French Car Forum

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...

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...

I am looking for Xantia Keyfob Programming

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...

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

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

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...

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....

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

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...

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...

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

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

My home from home has collapsed around my ears again.

Is it catching? or what?

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?

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!!!

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...

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?

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...

i`m looking at changing my cambelt in next few weeks having never touched a diesel im after some pointers :)

do you need a cam locking tool or is there a simple way to do it????

cheer

andy

It's just the diaphragm type spring washer used to hold the heat shield on. Provided you are careful about taking it off, and then flatten it, you should be able to re-use it.

Hi
My M Reg 2ltri passed everything for MOT except emissions. Just over a year ago had complete new exhaust (with Cat) and passed fully. Car has only done 64k from new and is a fab car.
Problem is the Emission results which are as follows:
1st Id Test CO Actual 0.816 Fail
HC Actual 88 Pass
Lambda 0.973 Pass
2nd Fast Id CO Actual 1.496 Fail
HC...

Tightened up the throttle cable to keep the revs higher but after a while it started wavering up and down then settled at the usual idle speed so i'm starting to think its something to do with the fuel line somewhere.

Do you think i'm on the right track ?

got sorted.local mechanic put the computer on car.3 faults came up.faulty air flow meter,faulty brake light switch,and turbo pressure reduced.the brake lights were working fine and the car had power once it got goin in the morning so he decided to change the air flow meter.he got it from local scrappy.that cured the problem in the mornings,car...

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is at the tank end of the system (I assume there is one)? Is it easy to get at? Over the weekend I emptied 10l of suspect WVO into my tank and I just want to be prepared, should the worst happen!

Cheers

Penguin..

hi dudes 1st post?just got this car few days back now the Engine Management Light is on,just want to know is there any think i can do to find prob,my mate got a vecta his light was on one day and he used a paper clip to find prob with mate his dash flash some codes up???

Citroen and Renault classics at the Tilford Rural Life Centre. Anyone going?

Further to my post C5 cutting out.
Does any one actually KNOW what the fault code P1113 means?
Its a 2 Lt HPi. RAC diagnostic gizzmo came up with this code and no info available, RAC HQ say it means air intake sensor local citroen dealer technical department won't help unless they have read the code for them selves.
the haynes book says this...

Hey

I posted this on the CCC forum but thought I'd try here as well...

My Dad is looking for a new Estate after he's had a running list of problems with his current 04 Vectra Estate. I have to say his Vectra is absolutely awful - I hate driving it and that's without any mention of the ongoing issues :lol:

Anyway - I wondered if he might suit...