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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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300,000 km on the clock!

by lazza » 21 Sep 2009, 17:55
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HI Forum

Just wanted to say congratulations to my Xantia for hitting the big 300 000 (km) !!

Made it to france and back no probs- so many thanks to everyone in the forum this year for your help in making this happen :lol:

Not sure what present to buy it ?... a clean is too boring, a paint job too expensive, fluffy dice too corny, a keep...

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Ive seen HDi cars with over 350K miles and been told of them with more than that, so im sure if looked after they go and go.

My C5 has almost 117K miles and perfroms like a new car, no smoke, never uses oil or coolent, just superb. Very economical too.

Although im getting used to the 2.1TD Xm now, which is every bit as good to drive as the...
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Last post by Citroenmad
26 Sep 2009, 11:16
C5 Central Locking problem

by tictac77 » 08 Aug 2009, 15:59

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remote key is not working but I have been able to lock the car with the key but today that has stopped working. when i ,lock the car with the key the front doors lock but the back ones don't. The boot will not open either
Does anyone have any experience of this and how to solve as I currently cant leave the vehicle

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Hi all

Thanks guys ive found it :)

The prob with the central locking is the keyfob the buttons are missing and i can operate the micro switch on the big locking button but not on the small opening button (it worked with a pen) so i need a new key fob case with buttons

pete.........................

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25 Sep 2009, 23:01
Lower Suspension ball joints C5/Xantia/XM

by cachaciero » 24 Sep 2009, 23:48
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Think I need to replace the nearside ball joint which as far as I can see is the same item for all three cars. There seem to be several different manufactures of these out there with prices ranging from about £8.00 each to £23.00 Question which is the best QH? FAI? or who?

Cachaciero

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Take a few pictures of the work needed .... i'm sure that i will need to do this soon :wink:

As ever being my normal courteous self after you :-)

Regards cachaciero
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25 Sep 2009, 22:26
Oh , just remebered another fault !! The heated seats !!

by HDI » 25 Sep 2009, 20:28

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Only just remembered that my heated seats only work on the highest setting of the 3 available. Can they be fixed ?

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Absolutely, why have it and not use it.

Love it in the daughters Saab, warm bum on cold winter mornings :)

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25 Sep 2009, 21:34
Webasto rapid warm up heater ??

by HDI » 25 Sep 2009, 17:25

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One thing my Exclusive is fitted with I can't find any info on. First time I knew anything about it was the first cold day of year I bought it. Started up as usual , it's always an instant starter regardless of how cold it is , and within about 30 seconds I heard this noise like a jet turbine from the front nearside !!!

Got out to have a look as...

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GULP !!! :shock: Well if that stops working it can stay stopped !!

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25 Sep 2009, 21:17
C5 - Power steering

by tictac77 » 11 Sep 2009, 11:21

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Today my loveable car developed a new problem (one of many since purchasing the car a couple of months ago) . A sort of growling/ tapping noise started which seems to be coming from the engine area. It hasn't hindered the power output but is quite a noticeable noise and now the powersteering does not seem to be working properly.

Any ideas??
I...

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thanks for your responses, it still wasnt right so took it to local cirtroen and it turns out the problem was the drive belt and double pulley so couple of hundred quid but its all good now :)

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25 Sep 2009, 21:00
another Xantia HDI 110 problem to be solved !

by HDI » 23 Sep 2009, 11:06

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Well there is a good chance I have found a solution to one prob on the Xantia , so I might as well throw this one into the forum too !!

Rear suspension.
It has a mind of it's own. Sometimes it goes hard , like the spheres have failed , but then it can be normal ! This is an exclusive spec car so it has the suspension switch for comfort or sport...

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Cheers :)

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25 Sep 2009, 20:29
Problems, problems !!

by myglaren » 24 Sep 2009, 20:06

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Front nearside may well be the windscreen scuttle lost it's seal. I think you would have had more indicators if it were the heater matrix leaking to that extent.
Commiserations in either case.

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Should imagine its the bush on the box rather than the actual clutch plate/ pressure plate.

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Last post by XantiaMan
25 Sep 2009, 20:22
C5 NO HIDROACTIVE???

by mark_l » 12 Sep 2009, 16:53

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Hi, everybody!
Up today I was sure, that Hydroactive suspension i standard in C5.
From the other hand, when I checked my 2006 C5 on acc.to VIN-it reprts no hydroactive suspension . (*,)
Thanks ahead.
Mark

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For a very odd reason Citroen call all C5s hydractive, however the ones without the sport button are not exactly what you would class as hydractive. Citroen calls the sport models 'Hydractive+', which is hydractive like range topping Xantias and Xms.

With respect they are both hydractive but the + version sport mode will put it into a stiffer...

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Last post by cachaciero
25 Sep 2009, 18:04
Xantia Clutch

by jtownson » 23 Sep 2009, 10:26

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Hi All.

I have a 95 1.8 8v Xantia Hatch and for the last few months when I am using the clutch a lot there is a burning smell. Also now and again when i set off say from traffice lights and i release the clutch the car will judder alot as it sets off but is fine when it gets going. (its not my poor clutch control honest :) )

Does this call for a...

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Jim wrote
How much do you charge for doing a heater matrix Malcolm

im not sure hunny,
as the only/first one i did took me about three days, and that was about 4 years ago, so i might need the practice and time to realy get into the job TEA HE,

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
25 Sep 2009, 16:00
ATF

by citrov6 » 23 Sep 2009, 21:11
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got some of this from citroen today 'Total ATX'

but when I got home and opened it it was red dextron like not gold like what I had before, did they change the formula or did they give me the wrong stuff?

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those are good 'uns thanks Sid
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25 Sep 2009, 13:00
Xantia petrol engine revs won't drop

by Downunder » 21 Sep 2009, 22:23

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When driving along at constant speed and then taking foot off accelerator the engine maintains revs and then suddenly drops. This gives a jerky action.
I have thoroughly cleaned the air intake around the butterfly with carbi cleaner.

Could it be the idle stepper motor. Someone has suggested the throttle position sensor. Where is this unit and how...

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If you can disconnect the cable from the cam and manually operate the cam, that will exclude the cable from the equation

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Last post by Xaccers
25 Sep 2009, 10:05
xantia speedo

by david62 » 19 Sep 2009, 13:14

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hi speedo getting worse....first of all stopped working after bout 75miles then 25 and now bout 15miles...could it be sensor in gearbox if so approx how much are they and what sort of job is it plz ave cleaned connection etc..many thanx david..ps is it a main dealer only part? :(

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Hi Richard

You dont even have to remove the shroud, if you drop the steering wheel right down and towards you the screws can be reached if you have a torx screwdriver. Once you know where all the screws are you can have the panel out in a few minutes.

Peter

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25 Sep 2009, 09:06
citroen grease for aux roller

by citrov6 » 24 Sep 2009, 15:43

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the aux tensioner went on my red one, so the tensioner has been rocking around a lot, i wanted to regrease the pivot bearing, are citroen happy with a general grease or should i use their own?

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thanks, i'll put some moly on it

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Last post by citrov6
24 Sep 2009, 18:52
Beginning of a problem? Xantia Hdi90.

by rmunns » 23 Sep 2009, 19:57

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I'm a bit of a prophet of doom, hence my concern.

Year 2000 90Hdi forte, 40000miles.

We are going on a 2000mile+ return trip from Friday to next Thursday. After absolutely no probs since we got the car in July09, my wife reported this evening that when she turned on the ignition today the glow plug light flashed for 10 seconds or so. It was...

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That was my first thought HDI. I've read some vehicles now use the EML to indicate emissions related issues - whether a fault found or regeneration occuring - in which case I would expect it to be covered in the manual.

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Last post by MikeT
24 Sep 2009, 18:51
Xsara Picasso 1.6 Petrol Y reg ABS Fault

by bagseye » 23 Sep 2009, 21:32

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As the title says my girlfriends car is showing ABS Fault Non Functioning or something similar. On doing a quick search on the net it seems to be a faulty wheel sensor, or the first thing to check.

Does anyone have a picture of the location of this sensor? I have located the part on the net but not sure where to start looking for it.

Any help...

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Xsara Picassos all have drums on the back - and ABS cars do not have a load limiting valve on the rear brakes. You should therefore drive it only with extreme caution if the ABS is U/S as braking hard could cause a rear end lock up and the car to swap ends pretty quickly :shock: I'd have thought any garage would have a scanner that could read the...

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Last post by RichardW
24 Sep 2009, 12:13
Stripped spark plug thread

by martinwiseman2000 » 23 Sep 2009, 08:56

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Hi,

I recently had a stripped spark plug thread on my 2.0 16V Xantia as a result of a spark plug working loose and rattling in it's hole. By the time I noticed the knocking noise (which sounded exactly like a sticking tappet and could not be heard from inside the vehicle) it had probably done in excess of 1000 miles like this, the thread was...

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I've helicoiled plug threads in situ by using an industrial vacuum cleaner over the working area to remove the swarf. After the helicoil was inserted I looked inside the cylinder with a borescope and there were only a few minute pieces of alloy swarf in there , another application of the vac cleaner removed even them. Just make sure the valves are...

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Last post by Paul-R
24 Sep 2009, 09:48
Wrong Spheres

by Duracell » 23 Sep 2009, 21:56

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I recently ordered some spheres for my hydractive Hdi Xantia from a well known supplier - They were given the year, model, RP No, Vin No and the fact is was hydractive, yet when I got them, they had supplied non hydoactive 1.9td spheres for the corners. I took them back and the salesman checked the part numbers - I found that he hadn't made a...

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Hi Richard,

To so many people who are not intimately au-fait they're all green balls so they must all be the same :roll:

I must confess I run my hydractive V6 on 1.9TD non-hydractive corner spheres from choice and the ride is lovely. A bit roly-poly in hard corners but generally, it softens the ride up a bit and makes it more of a magic carpet....

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Last post by CitroJim
23 Sep 2009, 22:36
NON Air Con Cooling Fans Question

by citroenxm » 23 Sep 2009, 18:20

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Hi all..

A small question about the circuitry of the cooling fans on an Early 1993 Xantia NO Air Con..

Are these also wired in parrellel?? The 3 relays are present between them in the Triangular box..

What Im needing to do, Ive installed Air Con, but obviously need to wire in a Override for the Fans when the Air Con is on.. problem is, I can...

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BLimey! Thanks Jim, Ill give that a go tomorrow evening when I get in from work!

Id never worked that out... Thanks a million!

Paul

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23 Sep 2009, 21:13
Xantia heater blower fault

by craigo » 23 Sep 2009, 12:49

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Hi folks :D just joined this site lots of great advice hoping to get some help with my 2000 xantia 2.0 hdi 110 bhp estate. I,m having problems with my heater blower and air-con not working until car reaches operating temprature then works as normal also one of the main cooling fans is constantly switching on and off . Any help would be greatly...

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Just want to add, theres only ONE temp sensor on HDi 8v engines that the ECU refers to for controlling the Cooling fans ETC...

Its on the side of the thermostat house, below the intercooler to inlet manifold pipe..

Paul
Thanks paul :D :D :D :D :D had a fiddle with the sensor and cleaned up the connections looks like this has fixed the problem.

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23 Sep 2009, 19:00
Xantia Models

by Alhambra » 20 Sep 2009, 22:11
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I keep seeing references to Series 1 & 2 models and can find no information about this, so, what are the differences and when was the Series 2 introduced?

I have a 99 1.8i Sensation that I assume is a Series 2 car.

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Well in honesty, i was under the impression that the 16v 2.oi ALWAYS had the keypad, but the 1.6, 1.8 didn't have it at first - I Know the 2.oi 8v did, as ive a customer with one, and it has it.

Paul
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Last post by citroenxm
23 Sep 2009, 12:39
Diesel rev counter

by colinxm » 08 Sep 2009, 16:07
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Hi, anyone here retro fitted a fully mechanical diesel pump to a Lucas EPIC equiped motor as I have ? if so, have you figured out how to get the rev counter to work again ? please, do tell...

Colin.P

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You're all heart guys :lol:

Colin.P
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23 Sep 2009, 04:36
v6 xantia on ebay ...

by mantis_v6_exclusive » 20 Sep 2009, 19:05
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22 Sep 2009, 19:37
AWFULL Wheel wobble on LEFT TURNS only!

by citroenxm » 21 Sep 2009, 12:44

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Hi all.. as above really, car in question is a Series 2, 1999 W reg, Xantia Hdi 110bhp...

Ive check ALL the obvious - BOTTOM Ball joints, (Brand new one on drivers side), track rod ends, no play, rubber bushes are ok..

Could it be a CV joint/drive shaft, or a caliper problem??

Any sugestions? Thanks guys!

Paul

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I still need an S2 green bonnet and wing if you see anything up there...
Last time I looked (a few months ago) Autos and Sons at Bottisham near Cambridge had a green Mk2 with straight panels. Cars generally sit around for a long time there, and prices are reasonable.

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22 Sep 2009, 18:46
C5 Gearbox Identification

by minibusman » 20 Sep 2009, 21:29

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Hi All,

Having decided that I must replace the gearbox on my C5 2.2 I now face the dilema of working out which version it is. I know it's a 5 speed manual, but how do I find out which model? Does it matter? Are they interchangeable?

Thanks in advance

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That's 100pc confirmation it's a ML5C.
I'd better find the label just in case the 2 versions are fitted differently.
Thanks a lot both.

Trevor

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21 Sep 2009, 23:01
broken s2 lumbar support

by citrov6 » 21 Sep 2009, 15:39

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on the drivers side of the black v6 the lumbar has been broke since i got it, and i wonder if it is an easy fix, or does it need the whole seat stripping, and whats the price like of the support

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ah it is loose, hopefully that is it, thanks DickieG i will check that

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21 Sep 2009, 22:09
XM Accumulator sphere ticking

by edgeone » 21 Sep 2009, 21:12

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I have a '95 2.0l 16v 89000miles - just started ticking noise from front - topped up LHM and raised / lowered twice - seemed to cure problem but now has started again one day later - is this the accumulator sphere needing a change - if so how is it done - am reasonably mechanically competent
thanks

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didnt see you asked how it was done :roll: with the engine running lower the car to minimum height (not needed but its always best to depressurise everything for saftey sake) turn off the engine and open the bonnet, the acc sphere is on the front of the engine and on the front of the unit it is fixed to (pressure regulator) there is a 12mm bolt,...

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Last post by Deanxm
21 Sep 2009, 22:03
Latest C5 on Waking the Dead BBC 1!

by citroenxm » 21 Sep 2009, 21:57

Latest C5 on Waking the Dead, driven by Spence!

An 08 model.....

Just thought Id mention it... Being promoted again on TV :D

Paul

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Last post by citroenxm
21 Sep 2009, 21:57
Xantia rear height corrector - torque setting

by Xantidote » 18 Sep 2009, 18:19

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The rear ride height was 30-40mm above the max specified in BoL, and I have now adjusted it, such that it's now only 5mm above the max specified. It was last adjusted by Citroen 95k ago, and for some reason has become much higher over the years. Is this just wear in the system? Perhaps the clamp bolt wasn't torqued up enough?

Can anyone tell me...

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OK, thanks Paul - just thought I'd check. It had a sensible tightening to keep car on road, but in view of it's importance, thought there might be an official torque figure.

I'm wondering if it wasn't tightened enough when adjusted many years ago, but I don't want to overtighten and risk stripping a thread

Cheers - Martin

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21 Sep 2009, 18:14
Best place/price for Xantia (N Reg 1.9TD) Windscreen?

by Andywolf1980 » 21 Sep 2009, 12:54

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I have a crack in my windscreen and unfortunately the insurance i took does not cover glass :oops:

My MOT is coming up soon and i was just wondering if anyone could recommend a good place for a new windscreen? and any ideas how much it might cost?

Thanks in advance
Andy

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I got a couple of Xantia Breakers here, you'd be welcome to take a screen out of you were carefull enough to do it, they both have good screens in, but Ive NOT got sufficient tools to cut the bond and do it myself... :-(

Prehaps I should really, on that note, especially with it being 2 screens...

We found a couple of years ago, our local...

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Last post by citroenxm
21 Sep 2009, 15:09
ZX Front Wheel Bearing

by Chevron Terry » 20 Sep 2009, 18:10

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Hi ,
How easy is it to replace the front wheel bearing on my zx ?
What tools will I need ?
Any advice will be greatfully received .
Many thanks
Terry . :?:

ZX 1995 D .
Xantia Temptation td 1997 .

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Hi Terry,

Dead easy if you have a hydraulic press. Otherwise pretty difficult despite what the BoL says.

They will be well stuck by now and will need several tons of pressure to push them out of their comfy hiding-place. The BoL method of using a big vice, washers and sockets does not work in my experience. It might have on a brand new car but...

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20 Sep 2009, 19:02
Xantia stopping, high engine temperature.

by kyb » 19 Sep 2009, 18:24

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Have a xantia that gets a very hot (not boiling) then stops. If i wait a few minutes it starts ok and seems ok again.

-Checked the plugs, and they seem fine. A little white but should be within range. Also changed them recently.

-When the fan kicks in the rev goes down a bit.

-Before it stops the idle is very uneven. And there is hesitation...

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A good point Gerry,

One of the GSF vans was filled up (albeit with diesel) at a forecourt and subsequently ran like a bag of spanners. The mechanic drained 12 litres of water out of the tank from a 40 litre fuel up :shock:

It had happened before to one of my guys on their car also :wink:

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20 Sep 2009, 11:45
biodiesel in my area

by deezilbob » 20 Sep 2009, 10:22

hi all, does anyone know of any suppliers of biodiesel around the ayrshire area?

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20 Sep 2009, 10:22
ZX volcane td no indicators

by Dave1 » 18 Sep 2009, 20:48

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Have searched a few times on the site but nothing found to assist.

My ZX has not been run for a while, all working OK until I tried the indicators, they will not turn on at all. The hazards work and fuses appear fine. I believe the same relay serves all.

I just wondered if anyone has an ideas / tips. I suppose the switch in the column could be...

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good to hear,

that is the first port of call with the fault you had, because if the hazards are working it can be the flasher can/relay, as all your indicators were working, but not inipendant each side,

common fault as the hazard switch dose not get used very offten so when it goes for the MOT,

all the electrical grease inside the switch has...

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Last post by citronut
19 Sep 2009, 20:31
help! rear suspension stuck on highest setting

by deezilbob » 18 Sep 2009, 17:21
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hi all, today my rear suspension went itself to the highest setting and wont come back down again,
what have i done?
i tried oiling the centre rod.
i dont know much about these suspension systems
thanks..
its a xantia tdi 1998

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I put plenty of grease in the cups and on the balls before re-assembly. You may find (as I have in the past) that it's not just wear of the cups, but corrosion/rusting of the balls, which makes for not such a tight fit. My Xantia's ball on the anti-roll bar part was quite rusted, and the cup can be pressed on with a good thumb press - not ideal,...
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Last post by Xantidote
19 Sep 2009, 16:19
Xantia- Oil in water

by reblack68 » 16 Sep 2009, 18:44
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Is there anything other than the head gasket that can allow the engine oil to enter the coolant?

There is no water in the oil, just oil in the water. The hoses to the oil filter have been bypassed and there was no evidence of oil down there. The car is running perfectly well, temperature and exhaust are normal, it's just putting oil into the...

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Good luck Richard, whichever way you go - at least it's not winter (yet)

Martin
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Last post by Xantidote
19 Sep 2009, 15:54
Xantia rear suspension sinks on start

by rmcdonal » 18 Sep 2009, 13:11

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Hi, over time my Xantia estate hdi 2000 has started to give me a suspension problem when I first start the car.

When starting it, I'm having to wait 20 secs or so for the STOP warning light to go out, but when done so, the rear end of the car sinks. It then takes another 10 secs to lift to the normal position. Is this the centre rear anti sink...

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Is your car fitted with Hydractive suspension i.e. an Exclusive?

The very same thought in my mind too Richard.

The rear axle centre hydractive electrovalve is opening with lower pressure
in the sphere so the axle 'swallows' a slug or the high pressure delivery
dropping the car down until it reaches equilibrium pressuring up again.
Any load...

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Last post by andmcit
18 Sep 2009, 23:20
Boot light switch

by DaveW » 17 Sep 2009, 19:02

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Anyone know where the tilt switch for the boot light is located on the Xantia?

Mine has been intermittent for a while but has now quit completely. I've checked out the lamp holder and bulb and these are OK.

Dave.

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Off to see her live in six hours.
A vision of loveliness.
Dernier Sourire .

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Last post by myglaren
18 Sep 2009, 23:20
Thinking of buying a Saxo

by Caz » 18 Sep 2009, 10:50

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Hi everyone.

I'm going to look at a 2001 (Y reg) Saxo 1.5D Desire at the weekend and wondered if you could point me in the right direction about what to look out for / any common problems with the model?

Usually by brother comes with me to look for a car (the two I've bought before anyway!) so feel free to treat me as a total novice!

I'm...

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That's great advice John, thank you. I'll make sure to look out for those things you suggested.

From the pictures, the car looks like it's in decent condition, but I'll make sure to look thoroughly before handing over any cash!

Thanks again,

Caroline

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18 Sep 2009, 13:38
Xantia 2.0 HDI 90bhp chipped

by wrinklet1 » 15 Sep 2009, 00:58

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Hi guys, I had my Xantia HDI 90bhp Sx chipped a few months ago.
I did a return journey to Reading the last weekend, knocked up over a ton a few times
did the jourmey in 4hrs each way...(on sat nav!!!!)
Brimmed the tank before going, and filled it up on return.
35 Litres to brim it........
447 miles
35 dividede by 4.54ltr = 7.07925 gallons
= 63...

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I got the chip from off Ebay.
connect to the fuel sensor .
Cost £89
BHP up to about 110 from 90, much better torque and adjustable.
Engine works 100% doesnt run hotter or anything

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18 Sep 2009, 10:42
C5 Steering Wheel Loose

by c5fan » 18 Sep 2009, 01:50

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The steering wheel on my 06 C5 has a fair bit of play in it, it is possible to pull it towards the driver and back again - has anyone else come across this and how easy is it to fix?

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It's maybe just doing what its supposed to do. Look to see if the locking mechanism is in the right place. The lever is on the left hand side of the column below the two stalks.

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18 Sep 2009, 09:24
'Chipping' a Xantia Hdi90

by rmunns » 12 Sep 2009, 22:51

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Does anyone have any experience of doing this, please?
Recommendations? Results? Problems?
Performance differences, fuel consumption improved?

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Sorry about the mistake I made regarding the 90Hdi engine being turbocharged.

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18 Sep 2009, 06:59
Looking for a red Activa for little money?

by andmcit » 17 Sep 2009, 22:52

Check out Activa member's area message!! :wink:
Be QUICK though!!

Andrew

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17 Sep 2009, 22:52
HDI Chevron badge. Help!!!

by chelseaalan22 » 17 Sep 2009, 22:00

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Hi,

some time ago I lost the chrome top half of the Citroen badge on the front grill of my xsara mk2.

This must be common as I have seen a few missing.I have tried to get one but have been told I have to but the whole grill and then get it painted 'wicked red' this means it is so expensive when all I need is a piece of REAL plastic chrome.

My...

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Wow! Citroën aren't doing you any favours - I see what you mean about the grille assembly being a complete kit.

Xantia's equivalent parts are 7814.11 and 7810.C0

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17 Sep 2009, 22:07
ideal running temperature?

by XantiaDaveEire » 16 Sep 2009, 22:22

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on a diesel xantia ...might seem a bit stupid to ask.. :oops:

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It's my understanding that an OEM thermostat is specified to more or less the preferred running temperature.

Shooting the temps with a pyrometer in various places, is a good way to feel how it's behaving - check the head near thermostat housing, the block on opposite side, upper radiator hose. I would trust the gauge on the dash for anything...

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Last post by addo
17 Sep 2009, 21:47
Lexia3 - Good ebay supplier

by fred1 » 17 Sep 2009, 20:10

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Hi,

Recently purchased a Lexia3 from Mega-Supply on ebay. They claim to be uk sourced but are actually based in Hong Kong and source from there.

However, very good and helpful service both during purchase and delivery and with subsequent software installation questions.

Particular good points:-

i) They offered to pay any import duty or vat if...

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Looks good. Going to move this to recommended garages and services (in a while).

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17 Sep 2009, 21:25
406

by scottishpaul » 17 Sep 2009, 19:23

central locking was working fine then would only lock all the doors with the key now not unlocking rear doors any ideas they seem to be dead locked

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17 Sep 2009, 19:23
Runiing on Veggie diesel...

by lolingram » 15 Sep 2009, 09:05

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I have read (not without some disquiet it must said), that Veggie diesel fuel options can have serious detrimental effects such as on piston ring gumming, as well as oil dilution - these causing serious damage unless very much more frequent oil changes are envisaged.

The pistion ring gumming is very typical when using Castor based oils in racing...

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From what I have read the ring gumming is particularly problematic for DI diesel engines. Of course, I wouldn't want to persuade anyone to use WVO or SVO in their engine without them fully understanding the risks involved. Personally, I can live with the risk as the fuel costs me approx 10ppl.

The risk including an engine rebuild?

Indeed....

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Last post by Penguin
17 Sep 2009, 15:40
LHM FLUID

by Xantic » 27 Mar 2009, 15:11
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Hi
Wheres the best and cheapest place to buy LHM Fluid.

Sorry for such a daft question but don't want to be ripped off by the local motor factors.

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Hello Penguin,

Has the clicking from the regulator stoped?

CoXen

Actually, when I managed to hear it, the clicking wasn't a problem. It went for a long time between clicks. I just had trouble hearing it, possibly because it was so long between them.
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17 Sep 2009, 15:37
Thankyous and oil prob

by asav » 17 Sep 2009, 07:01

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Firstly I am very rarely on the forum only when I have a problem...So I would like to thank everyone here I have always found the solution to the problem via another member.

Ok new prob...recently changed sparks and ign coil, found the 3 of the 4 sparks had oil on them and looked like they were sitting in a bit of oil? i thought this was due to...

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Stick a pair of NEW Rocker Cover gaskets on to reduce leakage...

Peugeot XU engines seem reknown for rocker box oil leaks, the XUD is neutorious for this, and these twin cam engines...

(Are these Twin cams an XU family?)

Paul

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17 Sep 2009, 15:09

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