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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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04 Jan 2010, 19:44

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picasso 1.6 hdi

by bordercars » 23 Jan 2009, 13:40

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after just being quoted nearly £200 for a service and mot im back to doing most myself, couple of questions please.

picasso 54 plate 1.6 hdi 100000 miles

fuel filter..intervals and ive been told i need a special tool. tips please.

pollen filter...intervals and where is it.

daft questions i know but since i bought the car, viewed it from a...

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thank you.

was told special tool for fuel filter.

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24 Jan 2009, 14:30
STOP light coming on during/after hard braking

by Sphinx » 23 Jan 2009, 12:50

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Hi there

Quick question:
The other night I was driving along and thought I'd give the brakes a good test; so I did a few hard braking tests from around 50-60 to a stop. Everything was fine apart from the STOP light came on for a second when almost at a complete stop.
Can anyone shed some light on what might cause this? or is it just normal?...

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mine had been coming on for a couple of days topped coolant up solved that problem got to sort out now where fluid is going

Do you get a wiff of curry when you turn your heater on? If so, the matrix is leaking.

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24 Jan 2009, 13:48
Heated seats question - Xantia

by xantiatdsx » 22 Jan 2009, 23:44

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My exclusive has heated leather seats but I am unsure if they are actually working. I have checked and cleaned the switch things and they all seem ok and not worn out tracks. Should i really feel it burning my arse? I cant tell if it is getting warm at all as once i sit on it it warms up!

is there a fuse to check? which wiring plug under the seat...

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hi,
I have checked the 10amp fuse and thats ok (fuse 5) but it refers to that fuse being the fuse for the heated seat relay. Where is this? how can i test it? when putting the seat on wouldnt you expect to hear the relay click? would the current draw be enough to drop the revs or is it a little low?

cheers

TIM

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24 Jan 2009, 11:57
Questions: Suspension, Engine mount, interior lights and Oil

by Toby_HDi » 20 Jan 2009, 23:30

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I am currently going over the car now that it is running again and trying to sort all the small things that bother me. Just a few questions then to help me on my way

First up, one that happened only tonight. I went out to look at something and noticed the front of the car sitting low. It was only driven yesterday and has been fine before. It had...

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You are only wasting your money using fully synthetic in a diesel engine.
Even Millers best totally dedicated diesel lube is a semi synthetic. The only reason Citroen would specify a semi synth oil on that engine is to increase service intervals in order to attract lazy customers.

Changing oil regular as you suggest negates this........ so...

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Last post by lexi
24 Jan 2009, 00:47
Diesel Smoke Tests

by CitroJim » 20 Jan 2009, 09:00

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Does anyone know how the MOT smoke test limits are applied to different engines? Are there different ones for different engines?

I ask as when my 2.1TD went through the MOT, it was subject to a smoke limit of 1.5 l/m. Xac recently had his 1.9TD MOT'd and he appeared to have been subject to a test limit of 3.0 l/m.

My 2.1TD passed at 0.03 l/m...

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Well, there certainly don't seem to have been many cambelt failures, but what puts a cambelt under stress is not so much the engine load as the rate of acceleration. If the engine is reved without a load it accelerates much more rapidly, so the cam shaft and pump are trying to play catch up.

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24 Jan 2009, 00:09
Xantia colour code.

by Brigsygtt » 22 Jan 2009, 23:03

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Where is the colour code on an xantia? Im after checking what is written in the service book so i get a decent match on a touch up. Ive had a good sniff round the engine bay but cant see it.

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I'm not sure the colour is storm grey - CITROEN - GRIS GRAPHITE MET - ETW - 1993-1999

ETWCR colour on one of the '93 Xm's!! :D

Andrew

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Last post by andmcit
23 Jan 2009, 22:47
xsara 2000 2.0hdi coolant leak

by simonelsey » 22 Jan 2009, 19:21

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Hi all not posted for years as been a good car . But today had sensor say header tank empty . FIlled up ok, checked the car ,small pin hole in the core plug just under thermastat housing , right hand of engine , about the size of a pin hole . Went to garage (castleman garge hastings) been very helpful . Got a qoute from citroen , but requres whole...

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this is what citroen call it TURBO DIESEL DW10TD AND COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING - ALUMINIUM UNTIL RPO No. 08513

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22 Jan 2009, 22:46
Synergie non start!!

by prosweencarcare » 23 Dec 2008, 20:40
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hey guys, ive got a synergie that has just had a new head gasket its a 1997 2.0 model.
it wont start now and im sure its nothing to do with the gasket replacement, the relay box on the inside of the passenger wing is clicking like crazy, im aware its the one controlling fuel ect..........
has anyone experienced this b4? its like its got a bad...

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ok, been away for a bit
about to go and check ecu earths and stuff like that, can anyone give me a list for the wiring diagram so i know what each componant is please? Cheers guys Jon
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22 Jan 2009, 22:00
C5 01-08 Haynes manual now available

by GB » 21 Jan 2009, 09:57

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At last!

£19.99, 3 day delivery (£3.91)

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The Haynes covers the 1.8 petrol, both 2.0 petrols, 2.0 HDI 90, 1.6 HDI, 2.0 HDI 110, 2.0 HDI 138.

Details of both H3 and H3+ suspension systems are included. Suspension jobs in the book include depressurisation, removal of spheres, droplinks, anti roll bars, removal and overhaul of struts, steering column, steering rack, balljoints & other...

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22 Jan 2009, 19:54
Suspension - Front end ride height problem

by stewil007 » 20 Jan 2009, 10:36

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Hi,

my 2.0 HDi SX started bouncing recently, so checking the forums it appeared the first port of call was to change the spheres.

The rear suspension seems fine but its the front which appears to have the problem.

I've changed the 2 wheel spheres as directed, performed the 'citrerobics' - up and down 5 times.

The problem now is that the front...

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got it sorted. used fine spray grease to lather the coils and using a screwdriver freed them up so that there was plenty of movement when i re-attached.

It did the trick and i'm driving normally again.

one thing i would say is, do the job on ramps, not using axel stands - when on axel stands the wheels drop and the plastic clip is too far away...

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22 Jan 2009, 19:13
C5 Rear screen opening

by JohnD » 20 Jan 2009, 13:01

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The solenoid on my rear screen has packed up and the screen often pops open when a door is closed. I'm having difficulty explaining to Spanish Citroen parts departments what I want. Can anyone tell me the Citroen part number for the solenoid.

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All ideas are welcome.

Leave it unplugged :D does anyone actually use the opening screen ?

I use it quite a bit, it is a lot lighter and easier to use than the full tailgate when I only need to chuck something light into the boot, needs a lot less clearance when reversed into a parking space near a wall.

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Last post by myglaren
22 Jan 2009, 19:01
2.0 hdi turbo problem

by bubber » 21 Jan 2009, 20:26

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Hi all,
This is a 2000 citroen dispatch 2.0 hdi.
Last week the rubber hose on turbo outlet side broke, 3inch split. Repaired that prob but know I have a whistling from turbo ( I think ) when in higher revs.
I did find some oil residue in the pipe when I changed it
Any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.

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Top banana,
Well, I think the lesson here is don't be a cheap skate and repair pipes :oops:
Possibly I mat have disturbed other pipes trying to get pipe back on.
Anyway, many thanks for your help and advice, will get new pipe :roll: .
Here's hoping it will be that simple a cure :?

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Last post by bubber
22 Jan 2009, 16:22
Leakdown test

by UserError » 18 Jan 2009, 21:49

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Been browsing compression & leakdown testers with a view to possibly investigating my ill ZX - does anyone know if a small 12v compressor could supply the volume of air (eg

For a 1.4 cylinder @ TDC this must be circa 100cc or way less? as each cylinder is only 340cc.

From reading up about this, it's the pressure required - 100psi+ rather than...

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Hello Usererror, I think you will find a 12V compressor will struggle to maintain 100psi! I have just read your link to this bit of Sealey rubbish. The gauge reads to 240psi, but the compressor only delivers 30psi. Most car tyres are inflated above 30psi, so I assume this compressor is used to inflate the airbed when you go camping!

I have a...

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Last post by handyman
22 Jan 2009, 11:43
Xsara Picasso Exclusive 1.6 HDi 2005 Clutch/Gearbox

by soupy_sam » 21 Jan 2009, 13:12

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I have just purchased Citroen Xsara Picasso Exclusive 1.6 HDi 2005.

Mileage is 29000

The one problem I am noticing is that the gearbox seems very crunchy when changing gear and this is with the clutch pedal right down to the floor.

Any advice would be welcomed.

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Thanks Malcolm

How stupid do I feel now :oops:

Yes is was the mat :roll:

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22 Jan 2009, 11:11
Best value Xantia discs and pads?

by Old-Guy » 21 Jan 2009, 18:34

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If you need new discs and pads, try your Vauxhall dealer! :shock: :shock:

Sounds weird I know, but for my 1.9TD Estate, Unipart (via Vauxhall) were cheapest by far for front discs (GBD957) and a bit cheaper for pads (GBP 861 AF). I haven't yet seen the invoice, but a pair of discs were about £34 + VAT (trade) - best elsewhere was around £50....

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Thats their build date is it not?

Also try ebay as some sets can be really cheap.

I got lucky once and got a full set of front discs and pads for the old xantia for £7!! :)
Brand new in box they were mopart or soemthing like that and did the job well for 20ish-k :)

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Last post by KP
22 Jan 2009, 10:42
Xantia single or double DIN

by xantiatdsx » 18 Jan 2009, 22:55

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its been a while since i pulled a headunit out but is it possible to fit a double DIN unit and do away with the old head unit and junk changer? or are we stuck with single DIN and a facia adaptor?

i like these

if we are stuck with single then is there anywhere that sells the facia adaptors that cover the stereo like a BX. i saw one years ago...

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anyone got a photo of the rear of a S reg radio so i can see the connectors. I am trying not to disturb mine until i really have to!

From memory, there are three blocks, two of which are standard, the third being for the remote steering wheel controls. My Sony head unit fitted my R reg MK1 straight out the box.

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Last post by MikeT
21 Jan 2009, 17:52
Xantia s2 digital mileometer and service icon

by andmcit » 20 Jan 2009, 20:35

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A recent s2 Xantia I've purchased has the digital counter with the built in
service timer. I'm just wondering if this information is stored in the speedo
head or logged into the ECU like the older generation Xant immobilisers?

I've not got where it is flashing a reminder spanner at me so is this a
main dealer reset or something any man and his...

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i thought it was as above but then wait for the 10sec count down to get to zero

regards malcolm
Some citroens do a 10 second countdown to zero & some the digits change one by one till it goes to the service interval. cant remember which models & years do which, either way the reset procedure is pretty much the same.

On non multiplexed citroens...

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21 Jan 2009, 17:43
HDi Reliability

by pwatson » 18 Jun 2007, 19:18
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Not posted for a good while because no probs on our Cits to ask about (and I don't know enough to help others!!) but still log on frequently!
Anyway, quite a lot of people on another forum I frequent refer to Common Rail engines as Common Fail .
My response is that our W reg Xantia has over 90k on it and engine has not been touched except for...

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A relative of mine has a 206 Hdi which has given him 160k trouble free miles, except once when the system crashed and it stopped! a reprogramme seems to have cured it , but the dealer said that there was no guarantee. That is something that cant happen on an XUD engine.

I have a friend with a 607 who has spent several thousands of pounds on his,...
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Last post by Peter.N.
21 Jan 2009, 15:02
Xsara Rear suspension knocking / bumping on rough roads

by Nuneatonrob » 16 Jan 2009, 11:41

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Hello again guys.

I have noticed recently that the back end of my car swerms about when i go round corners if ii meet a bump, and also feels reminisant of having a flat tyre or similar at any sort of speed if a minor change in direction is made like on the Motorway, it sort of feels lose at the back end. The harse bumping and knocking always...

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also one other way to check rear arm bushs is look up between the inner wheel arch and the top inside of each rear tyre to compaire the gap

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
21 Jan 2009, 14:43
Xsara: to buy or not to buy?

by UserError » 16 Jan 2009, 14:27

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That is the question, whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous car manufacturing progress, or to take arms against a ZX of troubles.

Ramblings on what to do next....

My ZX is dying & a replacement will be needed.

Is the Xsara hatch a replacement for the ZX?

I've been reading around on the Xsara & its...

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For peace of mind get something with the ordinary XUD engine, if you do have a problem they are much cheaper and easier to repair than the HDI.

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Last post by Peter.N.
21 Jan 2009, 00:40
'97 Berlingo speedo lights!

by berlingo_neil » 20 Jan 2009, 17:50

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HELP! :lol:

since buying the van i've not had any speedo back lights - well i can see from 60mph onwards, but 0-60 is in the dark. Also, i have no temp gauge back light either.

I've taken the dash out a replaced some of the 286 1.2v bulbs in the other side & that's working grand now. I just can't see how to change the speedo bulbs - there's...

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Usually the backlighting is done by plastic light guides.
Look round the location for the speedo unit and you may find a weird clear plastic thingy.
The bulb(s) could be located quite far away from the speedo head unit itself.

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20 Jan 2009, 18:47
hi all,I'm new

by andy c5 » 16 Jan 2009, 12:26

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Hi,
I have had a few cetroens in the past and have now come back to citroen again, I have had a bx gti,bx 19 diesel estate old f reg,a xantia 2L petrol, and now i brought a 03 2.2 hdi xs c5 with 65K on it and hope its going to be as reliable as the others i have had.So its goodbye frontera that has cost me £3000+ in spares in two years your off...

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Thanks for the welcome,
Just found out its a 02 not 03 but got it for £1650 instead of £2000 it drives like new very impressed with it and i am enjoying driving again It has not got aircon but it got eco what is eco for? thanks andy :D

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20 Jan 2009, 12:27
Crunchy Xantia!

by Bren » 18 Jan 2009, 20:36

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My xantia has developed a bit of a crunch - when changing down through the gears, if you move the lever across the gate towards 2nd you get a slight crunch. I recently topped the box up and put in some molyslip as the box had been leaking for some time - anybody any ideas?

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You can check if your clutch is disengaging OK by depressing it stationary with the engine running and see if it will go easily into reverse gear with out crunching, the baulking may be due to the clutch not disengaging properly. If it is, then you probably have wear in the synchros, pausing briefly between gears may help. If it fails the 'reverse...

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Last post by Peter.N.
19 Jan 2009, 23:23
synergie cv gaiter

by brandysnaps » 19 Jan 2009, 22:13

Hi anyone had experience in changing cv rubber boot.If so what is the easiest way. Thanks

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19 Jan 2009, 22:13
Xantia Door latches

by bonnyman750 » 18 Jan 2009, 23:27

Hi all,
I have just obtained from an 'R' redg 2.0 diesel Xantia a used RHF door latch unit to replace one that will make all the right noises when operating the key fob buttons but won't let you open the door...you have to put the key in to move it that little bit to let you open the door from the outside handle. I have read all the related...

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18 Jan 2009, 23:27
Blaupunkt ph1/c radio code.

by Brigsygtt » 18 Jan 2009, 18:44

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Ive tried a couple of codes from a decoder i downloaded but i can't get it working. I must be doing something wrong or using the wrong decoder, the hour wait to unlock is starting to get annoying! The radio was working prior to disconnecting the battery.

The serial number is bp2775v9721760

There are a couple of other codes 96 133 457 80 &...

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Sorted. I was entering the serial code wrong, forgot to delete the 2 after bp. :D

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18 Jan 2009, 21:43
Mystery connector

by duckmonkey » 17 Jan 2009, 20:36

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Found a dangling loose connector under the in engine of my Xantia 2.1TD 98/R. Can't find anything to plug it into...

Its a green connector with what looks like orange and green wires leading from it. The other end disappears in some trunking which disappears into the bowels of the engine bay.

Everything seems to work without it plugged in,...

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In this recent picture above there is a gray connector seen at the background. Could that be the pressure sensor?

Yes, that's the oil pressure sensor/sender..

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Last post by CitroJim
18 Jan 2009, 18:05
Spotted This !

by f00lzz » 14 Jan 2009, 22:43

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18 Jan 2009, 02:04
Blaupunkt Xantia radio illumination LEDs

by red_dwarfers » 10 Jan 2009, 18:54

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Im looking into replacing the LEDs in my 3030 stereo as a few of them appear to be dead and what with them being placed in series, once one has gone, all of them have.

While I was checking them I presumed, being Light Emitting DIODES, that they would only accept current in one direction...a couple of them would some a little resisance both ways...

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Excellent work Kev :D

Post up the most suitable bulb you find through your experiments. What would be ever so useful would be a guide on how to take the wireless apart; something like you did recently for the rear ABS sensors. That was truly excellent :D Sorry It's taken me this long to say so :oops:

I did write all that earlier on in the...

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Last post by CitroJim
17 Jan 2009, 23:04
Xantia td Aux belt tensioner woes

by Brigsygtt » 14 Jan 2009, 00:58

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Hi all, just bought a 97 xantia 1.9td.

The aux belt thrown a wobbler on the 2nd day of owning, just after replacing all 4 glow plugs :? Sods law eh.

I tried to replace the belt to discover the tensioner isn't in very good nick at all. Its the auto style tensioner, the car has air con. The bolt that holds it on is loose, Infact it goes fully home...

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Excellent :D

, are they usually pretty tight? Got a 174? belt on, cant remember the exact size.

Yes, they should be and 174 (1740mm) is the right one.

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Last post by CitroJim
17 Jan 2009, 21:08
Sump plug

by tgrfc » 16 Jan 2009, 18:48

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Hi all,

I have a xsara est 2.0 HDI '99' V plate.. Wheres the bloody sump plug?!?!?!?! i think i have found it but theres seems to be 2, one above the other and guess what, i cant get the bottom one undone. Am i trying on the right nut??? its 21mm external with a 8mm hex internal..

cheers in advance

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Sorted thanks, I got a large alan key on it this morning and gave it some welly.

Many thanks to you all.

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17 Jan 2009, 12:55
Xantia screen washers not working

by bumperman » 28 Jan 2008, 17:50

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My washers have suddenly stopped working, plenty of liquid in reservoir but no whirring of pump motor(where is it located-under driver's wing?). Handbook says same fuse as wipers and they work OK. No other electrical faults.

Any ideas? How do I get access to washer pump? Should I suspect control stalk?

Thanks

John

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The washer tank can be removed and refitted by removing
- front wheel
- wheel arch liners
- headlight (3 torx screws) and front light

Headlight washer motor is located above the windscreen washer motor (almost same level as the fluid level sensor).

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Last post by VertVega
16 Jan 2009, 22:14
xantia central locking not working

by bumperman » 16 Jan 2009, 14:59

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Xantia laid up for MOT work etc and I took the battery off for charging as alarm eats battery over time. Usual siren/lights flashing as I removed battery & later refitted-stopped siren by pressing button on dash.
But now remote/key central locking not working, although pressing down a locking button from inside car works.
Any ideas?

John

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Thanks Kev

I didn't try key on the passengers side-bit fed up with the Xantia-I'll try that tomorrow(Sat).
Remote plip batteries were replaced in the last 12 months.
I've updated my profile to show Mk 1 Xantia.

Thanks

John

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16 Jan 2009, 22:07
Xantia Trims

by ACTIVE8 » 16 Nov 2008, 10:29
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After reading the thread about estate car handling, and looking at the picture used by addo to demonstrate a point about wheel rims.

Here's the picture below.....

Looking at the picture, and the car looks very nice, with a suitable colour for a hot climate, and the tinted windows. 8) It made me wonder about how the shiny part of the trims on...

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Sorry, keeping the Off Topic alive!
Today I was on a business trip with my colleague and witnessed this interesting nature phenomenon during the journey. I told my friend that I have to stop now for a photo and he can have a smoking brake. Time around 14:00 and temperature -15 Celsius.

I found out that this is called Sun Dog, a strange name....
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Last post by VertVega
16 Jan 2009, 21:27
Hydractive 2 - pulling air in ?

by hirsty » 15 Jan 2009, 23:48

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I have noticed when doing citerobics that if I turn from lock to lock when the suspension is on low that I get a real froth entering the LHM tank. Does this indicate air being drawn into the steering somewhere or is this normal ?

Keith

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Provided the fluid level is correct its normal.

When you release fluid under very high pressure, it will always tend to spray as it instantly hits the surrounding air.
Here this is the case inside a return pipe, hence the spray is then collected as fluid heavily mixed with air, i.e. frothing.

The correct fluid level is checked with suspension in...

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Last post by AndersDK
16 Jan 2009, 19:54
Xantia Pressure Regulator Weepage/Drip

by addo » 16 Jan 2009, 12:44

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I'm pleased to find the pinion valve bone dry (touch vinyl!) but the main reg has a drip/splash of sorts going on.

Its upper surfaces look dry, and the sphere/reg seal looks good - no leakage apparent from there. Where the fluid seems to be coming from, is possibly the union between the screwed on lower hat which fits the leak-off hose, and the...

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they do sometimes leak from the tail end of the body, around the edge of the end cap which the mounting bolt is threaded into, im not sure on a fix as i aint been there yet,

but im sure the likes of Jim will come up with the fix if that is were it is leaking from

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
16 Jan 2009, 14:10
Dispatch spares...where??????

by bubber » 15 Jan 2009, 22:14

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Hello all,
I,m after a rubber hose for a 2.0hdi .
Firstly I would like to find a site where there are parts diagrams so I can at least identify the part, which would make googling easier.
It's for the turbo, it is just below the radiator, it's a large 90 degree, 60mm dia.
I do not have a manual and as I'm miles from a dealer I would rather be...

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As it might be interesting also for others...

Karel

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Last post by marsalek
16 Jan 2009, 12:21
C5 : BABY IT's HOT OUTSIDE !!

by johnway » 15 Jan 2009, 18:07

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:D Hi Folks,
It has been quite a while since I have had to post anything (the C5 has been behaving itself beautifully), but now a strange quirk has developed : exterior temperature reading is a balmy 90 degrees!! I know we are facing global warming, but that reading is ridiculous. I tried the usual cure for electrical gremlins i.e. disconnect...

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Im not sure if the exterior temp sensor has any effect on the A/C system on the xantia.

I don't believe it does. As far as I can tell, it simply drives the temperature display. I base that on the observation that if the sensor is not working it makes no difference to the performamce of the heater and secondly, the lower spec. A/C equipped...

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Last post by CitroJim
16 Jan 2009, 08:49
Correct oil top up??

by Langley1 » 15 Jan 2009, 22:23

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Recommended top up oil for a xantia 2.0hdi please?, Richard, great car by the way,50mpg great ride and comfort.

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If you mean grade it should be running on semi synthetic 10W/40

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Last post by rory_perrett
15 Jan 2009, 23:01
Citroen xantia II, Headlight problem

by Langley1 » 14 Jan 2009, 11:55

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Drivers side headlight bulb has gone, replaced with new one ( and tested as working before fitting), new bulb wont work!, also had drivers side indicator ( little orange bulb) changed this also this not working!, have checked all blade fuses, ( numbers 12 and 13 in fuse box i think), 20's were in place and seem ok. Suspect wiring fault??, any...

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Evening/ morning fellow xantites!, light problem solved!, mainbeam problem seemed to be an earth/ fuse problem, the side repeater was very corroded and needed to be 'sandblasted' to clean the connectors,all sorted, thanks for help. Richard

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Last post by Langley1
15 Jan 2009, 22:19
Possibly faulty fuel cut off solenoid Xanta 1.9TD.

by Keith J » 15 Jan 2009, 12:50

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Hello all,

I am just after a bit of advice from you lovely people.

I went to Sainsburys this morning. I have had no noticeable problems with the car. I came out it wouldn't start. I turned to key and there was nothing at all although all of the fascia warning lights were on as is usual before the engine starts.

After lots of looking around and...

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The keypad imobiliser doesent stop the car cranking though.

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Last post by wheeler
15 Jan 2009, 17:48
Citroen heated rear window and heater/blower faulty

by florence » 15 Jan 2009, 15:31

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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...

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Welcome to the forum florence :D

Its a common problem for the Series 1 Xantias as the power for the blower and heated rear window goes through the ignition switch which is a bit of a silly design due to the fairly high currents involved :lol:
The problem stems from the ignition switch burning out, we have an entire thread dedicated to this here...

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Last post by red_dwarfers
15 Jan 2009, 16:22
engine managment light on and limited 2 3000rpm saxo vtr

by saxo-john » 14 Jan 2009, 21:33

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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...

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i have took it to ccp in coventry and the reprgrammed the ecu and it worked and for 39 quid bargain

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Last post by saxo-john
15 Jan 2009, 13:36
Citroen Xantia 1.8i Dimension 1996 Petrol Hatchback

by mikep » 13 Jan 2009, 16:18

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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?

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Thanks guys, I will let you know how I get on.

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Last post by mikep
15 Jan 2009, 10:25
Xantia heater matrix renewal

by andmcit » 28 Jul 2008, 13:32
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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...

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maybe some one will have to find a quike way to do this job like the one for a CX,

who'z going to cut the top out of there dash and cross member first, oh and it might also need the screen removed,

TEA HE

regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
15 Jan 2009, 09:31
handbrake adjustment

by ishish8 » 25 Oct 2008, 14:11
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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...

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and we in the UK thought we were hard done by, that lot would come to more than the car is worth, well this side of the plannet anyhow

maybe we will have to find a way of doing a parts relay system to AUS from UK, so you guys down under can getr cheaper parts,

so who'z game for the first leg

regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
15 Jan 2009, 09:25
Xantia 1993 suspension problem

by nickmc » 10 Jan 2009, 21:03
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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...

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Hi Nick,

I have a good TD sinker pump you can have but I MUST have your old one in exchange as my pump forms the heart of my sphere tester. Yours will be OK for that role as it's not a very demanding one.

You can either pick it up or I can post. Let me know.
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Last post by CitroJim
15 Jan 2009, 06:53
Xantia steering rack

by KennyW » 09 Jan 2009, 16:16

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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,...

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Hi Gang,

I managed to access service citroen and it would appear to be the same Pinion valve for all mk 2 1.9 TD & SD but different Pinion valves for the 2.0 hdi, 2.1TD.

The mk 1 D & TD 1.9 would appear to have a modified to make the mk 2.

Does anyone out there have any photos or diagrams of these valves and others fitted to the petrol...

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Last post by KennyW
14 Jan 2009, 23:47
misfiring in low gear

by mikep » 14 Jan 2009, 20:49

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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 ?

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Mike, it could be so simple as plugs or leads past their best. You're experiencing misfire under load and that usually indicates a spark issue. Injector problems aren't that common in my exposure to EFI cars, although the possibility is often flagged.

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Last post by addo
14 Jan 2009, 21:09
Xantia 1.9TD Total light failure, My Wife needs your help

by VW Man » 11 Jun 2006, 22:39

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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

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Hi,
I'm currently fighting with the same problem! No power to the lighting stalk.
Can you tell me how you ran the cable into the cab as I cant find any convient hole in the bulkhead between the engine compartment and the cab.
Thanks,

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Last post by Thermonuclear
14 Jan 2009, 16:52

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