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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'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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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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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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Help me make my mind up time then.

by C.J. » 15 Mar 2011, 09:57
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1.9, 2.0 or 2.1.

The way I see it with my limited mechanical knowledge is:

1.9 for:
sturdy, bullet proof, easiest to work on, plentiful supply of cheaper parts and will run on bio/veggie.

against> a bit agricultural now, noisy..ish, ponderous...ish, not as economical.

2.0>for: Quieter, more economical,quicker, reliable.
against> Doesn't...

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This looks fairly tempting ...

That looks very tempting!

It does doesn't it. A very tidy, original looking estate with very good miles and in a decent spec with AC. I can't see any noticable sign of wear to the steering wheel and the interior looks good too.

C.J., this anywhere near you? Its £1500 less than that BX!

As is usual, and as...
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08 May 2011, 20:09
Xantia loss of power

by froggy » 05 May 2011, 21:03

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Hi, While driving my Xantia 1997 td . today , I had a sudden loss of power ,
The accelerator will go straight to the floor with little power . when you get it up to 70 m.p.h. it s fine and drives ok . could it be the accelerator cable or maybe the turbo ! any help gratfully received
cheers Terry

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Yes there should be a circlip round the cable end which allows you to take out the slack, it fits in the appropriate grove for your adjustment. You cna possibly make one by cutting the side out of a washer.

Peter

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08 May 2011, 17:25
clutch on c5 2.2hdi

by daviemck2006 » 08 May 2011, 13:54

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Hi, been thinking the clutch on the c5 is a bit high at the biting point. Am I correct in thinking there will be no adjustment? It's not slipping but done 100k, I have had car for 3 yrs and done 50k of these miles, a few of them towing. Am in the middle of a debate whether to change this car, or keep it forever. I recon it's worth in the region of...

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Depends how much you like the car and how reliable / good its been to you. :) , I'd say keep it for a few more years myself.

I would advise a replacement solid flywheel if possible though as you'd probably need a new (expensive) DMF at clutch time anyway, it is reasonably likely. A solid one should not need changing again where as a DMF one might...

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08 May 2011, 15:03
Xantia a/c

by froggy » 08 May 2011, 07:37

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My Xantia 1997 T.D.
The a/c is not as cold as it used to be . I guess I need a regas ?
What does this cost ? I guess most garages are able to sort the a/c ?
cheers Terry

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I would not normally recommend kwik fit, but they have a regassing service that is around £50. If the machine finds a leak they do not charge, and also if they do not improve the system by 10% they do not charge either. As long as the operator puts the correct car details onto the machine its does all the work, leaving the grease monkey well away...

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08 May 2011, 12:36
C5/607 rear 12V lighter socket

by dieselnutjob » 08 May 2011, 12:00

I read ages ago that someone couldn't figure out why the rear socket didn't work on their C5. I tried searching for the post but I can't find it.

Yesterday after I think two year ownership I figured out why the rear socket on my 607 sometimes works and sometimes not.
Going throught the circuit diagrams it was clear that the front socket is...

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08 May 2011, 12:00
C3 clutch pedal not returning properly, inhibits accelerator

by spigven » 08 May 2011, 11:58

The clutch pedal on my daugters 03 reg 1.4 petrol C3 is sticking for a second or two near the top of its travel when released. The pedal is generally smooth in action. While it is temporarily stuck the accelerator can not be pressed which originally made me think of a broken pedal box but on inspection the accelerator is electronic and seperate...

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08 May 2011, 11:58
Xantia a/c

by froggy » 08 May 2011, 07:37

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My Xantia 1997 T.D.
The a/c is not as cold as it used to be . I guess I need a regas ?
What does this cost ? I guess most garages are able to sort the a/c ?
cheers Terry

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Most places like kwik fit charge £45 but if you can wait til the autmn/winter it is only £25
They're fine if there are no leaks or problems, and they won't charge if they find a leak, but they aren't able to rectify any faults.
With their machine doing all the work it's hard for them to get things wrong, but if you've lost the dust caps from the...

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08 May 2011, 11:08
c5 rear suspension problem

by kris h » 07 May 2011, 19:29

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hi all have a problem with c5 estate back of the car seems to hop to the left when turning off of a roundabout near to me not going fast ie 20mph feels like the back comes unglued from the road cant see any leaks from hydraulics spheres are as old as the car 10 years old 132000 miles tyres are ok and replaced arm bearings both sides last year am...

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thanks for advice on rear axle mounts will change them and post results :D

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08 May 2011, 09:34
Air Bag Light Flashing on (Perhaps a useful Tip)

by jmd » 06 May 2011, 00:19

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My Air Bag Light came on yesterday flashing on & off. Decided to turn it of with the key, but while continuing my journey I remembered that I had a can of Electrical Switch Cleaner in the car. I sprayed all the switches under the seats, which didn't seem to make any difference. I then sprayed switch cleaner into the Airbag switch. This cured my...

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I think I'll stick some tape over this to stop muck getting in.................

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07 May 2011, 15:43
wiring for rear windscreen wiper

by weety » 07 May 2011, 14:18

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hi there

strange question but my rear windscreen wiper on the saxo failed... i got another rear wiper but its a peugeot one....so the wiring is different.....

anyone have a pug 106 manual and able to tell me what wire is which or steer me to the appropriate part of the web....colours are blue black and white ......

cheers

peter

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Hi Peter

I don't have the info that you want but it shouldn't be to difficult to figure out. I would suspect that the black is earth, of the other two, one needs permanant 12 volts for wiper parking, the other is live when you switch the wiper on.

Check with a meter that you have those voltages on the existing leads first because they can fail...

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07 May 2011, 14:53
mystery oil lose

by citronut » 22 Apr 2011, 15:52
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my daughters 02 Picassooooo 1.8 16V,

we checked the oil'io last week before heading into Froggy country,

and discoverd the oil level was just on the very tip of the dip stick,

we had to put in 2.5lt's to bring it back to the corect level,

this is the engine i fitted which we did oil and filter on fitting,

there is not a spot of oil showing...

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Have you freewheeled (engine at operating temp, in gear, mid-revs, no acceleration) down a decent length hill and then a quick plant of the boot at bottom while looking in mirror? That is my common test for worn seals - a puff when hitting accelerator signifies the seals are worn...
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07 May 2011, 14:37
Do C5 brakes require special bleeding techniques?

by Johnno » 22 Apr 2011, 17:56

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I've had to change one of the front calipers on my 2.2 and I cannot now appear to get the system working properly. I've bled through more fluid than I wished to pay for but still have the situation where the pedal goes to the floor (though only with the engine on). I've read of a similar situation where the owner had to take the vehicle to the...

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They're all like that, sir - and, you know what? I think he may be right. Aforementioned friend visited the local Citoroen dealer and spoke with a very helpful chap who described what the brakes are like and what the issues may be. It's certainly true that they've improved and I find that if I press and hold, the pedal only goes so far. It seems...

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07 May 2011, 12:02
Yet another love it/hate it poll

by andmcit » 02 May 2011, 22:56
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In jest I suggested a sunroof versus aircon poll and Adam took me up on it
creating a sunroof yes or no one - not quite where my head was mind but
interesting all the same.

Which brings me to another question that could yield some passionate and
interesting debate but a bit of an amorphous blob to categorise in a black
or white, yes or no...

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Had a few S1 cars now, i preferred the S2, the dashboard was more modern and had a few more bits, the front end look was questionable... but i lived with it. I'd have another Grey S2 Activa in the future, it was a lovely car, but i need to get my Maestro sorted first and when we move to a bigger house with more driveway, i might have another :wink:
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07 May 2011, 09:47
After market manufactures for Xantia wishbone bushes

by lancia58 » 05 May 2011, 19:45

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I am about to replace the wishbone bushes of my Xantia. Citroen part number for these bushes are: 352381 ( left side ) , 352382 ( right side) and two 96083570. I found two after market manufactures for these parts. One of them is “Original birth” the following is the link for its website and the second one is Metalcaucho ( MC) its link is The...

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I have just replaced the front anti roll bar bushes ( on Citroen service site it is called bar bearing part number 96 089 104 ) could this effect the riding height ? When I did that I went to a garage using their lift and I didn’t measure any thing . Is there a description how it should be done and what to take care for ? I did notice that when I...

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07 May 2011, 06:31
Alternations?.

by dieseldoggy » 06 May 2011, 16:47

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Hi can anyone tell me part number/type of alternator for my zanty? P reg late/2nd year.1.9td with aircon and LHM pump on top.
Also what else uses it i'e pug's etc.as some alfa's use same as late zanty's etc
Mine has terminals on side ie not on end off plastic cap.
Cheers all

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Hi thanks for that.
Ho yes was planning on buying a few so have spares?..... not.
No it's ok ive got car already and insurance is all paid aswell as tax. might include full tank of fuel for that price?.way its going that could be worth more/a selling point?.lol

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06 May 2011, 20:18
C5 suspension sits high at the back and low at front,

by gazzas c5 » 06 May 2011, 18:01

Hi folks my c5 got the spheres at the front changed 2 weeks ago,ride is bit better but not that much,when i am driving on the road ,i notice that the rear end sits high and the front sits low ,.what is the problems?thanks a lot folks

Gaz

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06 May 2011, 18:01
C5 Particulate Filter

by wigelywoo » 16 Apr 2011, 14:03

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What is involved in changing the particulate filter
Is this job within the scope of amateur mechanic and does it need computer reset at the end of it. I'm nearing 100,000 miles, 2nd change, and I had Eolys topped up @ 86,000.I paid in the region of £400 last time, but I can buy filter for about £160.
Thanks for replies.

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Quite simple really so long as you adhere to the Citroen Safety rules.
Unless you have access to a pit, you will need to jack the car up (Suspension set on high) and support with stands. The DPF is held on with 4 13mm nuts and an exhaust clamp at the back.
You will also need to remove two pressure sensors, 19mm i think and they were quite tight on...

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06 May 2011, 12:55
Charging light.

by dieseldoggy » 03 May 2011, 21:16
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got slight problem?.my charging light comming/staying on very faintly from first click ie acces. turn to start position when to start light stays the same then when running stays the same.
going to have a poke around tomorrow.and check charge rate!.
Thinking is it an earthing problem?. and ifso where to look or relay problem?.

anyway i'm sure one...

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Hi my alternators under snot pump and ive aircon.

the square i used/got is an 11mm square from silverline tools 3/8 on other end.

so what other alternators fit? mine has the nuts on side of end cap as been having a look on flea bay to see whats around and looks like millions of types? or is it my mince pies playing up?.lol
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06 May 2011, 12:29
Sphere code ?

by Ozzie Kuma » 05 May 2011, 13:13
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Can someone translate the printed text on these spheres please,.. 30 Bar I get.

the flash covers REG TR 50 Bar in this one..

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I would start looking for an obstruction in the low pressure return lines from rear of the car - to have so many leaks suggests that fluid is not able to return readily to its reservoir.

The oil back harness as Citroën call it, is becoming very fragile - especially on cars that have been flushed with 25% diesel in the fluid. Be careful with the...
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06 May 2011, 11:41
Insurance

by Quackers » 05 May 2011, 13:25
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I have noticed a few members seem to have large Citroén collections.

What do you do in regards to insurance? I am going to more than likely buy a C5 on Saturday which is exciting and i am really really sad at the same time because i do not want to say good bye to my Xantia Activa.

I have a small drive that i can fit 2 cars on, but obviously i...

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Hi Citroenmad

Virtually all I spoke to will accept a statement of intent to trade.
They have to to cater for start-ups with no evidence.
Where it gets nasty is none would specify minimum work evidence levels for a part-time trader.
It quickly became clear that without at least a self employed tax declaration and issued copy invoices for work...
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06 May 2011, 10:13
WVO / SVO / Biodiesel / Diesel question

by voodoo101 » 26 Apr 2011, 18:32
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Firstly, sorry if this question has been asked before. I have read numourous pages on this and seem to get more and more confused.

I have a Synergie 1.9d (my first diesel) and with the growing cost of fuel was looking at alternatives.

At the moment I have seen that you can blend new vegetable oil with diesel and run the engine with no problems....

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MTND

Your options probably work very well in Cambridge where cycling is fairly easy and the terrain is nice and flat. As for buses, living in the country and working in the middle of nowhere (as I do) it would take me 2.5 hours to do a journey that takes 25 minutes by car, EACH WAY! The cost would alo be in excess of £7 per direction.

For me,...
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06 May 2011, 09:58
V6 rear wing, does it have some value.?

by Ozzie Kuma » 03 May 2011, 11:55

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I have noticed the rear wind on the boot of my V6 Xantia is cracked & looks like it may come apart.

I am thinking of removing the wing completely.

Is there any NEED for the wing? Does is have anything to do with the balance of the car? or the aerodynamics for that matter?

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so this is an aftermarket jobbie? & not a particularly good quality one either...
From that view that one looks like the first version I mentioned, whether its a genuine Citroen one I can't say from here :lol:

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05 May 2011, 23:19
tevis abs on xantia s1

by citroenxm » 04 May 2011, 20:10

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Hi all..

The problem is actually on my v6 xantia s1. But as its abs its a general xantia thing not v6 specific.

Problem: abs light on as useual.

Ok.. So i have fitted a pair if known good sensors.. Iv also fitted a rear sensor on the drivers side.. Connected lexia as the abs light is still on. To get the following.

No faults on the lexia fault...

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I've got a pair of seriously well long nose pliers. We're talking around a foot and half for the whole length!
Its one of those tools I bought wondering where I'd ever use it to, come in handy on several occasions.

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05 May 2011, 22:16
C5 SX Sound System

by Quackers » 05 May 2011, 08:14

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Hi on the C5 we have just got , the head unit has 3 input buttons, Radio, CD, and CD Multichanger. The car did not come with a manual for the audio system, and i cannot see a multichanger anywhere.

So my question is, does it have a multichanger or is the button there just for show? If it does not have one, if one popped up on ebay is it easy to...

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Thanks, will keep an eye out on ebay for a CD Changer now.

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05 May 2011, 09:42
How much would I get for it?

by kvic » 04 May 2011, 15:15

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Ive put my citroen c5 on the for sale forum for £400 ono. Its a 2.0l petrol sx 2002 with 69000 mile on the clock. Does anyone know what I could get at a citroen breaker for it. Thanks

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From a breaker you would only get scrap metal value for it, I would suggest you put it on ebay, have a look and see if there are any similar cars on there, that would give you an idea of the price they are selling for. You want the auction end price not the asking price.

Peter

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04 May 2011, 16:56
Changed Drop Links and NOW there's a knock?! (Xantia 1.9TD)

by romie » 26 Apr 2011, 11:23

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Sooo, got an MOT fail on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage (excessive play in a pin/bush).

There was no knocking or clonking what-so-ever prior to the fail.

Fitted two new drop links. . four nuts all correctly torqued. Done.

And NOW I have a clonk/knock from it appears to be the offside wheel arch area when I swerve the steering back and...

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Congratualations on the MOT - I think we are a dying breed - not many Xantia Estates around these days plus my other half is keen for a new car on the drive. However I'm holding firm, determined to keep the Xant Est going for as long as I can.

Interesting about the Drop links - I have had a recent run on them not lasting very long. My local Cit...

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04 May 2011, 10:34
c5 estate rear suspension

by StevieOMG » 03 May 2011, 19:19

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The rear of my estate now sinks (like the old BX) when left parked for any length of time. I have had it on a lexia and no faults identified. Have also had it at a non citroen garage and can find no fault. Car goes to normal height when unlocked and pump seems fine. Drives normally. Anyone any ideas. Getting to the point where I will have no...

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The rear of my estate now sinks (like the old BX) when left parked for any length of time.

My C5 went through a phase of doing this about two years ago. Since it came up immediately the doors were opened, I wasn't unduly worried. But then, suddenly the sinking stopped and now maintains its level.

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04 May 2011, 08:08
C5 buying advice needed please

by admiral51 » 28 Apr 2011, 17:26
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Hi all
Been mega busy of late and not been on here much but could do with some advice from those with greater knowledge than me :lol:

Am looking at buying an 2008 C5 1.6 16v VTR+ but have no knowledge of the little faults/niggles that may need investigating

All suggestions hints greatly appreaciated

Colin

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Sub-£1000 cars FTW :)
My current C5 is 10 years old, has only done 69k, was a bargain, is comfy, reliable, looks pretty nice and is very practical. I personally don't see the need to ever spend anywhere near that much money on a little french car.
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04 May 2011, 00:56
xantia diesel pump

by boeingmech » 01 May 2011, 12:07

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Having run my 96 td xantia on vo for the last 4 months the pump has now started leaking :( , it is the Bosch pump with keypad.before I attempt to take it off are there any pitfalls I should look out for?

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cheers guys. :wink:

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03 May 2011, 21:09
Xantia LHM leak

by imperial21 » 03 May 2011, 18:31

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My latest xantia is not happy ! it seems to be losing LHM,i looked by the struts and spheres and they seem fine is there any common areas to leak ? its a mk1 1995 1.9 td.
thanks

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Hi
thanks for the clues i will get checking tomorrow, i topped up about 350ml of lhm, the car has also got covered in engine oil so i have plenty of oil to see !!! :oops: :evil: the engine had an oil seal fall out lots of oil every where !!
its a bit of a banger but i am trying to save it from thr scrap yard !!

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03 May 2011, 20:27
Xantia HDi issue

by Chris570 » 30 Apr 2011, 10:47

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yesterday when starting the car from warmish (had been off for 2 hours) the car was idling very lumpily. The best way i can think of describing this is as if it was running on 3 and a half cylinders. I suspect injector problem as when warmed up (30 seconds of driving) all was well. this is what i get when i plug it up to the lexia when its stone...

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well after doing 300 miles yesterday i can confirm that the lumpiness isnt there (i'm still reserving judgement though till its done more miles)

there is still a very light knock at tick over sometimes though....

it was knocking the other day at tick over but a bit worse than it was yesterday...

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03 May 2011, 09:11
How do i stop lacquer peeling?

by Deanxm » 02 May 2011, 19:12

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Pick off any delaminated clear coat, rub the area over gently with a scchbright pad and then wash, then blow over with more clear, best to use two pack as it lays on better, your local body shop may well mix you up some and put it in a spray can, you will have to go straight home and spray it as once mixed two pack wont last long.

If you leave...

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Hello Mike,
My Dante Red Estate had exactly the same problem and looked a real mess.
In April 2010,I took it to a body shop in Smethwick.They re-sprayed the roof and the bonnet,blended in the tops of the wings,tailgate and doors and the car looks superb again.
They had the car for three days, Cost £450. Worth every penny.

Bryan.

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02 May 2011, 22:45
creeky window and funny sat nav! (xsara 1 coupe)

by eurotrotter » 01 May 2011, 08:47

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hello evyerbody,

hope the the weather is as where ye are as it is here in Cologne in Germany

i have a creakyfront electric driver window, if its important, there are climair wind delfectors fitted, but up to recently the window never creaked, but it has started creaking about 1 month now.

is there any fix for this, or what might the reason be?...

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Could be that the rubber runners have dryed up in the heat, pop of the doorcard and get some good grease, maybe copper grease or something thinly coating them

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02 May 2011, 22:44
Driveshaft Gearbox Oil Seal: ZX 1.9D

by geb042 » 12 Apr 2011, 22:38

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A fortnight ago, I had both driveshafts replaced on my ZX 1.9D to cure a drubbing / knocking noise that was happening on right turns. Replacing the driveshafts cured the problem.

I supplied the garage with the parts to do the job that consisted of AMK recon driveshafts and genuine Citroen end gearbox oil seals.

Unfortunately, one of the new oil...

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Well, I've had another new recon driveshaft fitted and the leak appears to have stopped!

Consequently, I've now hit AMK with a warranty claim for the cost of the replacement shaft, sundries and labour costs. It looks like the shaft itself was thousands out and wasn't causing a proper seal.

My only grumble now is that at about 1250 revs (which...

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02 May 2011, 22:43
How do you find TDC without visible reference markers..fixed

by masood_ilyas » 26 Apr 2011, 10:41
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In my previous request for help following a cambelt change the tractor noise was mentioned which was advised as the belt being a tooth out, somehow I managed to reduce it by one tooth and thought it was fixed, but on test runs it lacked power meaning I must have been more that a tooth out :oops: As I was about to go on holidays I put the car away...

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Thanks for the tips Malcolm.
Alas this second one has a bit of oil appearing in the water tank as well.
I changed the oil cooler by the filter thinking it was that which was leaking but it wasn't.
The cam cover gasket does indeed leak a bit as per your description of oil all over the front! and is due for renewal.
With 155K on the clock this...
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02 May 2011, 22:27
Intermittent brake failure Citroen c8

by alden » 15 Oct 2009, 09:59

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Hi all.When first using car in morning/school run etc,sometimes, first press of brakes is non exsistant.You have to press again.The system in fine for rest o time.The wife says this has happened b4, but it got me this morning.Quite alarming in traffic.. :oops: My thoughts are to bleed the system. Any other views welcome. THANX

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cheeerss bernie :D

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02 May 2011, 22:18
c8 starter probs

by alden » 27 Apr 2011, 21:06

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hi all
on my c8 2ltr hdi sx, im having a few probs startin. some times starts ok then intermitently wont start until 3rd 4th 5th turn on ignition sometimes blowing 2nd fuse down 20amp. when it dosnt start and fuse ok then it will start fine if I cross the terminals on starter motor.am baffled :?: :(

anyone any thoughts

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Thanks for that bernie I,ll give it a try :P :D

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02 May 2011, 22:15
Xantia timeing belt difficulty?

by Stekelly » 01 May 2011, 23:09

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Has anyone done their own timeign belt on a 1.8 16v and is it easy or difficult for a first timer?

I normally tackle any job myself that doesnt involve any tools or equipment I dont have access to like a ramp so decided when I started putting the Xantia back on the road that seeing as how money is very tight at the minute I'd try save myself some...

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If you have some experience this shouldn't be too hard, there are however two rather critical points to mention (from memory after a similar job on '96 406):

1. Do not trust the timing hole in the crank pulley unless the pulley is made from one single piece of metal as on older XU engines. New pulleys are made of two separate metal pieces bonded...

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02 May 2011, 22:11
Aircon filter, where is it?

by Ozzie Kuma » 01 May 2011, 12:46
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Read all sorts of things on the site around this issue, but can't find the answer,.. the air in the car is not fresh, ( yes I have a busted heater matrix, it's been disconnected 8 years ) where is the aircon / in car air intake , filter / pollen filter on a V6?

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tar, how about getting the bits off from around the doors ? Anyone got any photos ?
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03 May 2011, 07:45
v6 aux belt drawing.

by lexi » 01 May 2011, 10:04

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I can't seem to bring a drawing of this up on Citroen Service.

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Good enough for me ! Thanks .

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02 May 2011, 14:20
Air con wiring- universal plug?

by lazza » 02 May 2011, 10:57

Dear Forum

Following last years problems with my aircon (i replaced my Harrison 1135253 with another 2nd hand which had the same problem)- so last week i bit the bullet and bought a new one.

However when about to put it on- the blessed thing has the wrong connector! It has just one wire and a universal connector, whereas the connector on the...

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02 May 2011, 10:57
towbar fitting prices - xsara 1 coupe

by eurotrotter » 01 May 2011, 09:18

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Alright gang

i went to make enquiries about getting a new towbar fitted here in germany.

they quoted me 400euro for fitting alone, 200 for the metal and around 50e for the cable, this sounds way too much?

what would it cost in uk?

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I had a Witter towbar fitted to a Xantia for about £120

That would have included them supplying electrics, but I also bought a Citroen wiring loom kit for about £60 as I preferred that to those Scotchlok connectors.

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02 May 2011, 03:11
smokey veg xantia

by imperial21 » 01 May 2011, 18:13

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Do the xantia smoke more when running on veg oil ? i am using SVO.

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Another option would be the valve stem seals

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01 May 2011, 23:24
C3 HDi 16V - Checking VVTurbo operation

by CitTone » 01 May 2011, 17:41

Before starting, lets see if I have this right...

A lot of the time (most, really) I'm getting little boost at low revs, although the car still goes like stink once under way. I've cleaned up the carbon deposits as far as possible on the exhaust side of the turbo, which shows no obvious signs of clogging, and have checked that the variable vane...

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01 May 2011, 17:41
Slightly firmer ride... how to?

by Ozzie Kuma » 01 May 2011, 12:16

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I have been plowing thru all the info on this wonderful site but can not seem to find an answer to Is it possible OR How to.. firm up the ride ( just a bit!) on Xantia V6 .

I saw something about sphere pressures ( 30 is stiffer than 40 or something) but wondered if that is it? Assuming I can do that on my V6, just replace the 40 spheres with 30s....

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You can increase the damping at the front of a BX or a Xantia by restricting the sphere bleed jet. To do this, straighten a short length of a small coil spring to fit in the jet, the length of the remainder of the spring being chosen to hold it in place when the sphere is screwed home. Make sure the wire cannot reach the diaphragm, or the...

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01 May 2011, 14:52
c4 2005 hdi FRONT SUSPENSION

by 1939 » 01 May 2011, 11:12

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hi all dont no if any one as had this problem be for but here gose i had a nocking noise on my c4 FRONT SUSPENSION i have changed the WISHBONE ARM and BALL JOINT and the ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK ROD all new but i still have the nocking there when travling a long the road when the car gose up and down along the road hope some one could help me out i...

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thanks andmcit
will take alook at that but think coil spring was ok as i used comp to pull down the spring but wiyou say thanks m8ll take a look at what

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01 May 2011, 12:53
C5

by Quackers » 24 Apr 2011, 12:35

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Partner has decided they want a C5 now, while i have £5000-£6000 to look for one with, they have a much tighter budget of no more than £1600. Decided they want a 1.8i SX/VTR (LX is to basic, and Exclusive is on the bigger engines which bumbs the insurance up to high).

A few to look at, but obviously do not want to visit each one. So with buying...

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I would not consider a petrol C5 unless you really don't have a choice. A 1.8 C5 will be neither quick or frugal, with an insurance grouping no lower than the diesel version.

You can get a diesel C5 2.0HDi (either 90bhp or 110bhp) for your £1600 budget. Very easily.

Higher miles are not a problem with C5 HDis and they are actually very...

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01 May 2011, 11:10
V6 lights a dim....

by Ozzie Kuma » 29 Apr 2011, 14:06

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Can anyone advise how to brighten up the lights on a V6 Xantia please.

I have already replaced the hi beam 55w with 100w but my wife's Mazada 2 has more illumination!

What about SMALL after market spots, (I don't want the car to look like a bush ute..) any recommendations.

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job done, relay in followed this diagram, upgraded the bulbs & got 100% increase in light.

thanks all & the author of the diagram.

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01 May 2011, 10:41
Strange light above Handbrake light

by lazza » 28 Apr 2011, 19:27

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Dear Forum

I have a strange yellow light with like a bulb half full of liquid appearing on my dashboard lights, right above the (P) handbrake light.

The books dont mention it, so I'm a bit confused.

Anyone know what it is?

Cheers
Larry

ps sorry so long off the forum, car been working perfectly!

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Colour of the lamp indicates the serious-ness of the condition..

Orange, not so serious
Red Emergency - theres no inbetween warning.

Hence ABS being orange, brakes still work, but not the Panic braking control though.

Paul

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30 Apr 2011, 22:03
Turbo whine on C5

by citrokid » 22 Apr 2011, 22:55

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noticed that the turbo on 1.6 C5 hdi has a whine (not much) when at about 2500 rpm.
What is this an indication of ??

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20-25K in two years. Don't travel as far as you ...
thanks for the info

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30 Apr 2011, 20:54

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