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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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16 Jul 2019, 16:23
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Xantia radiator interchangeability

by XantiaMan » 30 Jan 2011, 21:58
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My Activa has its original rad, looking a bit crummy but not leaking yet, so looking for a replacement.

Will a 1.9TD rad be ok spec wise, as well as fit ? I'm sure they are dimensional identical and should be ok keeping it cool.

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service.citroen lists same part number (1301GL) for 1.9TD after RP 7483, 2.1TD and 2.0T
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Last post by RichardW
01 Feb 2011, 09:01
Ooooo Here I may go Xantia 700 quid

by boristhespie » 31 Jan 2011, 22:01

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Xantia sitting at end of my street with for sale. Lovely condition. 89,000 £750 ono.

Worth a punt

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We need more details before we can cast a sensible opinion Boris!

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Last post by CitroJim
01 Feb 2011, 06:09
C5 engine vibrating ?

by johntom » 31 Jan 2011, 22:54

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Hi
I have a 2004 C5 hdi estate (79k) which has started to vibrate at start up and at junctions etc.
When started this morning the car could be felt shuddering at tickover, when I raised the revs to 1000rpm it seamed to smooth out. When I looked under the bonnet the engine appeared to be moving back and forth? This juddering can be felt sometimes...

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Most likely a dirty injector which will affect leak back and fuel rail pressure which results in a rough tickover.

Put some injector cleaner in the system and it'll probably improve.

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Last post by KevMayer
01 Feb 2011, 00:29
Summer is a comin'

by mpopka » 30 Jan 2011, 22:52

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See:

for more search Youtube for YMPOPKA

Regards
Mick

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Last year was our first attendance at the DSM rally as there was a CX Section Committee meeting (!) but thought it was a nice event and was good to meet up with some friends.

Last year there were some CXs and from memory Roger was in a LHD GTi Turbo 2 and there was also an Irish series 1 Prestige there too.

There were three Visas too and the...

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Last post by Citroening
01 Feb 2011, 00:20
C4 Rally Car Replica.

by Citroening » 30 Jan 2011, 11:18

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Just spotted this that's going up for auction:

8-)
I came across it from just browsing through BCA's website as we're looking for a C4.
...it would be nice but it's that bit later (58 plate), that the £6000 guide price is a bit strong.

Still lovely though. 8-)

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I will have to put some more details up sometime on it - that's a promise. :D
...as promised - Link

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Last post by Citroening
31 Jan 2011, 22:49
Xantia Hdi 1999 total lighting failure

by nobbi1977 » 16 Jan 2011, 17:52

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I have just been given a Xantia HDI 90 1999 with 96k on the clock by my Dad who owned it from 6 months old.

I was driving along at 7 in the morning and when I went to dipped the lights everything disappeared.

The indicators and brake lights work but nothing else.

I have stripped and inspected all the electrics I can get to and can’t find a...

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Switch was not the problem

I got an autoelectrician in the end. He bypassed a bit of faulty loom and its all good again.

Just need to finish sorting thr brakes now

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31 Jan 2011, 22:48
What makes an anti sink, sink?

by Deanxm » 31 Jan 2011, 18:23
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I understand that the Anti sink sphere seems to be a pressure reserve for the brakes should the anti sink valve close so doesnt have any affect on the sinking of the car, but what would make an anti sink drop around two inches on both axles after a few hours?
Do the anti sink valve(s?) start to leak themselfs?

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Yes Graeme is a top man,I think we have indulged in a little nerdy sphere/hydraulics talk on Clubxm, he knows his stuff!

D
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31 Jan 2011, 22:37
Battery storage ??

by Porkyblader » 31 Jan 2011, 20:09

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Hello all my dispatch van is not being used during the week at the moment so was wondering if it would cause any problems to the van ecu etc..if it was removed & stored inside in the warm as the cold is slowly killing it ???

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Yep, certainly sounds like the battery is a bit feeble. I regularly leave two of my cars for two and three weeks at a time between runs and no problems at all, although they are petrols...

The only other thought is if there's something discharging the battery, like say, a glove box light staying on or something.

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Last post by CitroJim
31 Jan 2011, 20:39
MOT Failure for the Xantia

by Rhothgar » 30 Jan 2011, 21:31

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Sadly, my Xantia has failed its MOT. Luckily, I have 3 weeks left until 18th Feb to sort it out.

Luckily, as ever, nothing major.

I ran out of windscreen washer fluid on the way up to the MOT station but must have released the washer the second it ran out! What luck?

Headlight adjustment.

When I was in Austria, I replaced the H1 bulb in the...

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Hi Malcolm

Hope you're well.

MOT tester is my best mate. Problem is he couldn't sort lamps there and then because he should have closed 2 hours earlier.

So I need to sort them and then represent.

I just wanted to get them adjusted as high as legally possible.

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Last post by Rhothgar
31 Jan 2011, 18:22
Mcfearsome struts - bring back proper suspension!!

by andmcit » 27 Jan 2011, 22:20
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My sister's 2006 C4 1.6HDi 16v shook her confidence in it for the first
time ever on Monday morning on the way to work when it's front offside
started thrashing loudly and sending a shuddering vibration and it felt
plain 'wrong' after catching one of the many potholes encountered on
it's daily business.

It travels many miles all over the...

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A front spring was broken on the A Class. The guy at GSF asked if I wanted a pair or not, I said 'No, just the one, I'll probably be back soon for the other'. My take on it was that the springs will last such a short period of time they'll not get old enough to differ significantly.

As for cars having a limited life, my view is that providing...
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Last post by steelcityuk
31 Jan 2011, 15:09
ZX 1.4 intermittent cutting out

by gtelee » 26 Jan 2011, 22:23

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Hi fellas any help would be appreciated! I bought a little ZX 1.4 about six weeks ago of flEabay as a cheap runabout. Initially the car ran very poor when cold but improved when warmed up, that was untill the battery was changed (packed up one morning!) after this it ran alot better except for a slightly lumpy tickover occasionally( a blip of the...

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Sorry ADI unit not IDC!!!!

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Last post by gtelee
31 Jan 2011, 13:38
'02 C5 display?

by Nick69 » 16 Jan 2011, 19:14
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Hi all,

Does every C5 have the means to see what mpg your getting?

Thanks

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Hi nick its me again, can you let know what the part number was for your 3 in line display unit.

cheers Stan
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Last post by guzgog
31 Jan 2011, 11:01
My C5 vs my wifes Laguna

by Nick69 » 30 Jan 2011, 19:07

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My 2002 Citroen C5 2.0Hdi 110hp is REALLY slow compared to my wifes 2004 Renault Laguna Tourer 1.9Dci 120hp.

The renault is tight to drive, throttle is sharp and responsive, brakes are very good, interior is comfortable. 30mph in 5th and you can pull away with ease.

The citroen is very large inside(one bonus), the throttle pedal has no real...

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Well that doesnt sound quite right, however, why would you want to do 30mph in 5th? Thats not economical nor good for the engine, its labouring. The reason the Renault will pull 30 in 5th gear is because its a 6 speed box, so 5th is slightly lower geared than 5th in the C5, which is its top gear. 4th is what you need for 30, 40 then into 5th. I...

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Last post by Citroenmad
30 Jan 2011, 23:19
Camshaft seal

by Martin Beevers » 28 Jan 2011, 13:11

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Hi all,
I have had an oil leak for a little while now, steadily getting worse by the day.
Anyhow, I had a suspision it was coming from the camshaft seal. So today I took the top cambelt cover off to have a look. My suspisions were confirmed when I noticed the seal sitting about a quater of an inch proud of the camshaft cover. I pushed the seal...

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Neat trick Paul, I'll give that a go.

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Last post by Martin Beevers
30 Jan 2011, 22:17
Dodgy Citroen specialist?

by xants in me pants » 28 Jan 2011, 20:27

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Hello all,

I just brought my 97 xantia for its mot, which it failed due to:

offside front (caliper bolt) Brake caliper(s) securing device loose **DANGEROUS**

Funny thing is I had the front discs and pads replaced by a citroen specialist
on wednesday this week, does this bolt need to be loosened to do the discs and pads? i.e Should they sort...

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I agree. Businesses need to made aware of mistakes to improve service.

However, a couple of points here.

1) Even pointing out something like this may not necessarily ensure that the garage accept responsibility for their mistake. I believe the majority would try to deny this was their fault.

Recently a friend of mine had their MOT on a VW Golf...

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Last post by Rhothgar
30 Jan 2011, 21:21
Re-fitting badges.

by C.J. » 30 Jan 2011, 13:57

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Any of you guys got a quick fix solution for re-aqpplying these plastic badges, namely the boot fitted Citroen and Xantia ones?
Took the old ones off, but it destroys the sticky tape that's cut to the same shape as the badges.
Tried superglue but they've fallen off again, and they looked messy anyway. :x

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Most badges for the Xantia are still available OTC. Series 2, at least.

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Last post by addo
30 Jan 2011, 20:30
xud9 from a citroen, same as peugeot?

by the jester » 30 Jan 2011, 16:23

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Hi
I need a replacement engine for a 405,

ive been offered a cheap Xantia, i believe its the same engine
XUD9 Turbo diesel

ive been warned tha some Citroen xud9s have a haydraulic pump, and some have a vacum pump

i understand i need a vcum pump

can anybody enlighten me if this is correct,

are there any other differences in the two...

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awsome, many thanks 8-) !

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Last post by the jester
30 Jan 2011, 20:00
socket size xantia rear wheel spindle

by c.morewood » 29 Jan 2011, 20:28

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I'm just about to do a rear wheel bearing replacement on my Xantia.
Does anyone know the size of the socket I'll need for the spindle nut please?

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Nice to hear that it was a successful job
Also thanks for the information. So, it can not be a scrapy part, good to know that.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
PS: New FCF banner looks très très fantastique

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Last post by VertVega
30 Jan 2011, 19:40
New Year, new look? Something different...

by andmcit » 28 Jan 2011, 20:02
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Can we not have a minor make over to this site's masthead?

I understand there's a plan in place for a while now to change the php
software and even a demo mode was shown for a while, though this was
a way back.

I was reminded about an alternative I tried in a bored 10 minutes some
time ago when I chanced upon a file made to play about and see...

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I guess I've got used to seeing it the way it is as I don't mind it!

The main point of the current order is purely alphabetical and they
are currently in the order of the original corner logo as well. There
are always considerations like this that rule how things are set out.

Andrew
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Last post by andmcit
01 Feb 2011, 08:53
Xantia front suspension height adjuster

by jimmydod » 27 Jan 2011, 14:59

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Hi All hope all your Xantia's are hail and hearty, car running ok except front suspension wont rise, got in this morning very bumpy ride found suspension would not rise backs fine has any one a picture of height corrector mechanism; has the famous dogbone snapped come off etc, to cold today to get under car.

Many Thanks
Jim

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IF you put the suspension on high, and WITH the engine running, so the car stays up, pop under quicky with WD or simmilar, and keep spraying the linkages once a week, the oil should keep working at the pivot points and free her up more AS long as your spheres are nice and soft with pleanty of movment.

Paul

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Last post by citroenxm
30 Jan 2011, 19:31
Xantia Brake problems

by bbb » 23 Aug 2010, 18:30
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Hello, :)
New owner of a 96 xantia 1.9d auto with fairly dodgy brakes.
The car has only done 50k with a full service history one owner from new (family member) but it has been sat unused for several years.

Drove it first time last sunday and everythng ok but over the week the brakes have deteriorated rapidly. Pedal pressure doesn't equate to...

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picked up one of these on friday and plus gassed the accumulator sphere friday and sat and this morning. A quick heft with breaker bar and the sphere came straight off no problems :D brakes feel a lot better.

the pad warning light coming back on was due to the wires on the new pads being a lot longer than the originals and when routed under the...
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30 Jan 2011, 19:27
JACKING UP A XANTIA ?

by palmtree » 11 Jan 2011, 19:13
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Hi all, this is my first post on this forum,
what is the correct wat to jack up a xantia ?
should engine be running and should the car be in the hi service position

ny car was on a ramp at a local garage for the tyres to be checked,
the engine was not running when the mechanic raised the front of the car using the small hydraulic jack(as used in...

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on the end of the dogy bone plastic link which goes from the hight corector's, one at the front and one at the rear roughly the centre of the anti roll bar's,

the first thing to look for is if the link is conected and hasnt poped off,

then check the linkage turrets are opperatting and not seized up,

the adjustment under the car seldom needs...
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Last post by citronut
30 Jan 2011, 19:07
which oil

by 411514 » 29 Jan 2011, 22:07

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Which oil does everyone think is best for the c5 hdi 110, i believe that citroen recommend total quartz 9000 5w-40 which i think is part synthetic, alternatively asda do an own brand 10w-40 fully synthetic, and halfords do an 10w-40 part synthetic, all for around the same price, if anyone else has any suggestions for around £20 for 5L i would be...

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Oooop's :oops: Thats what a glass of red does to me these days !!
Anyway, it is very good value and don't think because the price is low that it's in anyway cheap and nasty ! The quality is excellent and I rate it against anything.

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Last post by HDI
30 Jan 2011, 16:41
Does anyone else think the BE3 gearbox is rubbish?

by colski » 21 Jan 2011, 19:11
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Having had a peugeot 306 1.9td and now a Citroen Xantia, I have found one of the worst things about the cars are the gearbox's.

Notchy, stiff, and sometimes crunchy, I just think they are simply awful boxes and really let down what is otherwise a good car.

I have to use brute force to get mine into first gear, however if the car is moving...

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in amongst all the confusion in my brain I do come up with some good ideas.............occasionally :D :D :D
if you would like the official name for the velcro it is called
velcro Hook Fastner-pressure sensative, Adhesive Back
dont ask me anything about making clothes & sewing cos I havent got a clue I needed to know for a little invention I...
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Last post by falling-out-with-my-car
30 Jan 2011, 15:07
Replacing Xantia Mk2 Rear Wheel Bearings

by ianrobbo » 16 Aug 2008, 22:21

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MoT tester picked these up, and sure enough they were noisy, and rough when you spun them by hand. Of course this is a Xantia, so you can't just replace the bearings - you must replace the whole hub.

Tools list:
41mm socket & loooong handle.
17mm socket
Angle grinder
Cold chisel
Jack/axle stands etc
Wheel brace
8mm spanner & socket
Screwdriver...

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I did this job today, using a home made bearing puller.

Interestingly, I managed to get the inner bearing off by hitting the notch around it with a hammer and small chisel. I started at right angles to the axle to start it moving, then angled the chisel outward.

It is also worth reading the threads about rear caliper corrosion before starting,...

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Last post by mrjohnson
09 Jun 2011, 21:53
Exhaust thieves

by birksy » 30 Jan 2011, 10:36

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Nice to know when 'we're all in it together' that someone has their own way of boosting the economy.

Not sure that Peugeot/Citroens are that different to other cars?

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:)

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Last post by stevenc75
30 Jan 2011, 10:40
Upgrade to 170 BHP with big fuel savings ?

by fifth_cit » 17 Jan 2011, 10:15
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I was reading RichardW's post re The Futures Diesel and decided to check out the fuel consumption figures for the latest 170 BHP C5 Tourer.

The first thing that I noticed is the road tax bracket has reduced from £155 to £110 per year and the Consumption figures are :-

________________140 BHP___170 BHP___% Saving...

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Probably smaller throttle opening = weaker mixture + higher gearing = less revs.
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Last post by Peter.N.
29 Jan 2011, 23:06
C5 Estate. 2003. High Level Led brake light

by samjmann » 20 Jan 2011, 23:34

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Has anyone had failure of this unit? I've got the 12v supply to the module
but it fails to light. I've read on other forums of the internal PCB being repaired by replacing the 150 ohm limiting resistors to the LED's. The problem I had was to actually open the the lamp assembly without damaging the lens or rear case!

Has anyone had any experience...

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:)
Hi Alderman,

I managed to seperate the two parts of the light unit. The 150 ohm series resistor had gone o/c. I replaced this, but the unit still failed to light. After a few checks I found that there was a s/c across the feed to the LED blocks. This turned out to be a 10nF capacitor short circuit across a BZX61/10 protection zener diode....

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Last post by samjmann
29 Jan 2011, 22:51
C5 Strip LED Sidelights - Where from?

by picnmix » 05 Jan 2011, 11:10

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I'd like to fit LED sidelights like these to my C5:

Where can I get these? It looks like there is around 30 or more LEDs here and the length of the strip is obviously important.

Thanks, Chris

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For a proper job you would need to split the headlights to position/glue the strip, and resealing them is a bit fussy, either use them in place of sidelights in which case you would have to either lop of the sidelight plug or make your own connection to this, or make your own DRL's with a seperate power connection

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Last post by 411514
29 Jan 2011, 22:41
Fuse for ECU?

by XantiaMan » 28 Jan 2011, 22:19

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Is there a fuse that cuts the power to the ECU? My Activa ran very low on fuel earlier, only on the drive, so low that the pressure dropped and it threw a code! Rather than disconnect the battery and then reset the radio code and time etc, be easier to pull a fuse out for 10 minutes and refit.

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Excellent :D

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Last post by DickieG
29 Jan 2011, 21:44
Xantia - For Sale - Advice on price needed

by templestar » 26 Jan 2011, 23:29
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Hi all,

No sooner have I joined the Citroen clan (and loving the car I have to say) I have been informed that I am getting a company car.

So the Citroen that I bought, which was only intended to be a stop gap anyway will be going as soon as I get the V5 back!

The car is here (it didn't meet the reserve so did not sell)

I paid £1,895 - the car...

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Thank you for all the replies guys.

I'll be selling in the next couple of weeks.

I won't be placing a reserve on the auction - so will post the Ebay link on this forum when it's live.

Best wishes,

Scott
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Last post by templestar
29 Jan 2011, 18:58
flashing light on dash - xsara 1 hdi 90bhp

by synchro_irl » 29 Jan 2011, 14:16

hi gang

hope yer all well

im new to the forum

i have bought a 2000 xsara 1 2.0 hdi 90 bhp, with 110k miles on clock

i picked it up l2 weeks ago and the day i bought it, it started flashing 'stop' and a red light next to the temperature gauge, starts to falsh after coming off the autobahn (im in germany, the car is german) and when i do any...

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Last post by synchro_irl
29 Jan 2011, 14:16
glow plugs citroen xsara picasso 2004

by willy » 29 Jan 2011, 12:42

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Hello,

Are the glow plugs on the citroen xsara picasso a big job or no harder than a peugeot 406 1.9 TD?

Thanks

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im not sure which diesel engine they use but if its the DW8 lump they a lot are easyer that the XUD's,

just have to rmove the inlet manifol which is very easy,

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
29 Jan 2011, 13:43
Drivers side steering rack gaitor

by xantiasmiff » 26 Jan 2011, 15:49

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Just giving my xantia hdi a look over prior to mot and noticed the steering rack boot is split on the drivers side. Is this a difficult job to do ? Any hints or tips greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ian.

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Advisory even !!

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Last post by xantiasmiff
29 Jan 2011, 11:19
Knock from nearside rear wheel on compression

by Dommo » 28 Jan 2011, 14:51

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Hi all!

I've just discovered that a knock I thought was from the tow bar, isn't from the tow bar! It seems to be coming from the nearside rear wheel/trailing arm area when the car initially starts compressing, I can make it do it by pushing the tow bar down for example.

Is this a typical sign of the rear trailing arm bearings or something else?...

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maybe the exhaust knocking on something (tow bar ?????)

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
29 Jan 2011, 09:45
C5 (2002) Headlamp flicker

by amjake » 26 Sep 2010, 12:40

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Hi All,

I have noticed this in past but never had much need to drive in dark since owning car.

However this morning on return from Gatwick inearly hours, noticed that headlamps flicker quite a bit.

Not related to bumps, undulating surface, cats eyes or studs etc.

When they do flicker its always a double ie. flicker and 1-2 secs another....

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I suspected I might need a new battery and then before Christmas during the cold weather i had to jump start it a few mornings, since replacing the battery I haven't noticed my lights flickering and they did before

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Last post by wright
29 Jan 2011, 01:08
Lexia help

by chic_scotland » 22 Jan 2011, 22:30
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I have chinese Lexia managed to get it up and running when I start the program it will recognise the car and give the correct vin number but when the office program opens it will not communicate any ideas I am tearing my hair out now any help appreciated

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Wiped my laptop reloaded Windows loaded the V40 Disc OK
When loading the V45 Disc after creating the Version.txt in c:\ noticed a DOS window which said could not find c:\documents created Folder on c:\Documents with Version.txt in it reloaded again no problems.
Connected and run put in RPO number from Sticker on Passenger A pillar nothing changed...
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28 Jan 2011, 23:44
C5 Rear Spheres

by StevieOMG » 27 Jan 2011, 20:32

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I have an 03 LX C5 estate that is now sinking at the rear whne parked up. I have had it on a Lexia with no faults showing. Assuming therefore that I need to change the spheres. As I haven't got a Book of lies, can someone tell me how many spheres and I need. Am I best doing them all i.e. front and rear and where best to get them.

I had a similar...

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No, you can not regass any C5 spheres, they all have the later spheres without the end nipple required to regass.

Spheres vary in price, but many people on here use GSF or ones from the AEP parts website. They are relatively cheap and as you only have 4 its not a huge outlay.

One reason a lot of people stopped doing sphere regassing is because...

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Last post by Citroenmad
28 Jan 2011, 23:26
V6 Xantia fuel

by andmcit » 27 Jan 2011, 21:55

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The newest Exclusive I've purchased from Shaun is harder on the Unleaded
than I found on my other one and it's not with rose tinted memories or the
ramped up additional fuel costs; though possibly not helped by my recent
re-acquaintance with it's Audi eating pedal mind. :twisted:

Just wondering if any of you V6 Xant fans have any feelings about...

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All fuels are meant to contain at least 5% bio in them and some morrisons offer b85 which can be good and bad. Try sticking it in nuetral when you wait at lights and see if this helps.

My rental v6 at the minute on a 420mile daily commute gets about 26mpg so feel happy or get an LPG conversion on the go :-)

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Last post by KP
28 Jan 2011, 20:43
Melted battery lead (Urgent)

by scoles » 27 Dec 2009, 10:50
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Hi people, done 900 miles trouble free driving since i got the xantia running again.

but went out yesterday and started the car and turned on the rear window demister and the front window blowers to full.

the car was in the drive so i went in and gave it a few minutes to warm up and clear.

When i came out and opened the door all i could smell...

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Heat will travel quite a long way down the wiring but the hot point will always be a connection, unles the cable is damaged.

Peter
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28 Jan 2011, 20:31
Activa - a little bit rarer

by Dommo » 01 Oct 2010, 18:14
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And you know what that means :(

Will explain later on when I'm not in a ditch

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Credit to you for repairing it. Most wouldn't bother given their value.

True! True!

Like me with my planned sphere renewal after already hydroflushing and new drop links and that's just this year. I could have written my car off ladt year too. What with clutch and cambelt replacement!

It's warming to know that there are a lot of like mindes...
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28 Jan 2011, 20:05
C5 Hpi Exclusive Alarm Problem

by andyf117 » 06 Jan 2011, 18:08

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Hi

Hope someone can help....

I have a 2002 C5 Hpi Exclusive, and for the last few days it has suddenly decided that the boot is constantly 'open' (shown on the display complete with warning bleep), which in turn appears to be continually triggering the alarm when parked....

As I work nights and the car is in a secure car park, simply leaving it...

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Batteries can die at any age, and as previously mentioned, will give all sorts of odd problems (when mine went I had intermittent immobilizer faults, dead speedo, window problems). So, it may still be worth testing the battery. While you cant do a proper test you can pop down to you local B&Q and get a cheap voltmeter.

Leave the car locked...

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28 Jan 2011, 19:03
problem with lights

by doobryfirkin » 24 Jan 2011, 12:14

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hi
im new to this forum so i do not know if this topic has been put up before, i own a 1997 xantia 2.0L auto estate my MOT is due and i had 3 bulbs out one on the tailgate drivers side, the passenger side brake light and the passenger wing indicater i replaced all 3 now when i indicate to turn left all the lights flash on the rear of the car and...

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:yeah: :clap: \:D/ :bd: she passed with only a advisery to check the rear brakes WOOOHOOO

Tony

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28 Jan 2011, 15:12
citroen or Peugeot you decide

by willy » 24 Jan 2011, 19:45
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I am currently running a Peugeot 406 1.9 TD 1996 GLX

I am pleased with it but I have been offered a 2004 citroen xsara picasso desire 2 hdi at a very good price (£1000). I'm not entirely sure of the mileage at this stage but I know it's in excess of 100,000 miles.

Would buying this new car give me cheaper running over the next few years with it...

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I'm sticking to Citroen. I'll be updating the Xantia in a few months time and I think I'll be going for the C4 1.6 diesel VTR.
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Last post by brmartyn
28 Jan 2011, 14:18
Xantia steering rack

by reservex » 20 Jan 2011, 00:09
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I need a new rack for my xantia 1999 1.9TD i have located one on ebay and they are giving the following part No DSR580 AMK cross ref pt No Ts1075
do these numbers mean anything to any one? and is it right for this model year? as there are two types of rack, any help would be most welcome, Thanks

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if its vibrating on one end when your stationary apparently its got teflon bushes in the ends of the rack when a rubber boot goes moisture gets in and its the damaged teflon coating which causes friction on the moving parts.

this was explained to me by Martin @ pleidies he also mentioned that it would be a pigof a job to get the rack out to...
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Last post by falling-out-with-my-car
28 Jan 2011, 13:49
Maybe a daft central locking question???

by Porkyblader » 25 Jan 2011, 19:03

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I own a 51 plate dispatch but dont have a central locking key fob just the standard key.Right the possible daft question : is there any power to the main front door locks (rear doors have seperate deadlocks allround) or does the central locking work in some other weird & wonderful way.I have had the door skins of to replace the lock barrels thanks...

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I had this problem try pushing the key right into the lock and it should lock.

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28 Jan 2011, 12:53
Never knew that !!

by HDI » 26 Jan 2011, 15:51
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Needed a Ltr of LHM and as I was passing my local Cit dealer I decided that was convenient and the price is ok.

Asked the parts guy and he sucked through his teeth in doubt that they would have it !!! I announced my surprise and he said that there is no call for it since most Cits stopped using hydraulic suspension !! :shock:

This came as a...

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Just swung into the local pug/cit dealer and picked up a litre of total lhm+ for £6.90
They've got about 23 in stock and said they always try to keep at least 20 in stock with no plans to stop.
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Last post by Xaccers
28 Jan 2011, 12:22
Violent bump on cold strting (Xantia Hdi)

by rmunns » 23 Dec 2010, 20:29
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I amgetting a violent bump on cold starting. So that's every morning. Afterthe first start of the day future starts are OK.

Suspect an engine mount.

Likely to be one in particular?

Easy to change?

Car is year 2000 Hdi90 with 59000miles. I am also becoming aware that battery hasn't long to live.

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NO bump on starting

Not quite bump starting in the conventional sense :lol:

Excellent news - pity you had to buy new battery with spring on the way (we hope!)
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Last post by Xantidote
28 Jan 2011, 12:16
C5 facelift suspension..why does it do that?

by lucklesspedestrian » 28 Jan 2011, 10:00

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Hi there

I've noticed since I bought my 2007 C5 1.6HDi VTR hatch a month or so ago that when I unlock it in the morning the suspension lowers and then by the time I'm in the driver's seat I can hear the pump (motor?) and the car raises again slightly.

Any idea why it does that? Seems a bit pointless and a drain on power unless it's a fault?...

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yes, and everytime you open or close a door it checks the height (so if you have an estate, and use the button in the back to raise or lwoer the rear, it will return to its normal height just because you closed one of the rear doors, anoying)

I have heard is said that it checks the ride height every ten seconds also, but this must be when you are...

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Last post by mooseshaver
28 Jan 2011, 11:38
My Citroen C5 is about to die!

by frenchcarnut » 25 Jan 2011, 14:38

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Well according to some geezer who made an unsolicited call to my home number recently, all sorts of impending doom will wreak havoc on my vehicle ownership. He got about 5 seconds of my time before I prevented him from getting to the sales pitch on an out of warranty vehicle warranty :

Who's calling me on 0114 256 5286?

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Funny, I had a similar call last week. Given that I drive a 12 year old 106, a warranty is not high on my list of priorities. I hung up. Chancers.

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28 Jan 2011, 00:23

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