige so means there will be loads about IF I need one again.

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22 Oct 2014, 19:37
CX Headlight Lens

by Strop » 05 Oct 2014, 13:28

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Hi,

I recently put the CX (Series 2 Turbo 2) on a tow truck and during the trip the left headlight lens fell off and smashed. As they were not imported into Australia I have zero hope of getting one here. I do have a couple of CX headlights from my C-Matic but they don't have the driving light component and obviously don't look the same.

The...

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Thank you kind sir. I will try him.

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09 Oct 2014, 02:16
CX and seatbelts

by macAU » 14 Apr 2014, 03:10

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In the photographs of my recently acquired CX 'Familiale' I can only see seatbelts in the front. If the rear doesn't have them fitted are the anchorage points in the vehicle? Will it be simply a matter of buying the belts and bolting them into the car? I suppose that only a Safari or Familiale owner will be able to help although some of the wider...

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Found that the seatbelts in the bag were front ones. Did manage to fit the to outside second row.

Ordered a pair of lap sash for third row - also a pair of lap belts. Now fitted so have eight belts and car can carry full passenger load in safety. :-D

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08 Aug 2014, 07:25
CX weather shields/guards

by macAU » 21 Jun 2014, 06:16

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CX weather shields/guards
Does anyone in the UK stock the plastic front window weather shields/guards that fit onto the top of the front doors? I've looked at CX-Basis where I purchased a set before but they don't appear to carry them now.

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Weather shields here on my return. Took a bit of fiddling but have fitted them successfully. They work a treat. When I picked my passengers the comment was that they 'smartened'up the appearance of the car.

They seem to have improved the airflow - needed as the heater seems to be on permanently :oops:

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Last post by macAU
29 Jul 2014, 12:49
Bonnet catch

by anucat » 21 Jan 2014, 18:49

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Hi all. The bonnet catch on my cx doesn't secure properly, so the bonnet keeps popping up an inch (the safety catch keeps it from opening immediately though). I've tried adjusting the positioning of the "loop" on the bonnet itself forward and back to see if it helps but it doesn't.

I do find I have to pull the release lever quite hard...

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Extremely late reply, but I recently faced a similar problem on my CX, and the culprit was the spot weld at the bottom of the vertical brace had let go. It looked fine with the bonnet up, but closing force flexed the slam panel down and the latch mechanism never properly engaged..

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13 May 2014, 01:52
CX Road Trip to Paris

by jwalshe » 07 Feb 2014, 21:45

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Went to Retromobile and the Aulnay factory in Paris this week with Practical Classics - a road trip with my CX and a Renault Alpine owned by one of the magazine contributors.

CX was faultless (of course!) whilst the Renault was... troublesome!

You can see some of the CX pics here:

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I would be up for that ! I am amazed that there are so few left in France although I suppose they never had the same following as the DS. Love the picture of your car with the Paris Pylon in the background, you need to get that framed. I had Practical Classics here a couple of weeks ago and I believe my car will be in the next edition and I am a...

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Last post by jonwend
27 Mar 2014, 20:09
Fuel issue

by anucat » 09 Mar 2014, 13:46

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Hi all I suspect I need a new fuel pump but not sure. Fired up yesterday and as much as I pumped the pedal I couldn't keep the engine going for longer than a few seconds. Today worse. It starts, catches and dies. When I turn on the ignition I don't hear the hum of a servo or pump (though not entirely sure I ever did)

Where is the pump? I looked...

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Yes but why?

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12 Mar 2014, 22:30
one for Stan Platts

by citronut » 26 Feb 2014, 19:53

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27 Feb 2014, 00:33
CX Videos

by jwalshe » 29 Jan 2014, 00:59

Chopped up and threw together bits of a video I found on the net. There's a short 'tribute' version and a longer group test version with some music.

Short:

Full group test:

Enjoy! :-)

James

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Last post by jwalshe
29 Jan 2014, 00:59
CX 22 TRS - Clutch

by jwalshe » 23 Jan 2014, 23:02

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With 70,000 miles behind it, I'm looking to replace the clutch on my 22 TRS sometime in the coming months.

Does anyone have the bits I need, by chance? Or know how I might find them? I bought a GTi clutch plate from eBay so I haven't got off to a very good start! :-)

Thanks in advance,

James

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have you tried

Malcolm Lockwood
on
01274 640590

as he hes lots of older citroen parts,

and comes to CCC meeting/rallies

or you could try Darrin at

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Last post by citronut
24 Jan 2014, 09:51
Starter motor diagnosis?

by anucat » 03 Nov 2013, 00:25

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Hi all,

Need a bit of advice. My CX 25 RI Familiale was parked up for a week during some pretty heavy rain and wouldn't start this morning. Battery apparently fine but no turn over from starter motor at all. Just a click each time the ignition key was turned.

I got the jump leads out and started it pretty quick from the running engine of my...

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Thanks for all the advice on this. In the end it was a dodgy battery. It was new but drained right down prior to new alternator being fitted. Obviously just couldn't hold enough charge though I suspect there's still an undiagnosed drain on it.

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21 Jan 2014, 18:39
Plip!

by jwalshe » 25 Nov 2013, 23:07

Hello all,

Bought an original 'new' plip for my CX as mine was a little broken. Just wondering how I programme the new one. Any ideas?

James

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Last post by jwalshe
25 Nov 2013, 23:07
Can you Pump up CX suspension without the engine running?

by Six-cylinder » 22 Sep 2013, 11:17

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Following Patrick Ruggs call for all CXs to return to the road for next years 40th anniversary, some may remember I have a 1983 CX 2400 I/E Auto saloon, a couple of years ago I was having trouble starting it because sometimes you used to have to wiggle the wiring behind the n-s headlight to get it to start. One day it would not start and after...

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There is no electric in the barn so I guess I will have to go for jacking the car and adding new "bump stops". I should have done it sooner now the weather is turning to winter.

Chris

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12 Nov 2013, 21:21
Jittery ride...

by oli_25_uk » 22 Sep 2013, 19:57

Hi all, slowly working the issues out with my safari, but I do need some help...

The ride is quite jittery (better after 4 new spheres) but still not perfect, so I'm wondering if the wheels need balancing... Does anyone know a cx friendly tyre place nr Brum?

OLIx

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22 Sep 2013, 19:57
Citroen CX rough idle

by anucat » 11 Sep 2013, 17:37
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Hi All,

New to the forum but previous owner of 4 XM's.

I've just bought my first CX, a 1985 EFI Familiale.

It runs well but starts badly and idles roughly. Basically, although it's injected, at acts on start up like it needs choke, so I have to pump the pedal a bit and it takes about 15 secs or so to settle down.

Even then, when it's idling it...

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Thanks for the pics - smart looking car.

A couple of hours ago I started up and moved from cold a Series 2 CX 25 TRi Safari which had no problems starting at all and is the same engine...

Same with Roger's Prestige - also a 25 N/A Auto and that always starts up perfectly fine with no throttle needed from cold...

I'd go through the list Neil...
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20 Sep 2013, 16:24
CX 2500 Alternator securing bolt needed.

by Diabolical » 09 Sep 2013, 13:33

All good has now been found thank goodness.

I need the big securing bolt for my Alternator, it seems have been lost at place that refurbed it.

Any body out there have one?

David

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09 Sep 2013, 13:33
My CX Safari now on eBay

by Diabolical » 30 Aug 2013, 17:33

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I will be driving CX TRi to xantia/CXM Rally Little Horwood tomorrow, hope fully late aft Sat but definitely Sunday.

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David

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Cheers Franklin.

I live in another timewarp @ times :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

I will be there anyhow. CX, C5 or Xantia.

David

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30 Aug 2013, 19:34
The CX Rally Car.

by Citroening » 31 Jan 2011, 22:48
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Well, as there was a fair ol' amount of interest in the CX Rally Car I thought that'd I'd finally put some info up on here about it. In the future I do plan to create it's own website for it and I'll get around to that when I've got the time! :roll: Edit - I did get the time and here it is...

So, to start with it's an early CX 2000 on an R reg...

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So since the last update on the Rally Car, I got it back from having all of the welding and fabrication done and I'm pleased to report it's solid again. Hopefully that'll be the last of the welding it will need for a good while yet. I can't seem to find any pictures of the repairs however the repaired areas have now been painted too. Not perfect...
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29 Aug 2013, 21:46
Inner steering joint...

by oli_25_uk » 26 Aug 2013, 13:31

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Hi All...

Is there a way of finding out which type of steering joint my cx (g reg tgd safari) uses other than by removing it?

My mechanic thinks it's 'not the tapered one' but I still can't really tell from the pictures of the ones I've seen which is which.

Any thoughts gratefully relieved...

OLIx

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i just did a goooogly search for CX tie rod inner joint, i know it dosent answer your question but might be of use

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28 Aug 2013, 13:27

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