French Car Forum

Today has been one of those rare days when I've driven all three of mine back-to-back.

Normally, only Rattiva is used reglarly and the other two rest. The Activa has been resting for some weeks...

So, three Xantias, they all look very similar, especially Rattiva and New V6 both being Mauritius Blue Exclusives they look identical from a distance....

OK Jim, ref recent correspondence we've had, you said my high tick rate could be due to a Hydractive fault.

Currently, I'm stuck in hard on the Xantia (sounds a bit rude that, says the missus) and the back end drops quickly once the engine stops. Regulator ticks about every 5/6 seconds.

Could this be an internal leak? What do I need to look...

Removing the front struts off my Xantia and realised that my socket set does not go high enough to remove the drive shaft nuts.

Done a search and looks as though its a 35mm, just wanted to get confirmation that its correct, before I order one of these

Thanks again

- Dave -

Right today I pulled up in Wigan and turned the car off for about 5 mins, when I got back in to move it, it wouldnt go, basically when you turn the key to position 1 the battery light comes on as usual,but nothing in position 2 ie no glow plug lights, I have no gauges, fuel or temp, the radio works clock etc, the car will even turn over in...

Hi everyone. As I mentioned in a previous post I recently had to change the driver door on my Xantia (2 litre turbo diesel HDI W reg). Now neither of the power windows are working. The drivers side has been temperamental since someone reversed into my door, but the passenger one has always been okay. Now none work, not even the switch on the...

Im trying to get a bit of info as to why a 1.9TD might not be starting. Its a 1996 estate TD with Bosch pump and 108K miles.

It was running fine until a few days ago when it was difficult to start, once it did start it would cut out even at higher revs but would always restart. Now it wont start at all. The owner said the dashboard lights were...

Hi all,
Changed a front fog light on my xantia monday, when i jacked car up to remove front wheel for easier access to wheel arch liner and bumper bolts i noticed that some water leaked out from somewhere, pretty sure it was coolant, i reckon there was about a pint fell out from somewhere!! finished changing fog light, put front bumper back on...

ok guys. sorry to post in here again but this one is quite urgent if anyone can help. ok, my fuel pressure sensor has gone on my 406 2.0hdi.... thing is they are best part of £150 new. I have found one on e bay and rang the guy who said it came off a 90 bhp,mine is 110.....he said that might not make a difference but I do need the part numbers to...

When I was doing my suspension work on the Xantia I noticed that the drivers side back arm bearing is failing.

I've done a couple of BX back arm bearings so it shouldn't be a problem to do. On the net I've found a kit from AEP for around £30

Is this an ok part for a good price?

A quickie where is it thanks. Cleaned MAF sensor but still a bit hesitant so hoping to borrow diagnostic kit.

hi ihave an 1.8 16v xantia 1996. ive a starting problem, it does not happen all the time but when i turn the key its like i have a flat or low battery the starter motor hardly turns the engine. I ve had the problem before, so i checked all the earths i could find cleaned them and still the same, i solved the problem with a jump lead from battery...

Hi Im new to this board.

Have got a serious issue with my 1.4 2001 Xsara It cuts out for no apparent reason. It will start and run for anything up to 10 mins then cut out... and wont restart for ten minutes. then the same thing happens!

I have had it connected to a computer and no faults or errors are showing up! Its as if the car is out of fuel...

Hi

Wheres the likely place Im gonna find the Colour code on a S1 C4 3dr - um, Hatch?

Ive looked under the drivers seat, behind the fuel falp, under the back seat... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cheers
Paul

Picking up Xsara Picasso Excl, 90Hdi 2004 tomorrow, Any idiosynchacies I should check? I'll be driving it 800 miles back from Dover to here.

I am looking for a new car for my wife (Merc A-class auto box went bang) and so am a little cautious on what car/auto box to buy. I am in France and auto box repair is 2x UK prices so i would like a few years before problems are expected.
I did see this thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; which didn't seem so bad but....

Reading...

Just done an oil change on my poor old Transit and noticed the state of the oil compared with flushed oil on the Xantia. Whether you do or don't like flushes they do seem to work and I have the photos to prove it. I thought I would describe them though but if you need proof I have it.

I was impressed with the Forte flush I did a while ago as I...

At starting from cold the suspension does not rise at all, on driving there is considerable bounce and the steering is a bit heavy with under performing brakes. Car has been little used for over a year. As its all three thought it might be a weak pump ?

Xantia 1.9 TD manual 1998 hatch.

Hi all. I have a W reg turbo diesel Xantia. I recently had to replace the drivers door so disconnected the negative terminal, changed the door, replaced the wiring and window actuator (Nightmare). When I cam to start it later it wasnt having it. The needles on the dials go haywire and it just wont fire up or even turn over properly. It doesn't...

So I have the usual corrosion issue and now have new bolts to replace the snappage bolts. I was wondering what the thoughts were on cutting the bolt head off to ease the stretch, slide the caliper off then work the bolts out while they then have no tension.

Seems a plan since I already have the new bolts waiting.

Any probs with this you think?

If so what type, how mcu and where did you get them from.

One thing that is annoying me on the Picasso is the wind noise when window open.
Also, i am a smoker, i know i should give it up, lol, I must admit since owning the Picasso i smoke less as it.s almost impossible to flick ash out of the window when travelling.

Waiting for the suggestion to...

On the ABS block which pipe goes where :?:

Will be changing the rear supply brake pipe soon.

Kenny

I have a 50litre 2hp SIP compressor which has a leak in the regulator area - I undid the joints and resealed using ptfe tape but accidently overtighted and cracked the union :x

What is the best way to join unions to minimise leakage - is it ptfe or another jointing compound?

Will order a new regulator on fleabay today.

Cheers

Alan

Since I got my Xantia TD estate last year - I have lubed and cleaned up (in situ) the rearH/C

I replaced all the spheres last month and the (filthy) LHM

Doing Citrobics - can raises to full no problem - when I then select normal ride height, front comes down gently to normal height and stops. Rear continues down, below normal ride height then...

Morning all, one of the parking sensors has packed up. Does it use a specific type of sensor as I can't seem to source one of the internet. I also can't find the kit that our car has. Any Ideas? I have removed the sensor but I have no info on the control unit other than it's clear blue in colour and it has a buzzer + distance display mounted on...

Hi,
Can anyone let me know if I can use my newly acquired Lexia clone on my XM Mk1 2Lt petrol turbo, If so I would appreciate it if you could give me connection details and any other information.
Thanks in advance.

Hi folks my C5 says parking sensor fault on the display unit on dash,its the top spec exclusive model front and rear sensors built in bumper standard on exclusive models newer style 54 reg,what should i do?cheers.Gaz

Another job that I started yesterday was trying to trace a fault on the central locking.

I am almost totally imcompetent when it comes to diagnosis of electrical problems.

I have read a few posts this morning to help me try and resolve this latest issue.

The plip does not work on the car and I am not worried about that at the moment. When the...

Hi my name is john alexander and I've been here before but having a memory like a goldfish I forgot my login details so started from scratch again. Anyway here goes . I've got an 06 plate C5 est 1.6HDI with a leaking steering rack ( top of pinion ) I got a replacement from the breakers and foolishly decided to remove the pinion to see if it was...

OK time for todays stupid question.

1) remove airbag - check
2) remove radio controls - Check
3) Remove clock spring - Check
4) Remove wheel torx bolt - check
5) Steering wheel removal - Check
5) Disconnect electrical connections for indicators and wipers - check
6) wiper/indicator switch removal - Fail

There seems to be a grey/green box in the...

hi all not been on for a while forgot my password :oops: does anyone know where the map sensor is on a 110 diesel is cant seem to find it on mine only reason is iam getting very poor gas mileage 28 to 31 mpg car drives ok and no smoke checked tyre pressures and for brakes binding but all ok has done fair few miles 138000 has had regular service...

My local scrap yard has these cars due in soon, I thought they might be of help to someone ?

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The second car may have the odd scratch ! :lol:

If i can help any one let me know

hi all done 3 plugs today on dw8 no bother when i got to the fourth the 7mm nut was rounded to the last.( the nut holds on the wire to glow plug) tryed mini viscripts but no good? any1 got any ideas how get the little bugger off? :evil:

We took a nice wee drive up to Stirling today. Fancied a change and grabbed a spot of lunch.
On the way back home we could hear a squeaking coming from under the bonnet. I thought to myself probably need a new aux belt
Stopped at Asda for some shopping then on the road home, only 1.5 mile or so from our house we heard a few clunks, a snap and...

A few questions as I have just bought this vehicle,

1. Does anybody have a list for the fuses for this vehicle,
2. Why does my display say that I am getting 217mpg
3. Is the rear wiper a common fault on this vehicle
4. Is there a separate fuse for the windscreen washer

Many Thanks in advance

Nelly :mrgreen:

Hi guys and girls. Ok so cut to the chase, my tensioner has broke on my c5 (bad times) i have somebody that can fit a new tensioner no problem however the issue is they dont know how to wrap the belt around all if the cog type things. does anybody have a diagram on how to fit this....? any help would be greatly appriciated

Hi folks fap level low on dash on my c5 what do i do to get it off?it doesnt show all the time,cheers Gaz

Picked it up on Saurday - a 2008 1.6 HDi 110 with 50k. Nice drive, not worked out what all the buttons are for yet - and it's only a VTR+ - there are many more on Exclusives with options!

Just doing a bit of research on maintenance, and I find that the air filter is over the back of the engine, and to get it out (unless you have fingers like...

I've lost the 2nd speed on the cabin fan of my 2003 C5 (air conditioning but not climate control) - The haynes manual tells me its controlled by a resistor bank situated behind the sound proofing under the drivers facia - I cant find it there - I can find an electronic (mosfet) fan speed controller in that position on my wife's climate controlled...

Hi i am new to this site i have a talbot camper with a 1.9 n/a diesel motor fitted (i think its a c15),this is not the correct motor because you cant check oil properly because dip stick/ filler is so close to fan housing on the rad. Any way here goes i bought this a few months ago and whilst it drove ok there was a lot of black smoke under load ,...

Hi all,

I've just joined after spending the last week trawling through all the info here. As usual, you only appreciate forums like this when something goes wrong.

So I bought my 2006 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 (50k miles) a couple of weeks ago. To give it a good drive, I took it to Wales (from London) last weekend. It drove well all the way, but...

My starter is failing fast so need a new one.

Does anyone know the part number I need?

Loads for sale on eBay for many different models but not sure which one is right.

Or has anyone got one?

Hi all

I was wondering whether anyone on here had ever fitted or used any automatic transmission fluid coolers? My Soarer ATF is burnt and smells so it's going to be changed and have the filter washed out with petrol, while I was there I was wondering whether to fit a cooler to it. I have read that:
As a rule of thumb, every 20 degree increase...

The final straw....looks the AC condenser has burst on our Picasso - AC no longer works and there is a suspicious wet patch on the front crossmember that I thought was PAS fluid, but no evidence the pipe is leaking.

I was resigned to dumping it this year anyway - our second son was born on 27th Feb :-D , so now when the in-laws come up we need to...

08 c5 engine cuts out while running engine management light and depollution fault have to pull over stop switch off and on ignition and its ok. Sometimes it just goes sluggish while driving and puts up depollution fault and engine management light cones on. Diagnostics say fuel pump relay switch.anyone had this problem was it fuel pump relay or...

Thx in advance guys , this is a really helpful forum .

I got an R reg Xantia sx and the rear foglights do not come on .
The front ones' do and also the warning light comes on on the dash. Everything else electrical works .
have checked the fuses and a mechanic checked the relays or said he did .

They have never worked while i have had the car...

I have the track rod end off but can't figure out how to remove the rubber boot which covers the inner ball joint. It seems quite solid and does not prise off.

Any ideas?

Where can I buy replacement sills for a series2 Xantia Glasgow Area please
allan

I don't have the handbook in front of me right now and I didn't think to look it up when I was in the car this morning... Is there a switch in the C5 estate to turn on the boot lights? Mine aren't coming on.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Guys,

The offside driveshaft (long one with the bearing in it) on our Xantia HDi is knackered and making a loud rumble when driving. Am fairly confident it's this one as there's no change in tone at all when cornering, every other wheel bearing i've seen going has given a change in the note of the rumble when cornering.

Can you get this bearing...

We just looked at one of these and were impressed, I have asked about the pros and cons before but actually like this system.
The car is a 2006 C3 we will be viewing at the weekend but when driving a car last week (no good as it had had a hard life) I couldn't see why it needs an 'auto' option.

We saw one where they pushed auto and off they went,...