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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
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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Panel Bulbs..

by Ref » 08 Oct 2011, 15:33

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Would it work if I replaced the panel bulbs with 12V 2W(Green) instead of the 12V 1.2W (Black)??

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No, 2W is too hot

Ok thanks will try to find the right ones.

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08 Oct 2011, 18:52
Lesson learnt from OVER tightening things

by citroenxm » 06 Oct 2011, 21:38

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Hi All.. Directed towards XUD TD drivers.. but could be for anyone.

I had a customer car with a fuel drainage problem.. However, it was NOT an obvious problem.

The car would drain fuel from the pump back after a few hours! would always go with a re-prime.

check all the obvious, leak offs, return pipes, feed pipes, the Loop pipe on the rear.....

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Banjos should only ever be nipped up just to the point they don't weep... You mean your banjo doesn't gently weep? :twisted:

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08 Oct 2011, 13:40
XM Clutch Fluid is...

by addo » 07 Oct 2011, 08:57

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DOT4, right - like a CT Xantia?

Cheers, Adam.

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Hi Addo

On the XM RHD version there are two seperate hydraulic sections.
They join at a fit once connector on the drivers side of the passenger foot well.
Some sort of piston arrangement that transmits mechanically between the two hydraulic sections. Both sections need checking for the leak. The top end has a resovoir with lid fixed to the...

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08 Oct 2011, 12:27
Help on Flushing out rad, block Xantia TCT

by Diabolical » 06 Oct 2011, 21:14

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Any post I can't find or advice on completely flushing my Xantia s2 TCT Estate before COLD weather arrives.

Has'nt been done 4 years, keep meaning to but need to get it right.

David

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Plus I believe Total do an anti corrosion additive also. :?:
Forte' do this one which I'm led to believe was concocted specifically for Citroens and even Xantia matrix's.

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08 Oct 2011, 10:11
Another Xantia Heavy steering..

by Ref » 29 Sep 2011, 17:17
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as the title says this's pretty much the problem, i checked the pipes looks like nothing's wrong with them, i'm gonna change the LHM and clean the filters, the car rises fine the STOP light goes off within seconds, I changed the accumulator Sphere couple of thousand KMs ago.
There's a buzz that comes from the Hydraulic pump when turning the...

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Another success story, its what this place is all about :D
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Last post by red_dwarfers
07 Oct 2011, 22:54
Xantia air bag

by allanmc » 07 Oct 2011, 13:59

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Hi, trying to get the pasenger air bag out but cant get to the nuts because of the air duct going to the the wee vent next to the door, thanks
allan

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Since I don't have a passenger side airbag I never had to deal with the BSI but the glove box, YES :roll:
I had to get it out so that I was able to change the mobile phone hands free device.

It's easy job, just unscrew the T20 screws which have a soft hat around them. When all screws are
done, pull the glove box (I have 2, lower and upper) out...

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07 Oct 2011, 19:20
Hope this is of help to someone...

by mongoose100 » 07 Oct 2011, 08:12

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Plugged in today & works a treat!!!

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I've got a GROM AUDIO interface in the Prius, USB/AUX/iPhone/Bluetooth interface, it works well but is fussy about track names.

Steve.

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07 Oct 2011, 12:26
Xantia Ram Leakoff Collar

by addo » 06 Oct 2011, 09:09

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It only dawned on me today, whilst shovelling away green snow to progress on my steering rebuild, that the ram's leakoff collar (same part number as for an XM) points the wrong bloody way for a RHD car!

No flaming wonder the silly thing is twisted into a hairpin bend which ultimately causes it to crack at the spigot base... So - Handy Hint:...

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Jim,

If you come out fron under the bonnet of your Xantia project, you will notice its got colder. :wink:

We had some frost last night prep. for the snow later 8-) :!:

Kenny

P.S. IT might even loose the car in it :lol:

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07 Oct 2011, 11:14
Radios RD2 RD3 Differences

by cachaciero » 01 Oct 2011, 22:36
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Anybody know what the difference is between an RD2 radio as fitted to a C5 Mk1 and an RD3 radio also apparently fitted to the same car.

cachaciero

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Hi Mongoose, could take a photo but I can answer your question without doing so. The Colour Multiscreen is higher and the Dash is modified to take the extra height. Actually I believe that the arched bit that covers all screens is separate from the main dash but Citroen don't list it as such, there is either a Dash for Navigation / Colour screen...
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07 Oct 2011, 10:54
C5 Estate, rear suspension drops when parked

by torq » 15 Sep 2011, 10:14
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Hi Guys,
I've just picked up a 2004 C5 1.9hdi 110 estate with 120k on the clock and a part from a 2.8hdi Relay (yea, i know it's really a fiat) this is my first foray into the world of citroen.

When I park up the car and leave it for a few hours the rear end drops and the front raises a bit, the low rider look may be popular in south central...

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Had exactly the same trouble on a friends one. Turned out to be a small pick up of aluminium on the ram rod had cut through the seal. Seals are available from Citroen seperately, Ended up resealing it in situ as couldn't get pipes undone. Then stoned up the chrome rod etc., been fine since.

Edit- Oil was only visible on the outside gaitor after...
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07 Oct 2011, 09:59
2.2 HDi part identification.

by SaabC5 » 11 Sep 2011, 09:41

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Was checking the fluid levels yesterday when i came across a broken actuator rod in the engine bay. Its to the right hand side of the engine in the centre of the picture below. The actuator is very thin and goes deep into the engine bay, it connects via a ball socket at the top where its broken. Whats the name/function of this little beasty please?

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Mine was the same when I got my 2.2 but only took 5 mins as I took the plastic end of the new one and put on the old rod.

Ah yes! but in all probability the rubber diaphragm has holes in it :-) and you are only a little way from getting the dreaded Anti Polution fault because the Turbo has overboosted due to lack of vacuum.
You will have to...

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Last post by cachaciero
07 Oct 2011, 09:46
seat-covers for a C5 mk.1 ?

by Norlander » 07 Oct 2011, 03:56

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Does anyone know of a decent set of off-the-shelf seat covers -- under say £60, not tailored ones at £200 or so -- to fit a C5 mk.1?

Had figured that any front arm-rest problem could be sorted with some cut and stitch customisation, and quite a number of makes/sets claim to make provision for airbags, but wonder if universal covers might prove...

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I had a some from Morrisons which fitted the front seats lovely as they had an airbag slot in both of the side uprights , they were quite heavy duty but a good price . They still sell them as individual seat covers for about £8 each or so

Mark

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07 Oct 2011, 05:42
98 dispatch fuse box

by wotwot » 05 Oct 2011, 09:17

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I have had a look around but cant find the glovebox fuse board layout.
There are a couple of fuses missing (or not needed) and would like to know what all the fuses are.
Got the van as a non runner,after taking the head off it has a broken valve which has made mincemeat of the head and piston so I Just transplanted an engine into it.
Any pointers...

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No problem , hope you get your van sorted

Mark

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07 Oct 2011, 05:36
HELP Citroen C5 mk1 2003 heater blowers staying on.

by waynedance » 06 Oct 2011, 09:18

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Hi my heater blower fans are staying on, the lcd display states no fans on, the fan & eco button do not do anything when pressed.

Please help do I need a secondhand climate control unit?

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Just to let say that is was as said just in case anyone searches this thread.

Thank you to all that helped.

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06 Oct 2011, 21:11
Check strap checked out and unchecked?lol

by dieseldoggy » 06 Oct 2011, 17:20

How do you check strap back into door fitting? As just been doing the est thing of rewelding lower hinge back on?
Replacing door(removed wing etc)mate said better push it in so outta way moving it round to try to push back and it came out of spring loaded slot!
So now it stops it opening to far? but no click half way/keeping open thing.

My way...

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06 Oct 2011, 17:20
Xantia interior light

by froggy » 06 Oct 2011, 11:50

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Hi, the bulb has blown on the interior light on my series 1 Xantia. Probably silly question, but, how do I acess the bulb without breaking the plastic cover? many thanks in advance Terry.

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To get the unit out you must prise it out from the top as there are a couple of tags at the bottom. Its quite common for the bulb holder to have a poor connection so do the wiggle test before changing the bulb.

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Last post by DickieG
06 Oct 2011, 14:02
xantia track rods

by xantiasmiff » 03 Oct 2011, 15:47

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Just replaced both drop-links (Lemforder) and i have an annoying click when turning steering wheel. Anyway, got my wife to turn the wheel whilst i grabbed both track- rods in turn. there is visible movement accompanying the clicks on both sides in the inner track rod boots. Could someone do an idiots guide to changing these rods. Me being the...

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Thanks for the tips Rory. Iwill be changing the rods tomorrow.Weather permitting.

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06 Oct 2011, 13:07
Leaking Doseur valve?

by Dommo » 11 Sep 2011, 16:59
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Is that what it looks like?

If so..... :cry:

What's the best way to go about sorting that, a refurbished unit? It looks very crammed in by turbo piping and AC pipes. Cack!

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Changed the seal with the help of a friend yesterday, only took us about 3 or 4 hours :lol:

Removing all the intercooler piping and shifting the AC pipes out of the way takes a while!!

Is the seal meant to not look too bad? Certainly not with a big hole in it or anything? I didn't get chance to see if the leak has gone when I got to work this...
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05 Oct 2011, 13:46
correct procedure for bleeding/priming hydraulics

by DublinChris » 04 Oct 2011, 18:58

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:( My mechanic removed steering rack to fix leak at pinion basically getting seals replaced. He has put it all back together but still appears to have some air trapped in system and reports steering being heavier than normal. Car seems to be driving otherwise ok and is rising and lowering ok. I know this is a lazy question and there is probably a...

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:lol: Getting Tea and Jaffa cakes out - to be sure :lol:
Thanks Jane Fonda will be my inspiration :wink:

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05 Oct 2011, 13:32
xantia main beam failure

by reservex » 04 Oct 2011, 21:10

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xantia 1.9td main beam failure, i recently lost the near side main beam, checked the bulb which was ok, now the off side has stopped working, anyone any experience of this?

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Was it cabin or engine room fuse box, I don't remember :? .
Owner's manual is in the car. Anybody else?

EDIT: I found a list where the fuses are marked as,
High beam (R) 12 , (L) 13
Low beam (R) 14 , (L) 15
all 10A , engine room fuse box.

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04 Oct 2011, 22:04
Citroen Xantia 2.0L HDI SX brake pads

by stevestix8 » 03 Oct 2011, 22:56

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Hi all,

Am thinking about buying new pads for my Xantia. Have looked around for different prices and makes. Have narrowed it down to either Pagid or Mintex, the mintex were more expensive and the pagid works up to higher temp levels.

Can anyone give me some advice on the best pads for my HDi it is the 110bhp engine with the 283mm discs.

Thaks...

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Ok thanks for responses.

We decided to order the Pagid pads and we managed to get them for £35.00 thanks to 25% discount europarts are doing at moment.

Good quality pads at the cheaper pads price. The Pagid pads are more likely to do 50k than the Apec ones.

Cheers

Steve

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04 Oct 2011, 21:54
Yet another radio coding problem

by isisalar » 03 Oct 2011, 18:49

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This is the Citroen branded 4030RDS model.
I've stupidly inputed the wrong code and my radio is now locked out & we're now at the 4 dashes stage.I recently left radio on for an hour which brought up the code display.Inputed code, back to 4 bars.
Some of the LED bars have gone missing lately, so I can't see some numbers in their entirety. When I...

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Thanks for the reply Jim.In the event,I managed to scroll through & put the right code in,was getting worried though.
Thanks
Paul

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04 Oct 2011, 21:02
HPi and IDE. The same disaster?

by R9UKE » 26 Sep 2011, 18:10
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Something just clicked, and I'd like to confirm it.

The Citroen HPi engine fitted to the C5 suffers from fuel injections issues, particularly with the fuel pump. So does the IDE engine fitted to Renaults of the same period.

I've heard nothing but negative comments on them both, and it's common knowledge to avoid the Laguna IDE like the plague......

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It's done 20k miles every two years, and had a service at each milestone. So, right on the time deadline, but 2k miles past the mileage deadline :oops:

A casual oil and filter change ain't a bad idea. I've done that on plenty of cars, although the Espace V6 did almost put me off for life. Now that we're approaching the 100k mark, I fully intend...
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04 Oct 2011, 16:17
Xantia LHM leak - How to locate.

by gadgetgricey » 01 Oct 2011, 22:04

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Bit peeved about this, as I think I may have been ripped off.

Basic scanario is that the height corrector stuck on the Xantia about a month and a half ago. Was going on holiday in a couple of days so took it to a local Citroen Specialist to be repaired.
Rung me up to advise that it was sticking and that he coule lubricate it and that would...

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Confession Time.

LHM Leak was caused by me :oops:

After the car went to the garage the first time, he reported that the spheres were faulty, so I changed them with a good set I had.

Car then would not rise after this, so I assume the dog bone popped off when I dropped the car to the low setting.

When I finally reset the height corrector the...

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04 Oct 2011, 13:58
1995 1.9D ZX - 2 questions for the price of one...

by RussellF97 » 03 Oct 2011, 19:19

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Hi All,

1995 ZX Elation 1.9 D (non-turbo) 131838 miles

Q1): Bought some of Halfords finest glowplugs early this year and one has gone down already. Ho hum... Don't mock... Any recommendations for the best make of glow plug to use?

Q2): It was run on basic supermarket fuel over here in Brittany and I'd noticed a gradual falling off of it's not...

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It'll have the waxstat, the device in the thermostat housing that pulls on the pump fast-idle lever by way of a cable...

The waxstats don't live long and are often non-functional but having said that, the 200 or so rpm in crease the allow in cold idle speed does make quite a difference...

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Last post by CitroJim
04 Oct 2011, 13:01
Poor xantia comfort and ride

by XantiaDaveEire » 30 Sep 2011, 12:40
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I've had all 6 spheres changed within the last 2months and the ride is probably worse in all honesty :cry: It's very harsh over small bumps and over small speed bumps it's terrible.

I have the correct tyre pressures,the correct amount of Lhm,the correct spheres,the correct heights ...

The rear height is slow to rise when selected manually but...

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This is sounding uncomfortably like it may be the problem with mine :?

Doesn't Plaides have a good rep for spheres though ?
I would have thought out of all the aftermarket suppliers they could be relied upon to supply the correct spheres for a specific model ?

The main problem i'm having with mine is that the rear is slow to adjust heights...
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04 Oct 2011, 12:16
1995 ZX 1.9D - yet another query...

by RussellF97 » 04 Oct 2011, 09:28

Hi Again,

1995 ZX Elation 1.9 D (non-turbo) 131838 miles Lucas/CAV pump

One thing I noticed a couple of years ago when I had to replace the throttle shaft seals, was that inside the pump there is a rod which runs along the top of the pump from the throttle shaft through a flat plate and which has a very thin spring secured between the end of the...

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04 Oct 2011, 09:28
Xantia 1.9TD AL4 pressure regulation fault, an update

by masood_ilyas » 02 Oct 2011, 19:48

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1997 Mk2 Xantia 1.9TD AL4 automatic, 145k
This car was giving intermittent flashing snow flakes with limp home mode, Lexia reported this as a pressure regulation fault. Several threads suggested changing oil, this was done using the proper Esso/Mobil LT71141. What came out was clear reddish purple colour fluid with small amount of very fine metal...

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Just a thought Masood, the Haynes manual shows someone using a ball joint splitter on the the selector cable ball joint on the gearbox!
Seriously over kill for this job. Not needed! Simply unbolt the 10mm pinch bolt on the selector lever on the selector unit itself.and lift it off exposing the gearbox filler plug......... appreciate I may be...

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Last post by ex-vaux
04 Oct 2011, 08:45
Factory supplied Xantia Alloys quastion.

by aerodynamica » 03 Oct 2011, 20:26

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Hi all, simple question: do the factory 15 alloys for the Xantia (those fitted to VSXs) need special wheel bolts? (or can the same bolts as used for the steel wheels be used with no ill effects or dangers)

Best,

Graeme 8-)

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Ah, hello much whiter Xantia man!

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03 Oct 2011, 21:13
The Perils of Replacing a C5's Battery......

by frenchcarnut » 01 Nov 2010, 09:28
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......perceived, actual or otherwise!

Well, the colder conditions have exposed a weaker cranking force than experienced for the last 6 years, so I'm wondering if the battery is about to splurge on me any time soon.

I don't want to get caught out on a winter's morning just as I'm about to embark on an important day at work, so am thinking about...

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oh ok - how do you guys know all this anyway?
definitely not in the owner's handbook.

Experience picked up through having 5 C5s :lol:

C5 squared 8-)
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03 Oct 2011, 20:50
Where's my brake lights gone?

by isisalar » 02 Oct 2011, 14:41

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It was pointed out to me recently that only my high level brake light is working. I've just changed the other bulbs & still no brake lights working,high level ok, sidelights ok.
Any suggestions anyone?
My rear height corrector mechanism was lubricated, & the o/side handbrake cable was replaced earlier this week, which may have some relevance....

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Thanks for that.I'll be in touch.Can one pm here?
Thanks again
Paul
Yes.

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03 Oct 2011, 19:28
off to new home.

by lexi » 03 Oct 2011, 13:55

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This is Roy Christies being waved off last week. Still have one left. You can't beat an auto for driving up the ramp.

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Excellent news lexi :D

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Last post by CitroJim
03 Oct 2011, 18:44
comparing Xantia"s !

by froggy » 03 Oct 2011, 08:56

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Hi, I drove my fathers series 1 Xantia yesterday . It accelerates beautifully , my Xantia, same age same model, not as good What can the differance be? anybody got any ideas ? cheers Terry,.

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I think it will have a turbo boost connection pipe to the pump. If this is not working, there will be no extra fuelling to match the increased air supply when the turbo kicks in.

Fred

Yup, check that for splits.

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03 Oct 2011, 15:45
what is the most comfortable Citroen?

by davoxx » 29 Sep 2011, 16:28
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simple question - might throw up a poll later

which is the most comfortable Citroen? including cornering, ramps, braking, etc ...

I've driven a few, but would like the view of all of the experienced drivers out there ...

poll added!!!

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i forgot about cruise control :)

yeah a comfy citroen needs that alright ....
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03 Oct 2011, 14:08
bouncy xantia

by froggy » 02 Oct 2011, 21:55

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Hi, my Fathers series1 Xantia sprung a leak on the hydraulic pump. I ve replaced the o ring and it s stopped the leak. I ve just driven it and found the front suspension to be very bouncy. any one got any ideas? Is the bouncy suspension connected to the earlier pump leak? cheers Terry .

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When they get to a bouncy stage its fairly obvious that they are flat and need desperate changing!!

The leak on the pump could also have been forced from a Flat accumilator sphere - Does the regulator on the gearbox Tick a lot??

Paul

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Last post by citroenxm
03 Oct 2011, 10:13
Tailgate problem

by KennyW » 25 Sep 2011, 18:12

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Hi All,

I have a problem with the Tailgate locking mechanism.

It is NOT locking with the remote The actuator is responding but the lever is not moving far enough to open or close on remote.

How has other members resolved this issue :?:

Kenny

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Oooooops :oops:

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03 Oct 2011, 09:59
Xantia S1 - Help! LHM pouring out front anti-sink valve

by Old-Guy » 30 Sep 2011, 10:52

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Daughter's S1 Estate (2.0i 16V) has been leaking LHM at an increasing rate this week, yesterday it became extreme (1L in half mile). SOS call to Daddy. So now I'm 150miles from home, fixing daughters , and regretting leaving laptop (with loads of useful threads saved) at home.

With engine running, steady stream from inboard end of (front...

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did you mesure the O ring/orafiss whilst it were in bits, so we can match which of the two above is the best one for the job,

regards malcolm

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03 Oct 2011, 08:16
Leakoff pipe

by froggy » 02 Oct 2011, 18:22

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The leakoff pipe on my Xantia has sprung a leak, is it a case of, just pulling the old one off, and pushing the new one on? thanks Terry.

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not quite as it usualy comes in a blister pack as one length and two rubber end caps,

you have to cut it to the required length's :shock: :lol: :wink:

but then as Xac says,

regards malcolm

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03 Oct 2011, 08:10
Fuel Warning light

by Taffyrhys » 01 Oct 2011, 09:19
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I have a 1.9td xantia R Reg and was wondering how much fuel is left in the tank once the fuel warning light comes on. Cheers for the help.

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a one way valve strategically placed in the fuel line would defo fix that then.

regards Nigel.
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Last post by falling-out-with-my-car
02 Oct 2011, 21:04
'99 Xantia Radio Fault

by onthecut » 02 Oct 2011, 11:07

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The radio in my '99 Xantia has suddenly ceased working, but the oddity is, the channel display remains permanently on. Turning off the engine and removing the ignition key --- no difference. There is no sound and no response to any of the radio controls, either on the set itself or on the wheel. If anyone has any thoughts -- please share !
I do...

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Mike, regarding the code, it will depend on the make and model of the radio - there should be stickers on the unit with barcodes and numbers which will help identify which model it is. Some can be remotely decoded for free, some sadly cannot.

Have you removed the faulty unit from the dash and disconnected the power for a while? I have seen this...

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02 Oct 2011, 17:29
1990 Citroën BX.

by filip » 15 Sep 2011, 07:43
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Hello, I have just joined and am looking for some advice, I have the offer of a 110,000 mile Citroen BX, 1990 model non turbo diesel.
I know nothing about them. I'm told it is rust free although I've not seen it yet myself. Apparantly it needs nothing doing other than a new engine mount.
Is this a car suitable for daily use now, 21 years later?...

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Im in Swindon.
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02 Oct 2011, 13:35
xantia battery

by allanmc » 13 Aug 2011, 18:41

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Last week I took the car to a local garage to have the battery checked as if car sat for a two days the battery was flat they said the battery was done then checked the output from the alternator which was ok, bought an exide battery from eurocar parts and everything was ok untill after the car had not been used for two days it was reluctant to...

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Dickie G, sorry for taking so long to get back to you anyway its just a Xantia 110 HDI and since I was last on I took the car to a guy who said it was a fault with the body computer unit that was the problem, I left it with him and he thought he had fixed it but unfortunatly no so I dont know where to go now NOT CITROEN I hope, any ideas would be...

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02 Oct 2011, 11:17
Diesel engine over reving on tickover, MAF problem? SOLVED?

by rory_perrett » 16 Jun 2011, 22:25

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First, apologies for the long post

I have a 2000 Xantia Hdi (110), about 2 years ago it started “driving itself” in that for no reason (every 10 mins or so but apparently quite randomly) the revs would increase, sometime to as much as 2000rpm, usually somewhere between 1100 and 1500rpm, quite disconcerting if you were on the overrun or driving...

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Absolutely! leaking vacuum pipes cause all kinds of problems depending on where they leak. In your case the EGR valve was effectively out of control probably intermittently, but would have affected the rpm at low to mid revs.

cachaciero

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01 Oct 2011, 22:44
Stalling Xantia

by citroenesque » 01 Oct 2011, 12:09

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1997 2.0i Xantia 8v.
Having had the same trouble with my 1996 and my 1997 Syneries (both 2.01 8v too) I know what the problem is: it's that darned idle control stepper motor. First thing I need to do is take it off and clean it. (Any tips?) or is it advisable to replace it?

Is it necessary to reset the ECU. This means disconnecting the battery...

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reset the ECU … disconnecting the battery for 10 mins?
None of that on the Mk I, never heard of Lexia when I had the Xantia, but a lot about cleaning stepper motors.

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Last post by Clogzz
01 Oct 2011, 17:09
renewed spheres

by axford » 30 Sep 2011, 10:57

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Hi ,i recently renewed my spheres on my C5 with the correct ones from the dealers because 2 were leaking. I have the fluid up to the right level and everything works great now - no sinking overnight and no leaks.
BUT the ride is now atrocious.It wobbles all over and going over a match stick feels like a pot hole. Whats gone wrong - have I...

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CitroJim
Thanx for the pics. if I was able to see right, the manometer is up to 200Bar. could you please tell us where to connect it (mine is not HA) and what should be the right reading/s?

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Last post by atr
01 Oct 2011, 16:37
Correct Engine Oil for Xantia XUD 1905 TD

by ecohouse1 » 30 Sep 2011, 17:02

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I just wanted to check that it was OK that I put in Mineral Oil 15W 40 (Shell Helix) into my Xanta TD 1.9 XUD

I have run a few XUD lumps - BX Turbo & N/A, 309 1.9D and a Xsara with a DW8

None used synth or semi synth and I notice the owners handbook states synth or semi synth.

Is this all part of the longer service interval thing or will I...

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I have always used Trago mills best, around £10.00 but suitable spec for the XUD - and the 8 valve Hdi!. I always chaged mine at 5k although the Hdi seems much cleaner so I leave it a bit longer.

The frequency of oil changes is much more important than the price of the oil.

Peter

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01 Oct 2011, 14:31
Road noise and rattle

by bluntysaurus » 30 Sep 2011, 14:42

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I have a C5 2ltr exl. auto. The problem is a lot of road noise -boots are firestone Z300 with lots of tread. I also have a rattle in the steering column at about 70mph (Citroen say a new column is needed) Could these be connected? Or has anyone got ideas to reduce the road noise?
Its driving me mad. Thanks in advance

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I've run firestone z300's on my C5 and thought they were one of the quietest tyres I've had. I've also got (and have had since I bought the car 60,000 miles ago) a steering column rattle, but only over rough tracks, and it has not got worse, so I have not bothered to investigate.

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Last post by Duracell
30 Sep 2011, 19:07
2001 C5 IMMOBILISER PROBLEMS

by carpy » 26 Sep 2011, 20:06

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Hi all, have been working on the car trying to fix the suspension and now a new problem has arisen or several I think. I get the economy mode active message even after I have charged the battery. The interior lights don't come on, the windows don't work and the immobiliser light is on so the car won't start. The remote opens the central locking...

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Hi, thanks for the input, will give it a go tomorrow

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29 Sep 2011, 22:24
Xantia 1.9TD head gasket blown!!!!

by ex-vaux » 27 Sep 2011, 21:02

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My old 95 xant has finally decided its time to mark its territory and blown its head gasket! Oil is bubbling out of the gasket joint at the cambelt end and forming a large puddle underneath.
Curiously, it still starts and runs fine, although it won't be long before the oil is joined by a cloud of steam I'm sure!!

My question is, what thickness...

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Thanks fella's. probably a good idea to strip the head and get a skim done if nothing else to ensure it is flat and to check the valve gear and cam. Take the point about head bolts, I have also re-used old bolts on other cars without any problems, but I've also never had a diesel blow a gasket before! One of the head bolts at the cambelt end was...

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29 Sep 2011, 22:12
Finally crossed over...

by mongoose100 » 28 Sep 2011, 14:26

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The Xantia has gone to a new home now, replaced with a 01 V6 C5.

Any issues that I should be paying particular attention to?
In a way it seems like new territory to me with this one...

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Jim, any idea as to where he/she is?

No, all I know is he's called Zoran. The reconned 'box might be useful to him but at the last exchange he was pricing up the bits to fix his and about to delve inside it...

Seems access is a bit easier in the C5. Is it really?

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29 Sep 2011, 05:57

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