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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
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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xantia engine mounting

by kr1s » 20 Oct 2008, 15:38

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Is there a common engine mounting fault on the 2.0 hdi xantia

I get a grumbling noise at low revs on my V 2000 xantia and a knock on clutch take up

A quick look and I suspect the lower G/Box mount but wondered if there was a common culprit

Thanks

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Is your Xantia HDi a 110 bhp model if so trust me here, but the noise may well be emanating from the brake calipers as they tend to rattle around in the calipers at low revs. To work out if it is the calipers, the next time you hear the noise gently pull on the handbrake until you feel a resistance if the noise stops you need additional bracing...

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20 Oct 2008, 17:54
What is it for

by casperdog2 » 19 Oct 2008, 16:25

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I am trying to sort out the remote locking and alarm on my car a p reg xantia, It will not work on the remote, the doors all lock ok with the key so i am chasing the alarm system down, Ive come across a elect relay I think. It is situated on the top of the left hand wing 10 mm bolt holding it on, it has on it G CARTIA 03 730, the casing is broken...

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thanks for the diagrams jim it is just what the doctor orderd I now know what Im looking at, Im just waiting for the weekend to get on with it,
again thanks everyone we will beat the problem Im sure.

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20 Oct 2008, 17:38
Camshaft & Valve positioning

by MikeT » 17 Oct 2008, 15:37
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When I removed the head, the engine was set to align the locking bolts. I've since removed the head and lost the camshaft/valve position. I think the Haynes manual can help me there but I haven't studied it yet, it's in the car. Anyone know a quicker way?

I think there's a photo of how the pistons are but like I said, they're at the position...

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thats ok then TBONE i'll let you off this time TEA HE

regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
20 Oct 2008, 14:09
XUD9BTE +AC sump replacement

by KP » 13 Oct 2008, 12:11

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Has anyone replaced the sump for a Xantia 'on the car' on a model with AC at all?
Mine has cracked and now holed :( and im considering trying to source a used sump to stick on there. The only place locally to me that may stock them specialises in pugs so im not sure if a pug one will doe as no doubt the mounts will be slightly different for it......

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Cant lose the AC as its the only luxury the car has other than suspension :D

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20 Oct 2008, 13:45
Xantia 2l HDi Steering problem- Help!

by redman » 09 Oct 2008, 11:11

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Hi

My Xantia (x reg)has developed a strange steering problem. The pas steering stiffens as the wheel is turned and then becomes easier once pushed through the stiffness. Ive tried swapping the hydraulic pump with a known working pump and have replaced the pinion valve to no avail. The LHM has been replaced (has some somehydroflush in) and the...

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Interesting!

I had a car in with this problem... (L reg S1, TD SX, WITH anti sink) it stiffened over night.. HOWEVER, I decided to give it a Hydraflush and het presto! Back to constant smoothness!! Customer quite pleased! She needs to come back now and get back to LHM...

Rgds
Paul

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20 Oct 2008, 13:00
Guess the Typo

by KP » 20 Oct 2008, 11:16

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20 Oct 2008, 12:55
My ECU's role

by MikeT » 16 Oct 2008, 13:12

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I'm sure Jim's already explained this to me but it still hasn't sunk in fully. I know I have a TPS and Lift Sensor and ECT sensor and that the ECU exerts timing control from them but how exactly does the ECU alter the timing?

Apart from operating the EGR and cold start device, does the ECU control or monitor any other parts of the engine...

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Thanks for the IP offer Jim though I'm happy to stick with my semi-mechanical pump because the timing is electronically controlled :wink: Yes, it could be beneficial to alter the timing. They say the full advance, like the fuelling setup, is quite conservative. I would be most grateful if you could confirm that one day, should the opportunity ever...

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18 Oct 2008, 21:14
Activa - New Ball Joint making car lean.

by KevMayer » 09 Oct 2008, 21:11

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I've had a new lower balljoint fitted on nearside suspension and now my Activa pulls to the right and also leans to the right when it's parked.

I've had the tracking checked at my local tyre centre. Good reliable lads I've been using for years. They say the tracking was 3mm out at the front and 5mm out at the back. They've adjusted the front...

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Ok... It's starting to make sense.

I've just had my Activa at Normal height and the front wheels on ramps.

With the height at Normal there is NO PRETENSION. The pretension was due to my error in checking the setup with height at Maximum !! (You live and learn and that's now well learned ).

As per the PDF I adjusted both adjusting sleeves so...

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18 Oct 2008, 17:20
electric question

by casperdog2 » 18 Oct 2008, 09:59

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Can I put my electric mirrors onto a car with cable control mirrors. will the wiring loom be in the doors to take electric mirrors, same with spotlights etc

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By spotlights - do you mean the froggies - sorry, foggies?

Main harness components are present in RHD cars - you need to add the lights, any bezels, the intermediate loom between both lights, the green (or now yellow) relay to its existing socket, and fit the correct blinker stalk from GSF.

It's quick and easy to fit the blinker stalk and...

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18 Oct 2008, 10:17
Mk1 & Mk2 1.9TD exhaust pipes

by MikeT » 16 Oct 2008, 17:50
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I've looked at a few online catalogues but I can't see any mention of them being different. Does anyone know for sure, I'm hoping they're the same?

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That's hit the spot Malcolm! They are the same part. Thanks :D
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Last post by MikeT
17 Oct 2008, 19:50
STOP light and red high engine temp light flashing

by Nuneatonrob » 23 Sep 2008, 12:08
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Hello again. I found out how to get my clocks out on my Xsara, and discovered that the STOP Warning bulb and the high engine temp warning bulb had been removed!!! I have replaced the defective / missing bulbs in the clocks now, but have a problem with the STOP and high engine temp warning light flashing intermitently. My guess is this is why the...

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Yes, pretty common. The only thing wrong with them will be worn brushes. As the motors run in series on slow speed, if one is dead, the other one will appear to be also and this makes diagnosis a little more tricky. Sometimes you can tell the one with bad brushes as it'll spin a lot more freely than a good one as there is little brush pressure...
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17 Oct 2008, 19:46
add intercooler to hdi 90

by mrlogik » 04 Oct 2008, 14:32

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Always wanted my hdi 90 to get the extra oomph from a cold charge rather than breathing the hot air from its turbo,we all know this as one of the main differences in the 110s power hike but has anyone successfully installed a 110 intercooler or gone one better and fitted an even bigger intercooler from something else?

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Glad to see everyone getting involved in this topic and that some of you see my point of adding an intercooler as it really is the best thing for a turbo charged engine without one in terms of hp and torque as sucking on the hot air from the turbo is hampering engines witch thrive on cold air.If i was to go down the 110 route and try and rig its...

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17 Oct 2008, 19:44
c5 quandary

by myglaren » 16 Oct 2008, 23:18

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My blowers packed up a few weeks ago.

After a suitable period of mourning, prevaricating and procrastinating I went to see the nice man at the Citroen dealers who sold me a 'resistor pack' and a few other bits (long story)* and included a nice discount, not sure why but who am I to look a gift horse in the mouth.
I had already removed the trim...

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quandary indeed it seems the C5 has many at least the first edition, second did away with a few so whats next I wonder? my next car could be an Audi a8 if I dream hard enough but my love would be a DS Citroen :wink:

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17 Oct 2008, 18:05
Has anyone driven a C4...what do you think??

by Nuneatonrob » 17 Oct 2008, 15:29

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I have had the pleasure of driving a C4 for the last 24 hours, courtesy of Citroen....(see my STOP light and High engine temp light flashing post)

I just wanted to say what a awsome car i think it is. It feels really well made, goes well (1.6 petrol) and is very very modern and funky inside and out.

I just wish I could put a deposit down on one....

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loved the looks but that's it

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Last post by TBONE
17 Oct 2008, 17:35
Xantia Estate - muffled clunking noise

by NAM » 17 Aug 2008, 15:48

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Can anyone shed a light on the latest development with my Xantia Est? When driving over uneven ground I can hear a muffled noise from the front of the car. It isn't a greating sound or high pitched - quite a dull sound and only happens when car is moving. I thought it might be from the suspension but all works well and I had the stuts checked a...

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Problem now rectified - it was a anti roll bar drop link on the off side. Thanks all for replies now I hope for a few quiet months...until next time.

Nige

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17 Oct 2008, 16:41
petrol ECU sensors help needed

by bxman » 01 Sep 2008, 09:44
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I urgently need to discover a cure !!
16 valve Xantia XU7 JP4
Starts perfectly, after 150 yards or so power decays, by then getting engine revs up to approx 3000rpm and/or slipping clutch progress can be made.
by dropping down to second gear, I can keep going rather than progressing at 10mph while the inevitable tail back develops.
After about a...

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Incidentally anyone know what happens if you disconnect the Lambda ?

PICO's informative article hints at a life span that might be as low as 50,000 miles

Disconnecting it should at least log a fault within the ECU, might bring up the engine management light and possibly put the ECU into safe mode , lowering engine power. Either way, there will...
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17 Oct 2008, 10:15
Mechanical Aptitude Test

by deian » 16 Oct 2008, 19:45
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See how you guys do. I got 84%, so I passed, passing is 80%.

Good luck.

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I got a pass but found it very boring not much use at my age lol deal for the beginner/young sprog who want to get into the trade though
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Last post by TBONE
17 Oct 2008, 09:26
ZX O/S driveshaft 1.4i

by UserError » 16 Oct 2008, 11:48

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Hi,
I'm in the process of replacing the engine in my ZX and the inner joint boot is looking a bit tired so I want to replace it. However, I can't get the tripod joint out of its housing - I've spent most of this (sunny & dry) morning looking on here and at the thing, but can't figure it out. Haynes doesn't help either.

All reference to it...

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if the triac dose not fall appart i tend not to wash/clean just that part, but when/what i do clean i use petrol, as this is what citroen say to use,

and you can fit LIGAREX with just two pairs of pliers with one holding the eyelet and the other the end of the straping, then lever them against each other

cable ties are crap at this job and can...

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17 Oct 2008, 00:29
central locking and keypad

by casperdog2 » 15 Oct 2008, 13:28

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I have just got a p reg xantia. and it has a couple of things that Id like a bit of advice on.
A. The central locking will work on the key but not with the remote. I have changed the roof sensor out of my old car and the sensor in the key because I know that these two work but they wont work in the P reg.
B. on the key pad the red light is...

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the 96 and 97 are the same but you could check fuses f 17 alarm system control module and f 21 central locking also the central locking ECM which is under the hand break cover and the alarm ECM under the passenger seat door side back of the seat under the carpet

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16 Oct 2008, 15:56
ZX 1.4i front hub nut removal info

by UserError » 16 Oct 2008, 11:57

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Thought I'd share some info gained recently:

Searched extensively, the other day, to find size of front hub nut couldn't find reference fro 1.4i. FYI it is 30mm.

Managed to loosen it thus: car on ground, 30mm socket , a 1/2 drive shaft from long-dead ratchet - one end in socket, the other in a bench vice (not attached to bench - still waiting...

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another cheat while its on the car is to put a screwdriver in the disc vent to lock it against the caliper to remove the hub bolt :wink:

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16 Oct 2008, 13:06
Braking issues on a 2.1

by KP » 15 Oct 2008, 11:57

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Anyone any idea what could cause what the person here is describing??

I was thinking of removing the spring bit of the peddle and putting something hard in there as well as flushing out the LHM as well and maybe the pads too??

maybe a project for someone??

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What would happen if you used a 1.9td ECU in place of the 2.1TD? is it a plug out plug in type of setup on the xantias?

Also i fear if the pistons have been pushed in as it sounds like then they ould be best going to a refurber possibly or seeing if GSF do them maybe?

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Last post by KP
16 Oct 2008, 12:39
pulling, vibration not balancing

by 3ps » 16 Oct 2008, 09:52

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Hi,

I had pulling left and speed related vibrations on my Xantia 1.9TD. I dropped by a specialist for a quite look and he said it wasn't balancing.

This was some time ago and it hasn't fixed itself.

There is also a clunking feel/jerk when I hit/ease off the accelerator.

Any ideas what this could be? I don't have a clue but I would guess...

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would a loose/tilted engine causing pulling and vibrations like wheel balancing?

If badly worn, possibly, although I would look carefully at driveshafts, wishbone bushes and lower swivel joints for the pulling and vibration.

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16 Oct 2008, 11:58
air leak

by 3ps » 16 Oct 2008, 09:55

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I had an air leak and replaced the fuel line coming out of the primer bulb. But there is still a leak somewhere.

My mechanic said he could hear wheezing from the injector?? whereever that fuel line from the primer goes into, and that they are super expensive but he know of a person who could fix the seals in situ.

I can no longer hear the...

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check the braid pipes between the injectors they tend to degrade after a while and you can buy the kit not expensive

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16 Oct 2008, 10:00
Citroen Keyfob Problems

by Xsara Drummer » 10 Oct 2008, 13:10

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Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum but I’m hoping some here may be able to help me....

I have a Citroen Xsara HDI Estate 2000 (Mark 1 Shape) and I’m having real problem with my key fob.
I bought the car second hand in March this year and love it to bits (first car that fits my rather large drum kit into the boot) but the key fob never worked until...

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3 button type 2000 xsara HDI

without double locking:
press lock button once activates central locking and alarm.
with double locking:
press lock button once activates double locking system and alarm.
pressing unlock button again deactivates locking system and alarm.

synchronization:
when,
key battery replaced.
if buttons pressed repeatedly out...

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16 Oct 2008, 09:37
Xantia windscreen automatic wiper sensor

by pete_wood_uk » 15 Oct 2008, 13:17

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Hi Chaps

Just a quickie - since I had my windscreen replaced, my supposedly rain-sensitive wipers seem to have been stuck in a slow-intermittent mode regardless of the weather. For a while I put it down to the wrong blade not properly sweeping the glass over the sensor, but having fixed that (and driven through some varying rain this morning),...

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Its almost certainly down to the sensor not being pressed hard against the screen, merely resting alongside it will cause the problem you describe. Take a look at the sensor from outside, the rubber pads should look very dark as if you're looking through them rather than at them.

Getting the mounting blocks to stick tightly against the screen is...

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15 Oct 2008, 18:59
xantia head gasket

by fangy » 19 Sep 2008, 13:59
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Hi, a while ago my Xantia started overheating, then blowing blue smoke.We gave it to a local guy who fixes citroen's,after he stripped it down he said the cylinder head was cracked and managed to get one second hand, when he put the engine back together, he tried to start it but it wouldn't start and it was making a hissing noise from the valves,...

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It's so easy not to do them up tight enough!
When Jim and I changed Cassy's alternator, I thought I'd done the clip that end of the intercooler up nice and tight, but coming out of work the next day, as I put my foot down, there was a pop and it had slipped off.
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15 Oct 2008, 17:35
HDi Xantia 110 non starter

by andmcit » 04 Sep 2008, 20:11

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Pal of mine dropped in to his local GSF counter this evening and now has a
turning over but very dead diesel Xantia. It's a non immobilised car and it
hasnt been through any floods or even big puddles and was running fine 10
minutes earlier!? The k light is on during turning over. Usedto occasionally
drop into k light limp mode randomly before...

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Hi Andrew
and thanks for the reply. I myself have changed just the electric pump, not the whole in-tank-unit. We (east europeans) can get the pump separately, but Made in Poland , what speaks for itself. The polish one is notably louder than the original. But it was definitely cheaper, about 55 GBP only. Had to change it as I found copper swarf...

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15 Oct 2008, 15:32
Veg oil & bio diesel

by xantia78 » 23 Sep 2008, 22:42
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I see a few people are running their cars on veg oil Is it worth looking into?

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Just for anyones reference, if you can find a biodiesel plant near you, the government will give you a personal tax fee allowance per year. I cant remember how much though, it has to be bought in jerry cans and is then...

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Ahh :)

I have always found it thicker at the lower temps than the rapeseed i've used for a long while now, expecially when costco is a good 40min trip there and same back and their price has rocketed up above £18 a tub.

Bookers has been best value but thats still 86p/litre...

Yup it's definitely thicker than Tesco's rapeseed!
Our costco has...
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15 Oct 2008, 11:58
C5 Flickering Headlamps

by Paulio » 13 Oct 2008, 19:06

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Hello All,

The drivers side main beam headlamp on my 2005 C5 flickers on and off before staying off completely. It happens when the directional setting is both on or off and is (very) temporarily solved by changing from auto to manual light selection.

It isn't triggered by going over a rough piece of road or anything else that I can figure out...

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Or google it. Lots of people have this feature. I presume whats needed is a really big capacitor on the headlamps?

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15 Oct 2008, 08:56
Berlingo engine judders and cuts out intermittently

by HelenaHandbasket » 12 Oct 2008, 17:58

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My 2002 Berlingo has been misbehaving on and off for a couple of years, but no-one seems to be able to get to the root of the problem. She'll drive perfectly well for months on end, then all of a sudden the engine will start juddering and occasionally cutting out altogether.

Recently, the engine diagnosis warning lamp has come on, again...

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1) a machine which registered the engine manifold pressure sensor fault
2) tends to cut out when you're slowing down or approaching a stop with the clutch down
Welcome to our troubles, Helena.

This reads like a vacuum leak, where the engine sucks in air, instead of a well-metered fuel/air mixture.
The air gets into the manifold through a loose...

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14 Oct 2008, 13:53
The dreaded green blood....

by vince » 12 Oct 2008, 18:19

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Once again the Xantia is bleeding on the drive :cry:

Where i had an old leak fixed it has decided...and i dont know why yet, to start leaking again. Its a shame really because (touch wood) the car has run faultlessly really apart from this niggle....

Oh well, looks like its a morning stop off at Paris Autos in Stockport to drop it off and let...

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Guys, its a dealer only hose the one i need. its not just a single hose its a like a main artery with a few pipes leading of it ar various points along its edge. I will have to take a picture and post it up.

In any even it is now fixed again...the problem was that where the garage has placed a piece of metal pipe inside the rubber join, the metal...

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14 Oct 2008, 06:54
sticky Xantia speedo fixed

by 3ps » 13 Oct 2008, 22:16

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A success story.

I browsed on here and found lots of references to the speedo sticking at 50mph/80kph.

The remedy was to remove the instrument cluster and solder some pins.

Well I managed to remove it all but my PCB didn't match up. But I could find 4 similar pins and with a magnifying glass did see some slight damage to one of them.

And it...

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Thanks.

Found the links:

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13 Oct 2008, 22:46
Xantia Cooling Fan Replacement

by xantia_v6 » 22 May 2008, 07:16

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I know its been done before, but I need to type a few words as therapy for bruised forearms and knuckles.

One of the fan motors on my Xantia V6 died (actually the one which I lubricated last year). I think it must be the brushes, because it would kick into life if the fan blades were pushed axially back.

So off to the Citroen service web site...

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An idea from our german colleagues:

Other helpful images related to this topic are there

Karel

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12 Oct 2008, 10:58
brain picking of a leagal beagle required not citroen relate

by citronut » 09 Oct 2008, 13:12

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in this months MOTOR MECHANIC mag (free mag to the trade),

SEALEY TOOLS 2008 AUTUM PROMOTION

they are addvrtising a floor mounted susp coil spring compressor,

list price 299.95

promotion price

23.40 some thing inc vat

+ free air hammer gun,

there is no sign of a disclaimer,which the guy at SEALEY says there is,

is it possible to...

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As people have mentioned above, a misprice isn't legally binding, its only once money changes hands things become binding, i.e. if they'd realised after taking your money that they'd made a mistake its too late for them to stop the sale.

Looking at the Sealey website, it would appear to be a misprice and the decimal point found its way to the...

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11 Oct 2008, 21:29
Spark Plug Gap for 2.0l HPi

by DaiRees » 11 Oct 2008, 20:01

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Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me the correct spark plug gap for the 2.0l HPi engine as fitted to lots of C5s and a handful of 406s please? :P

Cheers
Dai

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Wow that was quick! Thank you :D

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11 Oct 2008, 20:27
Xantia 1 clutch pedal

by citroenxm » 11 Oct 2008, 19:44

Yes the PEDAL itself wanted please - ASAP ... if someone is willing to remove one or has one already removed - Dont ask!

For your pleasure, someone had cut open the loop on top of the pedal in the past and so of course it has finally sheared off!!!

Idiots!

Anyway... many thanks
Paul

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11 Oct 2008, 19:44
Do you want an Activa?

by andmcit » 09 Oct 2008, 18:42
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For it won't be long before they've all gone!!

The end of the road for Activae?

At least RHD one's as they've hit rock bottom and are barely fetching scrap
weight value now and the only folk who want to buy them are guys with small
cars who can't wait to scrap this fantastic and getting rare Xantia.
Obviously there will be the odd few...

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Yup, insurance is an odd thing, they seem to have get out clauses for everything. So the only way is the proper way! Luckily my no claims bonus is stacking up well, having never had to make a claim, so i hope insurance should come down over another year or so.

Ive just been having a good look around the forum today, its nice to read other...
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Last post by Citroenmad
05 Dec 2008, 21:26
Buying a second hand AX 1.4 Diesel - What to look for?

by Keith J » 10 Oct 2008, 17:03

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Hello. I am going to look at a 2nd hand 5 door AX diesel tomorrow for a friend. I have read that the head gasket can be an issue on these. Anything else I should look out for other than the usual general stuff?

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I was going to suggest the cooling/head gasket too. I had some back luck with a pug 106 1.4d (same engine).

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Last post by deian
11 Oct 2008, 18:41
Fault code readers

by svesey » 11 Oct 2008, 01:18

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Anyone know anything about the Maxidiag FR704 scan tool

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It's also a really tiny market. I just couldn't imagine them changing more than they had to (door intrusion bars, different mirror glasses, rear centre seat belt details, speedometer accuracy and pollution controls). There were no locally mandated diagnostic protocols in the Xantia era.

I'm further able to run through all the little operational...

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11 Oct 2008, 13:09
Xantia looks... different

by jgra1 » 10 Oct 2008, 14:09

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do you think new rear-arm bushes needed

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:twisted:

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10 Oct 2008, 15:10
Heater Matrix ZX Diesel

by flygirl767 » 10 Oct 2008, 03:31

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Hi Gurus, it's me again with yet another problem. A friend has recently bought a Citroen ZX Diesel (1.9). I told her to get a Xantia but she wanted a smaller car - lol. Anyway, there appears to be a couple of problems. The first is the heater matrix. She wants to know if you have to dismantle the dashboard to get to it (well, not her, personally,...

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Hello Michelle, to replace the heater matrix on the ZX, unfortunately, the dash has to come out along with the centre console, steering wheel, plastic scuttle, wiper assembly............ :shock:

You need to allow at least 12 hours for the job! :roll: And you will have screws left over. :wink:

It may also be a good time to do the water pump and...

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10 Oct 2008, 12:13
Self adjusting clutch cable

by Xaccers » 09 Oct 2008, 23:22

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Jenny has one.
Despite the new clutch (I believe before she was with Craig), it's very heavy and I have to put my foot to the floor to properly change gears.

How do these cables actually work?
Do they need resetting when a new clutch is fitted?

The pedal sits at the top of it's swing, and there's nothing for about an inch of movement before you...

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then it's new cable time - but that involves access to the dreaded clip - how's your back???

Not Xac's problem. It'll be mine :lol: :lol: I did his last clutch clip :lol: I have a distinct advantage of being of small stature and being able to curl up in the dark depths of the footwell...

Is it possible to replace the self-adjusting cable with a...

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10 Oct 2008, 08:18
S2 V6 and HDi strut top compatible

by citroenxm » 09 Oct 2008, 19:58

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Hi all...A Xantia question...

Can anyone confirm, are the V6 PSA S1 strut tops the same as S2 HDi 110bhp exclusive???

I guess they are both Hydractive... so would they be interchangealbe???

Or in other words, will Series One V6 24v PSA Strut tops go onto a Series 2 HDi 110bhp exclusive cars..

Many thanks
PAul

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Andrew,

From what I can make out, its only the E0 and F0 thats different...

I guess that means everything!

Ah well, will have to trawl untill I see another Exclusive breaking..

P

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09 Oct 2008, 20:54
A new key.

by JohnD » 09 Oct 2008, 11:24

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I've had one of my two flip keys pinched (long story) I thought about buying a replacement off ebay - like this one:

They say the blade needs to be changed. Can the key which just unlocks the door without turning off the alarm be used for that? If so, how do you swop them. Some advice from someone whose done it would be appreciated. Then...

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Hmm, not too sure about this but IIRC 'Wheeler' posted a while ago that later keys can't be re-programmed. If however they can you'll need to find someone with a Lexia/ELIT to programme the key for both the immobiliser and alarm functions, to do that you'll also need to have the code card.

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09 Oct 2008, 17:07
Problem with bottom door hinges

by casperdog2 » 08 Oct 2008, 12:51

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My daughters car is a 96 1900tc estate and the bottom door hinge on the o/s has weakend so that the door drops when opened, I thought that it must be the pins but its the hinge.The metal around the hinge (car side) seems ok but it must be very weak, is there a plate behind the hinge that could have come loose or is it a welding job to add a plate...

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I think that this is how it should have been done in the factory but never was! Exactly - it's a basic issue of weld penetration. The post stiffener is spotwelded in about four places around each hinge mount pad, so welding can fuse all three bits together. It's far thicker than the post skin.

I have also given some thought to the way they're...

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08 Oct 2008, 23:04
Smokey Picasso

by Jshodgson » 06 Oct 2008, 23:57

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Hi
My Picasso seems a little smokey. I noticed it when changing and then checking the brake bulbs at the weekend. I have no service history with the car so is there anything I should do/check.

Thanks in advance.

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Someone told me they don;t like being over filled with oil.

It's never a good idea to overfill a diesel with oil just in case it starts to get a taste for it. If it is so high that it gets into the combustion chambers, the engine will use it as fuel very effectively and the engine may suffer a runaway as a result.

The other problem an overfull...

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08 Oct 2008, 22:25
2.00HDi Glow plugs

by PeteH » 08 Oct 2008, 13:00

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Hi, I have had starting probs over the last few days and wondered if the cold weather was to blame. I have had the Berlingo Multispace Desire just over 3 months and it has never let me down but suddenly I have starting problems.

Looking back I have never seen a warning light for the glow plugs but have always waited 15 or so seconds for them to...

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Thanks for the replies,
Its a 2003 MPV. Done 53,000 miles.
I have found the glow plug relay down by the offside front light assembly but I am going to have to dismantle the air cleaner and pipework to get at it, hope it may just be corroded connection as it is in a very exposed position, will let you know.

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08 Oct 2008, 20:11
fluid level on a C5

by citronut » 08 Oct 2008, 13:25

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how dose one check the fluid level on a C5, i know its under the plastic cover over the O/S inner wing,

but im told you have to depresureise the tank before removing the cap, then re/presureise once the cap is back on???????

i cant get to my electronic work shop manual as our main computer had trowen a wobbly (maybe caused by the electronic...

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Hi,

Check level with suspension in low mode.

Level should come up to the middle mark on the reservoir.

You need the engine running to be able to use electric pump to change suspension level.

If I have opened filler cap to replenish fluid I always raise suspension to High before replacing the cap. This ensures there is a small positive pressure...

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08 Oct 2008, 19:29
de-cat pipe

by davethewheel » 02 Oct 2008, 20:52

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i've seen a de-cat pipe that would replace the cat on my xsara diesel estate, my question is do you think it is worth doing, there is nothing wrong with the cat that is on there i was just thinking if it would give me a bit more performance it would be worth doing, car has only got 72bhp so any small gain would be useful :)

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Performance gains are low, about 1 or 2 hp. But you gain on fuel economy. The downside, noise. My ZX is LOUD, specially in the 5000-6000 RPM region and with the K&N filter and cold air induction.

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08 Oct 2008, 16:28
Could you get 1000 miles to a tank in a Xantia?

by XantiaMan » 23 Aug 2008, 15:27
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This person seems to think so (scroll down a bit)

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According to a BBC report there is an eco-drive today with the aim of getting the best mpg over a given route. The reporter said they achieved 70mpg getting there and that the top claim is currently over 80mpg.
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08 Oct 2008, 13:37

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