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Hi ! Anybody got any ideas about why one of my rear door windows doesn't work ? It's completely dead from local and drivers switches, and hasn't sprung into life after a battery disconnect to reset BSI/ECU etc.

I've popped the drivers switchpack apart and it's all clean. I can't make that window do anything by jumpering contacts in the pack. The...

There is an easy method to restrict the jet in the spheres on front strut suspensions such as Xantias so as to increase the damping. I described this to a post the other day, but I have found the modified springs I used, so here is a photo. The size of the spring needs to hold in place when the sphere is fitted.

Which bits are worth saving from my Xantia when I send it to the crusher next month? It's a 115k mile late S1 2.1TD with leather and hydractive (smart, good car, runs very well) but it needs an exhaust section and front pads and discs. Additionally it has an Epic ip which sometimes won't idle properly. Yes, I know the Bosch pumps and injectors can...

Hi All,

Here's a few photos showing the progress on the engine rebuild. They may have details in them that others may find useful - hopefully.

The decision to rebuild was based on the scruffy engine bay, increasingly hard starting and a leak from the injector pump (causing the hard starting). The clutch was a bit heavy too so I though a top end...

Had a great day today, as put two of my Xantia's in for their MOT.

V6 I was getting back on the road passed this morning with flying colours, then dropped my TD in this afternoon as well.

Just been and that's passed as well.

Done some work on the V6, but nothing other than a quick service and change the glow plugs on the TD since the last one....

does anyone know what size socket to use for the cv nut ta

I'm giving you a load of words, some poor excuses; for no new information, but to re-iterate: just get down to it and make the proper checks and identify the source of the leak in a thorough way, by cleaning up properly, and going in with a torch - a mirror if needed. Be sure. Doesn't matter if you don't know the system inside out. You can do that...

I've made no headway in solving my immobiliser fault, be it exactly that or the BSI with it's knickers in a twist.
So, my friend/neighbour has downloaded Lexia onto his lap top (only, the Lexia requires XP so he's going to borrow a work one).

I'm hoping then to be able to 'get in to' the BSI and interrogate. Hopefully I can 're-set' the BSI or...

Hi, looking to buy a mig welder, to work on my old zx ! What size and model should I be looking at ?
cheers Terry.

hi guys. :) the rear engine mount is knackard on my synergie. been told the drive shaft/gearbox oil ect ect has to be removed to do the job to fit it. any ways round this? been told it has to be pressed in with a press.cheers guys :)

chaps. to say I need some urgent pointers is an understatement..

I am moving out of my house on Saturday, and between now and then am absolutely reliant on my xantia..
for the first time ever, tonight, it has given up ..

it could not be a worse time.. really..

quick story is :
It has been cold starting badly in the last few days.., I have put...

I eventually got round to changing front/rear Hydractive and 4 corners.
40 mins :shock: On Xantia Estate.
They all unscrewed by hand :shock:
Both rear corners had split, I don't rate GSF spheres myself.
I used non hydractive for corners what a difference, lovely soft ride, feels like completely different car.
Gone from fast positive handling to...

Following on from a recent thread on here, I have just bought a Picasso HDi (2002). It’s been great so far but I have one question; I picked it up on Saturday and on Monday, when out and about, I noticed a noise from the clutch. Originally, it was making a “whirring” noise when the clutch was engaged. The noise only happened occasionally and...

Hi,

My Dads 1996 Mk1 Xantia VSX off Side strut top mount has bitten the dust.

Can some one please point to a supplier please or has anyone got one or even a pair of tops to fit this car. A part number would be extreemly handy if anyone knows it please? Mot due in four weeks.

Many Thanks in advance.

Nigel.

Just become the proud owner of a V6, but aware it has a few issues which I'm hoping to sort our of the coming weeks (but knowing me months).

Therefore going to be watching Paul's V6 thread with interest, but probably going to need to ask a few stupid questions here if I cant find the answer elsewhere.

First one : Are the airbox's a standard...

I've now had my second Xantia for two years and I'm beginning to think of getting into something a bit newer. Say about 2005.

I'm keen on the Picasso style but I'm confused about the models this style is available in.

But, more importantly , I'm concerned not to get into a model that might land me in expensive DMF / eolys / other nasties that I...

Hey, anyone know if the little bleed cap that goes on a Xantia 1.9TD coolant system is only a genuine Citroen part or can I get them nice and cheap (and more conveniently), somewhere else?

Xantia, coolant system, bleed point in engine bay, cap sits on top.

Looks exactly like a schrader valve cap like you have on your car tyre valves. You know...

The passenger side electric mirror has packed up on my Xantia Hdi Exclusive. It doesn't adjust electrically nor does the auto indexing work when you put it into reverse. The driver’s side (which of course doesn’t have auto indexing) adjusts fine. Applying 12v to the connector at the mirror end makes the motors work and it moves. Changing the...

Hi all, Has anyone heard off andmcit recently? He's not been on in a good couple of weeks!

Has anyone had a remap or got a tuning box fitted to their hdi , was wondering is it worthwhile or not , just a bit conserned about reliability and the extra stress on the mechanicals etc , thanks

Mark

Hi all, I have two problems that I need you help with,
1st, The headlights wont go off on the car a C2 Vtr sensodrive. now my daughter said she was in the car and slipped and hit the indicator switch, she said the headlight came on then and wouldnt go out. I disconnected the battery but the lights came back on when re connected.
2nd, The drivers...

The Activa looks very nice!

My mot tester has used his corrosion assessment tool to good effect and poked a hole in the sill just under the front end of the driver's door.

Hopefully I will not have to do anything too drastic, and manufacture a patch for Les along the street to weld on with his MIG.

In the interests of finding out a bit about the process I found this site...

Hi, my 1997 Xantia td, running from the steering coupling to the front offside wheel, there is a metal rod with a rubber gaiter inthe middle . this rubber gaiter is split in half ! Do I need to replace the whole thing ( whatever it s called ) or just the rubber gaiter ? cheers Terry ,

Ok, quick version. Garage had the speedo console out to trace abs wiring fault (successfully).
Since then (Friday) the speedo under-records speed, several bulbs are out and the trip meter won't reset.
They are having the car back in Thursday to investigate, just wondering what is likely to have caused these faults, and will they be easily...

Have just bought a low mileage ZX 1.9 (non turbo) and everything seems good except a judder when moving off. If I engage the clutch gently all is ok but if I need to make a quicker getaway it judders as the clutch bites.
Is this likely to be a worn clutch or could it be engine mounts?
Thanks.

Hi All - just got my first Xantia after years of BX's. I'm learning rapidly about newer tech and assumed that the ABS was OK on my new acquisition because the dash light went out promptly, but as I was doing an oil change yesterday I noticed that the plastic ABS rings had split on the CV joints. This made me look further and I found that the...

is it just me or is this ebay item 130523262789 from Irland just a couple of bits of wire :shock:

regards malcolm

alrite folks

hope yer all keeping well

just noticed that the anchorage point for the RAILS is loose.

its not the bolt, its actually the mounting point is loose

its on teh drivers side

wat could have caused this

btw the car is a 3 door, so i guess it would have been subject to more movement and abuse.

wat i also noticed is that the both...

i have found a replacemnt regulator and ordered but in the glass there is a rubber grommet that the clip goes through which has become hard and brittle. do any of you know the name for this part and where i can order it? the company on ebay that i got the regulator dont seem to supply them and googles been no help

thanks darren

Folks,

'95 non-hydractive.
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I have just changed 4 x corner spheres, as ride was becoming harder.
Accu one last changed 2005, and anti-sink 2009.
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Despite this, I can really still feel every bump in the road.
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There is a stark difference between how it's been in the past having changed the spheres (superb ride), and now.
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Have exercised...

Hi

I have a Xantia 2.0 16v make year 2000. The front suspension is soft and OK, the rear was a bit stiff so I replaced the spheres ( all three of them to new ones ) but it is still stiff. The clearance between the front wheel arch and the top of the front tire is about five fingers , and the clearance between the rear wheel arch the top of the...

Anyone got the least painless rundown on changing the belt and tensioner?

Did the old ear to screwdriver test on it today. Seems to be the source of whistling noise. It sounds rough with the screwdriver against the spring. Belt is starting to crack anyway

My dual mass pulley wheel has the chalk line on it and seems spot on.

Over the past few months I've been noticing that the Xantia feels like the steering is getting a little wooly and it feels like it wonders sometimes.
Whether this is just me or there is actually something up I dont know.

The first things I'll check will probably be the bushes and joints on either side and then the tracking. Though wish bone...

Hi

Can some clever bod direct me to the height corrector / suspension guide in polish?

I've exhausted my patience and the best part of 90 minutes searching, reading, delving and otherwise in Superstickies, Citroen, forum.

Just can't find it anywhere!

Help appreciated.

Hi all
I want to disconnect the battery on my Xantia 1.9 TD 96' This car is new to me as far as I know there is only the Key code anti theft.I discovered the power cable to the cigarette lighter has been cut and want to fix this.
Is it ok to disconnect the battery ?

2004 model with aircon,

any pointers to look for?

Cheers guys :)

Hi does anyone know if these are belt or chain,car is 2002 saxo 1.1 desire seller has told me it is chain but i thought these were timing belts it has 85000 with history so is due a belt cheers :)

Hi

I think that there is a mess with the spheres , my car VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] ( Xantia saloon 2.0 16v make year 2000) . I logged in to the Citroen service website to check out about the correct spheres. Regarding the front accumulator if I understood it correctly it should be 450CM3 75 bars part number 95669124 where my car is fitted with...

We're doing a coolant change for someone at the moment, it needed it as it was a bit orangey/brown. We've drained it, given the rad and engine back flushes, filled up with water, ran on fast idle for 10-15 mins, let cool for a bit then drained a couple of times. Filled it up using a comma coolant flushing bottle, did the same then started using...

Hi everybody,

I remember ages ago there being a thread on if or how it was possible to connect an mp3 player to an existing 2001 C5 headunit.

I have done much research into this and have finally bought a system that actually workeds! All the web sites i visited didnt seem to list a Connect 2 system for C5s older than 2005.

However, the...

I tried to change a drop link yesturday on roll bar. I expected it to be a quick job.
I have no problem with the nuts or holding with an allen key. The problem I have is that when unbolted they will not shift. The Haynes manuel said use ball joint tool. However when talking to another xantia user he said they should just come out once unbolted....

Right... Fans Kinda working... I've got one working at full speed until a new fan rack can be found...

With the fan working full speed, the temperature still fluctuates depending on engine speed, so I'm guessing now there's an airlock somewhere. The heater goes from hot and cold quite a lot too... But cooler as the engine gets warmer.

Is it...

Hi all,

2000 Xantia V6, running non-hydraspastic corners.

When hitting speed bumps etc, the compression is fine however coming down off such things results in a decent thud from the fronts - almost like the suspension cant rebound fast enough. The rear seems more than happy

Could this be caused by centre sphere being flat maybe?

Cheers in...

I brought this car back in December which seems to have loads of silly little faults.
It started with the handbrake problem mentioned in other posts
Anyways the problem I have now is the car starts fine I pull away but when I lift off the accelerator to change gear the engine will then only rev up to 1600 RPM. so I then leave it running and after...

The aim/image on my headlights seem to be forming an arc more like a smile than the normal straight lines that it is supposed to be so am wondering if the lens is knackered or the complete headlight any ideas many thanks

Hi All,
Yes it's me again - this time with a question about C5 rear calipers. Mr Haynes says that a new fluid pipe seal is required when reconnecting the fluid pipe to the caliper and then tighten the union. Seal ? What seal ? I know there are pipe seals on the LHM unions but surely not on DOT4 brake systems? I found the usual flared pipe and...

hey all...
have a fault with a xantia 1.
The abs light was lit. Read fault with Lexia and said front right and left sensors. Fitted new sensors, and the light is still lt. Read faults again, cleared them, and now a new fault has appeared; something like:

Security control unit error, or fault...

Cleared it a few times but it persists in...

Is there a way to turn off the traffic master I'm fed up with hearing that its run out and need to phone to renew.

I have a problem with the earthing to the rear lights. Sometimes its like a disco out there :lol:
Anyway I have changed the rear bulb holders and the only problem that remains is that when I turn on the sidelights the reverse lights also come on and vice versa when I engage reverse the sidelights come on.
So I think this is down to a poor earth....