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Forum maintenance 15/01/2020

by xantia_v6 » 14 Jan 2020, 05:34 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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The forum is due for a software update on several components, including the PHP engine, the forum core software and several forum extensions. I have been doing preparatory work on this for a few weeks, and I think that all of the packages are ready.
I intend to start on this this week, which will require the forum to be offline for several hours...

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I see that some of the header buttons are not configured properly, I will fix that later today.

That seems to be fixed now...

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15 Jan 2020, 05:18
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I've used them a couple of times, most recently for a pair of XM rear ram gaiters.
Not cheap, but the only source found for new ones.

The Search box will accept original part numbers, so no need to go ploughing through the long, illustrated lists. Some good stuff there, genuine and new!

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11 Oct 2019, 17:47
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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04 Jan 2010, 19:44

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Diesel tuning chip/remap

by MonkeyMark » 08 Mar 2012, 12:48

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Hi all,

Does anyone have experiences of tuning chips or remaps on the C8 2.0HDi's?

Seen them for around £200 saying an increase from 109bhp to around 135. (at least i think it's the 109 version).

What have your experiences been of these?

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Sorry no experience on the C8 2.0 HDI's although I did pay a lot to have my 3.0 HDI C5 Tourer remapped properly and all I can say is,....wow!!

240 bhp to 300 bhp and 332flbt to 460flbt.

My car has now done over 20k miles on the map and all is ok plus the real bonus is the fuel consumption has improved by around 5mpg, not to mention the...

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16 Mar 2012, 18:17
Synergie gearbox

by racingraymond » 13 Mar 2012, 13:55

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I have a 1998 Synergie 1.9td with a knackered gearbox,can anyone tell me the type/model of gearbox that is used in the car and are there any other Cit/Pug cars that have the same one fitted :?:
Cheers.

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My Citroën handbook says for the XUD 1.9 TD DHX type engine, the gearbox type is ML/5, the gearbox id plate says 20 LE 43, the reduction box torque is 14x71 and the speedo ratio is 25x20. Hope that helps!
Yes that does help,thanks,can you tell me where the gearbox id plate is located ?

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16 Mar 2012, 13:29
c3 gearbox weight???

by Patt » 11 Mar 2012, 15:32

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Hi, my recently aquired C3 1.4 lx seems to have a large iron weight on top of the gearbox .This would give inertia to the linkage when engaging or disengaging gears.
Is it really necessary, can I remove it or what? Perhaps some enlightened owner could explain. It is a mystery to me.
Thanks all.

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Just an update to my last post, the removal of this weight has transformed the car! The heavy, dead feeling has gone, you can feel the gears properly, the lever is much responsive and the difficulty when changing from 4 to 5 (it wanted to go to 3rd) has vanished.
Considering the effort Citroen has made to design and fit this device, I'm just...

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16 Mar 2012, 12:22
Xantia Heater Blower and Rear Screen

by wornelly » 15 Mar 2012, 11:47

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Right, my Xantia heater has decided to work periodically, where as it comes on sometimes was working fine a couple of days ago, now it doesn't sometimes usually when its cold, but I have noticed that the heated rear screen don't work either when this happens, press the heated screen switch and put the heating on and then theres a click from the...

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Yh mine is the mk1 xantia

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16 Mar 2012, 10:59
Question on low pressure fuel pump Xantia HDI

by romik » 06 Mar 2012, 20:15
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I have recently had a brakedown, couldn't get it started. About half hour prior to it I noticed there was a noise coming from behind somewhere lasting a few seconds and switching off. I told that to the AA guy and he bashed the fuel tank from underneath, that noise reappeared and engine started up. The garage later replaced the low presure fuel...

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Update on my previous post. Yes the circular gold spring is present and the filter element looks ok but I'll replace when they arrive.Noticed one of the rather rubbish looking thin wall plastic(?) fuel lines to the filter housing had a kink in it almost bending round on itself. Part of this line(main supply to the filter) had been replaced with...
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16 Mar 2012, 03:59
c5 fuel filter

by dodger010 » 15 Mar 2012, 12:43

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HI guys can anyone tell me where to find the fuel filter on a 03 1.8 petrol c5, I cant find it may be i am looking in the wrong place. Also while i am on i cant get the back lights on the mult-ifunction display to work i have replaced the bulbs no joy any help welcome.

e.while i am on i also cant get the back lights

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The back lighting only works with the automatic headlight setting, or so does mine. :?

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15 Mar 2012, 15:06
Headlamp glass for Saxo

by isisalar » 11 Mar 2012, 12:41

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Doing a pre MOT checkover of wife's 106/Saxo today and spotted a crack in the o/s headlamp lens. Is this an MOT failure?
Are lenses available separately? If not any idea of cost of new unit?
Or anyone got one for sale/ going spare?
Thanks
Paul

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well you did say106/saxo :shock: [-X :wink:

you could try they are pug/cito dismantlers

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regards malcolm

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15 Mar 2012, 09:07
Xantia HDi noise under acceleration

by Synth1983 » 13 Mar 2012, 16:06

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Sorry, another question I'm afraid!

My new Xantia makes a bit of a rattle under acceleration then once over 3k it stops. I've read various things ranging from it just being something the HDi does, through to worn injectors. My old Xantia HDi didn't do this at all which makes me wonder whether it could be the latter. I'm guessing replacing...

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Found a good 'what could be causing my diesel problem' here while looking for injector prices onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
A good writeup but no prices, need to fill in a form to ask for them, may do that sometime but I prefer a price up front.

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15 Mar 2012, 00:24
Xantia heater blower

by Synth1983 » 09 Mar 2012, 16:24

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Hi there,

I've just bought a Xantia HDi and there seems to be a slight problem with the heater. I've noticed there seems to be lots of issues regarding the Xantia climate control system, but having searched I can't find an answer to this particular one. Basically the blower only works when the temperature slider is set to the warmest setting....

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The control board is getting cheaper; search UK Fleabay for xantia blower -brushes and you will find there are ones under £25 delivered.

Checking your control panel is the other detail; this requires about 25 minutes to remove (and a T-20 driver). Some people have had breakages there.

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14 Mar 2012, 22:12
help now the bonet wont open !!!

by john1doherty » 14 Mar 2012, 17:33

Hi again
just went to do a service on my newly bought 04 806 2.2hdi and i cant get the bonet open, it opened for me to inspect it before i bought it but not now.
the handel on the inside is fine but it must have broken at the other end , i have had the pliers on it inside the car and been pulling but to no end. anyone any ideas on how to get it...

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14 Mar 2012, 17:33
saxo diesel

by Harlequin » 14 Mar 2012, 09:07

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is the power steering pump for a saxo diesel ( R reg) similar to any other models (petrol etc)

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go look on ebay they are about £30 last time i bought one.
the 1.6 tu's are electric for future ref :)

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Last post by Chris570
14 Mar 2012, 14:07
Rear Arm Bearing Falure Causing front Tyre Wear?

by rory_perrett » 13 Mar 2012, 19:28

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Has anyone experienced front tyre wear due to rear arm bearing failure? My 2000 Xantia HDi seems to have very quickly taken the inside edge (about 15-20mm) off the driver’s side front tyre possibly coinciding with developing a tendency to drift to the right on straight roads.

Tracking is set OK and there is no sign of wear in front arm bushes,...

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I am quite sure (some of) mine are on the way out.. I think I will get the arm undone from everything else and wiggle - no change of direction with accel, but the front end is very unhappy with potholes now, steering wheel shake and slight direction changes..

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14 Mar 2012, 13:35
Xantia lower TB cover Bolt Size 1.9TD 99'

by nick90 » 14 Mar 2012, 00:26

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can anyone tell the size and thread for the two bolts which hold on the lower timing belt cover
did the Tb and can not find the bolts despite being very careful

thanks
nick

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Correct, the one at the back is listed as M7x100-38.

I think the 100 part is the thread pitch - 100 equating to 1mm, and the other part the length (in mm presumably). So the bottom ones are much shorter, which makes sense....

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Last post by RichardW
14 Mar 2012, 13:27
Fitting daytime lights help.

by waynedance » 14 Mar 2012, 00:08

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Where would be the best place to wire them in? would want them to work when either the engine running or ignition on.

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I would suggest looking at a circuit for a 406.

Peter

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14 Mar 2012, 10:41
Where is the heater relay and the full pump relay ?

by Harry1975 » 12 Mar 2012, 21:03

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where is the heater relay and the full pump relay ? can any one tell me please ???

Thanks Harry

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thank for your help Jim, very kind of you :)

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14 Mar 2012, 08:36
Xantia front foglamp retrofit question. Solved!

by mirafioriman » 11 Mar 2012, 20:21

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On my 1994 series 1 Xantia I now have the front foglamps fitted. They are wired up, the switch is fitted and I've fitted the missing fuse.

However they don't work. Do they have a relay I need to fit? If so can anybody tell me where it is etc so I can return to the scrapyard and get one?

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There should indeed be a relay. Fitted one and they still didn't work :( Turned out I had a bad connection and they're now working :)

Just the trims to paint now (they're currently in grey primer)

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13 Mar 2012, 21:54
That Xantia hazard light and indicator issue

by fotobright » 12 Mar 2012, 17:22

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Hi,

My wvo running Xantia just failed MOT on a couple of issues the worst being that Xantia hazard light and indicator issue.

when I press the hazard light , sometimes it doesn't want to go off. The indicators too seem a bit temperamental although this could be old contacts in the stem. I seem to remember however that this problem was linked to...

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Cheap switch

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13 Mar 2012, 21:50
Xantia worth keeping ?

by airhead_eire » 13 Mar 2012, 11:40

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Hi all,

I've been a long time lurker on here since I bought my Xantia about 2 years ago.
(Just created a login recently though !).
My Xantia is a '97 model 1.9TD (it's called a Xantia Range on the equivalent V5)
with 209k miles on the clock. I've kept it maintained but it requires more
work now and I'm wondering if I should let it go. To...

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I don't really have anything against the C5s except that they are like most modern cars, complicated and expensive to repair, the only one I would consider is the early model with the 8 valve engine, reliable and no DPF, but the build quality is nothing like the XM, my son says the instrument panel looks as though it was styled by Pallitoy.

The...

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13 Mar 2012, 20:36
Xantia HDi noise under acceleration

by Synth1983 » 13 Mar 2012, 16:09

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Sorry, another question I'm afraid!

My new Xantia makes a bit of a rattle under acceleration then once over 3k it stops. I've read various things ranging from it just being something the HDi does, through to worn injectors. My old Xantia HDi didn't do this at all which makes me wonder whether it could be the latter. I'm guessing replacing...

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To 99% is one or several injectors at fault.
The engine cuts the pre-injection off at 3,200rpm, which is when the 3rd piston on the HP pump is activated.
If an injector is bad, the pre-injection phase which is supposed to be the 40ms pulse/ 1cubic mm, will become much bigger and is pinked in the combustion chamber, not showered , if you...

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Last post by CitroSwede
13 Mar 2012, 17:32
pair of new xantia droplinks for 94- 99 car

by aerodynamica » 13 Mar 2012, 15:46

Ello, anybody want the new ar links I bough in error? They'll fit xantias with the chevrons on the grille up till 99 face lift. They're not gen Citroën but are brand new.
First to pm!
I'll not be able to easily reply until later though.

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13 Mar 2012, 15:46
Fitting a Xantia steering wheel

by Dommo » 11 Mar 2012, 21:11
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Just a word of warning, when the haynes manual says to only use approximately 25 lb ft of torque when tightening the Xantia steering wheel nut (or torx bolt on s2 cars), listen to them. I just tightened mine on using a small ish socket wrench and heard a cracking sound, obviously I provided a bit more torque than I was meant to and it has cracked...

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:-D :-D Good Man! Thats I like to hear!

Im like that with the S1 24v Manuals!
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13 Mar 2012, 11:25
Replacing LDS

by Alec B » 11 Mar 2012, 23:05

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Hi all, I'm looking to replace the LDS fluid in the C5 in the next few months. Looking at some info it suggests a Lexia is required to totally de pressurise system. Really I just wanted to see if anyone has done it and what to look out for. Also has anyone posted a step by step guide as haven't been able to find one. I've done the LHM on my old...

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I'll be totally honest I'm a newbie to LDS and didn't know that it had minimal service requirement's but now I know I'll look forward to not having to replace it.

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13 Mar 2012, 07:58
If i bought a C5

by Xantic » 11 Mar 2012, 22:46
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Would anyone be interested in doing the cambelt etc for me.

I would of course pay for parts and labour and travel to where ever you are, As long as it's not in China or somewhere..

PM me if anyone is up for it with an inclusive cost.
Just need to know in case i find a good car and can budget for it in my total cost.

Russ..

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Which do you recommend, theres so many, what has others bought .

Take a look at this thread
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13 Mar 2012, 07:32
HDi Picasso down on power

by RichardW » 08 Jan 2012, 13:58
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The latest in the saga of our Picasso..... it's down on power - I know many will say being an HDi 90 it was never 'up' on power, but it has definitely lost its get up and go - best way to describe it would be a 1.9TD Xantia with a split in the boost sensing pipe. There don't appear to be any other symptoms, no EML, MPG about the same, not smoking,...

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I've got a similar problem now, mine's fine at low revs. It's once you get past around 2k revs and ask a bit more of it that you come a cropper!
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13 Mar 2012, 00:09
HELP AND WIRE DIAGRAM NEEDED FOR FUEL PUMP

by Harry1975 » 12 Mar 2012, 18:22

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Hi I need a wiring diagram for a petrol pump on a 1.8 16 v Xantia, the manual only shows fuel gauge . Ive just change a knackard heater matrix, and the passager foot well was about an inch deep with water, ive taken out carpet and its drying ,took rubber plugs out so it can drain away. One of the wire connectors was all covered in white fluffy...

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its a mark 1 1996, its the fuel pump not working , tested pump it works tested fuse its ok, so dont know why its not

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12 Mar 2012, 21:29
Intermittent wiper not working

by DaveW » 10 Mar 2012, 12:48

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On the way to the MOT test the intermittent wiper control on the Xantia quit (MKII 1.8, 16v, W reg) .
Not a great worry as I knew this was not an MOT fail but I would like to get the function back.
Anyone know which of the relays (under dash) is the one responsible for this?
All the other positions on the stalk work OK.

Dave.

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The relay has a different casing to the one illustrated on your Xantia pages - does not have a metal tag so that's not the problem. There is a lime green coloured relay in front of it but even with that removed I still could not pull the blue one out. As I explained, the socket flexes up, down and sideways and there is no way to get a grip on it...

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12 Mar 2012, 19:26
Goodbye 1.8 16V Xantia, hello 1.9TD! And a list of problems!

by Stepto1 » 05 Mar 2012, 20:02
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Finally got my hands on a 1.9TD Xantia SX. She's in a dark metallic grey and apart from being VERY dirty she's not bad. The go, turn and stop bits are ok, as are the up and down bits! However, here is a list of issues, any ideas folks?

Rear windows don't work. No lights on any of the switches.
Boot won't open, suspect worn catch.
Bad fuel leak...

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and have been averaging 36 now for months.. saying that, I am runing on WVO.. I guess that could account for something.. I will follow with interest..

Now you mention it, in my contribution to the thread I stated my lowest was 35.170mpg.. I was running on Bio (not recommended as it destroys things - it might be good for the environment but not...
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11 Mar 2012, 22:26
Will this fit ?

by imperial21 » 11 Mar 2012, 17:39

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I have had the abs light on for the last couple of days :x I just read how to test the sensors and have done it now, the front right has a very high reading so i guess thats duff :shock: ? any way i looked on ebay for replacement sensors and have found this listing
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but i am unsure if it will be...

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Great thanks for that

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11 Mar 2012, 21:45
synergie in tank pump

by mikeb49 » 10 Mar 2012, 16:00

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Hi i posted a problem 5/2/12 about our synergie hdi cutting out,will ocationally start for a few seconds to a few minuits, management light on, aa said fault code was low pressure at rail, has had new main filter, i have just removed pressure regulator and washed in white spirits looks ok can,t see a filter on or in it?, in tank pump is noisey and...

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The LP pump is working but is it providing enough pressure ?? Probably is
What im getting at is just because there is a fault code logged with low pressre at the common rail doesent neccisarIly mean theres a fault on the high pressure side.

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11 Mar 2012, 21:40
cam shaft scrape

by axford » 09 Mar 2012, 15:49

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Hi all, wonder if anyone can help asap.
My Y reg C5 110 8v is making a loud, horrible scraping sound from the cam sprocket. Its nothing else as ive changed everything - tensioner, idler, belts, crank pulley - everything but the noise has been getting steadily louder and it now sounds like something is gonna give .
Is there a bearing at this end of...

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You were so right again .
It was the blummin water pump after only three thousand miles . Think I had the belt too tight .
Thanks all

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11 Mar 2012, 21:11
Careful how you check your LHM in winter!

by Old-Guy » 10 Mar 2012, 18:29

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One cold Sunday morning back in February, I checked levels and tyres in anticipation of a couple of longish trips in the coming week. Oil, coolant and washer bottle all OK; tyres a couple of psi down all round which, but with the temperature well below zero and having done less than ¼ mile, that was to be expected. But the LHM level gave me a...

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The volume of a nitrogen sytem is particularly immune to changes in temperature, in that at the sort of temperatures the nitrogen gas in the spheres will be heated to the change in volume of the nitrogen would be negligible. This can be seen as the ideal gas law that you quote uses the si unit of temperature kelvin. As such a change of 20 celcius...

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11 Mar 2012, 19:56
c5 estate lights in boot

by speedy1409 » 09 Mar 2012, 20:45

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Both lights in my boot don,t work.

Because those lights only work if the boot door is open, there must be a problem with sensor. I also think so, because the car does not warn me if i drive with open boot.

Can anyone tell me where can i find the sensor, or at least a pressure point for it...maybe its just poor connection.

thx

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Thanks wheeler. The wires were indeed broken at the hinge.

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11 Mar 2012, 18:16
7 seat xantia?

by Harlequin » 10 Mar 2012, 10:37

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did citroen ever make a 7 seat xantia?

seen a 406 with 2 in the boot , am thinking , (since replacement of the 806 is going to happen sooner rather than later) a xantia estate with 7 might be a good idea.

or failing that, is there a conversion kit?

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Do they now lay down inside the roof box?

The eldest's 24 living 600 miles away. The wifes friends family are 500 miles away. So there isn't the need to transport 6 small kids about.
Sorry Harlequin I just threw the bits away about 6 months ago..Wouldn't have done for anyone over the age of 6 anyway.. not enough leg room in the boot.
good luck,...

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11 Mar 2012, 17:56
Xantia MOT fail - your help needed please

by pete the bus » 09 Mar 2012, 17:06
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My girlfriends 1.9TD SX Estate has just failed its MOT on the following:

1. Anti-roll bar(top) ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.

2. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault.

With the 1st one I have no idea where they mean. I've looked at the Haynes manual but it...

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Been underneath this afternoon. Found and disconnected the two pin connector. Measured resistance across the two pins from the sensor - Open circuit. I guess I should be getting a reading similar to the ones at the ECU block if all was well? (1080Ohms or thereabouts). Now searching for a cheap replacement. Car is 1999 (T) Xantia 1.9TD LX Estate....
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11 Mar 2012, 16:29
A "new" question about Xantia airbags. (Faults)

by CitroSwede » 11 Mar 2012, 03:47

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I will try to explain it as good as i can, my English isn´t what is has been.. :wink:

I have searched the forum, but couldn't find something similar.
My airbag warning light is flashing now and then, i have checked the codes with the lexia and it says:
-Igniter passenger airbag open circuit. (my lexia is in swedish but i think it is the same in...

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The site does contain some information about the air bag warning light, but I think the search is not too good for you to retrieve it.
If it is any help I have found that my warning light will come on and stay on variously:
a) During wet weather. (No water getting into the car)
b) When the seats have been moved forward or backward.
c) When items...

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Last post by Estately
11 Mar 2012, 15:11
Saxo Steering Rack Gaiter

by MULTIMENTAL » 11 Mar 2012, 14:32

Hello.

I need to replace the gaiter in the attached photo.

What size is the Torx bolt on the top of the assembly and if I undo this will I be able to change the gaiter?

It's a 99 Phase 1 1.5D if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

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11 Mar 2012, 14:32
Help!Saxo wont start after fitting horn!

by isisalar » 10 Mar 2012, 21:22

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1.5 diesel 106/Saxo L reg
Fitted a new horn to the wife's car today and now the starter motor wont operate! There was a bit of shorting when I was testing the old horn so the first thing I checked was the fuses next to the brake fluid resevoir. They both looked ok, but the front one, when removed, looked like something had taken a bite out of one...

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Joy of joys, problem solved.
I followed the cable from the clicking relay attached to the expansion tank which lead me to the mutipoint connecter. I unscrewed it and it was a bit damp inside, probably some stray plusgas from yesterday. Re fitted and all now working, seems to have re vitalized the lazy rear wiper too.
Well done Peter N for...

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Last post by isisalar
11 Mar 2012, 12:33
Xantia 2.1 TD Front Hub Nut Types

by bddeazeley » 08 Mar 2012, 16:15

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Hi Folks, are there 2 types of front hub nuts for the Xantia? I have bought a replacement front wheel bearing kit for my Xantia 2.1TD but the new nut in the kit looks different from the one that is on the car. The nut on the car has a flange but the new nut in the kit has a collar. Has anybody experienced this difference?
Thanks

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Thanks Richard. The original hub nut is in good condition so I will do as you say and refit it.

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11 Mar 2012, 01:01
citroen c5 steering rack

by axford » 06 Jan 2012, 10:40

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Hi all, I need to change the steering rack on a 2001 c5 hdi 110. Has anyone done this and if so is it poss to manouver out without dropping the sub frame ? Thanks for any info .

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I changed the rack on my C5 v6 the sub-frame had to come down about a foot and it was still a struggle! I was on my own in the drive, so you will need to get it up as far as you can,on wood blocks.
Stock up on elastoplast, be prepared to invent a new swearing vocabulary.
Good luck. Dave.

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10 Mar 2012, 09:56
Xantia coolant

by beast » 09 Mar 2012, 17:56

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Hi and a big hello to everyone on this very interesting and informative forum I've just joined the ranks by buying on eBay a 12year old xantia for 600 pounds which I thought wasn't too bad it's a 2.0 litre hid 90 hp model in silver. I live in Coventry and the car was based in Manchester done my research before I bidded and purchased a train ticket...

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Hi thanks for the replies will check the level sensor as I've not used the air con yet apart from a little cosmetics ie parking scuffs on all four corners of the bumpers it's a sound car everything works I've inherited a bundle of receipts ie spheres cam belt changed the last guy owned it for 5yrs and I'm only it's 4th owner so that usually says...

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09 Mar 2012, 19:53
subframe stuck

by axford » 29 Jan 2012, 09:39

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hi all,Ive took all the bolts out to drop the subframe of my citroen c5 as in the manual but it doesnt move ? It said get ready with the trolley jack and I was expeting it to drop with its own weight but it just stays there .Any ideas ?? Do they usually have to be hit to drop ?? many thanks -citroen 2.0 hdi Y reg by the way

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hi all , just in case anyone needs to know I had to force it down with w length of wood.It is in tight due to the bushes

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09 Mar 2012, 18:23
zx waterpump

by andy46 » 07 Mar 2012, 21:55

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Hi I am about to do a cambelt change on my 1996 1.9 NA diesel zx. I have changed cambelts on landrovers before - the zx looks a bit more complicated but will follow the haynes book of lies.
I have bought a replacement waterpump to change at the same time, I bought it off ebay for £12, it arrived today in a halfords box (HWP655), it looks OK but...

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Thanks for the replies - I did google stiff waterpump after asking on here and got the answer. thanks for tips on the cambelt, should be doing it this weekend.

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09 Mar 2012, 18:17
Xantia v6 dash reassembly

by Ozzie Kuma » 24 Feb 2012, 12:32

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I have just replaced my heater matrix but can not reposition the dash. It is a few cms out to the right.

Can someone assist with any trick to reposition it please.

I assume there is another locating bolt ( the same as the one with the fibre washer on the right) on the left side of the firewall behind all the hydraulic pipes, should I undo that...

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oh dear, I didn't get that problem, it is about the only thing that didn't happen. Mine is all ok-ish at the moment. If you need assistance it is all fresh in my head, just give a yell I'll come help .

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09 Mar 2012, 17:41
Auto Headlights, how to work

by paulcornwall » 09 Mar 2012, 00:33

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I've a 2001 C5 SX I've heard these models have auto headlights? On the light stalk there is a button saying auto however unsure whether its activated or no, could someone shed some light on this as the owners manual is missing
thanks

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No, once activated they remain so unless deactivated or the battery is removed.

I am not aware of an online version of the C5 manual. There used to be but it seems only to be the recent models that have them.

Don't despair though, I'll scan and email mine to you.

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09 Mar 2012, 17:34
C5 III, driving on European mainland, headlights

by Richard_C » 07 Mar 2012, 20:54

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With the cars I have had in the past it has been reasonably easy to mask off a bit of the headlamp glass for driving on the right. I even have some old yellow pre-halogen bulbs which I used to pop in the 2CV & Dyanes.

With the C5 III the solution is far from obvious.

Trip to French Alps coming up, unlikely to travel much at night but you never...

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I have a 57 reg c5 with xenon lights, I was flashed by nearly every car on the other side of the motorway

That's strange. Mine is a 2005 C5 with xenons and I'm just back from 3 months in Spain and France. Not once was I flashed because of dazzle to oncoming drivers. I too was told that beam benders weren't required.

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09 Mar 2012, 17:27
electrical connection.

by aerodynamica » 08 Mar 2012, 14:27

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On the CX, the rear window heater element connector on one side is broken off. How can it be reattached?
I've been advised against soldering as the localised heat could smash the safety glass.

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Only problem with that, is the contact stub has to carry a few amps...

I'd suggest this approach:

1. Solder a leg of clean flat brass to the connector lug, that can be manipulated to contact in the original track feed area - ie; the wide point near the lug.
2. Bond the tag back on with Loctite rearview mirror glue kit (probably £3.99 or so).
3....

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08 Mar 2012, 22:25
Jacking up a Xantia

by ecohouse1 » 08 Mar 2012, 17:21

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Hi
Anyone have any advice about jacking all 4 wheels off the ground with a Xantia using 2 trolley jacks and axle stands to change the spheres or generally any tips about how to best position a Xantia at home to do all 6 spheres.?

Plan on doing the spheres this weekend, and when I did my BXs I could jack from the centre of the front subframe and...

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I always find doing front then back, especially as it gives you more room underneath, to be quicker and easier (especially if the camber of the road lets you just slip the axle stands into the jacking points so no need for a jack), but if you insist on doing both ends at once, set the car on high, get axle stands or a jack under the back as a...

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08 Mar 2012, 21:28
TransMech Clutch's

by citroenxm » 07 Mar 2012, 22:14
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Advise really please..

Can anyone tell me, whats TransMech Clutch's like?? Any good? Ive a Pug 106 (A disguised Saxo really :wink: ) clutch job to do week friday... seen these on the bay and they say theres a 20k gaurantee and made to OE spec (they all say that bit though)

Anyone??

Cheeers

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Transmech - 60k miles, worn to the rivets

You were lucky... I've heard similar stories from a Peugeot Mechanic where the mileage on several occasions was only 10k.

David.

Yeah I heard that they become juddery quite quickly, but mine only did near the end, which makes me wonder if those early juddery clutches were actually quickly worn down.
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Last post by Xaccers
08 Mar 2012, 21:18
Height contoler or Sphere Fault

by imperial21 » 08 Mar 2012, 19:51

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Hi All
I am a bit confussed by my Xantia problem, I have recently been putting the Xantia in Low height settings at night to make sure all is ok what i am finding is the car is strugling to raise at the back, The front come up quite quickly but the back would nt come up in the end i moved the leaver to service level and car creaked and judered up,...

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I second Lighty... I wont be the Spheres OR Height corrector itself, but the Linkage levers that control the height corrector itself.. they are a common siezure item on the xantias at the rear. The fronts dont normally and didnt on XUD cars due to common oil leaks from the engines keeping them lubricated...

Have a look at other Rear height...

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08 Mar 2012, 20:47
Another ZX 1.9D question...

by RussellF97 » 08 Mar 2012, 18:24

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Hi All,

The book says to Apply sealing compound to the end camshaft bearing caps , but it doesn't make clear what sealant to use. Is a thin smear of silicone OK, or should I use something else - or nothing? There didn't seem to be anything there when I took the cam out.

And I was impressed by the quality of the machining... and surprised there...

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Thanks for that Chris. Silicone it is then...!

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08 Mar 2012, 19:33

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