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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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04 Jan 2010, 19:44

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BRAKE VACUUM PUMP

by dexy350 » 25 May 2010, 22:14

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HI
my 2,2 HDI C5 02 brake pedal gone hard, sometimes its ok sometimes its hard .now i suspect its the vacuum pump starting to give up .iam just wondering how to test to make sure this is at fault ,i have asked a few people to see if they have a vacuum tester but not much luck.
i have taken the pipe out of the servo then started the engine and put...

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If the vac pump was giving up I would expect you to get the dreaded anti pollution message and LIMP mode as the Turbo is vac controlled and no vacuum quickly equates to an overboost condition.

EDIT

You don't really need a vacuum tester as such just something to measure vacuum and a few lengths of appropriate size rubber pipe and a selection of...

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26 May 2010, 08:20
XANTIA;RUMBLING NOISE ON HIGH SPEED BRAKING

by moggy74 » 24 May 2010, 13:16

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Hi.seen to be getting a rumbling noise on highspeed braking 60mph plus,there is no wheel bearing noise,all suspension etc is in good order,ive just whipped a FRONT AND BACK wheels off and the FRONT pads are low,REARS FINE .........would this be the cause?....

any thoughts would be great..ps X reg HDI

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It could also be a knackered track rod end, had this problem on my punto. cheap enough to buy or get from local scrappy(will fit in your pocket) :)

d3xt0r

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26 May 2010, 00:23
Fulda Tyres

by boristhespie » 25 May 2010, 14:46

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Special on at local dealer in erms of two year puncture and wear guarantee?

Any good?

I usually put Michelins, Goodyears or Pirellis on. What are these second brands like?

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They are owned by Goodyear /Dunlop

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25 May 2010, 22:51
ZX cambelt fitting

by the_weaver » 19 May 2010, 23:28
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I'm trying to fit the cambelt on my ZX 1.9D using the method in the Haynes manual and it's not working. The problem is that the cambelt seems to be too tight to get on even though I've fully released the tension from the tensioner pulley.

The belt is a Dayco ISORAN type. I'm wondering if this belt is a bit shorter in length that a Citroen belt....

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i belive it dose matter' as i said earlier all the slack needs to end up between the back of the cam sprocket and the tensioner,

regards malcolm
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25 May 2010, 13:17
C5-Tyre(s) Deflated warning

by oldfruit » 21 Oct 2009, 11:02
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I have this message displayed after a couple of hundred yards every trip, but can find no under-pressure tyre. Could it be that a sensor was damaged when I had new tyres fitted and would a Lexia tell me which one was telling porkies?

Peter

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I reprogrammed my wheel sensors into the BSI on Saturday using a borrowed S.1244-B.
Inside the unit there is what I think is a 2.2nF cap in series with a coil on a Ferrite. The coil wire looks like about 32AWG.
I put a scope across the cap and coil combination.
What I see is a simple 125kHz square wave with amplitude a bit less than a volt.
I...
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25 May 2010, 13:16
Separating of the ways or if you want it done right DIY

by cachaciero » 24 May 2010, 09:04

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Ever since owning my C5 I have been trying to track down why it has a vague tendanciy to drift to the left.

New nearside lower arm bearings was first though and changed them, well actually changed the arm with one from a 34K scapper, at that time noticed that the nearside bottom ball joint did'nt feel quite as stiff as I thought it should and...

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Just glad it didn't fail on you when on a motorway.
Hopefully the garage will sort all the damage out, just make sure that the strut moves freely before you take it away.
Rob

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25 May 2010, 00:17
Ciroen xzara headlights

by woodlas08 » 24 May 2010, 21:44

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I have a 2003 xzara estate. All the lights normally work ok but sometimes when the direction indicator stalk is operated the headlights come on on dip and the headlight indicator on the dash flashes on and off. Usually the fault clears by pushing the indicator stalk. Could it just be a worn switch or are the electronics at fault?

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It will almost certainly be a faulty switch, on your Xsara you have the type of switch known as the COM2000 which is a combined light & wiper switch unit, airbag rotary connector & remote plip reciever. Unfortunitely as you have probably guessed they are quite expensive (well new anyway) & there are also loads of variations aswell.

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Last post by wheeler
24 May 2010, 22:08
R134 refrigeration gas price rise

by cachaciero » 24 May 2010, 17:11

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For those who may be interested.
have just had an e-mail from my local refrigeration supplier who says:-
due to world wide shortages of refrigeration gases and market instabilities the price of R134 will increase in price by 10% on the 1st of June and by a further 15% on the 1st of July.
Obviously somebody is expecting a warm summer and is...

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It's us airsofters in hot climates using it to power our pistols :)
Propane (an alternative gas used in airsoft) is often too powerful for summer temperatures.

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Last post by Xaccers
24 May 2010, 21:32
Help wobbly dual mass flywheel (DMF)

by almateus » 23 May 2010, 22:02

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Hi, i have a c5 2.2, i have just taken the clutch out and noticed some play in the dual mass flywheel, anybody now how much play is ok and should the flywheel wobble

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hi, anybody now what size the bolt head is on the flywheel

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24 May 2010, 20:51
Cold Turkey

by Stempy » 23 May 2010, 22:36

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I'm having V6 withdrawal as the old girl is still lifeless on my drive since being hitched back from the motherland. New doseur and associated pipe work is all fitted but having taken the decision to give the injectors a service I have been short on time to get the job done. Managed today to finish fitting the new bits to the injectors and put...

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Possibly, but right up until your debit card gets a mauling at the
unleaded pump again in short thrift. I love Activae and currently
have x2 on the road but the bigger older heavier 2.5 petrol CX
turbo just feels so much better in performance AND more
importantly fuel economy!! ;)

OK, the CX will roll a bit more, doesn't have a hatch and...

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Last post by andmcit
24 May 2010, 08:24
C5 diagnostic advice wanted

by coastline taxis » 23 May 2010, 20:28

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c5 2litre hdi 240k
Car runs perfect and just what ive come to expect from a c5 (thats why weve now got 10 of them). Any way got a daft niggle with this one once a week the car puts the light on and goes into limp mode so plug it in and get the following
Micro dot power drop out
Go to clear it and it says its permanent and cant be cleared so...

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This message presumably emanates from the Snap on tool of which I have no knowledge or experience. So what does it think it's looking at to come up with this message?.
I would assume that if not in the Snap on Manual then at least Snap On must have a list of all messages that the tool will display plus an indication of what it is looking at.

I...

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Last post by cachaciero
24 May 2010, 08:18
Unusual ABS fault

by martinwiseman2000 » 23 May 2010, 22:40

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Hi,

I have an ABS fault on my W reg Xantia which seems to be a bit different from the usual faulty sensor type problem - it is modulating the brakes at low speed under light braking on dry roads.

For a couple of years now the car has had a habit of putting the ABS light on when driven really fast (enthusiastic motorway speeds). The light would...

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Have you checked all the pickup rings are secure & the teeth are all in tact ?

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Last post by wheeler
24 May 2010, 06:48
immobiliser lights

by happyg » 23 May 2010, 19:37

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Hi again thanks for your help sp far. I have rewired the immobiliser and now get both the red and green lights on, it will take the code but both lights remain on and the engine will not start as there is no fuel supply. My wife started the car and when she went to drive off the engine cut out and would not start again this was the initial fault....

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If you have both the red and green lights on at the same time (not flashing, just 'on') its normally a communication problem. The keypad is not properly communicating with the immobiliser.

Favourite is one of the big round plugs in the engine bay (not the same as yours but on 406's and 806's the ones near the battery can corrode a bit, I assume...

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Last post by spider
23 May 2010, 19:58
xantia 1.9 td non start, Mk1 (94)

by quintet » 21 May 2010, 20:02

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Firstly, my apologies for creating a new thread for something that's no doubt been covered loads of times before but each time i use the 'search' function it just brings up completely unrelated topics for any/all citroens.

Long story - short version, sort of :wink:
Last night my car would not switch off, key out = kept running, after stopping it...

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Firstly thanks to all those whom have posted replies with advice, particularly citrojim with the wiring diagrams, information like this is invaluable :idea:

Well to be honest i'm not sure what has happened but i strongly suspect the ' fix it bears' paid a visit to my car overnight & fixed my car as it now starts as it should, i certainly haven't...

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Last post by quintet
23 May 2010, 19:44
Citroen DS3

by trev0006 » 23 May 2010, 19:17

Citroen DS3 Autocar test and review.

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23 May 2010, 19:17
And after a long absence, I'm back with a new car yay

by TehAgent » 20 May 2010, 21:20

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Just bought that little beauty from the bay for £230, slapped some tax on it and drove it home. once the brakes had worn in there was none of this judder that was mentioned in the add. and its even better than the add listing.

The photos don't do this car justice. clean is not the word. id go as far as to say that it looks like it just rolled out...

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The 1.4 petrol engine is cracker. Mine did well over 300k without a murmur. Never burnt a drop of oil and never lost any of of its nippy performance. Basic servicing is all it ever needed. Just remember to change the cambelt tensioner when you change the belt, the bearing may not survive an extended workout.

Gammy

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23 May 2010, 14:22
Synergie immobilser keypad fuel pump wire ident

by happyg » 23 May 2010, 11:49

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Synergie tom gave me a workaround to get my engine to start however i need the fuel pump wire ident so i can put it into a simple switch. I have a 1.9 td 1995 many thanks in advance.........

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These keypads are a PITA. I was forever catching my knee on it when I forgot to close it back up, probably why it was hinge was broken when I got it. Thankfully they were done away with on later models. From memory Pug 405/406's also used this system so you may find some further info in the Peugeot section of FCF plus there must be wiring diagrams...

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Last post by Gammy leg
23 May 2010, 13:03
C5 rear brake problem

by antonyash » 22 May 2010, 15:54

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Hi all. I have just brought a 02 reg C5 saloon 2.0hdi LX (90) and last week the rear brakes seemed to be playing up. I took it for a run and the rear brakes seemed to be stuck on. At first it was alright but after a few miles it felt like the rear brakes were stuck on as the car was juddering and a pull was felt at the rear. Took it back to garage...

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Don't forget that driving style has a lot to do with fuel economy.

It takes time to get used to Diesels, so if you're new to them, you won't get the best economy.

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23 May 2010, 07:23
Flat spot Picasso 1.6 petrol

by jcdel » 22 May 2010, 10:09

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Daughter has this vehicle and she says that when changing gear etc? or setting off from traffic lights? it feels like she has run out of petrol but then it picks up and is OK until the next gear change.Sorry guys but this is exactly how she describes it.She has been quoted £37 for diagnosis but told to expect £100 ish with parts.I cant get to her...

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I presume your considering taking it to a dealer? they'll be able to put it on their diagnostic machine (aka lexia) & read any faults the cars's ecu's have stored, (if any), like citroenmad suggested it could well be the throttle body, it's not uncommon to be honest, also you might wish to get the dealer to do a software download into the...

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Last post by quintet
22 May 2010, 18:33
revolution indicator weird

by zako » 18 May 2010, 06:47

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hi i'm getting a problem for the last months and no mehcanic is able to solve it. my problem is that when driving the car and it is at neutral state the rpm indicator accelerates by itself and comes to its normal position, duration time 1 or 2 seconds with normal temperature engine. can anyone help please :cry:

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Contrary to me actually owning one (note av pic) xantia's are a bit before my 'citroen' experience time but i would suspect your car has an issue with the soldered joints on the back of the dash binnacle causing erratic operation, the smallest of cracks could cause this sort of fault. If you have a dash binnacle with the old style km/mileometer...

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Last post by quintet
22 May 2010, 18:12
Synergie Immobiliser

by happyg » 22 May 2010, 12:35

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My keypad immobiliser has 4 detached wires, using the previously posted wiring diagrams i am unable to ident two of the wires. I have stripped the loom as far back as i can go but still no idents. Can anyone please advise me as to how easy it is to hotwire the ignition so i can get the damn thing to start... Any advice along with location of fuel...

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Can anyone please advise me as to how easy it is to hotwire the ignition so i can get the damn thing to start... Any advice along with location of fuel pump and wire idents would be most grateful.....................many thanks in advance
(Assuming this is a petrol) You cant hotwire it, impossible with this system.
It doese'nt immobilise the fuel...

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Last post by wheeler
22 May 2010, 16:34
Beware used car warranties with claim limits

by bencowell » 22 May 2010, 12:40

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While in the main dealer handing over 25p for a sump plug washer, I noticed they had a large sign on the wall about the value of warranty claims they will pay out during the complimentary 3 month period.

This particular dealer, (Bradford city centre), has a £500 limit per claim. If you have fuel injection, dual mass flywheel, cambelt failure etc...

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Well, yes. My 2006 C5 bought 15 months ago was a bargain price at a main dealer and has had the warranty used several times, including a Dual Mass Flywheel which is best part of £1000 once fitted!

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22 May 2010, 13:31
Part ex or not

by windysurferuk » 19 May 2010, 21:16
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Just decided to change my Xantia 2.1 td for a Xsara 110 HDI

The garage have offered £100 px on my Xantia.
It has a few problems at the minute, split expansion tank and the fans don't work correctly.
Its scruffy inside and hasn't seen a bucket off water for a while :oops:

It does have 10 months MOT , new disks 5000 mile ago, new tyres and...

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. Looks like I've got to fix the leaking expansion tank after all

Well that will increase it's potential value by £60.00 anyway!!
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22 May 2010, 05:45
zx water jet bottle motor

by TehAgent » 21 May 2010, 21:28

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Im taking it, ill have to remove the drivers wheel and wheel arch liner to gain access to this, seems not to function, cant even here it when trying to spray the window. rear works fine though? does it have to independent motors or just the one? if its just the one, I'm taking it, it will be the switch inside the steering column housing?

Well ok...

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On my ZX it's a single motor that serves both front and rear washers. You may be able to get away with just unclipping the rear part of the wheel arch liner and leaving it hanging from the front half. I would think there's enough room to put your hand up there and pull the pump out of the bottom of the washer bottle in the wheel arch. The pump...

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21 May 2010, 23:38
GSF part number

by MikeT » 21 May 2010, 11:46

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I need a replacement coolant sensor for my TD - it's the one at the rear of the fuel filter, the green one.

Looking on citroen.service exploded diagrams, I'm told it's #11 part # 1338 78 but it also says it's grey ring (whereas the other two are correctly identifed as blue and maroon ) Could it mean green but lost in translation or something? If...

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i just click the basket then the back arrow (top left) the reclick the basket,

i find i have to do this just once in every login setion,

regards malcolm

ps.

this is on service citroen's site not GSF's

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Last post by citronut
21 May 2010, 23:03
help with noisy c5 2.0 hdi

by sportingfiat » 21 May 2010, 21:18

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right got a real bad rattly noise on my c5 its coming from the drivebelt area

took the plunge tonight and had all the drivers side wheelarch plastics out and on tickover everthing is fine between about 1100 rpm and 1500 there is a right rattle sounds like the engine is gonna fall out!!

the only thing i can see that is out of true is the big...

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As for the price, I think it was about £130 inc vat but this may differ model to model,
Martin

Martin, i came across this when browsing the 'bay for a tensioner, and was suprised how cheap it is..cheaper than a gsf tensioner!,let alone citroen!

I know the fleabay pic is tiny,but what do you reckon to it,looks like a bargain:

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21 May 2010, 22:29
Crankshaft bolt spacer

by MikeT » 21 May 2010, 14:24

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I should have asked this when I was doing the job - the crankshaft bolt has a fat spacer/washer which, at least on my MKII, has a slightly larger hole than the bolt, meaning it doesn't sit perfectly central.

So the obvious query I have is, is this normal or should it be a perfect tight fit and will it make enough of a balance issue to be a...

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Yes, absolutely normal Mike, as Ralph says...

It used to worry me...

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Last post by CitroJim
21 May 2010, 22:24
BE3 Gearboxes

by handyman » 21 May 2010, 08:19

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Citronut is about to undertake a transmission repair for me and there are queries about the current BE3 gearbox fitted to the Xantia 1.8, 16V. I have a 'box fitted to a 2.0 engine that is available and access to another 1.9D 'box.

What are the significant differences between BE3 gearboxes for petrol and diesel engines? Are there any bellhousing...

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Hi Handyman,

email replied. Sorry I was so late in doing so but my blog will reveal all in due course...

Interested to hear what the cause was...

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Last post by CitroJim
21 May 2010, 22:23
ANY ONE SEEN THESE

by monkfish » 13 May 2010, 20:29
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DONT KNOW IF ANY ONE SEEN THESE ON EBAY

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CX Turbo2

XM

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Shane wrote
The GS of course must be the most underated car of all time

just look at what the compatition was at the time

BL 1100 F**D E*C*R* ,

all the G's drive and feel like a bigger car than they actualy are, yet very agille,

regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
21 May 2010, 08:16
Synergie Aircon won't turn off?? says it has. but hasn't :-$

by Chris_300 » 18 May 2010, 14:25

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Hi all

As above really, when turned on the aircon works fine, change the fan speed, direction settings etc. Turn it off though and the 'off' button lights up but the fan keeps running. Anyone had this issue beofre?

Ooh, car is a 2001 2.0 HDi SX

Thanks Chris

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Chris,

You are correct in saying that the fan should not operate when 'off' is selected. Unfortunatly I don't know why yours is still doing so.
Can you use the fan -/+ button at this point to reduce the fan speed or have these been disabled by using the 'off' button?

Gammy :?

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21 May 2010, 08:03
whats wrong with this c5

by monkfish » 20 May 2010, 20:04

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i think the man selling needs to re do hjs add and put sx

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Ah times move on, you might have to get a C5 at some point Andrew :lol:

They are not bad cars at all. I didnt like the looks at first, but the longer i own one the more i like it.

Infact, after giving someone a ride out in the Xm and then in my C5, they said the C5 was a much nicer place to be. More refined, less noise and it felt more...

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20 May 2010, 22:59
Berlingo rear tyre wear

by comvoc » 20 May 2010, 11:56

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Hi has anyone had the same problem as me with the rear tyres, I drive a new berlingo van 1.6 hdi diesel short wheelbase. The tyres on the rear have worn out before the front which is strange, The original tyres were michelins and lasted 20 k miles the front lasted 29k miles. the rear tyres were badley worn on the outside edge the front tyres wore...

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Looks like you have already found the link.

With the scenic there were tolerances, if the toe in on the rear was within the set limits then it was fine, even if the tyres lasted 20k. Few cars were not in the set limites and had new rear beams fitted.

Its the same on a lot of cars now, very little can be done. :?

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20 May 2010, 22:32
Droning noise still there! (Xantia 90Hdi)

by rmunns » 19 May 2010, 22:59

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I still hear a droning noise when my 90Hdi is idling and the engine is warm.

I'm pretty sure it's not fans, although it does very much sound like that. Certainly rad fans are not on.

A clue? The noise stays at constant pitch if I rev the engine.

I got the car at 38000 miles a year ago, the noise started maybe 8 months ago, it happens quite...

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Noisy fuel pump in the tank ?

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20 May 2010, 21:30
lumpy start and white smoke 1.9 td

by Synergietom » 28 Apr 2010, 11:41
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Hi all just whanted to ask does an air leak in the fuel lines cause lumpy starting and white smoke when the engine is cold.
Im currently having to prime the bulb everytime the car is left for more than four hours and when priming you can hear air leaking from around the nuckle joining the pipes coming from the primer to the pump.
Would be worth...

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tom i've just put my xantia in the for sale ads on here have a look and let me know
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20 May 2010, 11:11
Hdi crankshaft pully

by racingraymond » 19 May 2010, 21:08

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My 2001 Synergie Hdi developed a fault last night,when I started it a metallic sort of grating noise was coming from the aux belt area,the ignition light was also on,I had to drive home so took a chance,a few 100yds down the road I felt a slight surge and the noise had gone and the ignition light went out,I carried on for a few more miles and...

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Trouble is that it is fine now,but will have a look at the pulley tomorrow and see if I can spot any wear.I am inclined not to drive it,I dont like the sound of it when it is making the noise :(

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19 May 2010, 21:56
Help - C5 2002 Squealing noise under braking

by oxtailsoup » 15 May 2010, 11:38

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Sods law. On my way to the MOT station and the car has started squealing under breaking and stays squealing for a second after the taking foot off brake pedal.

So decided to head back home. I'm hoping it is just the pads - either worn or slipped. There's no warning lights on the dash, do the C5 have brake pad sensors? I'm slightly concerned that...

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Car passed it's MOT with no problems at all. A mechanic friend of mine is going to take a look at the brakes this week as the car will be driven to the South of Spain on the 28th May... hopefully not on the back of a recovery truck!!

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19 May 2010, 17:14
Bought a 2009 C5 2.0HDi Exclusive Auto.

by logiclee » 01 May 2010, 21:50
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Hi all.

I'm a Ford man through and through. I've had 5 Mondeos and currently in my garage sits a 3 year old 3.0V6 GhiaX that's covered just 19000 miles. I've had it two years.

But now it's time to change and Ford have made the Mk4 Mondeo more sporty, the higher up the range you go you get bigger alloys and sports suspension and bucket seats with...

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One other thing is the weight.

I've just got the V5 back and got a bit of a shock.

The Mondeo 3.0V6 GhiaX has a kerb weight of 1495kg according to Ford's brochure.
The actual cars Mass in Service on the V5 was 1475 kg so fairly close.

The C5 2.0HDi Auto Exclusive has a MINIMUM kerb weight of 1609kg according to Citroen's brochure.
The actual...
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19 May 2010, 17:09
Citroen.Service Price Check Please?

by CitroJim » 16 May 2010, 13:16
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Can someone with access to the live Citroen.Service please advise me of price/availability for Part. No. 4023 H2. That's the Activa-specific power steering supply pipe, the one with the flexible bit in the middle of it..

Mine's weeping at the rigid to flexi joint by the gearbox...

Else, anyone breaking an Activa?

Thanks :D

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Thanks Malcolm, :D

I remember you getting the nod from the Coventry headman.
I’ll reregister both in England and in Australia as what they call a private customer.
Most interesting will be to see how prices differ from here to there.

Regards,
Terry.

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Wonderful Malcolm ! Made it already with the existing account … $A615 !...
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19 May 2010, 13:48
New berlingo 1.6 hdi and dispatch 2.0 hdi question

by Ray » 18 May 2010, 23:14

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How reliable are they? I'me buying one next week. A mate works in a Citroen main dealer and reckons they're very reliable. Anything i should look out for?

Regards

Ray

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Richard, i asume by 2.0HDi your meaning the 8v 90s and 110s and not the 16v 138?

The 1.6 and later 2.0 16v HDis needs the corrct oil too, or this car cause problems too. I wouldnt stick to the long service intervals either, the 1.6 should have frequent oil changes to avoid oil starvation to the turbo.

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19 May 2010, 09:54
Rear radius arm bearings

by davewithington » 17 May 2010, 22:03

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I've got a creaky rear radius arm - probably the bearings drying out though the wheel isn't leaning yet.

What sort of a job is it replacing the bearings once the arm is off?

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i tun two short bead's of mig at opposite sside of the outter race, then you have something to drift against, pluss the heat release's it from the arm and they almost fall out,

regards malcolm

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19 May 2010, 08:13
wheels and tyres

by fridgedoc » 12 May 2010, 22:58

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Hi all

I know someone will know the answer to this:-

I have been offered 5 alloy wheels with tyres (the right size) that came of a Peugeot 405 will they fit my xantia 1995 tdi?
they are miles away otherwise I would go look see

Thanks

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Hi
thanks for the 4 or 5 holes, mine are 4 so OK for me, changing clutch at the moment, will try one of the wheels when it's completed.

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19 May 2010, 00:54
Head Gasket Fluid

by the_weaver » 10 May 2010, 03:23
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Hi folks

Is there a cheap way of testing the coolant for combustion products from a blown head gasket. The cheapest test kits seem to be about 30 pounds. Are there any cheap kits or tricks that people know? Is there a fluid that will do the job?

Thanks

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I've released the tension on the belt, slid the belt off the camshaft sprocket and the diesel pump sprocket, turned the diesel pump sprocket clockwise a bit and locked it with the bolts. I'm now trying to get the belt back on the top two sprockets. It went dark so I had to give up until tomorrow.

Paul
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18 May 2010, 23:53
Disconecting the odometer

by brandonhere » 16 May 2010, 12:47

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Hi all, new member here so please bear with me, I hope to purchase an '01 C5 and have a strange question before doing so. Is it possible to disconect the odometer and still drive the car. I think I have read on here that the speed sensor sends info to the suspension and gearbox (auto), but what about the Odo?
Said it was a strange question.

Cheers

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Steer clear of anything other than properly refined biodiesl on a C5, filtered WVO will cost you dear.

Really? Ouch, is there a particular part of the forum I should check out or just start searching, thanks for the heads up people.

Knowledge acquired from the biodiesel forum and local apocryphal tales of disastrous experiments involving C5s...

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18 May 2010, 20:41
Bluetooth Kits

by BrianM » 18 May 2010, 14:10

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Got myself an 09 C5 Exclusive - unfortunately it hasn't bluetooth as standard. Has anyone any experience of the Parrot Multican kits that link their bluetooth kits to the steering wheel controls - or anyone any other suggestions - don't particularly want to ruin the dash with a cradle etc ?. (Had one of the sunvisor kits before with display and...

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Hello hdi_man
See you got one recently too - love the car :D, was lusting after them for 18 months before making the jump. Big change from my previous 97 Xantia TD ! Speed limiter is a godsend :wink: Only thing I notice is the wind noise that comes in when you hit 60 (mph) - you'd think the window was slightly open - but its not :(

Brian
09 C5...

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18 May 2010, 20:38
diagnostic plug on a c4

by 1939 » 18 May 2010, 16:31

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hi every one sorry for the bother dose any body no were the diagnstic plug is on the citroen c4 16 2005 hdi please i have some faults on the car and dont want to pay out £100 if i can help it as i have the leads and soft ware to do the job but cant seem to find it cheers and thanks for any info for any help

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:Dmany thanks for the imfo as you said found it behind the ash tray thanks alot miked and quintetcheers mates

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18 May 2010, 20:28
Radiator failure under warranty

by KP » 18 May 2010, 08:31

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It looks like my radiator could be failing if not already have failed in a small way near the top.

I got the radiator fitted last year when i had another tct engine dropped in the car but i know if i call the place that fitted the rad and parts they will say that i need to come in, pay for them to check it and also replace it with another part,...

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I agree Peter. as fuel there would be say, 30-40 quid and then another hours labour on top and antifreeze if they charge for it would be another 5-10 quid.

where as i could fit it myself in an evening, 2hours tops maybe, buy the antifreeze myself if i must and do the job from there for a lot less.

Its buying the radiator i don't want to have to...

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18 May 2010, 15:16
Key Plip

by allanmc » 17 May 2010, 15:14

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Don't know if that's what you call it but I am sure you will know what I mean, anyway mine was acting up so I replaced the battery, by the way contrary to what it says in the Haynes Manual there is only one battery, I then turned on the ignition and and pressed the lock button to program it the problem is that sometimes it locks the car and and...

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Paul, its me again I took the circuit board out of the housing but couldn't see any bad solder joints I also have a second key which I checked as you suggested but still the same, sometime it works and sometime it doesn't and that's right next to the car it used to work from about 10 or 20 feet away and that's after initialing as the hand book...

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18 May 2010, 13:31
HDI 110 engine in Xantia & C5

by Xantidote » 11 May 2010, 22:05
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The last Xantias with the 110 engine had a certain level of electronic technology, ecus etc. Can anyone tell me whether this was carried straight over to the C5, or is the C5 is burdened with much more in the way of additional electronics & sophistication?

As the number of Xantias dwindles, I'm thinking we'll all eventually be forced to accept...

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When it was available I ran the C5 on on Morrisons Biodiesel. It ran just the same as normal fossil diesel. Even after the remap. I ran the A Class on it too for a few tankfuls.

My local Morrisons have now done away with the Bio diesel which I suppose is in response to the environmental impact it was has - food prices and such.

Steve.
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Last post by steelcityuk
18 May 2010, 12:50
C5 Front sphere replacement

by pukeyelloww » 18 May 2010, 01:06

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The nearside front sphere on my 2004 C5 Hdi Estate has developed a leak - fluid on drive the giveaway.
Is this a DIY job or is a diagnostic computer required to access the suspension ECU to enable the suspension to be depressurised.

Thanks
Richard

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Are you sure the actual sphere is leaking ?? Either way you don't need any diagnostic equipment for the job.

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18 May 2010, 04:30
C8 2004 2.2 HDI Limp Mode ??? Lost Power Help Plz

by ukheman » 13 May 2010, 10:23

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Hi I have a 2004 C8 2.2 HDI; when I start the engine the revs struggle to increase sometimes I cannot rev over 3000 rpm
If I disconnect the battery or even leave idle. It will eventually rev up to 5000 rpm stationary.
The engine warning lamp is now permanently on, when I drive the car has no power like in limp mode. I do get the error message...

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Ok i think i was on the wrong side of the vehicle in my previous post, this unit.. is it a large-ish black plastic unit with what looks to be a small radiator at one end? the plastic unit forms a sort of air duct & so i think it is indeed a rather elaborate radiator although exactly why they need them I'm not sure (i think the citroen dispatch...

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17 May 2010, 22:02

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