French Car Forum

hello i am new to the site just need to know if anyone has had trouble removing the pins which hold the rear hydraulic ram piston rod to the raduis arm tried wd40 and some heat but wont move dont want to break the pin off inside the arm reason for removing the arm is the bearing has gone citroen c5 2002 20hdi had two years no problems till now...

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Clutch had played up a little, crunching reverse, so adjusted cable, all was ok for about 6 months then it started crunching again so tried adjusting cable and although it seemed to feel ok still crunched when trying reverse and only just made 1st with a clip, so al always tried a search which reveled lots of interesting reading one in...

I'm given a sobering reminder here to drive safely in my DS

The handbrake cabes seem to be different lengths at the adjuster end. Are they differing lengths on each side anyway. The N/S is tight and shortish, but the other is so long that the adjuster yoke was at an angle before I took it off the thredad bar.

Is ther a way to adjust them so they are both the same length or is it (as I suspect) that a...

1996 N reg ZX elation diesel 1,9 estate. How do I tell which system I have. There are no markings on the slave cylinders apart from numbers.

Need help desperately please as MOT on Weds and shoes have to be ordered in by my local factor for tomorrow.

Thanks in advance

Keith

hii,iv just took the alternator off my 2004 c5 hdi 2l and phones the parts shop up and they want 150 quid including exchange which i think is rather expensive,but also locationg a used 1 seems to be difficult,does anyone know if its the same part as the xantia or xsara,it is the 150amp 1 which makes it more expensive,cheers,andy

Whilst doing the radius arm bearings on nearside, noticed when idly spinning the hub, that the hub bearings might be sounding a bit dry, though no play, and no rumble (the o/side sounded better).

So removed hub today. The bearings seem fine, but I did find that the grease was extremely thick and in lumps (much thicker than Castrol Heavy). Is it...

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I have had someone going close to tears over the price of the bush in the Xantia Activa, active ride ram. 517113 currently selling at about £140!!!

Does anyone (Jim) have one of the offending bushes? As I am sure that I could get these made, I just need a pattern, .

I think that the price would end up being a fraction of the Cit price....

Hi. A friends 94 Xantia won't start. Keypad seems to accept the code but gives steady green and red and can does not start.

Any known way to unlock it?

THanks.

Hi all,
I have had this problem before but it seamed to sort itself out.

There is a wet patch under the front passenger seat, just behind the bar that travels across. I read on here a while ago that it was caused by a blocked leak-off pipe in the sunroof. (Not sure if I remember correctly.)

I have tried to search this subject with no luck. Can...

I got water dripping out from bottom of the car, just wanted to know does anyone have a rough idea as to how long it should take to complete the job?

Mk1 or 2 what engines came with an autobox?

hi does anyone happen to know if an x1 steering column fits in an x2 xantia estate please?
it would certainly give me more choice in the scrappy.

regards nigel.

Hi, The front suspension is not keeping the drive height after the engine is stopped. I have noticed this new behavior during last week.
It takes about an hour at the parking area that the gap on top of the front wheel lowers to minimum.

* Hydraulic pump is ticking interval (1 min) seems to be OK.
* LHM fluid level is OK and no visible leaks...

hi guys
anybody had experience of remapping an hdi to improve bhp/torque etc. either having it done, or actually dong it ?. or any info on the subject

Trying to take off the rear door from the LX to swap with Cassy's dented one.
The BoL is living up to it's name, it says to unclip the wiring loom in the door and slip it out through the front of the door.
No problem you think.
What about the wires that go to the actual lock?
Do I have to take out the innards of the door to get to them or is there...

After three and a half years I have decided to part company with my Xantia. I will be sorry to see her go but it's time for a change.
The car is a 1996 Xantia SX Td estate in quartz (silver), genuine 128k with old mot's / comprehensive service history. Towbar with twin electrics, air con (which works and is cold), electric fan on a seperate...

How does the Rear Brightwork come out of the rear bumpers..??

Its a shame to waste it when I need some for my V6, the bumper is cracked but the chrome is in OKish order.. Do I really need to take the bumper off to get it out?

Thanks
Paul

hi folks
can any one tell me how to set the Auto volume so that it works ,ok i know you go settings etc and turn it to on but it doesnt seem to work,
any ideas
cheers
dexy

My son has a C4 coupe and lost the n/s brake light last week. I had a spare bulb so we had a look at the weekend. The handbook is pretty well useless and writes it off in three lines. :lol: :lol:

This is the way.

1, In the left lower boot are some push in trim clips holding the lower carpet type material. Remove these clips in the region of the...

Does anyone have a spare or know the part number/price?

Its the 'S' shaped one that starts at the lower rear of the oil filler and goes upto the cam cover.

Mines disintegrated !

Haynes says that the glass is bonded onto the headlamps. Is there any way of getting the glass off?

I have had to change headlights to French but I want to retain the bodies of the UK lamps, which have very much brighter 'chrome' than the high-usage french ones.

XM

1300L9 x1 (was 96031483) radiator XM1 2.0 carb+inj+monopoint no A/C (manual?) not turbo; XM2 XU10J2 & XU10J4R no A/C, with manual gearbox.
96086715 x1 XM1 radiator ZPJ/JPJ4 (V6 & V6 24V) with A/C, manual gearbox(?) and query possible auto up to RP 6202
96068988 x1 coolant hose (??)
96094407 x1 electro valve
96045347 x1 hydraulic pipe to...

hi there, pls provide soem info over this following issue. thanks in advance. Citroen xantia 1.9 TD Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner pulley, creating a noise like a hell. do i need to change the bracket with pulley or just replace the pulley. the parts seems very expansive. please advice on this. where to get cheaper?. and do i need to change the...

Dear all,

Firstly greetings to fellow forumers here! I hail from Malaysia and have a few questions pertaining to my C5 2002, 2.0 (16V MKII) Auto (AL4) which i acquired 8 months ago.

I seldom use this car (weekly once only) and yesterday while driving and getting caught in a massive jam with air con (climate control, digital type), i found pool...

Is it possible to buy a replacement 3 point belt for the middle rear seat and remove the lap strap?
I think I'm right it saying the estate has 3 point belts but they dont fit the hatchback Xantia.

I will need them when my children get a bit bigger. Got 3 child seats across the back now. A baby seat will fit well on the lap strap in the middle but...

Citroen xantia 1.9TD unpredictable Blower fan characteristic, looking for a Remedy, please help.

Problem: Temperature rises gradually if I drive more than 50 KM distance continuously.

Action Taken So far:
1. Change the coolant expansion tank cap to avoid any coolant leak while coolant very hot with great pressure.
Still the same problem...

Hi ,
Driving to work this morning I noticed , a squeak , as I touch the brake pedal , as I press harder , the squeak disappears .
Any ideas ?
Many thanks
Terry .

I have problems with my front drivers side light, rear passenger stop/tail,rear passenger reg plate and rear drivers driving light on boot lid.
All the bulbs have been checked so all bulbs are working. Not really had any electrical problems before now, what's the next step?

Thank you.

What gives the 2.1 TD engine a bad name...

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Quick question. I'm toying with the idea of getting a MkII Xsara HDi, around the 02 kind of age, aiming from SX spec. I've seen a couple, and I'd just like to have a sanity check about the wheels on the SX. All the later ones I have seen (post '02) are fitted with these alloys:

but, purely out of personal taste I'd prefer these ones:...

hello all wonder if any one can tell me what milage the engine cam belt is be for the belt needs to be change would it be the same as the 2.0 ltr hdi engine 100,000 miles thank you for any help that any one can tell me i

ive been trying to remove the gearknob to change it but it wont undo just turns n turns any suggestions

just a quck one.
are the radiator fans supposed to both come on at the same time .
on a 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia ?

Notwithstanding that we are basically French Car Lovers, it has been my experience that when it comes to quality mass production engineering, PSA are streets ahead of Renault - not even in the same ballpark. Apart from often apalling vehicle build quality, Renault engines in particular often just don't last anywhere as long. Engine technology can...

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My timing belt has become rather frayed thanks to a stuck air-con unit. I noticed in the Haynes manual that the non-air con model looks identical except for the bolted on unit.

Anyone know if it's possible to bypass the unit with a belt from a non-air con model? I don't use the aircon and don't fancy having to buy the unit to keep the car...

I've been asked to check out a local Xantia for sale and would like some pointers on what to check for specifically with the V6. I'm aware of the suspension and strut, matrix issues etc so no need to cover those but it's an Auto and an Exclusive of which I know nothing.

The owner says the passenger seat back collapses backwards and has been...

Hi ,
I have owned my Z.X. for 10 months , great reliable car .
But ! !
The Electric sunroof has never opened .
Press the switch , I can hear the motor trying to run ,
Maybe not engaging ?
Anybody got any ideas .
regards
Terry .

Car Xantia 2Ltr. HDI year 2000 yesterday heater blower started and now as long as the ignition is swiched on the blower runs can someone help please. Allan

hi all how do i replace the sparkplugs on a zsara 1.4 sx the engine has a coil pack . plus what type of plugs does it take . im changing the plugs as they havnt been changed since i got the car 4 yrs ago thnx

is there a fuse box diagram Xantia online, unfortunately I don't have either with me

Hi ,
Next month , I will be collecting my first Xantia . .
What are the do s and Don ts of owning one .
The suspension ;
without a Manual , how do I maintain it ?
Many Thanks
Terry .

Serious suspension fault appeared on display car seems ok but now have noticed centre buttons do not alter suspension, Had codes read got c1102 & c1135 one surposed to be steering sensor and other a vavle on suspension some where, Can any one point me in the right direction
Dave :?

Is there is preferred make of pre-heat plug for PSA diesels?

I have a 97 Xantia TD, served me well with almost 225K on the clock. Changed the gearbox @216K because of a whine and now the one I put in is starting the same moaning !- It seems to related to the left hand drive but its not a wheel bearing - jack up one wheel at a time - noise there when left hand spinning on its own. Anyway - have been keeping...

Hello
My S1 97 16valve Xantia petrol has a lumpy idle and there is an associated vibration through car which I can feel sitting in the drivers seat. Checked the exhaust system for binding and all rubber hangers, all appear ok. Think the engine mounts are ok - rev engine, engine doesn't try to escape out of engine bay. Changed plugs, air, fuel...

Just acquired a 1996/7 XM 2.1 TD auto with BOSCH injection... (what luck!)

The EGR electric vacuum pump is making a horrid row, so I think the logical thing is to simply disconnect it and do away with EGR in one fell swoop. Can anyone (CitroJim perhaps) advise please? If so, where is the bloody thing?

BTW, Derv consumption on the run dow to SE...

My '08 Berlingo isn't due a service till next May, but the oil is as black as black can be, and not trusting if it was actually changed this last May (The dealer did stamp the book), I would be happier if I did an additional oil change now to be on the safe side.

I can't find any information on the oil capacity, does anyone know please?

Hi All.

This is a duplicate of a question posted on the XM forum, I'm hoping for a quick answer hence the duplicate posting.

I hope you all don't mind?

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Here's a question for all TCT fans.

On mine there was a stainless steel 'plate' that fitted between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold. Now I assume that it fits after the...

Hi ,
I have no History of the Gearbox Oil being changed in my 1995 , manual box .
Should I be buying Oil from my Citroen Dealer ? Which one ?
Are there any tools I would need to buy to do the job ?
Many thanks
Terry .