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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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obd is not working

by CraigLee1971 » 29 Aug 2011, 16:22

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just tried plug obd reader in xsara hdi and it not reading is the obd socket fused and were is fuse to it
plug reader in my picasso and it reading fine so it not reader

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My Xsara HDi had a Bosch EDC15C2 and it wouldn't communicate with a generic scanner at all :cry:

The Maxiscan would work fine with it if the Citroen specific model setting was selected though.

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31 Aug 2011, 19:04
Relays

by carpy » 30 Aug 2011, 21:16

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Hi, I have a relay question. There are 3 relays on the front of the rad on my 2001 C5 2.0Hdi, 2 green and 1 blue and today with engine running and the relay covers removed I pinched the blue relay shut and the fan started running. I did the same thing with the top green relay and the fan started running. I did the same with the middle green relay...

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You can get detailed information about the radiator fan control relays in FCF by
searching with words fan AND relay :)

Radiator fan speed control is made by those relays.
Here is a thread which would be a good start ---> Xantia Cooling Fans And AirCon Operation

Edit: Relay colors might vary (all 3 can be black).
Relay position/location is...

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31 Aug 2011, 07:39
Xantia mk 2 alarm

by lexi » 23 Aug 2011, 21:36
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Fault somewhere on the latest V6 Alarm. The alarm goes off about twice in 24hr period for about 20secs then stops. All door functions and door light work fine as does boot light.

Any ideas?

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My money is on the ultrasonics on the doors!

David.
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30 Aug 2011, 21:58
Xantia1.9td-Clutch

by NewcastleFalcon » 21 Aug 2011, 21:04

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The 1.9TD engine and gearbox I removed from my old Xantia has been at the bottom of the front steps for too long now. Its an extremely heavy lump but I need to get it to my shed round the back. Normal people would probably hire or borrow something to wheel it round the back (no vehicle access) but my plan is to take it to bits and hump it round...

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I cant get that Neil.. there's no way you would need to adjust the cable like that...

I think the cable may have been routed incorrectly, or the wrong cable (LHD?) and because of this was slipping, and there was no more adjustment left to deal with it.. if that makes sense?

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30 Aug 2011, 19:21
2007 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCI ( DW10 16v non-DPF ) poor starting

by ebod » 30 Aug 2011, 19:09

Hi all,

After a long long drive down to the French Riviera and back, my S-max has developed a wierd starting problem.

Its got the DW10 16V engine with a Siemens fuel pump driven off the back of one camshaft.

I don't know exactly how much of the engine / ancils are common between PSA & Ford but just wondered if there are any known niggles...

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30 Aug 2011, 19:09
Holiday 2012 with our Xantia - where to go within 400 miles

by Napoleon » 25 Aug 2011, 22:47
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Ok, so we're fed up with Spain this year blah blah blah..

We're two adults and two kids (5+6) and plan on going camping with said Xant. Ideas > Eurocamp? Ou? la Rochelle? Near there? What is realistic distance might be possible from Cherbourg in two days?

Any other ideas for old git (ex-biker wanting to re-live the past days of glory?), and...

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forget the miles...get your backside down to Camp du Pylone on the French Riviera near Antibes . well worth the drive :-)
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30 Aug 2011, 18:41
How to remove bushes

by Stempy » 29 Aug 2011, 18:20

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Today I set out to replace the four rear subframe bushes.

I started with the rear ones which was pretty straight forward other than having to remove the boot carpet to get to the retaining nuts, but having removed the bolt on the front ones I couldn't seem to extract them from the subframe. Are they welded in place or is it just 11 years of rust...

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Dommo - rear end problem turned out to be twofold.

Firstly, it hadn't dawned on me that the rear (normal) ride height had changed of it's own accord, so that rear of car was something like 1.5 inches too high. I was getting horrible bang whenever I hit a pothole, but I can't explain why it only happened with the nearside. I assume the clamp on to...

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30 Aug 2011, 17:21
Later C15;s - Couple of quick questions

by spider » 30 Aug 2011, 13:12

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Anyone here got a late (as in say 2000 onwards) C15 van ? :)

I thought they'd have the DW8 after PSA stopped using the XUD (shame :( ) , but someone said to me the other day they carried on using them in the C15 :?: , the only thought I had about that was to reduce stock maybe, then again they stopped them mainly due to emissions.

I'm waffling a...

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That sounds partly like a 205 NA model with regard to its front end bushes. :D
I think they use the same arms.

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30 Aug 2011, 17:09
Handbrake operating lever not applying any presure to piston

by jimmydod » 30 Aug 2011, 08:06

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Bought a recon r/h caliper for my Xantia a little over a year ago now have no efective handbraking on R/H side. Pull the lever (on caliper) rightover with minimal effect Does anyone have an exploded view of front brake caliper for reference I may be able to repair it.
kind regards to all Jim

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Hi all thank you for your answers Malcolm your a star did what you advised now have a handbrake.

Regards Jim

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30 Aug 2011, 16:34
C5 Suspension Spheres.

by StevieOMG » 22 Aug 2011, 21:51
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I have a Mk1 C5 estate that is now eight years old. Can anyone advise how to check whether the spheres need replacing. Recently I have started getting a small amount of vibration through the steering and can feel every bump and pot hole on the front. Wonder whether its now time to get new spheres to bring back the carpet feeling. Its due its MOT...

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Very interesting; did you pressure test any of them? My Xantia fronts ( urepan multilayer because we are one of those pays chauds by PSA standards) are a shade over 10% depressurised now compared to spec.

I'm a little put out, that a new pair of genuine multilayer spheres to suit, is $480 here. Because my car cops a hiding and gets quite hot, I...
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30 Aug 2011, 13:39
Xantia Estate Front Window Fault

by NAM » 30 Aug 2011, 13:16

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The front windows have an intermittent electrical fault. O/S window drops down ok but the closing goes in short bursts. Pressing the control button sends it up again for a few more cm's and so on until it finally closes.

The n/s window is usually fine but there was no response when operated from the o/s door button. Drivers side button did close...

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mine does this, if i'm driving along and i open the window it'll be fine no matter how many times its used. the problem is actually when i open the door, its as though opening the door makes the anti-pinch system 'forget' its settings so it has to go back up in short bursts (as after a battery disconnect) my theory is a dodgy wire in the door shut...

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30 Aug 2011, 13:33
Clips - Engine covers and trays

by frenchcarnut » 24 Aug 2011, 09:27
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When I cleaned the engine cover during the oil change I did yesterday, I noticed it was free of the engine with the clips on!!!! Basically the rubberised shafts of all but one of the retaining bolts had sheared ( Edit - these are referred to as dampers ). Is this common?

Here are the clips, but their corresponding retainers ( Edit - or dampers )...

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One thing I have realised about the engine cover retaining system is that the design doesn't leave enough room at the top of the dampers for the clips to become effective. In my case, I've tested the top right retainer (nearest the brake fluid reservoir), which has been really troublesome for me, comparing with the one good original damper I had...
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30 Aug 2011, 11:27
French van

by boristhespie » 26 Aug 2011, 19:02

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Plenty of these vans in france

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Don't tell me you're changing your C5 Boris :lol:

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30 Aug 2011, 10:54
>2007 <1.5ltr diesels. Whats the reliability like ??

by ebod » 29 Aug 2011, 17:03

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Hi all, very long time since I posted on this forum.
I still have a slight French connection with my cars as I have a 2007 S-Max 2.0 TDCI140 which has a PSA DW engine under the hood.

I replaced my last French car in early 2009 with a 2004 Honda Accord 2.2I-CTDI. Whilst its been very reliable over the last 2 1/2 yrs, Its been a bit thirsty on...

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I've also got to think a few years down the line when my daughter reaches 17. Another factor would be insurance groups.

Although this may sound mad but I wouldn't judge insurance prices too much on the insurance groups.
For example I have only started driving a few months ago and I was originally going to have my parents ZX but insurance was...

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30 Aug 2011, 10:09
How soft, or hard should suspension be ?

by HDI » 27 Aug 2011, 13:40
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Have just replaced the front and rear suspension accumulator and rear anti-sink, or whatever it's called, sphere's. The main accumulator and all four wheel spheres were done last November.

I was expecting the ride to be properly soft and compliant after this as it was still a little harsh after just doing the wheel and main accumulator spheres....

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What I'm thinking now is subframe mountings ?
When I priced them up, I was thinking daylight robbery (daylight rubbery?)... They'd almost be cheaper to revulcanise if you had a tame toolmaker.
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Last post by addo
29 Aug 2011, 23:10
Does the Xantia have life of its own?

by atr » 29 Aug 2011, 06:45

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I think that Citroen managed to create a car that has a life and mood of its own. a few day ago I drove the vehicle - Xantia 2001 petrol 2.0l 16v - and every thing was fine. I stopped and went to my business. when I came back, I couldn't start it. I've checked under the hood, everything seemed fine. a few minutes later I've managed to start and...

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Should it not be do Citroëns have a life of their own

Yeah , they have a life but the poor beggers fixing them all the time don't :lol: :lol: :lol:

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29 Aug 2011, 23:04
Xantia very stiff clutch pedal...

by ashy90 » 24 Aug 2011, 16:02

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My inlaws Citroen Xantia (1997/1998 1.8 petrol) has got a very stiff clutch pedal. They have not mentioned anything to me - I am guessing it has got stiffer slowly over a period of time and so there for has not been noticed. Is it normal for a Xantia to have a stiff/heavy clutch pedal, or is it a sign of a problem?

It did a few years ago I...

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Thanks for the replies.

Why is it that I thought that there was a 'fix' to the clutch cable/clip problem - a stronger metal one was introduced or something, yet on searching the net I cannot find any mention of it? Did I dream it? :?

I think your right someone did produce a metal clutch clip somewhere, but citroen make them slightly stronger...

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29 Aug 2011, 22:15
Older car price guide found cars registered from 1980-to 86

by falling-out-with-my-car » 29 Aug 2011, 17:12

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Hi,

Digging around Ive found an old older price car guide book By Parker Mead Ltd.

Citroen's listed from 1980-86 models listed are 2CV6
Dyane 6
LNA II
Visa.
Citroen GS & GSA.
BX.
CX.

I am probably digging myself a big hole here but I thought it might be nice if anyone had any of the models above registered between 1980 & 86 and they...

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Visa? what years? 1984 TRS (60 bhp) new £4,326 above average £690 average £475 below average £130 trade £360

hope this helps.

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29 Aug 2011, 21:42
Alternator Brushes

by Newby » 29 Aug 2011, 17:03

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Hi There, I think the brushes on my wifes 1.1 C3 have just gone. I had the bonet up with the engine running looking for a water leak, when the engine faultered and smoke started coming from the vents on the alternator. I looked over the alternaor and saw sparks at the armature followed by a strong smell of burning, leading me to think the brushes...

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also before fitting new brush's check there is no groove worn in the slip rings, if so the new brush's wont seat properly,

regards malcolm

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29 Aug 2011, 19:49
5 free series one alloy wheels

by MTND » 29 Aug 2011, 16:06

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Hi All

I have 5 series one alloys that I do need to get rid of please and if anyone wants them I would be able to bring them to the CXMXantia rally or the Midland Rally? If I haven't got rid by then they'll have to be scrapped and that would be a shame
They're in good condition, but of course only as seen
Please let me know if you're...

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If these are the VSX style ones (15 that look a bit like Activa alloys) then I may be interested in one or two if someone else only needs one or two. I've got some but they're a bit battered!

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29 Aug 2011, 18:15
MKI C5 cigarette lighter

by SaabC5 » 28 Aug 2011, 08:13

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Tried to use my Garmin satnav today via the cigarette lighter power supply. When i pulled the lighter out there appears to be a clear plastic sleeve with several cracks in it attached to the lower half. Is this sleeve supposed to stay in the trim piece around the gearlever or is it correct in coming out with the lighter? Either way the satnav plug...

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socket at the back of the console being dead
The rear socket is easy to reach by lifting the box out.
There are two 10 mm nuts inside to remove the end part of the console.
The socket wires live dangerously near the moving handbrake metals.
I found a bodgie with twisted wires and sticky tape.

No mention of the rear socket fuse in the owner’s...

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29 Aug 2011, 17:46
Citroen Radio Code

by The Birdman » 29 Aug 2011, 16:45

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I can get anyone`s Radio or Transponder code for £3 paypal if your interested :wink:

If not interested don`t ruin it for those who are interested.

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My way is vin to pin way , on older models you can take the last four digits of the lower set of numbers and say they are 1234 for sake of argument you then add 1 to 1 , 2 to 2 and so on , example is

1 + 1 = 2

2 + 2 = 4

3 + 3 = 6

4 + 4 = 8

so code would be 2468 , except you can`t enter a number above 6 , so any number over 6 you then...

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29 Aug 2011, 17:43
Xantia estate Off side front windy noise at speed.

by falling-out-with-my-car » 28 Aug 2011, 11:19

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Hi,

I wonder if any xantia owners can help with this one please?

ever since I sprayed the bottom of my s2 xantia estate with wax oil I have noticed an offside front whooshing noise which appears to be coming from around the wheel area. it sounds like I have a roof rack on but lower down.

we went to buy a 2cv yesterday in Kent and throughout the...

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Peter

thanks for the suggestion but I have found it at last, you wouldn't believe it was the new roof aerial I fitted about ten days ago my sense of direction must be way off, a little carbon fiber stick with a tiny copper wire wound around it, noisy as hell and it did sound like it was coming from lower down.

Ive put back the original aerial...

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29 Aug 2011, 09:59
HDi Coolant temp sensor

by RichardW » 19 Aug 2011, 17:16

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Looks like I will have to change the temp sensor in the Picasso - assume it can be whipped out, finger over the hole, stuff the new one in, with minimal loss of coolant?

Another job to add to the list :roll:

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Have the new sensor & seal ready with a smear of grease on it, sometimes the the old seal will come out with the sensor & sometimes it stays in the hole, if the seal stays in the hole & assuming there were no previous sings of leakage i re use the old one for quickness & to loose minimal coolant. remember to remove & refit the coolant cap to...

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29 Aug 2011, 09:53
C5 HDi (110) Problem to Re-Start???

by Grumpy » 26 Aug 2011, 12:29

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Hello all,

I recently found the forum and have found it very interesting and informative - but now I've got a little problem that has got me stumpt and I wondered if you kind folk could help??? :?

I have a 2001 C5 HDi (110) Auto which I use as my 'sensible' car and which has always been very reliable - however, over the last month or so, it has...

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Hello Gents - Thanks for both the replies and the welcome...their much appreciated! 8-)

RichardW - what you say makes perfect sense now - I presume therefore that the reason it starts ok when its cold or has cooled down, is that the fuel is 'thicker' (more dense) when cold, so it produces that bit of extra pressure thats needed???

I must...

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28 Aug 2011, 09:35
Berlingo starter problem.

by BryanB » 27 Aug 2011, 12:13

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Hi again,

Had a problem with the Berlingo starter motor last night, 50 miles from home the starter squealed but failed to turn the engine. I guess the solenoid didn't pull in. Anyway, on the second try the engine started normally so I drove home.
This morning, same thing, starter squeals but doesn't spin the engine. I'm of the generation that...

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From what I can remember there's a 10 or 13mm bolt holding the resonator to the block (have to undo that from underneath) then its just the jubilee type clips holding the airbox lid / pipework on.

It should then be reasonably straightforward to undo the three starter bolts and pop it out having undone the heavy cables first.

I doubt a garage...

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27 Aug 2011, 18:19
Zx16v De-cat

by bxzx16v » 27 Aug 2011, 12:54

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Got the Mot passed today on the Zx but it looks like the exhaust won't last much longer , what I want to know is if I get a stainless exhaust made with a decat pipe will it drastically alter the running of the car and what effect will it have on the emmisions , will I be better leaving the cat in place ?

Thanks , Mark

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Probably have no effect on running although you will fail your next emission test and if (unlikely but not unknown) you get stopped and fail the roadside emission check they won't be impressed. Not sure what effect it will have on insurance.

If you have a downstream sensor (after cat sensor) then it will upset running, I'm assuming the XU does...

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27 Aug 2011, 14:26
Store or sell Citroen C5 Mk1 HDI Estate?

by howiedean » 25 Aug 2011, 21:52

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Hello,
I recently listed my Citroen C5 Estate Mk1 HDI estate in the sale or wants.

I'm moving to the States for a couple of years and have an option of storing the C5 in a secure compound (family caravan storage compound) although it will be outside. My father can look after it by making sure it is run regularly and driven around the compound...

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Good luck

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27 Aug 2011, 00:15
Water Pump rotor - plastic or metal?

by Duracell » 26 Aug 2011, 14:34

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Has anybody got any views on which is best?

I have recently bought a Valeo water pump from ECP in preperation for a cam belt change on my wifes C5 2.0 HDi - I chose this over the cheaper Circoli pump as I thought it may be better quality. The Valeo has a plastic rotor and a Circoli pump which my daughter has waiting to go into her Xantia HDi...

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I'd suggest plastic is not a good idea if your pump changes run by years not mileage (ie; when four years are up the mileage is not at the recommended change point). Many plastics seem to be embrittled by the action of dissolved chemicals - another good example being the heater pipe elbows.

The other caveat on plastic fins, is freezing - I'd much...

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26 Aug 2011, 22:53
hub nut size

by Chris570 » 25 Aug 2011, 09:07
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on the front hubs of a xantia (i presume they are all the same, if not its for a 1998 activa)

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useing that YOU TUBE clip is fine apart from the :bouncy: bounceing on the knuckle bar, as this can shear the knuckle joint,

nice steady presure is best,

regards malcolm
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26 Aug 2011, 19:40
ds4

by daviemck2006 » 23 Aug 2011, 10:41

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passed a new ds4 in a dark metallic red on the way to get the wifes car yesterday. Was a citroen garage next to the mini garage. Nearly cancelled the mini to get a ds4. Lovely looking motor, I want one but at 25grand for the 160bhp hdi will have to wait a few years. The c5, 107, mini, and the caravan didn't cost anything like that amount all put...

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thought I was mad paying 12.5k for the mini. To pay twice that for a motor not much bigger would be total madness. I suppose being a citroen they will soon dramically drop in value tho. Wouldnt do for a replacement for the c5, not heavy enough for the caravan.

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26 Aug 2011, 13:40
Discontinued parts ??????

by bxzx16v » 25 Aug 2011, 20:48

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I just want to know is there anywhere that may stock old stock Citroën parts , I have just put a new osf Abs sensor on my Zx16v which Eurocarparts don't stock anymore so my mechanic friend knows the local Citroen dealer parts man , luckily he managed to locate one in Cardiff !! This was the last one available in the Uk ? I know Peugeot don't list...

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Thanks for that Handyman I'll make a list up

Mark

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26 Aug 2011, 11:31
Rad Fan Odd Problem

by carpy » 14 Aug 2011, 19:02

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On my 2001 2.0 Hdi c5 the rad fan does not come on so I thought I'll have a go. Took the fan off and gave it a clean and a squirt of wd40 and attached to a spare battery and it ran like a good un. I cleaned all the relays. I then put it all back together and started the engine and let it run for ages. I switched the aircon on and the fan didn't...

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addo, yes of course , actually I have removed the resistor to replace it
so it's not working now but I know what the problem is which I am happy about.

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25 Aug 2011, 21:23
anyone fitted a saxo cd player to a Xant??

by Timmo » 25 Aug 2011, 10:49

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Morning all!
Been nosing about and though id see if any of you have fitted a saxo,berlingo,style cd player to an s2 xant with any degree of success??
player in question is as below,

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Thanks guys, much appreciated,
i looked at the sony hu before, not my cup of tea, when i had tihe silly system in my 309gti and the bx was a kenwood hu man, :wink:
Is also the difference between £20 or £50-70 for a decent used hu, plus £30 for the patch cables and fascia!

I'll ask about remote cable controlls on the ones I've saved :wink:

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25 Aug 2011, 21:06
Fusebox

by DickieG » 22 Aug 2011, 23:21

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IIRC its held in by a few nuts locating on studs on the inner wing, I think you have to remove/loosen things either side of the box to see them. Rather than remove the whole fusebox can you not simply replace the relevant fuses or relays individually, there is normally a fair bit of room in there for doing such modifications. The relay plate...

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Wondered if your inbox was full Mike ?

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25 Aug 2011, 18:21
2.0 petrol synergie plug gap

by naffa » 25 Aug 2011, 13:21

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Hi can anyone tell me the spark plug gap for the 2.0 8valve petrol engined Synergie please.

Thanks Nathan

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0.9 mm and not critical at all, electronic ignitions spark very well.

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25 Aug 2011, 16:35
zx whine

by froggy » 24 Aug 2011, 22:27

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Hi,, my 1995 zx diesel. when traveling up through the gears, I hear a whining sound, reminiscent of a morris minor ! anybody got any thoughts.+ the clutch makes a whirring sound when depressed, many thanks. cheers Terry .

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It will probably be a noisy bearing, you have two options, 1. remove gearbox and fit new bearings, 2. put up with it. :wink:

I have tried these whine stopping additives, never found one that works.

Peter

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25 Aug 2011, 15:35
KTC Oil

by MPV » 24 Aug 2011, 11:52

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Tesco are selling 15 ltr KTC oil cheap at the moment, but it's GM soya with anti foaming additive. I paid £42 for 45 litres. This frankenoil seems a bit more viscous than rape or sunflower and the additive is silicone based. Car did not like it very much. I could lower the viscosity with some unleaded, but I'm a bit worried about the silicone...if...

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Probably just the lack of turbo on the Xm, The cx performs the same on diesel or veg and its impossible to tell when it switches from one to the other.

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24 Aug 2011, 16:50
Head Bolts ??

by wotwot » 22 Aug 2011, 11:12
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I had a look on fleabay for head bolt sets for a 1905cc xud diesel and sellers on there seem to like selling individual bolts WTF.
Anyone got a recommendation for head gasket and bolts suppliers.
And to make it easier for them should i give engine numbers rather than reg number details as engines do get changed ?.
Are gaskets and bolts the same...

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1.8TD's have better hot starting, start immediately usually rather than a two or three second turn over.

What's wrong with the BX head gasket ? , lack of space / excess hydraulic pipes in the way ? :?:
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24 Aug 2011, 14:49
Xantia transponder keys

by onthecut » 20 Aug 2011, 13:43
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Having read the Citroen blurb about programming transponder keys and remote locking, I think I am less clear than when I started ! So -- in simple terms --- if I have a transponder key that belonged to another Xantia, can I re-program both the transponder and remote functions to work with a different Xantia ?

Mike.

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I will hopefully get DG to do mine soon imperial.. worth some ales I would imagine :D

will update all with our findings :twisted:
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24 Aug 2011, 11:05
Could it be a sinker ???? !!!

by imperial21 » 22 Aug 2011, 18:13

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Not mine just saw it

The seller has said it drops down after 30 mins ?

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Go on Franklin, SAS! :lol:

(Save A Sinker) :lol:

Paul

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24 Aug 2011, 08:03
AX spark plug gap

by scratcher » 22 Aug 2011, 17:41

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Hi, I am 'lumbered' with getting my grandsons AX ready for MOT. What is the correct spark plug gap for a just under 1000cc engine? The BOL says it is at the beginning of the relavent chapter-rubbish and the Citroen manuel says that this an important measurement for the efficient running of the car but does not state what it should be. If all else...

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Thanks for all the replies, I am used to older cars which had a 25thou gap and that is just the thickness of my thumbnail, there's a handy thing. Gerry

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Last post by scratcher
24 Aug 2011, 06:52
Engine Oil Change

by frenchcarnut » 22 Aug 2011, 11:57

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Hi all. Need to do my annual engine oil servicing before a longish journey and have just been given a GM/Mobil Dexos2 oil of 5W30 Fully synthetic rating. Normally go for a 5W40.

Happy with the 5W rating but just a bit concerned about the 30 versus 40 hot viscosity rating.

However, most online recommendations on reg default to a 5W40 or a 10W40...

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Thanks everyone. I plumped for a 5W40 in the end as in previous years. Information gratefully received and acted upon.

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23 Aug 2011, 22:52
Xantia TD, Front Height corrector replacement (S1)

by gadgetgricey » 23 Aug 2011, 10:36

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Easy or Hard to do.

Basically mine has seized and also snapped the connecting rod, that fixes to the bracket on the anti roll bar.

Bit annoyed as went into the garage to get this fixed and they just lubed it up and also said the dog bone was also coming off. New dog bone sourced and taken back to find the above.

Also placed a request in the...

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Hi Dave
Have a good look through the following very informative :)

Colin

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Last post by admiral51
23 Aug 2011, 17:31
AbS braking system.

by KennyW » 19 Aug 2011, 09:45
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Hi all,

Query, I am try to figure out what make of braking system is fitted to my Xantia.

According to citroen services it is a Bosch but on inspection it appears to be bendex front calipers.

What is the difference between both and the outer CV joints.

Kenny

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Nice work 8-)

My shiny new ABS ring arrived yesterday, so all I have to do now is fit it. My son (2.5) thought it highly amusing I was going to cook it in the oven before fitting :D
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Last post by RichardW
23 Aug 2011, 16:15
Xant Wipermotor replaced caused electrical fault-tick tick

by magictorch » 23 Aug 2011, 13:23

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I swapped over my wiper arm motor/linkage on my Xantia this morning. Tested and all worked fine. Having replaced and sealed the scuttle trim then attached wipers I checked to see if they swept properly. On turning the ignition there is now a tick tick tick

The ignition will not start, electric sun roof is stuck. I plugged in the old wiper motor...

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Happy sunny days. I would still like to know where that wiper relay is though!

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Last post by magictorch
23 Aug 2011, 15:14
C5 Air Con

by djjtl » 23 Aug 2011, 14:47

I recently swapped my stepper motor from the rev counter to the speedo and disconnectected the battery and since then the air con is not working and also the recycled air button is not functioning.I have checked all the fuses and they seem to be ok any ideas ?

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Last post by djjtl
23 Aug 2011, 14:47
heater matrix xantia

by Chris570 » 23 Aug 2011, 10:35

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is it K seal or forte stop leak that is used?

just to stop it leaking for now....

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excellent

thankies

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Last post by Chris570
23 Aug 2011, 11:15
DIY Aircon.

by JohnD » 02 Aug 2011, 19:39

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Has anyone used a Halford's DIY Aircon regas kits? After six years and 8 years, two of our cars need a topup.

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Whether or not DIY cans are banned - I don't know, but while the guy was working on my car, I was chatting to him. I asked him about the cans in Halfords and whether they really worked. He certainly didn't say they weren't supposed to be sold. He did say that there was a danger that too much gas could be put in. At the time he was just waiting for...

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Last post by JohnD
23 Aug 2011, 09:59

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