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New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I've used them a couple of times, most recently for a pair of XM rear ram gaiters.
Not cheap, but the only source found for new ones.

The Search box will accept original part numbers, so no need to go ploughing through the long, illustrated lists. Some good stuff there, genuine and new!

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11 Oct 2019, 17:47
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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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 "snow mode"

by sirrah09 » 13 Dec 2009, 20:02

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I have recently acquired a mint 1998 Xantia V6 . . . I was looking for a 2ltr but this one was just too much of a deal to let go by. The car, which I bought on internet sight unseen, is magnificent and a thorough check by a citroen specialist mechanic has confirmed that there are no issues. On the down side I have the challenge to persuade my eco...

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Its a pity that the auto adaptive thingy doesnt have a driver selection option or better still, given Citroens flair for innovation, voice activation so you could just turn on the ignition and croon eeeaasy boy or shout go baby go!! and Bob's your uncle :wink:

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16 Dec 2009, 06:27
lubricating clutch on xant-1.9td

by deian » 14 Dec 2009, 20:48

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My goodness, what did I see before me, after taking the airbox off, another cover bolted onto the gearbox covered in cables and pipes, how on earth do you guys lubricate the clutch mechanism without taking that plastic cover off.

In all honesty, the engine bay in the xantia 1.9td is pretty crowded, nice but crowded, my wife's golf 1.6 of the same...

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there is a point where it get lighter about half way, i don't think it is worn as such, on the other hand, but that plastic cover has never come off before by the looks of it so it could be dry, but it will probably be the original clutch

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15 Dec 2009, 22:28
First the heater, now the central locking remote!

by Gingerposer » 14 Dec 2009, 21:12

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Blast it! Got the heater blower working again, now another problem has raised its ugly head to trouble me!

Got home from work, tried to lock the car using the remote keyfob - nothing. Tried the spare fob, same result - nothing.
Worked perfectly up to this point. Car locks fine with either key in the driver or passenger door.
It's the radio type...

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Or perhaps it is due to the millions of fairy lights in the neighbourhood just now! :lol:

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15 Dec 2009, 21:39
Citroen c8 switch

by alden » 15 Dec 2009, 20:57

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](*,) Hi, at the drivers end of dash, on the side facing d/door there is a switch. It is a press type switch with a sonar type picture on it. I think its summat to do with inhibiting the p.i.r. on alarm(like for when you leave a dog for example). As the previous owner wont pass on the manual to car I'm stuck. Any help lads. :lol:

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You're welcome :)
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check page 20.

Your vehicle may be equipped with
an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM.
This ensures:
• Exterior perimeter protection
by means of detectors on the
access points (doors, tailgate,
bonnet) as well as on the
electrical supply.
• Interior volumetric protection
by means of ultrasonic...

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15 Dec 2009, 21:17
Any fellow V6 Xantia Drivers willing to help me??

by citroenxm » 15 Dec 2009, 11:11

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Hi

Im wondering if anyone can help me. My V6 has her her a new set of Plugs, but prior to this my inlet manifold has been on off about 5 times, so basically I am after a NEW inlet manifold gasket.

Been to local dealer, but of course its on back order.. or they cant be bothered as they've not given me a delivery date.

So Im wondering, would...

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Sid,

Shes not Lumpy, she runs on 5! A defenate Plug out miss, but fine when warm and the meatal has all expanded and sealed the Gap properly..

I can of injector cleaner may very well do the job! Thanks Sid, ill try some, wont hurt her after a shart while standing

Regards
Paul

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15 Dec 2009, 19:44
Xantia II alternator belt auto-adjuster spring

by John Plum » 02 Nov 2009, 15:01
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An interesting observation:

I had a squeal from the alternator belt drive area which died away whhen raising revs above tickover. The bottom of the belt jumped up and down, as if too loose.
Last night I cleaned the belt and wheels thoroughly, replaced and re-tightened. The spring moved under tension when turning the auto-adjustment plate with a...

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I stopped driving after running and inspecting the tightened belt on the old tensioner. I replaced the tensioner and spring. Whilst tightening the belt reduced noise, the duff bearings on the tensioner, meant the belt wasn't turning straight, like the roller was tilted a little. So edges got stripped.
At one point it tipped so as to scrape the...
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15 Dec 2009, 19:14
URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!! Xantia TD Aux Belt Replacement

by wainy » 07 Dec 2009, 11:26
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Hi,

I'm halfway through doing the aux belt on a 1998 Xantia TD (late s1).

As usual the BoL is telling lies and the tensioner arrangement is completely different to that shown. Seems to use an eccentric tensioner pulley. The problem is, I've got the belt off but can I get the new one on? Can I *$&**% :evil: !

Can anyone give tips urgently??????...

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If the head of the bolt is damages, theres no alternative but to drill the head of the bolt off, and remove the lower bolt, remove the tensioner pully and then unscrew the rest of the drilled bolt out, and replace with another one of similar length, OR the rough way, get a Star shaped Torx adapter, and BASH it in with an extension bar and undo it...
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15 Dec 2009, 18:29
Stalling Xantia

by hamster » 25 Sep 2008, 22:02

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My petrol Xantia has started to play up when the engine gets warm.
its fine when its cold and when the engine warms up it runs fine.

However, once the engine is warm if I stop the car for a few minutes, say to go in to a shop, and then start it up again it won't tick over with out stalling. The only way to keep the engine going is to keep my...

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On the 16v the stepper motor is in the throttle body block (terminology fail), take the whole throttle body thing off give everything a good clean, that area and all the little vacuum/breather hoses can get a little clogged. also check for air leaks from split hoses. My 1.8 16v had an idling problem, similar to the one your describing, turned out...

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Last post by Sid_the_Squid
15 Dec 2009, 16:27
xantia spheres - best place to buy

by hamster » 18 Nov 2009, 18:47
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The sheres on my xantia estate need replacing soon as its starting to get a bit bouncy.

I did the accumilator 12 months ago so that should be ok but I need to do the anti sink and 4 corner spheres.

Where is the best place to get them from?

What are peoples thoughts on using recharged spheres as opposed to new ones? Are they as good? Do they...

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Suspension is not a dead end, its can be a continuos circul, Ive only read the brakes being the dead ends..

Paul
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15 Dec 2009, 16:07
Xantia Estate - Rear seat folded down and stuck! HELP!

by wainy » 14 Dec 2009, 22:37

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Hi,

The rear seat on my estate is stuck down. The cause is that the centre inertia belt has jammed on while the larger backrest has been horizontal and now won't let it be moved to the upright position :roll: .

Has anyone got any ideas for freeing up the belt without having to dismantle to much?

Thanks,

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Thanks. I'll have a go at it tomorrow lunchtime. Too dark, wet and late to be having a go now! Kind of guessed I'd have to unbolt the backrest. There might be space to get at the belt mounting. Will find out tomorrow. You're right about the slot in the top of the seat. It's very loose, so your diagnosis is probably right, as ever :wink: !

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15 Dec 2009, 00:05
Speed Signal on a C5 SX Wagon HDi (2003)

by trevor104 » 13 Dec 2009, 22:22

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Hi can anybody help? I have to install a GPS/Electronic Distance Recorder to a 2003 Citroen C5 SX HDi Wagon, and need to know where I can pick up a clean speed signal or if I use a Cambus Converter when I need to attach it. Thanks Trevor 104

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Thank you very much Wheeler. Regards Trevor104

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14 Dec 2009, 20:19
Xantia suspension.

by trooper30 » 14 Dec 2009, 10:24

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Morning fellas. Right in the week I have had the Xantia the rear suspension seems to have stiffened up a little and whne the cars parked up over night , or for a few hours the back end sinks to the floor, rises up ok on starting the car.
Could the stifness and the sinking be related?
Cheers fellas

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There was a fairly lengthy thread on this topic not too long ago.

The antisink sphere does have something to do with the anti sink valve, hence its name. It keeps the anti sink valve closed, this is its main function. It does have a slight influence on the brakes i think if the car is carrying extra weight, but its mainly for operating the anti...

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Last post by Citroenmad
14 Dec 2009, 19:59
Xantia central locking

by scoles » 12 Dec 2009, 13:46

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As above, after getting the car running again following a timing belt failure, the central locking has went haywire.

When i press the lock button it locks then instantly opens again with a loud chirp from the alarm.

however although the car remains open the alarm is set.

i have noticed the the lick button on each door is in the open position...

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Result, well done :D :D

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Last post by DickieG
14 Dec 2009, 18:32
ML5T Gearbox

by KP » 11 Dec 2009, 22:13
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Ok as the thread has been lost I will recap a little and bits I have missed please chip in so the info is correct.

The 5th cog on my Activa using this box gives me 50mph maybe the tiniest smidge over at 2000rpm.

2.1td's seem to give nearer 60mph.

What I think i last mentioned was the possibility of gettting a higher ratio'd 5th cogset made up....

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It looks like the ratio from a 2.2 would do nicely for me.

I do most of my work journey on a motorway, out of 20 miles 17 are on the mway! and most fo that i try and spend behind a lorry at the moment to get the best out of a tank.

When off the mway i rarely get into 5th as the roads where round i live on the way to picking the kids up do not...
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Last post by KP
14 Dec 2009, 10:18
Timing Belt Tensioner Change?

by AbangCorp » 13 Dec 2009, 18:18

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Hi there

I have been recommended to change

1 - timing belt
2 - water pump without question
3 - thermostat 75 degree (malaysia hot climate)

what I am not really sure is

4 - pivot tensioner
5 - idle roller

i do want to inspect before the belt change
but most of you who did it on your own, what do you think?

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Abangcorp wrote
I am not quite sure what roughness refer to.

if the tensioner bearings do not feel/sound very smooth =(roughness) when you spinn them fit new one's,

Surjit is trying to have my CX 2.5TRI saffari shipped to Malaysia

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
14 Dec 2009, 09:40
Xantia 1.9TD Clutch clip broken

by Andywolf1980 » 07 Dec 2009, 09:25
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Ive already had a good search on this topic and found some very useful posts, so thanks.

Just a couple of questions though..

The clutch went ping last night and then fell flat to the floor. I managed to find the black plastic part (just like the one in this picture, only black) and a metal clip - both broken.

This clip is supposed to be a...

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Anyway, the clutch on my xantia is heavy, and i'm sure it fell to the floor but came back up, is this possible? Thx

I think this is something to do with the way the clutch spring is attached depending on whether you have a manual or auto adjusting clutch cable, manuals will spring up whereas autos will tend to stay down.
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13 Dec 2009, 22:23
front foglight bulb replacment

by topper2 » 13 Aug 2009, 14:30
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ok... its a mystery... how do i change my front fog light bulb on a 2.0 hdi xantia. I've had a look :? do i realy have to dismantle the whole front end. there must be a trick :wink: yes ???

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What is it about left side bulbs always going first? Mine has just gone and I've been going round in circles wondering why on earth Citroen designed this bulb replacement method. Thanks to this Forum I will follow those who have trod before and go for the indicator removal first.

By the way - Silver Dream Machine has just reached the 150K...
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13 Dec 2009, 21:02
W reg (2000) Xantia heater blower issues

by Gingerposer » 12 Dec 2009, 18:50

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My heater fan stopped working yesterday evening, after having worked as normal up til then.
Heat control was fine, fan speed was ok, aircon worked when I turned it on to clear the screen.
After a stop, nothing. Have checked fuses, they are fine.
So, having read of various heater fan woes affecting earlier Xantias, I wonder if I am in for a bit...

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Renewing the four-way plug and socket is a fiddly job.
You could extend the black wire through the plug/socket and solder it.
Crimp connectors aren’t much good for high current.

The buzzing sound may be the heater flap motor at the bottom front left of the centre console.

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13 Dec 2009, 13:52
Xantia hydractive suspension button

by trooper30 » 13 Dec 2009, 11:05

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At the risk of sounding stupid could someone explain to me in simple terms what exactly the hydractive suspension does? Once i press the button and turn it on the car sits up a little the suspension gets a little harder, but whats its purpose? What exactly is the benefit of this feature?

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Right gotcha. Cheers for that :wink:

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13 Dec 2009, 11:12
Help! Please. Xantia 1.8 cutting out.

by dowen » 04 Dec 2009, 20:16

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My 16v xantia drives really well, then, without warning it just cuts out, It can be alarming when overtaking on a motorway, or at junctions etc. Then immediately comes back to life. It is just as if the ignition had been switched off and on, not just one cylinder, the lot. Ive changed all plugs, and the coil pack, made no difference. So, I had a...

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MAP sensor in my Xantia was this type -->

I've seen in Xantia '99 (1.8 16V) where MAP sensor was this type -->

They both have 3 wires on the connector but connector type is different.
I think pin layout is also in different order.

PS: pics are from ebay, I'm not seller, not related to the sellers in any way :)...

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Last post by VertVega
12 Dec 2009, 22:48
suspension Q's

by deian » 05 Dec 2009, 15:22
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Hi all,

Right here we go... my car is the mk1 xantia 1.9td VSX with the hydractive 1(?) suspension, anyhow it has the button near the handbrake that supposedly makes the suspension soft/hard which as far as I understand is the difference between H1 and H2 where H2 is automatic with the switch making the soft sphere switch in sooner and holding it...

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RS have the e.valve transistors, and the buz11 one (comes back as something else, but the code must have changed), as for the L4705CV thats harder to find, i'll look at Farnell now.

I thought the back emf would eventually cause havoc in the ecu, so i will do the diode fix on the electrovalve cable before plugging in the ecu after getting the...
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Last post by deian
12 Dec 2009, 20:52
heater not working in citroen synergie

by marc00022 » 11 Dec 2009, 23:06

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the fan just doesnt wanna work :cry: :cry:

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hi i have been out all morning and the circuit board behind the hand controls which opperate blower speed/temp/direction i have had my digi reader on it and i have power going in but nothin cumin out to the blower? i have been to citroen and they priced the circuit board at £44! hopefully this should sort this problem...

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12 Dec 2009, 16:38
Small Xsara S1 Droplink Q

by citroenxm » 07 Dec 2009, 22:54

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Hi all

Got a small Xsara 1.4i S1 last edition question / query..

Its heavy on NEAR SIDE Drop links, as in constantly wearing them out... Ive put two on in about 8k miles...

What I DID notice though couple of weeks ago when I was dooing the CV Joint boot, is that when the steering is turned lock to lock the strut was turning that much it was...

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are both sides doing the same Paul, hasnt got broken springs has it wether this could cause the fault your are getting i dont know,

i would have thought left lock should strain the joints eaqualy as much or little as right lock

regards malcolm

ps. i fitted that BE3 gear box over the week end and all seems good, TAR

kind regardas
malcolm

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Last post by citronut
08 Dec 2009, 00:56
All I want for Xmas is... a reliable clutch ;-)

by GB » 05 Dec 2009, 01:35

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I've noticed that the clutch on my 54-reg C5 2.0HDI is slipping (total mileage: 53K miles) - not very much, but definitely noticeable when accelerating hard-ish in 3rd and 4th gears just above 2000rpm.

According to some internet forums (and What Car magazine), this seems to be a common fault with 2.0 HDI powered cars.

Anyone else had any...

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DMF's must be the most unnecessary development ever devised for an internal combustion engine !! They cause more problems than they solve and the customer ends up with the bill !! Problem is , there are lots of these technology bombs now waiting dormant in the newer generations of cars which will ultimately write them off prematurely because...

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Last post by HDI
07 Dec 2009, 23:49
Citroen ZX plip type

by Gnerk » 06 Dec 2009, 23:12

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Hi all,

Long time no post!

Well, the time finally came for the Mrs Gnerk's horrible Ford Ka and we consined it to the great scrap heap in the sky (£200 for an X reg).

I found a Citroen ZX diesel (no turbo) for £450 for her. But I beat the guy down (!) to £410 and since then myself and Dad have done the cambelt and associated pulleys plus all...

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If the plip has stopped working or you have lost it you could just get a remote central locking controller & wire it into the central locking circuit that the car already has....an easy solution without much expense.

Something like ......

Cheers.

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07 Dec 2009, 23:36
Lost cxm

by Deanxm » 17 Oct 2009, 20:54
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Has anyone been able to get onto Clubxm at all this evening?

D

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Hi Jim

Thought i noticed a few glitches on here tonight, Good luck with it all and if the worst happens we will see you over on CXM now its all working again :lol:

D
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07 Dec 2009, 21:28
Electric window woes

by Khal » 25 Nov 2009, 14:03
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Not my first post but it has been a while and I lost my details, anyway...

My M reg Xantia 2.0i auto has been giving my woeful electrical skills a bit of a challenge. Having just successfully completed the blower mod all the electric windows packed up. After much effort I have managed to (I think) narrow the problem down to the the common supply...

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Have a close look at the front page of the forum for recognition of the milestone :wink:
.

Thankyou very much for putting my name up in lights :) :)

Pleased as i am, i hope to see the previous Forum Front Page restored to its rightful place soonish :D

As for the Golden Sphere, that could be described as appropriate,seeing as i often make a...
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Last post by admiral51
07 Dec 2009, 21:20
Xantia PAS Pinion Valve Removal

by addo » 07 Dec 2009, 11:04

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I know a good few people here have swapped theirs over or even kitted it.

What I am hoping to hear, is how feasible it is to do on the street. Are the pinion valve to rack housing bolts FT, or just tight?

Any other snags with valve removal when working under the car like this (with due acknowledgement of the usual safety concerns)?

Thanks,...

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no addo not tight through corrosion, these pipe nuts are always very very FT tight,

and they are 12mm and yes Gedore are very good qualaty, mind if the 12mm one is to long i would begrudge cutting one of them down to fit,

my one is a cheap droped forged spanner i cut down years ago for a similar job, it is now about 4inch's long,
but as i did i...

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Last post by citronut
07 Dec 2009, 20:49
Radiator fans coming on

by rmunns » 07 Dec 2009, 17:22

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Year 2000 Hdi90 manual box. 44000miles. Temperature gauge runs just under an indicated 90degrees but, from cold, it takes 3 miles or so before the gauge gets up. Even at this time of year, the radiator fans come on more-than occasionally.
For certain thermostat hasn't ever been replaced. Should I?

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I am assuming that when you put the controls to 'demist', the aircon switch light doesn't come on, only if aircon switch is depressed?

That's correct!

James

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Last post by Sl4yer
07 Dec 2009, 20:43
Graunchy "Arrrgh" noise

by davewithington » 07 Dec 2009, 17:17

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Fitted the new accumulator sphere on Saturday, and did about 100 miles yesterday, motorway and A roads.

The ride is superb. my wife is most impressed, and the car stays up longer than it did. However... The bit the sphere is screwed onto is the regulator I believe? At intervals of about 4/5 seconds there's a noise I can best describe as a sort of...

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Its usualy due to internal leakage in the hydraulic system, could be the electrovalves, brake valve or suspension cylinder leakage. Mine tick faster than they should but they drive OK so I don't worry.

Peter

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07 Dec 2009, 19:55
lack of power but no warning light

by hdirob » 06 Dec 2009, 21:19

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Hi all

starting to get occassional bit of problem when on motorway and put foot down to overtake or get bit of extra speed the engine seems to be very flat for a while then you feel it kick in a set of like everything is fine.

doesn,t do it every time about 1 in 10 at a guess ..... seems to be if i rev over 3500 and then change gear it is very...

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I have a similar problem on mine , tried a number of things without sucess so far. However , yours sounds like it may be the MAF sensor.

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Last post by HDI
07 Dec 2009, 19:08
Xsara xud engine and vacuum brake problem

by xsara98 » 06 Dec 2009, 20:31

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Hello,

Im new on here and I hope someone can help with a problem with my xsara 1998, running a xud9te engine.

I will set the scene, basically the aux drive belt failed on the motorway at speed and with a loss of power the engine would start but not idle.

I assumed that part of the belt had caused the cambelt to skip so it was recover home.,...

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fingers and every thing elss crossed you aint got a snapped cam shaft then,

i know you say the engine is running now

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
07 Dec 2009, 14:56
Xantia bumper trim NOW SORTED! Yey

by trooper30 » 06 Dec 2009, 15:00
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Hi fellas, just picked up my latest Xantia from a fellow member, cheeres Steve :D
But its had a little knock on the front bumber and part of the trim has come off. I think it can be popped back on somehow but wondered if any of you guys new if there was some method for this? Dont really wanna start banging it and have it crack on me, Take a look...

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Now we (I also) know for sure how that part is fixed.

As a new Xantia owner you should get a Haynes manual but don't believe everything written there.
Forum members know better :lol:

Tip: If you want to view part drawings like the one I've sent in prev. page then you should also join/get user account
for service citroen pages (...
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Last post by VertVega
07 Dec 2009, 10:57
Moving a Xantia S1 immobiliser keypad

by wainy » 02 Dec 2009, 18:11
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Hi,

Has anyone successfully moved the location of the immobiliser keypad on a S1 Xantia? I'm wanting to move it to the space on the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column, below the switches for locking the rear elec windows and alarm, if that makes sense :?: .

Is it possible and what's the best way to approach it? Want to make...

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The code is stored in the injection ECU/diesel pump module but if you have the right electronic gear you can apparently interrogate the keypad & find out the last code that ulocked whatever ECU it was connected to. Apart from that the keypad is basically just an input device, a bit like a telephone, no matter what phone you plug into your...
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Last post by wheeler
07 Dec 2009, 10:28
xantia alarm

by Chevron Terry » 07 Dec 2009, 10:06

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Hi , I have just changed the battery on my series 1 xantia .
The alarm now seems to have a mind of its own .
can I take the fuse out or dissarm it some other way , to get home tonight . where would the fuse be ?
cheers
Terry .

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The usual cause of the alarm going off unnecessarily is faulty interior movement sensors, you can establish whether that is the case by pressing the button on the dash (hold it until the alarm light stays on) to the right of the wheel just prior to getting out.

If your Xantia is an early one there will be keyhole built into the windscreen scuttle...

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Last post by DickieG
07 Dec 2009, 10:13
Hydraulic pump woes

by BSM » 04 Dec 2009, 08:27

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Hi all, after having a leak that turned into a pump rebuild that would have meant a new pump had it not been for Citrojim and citroenxm (thanks again Jim and citroenxm, Nik said Hi :-) ) my girlfriends parents have the car back...but

The brakes are a lot better (I'm told) but the power steering is intermittant dependant on revs?? Most of the time...

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Unlikely Simon, they are all have subtle differences.

Best to give Martin at Pleiades a call. he's only up in Sawtry and he will check and recondition your pump for you.

That's a lot better than taking a chance on an eBay pump. As I say, you're welcome to the one I have here to try.

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07 Dec 2009, 09:38
Xantia track control arm bushes.

by Brigsygtt » 09 Nov 2009, 18:48

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Need to do my tca bushes on my xantia asap as there knocking like a gooden.

Im going to order the bushes from gsf as there a lot cheaper than my local motorfactors. Looking at the website there are two different tca mushroom bushes?

N42227A FR TR CON ARM BUSH-FR XANTIA(MUSHROOM SHAPE)

N42227 FR CONT ARM FR BUSH XANTIA FRONT BUSH (MUSHROOM...

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Cheers for the pic addo, my tyre to arch gap doesnt look too different to yours in the pic. Mine was a bit lower on the passenger side before i replaced the p-bush could have been down to the lack of tension on the bush before?

Ill get the tape measure on it tomorrow 8)

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06 Dec 2009, 23:58
Airbag warning light

by trooper30 » 06 Dec 2009, 22:21

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On the dash my side airbag warning light is on! Dunno if its a similar thing but i know on fords you unplug them under the seat, clean the connections plug them back in ant the light goes out.
Anyone know if its a similar case with this? :D

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Hi

Yes it is the useual thing on these aswell, its common on the Xantias after a seat move, unplug them and re plug them and it should be fine..

Paul

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06 Dec 2009, 22:35
1996 Xantia 1.9 LX TD estate O/S/F sphere gushing LHM..HELP!

by Pikeyxantia » 29 Nov 2009, 17:30

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Hi all, any help and suggestions will be greatly welcomed.
I bought my first Xantia yesterday, drove it home, all well, suspension hard and bumpy so I resigned myself to new spheres and have been reading up on here you recommendations on how to do it.
I went out and did the Citroaerobics, and noticed steam coming up from under the bonnet. I turned...

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Guys, thanks for all your help and support, I now have a Xantia that has a lovely smooth ride. I could not get the recommended tool, however, found that some special oil filter mole grips managed to bind in tight enough to take a little persuasion with a hammer, and the rear spheres were changed in under 15 minutes!!
Xac, Lurchy and Citrojim, many...

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06 Dec 2009, 20:32
Ride Height Problem

by Old-Guy » 06 Dec 2009, 17:09

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When I set the height control to Intermediate (one back from Normal) the rear (I think) only goes up to Service High. So I have to wait for maybe 20 seconds for it to settle back to Normal before moving off. Not only irritating, but there's the risk that I'll forget to wait, drop off the curb and do some damage.

I do fairly regular Citarobics,...

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Oops - hoist with my own whatsit (height control) :oops: :oops: :oops:

I've now done what I should have done in the first place - look back at the notes I made in January when I had this 'problem' before. I don't have a 'problem' (nor probably do you) - here's what I wrote: -

To check the suspension heights ‘properly’ by the book, means...

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06 Dec 2009, 19:47
Turbo Gone ?

by pikecrazy » 06 Dec 2009, 15:47

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Lost power today on motorway :(

No warning lights , just no whine from the turbo and a bit of black smoke.

Still runs ok but no power :evil:

Any pointers ...............

Oh and its the 90bhp Dispatch hdi van

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Same thing happened to my trany, made a very slight graunchy sound at high revs for a few minutes then the turbo siezed solid, turned out that the oil feed filter cartridge (like the ones you get pushed into the mating surface of the head on XU's for the valve gear) blocked, this starved the turbo and they dont last two minutes without oil, it...

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06 Dec 2009, 17:57
The difference between Mk1 or Mk 2, Early & Later, x1 &a

by AbangCorp » 05 Dec 2009, 01:43

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There so many variance if we consider all aspect

the option is also differ from one another
i am gifted to bought a france / cbu xantia

hmm, call me noob

what is the difference between Mk1 and Mk2
hynes manual says early model and later model

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Xantia 1.9TD CBU ’95 (hydractive, 8 sphere...

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and from 1997 R reg Mk.1 cars, these gained rear spoiler and Alloys with suede trim as a Mk.1 run out model!!

Not quite Paul, maybe from SX spec upwards?
My Late '97 Mk1 has a lot of the extra goodies to get them out of the showroom but not a rear spoiler or alloy wheels. Mine was built in Oct/Nov '97.

Another couple of subtle changes to the...

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06 Dec 2009, 16:22
Blower Motor

by cox377 » 04 Dec 2009, 16:44

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Hello All,

Me a again, this one has got me stumped.

The blower motor, if a 12V life is put into the large red cable going into the blower motor, this should cause the motor to spin? Assuming that the earth is connected and tested as being good?

CoXen

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have i read wrong, the blower motor can be repaired?

my blower is not so strong now, and vibrates. I think it would perform better if its not vibrate too loud on higher speed.

The vibrate is similar to the old aircond

degedegedegedegedege......
Based on the accuracy of your description, could it be that a foreing object is obstructing the...

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06 Dec 2009, 09:55
Random fan

by Stempy » 03 Dec 2009, 21:25

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My blower fan seems to be going a bit random and can't decide what speed to run at. Seems to happen when it thinks it needs to change temperature, which makes me think it could be a sensor going duff, but if someone knows otherwise I'd be grateful for the input. This is the Xantia BTW with climate control.

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I've not had a problem getting my Lexia to communicate with the A/C ECU, IIRC it shows inside cabin + vent + footwell + outside + evaporator temperatures as well as the position of the switch. The only way you'll know whether its the Lexia or the car is to test the Lexia on another car.

That's interesting Richard. Thanks.

James

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06 Dec 2009, 01:06
CCC National 2010

by DickieG » 27 Nov 2009, 15:45

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The CCC have set the date for the National Rally 2010, it will be held over the weekend of 17-18 July, at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, put it in your diary now!

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NO camping on site though!
Are you sure about that? Adrian Chapman who's involved in organsing it says that camping is available.

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06 Dec 2009, 00:51
Xant for sale, see for sales! LAST CHANCE FOR £650

by stevetheskaterboy » 22 Nov 2009, 18:41

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Hey all, just got back from finland. got back to find that I have been made redundant so im afraid to say that the xant is now going up for sale.

I will be posting the info in the cars for sale section.

steve

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Sold!!

I'm gutted to see it go but I'm glad its going to a good home. Its leaving on sat so u may find me crying in a corner haha

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05 Dec 2009, 13:52
Glad I checked this.

by lexi » 03 Dec 2009, 20:15
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Had a drop link to replace as I could hear it knocking. On replacing it today it was rather bent. Never seen that on any of mine before.

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I can't wait to show John (jgra) some of the barely-rusted forty year old tin that's around.

:lol:

leaving in 4 days! (although not in Oz till 6th Jan)
sorry to hijack :)

Ah ha, thats why you couldn't make up here then John! Saving for the LOVLY journey!

Have a great time! ALL the best!#

Paul
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05 Dec 2009, 10:41
xantia 1.9 n/a running fault

by transit ev » 30 Nov 2009, 15:01

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My 1996 1.9 non turbo diesel xantia has just started playing up, the engine is hard to start & when it does start it wont rev you can hold your foot flat on the floor & nothing happens then eventually it will rev & runs perfect above 1500rpm but as soon as you let the revs drop below this it will not rev again & runs realy lumpy. Has anyone out...

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Does it have a Bosch pump? if so check the injector leak off pipes.

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Last post by Peter.N.
05 Dec 2009, 00:55
heater stone cold

by les » 28 Nov 2009, 15:59

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hi all looking for ideas on a cold heater on 93 xantia td new thermostat fitted system drained flushed rad and matrix with hose pipe re filled and bled system still cold heater am i looking at a blocked matrix when i put the hose pipe on to the matrix top pipe water came from bottom pipe could it still be blocked despite this both hoses to matrix...

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Les,
I have the same problem. I just get minimal warm air. Mine is a slapper too...

Err, sorry Mrs not you... :oops:

Have you managed to sort yours yet?

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Last post by Martin Beevers
04 Dec 2009, 17:34
Will HP fit 2.1TD?

by MikeT » 03 Dec 2009, 13:26

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I've been asked if this pump will fit a 2.1TD (S reg) which I don't know the answer to. Anyone know or do we need more info?

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So that's why there's so many variants, I'm sure Citroen have their reasons. Thanks for explaining the possible differences, Martin. Lesson learned.

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Last post by MikeT
04 Dec 2009, 16:35

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