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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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R plate Xantia V6 Exclusive starting problem.

by Shaolin Twelve » 03 May 2010, 15:52
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Hello all,

I have an R plate (in Green) 3.0 Ltr V6 24 valve Exclusive, which has had starting problems for some time.

I took off the starter motor today (20 mins) and tested it, and it works flawlessly which has left me a little perplexed.

The problem I have is intermittent. Sometimes when I turn the ignition key I get none of the usual lights...

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Pete,

Have a look at this thread . It contains the V6 Ignition wiring diagrams and maybe some other useful information too...

It might be worth looking at the bulkhead connectors menthined in the thread.

Don't worry about leaky Activa rams Pete. I reckon I've cracked that problem now...

Looking forward to seeing you down in the Activa...
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05 May 2010, 11:19
Xsara Picasso 2.o HDI starting/running problem

by eimaj12000 » 04 May 2010, 13:04

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Hi,

A friend has just procured a 2001 Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI with a running problem. Basically, the car only starts intermittently and runs on for 2-3 secs after the key being turned off. Most times, the engine cuts itself off or fails to start whatsover.

Inside the glovebox was found a computer printout with the following fault codes:

P1517...

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I had a similar problem with my Synergie Hdi,it would over run for a few seconds and cut out,mostly on deacceleration,I was told that it was probably the fuel pressure regulator,I took a chance and changed it and it has been fine up to now,I bought a pattern part for £54+vat and post.It could well solve your problem,its a bit of a fiddly job but...

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04 May 2010, 19:14
help wanted will an alloy wheel

by spliffy » 01 May 2010, 05:43
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having just been hit by an idiot on a round about im in need of an alloy wheel to fit my 1998 xantia 2.0l turbo iv been priced £204 + vat !! by a steeler !! has anyone got aspare one kicking about or a cheap full set of 15 inch for my car im willing pay for it and to travel to pick it up cheers

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i take it no one can help with my wheel so if thats the case how do i get in touch with this guy in essex cheers
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04 May 2010, 18:19
Aux belt idler pulley?

by dieseldoggy » 03 May 2010, 00:27

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hi all whats the routine with the bearing etc that adjusts the tension or holds it? it's the one that is on a spring loaded arm with needle roller bearings init and shock absorber on back of it.ive a spare cast iron bracket with bits onit but that also needs bearings doing but thought i'd may'be sort it out then put lot on car?

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and also, the 'other' lower idler roller is adjustable too , quite why i dont know :evil:

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04 May 2010, 15:25
Survey: What do you think about your satnav?

by littlejon » 04 May 2010, 09:41

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What do you think about your satnav?

Would you like to take part in new research by the University of Nottingham and help a UK registered charity?

We are looking for volunteers to complete a short online survey about how they use their satnav.

The survey should only take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Our only...

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having lived in belgium with a uk english sat nav (voice) was quite funny listening to the female voice trying to pronouce the dutch/french street names.

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11 May 2010, 17:32
Xsara Picasso mirrors

by meexi » 03 May 2010, 22:39

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Hi all,

My Xsara Picasso Exclusive comes with electric folding mirrors the problem is that you have to select the switch to the bottom position to fold them, is it possible to make these fold automaticly when the car is locked?

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yep they usualy fold down quite easyly when some bright young youth drives by on a skate board wealding a base ball bat

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
04 May 2010, 08:27
Roof drains Xantia S2 ?

by HDI » 03 May 2010, 15:31

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My Xantia has been parked over the weekend and we had some very heavy rain.
This morning as I reversed out of the drive water leaked quite heavily from around the nearside sunvisor hinge near the rear view mirror.
Thats the first time that has ever happened.
I'm presuming that the roof drains are blocked so could anyone let me know where they are...

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they also get blocked at the top end's with rubish, but i dont advise pocking wire upm like i have seen persons on these forum's sudgesting, as you rick damaging the tubes, i always blow them out with compresed air, but mind you put a dust sheet over the seats first

regards malcolm

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04 May 2010, 08:24
new to me

by low-slow » 03 May 2010, 19:39

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i have just brought a lovely lil xantia estate

2.0L petrol SX

have a few issues

1) front is a lil bouncy and crashy
2) if you put the sus down when you park, it take an age to raise again and the stop light comes on after upto 5 minutes it'll go off and raise straight away
3)side lights work work HIGH beam works but not dipped beam

fuses are...

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stuck in a brand spanker on the easy side (i have aircon) and nothing

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03 May 2010, 22:19
c3

by the grange » 02 May 2010, 09:56

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are the radios coded on the newer citroens i have a 56 plate :cry:

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cool guys thanks

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03 May 2010, 09:37
citroen c5 hdi90

by gorfy » 10 Apr 2010, 06:15

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hi
my c5 is running rough took missus up to manchester on way home lost power and it was stuttering like a petrol engine miss firing
yes anothr problem with my car 52 plate 29000 miles
bought it 6 weeks ago only ha it 15 days! crap garage great car
anyone help every time i take it back they give me a crappy bmw and it stinks like a buiders...

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fixed .........
did it all myself lol god am good

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03 May 2010, 08:35
Welding a multiplexed car....

by RichardW » 30 Apr 2010, 20:55

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:evil:
Not impressed....spotted some peeling paint /dark spot on the NS sill of the Picasso (this is a 2003 car, just 7 years old). Was thinking it would just be peeling a bit as my old Xantia did, but no, it's rusted through :shock: A quick poke made a small hole, but thumb pressure reveals an area about 6 round that is distinctly crusty. So...

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Looks like it should have had an inspection last year at 6 years old, which it certainly didn't. Will be to my account then :cry:

Still I managed to re-fix the exhaust heat shield yesterday which has stopped it rattling like a demented cement mixer every time you reversed it :lol:

BTW - Citroen are still knocking Xsara Picassos out new - only 2...

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03 May 2010, 08:08
Synergie 1.9TD 2nd Gear Problems

by Gammy leg » 28 Jan 2008, 14:59
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Chaps,

I am having difficulty selecting 2nd Gear on my Synergie. Symptoms as follows:

1st to 2nd - will go into gear once revs have dropped to about 1100 rpm during gear change

3rd to 2nd - as above

Engine off or idling - cannot select 2nd gear, just won't go in.

Is this likely to be a linkage problem or something more terminal within the...

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Hi wish i could have seen this before as have a place over near romford essex that my friend used to work at and are top notch and good prices.plus could have gotten you a good 2nd hand one from place i use.Still it's working now.
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03 May 2010, 00:22
Xantia gear linkage

by dieseldoggy » 25 Apr 2010, 19:27

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Hi all just driving along thought i'd missed a gear when linkage went wonky? anyway found when looked under bonnet that the rod N'o4 in bol manual/gear shift rod has come adrift.i still have something on top of ball joint.wondering if liners come out of bit on end of rod or do they snap off? could n't find rod when poking arm down as was abit too...

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Well i got 2 rods from him both look ok 2nd hand but where cheap as chips £5 for both.and also got the bracket thing that has pulley wheel for aux belt tensioner that needs bearings doing as is cockide.just need a bit of time when the monsoon passes? then will fit rod plus do oil change.

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03 May 2010, 00:08
Rapid Tyre Wear - Xantia 2 HDi 1999 110bhp

by citroenxm » 01 May 2010, 23:14
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Hi all..

Im not sure whats going on - not even sure if its rapid cornering, but the owner says not.

Firstly, the tracking IS spot on, its been checked and checked again.

Front pair of tyres, lasted about 5 months, and not a lot of miles.. near side worn on outer edge only, quite badly, off side a little but not as bad.

Lower ball joints appear...

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I could think of 2 prob causes.one's turning into the corner not driving round it ie scrubbing it round so it understeers and not using the power to take it round the corner and out.as front wheel drives like to be powered by using throttle not left to go round on a trailing throttle or they understeer.
Other can be from back end if rear arms are...
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02 May 2010, 23:45
Help with Sphere Table

by Old-Guy » 25 Apr 2010, 19:13

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GSF's old Sphere table is now of limited value since they changed their part numbering system. With Vince's help I've finally compiled an updated version as an Excel file for the moment but it could do with being looked at by people more expert than me.
Feedback desperately needed please.

I can't work out the difference between 453PC0210 (N45332)...

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Useful list that - thanks.

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02 May 2010, 13:47
Xantia Bits n Bobs

by DHallworth » 26 Apr 2010, 13:42
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Hey Guys,

I'm actually starting to get on with our Xantia HDi Exclusive at the moment and as a result it's getting the work it needs doing done.

The heater isn't fixed yet but I think it's the ignition switch that's giving problems so Citroen XM is posting me one to try so I can either fix it or eliminate it.

I changed the injectors on the car...

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If I can recall correctly from memory, this is how to remove the wishbone on the Xantia (The 1.9 TD at least).

The rear wishbone bushes are held on with the same bolts that hold on the ARB bushes. Loosen these two and the one for the front mushroom bush. Split the lower hub balljoint, take out the bolts for the bushes, move the hub...
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02 May 2010, 10:51
Citroen Indy Aberdeen?

by Gingerposer » 27 Apr 2010, 22:11

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Can anyone suggest a citroen mechanic in Aberdeen or surrounding area? I don't want to (and can't afford to!) pay main dealer rates and my Xantia is needing a few things done as it failed the mot :cry:

Cheers

Ainslie

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Well, still a fail, despite the hope that it would be a different story with them. Labour being the major cost. Here's the detail:

Front spheres flat

Power steering pipe leaking

Track rod end ball joint excessive play

Offside front (strut pipe) fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened

(Front-rear abs pipe)...

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01 May 2010, 21:42
C5 Radio Dead

by JT » 27 Apr 2010, 15:15

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Hi folks,
Friend of mine has 2005 C5 1.6 HDI.
Last week his battery died.
However since replacing it the radio won't work. Not a kick out of it!!
The CD player will accept a CD but spits it back out again straight away.
All the fuses are fine.
Any ideas??

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Mine was the same would not come on was totally dead.
i took out and checked the fuse then for some reason i pulled the on off button out a bit and bingo works fine now.

seems the contacts was stuck and sugest to try this before any other solution first if anyone else has this problem.

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01 May 2010, 17:53
starting problem TD xantia

by jgra1 » 01 May 2010, 15:47

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all, a quick recap..

My xantia has all the symptoms of a flat battery and fails to start from hot or cold. The engine turns sluggishly or fails to turn at all

A jump lead placed between the - battery terminal and a metal part of the engine is all it needs, its perfect then. (with ignition on, glow plugs etc , there are sparks when this spare...

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thanks both..

have replaced gearbox to chassis earth (its part of the main earth cable, but a smaller gauge fly-lead)

Jim, yep think I will just do this now... cant spend much more time on it

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01 May 2010, 17:06
Exclusive HDi Towbar electrics

by Edhertz » 01 May 2010, 08:48

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Can anyone tell me how to hook up the fog light connector for a tow bar socket? Everything else is ok. The fog lights are in the boot lid so are not easily got at. There is a flat 4 pin socket on the rhs of the boot doing nothing - has this got something to do with it? I've also got to hook up the second socket for the fridge etc some time. Must I...

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Must I run a seperate fused wire from the battery for this or is there something in the vicinity of the boot to hook onto?

To run battery charging and a fridge you need a 2.5mm2 wire directly from the battery with a fuse close to the battery. Mine goes from the battery, down the back of the engine, (I've enclosed it in plastic tube), under the...

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Last post by JohnD
01 May 2010, 11:47
Saxo air intake.

by Patt » 01 May 2010, 11:33

Hi folks, my 1999 saxo 1.4 sx has a restriction (like a venturi) in the inlet pipe just before the air cleaner. I know this is correct for the 1.1 ,not for the 1.6, but should the 1.4 be like this?
It seems strange as all the rest of the intake is much larger. It could be ok but perhaps someone can confirm this, please???????
Thanks.

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01 May 2010, 11:33
c3 stereo

by the grange » 01 May 2010, 11:10

hi just got a 56 plate c3 exclucive and am looking to put my alpine ida-x100 in it and looks like the stereo in the car works the lights locks and other stuff.
what i want to know is can i set up the cars auto lights lock and other stuff on the old stereo and then take it out and put the alpine in and still have auto lights and other stuff...

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01 May 2010, 11:10
Xantia Turbo 98 wont start

by ruffnroll » 25 Apr 2010, 10:29
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Fitted new battery, and now the STOP command light remains on after I enter my security code, and she wont turnover. All I get is a clunk when I turn the ignition key, and all the dash lights go out. Help please. :?:

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first time he took his GF on it she stuck her fingers up the top two exhausts, then said she liked the heated hand grips :lol:

That is so funny Rob :lol:

My last triple was a Suzuki GT550 :P

A friend of mine had a Yam RD500 until a couple of years back and even though it was crash damaged, it still went for something approaching 2K :shock:...
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01 May 2010, 08:34
Roof rust

by davewithington » 30 Apr 2010, 10:33

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When I was cutting and polishing my Xantia at the weekend (never realised the white was quite THAT blinding) I noticed a few blebs on the roof, close to the front corner of the sunroof. Anyone seen any roof rusting, like the CX used to have?

Did think that maybe the drainholes had blocked, any clues to where they might be?

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If you pull the headlining down on a Sunny Xantia during moist weather you may well be surprised at how much condensation gathers around it and yes, the paint is not exactly thick...

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01 May 2010, 08:29
c5 brake light flashing on dash

by mrlogik » 28 Apr 2010, 21:11

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hi all my c5 2001 hdi 110 has some sort of braking error as the little red brake circle on the right is flashing on and is beeping at me,wasnt to bad at first but its got progressively worse and i must get it sorted. It has plenty of brake fluid,handbrake is releasing ok, and the brakes work fine so would it be an abs sensor or low pads?

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I had this on a c5 hdi 2003 that I used to own. Dealer changed the brakelight switch activated by the brake pedal, and the problem was fixed. Just a possibility.
Coolscan.

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01 May 2010, 00:56
Coolant Leak on ZX

by the_weaver » 24 Apr 2010, 22:17

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Hi folks

My ZX 1.9D hardly ever needs the water topping up but this time it took more than usual, so I had a look for any leaks and I can see that it's dripping coolant.

The coolant seems to be dripping from the place where the bottom hose from the radiator goes into the back of the engine. It's on the offside of the engine bay about two inches...

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Replacing plastic with aluminium sounds like a good idea to me. I can see why they did it.

Paul

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30 Apr 2010, 22:03
Adapter, steering wheel controls clarion Xantia X2

by Krede » 30 Apr 2010, 16:37

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Right... my radio/CD is driving me up the wall... refusing to read the cd's..
So it has to go.
Now.. can anybody tell me where to get an adaptor that will fit the socket in the car?.. (clarion old style remote) .. and connect to say a new clarion unit? preferably online.
I got an adaptor that would supposedly go with a panasonic player that I had...

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hi Krede, I got a sony mp40 mp3 cd player headunit.. and it works in the xant with the steering wheel buttons..

I am 99% sure i got the autolead adapter to get the buttons and the sony to talk..

There was at least one other headunit from sony that would work, GTX40 or something.,

although the colour scheme is all messed up, its perfect for that...

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30 Apr 2010, 21:04
shocking stuff

by sijrayner » 29 Apr 2010, 20:40
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any ideas ? everytime i get out of my C5 Hdi i get a huge shock when closing the door, any passengers also get a big jolt as well. now i am getting used to it but wife and 3 and 6 year old kids are getting the grumps. these are not little tiny shocks either they actually hurt, is this a standard C5 extra or is mine just a little mental, it seems...

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I've been getting shocks recently as I climb out of the Xantia but have only just noticed today, it doesn't happen in the Vauxhawful Ashtray. It's obviously something to do with the interior fabrics - my guess is it's the carpet - I don't have any rubber mats in the footwell.
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Last post by MikeT
30 Apr 2010, 18:34
Bosch Pump Triangular Bolt - Home Made Spanner

by G4EIY » 30 Apr 2010, 15:26

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Hi Folks,

Just been reading problems with Bosch pump dismantling, in particular the removal of the triangular headed bolts.

I constructed a tool using a short length of 15mm electrical conduit, welded 3 blobs on the inside edge, and carefully profiled these to fit the bolt head using needle files. You just require to taper the end of the tube as...

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Good effort!
I have actually addressed this in the blog section. Just shove a split pin inside an ordinary socket 8-)

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Last post by MikeT
30 Apr 2010, 16:08
oil change

by sijrayner » 29 Apr 2010, 20:42

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what oil is best for the 2.2Hdi model, mine looks like it is the original oil from 2001, also thinking of renewing the gearbox fluid, any probs with this and what should i use ? car is an auto box.
err,just read some older posts, as there is still no manual available for these cars i may have misread but do i have to remove the undertray just to...

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As I understand it the C5 dipstick assembly has been specifically designed to facilitate the use of suction devices it's certainly what I use.

Does it get all the oil out? well it doesn't get as much out as removing the drain plug and leaving it to drain overnight but it probably gets as much out as removing the plug and allowing it to drain for...

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30 Apr 2010, 10:25
Picasso Ignition Switch

by myglaren » 28 Apr 2010, 17:44

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A friend at work has a Y-reg Picasso. There is a fault with the electrikery* bit of the ignition lock.
(*technical term)
He had the aerial replaced a while back as the car wouldn't start - wouldn't release the immobiliser, but now his air conditioning won't work.

A friend in Poland had taken it off and cleaned/re-bent the contacts and it worked...

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wheelers correct, fairly easy to fit just take your time and remember the route of the cable

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29 Apr 2010, 20:33
Need Xantia Eggheads Help to Diagnose Stiff Ride!

by seany87 » 26 Apr 2010, 19:07
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Hi, I have a 2000 Hdi 90.

Recently I had a leaky pump. This was replaced about 1 month ago by myself from a similar scrapped Xantia, and lo, everything was perfect. For the first time I experienced the magic carpet ride, like driving on glass, I was really chuffed with it.

However, within the last week or so, the ride was reverted to being quite...

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Well, took it to the garage and me and my friend reckon its got 2 flat accumulators, the rear spheres are nearly 100% rusted so maybe they have not been replaced, who knows? Also the clutch is going, although its not slipping yet it will need doing quite soon. Plus, we are not sure that the pump I put on is up to much even though it was fitted...
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29 Apr 2010, 17:02
part numbers

by xantia sx auto » 24 Apr 2010, 14:40
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Hi does anyone know the part number for a genuine citreoen accumulator sphere for a w reg mk 2 xantia, please help as i might have one just want to make sure it's correct before fitting!!!

thanks all

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Oil filter will come off with bare hands if you're a tradesman. Otherwise, the hammer a long, thin, flat blade screwdriver through it and turn trick works.

The sump plug at the front is for manual cars; it's where the oil level (or is it temperature?) sensor goes.

First thing I suggest on the airbag warning light is to unplug the small yellow...
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Last post by addo
29 Apr 2010, 00:19
security valve

by tomcol » 26 Apr 2010, 20:20

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W reg. Xantia exclusive.

I am having great difficulty fitting a new pipe from the regulator to the security valve. It is such a small space to get your fingers in to apply enough forward pressure and turn at the same time to get it started. Any tips greatly appreciated.

Access is further hampered by a 1/8 rod that starts just above the port goes...

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Managed to get the union into the port by slitting 1/4 copper tube about one and a half inches long to go around the pipe and splaying the end to wrap around the nut. this small extension allowed my fingers to be just clear of the offending rod ends.
The rod still hampered tightening up so I would advise anyone doing this job to try and remove the...

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28 Apr 2010, 23:41
C5 Air-con pump, aux belt and idlers

by Paul-R » 28 Apr 2010, 09:17

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I'm going replace the timiong belt, water pump and idlers on the C5 this weekend and, at the same time, replace the auxillary belt and idlers.

I already have the timing belt etc but when I went to order the auxillary stuff I was told that there are two types of A/C pump fitted and, naturally, there are two different kits. The two types are Sanden...

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Hi all, as aircon getting more response here rather than the set forum!

Car went in for air con service last week as not getting cold.

Garage tested and compressor u/s replacement plus filter, parts, flush etc. looking at £700 - 800.

On a 2002 C5 I have to ask is there a cheaper alternative way for repair, quoted £400 for compressor, seen on...

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28 Apr 2010, 23:00
black shiney substance around injector on c5 1.6 hdi 2005

by citrokid » 11 Apr 2010, 21:19

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noticed today a black skiney substance around 2 injectors on C5 1.6 hdi 2005. ticked over the engine and i thought that i could hear a leak around the injector
anyone got any ideas as to what problem I have
i

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ya new injectors,
what effect does dirty diesel have on the injectors?

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Last post by citrokid
28 Apr 2010, 22:55
Good news or bad news?

by Stempy » 27 Apr 2010, 21:20

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Well the good news is I found the latest leak, bad news is it's from the doseur valve. Good news is it looks like just a split hose on the top, it's just a short length that fits in turn to a thinner pipe which I assume is a return. Bad news is it looks like intake manifold off to get anywhere near it. Good news is it needs new plugs anyway and I...

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Thanks Malcolm, when I get it to bits I'll see if there's enough left over, but from what I can see at the moment it looks pretty tight, which may be why it split. It might be a few days before I get it apart though, especially if it rains at the weekend.

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28 Apr 2010, 22:11
C5 Aircon sorted finally

by h2ocooler » 26 Apr 2010, 21:52

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Hi All
Finally got the AC working on my C5, I didnt realise that it was US until a few weeks ago, when I checked it it was empty, got a refill can from halfrauds and put it in only for it to come out again, the high pressure line into the condensor had corroded right at the edge of the locking plate and had a tiny pinhole in it (way too small to...

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Halfords do a refill can of R134a, its not cheap @ £49 but it works, better than going to kwikfit and them f**ing it up.
Rob

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28 Apr 2010, 21:09
Another water problem

by Martin Beevers » 03 Apr 2010, 14:54

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Hi all, I have found another place where water is getting into my Xantia. :roll: Air vents in the boot.
There are water tracks as you can see in the pictures, but I have no idea how it is getting there. The sun roof drains are all good, as are the light clusters.

I have removed the vents to expose the area for inspection. In the second picture...

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Yeah, i agree. Nothing to lose.
I wont close them up completely though, as the vents are the way out for stale air.
There are rubber 1 way flaps on the back of the vent panels that show no signs of water at all.

The flaps are designed to relieve air pressure so that the doors, tailgate etc can be shut properly.

As when all the windows are...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
28 Apr 2010, 18:35
Wheel arch liners advice

by Edhertz » 27 Apr 2010, 20:21

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My newly aquired 1999 Xantia exclusive has a full moulded liner in the rear os wheel arch and a small cut away bit of a liner in the ns rear arch. As a result lots of crud has got up into the upper rear box sections and caused significant rusting. Doesn't seem right to me. Should they be both the same or is this a bad design fault? Advice much...

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I have also needed to take the rear bumper off recently, and couldn't believe it when I came across this smart idea of leaving a hole to feed all the dirt, and crap into this area, and the rear bumper mounting that gets corroded.

Amazing :? bit of design! :roll: DER !

Given that it's obviously going to cause a problem, and to quote a term to do...

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28 Apr 2010, 14:16
c5 clutch

by davo77 » 24 Apr 2010, 19:59
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Hi all been a hectic week been borrowing friends car's to keep us going car is due mot next week, I knew it needed front discs and pads bad enough but clutch has just started slipping badly. It has got 56000 on it,what mileage have other people had out of there's? Also does 500 notes sound reasonable for clutch,discs and pads, mot I am using a...

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I am in Cockermouth.
I had to check autotrader every day and grab one. I missed a vtx+ because I dithered for a day or two. Had to go to Yeoville to pick it up.
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27 Apr 2010, 22:43
2003 Xsara handbrake

by Mike7777777 » 18 Apr 2010, 07:51

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Hi, first post.

Handbrake on the above car is not the best, it's been serviced regularly. Is there a record of handbrake failure for that model and year (rear discs)? Thanks,

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yes XANT's did have a hend brale issue, but the XSARA's hand brake is on the rear wheels, and XANT's are on the front,

regards malcolm

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27 Apr 2010, 21:18
Identifiying coolant flow & return xantia.

by falling-out-with-my-car » 27 Apr 2010, 09:01

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Hi,

I seem to have misslaid my Bol.

There are two hoses connected to the heater matrix on the bulkhead of the citroen xantia Mk2 smilar to the Mk1.

on both models after exiting the bulk head one goes to the back of the engine head and the other runs across the bulkhead and along the side of the engines head over the gear box connecting to the...

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Mike,

I think I spotted that on the scrap yard on Monday, I sneakily went in for some switches and stripped down a car I didnt have to put back together
again call it practice Mode.

the pipe goes into the bottom of the cast section beneath the filter housing
and runs along the right side of the head and goes into the bulkhead.

is this the one...

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27 Apr 2010, 18:38
Coolant temperature erratic

by MikeT » 26 Apr 2010, 14:22
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Thanks to the Lexia, I've noticed the ECT sensor is reporting erratic temperatures, showing a huge range from as low as -34 to +145 when I guess the true temperature was about 20-90 as it warmed up on idle.

I think I made it worse by wiggling the wires close to the connector but is it usual (within the ECT sender spec) to show such a wide range...

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Thanks Mike,

I'll check that out and get back you and the forum with the result.

Kenny
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27 Apr 2010, 14:31
Citroen part numbers cross referencing.

by handyman » 27 Apr 2010, 01:04

I have just acquired another large amount of new Citroen body, panel and trim parts.

Many of the parts I can recognise as Srs2 Xantia and possibly XM, but a few are for other models that are not known to me. Many have the current Citroen part numbers but a lot have the earlier codes, which now do not show on the Citroen service site.

Does...

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27 Apr 2010, 01:04
Key problem on HDI Xantia

by Xantic » 25 Apr 2010, 20:51

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Don't know if anyone else had this problem but over the weekend my Xantia decided it was going to throw up a fault.

Put key in ignition and the key symbol flashes on dashboard and bleeps, Obviously wont start, After a few mins it worked ok, Today i jumped in car to go to work, same thing but also some clicking from i think passenger side behind...

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The terminal is fine it's the lead just before it. But i shall investigate more when i have time.
Thanks for the info.

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26 Apr 2010, 22:48
C5 access code???????? + Lexia3 question

by h2ocooler » 21 Apr 2010, 01:42

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Hi All, first let me say a big thanks to Citronut (malcolm) for his help with my CD changer, was nice to meet a fellow forum member.

Now as the title says, does anyone know anything about C5 access codes, whilst with Malcolm on monday we tried to change the Economy mode timer for the battery saving but the Lexia asked for a 5 digit code, looked...

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we tried to change the Economy mode timer for the battery saving

Did you manage to change the time? I tried to do that to my car, but when I looked in the BSI there was 7 or 8 digits in the field for time. I changed the number to 1500 if I remember that right.
The result was that the car was entering eco-mode in less than a second, so I have to...

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26 Apr 2010, 22:14
Rear wheel grinding on the brake caliper ?????

by JonWill » 26 Apr 2010, 16:09

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Hi, I'm the owner of a Citroen C5 Mk1 (2001) and have had to take it off the road due to the inside of the rear wheel rim grinding on the brake caliper, as any one come across this before and how can I fix it. :cry:

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Are the (rear) caliper bolts on Xantias supposed to have loctite applied to the threaded parts?

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26 Apr 2010, 20:20
Help with service light on c5

by carlberry64 » 26 Apr 2010, 09:38

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hi all
Has anyone who lives near bolton got a lexia that can help with service light reset on my c5 2006 model. My car had front end bump and drivers airbag was deploide.
i have repaired front and replaced the airbag but belive the moduel needs the fault codes removing.
Any help or advice welcome and appreciated.
cheers carl :roll:

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I think if one or more of the airbags deploy the ECU is toast too, it goes to LOCKED state and has to be replaced, thats what the info I have says.

Rob

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Last post by h2ocooler
26 Apr 2010, 20:02
Airbag/seatbelt fault on 2005 c5

by carlberry64 » 26 Apr 2010, 10:40

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hi
refitted a drivers airbag to the steering wheel, still get the fault Airbag/seatbelt fault on the info screen.
i have read that the airbag modual needs the fault removing, can this be done in situe with diagnostics.
also will this cause the service indicater to stay on.

cheers carl

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Depends if airbags have been deployed, My C5 had a fault and it cleared as soon as the fault was fixed, Using a Lexia will tell you what faults there are though, might be on a different airbag.
Rob

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26 Apr 2010, 19:59

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