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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Possible damage to Xantia hydraulic circuit

by addo » 28 Feb 2009, 12:35

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OK, you can all laugh at this one.

I swapped front brake rotors and pads the other week at a mate's workshop.

Before realising we needed to crack the bleed screws, we'd wound in one side until it leaked LHM past the handbrake actuating post .

Subsequent to the brake job, the initial startup/pressurisation is taking about 50% longer before the...

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i agree with xac if the rubber boot on the rear of the calliper has LHM in it, the seal has definatly gone west

regards malcolm

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15 Mar 2009, 10:48
Activa refuses to idle, keeps stalling.

by zz9 » 12 Mar 2009, 16:17

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Hi there

Long time lurker here with a S reg S2 Activa that I'm trying to coax back to good health.

Just fitted a new hydraulic pump and HP pipe and had to take the Bosch engine management computer out to get the pump out.

The manual says it now needs to learn it's settings again and will run and idle rough for a while. I've driven it for an...

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Don't be hard on yourself, we've all been there :wink:

Pleased all is now OK :D

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15 Mar 2009, 10:42
1993 Xantia SX TD Rear Arms

by citroenxm » 12 Mar 2009, 22:46

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Hi All

Taken in a Xantia TD 1993 L reg WITH ANTI Sink, 208k and in amazing condition for the miles however, with recent spheres fitted all round (by myself too) the rear arm has developed a VERY VERY nosy rear arm when you bounce the back up and down, couple of weeks ago it had a VERY loud CLICK from the rear, then a day or so later it went, now...

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Really! I thought the Xantia suffered like the BX with the pin welding itself inside... We shall see then when the time comes!

Rgds
Paul

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13 Mar 2009, 19:15
Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDI Vreg Electrical Problems Immobiliser?

by sp1d3r » 13 Mar 2009, 17:09

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Hello All I Am Chris Just Joined!! Having some problems with my latest citroen which i cannot resolve.... i have owned about 10 citroens so far so if i can help anyone else with there problems i will try :D

First off i've been Having Problems with the electrics on my xantia 2.0 HDI for a while..

Problem started on the way to work.. pop in the...

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Sounds to me like a transponder problem - the chip in the key not being recognised so the immobiliser locks the fuel pump.

could be the connections from the aerial in the ignition lock barrel to the ECU.

There are a fair few posts, some quite recent, dealing with just this problem, have a bit of a search around.

And welcome to the forums sp1d3r...

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13 Mar 2009, 17:20
Xantia Blower Problem but Not the Ignition Switch One

by xantom » 10 Mar 2009, 16:15

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I have a 1998 R reg Mk 2 Xantia 1.9 TD SX Estate. I have always loved the styling and technology of Citroens and once owned a CX Pallas petrol version for a year before the realities of income versus expenditure forced me to get rid of it. The memory has never faded and I always knew I’d get another Citroen. I am basically delighted with my Xantia...

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I know its a long time ago but why didnt anyone consider that the blower motor brushes may be very worn down esspecially as it had been running flat out for quite a while, I had all these symptoms took the blower motor to a company that recons automotive motors alternators etc and bought some new brushes for 50p the blower works beautifully now it...

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13 Mar 2009, 16:51
Xsara 1.6i starting problems

by mark b » 11 Mar 2009, 23:15

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Hi everyone

A lady friend of mine has an intermittant problem with starting her 2002 Xsara 1.6i.

Frequently when she goes to start it the starter fails operate. The dash powers up and the car will bump start easily.

It can start up ok for days on end, then refuse to start for a few days, occasionally if the key is wiggled around a bit then it...

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Cheers wheeler, was wondering what effect the immobiliser has on the system, so i will have a look at the starter circuit now

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13 Mar 2009, 16:10
What's an Activa?

by Tourist » 12 Mar 2009, 22:00

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What is the Activa? I've seen people talk about it all over the forum, is it a sporty Xantia? I know nothing about the Xantia ... it's not a model I've looked at/read about much.

Sorry for being such a noob :lol:

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What is the Activa?

It's a lesser spotted Xantia, 8) which is rare, worth having, and should be looked after, and cherished! :wink:

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13 Mar 2009, 15:44
Non citroen issue

by JamesQB » 22 Feb 2009, 19:57

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Hi,

Sorry this isn't about a Citroen car, it's just that I've found the people here to be extremely knowledgeable about all sorts of car problems and have always received great help. I also can't seem to find a good forum for faults with Ford cars. Sadly, due to financial constraints, I had to get rid of my Xantia 1.9TD in favour of my grandad's...

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Engine mount problem :wink: :?:

I was going to say this myself, when it happened to me on my old fez the alt cut thru the rad hose :lol:

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12 Mar 2009, 22:53
Spotted- Xantia Leather interior from V6 on ebay...

by Nuneatonrob » 12 Mar 2009, 15:09

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Hi all,

This is of no relivance to me, as i drive a Xsara, but I spotted a black leather interior from a Vreg V6 Auto hatch Xant on the bay.

Item number is 220376223722

Sorry for posting in this forum, but I thought it would be spotted quicker in here for all you Xantia owners out there.

Current bid is £10.50, The bits are not to far from me...

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Speaking of V6 bits, what about this?

Same bloke who's selling the seats... Autobox is spoken for apparantly...

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12 Mar 2009, 21:18
Unidentified rear suspension component

by reblack68 » 11 Mar 2009, 20:49

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My old Xantia Estate has failed its MOT because of an LHM leak. It's a 2000 SX HDi with standard anti-sink suspension (i.e. a sphere on each corner plus accumulator and anti-sink).

This picture isn't the actual car but you can see the part in question. It's the gold-coloured component below the anti-sink sphere. It is leaking around the black cap...

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It's sold already.

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12 Mar 2009, 18:58
What am I driving?

by isisalar » 08 Mar 2009, 14:46

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New job, new company Van,joy oh joy, it's a citroen.
It's a Y reg Dispatch 1.9 Diesel,of course with no handbook.Can anyone tell me anything about it,is it common rail?is it turbocharged?Can it run on veg oil etc?what sort of milage should I expect?
Most important, what should the tyre pressures be?
I've noticed another two at the firm and one...

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I would rather it had the performance of Brigsygtt's van!

8)

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Last post by ACTIVE8
12 Mar 2009, 13:31
C5 Fluids

by andydykes » 07 Mar 2009, 14:56

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Quick question on C5 fluids for my C5 1.8 LX petrol 2002.

Does the power steering and suspension use the same fluid and is it LHM or something different? I don't have sport mode if it helps.

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Ok should be fine then.

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Last post by den169
12 Mar 2009, 00:13
C5 Loss of suspension fluid

by birstall » 05 Mar 2009, 20:37

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Walked down to my car after work and the suspension was sat right down at the back. A pool of suspension fluid under the middle of the car and trailing down to an adjacent rain water linear drain gulley. Not so good for the fish in the adjacent brook! :cry:

I've left it there and plan to look tomorrow. The cars on flat concrete in an underground...

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He spoke to the local Citroen dealer who advised that he has replaced three of these pipes last year, so seems like this is a common problem on C5s.

Cue a nice opportunity for the Indies to make a bit of a living from re-piping them, just like in the heyday of the BX :roll:

Funny how the Xantia was/is relatively immune from corroded hydraulic...

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Last post by CitroJim
11 Mar 2009, 19:10
Berlingo BSI

by bright-spark » 09 Mar 2009, 20:20

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Hi i have a w reg berlingo van and it had a faulty Bsi so i bought one from the scrap yard but it was from a newer model and it had software version 8.2 where as my original had a 8.1.
Once fitted my mileage went from 90k to 149k on the clock and the van wont start as if it has an immobiliser stopping it and a key light comes up on the dash.

So...

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Once the dash starts working does the radio operate OK ? First off try disconnecting the radio to rule that out as the problem, The instrument panel, the BSI & radio are all on the same network. a problem with one of them can affect the others, next there are some earth terminals in both the kickpanels in the footwells & i think there may also be...

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11 Mar 2009, 18:31
Couple of questions....

by vince » 08 Mar 2009, 09:36

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Apologies if ive asked these before ? :P

1, My side rubbing strips (door trims) are not sat flush, how do i remove them and refit?

2, My heater is stuck blowing hot air, the slider control works but although i can get the heat to turn off from the centre vents, the floor, windscreen and side vents still blow hot air. The blower speed control...

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I wish they did have leather seats :)

As for the AC, i didnt want one with it....less to go wrong?

On hot days open the windows and the sunroof and it is glorious..... :)

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11 Mar 2009, 00:52
Xantia problems again

by ohms » 09 Mar 2009, 20:37

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Hi all,

couple of problems, Firstly, no intermitent wipe on the front windscreen, it won't work. I've replaced the stalk with one out of another xantia and stillit won't work. Is there a relay for this somewhere??

Also, ABS isn't working, it runs it's checka nd the ABS light goes out suggesting all is well, but then locks up under heavy...

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ABS Fault: I had this on a Xantia VSX L reg 1994...

All sensors checked out so I guessed it was the ECU... I sold the car BEFORE discovery of this so never had the chance to change the ECU to see if it was at fault... It is possible to swap ECU's WITHOUT removing the pipe work, but you need to remove battery tray and the racking that holds the...

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10 Mar 2009, 13:53
blistering bumper trim

by Thregwort » 10 Sep 2003, 03:15
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Not yet!! And I've searched this forum from front to back ;-)
I'd have thought that what man put together man could take apart, but so far no luck. Trying to prise out the plastic to get to the 'chrome' doesn't seem the way forward. I think it's a 'rear entry' job - i.e. remove internal door trim to push off complete black trim, then the fixing...

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I have the stainless door strips on the Xm, they are a huge improvement over the old bubbling plastic strips.

However i had to buy new plastic chome strips from Citroen for the front and rear bumpers - i would imagine these are getting scare in Citroens stock now :?
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10 Mar 2009, 11:37
Citroen Xsara - no sidelight, dipped/full beam fine

by Alexis27 » 10 Mar 2009, 01:02

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One of the headlights on my 98 Xsara was stuck on sidelight, so I bought a new pair of bulbs.

Both work fine on dipped and full beam, but bizarrely one of them doesn't work on sidelight - it is completely off.

I've tried swapping the bulbs, but the right light still only works on dipped/full.

Twiddling the wires doesn't have any effect.

Seems...

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Hi!

I think the facelifted Xsara has two separate bulbs, but the pre 2000 ones have a single H4 bulb for dipped/full and dimmed.

I'll have a check around again to see if anything's amiss. At least the full lights work - I can live without them dimming.

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10 Mar 2009, 10:37
Picasso rear light cluster fixing

by soupy_sam » 09 Mar 2009, 11:38

The rear light fixing on my Picasso (2005) is loose and wobbles about.

Is there a way to tighten it up, all that seems to hold it in is 2 strips of thin metal.

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09 Mar 2009, 11:38
Xantia TD Gearbox

by BrianM » 02 Feb 2009, 10:25

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Hello All,
Long time since my last post - just shows how troublefree like is with a Xantia :)

I know something similar has come up a few times before but here goes anyway.

97 Xantia TD 216K on the clock but gearbox in it with over 310K on it. For the past 10K or so there has been a drone coming in to the box in all gears but recently has got a...

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Didn't do a clutch change - it was changed about 35K ago so reckoned it would last out the car. Not knowing what condition the 'new' box was in didn't want throwing money at it unnecessarily, clutch kits a bit pricier in Ireland than in the UK

Brian

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09 Mar 2009, 09:34
Lexia, and Xantia auto boxes

by addo » 08 Mar 2009, 11:04

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A query for the Lexia-rich, from a Lexia-poor person.

What parameters can be read from the trans, both static and in service?

What codes are able to be logged in the trans ECU? Do they self-purge over time, if no recurrence?

Thanks, Adam.

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Thanks DG - any suggestions on how I may check if it's fully up-to-date? On an ELIT there are two types of memory card, the early ones (up to around 97 I think) couldn't be updated whereas the later version could via CD. IIRC a search on aussiefrogs should find a link complete with pictures to identify which is which.

I'm pretty sure that if the...

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08 Mar 2009, 23:43
Main feed pipe to HP pump info request

by admiral51 » 04 Mar 2009, 22:21

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Hi all
on my 1.9td Xantia (1998 s1) i have noticed a small crack in the pipe leading from the LHM resevoir to the HP.
This is leaking a small amount of LHM but nothing significant at present but reckon it will cause an MOT failure...due end of this month :( :(
There is a reasonable amount of slack in the pipe and the crack is situated approx 2...

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I had a similar problem and found some universal plastic pipe joints in my local tropical fish shop.A few jubilee clips and some suitable plastic pipe and you're away.I was strongly advised not to use rubber brake hose as LHM disolves it over time aparantly.

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08 Mar 2009, 13:18
Xantia MK1 TD play in steering

by ohms » 06 Mar 2009, 04:27

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Hi all,

My xantia seems to have a bit of play in the steering. It's not drastic and is hardly noticeable, but having driven a ZX with tight steering recently it seems obvious that somethings amiss.

The car has new track rod ends, so it's not these. the play seems obvious when turning slightly and then going over a bump, you can feel the wheel...

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I had an MOT failure a few years ago on a MK 1 Xantia due to play in the steering.Some mobile Citroen guys repaired it quite reasonably and they explained it to me as being some sort of joints on the inboard ends of the track rods.They were Stealer only parts.

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08 Mar 2009, 13:03
Xsara Picasso obs

by RichardW » 07 Mar 2009, 22:18

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I had to change the front pads on the Picasso today. Wife comes back from the airport yesterday Brakes grinding. A lot . On strip down there is no facility for brake pad wear light, and hence one of the pads was totally shot. Suppose I should have looked sooner, but this has only done 7k since we bought it. Also discovered that the N/S CV joint...

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some cars dont have a low pad warnig light, like HO**A have an audible warnig, which is a stainless steel blade which when the pad have worn donw below a certain amount, the blad touches the edge of the disc

i quite often have car's fail the MOT with grease seaping out around the large end of a CV boot when held on by cable ties, the fix is use...

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Last post by citronut
08 Mar 2009, 11:58
Hello

by New-2-Citroen » 07 Mar 2009, 15:18

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Just a quickie to say hello to the forums...

Am (as the username suggests) new to Citroen having just purchased a 2005 C4 VTR+ 1.6HDi

Haven't seen much written about them in here but perhaps thats because they are only recently coming into the sh market ?

Anyway....

Nice to meet you all (sort of anyway) :)

Steve.

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Hi All,
I had a V4 Corsair--it lived in Cortina's shadow, but a far better car all round. The 2000E Corsair was better again than the milkbottle shaped Cortina Mk3 2000E, with all their L, GL, GXL derivatives.
The Yam V4 was a different fish altogether--went like poo off a shovel, -probably faster, lol. As with the Suzy 500. A quarter of the...

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08 Mar 2009, 01:15
Commuting

by RichardW » 07 Mar 2009, 22:52

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As you may know part of the reason I do high miles, is that I commute from lanark to Grangemouth every day (30 miles each way). In the summer it's not too bad, as the views are OK. In the winter it's dark and often wet and miserable. However, 2 weeks a year, the sun is just coming up as I leave Lanark, and this is the view across the Pentlands...

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That view resurrects some memories.
The day after I was married, (in Whitby, Yorkshire)I had to take the train to Worcester, meet my boss, drive him to London and to the hotel I was supposed to be in, then take the company Volvo back to Whitby, load my new wife's gear into it then drive down to Immingham and get the ferry back to Sweden.

It was...

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07 Mar 2009, 23:45
Another insane V6 owner

by ekaftan » 06 Mar 2009, 22:42

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Hi,

My TurboCT is running fine, it no longer flashes lights at me or leave me stranded, so I got bored :) Nah... the truth is that I am having back and neck pain and it looks like the culprit is the low roof. I am tall enough that a sunroof equipped car makes me bang my head or drive crooked.

Anyway, I got offered a 99 Exclusive with a broken...

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Its not cheap though at around US$250...

Sounds very reasonable to me :D Worth shipping a TC to Chile and back for that price maybe!!!

I've seen references to Remanufactured TCs here in the UK but no idea of prices. I'll get some quotes on Monday if I have time.

I'll reply to your PM shortly Ekaftan...

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Last post by CitroJim
07 Mar 2009, 23:43
remote central locking problem

by acelectrical » 07 Mar 2009, 18:01

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i have a dispatch van on a 53 plate 2004, when i bought the van the remote central locking worked ok, but it has now stopped working. I have replaced the battery and tried the learning set up as descibed in the manual, but it does not work. as it does not have any leds on it, its had to know if its transmitting.Does anyone have any ideas.

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You don't say how old the van is.

If it's an infra-red remote, you can check if it's transmitting by looking at the main LED, not the little red tell-tale, with a digital camera of any sort.

Digital cameras can 'see' IR so infra-red remotes are visible on their screens.

If it is IR and it's not transmitting, check the 'legs' of the LED. I've...

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Last post by Old-Guy
07 Mar 2009, 18:29
Xantia V6 Questions...

by CitroJim » 18 Jan 2009, 13:06
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As reported in my blog, all being well, I shall soon be taking custody of a sick V6 :D The realisation of a dream for me; I've been hankering after one ever since Richard (DickieG) took me for a spin in his. They're like an Activa; so easy to get hooked and then you must have one...

The V6 in question is a late MK1 (R plate) with a dead autobox....

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OMG 8-[ that's not what Jim will want to hear, but better now than when he's put it all back together.

Yes I do. I'm after as much useful stuff as I can and this is just the job. Thanks ekaftan :D

Looks like a good idea to replace the Torque Convertor at the same time. Luckily I have a spare one :)
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07 Mar 2009, 09:23
C5 2.2HDI only starts with a tow, white/grey smoke

by reef2k » 04 Mar 2009, 22:16

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hi all, im a newbie and ive just bought a very cheap 2002 2.2hdi estate. it will only start with easy-start or a tow, runs great for around 30 seconds then i hear a click from under the bonnet,the revs drop then eventually dies. it can usually be made to run after a few goes,but requires plenty of revs,lacks power and smokes quite alot. smoke is...

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hi reef2k
i had same probs with my daughters car dug into it a bit
the advice i was given was to disconnect output pipe from back of hp pump to rail to test for fuel release from pump before i started on injectors because the pumps tend to fall apart inside,low and behold nothing, bought s/h pump £50 and also a new l/pressure pump for tank...

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Last post by poggle
07 Mar 2009, 07:41
Xantia Plipper Repair - replacing the IR LED

by Old-Guy » 06 Mar 2009, 20:16

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Last night, I successfully replaced the LED (broken legs) in our one-and-only plipper with the one robbed from a redundant Sony DVR remote control.

Full How-To on my personal site - hope it helps someone one day.

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Congratulations on the successful repair.

It's quite common for a solder repair over a break in a component leg or a PCB track to fracture again. Solder is not very strong in that respect. The secret is to add in a piece of very fine (copper) wire such as one strand from a stranded cable, so that it bridges the crack. Cover the whole lot in...

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07 Mar 2009, 02:01
Xantia td Pipework help

by Brigsygtt » 06 Mar 2009, 23:30

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Can anybody identify this? its a ph1 xantia 1.9td. Noticed this is off whilst changing clutch.

If you look from front of the car, there is a right angled bracket that comes off the left hand side of the 10mm nut that holds the back of the lhm tank in place. The bracket is parallel with the bulkhead. It has two sensors with 4mm vacuum hose coming...

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Well yes you can leave it alone if you're happy with the way its running though obviously your curiosity may get the better of you at some point,,,,,,,,,,,,, :lol:

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07 Mar 2009, 00:29
Xantia Drop Links

by hirsty » 04 Mar 2009, 17:08

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I am on my fourth set since last October. :( (I paid for the first, all others are replacements by the local Citroen specialist.) These have failed again and are to be replaced on Monday. I have asked for genuine Cit parts this time. Is there anything other than poor quality parts that can be causing this?

Keith

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Hello gang,

My drop links are a pair of cheap ones but I filled the joints with grease when I bought them and that will be 4 years in the summer when I changed them.

Kenny

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Last post by KennyW
07 Mar 2009, 00:13
Xantia Hazard Lights

by fatbob » 05 Mar 2009, 01:26

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Hello all

please could someone help me!!!!
my hazard lights have stopped working along with my cig lighter and my rear screen heater!
i have checked the fuses etc and all are fine.
also i s a sump gasket easy to fit on one of these cars
probably should mention its a 98 xantia 1.9td.

Cheers
Fatbob

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Anders

Purely out of interest, I read your thorough explanation last night.

So what happened today? When I indicate (right or left) ALL the indicators flash (but not the hazard switch). I used the hazards last evening just before putting the car away (while removing a piece of junk from the middle of the main road).

I deduce that the hazard...

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06 Mar 2009, 19:39
02 xsara 110 handbrake on discs

by ODBODD » 01 Feb 2009, 15:30

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If whilst moving i lift the handbrake until i feel a slight pressure the lever moves up and down slightly. This is worse on a bumpy road. Last week i stopped and applied the handbrake as usual but when my two rear seat passengers got out the car rolled forwards and the lever would then pull up another 3 notches. Is it a faulty cable and are they...

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Sorry i'm late getting back. The pads are new. Cables seem ok . Anyone else had this problem

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06 Mar 2009, 18:09
Dodgy Xantia heater blower fan.

by jonathan_dyane » 05 Mar 2009, 19:17

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The heater fan on the Xantia in my sig is becoming tempramental, first ocassionally refusing to work, then since the weekend almost always refusing to work. The car has A/C and so the 'climate control' system, which I must confess I have never had anything to do with. The fan even refuses to work on maximum heat and fan setting.

Does this sound...

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mine has a mind of it's own and it is down to one of the conectors with a heavy gauge wire in the 4 pin plug, were it plugs into the fan houseing has got a bad conection and melted the plastic plug body,

i will fix it one day honest

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
06 Mar 2009, 08:48
Citroen C5 Rear Window

by Scottpr » 26 Feb 2009, 21:35

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Like a numpty I reversed into a stationary trailer at work today :oops:
and my rear window has been completely smashed!!

Just had a quote from the lovely people at Autoglass and it came in at just under £500 :o

Now I was thinking if I bought the glass my self, how easy/difficult is it for a complete novice to replace??

TIA Scott

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I got the DVD from the link below. Paid using PayPal.

I've just tried it and it said page not found.

Maybe try again tomorrow.

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05 Mar 2009, 20:04
C5 Revcounter fault

by waterwytch » 04 Mar 2009, 18:54

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I'm sorry if this has already been posted,but My dad (a card carrying technophobe) has a problem with the revcounter on his C5 2.2HDI,its showing about half (or less)of the actual engine revs IE 2000 rpm nearly flat to the floor,the engines revving no problem,pulling ok,he recently had a new battery fitted after the orignal failed on a cold...

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Thanks Kev,the engine is pulling like a train no problems as I had it over the ton blowing it out seems maybe a dashboard fault,I'll see if theres a mention of a twin slug on the flywheel for the sensor in what little documentation I have on the hdi's,the speedo seems to have had issues recently too,the needle only moving from zero at about 30,may...

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05 Mar 2009, 18:08
stange noise

by acelectrical » 04 Mar 2009, 18:33

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i have two problems with my dispatch 2.0hdi van. the first is that there is a strange noise comming from the engine bay, it makes the van sound like an ambulance, several people have had a look and said bearing, turbo, etc, has anyone had the same problem and got to the bottom of it. My 2nd problem is that today the display disappeared on the...

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My 2nd problem is that today the display disappeared on the mileometer/trip display it did this the other day and came back on, any ideas.
There is a little bulb behind the mileometer display, when the bulb goes you cant see the milage & it looks as if the display has gone blank. most likely a bad connection at this bulb.

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Last post by wheeler
05 Mar 2009, 10:48
Citroen Relay remote and Code card

by Tavietruffles » 02 Mar 2009, 22:29

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Hi all

Can anyone shade any light on the following.

Clearing out a box of keys i have a brand new citroen relay remote (flip key type with 3 buttons) the key is cut to suit a particular van (i have the vin number) and i also have a code card also for the same vin.

Can the key be reprogramed to suit another vehicle or would i have to used the...

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Would it be good PR to just send it to the current registered owner, with a business card?

I did think of that but if they have moved it could be a problem!! I think it is better just to dispose of it

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05 Mar 2009, 00:07
Xsara knocking has got worse after changing rear brakes

by Nuneatonrob » 03 Mar 2009, 10:10

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Hi,

Some of you may remember i posted a message about my Xsara knocking at the back end when going over bumps or rough surfaces.

I know one of the chaps on here mentioned it could be the shockabsorbers at fault.

I at first thought they were OK, as they showed no signs of leakage, and looked to be in fairly good condition. However, I am now...

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to test if a shocker is working you just bounce on the rear end of the car, to see if it rebounds much, and to check for knoking/banging just crawl under the rear end and try yanking/pulling and pushing them, to see if there is any movment in the bushes

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
04 Mar 2009, 19:22
Xantia Alloy wheel lock nut key HELP... Anybody a key???

by ohms » 03 Mar 2009, 17:23

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Hi all,

As you may remember in an earlier post I didn't have the alloy wheel locknut removal key for my 96 xantia. I still don't, but I do now atleast know which key I need. According to Citroen it is...

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If anybody has one of these pesky things could they have a look at it for me please and see if perhaps they may have the one i need....

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The new key costs almost same as a new set of bolts with the key. I have asked it in year 2007 from the dealer.

How long did it take for them to get it for you?

I didn't buy it. I went to the local tyre dealer and they removed the one that was too hard for the key. Three others I got off myself with the key.

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Last post by quai_de_javel
04 Mar 2009, 17:06
98 Dispatch, intermittant indicators - hazard switch?

by greg123 » 04 Mar 2009, 12:54

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Hi guys,

I don't have any wiring diagrams for this 1998 dispatch (like Peugeot Expert) which is a neighbors.

It came in with intermittant indicators. Found the indicator relay & replaced it.

A new relay a for 3 days it worked. Now it's intermittant again, occasionally.

BUT - if he presses the hazards, it works. I'm thinking the indicators go...

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I fitted a new indicator siwtch on a ZX and then found the indicators didn't work :x reconnected the Hazard switch, and away they went :oops: I reckon you are on the right track.

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Last post by RichardW
04 Mar 2009, 13:36
Synergie- Is it any good?

by reblack68 » 03 Mar 2009, 19:33

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I spotted a 1998/99 Synergie 1.9TD SX for sale and I'm quite tempted. I know it will be a bit slow and van-like but that doesn't bother me. Is there any major reason not to buy one?

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Got rid of a 1997 Fiat ulysse petrol 3 years ago with 177,000 Miles. Still see it in everyday use. It was replaced by a 01 Synergie HDI. Both had 8 seats.They seem to be as good as or better than the most popular competitor. Sliding doors very good especially in tight car parks. Flat floor means that you can let small children in and out of the...

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Last post by svesey
04 Mar 2009, 01:48
Wire from engine to dash

by darragh » 03 Mar 2009, 12:54

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Hi
I want to run a wire from the battery(with inline fuse)into the car,
where is the easiest place to go through the bulkhead /route the wire
thanks Darragh

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This repair has worked for me for the last three months so should be OK

I would like to find a way to access the connector at the bulkhead where the wiring comes through to the cabin and to find the orignal brake, and to see if any other connections are likely to fail for the same reason.

One of these days...

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Last post by Thermonuclear
03 Mar 2009, 22:20
DVLA is giving you an extra 5 days?

by Old-Guy » 01 Mar 2009, 15:12

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Knowing what an active forum this is, may I conduct a 'straw poll' even though it isn't specifically Citroen related?

If you re-taxed a vehicle at the end of January : -

1. Did you receive a reminder post card in the last week (or so) of January ?

2. Did you re-tax it a post office?

3. Have you received a second reminder in the last few days?...

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It's a marketing ploy. We received a reminder and then a few days later a postcard. Even though we had sold the car (not a Citroen) and received notification that we had informed the DVLA.

Maybe if they stopped advertising so much on tv, giving away free cars (does nobody buys Seats) and wasting money on postage - Our Money! :evil: They could...

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Last post by andydykes
03 Mar 2009, 18:24
Xantia Fuel Cooler

by KP » 07 Jan 2009, 18:21
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Mine has been bodged in the past by the looks of it, can this be bypassed temporarily as mine has cuaght something today and whatever has caught it has tore one connector clean off and the connectors aren't available on their own from citroen :(

Any quick replies appreciated as want to try and bodge this so i can at least get to work for a few...

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I was using Biodiesel made by Green Fuels Ltd*, actually a spinoff of an Aquajet facility. They make it for their own fleet and were selling it to other oil burners on the same industrial estate - our factories are neighbours to them.
It worked perfectly, indistinguishable from normal diesel other than being considerably cheaper.

Initially it was...
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Last post by myglaren
03 Mar 2009, 18:15
factory fitted options website

by axford » 03 Mar 2009, 12:40

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Hi,I have heard that there is a citroen website where you can put your vin in and it comes up with everything about your car when it left the factory and saves trying to find out which engine etc you have by crawling around the car.
I have used it before and you have to register.
Does anyone know it.?I must have deleted it from my favourites by...

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You now have to register using a VAT number

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Last post by AndersDK
03 Mar 2009, 16:46
A Little Electrical help, if you please!

by Pleiades » 26 Feb 2009, 15:30

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On behalf of a customer of mine in Canada.

He has an XM V6 on this car he had what someone described as a fault with the idle actuator, the mechanics cure was to cut the wires and block off the unit and bin it.

Now the problem is that I have told him that the idle actuator rarely fails, it normally just needs a real good clean up using carb...

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Hi Anders.

Thanks very much for the info.

I am sure that this will help a lot and have passed the info onto the chap in Canada.

I am sure that he thanks you too.

Regards
Martin

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Last post by Pleiades
03 Mar 2009, 16:15
Citroen C5 Turbo Problems??

by Scottpr » 21 Feb 2009, 12:54

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Hi all.

Recently bought a 2001 (51) 2.2 HDI Exclusive Diesel. Car sailed through the MOT which was a nice surprise!!
However the One problem I do have is with the turbo (or so I have been told)
When accelerating I get a loud noise from the engine, sounds like compressed air escaping? A friend of mine said it could be the pipe between turbo and...

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Thanks for all your help.

Took it into my local garage today and it turns out there was a jubilee clip missing from one of the turbo pipes, quick replacement fitted and it's done! Didn't even charge me!

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03 Mar 2009, 13:47

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