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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

by handyman » 09 Sep 2006, 13:01
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On a recent journey through France, my Activa developed a problem which showed itself as a lack of power, almost as if the car did not have a Turbo fitted!
Any revs above 3K really made the engine run uncomfortably. There is no kick from the Turbo and the car was struggling to get uphills without changing down from top gear.
The engine starts...

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You wont get much air at idle because the engine needs to be under load to produce boost. The boost control valve is bolted near the OS susepension sphere.
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23 Jun 2009, 10:04
Fast accumulator ticking but its not the sphere....?

by vince » 21 Jun 2009, 08:34

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Hi guys, at the moment my accumulator is clicking every 8 seconds when idling on level ground with just the handbrake on. The LHM level is spot on and i cant see any leaks anywhere....? I know its not the sphere as this was pressure tested at Jims last weekend and its still as new on 62bar

What else could it be?

It has always been fine at 30...

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Hi Simon -

Long time no see ... 8)

I haven't gone yet 8)

I was wondering if it would at all be possible to re-finish the needle and seat in the valve ?
After all its no worse than the earlier type carburetor float needle valves which are known to leak and thus flood the carburetor after years of service.
I suppose it's possible, although I...

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23 Jun 2009, 06:57
19td engine change

by dieseldoggy » 21 Jun 2009, 12:45

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hi whats a reasonable price to change engine on zanty 1.9td? others out just needs pump installing. i think already sett up on marks as he normally leaves them done.or someone closish to me that can do job. i'm in E london. how hard are they to take out of top instead of underneath? did take a m16i out of a bx out top as flat on floor all pipes...

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a fair cop :D

I can park mine on a rough track here and get the wheel off the ground without a jack , quite suprised when I first noticed this :lol:

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Last post by jgra1
23 Jun 2009, 00:51
2.1 with EPIC fault?

by TigerTim » 22 Jun 2009, 11:08

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My 2.1 Td Xantia is having rough running and stalling problems that have got progressively worse over the last few months. I'm presuming my Epic pump has thrown a fit and won't keep going for much longer :(

I am considering changing to the Bosch pump, especially as it'll be nice to tweak the power a bit. Is it a reasonably easy thing or are...

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If you do decide to go down the Bosch route, they are fairly straightforward to fit but you will require the Bosch injector pipes as well, and if you are a purist, the injectors - finding one is likely to be the problem.

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Last post by Peter.N.
22 Jun 2009, 16:00
Clutch on Hdi Xantia

by rmunns » 20 Jun 2009, 22:25

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Just driven my new purchase (2000 Hdi 90 Forte) from Doncaster to near Bordeaux. 871 miles. Really pleased, it's one owner , only 38000miles and has complete main dealer history. Even a full print-out from the dealer's computer.

So far so good.

But, on closer examination, the main dealer commented (april 2009):

faults noticed while work...

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HDi 110 and 1.9TD same principal, but different clutch units. The HDi 110 has a separate release bearing that has to be snapped into place after fitting, whereas the 1.9TD comes with the bearing fitted, and the release fork has to be 'persuaded' to engage when refitting the box :? . I suspect the HDi 110 clutch is beefier to cope with big increase...

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Last post by RichardW
22 Jun 2009, 12:30
Xsara Picasso Wheel vibration

by tomthered » 21 Jun 2009, 20:50

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As the subject says I have a vibration on my front drivers offside wheel. This only manifests itself when I turn left and the wheel vibrates. I know the balancing is not to blame as I have put a brand new tyre on with freshly balanced weights on. When I drive at 58-68 mph on a motorway and I turn the steering wheel slightly to the left its quite...

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try this link if it works, you will see a picy of a picaso steering rack,

at the kneck of the track rod end there is a nut (usualy about a 19mm),
just crack this nut off but do not spin it along the thread in the slightest, as this will give you a guide to were to adjust the new TRE to get the tracking set to were it was before you started,...

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Last post by citronut
22 Jun 2009, 11:37
c5 hdi clutch adjustment

by sportingfiat » 20 Jun 2009, 23:10

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is there any way to adjust/bleed the clutch on a 2.0 hdi c5?

sometimes seems to be catchin/ crunching going into 2nd/3rd

got a reciept for a new cluych approx 18k ago

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I had this problem on my MK2 Activa and had a set of replacement cables to fit but the car was sold before I did the job and the cables went with it. I don't think the present owner has swapped them yet. Gareth?

Nope, still sitting in the roof of my garage. Does still crunch sometimes but moresore if its rushed, not a problem normally.

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Last post by XantiaMan
22 Jun 2009, 10:50
1994 Xantia half shaft bearing

by citroenxm » 21 Jun 2009, 17:57

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Hi all..

(Thats the 1.9td in my signiture) 208k, and my half shaft bearing has collapsed, firstly indicated by a vibrating noise comming into the cabin, but confirmed with attempting a clutch change and the half shaft wont come out..

got the gearbox off the shaft, but going to have to take the bearing carrier and shaft off complete and get it...

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hi Paul
i would have thought if the int bearing has completly colapsed you would be able to pull the shaft out leaveing the int bearing outter race in sittue, then once the shaft is out of the way pull/drift the outter race out,
regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
22 Jun 2009, 07:47
HDI cam belt change help

by howiedean » 15 Jun 2009, 19:11

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Hi,
I'm looking for someone who would be able to replace the cam belt on my Xantia HDI. I'm based in Lincolnshire but can travel if needed.
I would supply the bits and pay for the labour.

Many thanks,

Howie

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Ive done a few now, but Im over on Anglesey... North Wales...

I bit further west then Black pool.... :?

Paul

Paul,
Thanks for the offer, yes its a bit too far away :wink:

Regards

Howie

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21 Jun 2009, 19:50
Xantia brake pipe diameters?

by RichardW » 19 Jun 2009, 13:20

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It's possible the larger ones are for ABS equipped cars? I know the rear brake feed pipe is larger for ABS cars.

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4.75mm (more correctly : 4.76mm) is the standard 3/16 brake pipe dimension used on almost any car.

EXCEPT hydraulic Citroens :roll:
Hydraulic Citroens uses 2 proprietary pipe dimensions :
3.5mm for standard hydraulic piping
4.5mm for ABS brakes, some intermediate (sfaety valve) and earlier type servo assist steering piping.

It is in fact very...

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Last post by AndersDK
21 Jun 2009, 14:16
A call for help from Activa owners

by TehAgent » 19 Jun 2009, 12:55
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I own a 406 2lt turbo exec, with the same engine as a activa. now the problem i have is no boost to my turbo, this problem first reared its head about 6 weeks ago, when the turbo decided that it didn't want to do anything, next day it was fine again? but now its back.

Now Ive had it on a Lexia (thanks CitroJim :) ) and it returned the fault short...

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I'm home in the morning Ian but I'll be busy on my V6. As I say, you're welcome to come and have a look at a semi-dismantled turbo and an ECU check but that's about all I'll have time to do today...

This afternoon I'm away...
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Last post by CitroJim
21 Jun 2009, 07:59
And something else...rad fans...the replacement of!!

by Nuneatonrob » 02 Jun 2009, 12:57

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Oh yes, I need to replace the rad fans, or at least one of them. I have got two spare sets from a ZX and a 306, so hopefully from all of those I can get a good working set.

Question is how best to replace them? The car has A/C (doesn't work) so i didn't really want to have to remove the rads, so was thinking it may be easier to remove the bumper...

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I realised that I could modify a small 1/4 drive socket to get to these nuts by only removing the grill then the fans come out.Allan

Best way to modify said socket is to grind a couple of flats on it to take a spanner.

This method also works great on a MK1 but there is only just and just room to slip the motor out. Possibly one of those jobs...

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Last post by CitroJim
20 Jun 2009, 21:43
Keyfob

by allanmc » 20 Jun 2009, 14:23

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I am looking for Xantia Keyfob Programming

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Tried it no result found
Try the words xantia plip program and use the search for all words button.

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Last post by xantia_v6
20 Jun 2009, 20:00
Citroen pipes in all sizes

by DHallworth » 19 Jun 2009, 00:20

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We are examining a deal with a supplier to allow us to offer all sizes of Citroen pipes i.e. 3.5/4.5/6mm in either thick wall copper or cupronickel.
Obviously they can also do non-Citroen pipes in imperial or metric sizes & fittings.

Further we can explore the possibility of having a kit of pipes by model made available if we can supply all the...

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So where would one look to find a citroen flare tool, and how much are they?, ebay seems to be mostly imperial. Having looked under my car at a couple of the pipes i wish i hadnt, and now believe that at least two of them need replacement soonest due to serious rust!

You're getting me worried!
I'll have to have a nose when I replace my rear...

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Last post by red_dwarfers
20 Jun 2009, 19:02
central locking

by allanmc » 20 Jun 2009, 09:28

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I have a Xantia 2ltr HDI, the other day my remote key stopped working so I replaced the battery still didnt work so tried my spare key it worked a few times then stopped, can you tell me how to find the fault, without going to Citroen Thanks Allan

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I always had the idea that it was only the S1 Xantias that could be reprogrammed with the old 'pointing to the IR sensor with the ignition on' job and the S2s with the lexia?
Saying that though, isn't the keyfob hard coded with a code and the car is then programmed to accept that code with all Xantias?
If you replaced the battery on your main one...

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Last post by red_dwarfers
20 Jun 2009, 14:21
saxo headlight fuses

by weety » 16 Jun 2009, 16:24

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sorry dozy question but i havent got a manual for it.... goes the nearside high beam headlight have its own fuse....if it does what fuse number is it (oh and where is the fuse box :twisted: )

cheers

peter

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The Fusebox concerning the headlights is situated in the engine compartment & are as follows F12 = LH Main beam. F13= RH main beam. F14 = LH Dipped beam. F15 =RH Dipped beam. All are 10A Fuses. The fusebox in question is situated beside the battery. Another fusebox (not applicable to the headligts) is situated uncer the facia, on the passenger...

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Last post by jmd
20 Jun 2009, 13:49
Throttle Position Sensor spec

by MikeT » 20 Jun 2009, 10:59

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My battery is a bit low, reading 12.3v at the moment so could do with an overnight charge but I've been told this shouldn't make a difference to the 5V control voltage fed to the TPS.

So why am I only seeing 3.03v maximum from the output when I hold the acclerator spindle fully open? I've been told this should be at least 4.5V. From closed to...

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Mike.

PM me your email address, I have some info that will assist you.

Looking at the ECU pins.
Pin 1- Ignition on 5V
Pin 2- Ignition on acc pedal released 1V
Pin 2- Ignition on acc pedal depressed 2.9V
Pin19-Ignition nn 0V

These are figures for the 406. However it states its for DHX engines so I would imagine Citroen will be the same.

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20 Jun 2009, 11:55
Intermittent engine start on a diesel r reg xantia 1.9td

by Steviebax » 19 Jun 2009, 17:59

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Hi folks.

I've got a strange issue with my xantia. When it's cold starting there's no problem - the heater plugs work and the engine turns over strongly and starts maybe after 2 or 3 turns. However if l drive it for a few minutes until it's warm for example, stop it and then try to start it again a few minutes later it does one of two things....

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The best way to check for an earthing problem would be to connect a voltmeter between the starter motor body and battery negative. If everything's OK, the meter should read near zero when operating the starter. If you get a significant reading, increasing when the starter is sluggish, you'll know for certain that there's a bad earth.

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Last post by dnsey
20 Jun 2009, 07:47
rev counter

by Bren » 19 Jun 2009, 12:30

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does anybody know where it connects to the gearbox? Mine has become intermittent, especially when the engine is hot and I need to investigate.

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The problem could well be to be caused by the 2 pin plug on the lead from the sensor. End of the cylinder head just above the gearbox. Give it a good clean and a smear of grease

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Last post by Peter.N.
19 Jun 2009, 22:28
Enigine mountings

by Stempy » 18 Jun 2009, 14:47

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Anyone know if the rubber bushings on the top engine tie bar assembly on a V6 are available separately? Seem it's only available as a complete assembly from the homeland at an unacceptable amount of ££££'s. I bought a standard engine mounting bush but it's bigger than both the ones fitted to the tie bar.

I've currently use a combination of...

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The larger of the two top mount bushings is just slightly smaller than the standard engine mounting bush so it wont quite fit. Also, the standard engine mount item has a steel ring right around it whereas the top mount bush has only two curved steel plates on either side.

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19 Jun 2009, 09:29
Radius arm bearings?

by lexi » 17 Jun 2009, 20:55
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Have now replaced all the spheres on 1.9td estate in last 10k.

The two rear ones I did today. I suspected them less than perfect. Reason was that on going round slow corners with very rough holes in road you would hit one a certain way and get a loud thump which went through the car...............as though you had hit a huge pothole.

I was...

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Sounds like a better idea Martin, something like EP 140 steering box oil, if they still make it. All the bearings I have replaced have been bone dry so I thought the grease might 'creep' into them.

The first one I ever did which was a CX spawned the idea with me of drilling a hole and either fitting a grease nipple or doing as you did - but of...
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Last post by Peter.N.
19 Jun 2009, 09:21
Wiring query

by petercook44 » 18 Jun 2009, 19:50

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Underneath carpet on nearside is alarm control unit? What is thinner section green with yellow trace wire for?
Car is Xantia 1.8i lx mk1

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Green with a yellow stripe, is almost certainly a ground wire.

Is it an 11BL or a 2CV?

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Last post by addo
18 Jun 2009, 22:23
XM site

by FrenchLeave » 12 Jun 2009, 17:16

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Oh! Oh!, Ciaran's XM site is down :cry:

My home from home has collapsed around my ears again.

Is it catching? or what?

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No, you'r right, I think perhaps Ciaran forgot to put a shilling in the meter. :D

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Last post by Peter.N.
18 Jun 2009, 21:37
Window drops out

by Xaccers » 17 Jun 2009, 09:49

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After fitting the proper electric window motor unit to Juliet, I was enjoying the warm weather yesterday when I picked up my young lady.
The window was down, and when she closed the door there was a thunk as it bounced off the motor unit.
Got home and re-attached it, but the clip doesn't hold it.
Any idea where I can get a new clip from?

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That's the blighter!
I've crimped mine together and it seems to be holding.
Will see how it goes.

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18 Jun 2009, 21:01
Xantia front struts

by artj » 16 Jun 2009, 10:34
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Does anyone know a source of reasonably priced Xantia frony struts(new)? GSF used to do them for around £100 but I was just told the only struts they sell are £245+ VAT each

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Just spent two weeks in Normandy where XMs are-still fairly common-mostly sitting completely down when parked
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18 Jun 2009, 17:26
V6 Timing Belt Tensioner Question

by CitroJim » 27 Apr 2009, 20:05
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Back to working on my favourite subject now :D

This evening I removed the cambelt (full photo guide to follow both on here and Club-XM) to check the condition of the tensioners and the water pump as I'm soon to submit a (large) spares order.

Firstly, I found the pump and tensioners in very good condition and as they're on my car I'll risk just...

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Can someone post a link to that, google did not seem to jump straight to it...

PM sent in relation to this :wink:
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18 Jun 2009, 13:03
Been regassed

by Stempy » 17 Jun 2009, 21:58

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Took the V6 to Kwik Fit today for a regass of the aircon as there were bubbles in the sight glass. They removed 525 grammes of refrigerant and 3ml of oil, did a 20 minute vacuum test for leaks and recharged with 825 grammes of gas and 13ml of oil, so it did appear that it was a bit low. Works a treat now and all for £45. :D

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Anyway bottom line is the AC works, but I don’t think its correct, I see nothing in my site glass, I mean absolutely nothing, but the AC still blows icy cold.

Pretty sure you won't if the system is full, ie no space for bubbles.
Cassy has no bubbles after having her system regassed.
Next month I'll be taking the other two to have theirs done.

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Last post by Xaccers
18 Jun 2009, 11:42
Sphere Gas in LDS Fluid

by JT » 12 Jun 2009, 15:05

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My learned friends I have a problem.
I had a pair of new front spheres for my C5 2 litre diesel HDI sitting on my garage shelf for the last three years and last week I decided to put them in. Can't remember why I didn't put them in before now. Anyway, after putting them in, the front suspension was rock solid on the road. ( Bone Shuddering) It was...

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Garage recommendation split off into Recommended Garages & Services

Here .

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Last post by myglaren
18 Jun 2009, 07:04
Xantia 1.9d sell or scrap

by admiral51 » 16 Jun 2009, 21:43

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First and foremost Mods feel free to move to another section :lol: :lol:

I have a 1996 1.9d thats done 200k and need some advice from you generous people :) :)
I can no longer try to run 3 Xantias and this is the unfortunate one picked for sacrafice :cry: :cry:
It has done a few miles but everything works has 4 months MOT and 4 months Tax and...

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Thanks for the input lads :) :)
also try putting her on the veggie oil forum as well for some more interest. I'd personally keep her and run her on veg and just take another off the road :)

Ive got a caravan that i really need to use the TD with and ive spent a fair bit of folding on that one :lol: :lol:
The other is the VSX and thats just...

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17 Jun 2009, 22:48
Xantia plastic lock things - how to put on

by JamesQB » 14 Jun 2009, 15:11

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Hi,

Don't suppose anyone has ever managed to discover the secret to removing the plastic lock button things that are on the top sill of the door interior, without breaking them? When I have to remove the door trim in Xantias, that part has to come off and is a nightmare, and I normally break it.

More relevant at the moment is if anyone knows how...

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Hi All

The XM uses a very similar button with seperate plastic grip.
You can get the grips in a pack of 10 but need to know the Citroen part number to order them as they are not listed on the parts list.
On my next scrap yard visit I will try to take a look at an Xantia one and see how different it is.

John

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Last post by xmexclusive
17 Jun 2009, 20:10
Front brakes finished

by Stempy » 16 Jun 2009, 17:01

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Well front brake overhaul is complete, I've been a bit of a tart and they've ended up looking like this.

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Nice :)
What alloys do you have there?

They are TSW's, standard diameter and half an inch wider so tyre size remains standard.

BTW the site hosting the pics is down at present so they may not show for a while :roll:

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Last post by Stempy
16 Jun 2009, 18:43
ZX rear suspesion uneven (more info added, odd things)

by oscarloco » 06 Jun 2009, 05:01

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Hi guys, I ran into some trouble on the good ol' ZX. I feel like one side of the rear suspension is softer than the other. It's not the dampers as I replaced them both on september 2008. But it feels like the passenger side is bouncier.

I also get more oversteer when turning right than when turning left and when braking hard, the passenger side...

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Dare I say it? Extra weight? :D

Yeah, I tought of that but I prefered not to say anything to my wife. I lack the Matrix-like skills for dodging plates, pans and knifes :lol:

Now seriously, I was thinking that maybe there is something loose that when I drive the car hard goes into place again and stops bothering for a while. The thing is I'm...

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16 Jun 2009, 16:25
Another radio oddity

by firstrebel » 15 Jun 2009, 20:43

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I have the 3030RDS radio and I found by accident, and annoyance, that if I hold down the + or - on the steering wheel volume control button that it actually changes the radio channels. I don't think it should as there is another button for that. Tapping the button works OK, increases or decreases the volume, as it should. Nothing in the manual...

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I wonder if it is the radio as the volume sometimes goes up and down for no reason.

Bob

Or a dodgy rotary cable at the steering wheel end?

I think I posted before about a similar problem I saw on a Picasso I took a test drive in. Every time you turned a corner the radio muted...

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Last post by Ross_K
16 Jun 2009, 13:07
Effect of diesel in a petrol tank?

by Stempy » 30 Apr 2009, 20:42
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I've just come back from a couple of day working away and I find my Kangoo will barely run. SWMBO says is was working fine until she filled up with fuel, then it started playing up and only just got her the four miles home. I've checked the receipt and it definitely says unleaded so it's not her fault.

I can get it to run if I hold the throttle...

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well done for the refund Stempy , glad it's sorted now..

John
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Last post by jgra1
16 Jun 2009, 11:56
Citrojim help!

by Stempy » 14 Jun 2009, 16:33

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In the process of my brake overhaul I have discovered a leak from the gearbox. It seems to be coming from the banjo union on the end of the box, the one which can be seen under the nearside wheel arch. I guess there are a couple of compression washers on there but are they anything special or will any washer of the correct diameter do? Also, will...

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Well I found a couple of alloy crush washers of the exact dimensions in my now obsolete kit of BMW motorbike spares, they were for gearbox drain plug.

So made sure the surrounding are was scrupulously clean and removed said banjo. Just like you said Jim, a mere dribble of oil was lost. Fitted new washers and tightened to recommended torque of...

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16 Jun 2009, 11:01
WHATCH YOUR FINGERS

by citronut » 15 Jun 2009, 15:23
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i was attacted by Chris Salters D at Lttle Horwood yesterday(DS/SM ralley), which lopped the tip of my little pinky off, so have now named his D christian TEA HE,

up to that point i had a wounderfull weekend, and it was good to meet quite a number of the FCF'ees,

lots of very nice cars turned up

regards malcolm

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im going to have to find someone to scratch my bum and pick my hooter for a while, (no thats not an open invataion TEA HE) unless you are of the opposite gender and are of dolly bird proportions and willing, (dont tell the missus),

ps.
also a very big ask you will need to be able to make a good cup of tea

very kind regards
malcolm
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Last post by citronut
16 Jun 2009, 10:54
1.9TD Xantia engine running issues

by firstrebel » 28 May 2009, 07:14
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I have two small issues with the engine in my Xantia 1.9TD SX (built 3/1996, reg 1/1997). It has the Bosch mechanical fuel pump.

When warm it ticks over at about 850/900rpm but is 'lumpy'. You can feel the shimmer when sitting in the seat. To get a smooth tickover it needs to be at 1000rpm.

I get kangarooing when decelerating through certain...

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Thanks. I'll check that.

Bob
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Last post by firstrebel
15 Jun 2009, 20:39
The suspension gods

by vince » 14 Jun 2009, 21:42

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Just wanted to say a BIG THANKS to both Jim and Richard for discovering that my VSX has been stuck in hard mode since i bought it...and that must have been about a year ago now :shock: :lol: Honestly i thought it rode soft enough :P

After a quick ELIT and Lexia diagnosis, a spare diode fix it kit was sourced from Jim's boot :) and then fitted....

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Kev wrote
Glad to hear that nothing was up with the rear electrovalve!

i dont think they now this was ok as one of the electrovalve repair kits from Brian Primmer was fitted first before the rear valve was reconected

but it is good to here its all systems go on the susp side of things now Vince

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
15 Jun 2009, 14:41
Xantia Paint KPKCR advice required

by admiral51 » 14 Jun 2009, 22:03

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Hi All

Have finished the repair work on the damaged rear wheel arch in so much that im ready for the respraying but im a little confused as to which paint i need :oops: :oops:

I have a small tin of kpk that came with the car which states it is base and touch up paint.I have sprayed a bit of this on the removed door (damaged) and it looks the...

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The Halfrauds spray paints are a just as good quality as stealer. I got a Quartz metallic paint for a S2 xantia and did the bumpers, the result was pretty damm good!!!

paul

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Last post by citroenxm
15 Jun 2009, 10:06
2.0 HDI c5 110bhp Service at 112,500

by boristhespie » 18 May 2009, 17:48
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Okay so I need the car servicing but what with all the other things I simple can't afford the 350 quid it will cost AND probably some problems sorted and I suspect new breakpads fitted.

I was told this service was filter and oil changes. Can someone tell me, a non mechanical type, how easy it is to do some of this myself. I would like to learn...

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They all appear to be what you want, but you have missed the air filter
Not too sure about the oil - the 81kW appears to refer to the engine power, wasn't aware that there was an 81kW variant.
I use AC Delco (warning - .pdf!)
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Last post by myglaren
15 Jun 2009, 07:04
c5 colour code??

by sportingfiat » 14 Jun 2009, 21:08

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i have a 2001 (51) dark blue 2.0 hdi lx

ive looked all over the car but cannot find a colour code and have a couple of scratches etc i wnat to blend in

anyone got any idea ? ?

cheers

andy

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The code is on the label on one of the front door pillars that has the tyre pressures on it.

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Last post by wheeler
14 Jun 2009, 23:36
Xantia rear door check strap

by admiral51 » 14 Jun 2009, 21:40

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Have replaced the damaged n/s/r door on my VSX but the check strap has locked itself in the position of the door shut and now i cant get it to open itself. the door is fine but im assuming the strap has some sort of catch/latch on it.The problem is that to actually remove it and examine it it needs to be in the open position to enable it to be...

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Hi ianckt739

I will give that a try :) :)

Colin

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Last post by admiral51
14 Jun 2009, 23:01
Xantia reverse lights, weird problem.

by gotanothergrot » 08 Jun 2009, 12:41

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Reverse lights have not been working for some time so decided to have a look today. I decided to try a test light to establish if any power was getting through.
so with the tailgate raised ,trim removed wires exposed, next thing to put gear shift into reverse, ok now put side lights on................ what the ignition is off at key and the whole...

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Had a quick look today - sure enough, just the same as Graham's pictures (not quite as bad!) Red wire is broken (presumably the HRW feed) and the heavy green wire has broken insulation. Another job to tackle then.... Wonder why it affects the estates more than the hatches - perhaps the estate door works through a larger angle?

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Last post by RichardW
14 Jun 2009, 21:14
1.8 Cambelt HELP

by andydykes » 13 Jun 2009, 13:26
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In the process of doing my cambelt, I am over the mileage and been on borrowed time. Bit the bullet today.

Old belt looks worn compared to the new one. Replaced idler and tensioner but cannot get the belt on. All timeing marks set and locked in place. What do I need to do? I cannot release any more on the tensioner. The old one looks ok should I...

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That feels better doesn't it. :D
Not half! Thanks for help, hopefully job good for many more miles, was up to 83k and borrowed time :D
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14 Jun 2009, 16:10
Xantia Caliper drag

by lexi » 09 Jun 2009, 20:20

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I`ve got a very slight drag on the 1.9td estate. Rear N/S.

I have had a go with die grinder to remove ridge at inside circumference of disc. I thought the pads may be sticking on it. The squeak is intermittent. Never get it when raining or roads are wet.

IME N/S rear calipers get more of the grunge and seem to give trouble as a result. I have...

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sounds like the imfamous corosion build up between the calliper and susp arm, remove calliper clean/remove corosion them follow steve's (myglaren) sudgestion of placeing a thin plastic membrain and grease between calliper and arm, to try and prevent further build up

This is the way to go, since the problem is essentially electrolytic in nature....

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Last post by lolingram
14 Jun 2009, 14:36
Berlingo 1.9d oil consumption & questions.

by berlingo_neil » 29 Dec 2008, 01:06
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Hello there, i'm a newbie! :lol:

Recently acquired a 1997 Berlingo van, 1.9 xud? engine. It's got 100k on the clock & that's genuine, backed up by old MOT's & some service history. I not familiar with diesel Citroens - my cars a flat twin powered, normally!

It runs very well, but if i leave it overnight, especially in this cold weather it can...

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Neil,

I as wondering how often you change the engine oil on the Berlingo because I had oil disapearing under load if I neglected it past 3,000 miles.
Apparently engine oil starts to break down after 2,000 miles anyway, maybe increasing the frequency at which you change the oil might improve the situation although having said that you are topping...
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Last post by falling-out-with-my-car
14 Jun 2009, 14:24
2.1's

by dieseldoggy » 11 Jun 2009, 00:39
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hi what do you think of the 2.1 xantia's is it better or not than 1.9's? as think ive found one for me!!!

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Bar for not being able to burn veg, the Lucas EPIC is a very, very competent and good pump.

BUT they don't last forever like the Bosch...
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Last post by lolingram
14 Jun 2009, 11:24
Xantia 1.9td 1998 s1 clutch replacement.........Aargh

by admiral51 » 04 Mar 2009, 22:11
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Hi all help and advice is needed on the above topic :) :)

I have taken what seems to be the most common reply when asking for advice on the clutch replacement and decided to get someone to do it for me :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

All i need now is some pointers in which parts to source and which make are most favoured :)

I know i need the clutch...

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The 1.9TD clutch is a bit different to the HDi 110 - although the same in principal (pull operation rather than push) the 1.9TD is cable operated and the relase bearing is fixed to pressure plate. No need for a special tool on re-assembly - you just make sure the release fork fingers are in the right place and they slide in behind the release...
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Last post by RichardW
14 Jun 2009, 09:29
Actia?

by MikeT » 08 Jun 2009, 11:46

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I know little about the lexia other than what I read on here and also seeing JIm's in action but someone has mentioned having a pre-lexia tool that he thinks is called an Actia.

Does anyone know about these and is it worth pursuing if cheap enough?

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Shows how useful a good up-to-date ELIT is Wheeler. Personally, for run of the mill stuff, given the quick boot and self-powered nauture, I'd prefer an ELIT over the Lexia.

I've tried running the Lexia-2 software on a PC and it won't even boot :cry:

Uh! I'm confused I wouldn't expect the Lexia software to boot, it runs under win2K or XP.
The...

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Last post by cachaciero
13 Jun 2009, 22:46
Xantia rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

by xantia_v6 » 13 Jun 2009, 19:54

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I replaced my noisy rear wheel bearing today. It took less than an hour.

The replacement hub (GSF) does not come with a new grease cap, so I carefully removed and re-used the old one.

The nut was not as tight as some have reported, 1 Grunt with a 3 foot bar loosened it. The socket BTS should be 40mm (available on ebay), but I only had 41mm...

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The first one I bought online, and the GSF website is not very well organised for finding related parts. Many Xantia parts that are stocked to not appear when you search by car model. (try finding rear arm bearings listed under Xantia)

I had to return the first one because it was missing the nut and a ball bearing (probably a previous customer...

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Last post by xantia_v6
13 Jun 2009, 21:36

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