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Test of forum posting speed

by xantia_v6 » 29 Jul 2026, 08:11 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As part of an ongoing investigation of performance of this forum, I have temporarily disabled the indexing of new posts in the forum search system.

To determine whether this has improved forum performance, please reply here if you have an undue delay (more than 10 seconds) when making a post.

I will revert the forum back to normal configuration...

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03 Aug 2026, 19:26
Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
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
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 18:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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fuel filter location

by gcgazza73 » 19 Jun 2013, 17:45

hi all
i'm new to this so please be gently with me I need help in finding the location of my fuel filter on my 96 synergie/evasion 2.0l petrol.
I think I have found it just in front of fuel tank??? but the one I have brought is about twice the size of the one on my bus, also if someone could please tell me how to depressurize the fuel system?????...

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19 Jun 2013, 17:45
ZX immobiliser fault

by woodykay » 17 Jun 2013, 09:33

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My 1996 ZX 1.9d estate immobiliser went faulty exactly 1 year ago.
For a few weeks then it didn't happen again until now same fault has started.
Wont accept correct code, red light flashes and 3 beeps, input code again then constant flashing and beeping.
Have to disconnect battery to reset it and it's fine for a day or 2 sometimes then it happens...

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well done :)

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19 Jun 2013, 14:50
RED LHM!

by Old-Guy » 16 Jun 2013, 11:33

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Next job on the VHX: bleed the old LHM out of the callipers after making sure the front callipers slide freely and that the pads don't 'hang-up' (one piston-side pad had been fitted with its 'pip' not in a cut-out :shock: no wonder the brakes weren't that good).

Decided to suck some LHM out of the bottom of the reservoir to see what it's like....

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Really old LHM tends to be a rusty red colour from my experience, and also it along with accumulator spheres is one of the many things missed even on Full service history cars.

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19 Jun 2013, 14:48
Xantia battery drain - central locking

by Mylittletony » 18 Jun 2013, 22:18

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Hello!

Had a battery drain on my recently acquired 1995 sx turbo d, went away on holiday for 2 weeks and it was absolutely dead flat :(

Drained again over the weekend just gone to the point it wouldn't start after 2 days.

I expected the aftermarket stereo or removed car phone, but testing the battery current and removing fuses suggests it's...

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I have a similar unsolved problem with the '98 VSX that I've just bought. Twice recently it has completely flattened its battery in a few hours. BUT, it's alarm (klaxon off!) has gone off for no apparent reason while I've been working on the car (the flashing headlights will soon flatten any battery). Yesterday, I found that the battery negative...

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19 Jun 2013, 13:50
How do you guys "mechanically" adjust H3+ height sensors?

by nickyg » 16 Jun 2013, 23:56

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Hello again everyone,

Well, with a bit of perseverance, and no little help from the knowledgeable folk on FCF, I'm working my way thought this years C6 checklist nicely! Got to say, thanks for any help I've taken from the pages of this site. Hope some users have some success reading any threads that I have endeavoured to report back on with...

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Hi, yes, I've done the height resets but, as I say, I really need to find the time to go get a suitable spot perfectly level and ser myself up for an hour. You measure to a given flat spit adjacent to each wheel, deduct it from wheel radius, check your live parameter data, re measure and enter the heights again.

I think I've got my answer,...

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19 Jun 2013, 05:34
Xantia Exclusive wheels

by CitroenCrazy » 18 Jun 2013, 22:38

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Tomorrow I'll be driving past my favourite powder coaters, so this evening I thought I'd dig out a set of wheels that I've been planning to have refurbished.

Except, when I looked closely, they aren't actually set - all 4 look like standard Xantia Exclusive wheels, but there are two different rim widths, 2 are 5.5J and 2 are 6J. (I'd post a...

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My HDI Exclusive estate is on 6J rims with 205/60 x 15 tyres, I thought that was standard fitment. I'm surprised yours are both on 5.5J rims.

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18 Jun 2013, 23:14
ZX miss fire..

by DT2912 » 18 Jun 2013, 20:22

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Hello,

My reliable 96 Zx 1.4 has developed a miss fire when pulling away in higher gears once it has got hot. It starts and pulls away fine from cold. Once it has reached operating temperature, If I ask it to accelerate in say, third gear, it will miss intermittently. It has new HT leads fitted but I am wondering about the coil pack. Is there...

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I must say it sounds like the coil pack to me. Classic symptoms breaking down when hot.

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18 Jun 2013, 22:16
c5 engine

by mm1 » 11 Jun 2013, 19:01
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hey guys.i have a c5 2.0l hdi.the other day my car just died out going along the
motorway.seemed to be alot of smoke from the exhaust in the process.
took it to local mechanic and he says either a piece of a piston broke or
else a ring.can this engine be repaired or is another second hand the way to
go.the car is 2003 and has 180,000 miles on...

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thanks for all the info guys.well still driving the car away and not a bother with it.its not down in power and everything sounds
fairly ok.maybe a very slight miss or knock in the engine but going to keep going till it stops.
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18 Jun 2013, 19:29
Is it possible to....

by Bandit12 » 17 Jun 2013, 12:20

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Hi Guys, While Ben82 had my C5 2.2hdi exclusive hooked up to the Lexia I asked him if he could disable the video player safety feature of cutting off at 6mph. We both went through all the obvious drop down options given but we were unssucessful.
All i wish to do is use this to hook up my MP3 to the audio ports only and play music while driving. A...

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Sunny still :) think we're still getting better weather here than Gravesend at least :)

Good to hear the car is behaving along with the spare key, I haven't used mine since pairing as for me its there for emergencies :)

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18 Jun 2013, 18:33
citroen xara picasso 2003 2.0hdi fault code

by mipmops3 » 15 Jun 2013, 15:51

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hi, i have got an airbag fault warning on the dash, have used lexia on it and it came up as permanent fault, drivers level 1,airbag igniter short circuit, code 1A01,can someone advise me as to what this is and a solution please thanks in advance andy

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thanks for reply eddie, sorted it yesturday, there is a blue connector with 2 orange wires coming from it that plugs into left hand side comms unit below where the c/c slots in and the wires had been trapped with the lower steering shroud on the metal bracket and was shorting out, i just cut the wire where it had been trapped and soldered it back...

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18 Jun 2013, 18:01
Xantia noisy dash

by gary.drb » 18 Jun 2013, 10:54

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Hi guys, Just obtained a P reg Xantia TD estate, 102,000 on the clock and really good condition. Only problem I seem to have is a noise coming from the dash. Sounds like one of those cheap 6v motors you used to buy from the model shop when you were a kid, but with the bearings gone. It appears to be originating from behind the grille where the...

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Thanks I'll give it a Try. I did have a look for it in the Haynes manual, but it doesn't even get a mention. If necessary, I take it I should be able to change it by removing the radio to give me some access?

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18 Jun 2013, 11:24
S2 Xantia steering column shroud

by Hell Razor5543 » 16 Jun 2013, 20:31

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The shrouds do go together without removing the wheel. There is a knack. There are two clips, one on each side, roughly above the stalks. You need to make sure the rubber guards (on the stalks) are inside the shrouds before you clip them together. Once done, you can tighten up the securing screws.

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I recall when I had the shrouds off mine, they came off easy enough, but I had to bend the tag on steering column at the bottom of the lower shroud in order to get the shroud back over it, then bend it back up afterwards.

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Last post by RichardW
18 Jun 2013, 09:09
brake squeeling

by lasthope1967 » 14 Jun 2013, 15:36

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hi having some brake squeeling from my citroen xsara Picasso desire 2.0 hdi 03 only had the car 2 weeks,,done a little job on the brakes mid week took pads out cleaned them down sanded the paint from the back of them cleaned pins out the 2 sliders,,,and copper sliped them up,,job was ok no more squeeling,,until now its back again but not as...

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if theres a lip on the disc's this can cause squeeling,

if/when i fit new pads were the disc's have a slight lip but not worn to thin,
i chamfer/bevel the edge's of the pads off,

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18 Jun 2013, 08:40
Diesel Tuning Box For 2.0 110 HDI

by johnway » 13 Jun 2013, 19:52
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Hello everyone,
I have embarked on a tuning exercise (I hope) which may be of some interest to others thinking of doing the same (or those who may have already done so). I could not find a comprehensive user account on what appears to be a common tuning box re-labelled in the UK, Germany and Italy so here is one to peruse :
I purchased a Diesel...

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Yea would deffo do that first bach :)
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17 Jun 2013, 23:55
XUD Cambelt Change (timing hole alignment)

by Xsarahdi » 06 Jun 2013, 11:16
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Hi, I'd like to ask for a bit of advice:

Started to change the cambelt on my 1.9D ZX yesterday. Things were going alright, removed the cambelt covers (bolt on the back of the top cover wasn't the worst bit, some seemingly pointless bracket that fouled the removal of the cover was!), loosened the crank pulley bolt after having to use the starter...

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Ordered a longer belt (think it was a Gates 1153 length I purchased in the end) last week and got round to fitting it this evening. Went on easily, tensioned it up and all seems well. Started it up and everything appears fine. In future I will know to buy a couple and return the wrong ones! Fitted a bottom cover for the cambelt too, so the ZX can...
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17 Jun 2013, 22:12
Wiring Citroen HY Van

by stropalot » 08 Nov 2012, 09:50
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Hello People,
Could do with some technical help on the wiring of my hvan. Ive looked at the technical diagrams but cant make sense of the parts i need.
Ive bought a new starter relay, i cant figure out where the two wires that come off it connect to?
Im prety sure im missing the flasher unit somewhere along the way but have no idea where this...

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Hey thanks that's great, my mechanic mate said he was going to have a go but really needed a wiring diagram if he was to make a decent hash of it. I don't really want to inconvenience anybody but any help is much appreciated, i'm usually around at the weekends but could take a morning or an afternoon off if we could arrange it in advance, I...
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17 Jun 2013, 14:32
clutch = end of the line?

by dash » 20 May 2013, 10:48
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Hello all

Citroen C5 Estate 2002, 2.0HDI 110BP

I have had the above car since nearly new. I bought it in 2003 with 16K on the clock. Now has 190K.

The car has been excellent, apart from the usual pads, new wipers, it has never given me any trouble. Passed its MOT last week with no advisories or issues. I have looked after it, regular servicing...

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I agree with the advice to drive it gently and don't allow it to slip, if you can bear to do this the clutch could last many more thousands of miles. The car does have s DMF but you may get away without replacing it. My C5 2.0 Hdi has done around 190k and the clutch and DMF are still good, my 406 it at 215k and also still good.

Peter
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17 Jun 2013, 09:53
XM 2.5 Clutch Replacement

by addo » 28 Dec 2012, 09:45

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Righto, it's an aircon car so there is a condenser flapping about that I can't remove. My understanding is that you can't remove the box alone.

Nosecone off, slam panel off, radiator/hoses out. Harness disconnected. Clutch slave unbolted.

Then do I unhook the alternator, pump and compressor from the drivetrain, pop the driveshafts and angle the...

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some jobs are better left to someone braver or more desperate! I've never done an XM but I did quite a few 2.0l CXs back in the day and you could squeeze the gearbox sideways enough to fish the clutch out. About 5 hours all in on them. The 2.4 and 2.5 was engine out though! 12 hours! Doubt I'l ever get asked now

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17 Jun 2013, 00:43
Xantia mk2 antenna replace

by longgo » 16 Jun 2013, 13:17

Here is my version of that repair

* remove the right hand front window column plastic cover

!! Here is the place to mention that if your car have interior light over the rear inside mirror the taking it out i presume will skip the idea of the follow procedure, but mine car haven`t it that`s why i continue:

* take off the sun shades hinge via...

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16 Jun 2013, 13:17
Xantia mk2 control Sony/Pioneer stereo via steering stalk

by longgo » 16 Jun 2013, 12:43

Hi folks,

Here is my cheap solution of controlling Sony/Pioneer which support wire remote control(sorry my bad draw but i`m far away from electronic guy):

The upper Ohms symbols are for original resistor values on each button on my MK2 Xantia. Then follow the original diagram , my working idea diagram and last one is that one what you can...

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16 Jun 2013, 12:43
Xantia mk2 glovebox remove

by longgo » 16 Jun 2013, 12:23

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What to do

* With Torx 20 remove the screws on top(in rubber covers, do nto remove just do it trough their holes), then that in left. Under the matts there are other 2 marked with curcle.
* Take gently out the light and it`s cable plug
* pull little the hole unit and deattach light off switch plug, and cut/or remove the cable holder in behind...

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For CAD cars, the glovebox light is a small supplementary harness that may be unclipped below the glovebox. Otherwise they are very similar.

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16 Jun 2013, 12:37
fuse

by lasthope1967 » 15 Jun 2013, 11:34

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any one got the fuse lay out for citroen xsara Picasso desire 2.0 hdi 03 just because my water jets are not working found one under right hand side of wing not many inside or any info what fuses do what

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cheers ben I get it a bash,,,,

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16 Jun 2013, 10:49
Service light.

by qprdude » 15 Jun 2013, 16:57

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I filled the tank with diesel this afternoon, and when I left the garage, the warning alarm and service light came on. The alarm soon went off, but the service light stayed on for the mile or so home.
The engine management light wasn't on, just the Service . Could this be anything to do with the fuel additive being used, or even low? There was no...

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Another 20 years I hope John!

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16 Jun 2013, 10:04
C5 HDi90 rear passenger side sphere leak - Strut failure !!

by KP » 01 May 2013, 21:31
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I've noticed there is a weep from this sphere and the occasional jet but not too often :(

So queries are....

1. Is this a sign its dead and needs replacing being original its 12yrs old!!!
2. Is there any known issues with the blocks they screw into?
3. Where do you too up the lds and how?

Think ill get an old Xantia as at least I understand...

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Well according to that its possible so I'll give GSF a buzz tomorrow and see if they can source one and if not then i'll try citroen and another tub of LDS as well :)
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16 Jun 2013, 09:22
Picasso failed emissions

by bamba » 13 Jun 2013, 19:18

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2001 Petrol xsara picasso 1.8 16v ,
Hello all, im in bit of a pickle over my failed emissions mot check,so after bit of advice from any one in the know, im formally from the garage trade so im not clueless but with out proper test equipment its a bit of guess work,any way it has failed on CO% content only at fast idle, 1st atempt was 0.6%,2nd...

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Cat, removed, some damage seen on on side on the outlet, might cut the front off to see what the inlet looks like,and the o2 sensors came out without a fight, which is good.
possibly some signs of blowing at the cat/manifold joint ,which may have been the rattle ive heard for a while but never been able to trace, probably down to a worn engine...

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15 Jun 2013, 19:46
Xantia Front Radius Arm bush alignment.

by Old-Guy » 13 Jun 2013, 21:20

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At long last I got the VSX on a lift this afternoon. The dreadful rattle from the front suspension isn't, as I'd feared, a ball joint but the small bush in the radius arm 'eye' (i.e. not the rear 'P' bush).

I've found Simon Mandrake's diagram for alignment of the non-P bush, but I could do with some tips and info on removing, aligning and fitting...

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a bit more about the p bush alignment

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15 Jun 2013, 15:30
Is this the Air Filter Box for my 07 C5?

by begins » 15 Jun 2013, 01:17

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Dear all,

I’m trying to get back the original air filter box for my Citroen C5 Year 2007 and found one in Ebay. The Ebay seller has given the below information and I hope you experts can help me to determine whether it is the right box to buy.

The information on the box are:
lid numbers are psa 9636499880---mgic 98137130---dust 98137150
base...

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service citroen does not recognise those part No.'s,

if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will look on service citroen, to get you the OE part No./s for your exact car,

i have added a link to service citroen in your other thread, so you can register there your self

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15 Jun 2013, 08:21
Newbie!

by ajw361 » 14 Jun 2013, 19:21
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Hi all newbie here! I bought my xantia a few years ago now as I had to travel further for work for 12 months and couldn't justify running a petrol BMW. My father was a motor trader as I was growing up and always bought cx's, bx's, xm's and xantias so I knew what they were all about. It's an awsome car and is so comfortable to drive. I have just...

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Hello welcome to the French Peugeot, Citroen and Renault car forum.
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22 Jul 2013, 10:15
SW London Garage / Mechanic Recommendations

by Vinsm » 10 Jun 2013, 17:37

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Hi all,

Great forum here. I recently bought a 2005 Berlingo Van 1.9D and I obviously want to keep down time to a minimum. I am new to car ownership in London and wonder if anyone can recommend a good, reasonably priced mechanic in the SW London area. Looking to get a full service, clutch cable changed and *maybe* a new clutch..

I will travel a...

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Thanks for this. Nice guy and recommended.

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14 Jun 2013, 22:41
This car business is expensive.

by boristhespie » 05 Jun 2013, 17:15
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So took my C5 into garage for oil change.

Get phonecall that it needs new tracker rod and rod end and that will be £350 sigh.

Oil change, where I provided the oil cost £91.

Plus they say the tyre is cracking so need a new one (He's recommending a budget tyre, which I am always wary of after wearing out issues before)

So all told the filter...

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shame its only 282 miles from me :(
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14 Jun 2013, 19:34
Diesel leak

by ajw361 » 14 Jun 2013, 18:39

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Hi all! Just returned from a trip around Europe in my Xantia as part of a banger rally. During the rally we noticed a diesel leak. We kept an eye on it for the remainder of the trip but didn't seem to get any worse. Since I've got back I've cleaned it off and had it running at idle and with increased engine speed but doesn't seem to leak. It only...

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No it wont cause a problem its self sealing subject to the O ring being in good order, but its not easily accessable...

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14 Jun 2013, 19:11
Xantia 2.1 auxiliary belt adjustment

by Old-Guy » 13 Jun 2013, 21:27

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Please can someone point me in the direction of a diagram/drawing showing the auxiliary belt arrangement, and an explanation how the tensioners work?

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Slacken the eccentric 6mm hex, then rotate it using the square end of a small socket set in order to tension the belt, hold it in place and tighten the 6mm

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14 Jun 2013, 17:35
Unexpected results from changing front spheres.

by isisalar » 26 May 2013, 11:20

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I'm working my way through the hydraulics on the HDI exclusive I bought back in December, the rear spheres having been recently replaced, according to the service history.
I've had hydraflush in for about 600 miles now and have replaced all the front 4 spheres, only the rear accumulator and anti sink to go. Need to get the brakes bled PDQ to get...

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I've just done the jump procedure but it only jumped at the front and without the engine even starting, from the accumulator I suppose. Off to get the spheres now so we'll see what happens when they're fitted.
Could be the rear accumulator is so flat it can't operate the valve?
Cheers
Paul

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14 Jun 2013, 16:15
smells like maple syrup...

by orinoco74 » 13 Jun 2013, 15:09

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I have noticed when I turns the heaters on in my xantia, I get a strong smell of maple syrup coming through the vents. As nice at is (although a blueberry smell would he better), does anyone know what causes this?

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I think they have worked out the corrosive effects of an improperly maintained cooling system and are guarding themselves against inappropriate claims on the warranty.

That said a new one would be unlikely to fail within a year as after installation the system would need to be filled with fresh coolant anyway. Although some people could possibly...

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Last post by myglaren
14 Jun 2013, 11:59
k & n replacement panel filter

by taffy » 12 Jun 2013, 22:30

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after watching this i will be buying one!...less strain on the engine! =D>

lol gota get engine running first thou haha!

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I've heard of MAF failure because of the oil from the K&N getting onto it. This is caused by user error, when purchased new they already have the correct amount of oil coating on them, its when the user decides to clean the filter & then over oils it. This is no fault of k&n but the user, so as long as you follow the instructions then it won't...

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Last post by SwissSPEC
13 Jun 2013, 22:44
Xantia 2 - rear wiper fixing the unfixible..

by longgo » 13 Jun 2013, 17:18

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Hi folks,

When i bought my Xantia`99 estate, the rear wiper try to make some moves.. for a minute or two and die and that is why i decide to open it anyway and found problems and their solutions.

1. take the unit out
2. put 12V direct to the white whire and ground to the black one

that will remove any unknown factors because give 12V...

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Sorry , haw you take down the plastic trim from wipers

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Last post by introfusion123
06 Jan 2020, 16:13
Xantia Rear Pad Bolts

by Malcolm » 13 Jun 2013, 20:03

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Hi,
Wanting to put my Xantia back on road after a year SORNed I need to replace rear discs. Dismantling I have snapped the pad bolts so can go no farther as they are req'd to hold both halves of caliper before removing caliper bolts. Are bolts and nuts rather than pins available and does anyone know a part numbers? Thanks.
BTW after a good charge...

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Thanks Richard, I was considering some threaded bar which I have in some box in garage but I've ordered now. For £7 I'll have new bolts, the covers will reuse if new ones are not suitable. Thanks to all for info and speed of replies. Looking forward to having Xantia back on road. The caliper bolts slackened off really easily surprisingly. :-D

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Last post by Malcolm
13 Jun 2013, 22:24
Link to Xantia HDI Manual ?

by Stewart(oily) » 12 Jun 2013, 12:59

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Can anyone point me at a download link to Xantia HDI Manual ? I have a proloferation of haynes books for S1 and S2 XUDs but nothing covering my engine. TIA

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Haynes have revised the latest Xantia Book, and it does now include the HDi engine.. just not any of the wiring diagrams I found.

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Last post by citroenxm
13 Jun 2013, 20:59
Xantia Mk1 Clutch pedal cable clip broken! BACK on the road!

by reanimation » 13 Nov 2012, 10:50
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I've had a good years of comfortable motoring and a string of life-dramas with this car that have had nothing to do with Ciroen themselves. This 18 year old car has been amazing to us despite what it's been through. I've been expecting my luck to end... So I've not been on here much :)

The clutch was very high anyway so for the last two MOTs...

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Thanks Jim, not quite sure what the other comment means. The garage had left sanding dust all over the car, and I was just about to get washed at the car wash, thought my friends and over on Autoshite would appreciate the grubby pics. It's a bit bruised and battered in places, lacquer burnt off and covered 141k engine does not smoke at all, and...
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Last post by reanimation
13 Jun 2013, 20:25
Xantia - suspension levelling

by Jaf » 11 Jun 2013, 23:02

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Hi guys, I've just changed the front spheres on Fred as she was very bouncy. Also changed the front brake flexible hoses (thanks for the advice). The rear spheres are 2 weeks old.

The suspension is being a bit weird now though, the front was too low and the rear OK and then the rear too high but the front OK. She goes up to service high and down...

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Well it's been too hot to be wearing overalls. So took her round the block (so to speak) with the front OK and the rear high, and she settled down! Hurrah! Supposed to get even hotter for a few days so I won't be looking at the hc's for a while. At least I can drive her again!

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Last post by Jaf
13 Jun 2013, 19:11
c5 mk1 fuel filter location

by ej2095 » 02 Jun 2013, 15:28

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So erm where is it?

and it this easy to do?

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quick update

no leaks so far so good and car lot more sponsive

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Last post by ej2095
13 Jun 2013, 14:57
lock sequence

by boristhespie » 06 Jun 2013, 20:57
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Now this is going to sound like a wierd question but is it possible in a mk1 C5 to change when the central locking kicks in. My parents car allows the lock to be set BEFORE all the doors are closed. The C5 needs all doors shut before it locks. I find this a pain in the butt as my parents are like glacial zombies getting out the car and I can find...

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leave the keys on the seat, shut the door and then you're screwed
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What car was that ?
That's not possible with the C5.

Thats what the thread is about.
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Last post by qprdude
13 Jun 2013, 13:25
Michelin Primacy XP or Primacy 3

by Richard_C » 13 Jun 2013, 12:20

It seems like both are available for my C5, with only a marginal price difference. Has anyone any experience of both, or the new one to help me decide?

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Last post by Richard_C
13 Jun 2013, 12:20
WOOHOO! Syn-Bus Rides Again!!!

by Johnny Cogs » 12 Jun 2013, 13:54
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This is practically spam, but I just wanted to share the good news =)

The Syn-Bus went through its MOT yesterday.... Straight through... No advisories and only a £10 Headlight adjust and delivery fee to pay on top of the mot cost!

We had expected a bill for a couple of hundred quid....

Super Happy! (replaced the old baldy tyres with a set of...

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nah , jack it up - and I want to because mines a woosh rather than the whistle
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Last post by Harlequin
13 Jun 2013, 11:33
2007 c5 1.6 hdi limp mode antipolution fault

by ststech » 13 Jun 2013, 03:43

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my 2007 c5 1.6 hdi vtx+
ok driving around town or up to about 60mph my partner drove it today after 2 minutes on motor way car went into limp mode and eml came on
when she got back hooked it up to lexia and got 3 codes
p0234 turbo electrovalve excesive flow detected

p2408 remote fault permanent fault fuel filler cap sensor signal

pp1490...

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How many miles has it done? I suspect the the first one brought the limp mode on - it seems pretty common, and possibly / probably relates to an overboost condition - remedies suggested include changing the sensor, changing the air divert valve (which bypasses the intercooler to get the temp up for DPF regen), stripping and de-coking the turbo...

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Last post by RichardW
13 Jun 2013, 10:08
Alarm!

by stevestix8 » 11 Jun 2013, 22:51

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Hi All,

Been a while since I posted. Alls been good with my Xantia Sx Hdi. Is due its insurance end of month, best quote so far £169.00 for the year. Nice cheap car to insure (with a good driving history).

A problem though that someone might have an idea about. In the last couple of days, when the car was locked and I was only a bit away from...

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Thanks Steve, I'll give them a try and see if I can save some cash. I don't think my Xantia has any sort of alarm fitted however.

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Last post by lankytim
13 Jun 2013, 07:52
Xsara fuel pump noise

by 3ps » 12 Dec 2012, 09:32

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Hi,

When I turn on the ignition I hear a noise from the rear of the car. I'm assuming it's the fuel pump.
It sounds like a little bump of something engaging, and them a deep humming, for a few seconds.

What I need to know is, should I replace now in order to avoid being stranded at some point, or is this noise normal enough and I can go on for...

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mine on my hdi started to be come more audiable over time..it got so noticeable i decided to investigate and took pump out of tank...to find the filter inside the pump housing chocked up with dirt grime and debries...cleaned it all up with brake cleaner put it back in and the pump was almost silent!!...i know thou also that i had put some dirty...

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Last post by taffy
12 Jun 2013, 23:37
Odd Xantia suspension behaviour.

by Gingerposer » 12 Jun 2013, 20:06

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Couple of things to talk about and a wee moan cos I got a flat tyre today.
I have noticed since last week that when I turn right, there's a point where the steering seems to turn in more by itself. It doesn't do this to a great extent but it is noticeable and is a new behaviour. It doesn't do the same when turning left.
I went in past the garage I...

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Sounds like a sticking height corrector linkage. I had similar symptoms on the rear suspension of mine until I lubricated the linkage thoroughly, although the height correction isn't as accurate as it should be the symptoms you describe went away.

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Last post by Mandrake
12 Jun 2013, 22:18
C5 Estate 2004 creaking noise - help

by 10051550 » 11 Jun 2013, 19:40

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It's driving me mad and sounds like the drivers chair is creaking ( it's not )

I can't find anything loose on the front offside corner - but it defo coming from that direction

Loud Creak when turning wheel left/right and pulling away from stationery - after that it goes away ?!?

If I jack up the front offside it stops completely ..

Anyone...

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Make sure the wishbone mounting bolts are all FT.

They'll creak if not.

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Last post by addo
12 Jun 2013, 21:08
Xantia Air Con - blower permanently on

by Old-Guy » 09 Jun 2013, 12:24

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The VSX's (1998) air-con blows cold OK, but even on hottest setting, is stuck permanently on full chat (not a problem on a sunny day) and can't be turned off. None of the controls have the slightest discernable effect eccept the screen/face/feet direction. Is this the well-known sensor-fan problem?

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Water getting into the controller is also an issue with leaking window scuttles.

The screen was replaced in 2010, so I hope it was bonded properly.

Last night I sat down and listed the last 8 years MoTs and bills. Since 1/1/2008 (4 years), it's also had new discs and pads all round, HP pump, A/C pump & re-gas, alternator, radiator, battery, O/S...

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Last post by Old-Guy
12 Jun 2013, 12:57

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