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Just bought a 1997 Citroen Xantia SX TD 1905 cc turbo manual and have found the heater and the rear window heater does not always work, which leaves me with a real problem in the mornings. Sometimes I have to switch the car off and then restart to get them to go. They seem to be linked - is this right?
Does anyone know of a good garage I can go to...

brought a diesil to go to work in stop the miles cranking up on the saxo. Came to start the saxo after about 14 days and it was dead jumped it like have done many times it fired 1st time no worries but ecu light came on but tihs has happened before (de-cat) was never limited just light came up but only when driving it, it was limited to 3000 had...

The car has started to mis-fire (stutter) at low revs in low gears and on hills. Seems to drive okay in higher revs and higher gears. Can anyone give me an idea what might be wrong?

I've removed the whole heater box housing in the past but that must've
been a while back now as I'm damned if I can remember how it was
fastened in!

I ask, as I will need to replace a matrix in my Activa and have tried a
dummy run with an AC estate I'm currently breaking! The dash is out
and the main loom across the dash has been unclipped...

Hi,

bit of a daft queston but I don't have a haynes for my ZX -

Am I right in making the assumption that to adjust the handbrake tension, you have to take the plastic surround off and there will be two cables with threaded ends on them?

Its very slack - to the point where you can hoik up the handbrake and it rolls on the slightest of inclines...

Hi, new to the site and the car, so please bear with me !! Just taken a 1993 Xantia non turbo diesel, with rear suspension problem, in that it will not rise from the lowest position, I have been told that it may do after time when driven, I have also been told that if I jack the car up it will stay up for a couple of days and then drop again, can...

Hi Guys & Gals,

First of all, a Happy new year to all members.

Does anyone have diagrams of the various Xantia steering racks :?:

I obtained a rack which is from a 99 Xantia which has a different Pinion valve and rack design.
My rack has the power ram bolted onto the rack which i believe is the option for several years poss btn 93 - 98,...

Citroen Xantia 1.8i Dimension 1996 Petrol Hatchback

The car has started to mis-fire (stutter) at low revs in low gears and on hills. Seems to drive okay in higher revs and higher gears. Can anyone suggest what the problem is ?

Hi and thanks for helping, my wife has got a 96 Xantia 1.9td and have now got total light failure all headlights dip/full and sidelights (and maybe the codepad too) all fuses are okay, not that they would all go but looked at them anyway, if you can help please email Richard VWman@monervision.co.uk

Hi,

The passenger side washer nozzle snapped where the tube goes on. I am going to get new nozzles but was wondering if there were any tips on how to remove and replace these nozzles? It looks like they are just pressed in but I don't want to damage anything in removal or fitting.

Any tips greatly appreciated!

Hopefully somebody can help with my 2000 Xantia 2.0 HDiSX hatchback problem.

The button which is pressed to release the rear hatchback lid, now has to be pressed virtually as far as it will go, before it will - just - release the catch and open the door.

How can this be adjusted, so it only needs pressing in half way to release, like the last...

I'm the proud owner of a 96 (n reg) ZX Volcane 2.0 8v. I love the car but have noticed an odd noise whilst accelerating. It normally happens about 4000 rpm and sounds like a plastic rattle noise coming from the gear stick. I've tried alsorts to stop it but nothing seems to work. Does it sound like there is an issue with the gearbox? The car has...

hi, just noticed something during this frosty snap. when i start up and set off in the morning. my steering is considerably stiff for about 4 minutes. any reason? thanks tom. 99, 2.1td.

hey guys me again, i've had the rear ride height adjusted in work the rear is riding better than before, but it'll rise and then drop back slightly, is the anti sink now playing up or is it normal??

I have a note that a deep cranked (deep offset) 12mm ring spanner is needed to remove and fit glow plugs on the XUD9 (1.9TD) engine.

I'm about to make an expedition to fill a few gaps in my tool-chest - I need a set of deep sockets for a start. Can anyone give me an authoritative answer to the question,
Can I use a deep 12mm socket to remove...

Hi guys...me again.

I have just obtained some extra in car entertainment that was going for a song from a good friend of mine, by way of a small (subtle) sub and some better speakers for my Xsara.

I am going to mount the speakers in a stealth shelf in the back and the sub and associated box containing a small amp in the boot.

( I am not a boy...

I have a berlingo hdi van (53 plate). Whenever i accelerate over about 70mph an engine light comes on with a beep and the power dies and drops me down to about 50mph and wont accelerate. If i stop the engine and start it again the light stays on but the power is back to normal again. On a 4 hour motorway journey the other day it happened about 6...

Could I please draw your attention to this important thread regarding forum funding in the Forum Announcements section,

Essentially Jon who has been generous to a fault in funding both BXC and FCF forums for years unfortunately now finds himself in financial difficulties. We are therefore forming a voluntary fund to pay the monthly fees.

A...

Driving to work this morning i heard a nasty rumbling noise from the car, after pulling over i found that the cooling fans are on and going mad (one has a bad bearings which is probably why the noise was so bad). They didn't cut out even though the temp guage was showing only 1/4 on the guage.

I topped the header tank up and it had very sludgy...

Can anybody remember the linky on here for modifying the rear seat belts so they spool a little faster?

I have been through the archive using the search facility and seem to remember reading about a mod that could be done to help the rear seat belt retract. It was in the last few months but I am bu**ered if I can find it! :oops: I am sure my...

I have just boought a Xsara Picasso Exclusive 1.6 HDI 110bhp 2005

Is there a workshop manuel for these?

Are there any little quirks to watch out for.

Can the battery be disconected without having to have it rebooted on a dealer computer?

:?:

Hi all I have just joined this forum and am asking for your help please.

2000 model year Berlingo 1.9 NA D Van.
I found lots of oil in my header tank.
No water is present in the oil.
Heater still works fine.
Does not overheat.
Starts on the nail.

2 Questions.

1) Is it likely to be the oil cooler?

2) Is it a job that a DIY bloke like myself can...

Hi Chaps
My Father in law's C5 has died on him. The battery seems fine - wipers and lights work and all dashboard lights come on BUT turn the key to start the engine and nothing happens. Not even a slight attempt to turn the engine. Does anyone know where to start looking :(

Hi, I have recently replaced steering rack gaiter which has been divided in 3 separate parts. I got some useful tips from FCF topics search results. This was so called the easy side. I just had to remove one bolt from the rack end. The steering rack in LHD and RHD are almost exact copies of their mirror images.

The other side looks more...

Hi gang,

Can you replace dashbulbs from under the drivers footwell? If not then do you need to remove the steering wheel to get the dash clocks out?

Also my heater control (ie hot or cold) slider isnt working properly...is it easier to replace the panel from a scrappers?

95 Xantia by the way :P

Vince

Hi folks, am i correct in saying that there's a difference in the strut tops on a 2.0 Mk1 petrol and a 1,9 VSXtd ? , the reason for my enquiry is that my local scrappy has a 2.0 petrol Xantia which he says has new strut tops, i haven't seen the car but i will be going next Sat..
My Xant is a VSXtd, so if there's a difference they are no use to me,...

Hi All

Does anyone know the were abouts of a fellow fourm member, Handyman??

He sent me some parts a WEEK last friday, Ive still not recived them and have Emailled him and not heard from him... Has anyone else had dealings with him??

Im just wondering were the parcel could be as Ive bought something on ebay SINCE he said my prcel was sent and...

Hello folks,

My car Xsara HDI 90BHP broke down last night on the way home from a very long day at work.

It appears the lift pump in the tank has turned it's toes up and died on me.

It cut out while driving as if it had run out of fuel. I gave the tank a bang while turning the ignition on, and it started running again...got about 100 metres down...

Morning,

Xantia 2.1TD 98/R Desire 2

Driving home from work yesterday, 200 yards from home the big bad red STOP light comes on with the red (!) light. :(

Having had a look this morning theres a big puddle of LHM under the front of my car. Seems to be dripping fast from the front/centre sphere area (accumulator?), when the engine is running, and...

Hi guys, here I am again asking for help from you PC users as I'm doggedly
remaining a Mac user despite my inability to see any of the diagrams in
Citroen's database as I don't have ISOVIEW or whatever crap the PC ONLY
plug in program is...

I'd love to make some sense of the coolant pipes on my father's VSX 2.0 8v
auto Xantia by looking at the...

Hi does anyone have a source for replacement brushes for the xantia A/C type fan motor. I've fitted a pair of washing machine brushes just now but they are a different material than the originals . Regards john.

Hi..

I know its been mentioned before, does anyone have the Citroen Parts database link for me to sign up to???

Thanks
Paul

Series 2; I've had a bit of a search and couldn't find any promising titles in the results.

All I want to fit, is some sort of dash button like many other cars have, where you press it briefly and the doors all lock. If it were push on/push off, possibly an unlock feature as well.

Has anyone tried this?

Regards, Adam.

What tyres do people run with for best grip in winter?

I've always used budget tyres because I haven't had the cash to spend on expensive branded tyres.
In the summer I needed two new back tyres so I decided, due to the number of miles I was doing at the time, to splash out and got two Pirelli P600's (185/65 R15 88H) put on the front and moved...

I've got a question from a Saxo owner that I hope someone may be able to answer..

.. anyone know if the tool can be easily made or does it have to be bought?

Thanks

Is the 2.2 HDI (173) a good engine? I've heard about injectors rusting into the heads of the older 2.2 HDI (136) engine.

Ben

Hello all- first post- sorry if it's all been discussed before- Hope you can help

My beloved Xantia is starting to play up. I have a 2001 1.8i Forte. The latest thing to go is the blower heater. It had shown no problems at all, just got in, started up... and no blower. The green lamp on the aircon button does not light either. I have checked F21....

I have an AX that needs the rh side rear suspension, (bush), changing as the wheel is leaning in and rubbing against the body on the inside and before tackling the job I was just wondering if any special tools are required to remove or re-fit this item, has anyone on here done this job, I'm sure there must be a few by now and any advice would be...

Just wondering if the below tool is any good. I've got to a point now where I realise I can't do anything else on the car until the cam sprocket is tightened properly.

Sprocket Holding Tool

I know one can be made at home but I do not have anything to make it with.

Does anyone know what happens to diesel left in the tank for over 9 months?

The cruise control on my xantia does not work and when I push the lever the only thing that happens is a very faint click from behind the glove box, is there a relay there or is it likely to be some other fault ?.

When doing a session of citrobic's , at the highest level the stop-light fails to go out ' even after leaving there for a good while . There is also a matter of seconds when going from lowest to drive height when stop-light appears though maybe this is normal .
It's an Activa and usually take's a good while to get fully pumped . Anyone know...

hi everyone
My daughters 99 2.0hdi had been cutting out on her occasionally over the last 2 weeks and just will not start now ,I have tested a few things replaced filter run a new tempary fuel line from tank to filter housing and nailed it down to no fuel coming from rail side of hp pump I've undone union on pipe going to rail,Proper fuel supply...

I'm on the hunt for a Xantia estate at the moment. I'm focusing only on HDi 110's at the moment as I just want a bit of extra power for when the car is fully loaded with fat drunken ****'s lol, but I can't help noticing all the 2.1 and 1.9td's that are much more plentiful. The only thing that puts me off is the alegedly higher fuel consumption and...

Just to clear something up,
I might be going to have a look at a local 2.1 Xantia VSX over the weekend, providings its still available.
I know that some 2.1 XMs had Bosch pumps and others EPIC, was this also the case with the 2.1 Xantias?
Although its tempting due to the current 'cheapness' of diesel, no doubt that this won't last and I'd like to...

Hi All

Ive a P reg S1 Xantia estate in nearly ready to go out, but the rear bumper needs removing for repair or replace...

My Q is, although the Haynes BOL says remove inner wheel arch trim to gain access to the bumper side nuts.. um, I cant actually see them, theres body work in the way... So were do I get access to the bumper, underneath? Or...

Hi I am trying to enter the code on this radio here is what has happened so far....she returns to asking for code after about 45mins of radio being left on which is good but when entering the code which i got off the net she dont like it. The radio is a blaupunkt model no BP2775S59452352 and the code I have been given is 1614. I enter station 1...

hi all, had this yesterday.. a little suprised, as none of my previous xantias ever seemed to suffer..

Happened twice, after mildly spirited driving.. also got a nice brake smell :)

I will do a hydroflush in the near future..

Anyone else had this with LHM ?

thanks
John

hi lads.i changed the fuel filter on my hdi c5 lately without much bother.i did not change the filter housing but took it off and gave it a good cleaning with diesel.i see from other posts here that tiny particles can feck up the HP pump.lately i find the car a bit sluggish and maybe slighty heavier on diesel.could my HP pump be possibly half...

I would like to change the sensor, if possible without having to remove the exhaust system. On this particular car it is directly above the steering ram and horizontal and parallel with it. I have had a pipe or claw spanner on it but there is no way that I can I get more than 15 degrees of travel on the spanner , The most potential movement is in...