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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

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

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

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

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

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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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Xantia 1.9 TDSX 1993 Alternator

by chasqui » 11 May 2009, 07:24

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Does anyone know the AMP rating for the alternator for a xantia 93 1.9 TDSX?

95A? 115A?

I think one is larger than the other.

Mine has died and I'm wanting to source one from a breakers yard and want to make sure I get the right one.

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

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i have a small problem

fyi, i changed magnetic clutch
then, i changed my alternator

bacause aux belt is due, squecking noise something (the tensioner bearing also show sign of failing)
i changed new aux belt (bando pk1700, not original teco germany)

my problem is, my new belt was eaten by the pulley (i dont know which one) on the outer side...

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18 May 2009, 08:07
Back box styles??

by Stempy » 17 May 2009, 18:59

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I was looking at a nice Xantia in a car park the other day and noticed that the back box was different to the usual turned down pipe arrangement. This one has a slash cut exit pipe similar to those fitted to the V6 twin pipe outlet but this one only had one large pipe. Is this a standard fitment or was it an aftermarket jobber? I think it had HDi...

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I know I probably sound like a ponce, but I really like the style of it and as mine needs a new box I was hoping someone might know where I could get one.

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17 May 2009, 23:39
It's time for "guess that part" again :lol:

by MikeT » 07 May 2009, 18:29
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I have a vague memory of asking before but drew blanks back then and as Toby asked about it recently thought I'd put a picture up for your amusement.

Please click to enlarge if required

This is a picture of the N/S wing, bumper removed.
(Not the small connector to the right, that's the indicator plug). It's obviously a loom connector but it's...

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Mike, that number on the unidentified part behind the bumper looks suspiciously like a part number. I will try and get the number confirmed as well as more detail about wire the loom goes.

That box is the airbag ECU, not sure about using the bolt as an earth but don't see why not. That's the airbag ECU trigger box, I can't see a problem with...
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17 May 2009, 21:40
berlingo 2.0hdi non start

by ricster » 14 May 2009, 21:06

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Only starts with easy start then runs ok for about 10 miles then engine light comes on and it loses power pulling the codes i have
p 0336 p 0500 p 0704 and p 1198 the last one i cant get a description for any help please
Also if you switch off while running and immediately try to restart it wont without easystart

Any ideas thanks Ric

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ANYBODY :shock:

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17 May 2009, 21:26
newbie/xantia 1.9td lack of power?

by rvfbelfast » 13 May 2009, 16:33
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hello everyone,ive recently joined the ranks of citroen ownership again with a 98 xantia 1.9td after a brief foray with a bx nearly 20 yrs ago.the problem im having is a distinct lack of go,ive searched the site for similar symptoms but havent found anything.the engine is sound-very tight,doesnt seem to be burning any oil,the turbo (garrett)is...

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I have found they do not like towing anything a little on the large size. This trailer is 500Kg and the contents were 200K at the very most. Never got out of 4th gear on the motorway. It struggled.

Bob
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17 May 2009, 18:48
C5 Cambelt Query

by andydykes » 04 Feb 2009, 21:18

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Hi,
When should the cambelt be replaced on a C5 1.8LX. Car has 78k on the clock, I have managed to contact previous owner and he is not aware of it being done. Is it an easy job or best left to a garage? :(

Any suggestions for independants Wirral, Mersyside area? (Not the one in Wallasey though my Xantia died 6 months after a cambelt changed and...

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I must be on borrowed time now as my car has 81k. Due to lack of funds toying with the idea of changing the cam-belt on my 1.8 16v C5 Any special tools required or things to look out for? I assume it is a good idea to change followers and tensioner at the same time? Is the water pump absolutely necessary?

Anyone in the Merseyside area like to...

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17 May 2009, 16:28
HDi 110 Engine wire diagram

by citroenxm » 15 May 2009, 10:16

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Hi All

Ive had a look in the Revised BoL with the HDi unit for Xantias, BUT theres NO wireing diagram for the HDi engine in it..

Was it too complicated for them??

Does anyone have a Wiring Diagram for a 110bhp Xantia Equpit car??

Need to start looking at the wireing side of things, the mechanical side of the headaches are sorted!!

Many...

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There are wiring schematics for the HDI in the Revue Technique manual (in French) for the Xantia Diesel (ref CIP 568.3).

Fred

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Last post by thorter
17 May 2009, 14:11
Genuine Citroen Xantia Roof Bars

by corsehf » 12 May 2009, 13:26

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Hi,
I have available, a pair of genuine Citroen Xantia Roof Bars, not sure if these fit the estate but do not see any reason why not but they do fit the hatchback model.

Also available, i have a set of Thule 451 Roof Bars complete with a fitting kit (Thule 193) for the Citroen ZX 3dr or 5dr??
Completely lockable with keys.

All in original boxes,...

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Xantia Bars are now SOLD!

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16 May 2009, 22:49
Xantia Steering Rack

by Toby_HDi » 13 May 2009, 20:37
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Right, my gaiter is hanging off and I don't trust the garage to do it again. The problem is getting worse and so I think I need to remove the rack and clean it before reassembling with a new gaiter.

As I see it, remove the wheels, track rod ends, disconnect all pipes, remove rack?

I know thats a generalisation but is that it? Are there any...

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I'm normally summoned to the parents on a Sunday, hope it's good weather for you. May be able to do Monday though.
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Last post by MikeT
16 May 2009, 22:40
C5 electric window problem

by rabenson » 11 May 2009, 12:52

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Hi,

I've recently bought a 2004 C5 (pre facelift) with 42k on the clock and am really pleased with it! However I've got a niggly fault; the rear electric windows are really sluggish - in fact the drivers side one often won't wind down. I've tried using both the drivers door switches and the one on the rear doors but the effect is the same. If it...

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I've been round the (very tight) rubber seals with a bit of furniture polish - seems to have improved matters greatly - I'll see how it goes.....

Thanks,

Ron

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16 May 2009, 21:51
xantia 2nd gear problem & rev counter

by Bren » 15 May 2009, 22:16

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When changing from 1st to 2nd or from 3rd to 2nd I get a slight crunch - initially I added molyslip to try and ease the problem. However, opinion on this forum was that this was not a good idea, so I drained and refilled the box with the correct oil. This made the transmission quieter, however I still get the baulking on 2nd gear. I might add that...

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Hi Bren,

Regarding yr rev counter, my '95 xantia 1.9td's rev counter playing up intermittently, by showing 0 rpm briefly, but mine not temp related. My car has a connector plug/socket located on top of the gearbox, & I suspect this may be the cause. Could be yr problem? I expect corrosion of electrical connections now my car's 13-14 years old....

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16 May 2009, 21:02
Xsara 1.9TD clutch

by avin44 » 15 May 2009, 12:03

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I want to fit a new clutch kit to my 1998 S reg. 1.9 TD xsara but there seems to be several types, some saying pull type, which I am assuming refers to a cable operated version, also there appears to be two sizes, one is 200mm and the other one is 215mm, I think the one I need is the 215mm version but until I remove the old one I obviously can't...

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as Richard said
but also if you inner cable is attatched to a fixed non moving bracket, and the outer is attatched to the moving fork actuater arm then it is definatly a back to front (pull) clutch,

the main trick in removing this type is remove the fork arm completely, as soon as you can get to it, and refit after you have re/engaged the fork...

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16 May 2009, 10:51
rear door lock

by protemporum » 12 May 2009, 15:33

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Hello, Xantia NS rear door lock will not open, plipper and key, operates all doors exept NSR. Inner door handle works fine, moving all of the control rods. Door panel removed (that is a frustating job when you cannot get door open) all rods connected. Any ideas how i can get door open? It is an MOT failure not to be able to open door from outside...

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Not sure if the Xantia is the same as the Xsara but had the same problem on the NSR door on the Xsara. Got a long metal rule down into the door down the side of the window (window open) and then tapped the lock while locking and unlocking with the pliper. If you have one of the front doors open when you lock it it immediately unlocks again. After...

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Last post by rory_perrett
15 May 2009, 22:07
c5 pump diagram

by sportingfiat » 10 May 2009, 21:43

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has anyone got a exploded diagram of the c5 hydraulic pump ???

havin one last brainstorm before shes gone

cheers all

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As mentioned earlier by cachaciero in your C5 low yhread, it is most likely an internal EV problem in the unit.

Have no idea how these EV's are made up. Suspect they may have inherited some design from the earlier hydractive valves driven by a coil.
No matter the design the valve must be able to stay in either of 3positions :
1) closed - rest...

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Last post by cachaciero
15 May 2009, 21:19
clutch cable problem

by casperdog2 » 15 May 2009, 11:51

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The cluch cable plastic clip at the clutch pedal has snapped and looking at it its a job and a half, which is the best way to do this job,I think that I will have to remove the seat just to get a look at it, would it be better to remove the pedal, that looks a laugh to do that, anyway guys any advice that will save me some time and effort would be...

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Here's a good guide...

Replacing a Clutch Clip

Have fun and good luck :D

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Last post by CitroJim
15 May 2009, 12:07
Xantia Alloy Wheel Balancing & Tyres

by XantiaExclusiveHDI » 30 Apr 2009, 00:58
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Hi all!

Well after sorting the timing belt and water pump my MOT is now due :o

I just wondered if anyone could recommend one of the nationals that can properly balance Xantia Alloys? I tried three diffreent places with my last Xantia - and none of them could balance the wheels properly given they don't have a through fixing for attaching to the...

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Your fitters probably pumped the tyres to the minimum advised pressure for your car. This will give an impression of riding more softly.

Go easy on the corners until your new tyres are broken in! A few hundred miles of mixed driving should ensure they are at full grip.
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Last post by addo
14 May 2009, 23:00
C4 GP - Headlamp manual adjustment

by sooty » 14 May 2009, 21:31

I recently changed a Headlamp bulb on my C4 Grand Picasso. Now oneside is slightly lower than the other. Checked to make sure new and old bulbs are seating correctly.

Although these are motorised for height adjustment.

Can they be adjusted manually to correct the error.

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14 May 2009, 21:31
Xantia Rear Brakes

by SLYTZD » 18 Apr 2009, 23:04

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Has anyone replaced there Xantia saloon rear disc & caliper with ones from an estate? Do they fit? (They have alot bigger disc, pad & piston.)

(A site I found, not used them but has very useful info.)

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That's an interesting idea. V6 is about 50kg heavier than TCT on the front, and estate is 45kg heavier on the rear, so it should not upset the brake balance of a TCT.

On a V6 the estate rear brakes might upset the balance, but I wonder if it would really make a difference. After all, the rear brakes take their pressure from the rear suspension,...

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Last post by Koukku
14 May 2009, 21:26
SAXO VTR imobaliser

by citronut » 12 May 2009, 20:20

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is it possible to disable the factory imobaliser with a LEXIA 2, on a Treg SAXO VTR (transponder type)

regards malcolm

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I don know excatly how they fail but its just a very fine coil of wire. It causes intermittant or permanant non start with the key light flashing, engine still cranks ok. The part is quite cheap & doesent need programing, just plugs straight in.

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14 May 2009, 14:06
HDI engine advice please

by Lucifer » 12 May 2009, 10:48

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I know it’s not a Citroen but the in-laws Peugeot partner combi 2.0HDI 90bhp lost power on the way back from Blackpool last night then started pouring out black smoke. Thankfully they stopped almost instantly and called the AA who relayed them home but said it was probably a Valve and the car was only running on 3 cylinders.

The Peugeot engine is...

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Ok cars been sorted apparently one of the rocker arms had snapped so the valve was fine, also timing was out but not sure if that is what caused the arm to break or the other way around.

Either way all fixed and running good as new for £183 so it could have been far worse

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14 May 2009, 11:08
Tailgate alignment

by firstrebel » 11 May 2009, 08:32

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The tailgate on my Xantia estate is slightly out of alignment and rubs agains the body. It needs to be moved about 1mm to the nearside.

Where are the adjustment points?

Thanks

Bob

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Thanks, another job to add to the list.

Bob

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Last post by firstrebel
14 May 2009, 09:01
Bending brake pipes

by citronut » 11 May 2009, 19:30

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i find the 3.5 copper knicle pipe bends quite alright without a pipe bender as long as you dont bend it realy sharpe

regards malcolm

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Very useful things digits. :lol:

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Last post by ellevie
14 May 2009, 08:38
c5 on the floor :(

by sportingfiat » 05 May 2009, 19:21
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hey all ive got a c5 2.0 hdi and its sat on the floor got no movement from the suspension at all, looks like a seriously lowered sports car lol

i gather this is gonna be one of them real expensive fixes :(

anyone any ideas what could have given up ? ?

its an estate btw in case makes any difference

cheers

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Just had to re-read the complete thread as I felt I lost track on the original probelm :lol:

Right - this C5 was flat on its stomach.
It got up on rear when the fuse was replaced and the pump sprung into life - but still hangs on front.

Any external leaks from a burst pressure feed pipe would be evident ...

The front cylinders are of a similar...
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Last post by AndersDK
13 May 2009, 22:38
c5 carpet template

by sportingfiat » 12 May 2009, 19:42

i know its a odd question but has anyone seen a carpet template for a c5 estate

mine looks like it been lived in lol and happen to have access to some nice deep pile dark grey :)

cheers
all

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12 May 2009, 19:42
Switched feeds

by MikeT » 28 Mar 2009, 12:33

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Are there any switched feeds under the bonnet (engine bay fuses/relays for instance) that I can tap into? i.e Will be open circuit if the ignition is off or the engine is not running. Preferably high current but not essential.

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one of the wires of the multi plug on the glow plug timer is a switched feed, i cant remember which one, if you pull this plug off of the timer box and turn the ignition on, one of the terminals will a switched live

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
12 May 2009, 19:39
Complete suspension overhaul

by AbangCorp » 09 May 2009, 12:27

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I have a brother who is studying in france
i ask him to buy me sphere so that i can completely overhaul the suspension system

i heard theres a seal or something additional i need to get before move on my diy

so, can anyone tell me how heavy one can get? i want to get it shipped to malaysia from his place

which one to change?

My rear suspension...

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do anyone know gsf sphere are supplied with seal or not

my pump tick every 3.7 second. does that mean dead accumulator?
how about dead hydractive sphere, or antisink sphere

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Last post by AbangCorp
12 May 2009, 14:18
Citroen downsizing advice

by Lucifer » 07 May 2009, 10:40

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Hi I need a little advice for downsizing our family car

I used to have a beautiful Xantia 2.0HDi 110BHPdid no less than 45mpg around town and short runs and 50mpg for the longer trips
Last year upgraded from the Xantia to a C5 2.0HDI 110BHP now being a bigger car didn’t expect any better but I never get any more or less than 39mpg wish I suppose...

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The main problems with the old 2.2 particulate filters was the fluid needed topped up every 25,000 miles, and the filter itself needed changed (in theory it could be cleaned)every 50, 000.

If you do lots of town driving and the filter can't cope, you will get a message on the screen, you just have to drive about 30mph or more for a while for it...

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Last post by mooseshaver
12 May 2009, 12:17
Swapping a TCT engine for a 2.1 TD?

by steelcityuk » 08 May 2009, 11:31
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Hi All,

This is a parallel posting to one I've placed on new Club XM site. I hope no one minds but I thought that the expertise on this would be very helpful.

So here goes -

Has anyone attempted to fit a 2.1 TD into a petrol TCT?

I was thinking along the lines of a MOT failure 406 or Xantia as the doner car. Am I deluding myself into...

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I would concur with John

One of the primary reasons for the improvement in fuel economy with diesels over the years has been the increase in power, the more power the lower the gearing and so less revs.

Another major factor is that the smaller the throttle opening the weaker the mixture giving greater efficiency, so the more power available,...
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Last post by Peter.N.
12 May 2009, 12:05
Xantia alloy wheel bolts help please!!!

by admiral51 » 11 May 2009, 21:13

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Hi All
Am having a slight problem with the above :oops: :oops:

First off the alloys are these

Now 3 of the 4 wheels had these bolts including a locking bolt fitted

The other wheel had the bolt on the top fitted

As i found 3 of the proper bolts in the boot i decided to put them in as i thought they were the correct ones :) :)
My problem is...

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Hi All

My information comes from XM's where Citroen used 3 different types of Alloy wheel bolt during the production run. Long & short length flat type and then finally special composite with both taper and flats. They even swapped bolt type while retaining the same pattern of alloy wheel with the Etoile and Monte Carlo wheels. Long bolts were...

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12 May 2009, 10:53
Fuel leak on 1.9 d Xantia

by admiral51 » 09 May 2009, 21:04

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Hi All
Have discovered a fuel leak on my 1.9d
Its is leaking from the fuel return pipe where it joins on the bulkhead.Is it just a case of the rubber pipe sitting over a connecting pipe and if so will a simple jubilee clip fix the problem

I have been able to prime the fuel pump and watch the fuel leaking from the return pipe
The return line is...

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Not much room to work in on the 1.9D cant guess how you managed with the TD Jim :twisted: :twisted:

Well, lets just say I discovered that diesel is not in the same league as LHM as a hair conditioner :twisted: :twisted: I had to have a shower and wash my overalls afterward :roll:

As the BoL might say, on the TD, access is poor :lol: :lol:...

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Last post by CitroJim
11 May 2009, 08:34
1.9TD engine management timing

by MikeT » 07 May 2009, 10:14

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I'm very interesting to learn how the ECU on my car operates - mainly to identify what's involved with the timing but it'll probably better if I get to know all the in's and out's of it. Is there such data available?

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Here's the diagrams..
These are the diagrams specific to RP7668 onward and for the Aircon variant. Thanks muchly, they're printed off and stored on file for future reference. :D

A few things not clear from Haynes diags, perhaps you know.... which of the outputs are from which key stage on the Ignition Switch Component CA00?

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Last post by MikeT
10 May 2009, 19:48
V6 Cruise control

by fastred » 10 May 2009, 15:48

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My Xantia Mk 2 cruise control has stopped working. The light on the switch comes on, but cruise will not engage when the steering column lever is pulled upwards. So far I have given the column switch a good dose of switch cleaner, with no result, and am wondering what to look at next.

In case this has any relevance - I do not think that cruise...

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Its been covered before, but the two common faults are:

1) the brake switch, which has an extra set of contacts for the CC, which seem to get dirty every few years and can be cleaned by rubbing a piece of paper through them (but be careful not to break the clips or lose the springs when dismanling the switch).

2) the vacuum hose is the wrong...

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Last post by xantia_v6
10 May 2009, 19:05
Citroen service site

by KennyW » 24 Apr 2009, 19:38
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Hi gang,

Silly question time :lol: , Do citroen charge for use of the site by independant garages for parts etc not the tech stuff.

Kenny

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I've managed to re-register on the site without a eu vat number :!:

Kenny
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10 May 2009, 18:41
Switch question and Rant.....

by vince » 10 May 2009, 13:21

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Lets get the rant out of the way first :lol:

I always think that one of the most annoying things on cars is when someone has carried out some kind of repair and bodges the job. This nearly always leads to a new owner having simple jobs turn into a larger ones :x

Let me explain.....
My external O/S/F door trim needs to be re attached at the...

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the word BODGE used to mean some highly skilled person had made and repaired something out of nout, well just bits and pieces laying around TEA HE

i think a little PERCY WHAT SIT is required here Vince

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
10 May 2009, 18:03
1.9 TD Xantia2 Rad Removal

by Gregg1100 » 10 May 2009, 16:09

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Hi,
I had a go at getting the rad out of this car and failed. The bottom hose bayonet fitting is firmly stuck in plastic rad outlet, with no room at all to get any effort applied to twist it out. The top hose fitting was hard enough to get out, and that was easy to get at.
What dickhead thought of bayonet fittings---both the other ends of top...

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Good idea---didn't think of that. Once hose is removed I can get the rest of plastic off where I can see it, lol.
Thanks for that,
Greg
:oops: :D :D

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10 May 2009, 17:55
Part Location Assistant needed

by AbangCorp » 10 May 2009, 11:05

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Part Location needed

I drive a '95 xantia 1.9td cbu
original fitted with airconditioning - a 37 degree country

my problem is that my rev meter intermittent, now just die
i remember when my mechanic suggest me to change this sensor part, while he is touching the wire, the rev came back to life again

as i was reading bitron related stuff, etc...

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seems hall effect sensor to me
why i never think about it

orait, diy time
thanks jim

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Last post by AbangCorp
10 May 2009, 13:21
ZX Gearbox jumps out of 5th gear when throttle released

by IronKlad » 09 May 2009, 17:08

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Hi,

I have a ZX 1.9TD Estate P reg (1996) (180k miles).

On Thursday it was driving as normal then all of a sudden I let the throttle off when in 5th gear and it dropped to neutral.

It now does this every time I let the throttle off while driving in 5th.

The gearbox is fine, it makes no noises and even 5th gear seems perfect, it goes in as...

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Hi Mark and welcome to the forum..

Yes indeed, do check the mounts (especially the rear lower donut mount) and al linkages first as to pull across to fifth is a test of the integrity of the linkages. It's almost certain this is where you'll find the problem.

If not, the good news is that any fifth gear problem can be resolved by simply removeing...

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Last post by CitroJim
10 May 2009, 11:08
Missing 4hp20 dipstick!! Help!

by Sid_the_Squid » 09 May 2009, 13:18

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Hi all,
as some of you know i recently purchased a xantia V6.
to cut a long storey short, i was going to change the gearbox oil on the car, having just changed the gearbox oil on my other auto (AL4), and shock horror there is no dipstick! Just a hole where one should be ! :shock:

Click image for full size

Please can anyone help, I would...

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:) don't worry folks I was aware of the oil requirements, picked some up last week from Citroen in Hatfield. spend £77 for 8 liters of box oil and 2 liters of LHM. stuff is not cheap!

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Last post by Sid_the_Squid
09 May 2009, 20:48
Steering knock/creak

by Toby_HDi » 04 May 2009, 23:20
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Just a quick one...

Anybody have any experience with a kind of knocking/creaking noise coming from the steering wheel/rack?

It only appears to be when turning the wheel to the right and when it gets to a certain point. It's like something isn't greased properly or something is rubbing. I cannot explain it very well.

Am just concerned as since...

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First thing to check is the tightness of the hydraulic pump drive belt, next check the hose that goes from the reservoir to the pump, they very often crack on the bend where they fit on the pump.
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Last post by Peter.N.
09 May 2009, 09:25
3.5mm flaring tool

by meexi » 07 May 2009, 21:00

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Does anybody know where i can get a 3.5mm & 4.5mm pipe flairing tool and a roll of 3.5mm copper pipe?

I have e-mailed plaiedes but have had no response from them

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GSF website : lists 3.5mm piping only :
N65972 BRAKE PIPE-50m ROLL OF 3.5MM HYD PIPE FOR CITROENS £75.00

Might be possible to use imperial 3/16 kunifer brake piping as substitute for 4.5mm piping though it is somewhat larger in diameter : 4.77mm.

At the time of writing list a Citroen 3.5 + 4.5 mm flaring tool at some £180.

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08 May 2009, 10:43
Paintwork probs

by vince » 01 May 2009, 15:48
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Have you tried cutting the panel? ie T cut :wink:

If its under the laquer then your stuffed, if its ontop then a cutting compound should shift it.

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You have different terminalogy, what we generically call lacquer the yanks call clearcoat for example.

I believe the type of 'lacquer' you describe is what we call a 1k acrylic, it doesnt need an activator as its air drying, has poor build, gloss and durability, its used in aerosols. The only thing going for its is its speed and ease of...
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08 May 2009, 07:30
Citroen Relay/Pug Boxer Vans

by citroenxm » 07 May 2009, 18:20

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Hi all,

Are there any Relay/Boxer experts here, or do these Vans have a Fourm of their own??

Ive a customer with a Relay and needed to ask a few Q's..

Thanks
Paul

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Most likely strut bearing fault (partially siezed), Just the lower parts of the dash at both sides has to be removed which is a fairly simple job, just a few screws to allow you to get to the top bolts.

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Last post by wheeler
07 May 2009, 22:48
C5 MPG reading - accurate?

by Citroenmad » 14 Apr 2009, 17:12

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C5 owners, do you often check your actual MPG? Or do you just rely on the computers output to show you what you are getting?

I have been checking mine quite often, its usually reading 6-7mpg UNDER the actual MPG. So if my car says its doing 40 its really doing about 46.

I trip both the mileage trip and the computer trip at the same time, when i...

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Fuel computers do lie, your right. :lol:

I have been continually chekcing mine, and it is 6-7MPG under reading. So when it tells me im doing 40MPG im really doing 46-47MPG. Actually mine is staying around 42.8MPG now, over quite a lot of miles, so thats more like 48-49MPG. Thats not bad going, as its mixed driving, town and motorway use.

I have...

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07 May 2009, 16:20
Relay Query. Really!

by Paxman Power » 07 May 2009, 10:57

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1996 Xantia 1.9 TD Hatch.

Can anyone advise on the purpose of the relay at the lower end of the cabin fuse box. It's green (I think).

Pulled it out whilst tinkering and when I tried to put it back in the socket into which it plugs disappeared into the dash! Managed to get it on after a bit finger shredding, but would be pleased to know what it...

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Is it anywhere in this diagram ?
I’ve got part of a French list of who’s what.

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Last post by Clogzz
07 May 2009, 14:31
Identifying HDi BHP JUST from Reg plate

by citroenxm » 04 May 2009, 15:21

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Hi all..

Is there a site were I can find out an Engine BHp JUST From the Reg of the car??

Car in question is a Xantia HDi, on a V 1999, the seller does not know what bhp the engine is.. but I got the reg.. so can I put the Reg into a web site or similar and find out what engine it has..

Thanks
Paul

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Ooh can't wait!

Steve.

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07 May 2009, 14:02
Xantia Aircon Valves

by Paxman Power » 04 May 2009, 19:52

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1996 Xantia 1.9 TD LX.

Can anyone advise where the aircon recharge valve(s) is/are? If there are two, which is the LP one?

Tried the DIY can recharge on my Scenic today and it's made a big difference. Thought I'd try the same on the Xantia, but can't see any valves.

All help gratefully received!

D.

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The problem you have out here is no-one will touch the old R12 systems without converting it to R134a (due to the fact none of there equipment is setup for the old oil, and they only stock R134a).

The oils are not at all compatible. I have converted my cars to run hydrocarbon refrigerants that closely emulate R12 (so are far more efficient, cool...

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07 May 2009, 12:37
C5 radio

by Scottpr » 21 Feb 2009, 15:36
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One other small problem is my radio, It is the standard c5 radio as far as I am aware.
The radio operates fine, will play cd's no probs but wont tune into fm, it will pick up AM no problems, but doesn't want to know when it comes to FM??

I have tried replacing the aerial but to no avail, anyone else had this problem? Could it be the aerial cable...

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Hi
Not wanting to hijack the thread but whilst on the subject of radios, I have a MK1 C5 on an 03 plate with a single shot CD, what would i have to do to fit a multi changer to it, would it need coding to the car and or radio to work or would it just plug in and work???
I have seen a few on Fleabay but dont want to get one without knowing what is...
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Last post by wheeler
07 May 2009, 08:50
C5 2.2 HDi - Poor Economy??

by corsehf » 18 Feb 2009, 05:49
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Hi, I have a newly acquired C5 2.2HDI SX Estate. It has got quite a few miles on it but was at the right price and had full service history.
However, I am unable to better 30.4mpg and that is with a very careful right foot. I see on this forum that i should be expecting somewhere between 40 - 50 mpg.
I have had the dreaded ESP / Anti-Pollution...

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Ahh Cool, now I have another job to do!
Thanks
Rob
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Last post by h2ocooler
07 May 2009, 00:07
Intriguing/Dodgy Citroen ZX spotted for sale

by TomH » 30 Apr 2009, 20:13

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I spotted this Citroen ZX for sale... I thought the latest they came was on an 'R' plate, but this one is a 'T', and a 2.0 auto which I wasn't sure they sold after the facelift. Does it look dodgy to anyone else, or can it be explained? :?

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Date of Liability 01 10 2006
Date of First Registration 15 04 1999
Year of Manufacture 1998
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval null

quite normal to have car on plates later than when they stopped...

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Last post by dave
06 May 2009, 22:16
Any dealer contacts out there?

by CitroJim » 28 Apr 2009, 20:42

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who can't even wield a spanner without breaking anything and everything in close proximity :roll:

Mike! Stop it! You're being far too hard on yourself making comments like that :twisted:

Anyway, I don't believe you :wink: :D

Anyone stil with access to Citroen.Service should be able to answer your question in a jiffy. Those part numbers...

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Hi Mike
Sorry for the delay in replying :oops: :oops: :oops:

Not managed to get to a pug dealer but my local citroen dealer says that the left hand side is still available to order (min order 2 ) but the right hand side is no longer available :( :(

Willing to order the left hand ones if it helps but probably wont get them in till late next...

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Last post by admiral51
06 May 2009, 18:06

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