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The large connector behind the headlight will do, you just unlatch it with no need to remove it. :)

HI Malcolm

It was already supported on larger axle stands on the front supports, and the back wheels were chocked. I see what you mean though, if the suspension went to high with the engine running- oooh doesnt bear thinking about. However, I only work underneath the car with the suspension depressurised, for safety reasons, and I never work...

Dont know why you have a thing on the AL4 or the ZF hp20 .. they are simmilar boxs but not the same. They are both auto adaptives and both electronically controlled boxs except the AL4 is not a ZF box but I think a psa box...

both boxs are ticking time bombs at 100k plus if they are on original box oils and not been serviced.. but the valve block...

Again, you will need to get her on a Lexia to see what (if any) fault codes there are, and to try and clear them.

Whoa that looks like a bloody nightmare

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5c down here in Twyford this morning when I was out on the bicycle

Awesome! Annoying that its only weeping now ive been in the area near it!!

Cheers mate, I'll have a look later.

Guy, that's excellent =D> :-D

What a great work-around... Brilliant 8-)

You know that'll become permanent now...

I loved your research into the cause of the problem...

Have the 1.9td's not got the solid pulley? I think my first dual mass pulley was on the hdi .

No - certainly later 1.9tds have damper pulleys. The Green Lady (S1 built Jan 1996) definitely has one and given her age, it's something I check from time to time; indeed, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be a good idea to get a new one while they're still...

A few YEARS ago ? :lol:

I usually lube the struts on a Xantia at least a couple of times a year...

The top bush in the strut is a bit of a weak point in the strut design - it essentially runs dry and doesn't receive any natural lubrication... it's this bush that binds under side thrust. A bit of grease on this top bush (applied via the shaft)...

I believe they are the same as if I remember right that's one of the options you program.

All of 45 seconds to download to my phone... :-D :-D :rofl2:

That's good Paul :-D

Check the height sensor on rear axle. It´s rusty if you haven´t lubricated it, and I think that affects the lights too.

Something like this in the middle of the rear axle:

It´s easy to access when you lift the car up, but remember to use some support so you won´t get squashed in case the rear falls down!

Only difference is in the spring, which comes back as 5002SA - which is slightly more expensive:

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
00005002SA SUSPENSN SPRING 75.71 GBP 90.85 GBP 90.85 GBP

Note the top kit doesn't include this part for some reason (sits above the top mount, but below the...

The synergie is not multiplexed so the mileage is only stored in the instrument panel, simply changing the panel changes the mileage.
If anything electronic mileage displays have made clocking easier, the majority can be done via the OBD port with the right software. However there is no facility to do it using lexia.

Thanks Simon. There is a leak in the power steering pipe from the pump which goes down near the front accumulator. Can this be the reason.

Go to ebay, buy a pair of single tone air horns with the compressor for £10 and fit using the OE wiring loom. Simples, and they really make people take note when you press the horn! :shock:

changed the maf and it has made no difference whatsoever has problems revving past 3000 rpm
really holding back wants to go but just holding back new air filter oil filter fuel filter

1.6 16v engine??? Yes I have, - new starter sorted it out! The starter is pulling too much amps due to it beginning to fail...

Changed it for another Valeo starter and been fine since!

Thanks for the replies

I'm actually leaning towards swapping the VWO heater for a 12V assistant pump for the Bosch main pump, as the forum seems to think this is the best way to overcome any starting issues-

Could anyone send me a link to the type of pump that would be ideal??

thanks
Larry

Got excited then I thought they'd started remaking them :oops:

Thanks a lot kenny. Sorry for the delay in replying. My car is a Xantia 2 YOM 2000 with a 2.0i 16v engine. This doesn't happen all the time. Some times it sinks and some times it doesn't. When it does it happens in about 10 minutes time.

I think you're right Peter. I can't recall replacing one in many years. Certainly not in 5 oil changes on the Berlingo. I keep meaning to, but always forget to buy one. I've had no leaks so far.

I put that correction in the spelling corrections thingy. C i l l is just irritating.
Thanks Mate. I've learnt it well.

Well same problem rusted hook on the bolt...problems here changing wheel at roadside .. after soaking with diesel / oil managed to
force the spare wheel cage bar over the hook and drop..the spare wheel..
Then fitted replacement hook and bolt ... got from a scrappy Ford Ka .. yes FORD KA..they fit great and there are
loads of Ka,s awaiting...

I have no problem in getting the washer out .. its the tools that I need to get to that stage spanner/socket sizes etc. the xantia is easy with 3 spanners and a socket. but i can't remember abouth the C3.

Yep, dog bone link or the roll bar clamp link.

Seems to be the best option.

Thank You very much guys..i really do appreciate your help :)

Timmy.

Ordered and on there way to me

take a photo of the caliper with the cable attached the way you do it...a close up

Easy mistake, most Xantia do seem to be turbo.

cheers

Hi

Thanks for the reply, and the reassurance! I shall leave well alone, until something breaks.

Does your TD have the same coolant bottle design though ? I thought the HDi 110 was the only other Xantia to share the same coolant bottle design as the V6 ?

No, the 2.1TD Xantia is the only other one to share the same expansion bottle as the V6.

The HDi uses the same standard wing-mounted one...

Do you really mean 10-15mm? That sounds a crazy amount. Surprised you've got any tyre tread left :-D

I didn't measure it, so maybe I'm exaggerating it a bit... #-o It's probably no more than 5mm but I'm going to have a really good look this weekend.

Even 5mm is a crazy amount of slack. :shock: With that much the ball joint should completely...

I've used this mob for XM Strut Tops and can thoroughly recommend them :-D

Thanks Richard, the Aux belt was done at the same time but the tensioner roller grumbles on damp mornings if the car has not been used for a few days, but runs quiet the rest of the time. I squirted some spray grease on the bearing from under the wheel arch, I still cant get my head around slackening this belt off to remove. I am used to manual...

Hi Berni

Yes the yaw sensor is under the centre console and as Richard says, new ones from the dealers are around £400.

There are a number of different types depending on the model and year but also they can be across a number of ranges, including Peugeot's. In my experience the information in the Haynes BoL isn't always correct. My wife's C3...

When I swapped the exhaust on my V6 Chris I was amazed at how full of rust and debris it was.. The back box sounded like a pair of castenets!

So yes, I expect your old system was well choked...

My V6 seems freer revving and more economical now too :)

I think we've found the problem.
One of the pins in the ECU on the engine loom side has come out and the plug is damaged.
It appears that when my mate jet washed the van off before he stripped it down, water got past the waterproof seal on the engine loom plug (ECU end) and has caused damage to the plastic of the plug around about 3 pins and...

The odd thing is the Xantia that lost the fog light surround was a rust free NZ one... I can only assume something hit it and caused it to pop out because it was there one day gone the next!

Thank you CitroJim, very helpful as usual. I'll begin by getting the pump numbers and try trace parts. And go from there. :)

Could be a few things, the one which will stop your car dead is the gearbox input shaft bearing. £15 worth of bits that people skimp on when changing the clutch. Failed bearing means exploded gearbox.

Driveshaft support bearings, and wheel bearings will get hellaciously noisy but soldier on for a good while.

Another one is the tensioner...

yeah mine is totaled the renault has a smashed bumper and mister royal mail in a transit got away without a scratch lucky devil. No real injuries to talk about just a little whiplash from the whole sandwich effect oh and a broken pen the insurance still owe me 70p for that.

There is a relay that appears to be on the same board as the fuses, it controls both main and dipped beam but has seperate contacts for each which could be faulty. You should be able to find it by putting your fingers on each relay in turn and truning the lights on, you should feel a little bump as it clicks, if it clicks on dipped beam it could...

I use it on Gracies' windscreen with no ill effects . I have also used it on previous cars, no problems except when it is starting to 'fade', and then I would clean the screen, re-apply the Rain X, and jobs a good 'un.

A side effect that Rain X has is that ice does not stick to it well, so scraping the windows clear is quite easy, even on really...