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OK Please can anyone assist on this. I'm in the process of changing the interior of my HDI SX Estate.. fitting an Exclusive leather interior and part of that is the glovebox with the mock wood fascia strip. What I would like to do is to just remove the old strip...

Hi,

A couple of days ago the remote (plip) stopped working, If I use the key in the lock the car will lock/unlock and the indicators flash. All doors open except the boot.

Firstly has anyone got any idesa I have replaced the battery but no joy.The second question is how do I get into the boot (hatch) ? without killing myself crawling through...

as some of you may remember i used to be the proud owner of a beloved xant named kelly unfortuanately i had to leave the area for personall reasons and due to the fact that kelly wasnt running at the time she had to be left behind upon my return i have found that she has been removed by local authorities and is no longer recognizwable you will...

Just came across this article . explains a lot . thanks to the Pug members here for pointing me in the right direction .

I wonder how many follow this procedure :shock:

The fans are OK, but the sound that they make. It is not rattle noise it is more like a loud turbine sound. Is this loud sound normal ?

Thanks
Zohar

Would anybody have any idea of an inclusive price to replace the clutch in the pile of poo. Just had the cable replaced and the bloke seemed to think that the clutch is probably on the way out as suggested on this forum. Checked fleabay for a price for a clutch kit and it varies from £60 to over £200. Is it a long job?.

Am i expecting too much from a big engine in terms of MPG?

I have an 07 2.2 C5, 173 BHP version, with the twin turbo

Over the last 3000 miles according to the trip computer i have averaged 28mpg.

If i am crusing at 70mph on the motorway,according to the instant readings i get 32/32mpg, if its even remotely upbank its drops to around 24mpg....

got hold of what i believe is a brand new mk1 activa front bumper went to fit it today to my td and it seems to be a bit wider on the side and not line up with wheel arch.Question is did mk1 ativa turbo have slightly different front wings,seem to remember reading somthink once but cant remember were
many thanks steve

Today, after starting the vehicle, I've noticed that the charging warning lamp is on. I've also noticed that the aircon's green led is off (the fan is working). is there anything in common with those two things? let me point out that it did'nt blink and even when riding fast it doesn't turn off (at least that's the case when there is a problem...

I own a 2002 dispatch which is a non central locking model..old fashioned key thingys...I only wish to adapt the front door spinning crappy locks :x as rear have security locks so thinking of fitting an aftermarket central lock kit,anyone fitted one & whats your thoughts on installation & reliability please.

Hi,after buying a non runner,we've got it going but it cuts out after a couple of minutes of running.It's a 2000 model Berlingo HDi and we got it as a non runner,previous owner had suffered a broken timing belt,replaced it,still wouldn't go so he replaced the HP pump on the engine.I've discovered it had 6 broken rockers.Replaced them,it now starts...

Does anyone know if the FAI rockers /cam followers offered on eBay as pattern spares are original equipment ? Many thanks

my xantia has been parked for about 7 days, it started normal but when i turned the blinker strange noise came from behind the wheel and the battery light came on same with the wipers, it happened for a couple of times then everything went back to normal again, should i start shopping for alternator?

Having some knocking on the rear of my sons C5, suspected rear arm bearings. My mechanic tells me the problem is in the rear sub-frame, and the front bushings therein need replacing. Has anybody had this problem or are those bushings expensive.

Managed to acquire a tidy Synerige at the right sort of price, and made a flying visit to the UK last weekend to pick it up. Loads of paperwork with it, everything but a handbook :lol: .
Its got lots of stuff on it which is a complete mystery to me - the climate control system for one, so has anyone got a spare 1999 TD handbook covering the SX...

I have been having a wee problem since yesterday. Might possibly be
related to the unusually hot weather we have had over the last two days.
When I use the remote to lock the car, it unlocks immediately and beeps. I notice that the button in the drivers' door doesn't go down when using the remote. When I use the key, it locks fine and the button...

Will need to remove the front & rear bumpers on my Zx16v soon as they are going to be resprayed , just wanted to know if anyone done this before and what to expect , seized bolts , broken / flimsy clips ? Thanks

Mark

well MORE problems....

2008 C5 hdi exclusive, 32k miles.

into dealer for basic service & MOT, just got call....failed MOT and £870 to fix everything...

- new rear discs & pads
- suspension droplinks
- front ball joint

told them NO way and just paid £140 for basic service & MOT fee. they will re-test for free within 10 days.....no I just need...

I hope this pdf file helps --> Sphere Application Table

This one has probably been done to death, but I can't find any posts on it in here so I'll ask again...

I need to get a replacement stereo for my car (2001 Xsara). Is there anyway I can get a non O.E. stereo which can be operated via the steering wheel controls?

Alternatively, how much am I looking at to get a replacement unit coded to the car?...

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What is it about anti-roll drop links? I seem to be going through them at a rate of knots. The most recent set were fitted last August and have been rattling again from about June. I'm only driving around 8K miles a year so really puzzled.

Last time I did have them checked and left them a bit longer before changing them. Is this normal on...

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Noticed the other day that the fan switch only operates the cabin blower when the engine is running, is this normal?

All cars I've had the blowers operated with the ignition on.

Kevin

Wel lads,
I have a problem the housing that the sphere is screwed in to on the rear near side is wobbling around i think there is something missing. but i'm not sure

and i can get the sphere off it wont budge. i've tried everything
3ft stihl, strap wrench, and 3 other oil filter wrench.

help need urgently. pictures would help
Thanks
Nick

Hi guys, hope someone can help.

I checked the LHM last night and it was leaking, took it to the garage this morning first thing and there's a plastic 3 way connection box broken.

The garage couldn't fix it obviously, and I had to get 220kms to the airport, so I've had to hire one of their cars, an Astra! It's not as nice as my Fred, even with...

Hi thinking about fitting a set of winter tyres to my Xantia when the snow comes, saw some on My Tyres Goodride 195-60-15 £44.70 each what do you think
Allanmc

The Xantia's ill again!

I could do with some logical minds and some experience please...

She's been running really flat for a couple of weeks now, just like an intercooler pipe off but a bit poor off boost too:
• Really struggles at anything like a hill, but will just do 80mph on the flat/down hill given time;
• Difficult to rev from idle...

ok guys. i bought a Xantia Td. all seemed ok when i checked it. noticed when i got home that the expansion tank has thick oily fluid and not water or coolant. car does not seem to over heat or anything. what's the cause?

1995 diesel turbo xantia. when the key is turned to the first position the normal 2 light coime on,but when you turn it to position 2 no other lights are lit(stop,glowplug light etc). when in position three the car turns over on starter but doesn't start.heater motor works as normal. does this sound like an ignition switch problem?

Chaps

I have finally given up the eternal battle with my Xant. I realise now that I don't have the time, facilities or capability to own one and so it is with regret that I will have to let her go. Given her littany of currrent faults I think it is best that she is quietly put out of her misery and that she goes to the Great Car Factory in the...

Hello everyone,

I am having a bit of trouble with my rear suspension. The problem is that yesterday I put my suspension to service high, and when I put the slider back to normal driving position the rear of the car didn't come down. Now, I had this exact problem before, but only with the front of the car. And when I got under the car, this
is...

I've left the battery off my MK2 for months and it didn't have any such problems. Suspect there's another cause?

The car is self-immobilising on removing the key. The remote buttons operate the locks and alarm only.

Does the immobiliser light on the dash (key in square block) go out after a second or so of the ignition being switched on?

hi,

welcome. this is my first post

Always wanted to own / drive a citroen and see what they actaully feel like.

Seen a nice td on autotrader (1997).

What should I check / watch out for?

Any common faults?

Any quick things to check for? (never had a citroen before)

thanks

'Normal' Xantia II (non activa, non hydractive).

From the service history I think the accumulator sphere has never been changed (11 years, 67000 miles). The front side ones have been changed (30000 miles).

I can't hear ticking with engine running, but then the engine (Hdi) is noisy enough to drown out ticking I think.

I recently replaced all...

Two years ago when I was last in France I put up a thread of pictures I had taken of fairly rare French cars I had spotted, so here goes another.

I am in France again for a couple of weeks and might add more before I leave, I will certainly be taking more pictures as I see interesting cars.

Xms are in short supply, though I have seen about 6...

Just started to hear an intermittent grinding noise coming from the front passenger side wheel, usually after turning left. I guess its a worn bearing?

Anyone else had a similar problem, idea's on the repair / cost ?

In the next few weeks I will be getting a few jobs done ready for MOT time , I just need to know will a Lexia diagnose a faulty Abs sensor on my Zx ?

Thanks , Mark

Just wondering if it'll likely be a thermostat or more likely something more sinister.

Many thanks

Hi, I'm currently doing the European Grand Tour in the Xsara and had a problem in the Czech Republic when the fuel pump packed up (it's only done 188,000 miles!). Very little warning beforehand, only a sudden engine stop after which it restarted 3 minutes later. Final demise was about 10 minutes later.

Anyway, I confirmed the power supply to the...

Afternoon all,
noticed the other night when swapping the cars over on the drive that the drivers side light wasnt on on the tailgate side, popped out and picked upa pair of dual fillament bulbs so could replace it, but with new bulb in still nothing, the other two lights forrear fog and reverse are fine but just the dual fillament one isnt....

Hi!
I have a first gen C5 (2.0i with hydractive 3+) and there's a leak on the oil back harness in the front suspension return piping.
this is a picture of what it looks like (if looking from the front of the car, this is to the top-left of the engine; BTW I had a look at a C5 HPI and this space looked totally different on that car so YMMV)

the...

Hi, I have a set of original citroen alloys off a 1993 1.9TD VSX which are fitted with 195/55 R15 tyres - is it OK to fit 205/60 R15 so I can replace the steel rims on my 2000 HDi which have the 205/60's? i.e. are the rims designed for the HDi wider than the earlier VSX alloys to accomodate the wider 205/60's?

Thanks

Are the Abs rings a changeable item or is it a case of a new driveshaft? I'm getting an ABS issue more and more frequently on my 1.8 Xantia . I dont have access to Lexia (hopeing to change that soon though) but for the sake of £14 or so each from Ebay I think I'll just stick 2 new ABS sensors on the front. But the teeth on the ABS rings are very...

Hi all,

Just a quick update re the excessive play in my steering rack.

The cause is the UJ which goes onto the steering pinion, it would appear to have lost something but the joint moves in more directions than intended.

Robert_e_smart has sent me a replacement which is in excellent condition with NO play.

I will update the thread with a How...

Hi Guys,
My blower has started playing up (again). Late last year blower stopped working properly, fitted new rheostat thingy to blower motor and hey presto all good.
Started acting up again then stopped altogether. Thinking that the motor may have finally gone got another from e-bay, fitted it - nothing. Noticing the brown connector plug looked a...

Hi all. I have a well worn 2.0 HDi Xantia 177K on the clock. It goes well.
There is a rattle from the front suspension when on rough roads. I can`t find anything worn or loose. The car recently went through the NCT ( Irish MOT )
in which they give the suspension a good going over and they had no comments. It sounds like it could be coming from the...

2.0 HDI Xantia with 180K....goes well but has developed above problem. Occasionally when accelerating the turbo does not kick in at the usual 1,500 / 1,800 rpm and the car feels sluggish...then kicks in at 3,000 rpm and you get the boost. If you feel it is not kicking in , by backing off the throttle and gently reapplying the boost returns at the...

I have fixed the usual leak on mk. 11 Xantia pump at the top where union and pipe go into the valve plug. There is a drain plug? at the bottom of pump.

It has a 19 mm hex head. Mine seems to be leaking and dropping into alternator. I will butcher a spanner and weld an extension to it so that I have a chance of tightening it in situ.You cannot...

hi all,

On the run home tonight, I was just pulling out of a junction when momenterally the HDi Exclusive had a lack of fuel... anyway, she instanly continued so I thought nothing of it..

I then drove 30 miles towards home, then after a round-a-bout at around 3,500k, there was a sudden GREY cloud of smoke.. Not black, grey, I could see through...

Are S1 2.0 8v and 2.0 16v front pads the same? (Citroen Part Number was 425157 now 425292)

Also, I've got some NGK BKR6EZ spark plugs here, are they OK for my 8v 2.0?

Thanks

Phil