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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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I've used them a couple of times, most recently for a pair of XM rear ram gaiters.
Not cheap, but the only source found for new ones.

The Search box will accept original part numbers, so no need to go ploughing through the long, illustrated lists. Some good stuff there, genuine and new!

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11 Oct 2019, 17:47
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Hi People, new here, 2nd Question

by Sim » 19 Jun 2006, 16:56

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My nice shiny new (W reg?) Xantia (see the other new here thread) is a standard petrol variant, and I was wondering about the general opinion about LPG conversion.

I have found a website that claims to have a kit/unit that will bolt straight into the injection system, and so doesn't need the head to be drilled or whatever, all you need to do is...

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Doing a quick calculation
a petrol Xantia @ 30mpg covering 10000 miles a year with fuel at £4.40 a gallon will cost £1452

the equivalent diesel Xantia @ 40mpg will cost £1100

if the Xantia petrol was converted you could expect say 28-29mpg due to the lower calorific content and also approx
15-20% drop in power but with LPG at £1.81 a gallon...

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Last post by Paulee
20 Jun 2006, 23:11
Xantia VSX TD rear suspension fault

by Paulee » 19 Jun 2006, 23:24

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Hi
My 93 VSX 1.9 Td has developed a fault,Car starts and rises to normal level,on moving off the rear suspension dips about 3-4 inches (also if brake applied soon after moving ) then recovers and may not do it again all day, just when moving off after leaving the car and the suspension has sunk
I think and have been told it may be the accumulator...

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Thank you Anders I will report back on my progress

regards...Paul

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20 Jun 2006, 22:44
C5 2.0 manual HDI ESTATE - NO UMPH!!

by johnway » 20 Jun 2006, 10:27

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Hello,
Been a while since I last wrote (no problems!!). However, I was pulling my caravan last weekend and thought the C5 was down on power - runs OK but when peddle to the metal - little acceleration. Only had the car for a year but I swear it had more go in it then than now. Anybody else out there had similar experiences? Tried it again today...

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Try to clean the air flow sensor. It's the first plug on the inlet manifold after the filter box.
Take it apart carefully and aplly a degreaser for electronic components that leaves *NO* residues.
Good luck!

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Last post by 406 V6
20 Jun 2006, 21:44
Sad Day

by mbunting » 12 Jun 2006, 15:29

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Well, today is a sad day.

I must report that our beloved AX 1.5D 5dr has given in to the rot, and gone for a meeting with the crusher today.

Alas, it was only last friday, that after having some DIY repairs done, and with about 267k on the clock, she was to go for the MOT - but when jacking up the front to tighten some bolts, the jacking point...

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XMs dont go rusty which is of little comfort as a relativly minor mechanical failure can write it off, assuming you have to pay somebody to fix it!

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20 Jun 2006, 20:31
ABS Confirmation!

by mezuk04 » 15 Jun 2006, 13:23

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Just received telephone call from me' BIL updating me regarding the ABS intermittent dash light.

He took it to a local garage (where he's been a couple of times) for a read out on the faults for the ABS. The chap said that their appears to be 3 abs fault read outs which he suggested is through the life of the car and that they have never been...

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Its often the cables. On my BX I had 3 fail due to the outer insulation of the cable perishing and water getting through the cracks and corroding the quite substantial screen.

Interesting to get your old one and test it for continuity of the screen. Start at the plug, chose a point where the cable looks dirty and put a sharp probe through the...

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Last post by jeremy
20 Jun 2006, 16:30
Xantia Blower motor/ ABS

by Allanxantia » 19 Jun 2006, 09:10

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Have been doing a little more investigation. My new car is a 97 Xantia with air con. The blower seems very weak. It works on all speeds but does not seem as powerful as the one on my old non air con car. The air con needs re-gassing but I'm not bothered unless that is something to do with the weak fan.

The car also has ABS as the ECU and control...

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That is what I would like to know :lol: Well my BIL at least.

If the ECU displays a fault then surely thats a fail!
If theres no warning light being displayed and no faults are checked then surely its a pass!

Depends if all garages now have to check cars with ECU's, I'm sure certain garages do not

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Last post by mezuk04
20 Jun 2006, 13:14
Buyers Guide Citroen XM

by Amazon Activa » 17 Jun 2006, 11:21

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A friend of mine is looking into getting an XM 2.1TD as his daily driver.

I was wondering if people could offer some good advise when looking at a car.

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I have been running XM 2.1 td estates for the last 10 years or so and still think they are the best thing since sliced bread, very comfortable, very roomy and very economical, 50 + mpg driven reasonably, nothing new to match them. But...Like Xantias they are pigs to work on, fitted a head gasket to mine last year, took about 20 hours! but since...

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Last post by Peter.N.
20 Jun 2006, 12:25
Saxo misfire between 3,500 and 4,000RPM

by watsoft » 20 Apr 2006, 13:17

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I've a MKII Saxo 1.1 that's done 172,000miles and for the main part it's been pretty good.

The problem at the moment is that it runs fine until I get between 3500 and 4000RPM and then it starts to stutter. It also runs fine above this RPM.

My initial thoughts were the spark plugs, but they look fine (light brown deposit). I've let the car tick...

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I bought a cheap fault-code-reader which identified a problem with injector 3. I've wiggled the wire and the problem has finally gone away!

If you want a cheap reader for your car check this link: . It works fine for post 2000, but you could contact the dealer for a suitable reader for pre 2000 cars (All dependent on make and model).

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Last post by watsoft
20 Jun 2006, 08:40
What's the correct MKII Saxo fault code reader?

by watsoft » 22 Apr 2006, 11:13

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Can anyone confirm that it is an EOBD OBD2 type fault code reader that I require to help diagnose my poorly Saxo?

I know the port is different to MKI Saxo's, but wansn't sure if my assumption is correct.

Thanks in advance.

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Well, I finally took the plunge and bought one after talking to the nice people at . They suggested that the U480 CAN-BUS ODB II model was most likely to work and for less than £40 it was well worth it. This model works with a 2001 Saxo, but covers such a wide variety of protocols I guess I’ll be using it here there and everywhere!

Alpha-bid...

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Last post by watsoft
20 Jun 2006, 08:34
C5 multifunction diplay bulbs?

by SandyD » 19 Jun 2006, 12:45

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Hi all, can any of you give me a hand as one of the bulbs on my C5 dash has gone. It’s the multifunction display it only lights up on one side now so I was wondering if any of you have changed the bulbs in the unit yet and how did you do it. :?:
Any help you can give me will be appreciated.

Sandy.
C5 HDI 110 SX Est 2002.

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Thanks wheeler, the jobs a good’n all three bulbs changed.

Sandy.

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Last post by SandyD
20 Jun 2006, 05:40
ABS Fault Warning

by stevenlizuk » 17 Jun 2006, 23:52
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Hello All,

I have seen this mentioned on the site before and it caused a bit of a stir as no-one else seemed to believe the claimant.

My ABS light started going on and off today so there is plainly an intermittent fault somewhere.

On approaching a roundabout I pressed the brake pedal and after the brakes initially started to come on, the pedal...

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My ABS light has been coming on for awhile now, needs to be sorted for MOT next month.
About 2 months ago, the ABS kicked in at walking pace(after just being started). It turned out the rear caliper was leaking on the kerb side.
Drove it home very carefully, once the ABS light came on the dashboard, the brakes were ok, as the other three still...
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Last post by p20
19 Jun 2006, 22:33
citroen xm

by monico » 17 Jun 2006, 21:14

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hi everyone
i would like to buy an XM 2.0 ct turbo 1997.
the car didnt move & worked for about a year(a bank auction)
what should i take in acount except battery?
thanks, moni

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I would agree. I am on my 4th XM now, have been running them for 10 + years, but wouldn't be able to afford to if I didnt do my owm maintenance

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Last post by Peter.N.
19 Jun 2006, 21:46
Turbo weak, some questions

by D.Slatford » 16 Jun 2006, 15:36

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Hey all, I've changed my Xantia again, this time for a new style, 133K 1.9TD. It's rather nicer than the earlier models! It's had a ton of work done in the last year too (head gasket, abs sensors etc).

However, the engine is definately less powered than my last ~160K TD. The turbo does work (I can hear it say, in an enclosed carpark when the...

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Thanks to all for your help. After new oil today and a good run with injector cleaner it's quite clear the turbo is working fine afterall :)

The electrovalve connected to the cold-start diaphragm is open circuit, so I'm looking for one of those. Connecting the vacuum pump direct to diaphragm somewhat slows the idle speed.

As for the oil, it does...

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Last post by D.Slatford
19 Jun 2006, 21:28
Recoding a plip receiver on a BX

by sleepy0905 » 19 Jun 2006, 19:27

can anyone help i have followed the instructions on the site including the oddity of L becoming O and O becoming L but i cannot get it to work i have tried 2 receivers so i must be doing something wrong in recoding the receiver to the transmitter. :?

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Last post by sleepy0905
19 Jun 2006, 19:27
Xantia MK11 No Internal fan Blower

by masood_ilyas » 19 Jun 2006, 12:57

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Internal blower fan failed completely just when you need the ac in this weather!. Ignition switch contacts and relays were fine. Took the fan out to investigate and found the brushes were almost non existant. The forcing spring were about to kiss the rotor.
Scarppy sells the fan for £60 (dubious history) and autofactor shops are selling...

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While you’re inside the fan motor, take the brushes to an auto electrician, and ask for a pair of brushes ‘like these’. :?
If they’re not the exact same, you can file them down to size.

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Last post by Clogzz
19 Jun 2006, 13:13
xantia stepper motor resetting, how? (idle motor?)

by erez » 19 Jun 2006, 09:03

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Hi,
I changed my idle speed stepper motor (if that's how it's called),
how can i reset it?
What should i do now? the enginge still shut's down on idle speed (mostley when the RPM's coming down from around 3000-4000).
How can i check if the idle speed motor is working?
Also there is a small bold on the throttle wheel, that can raise the idle rpm,...

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oh sorry!
i knew i forgot something.........
ok, it's a 1997 xantia 2.0i (8 valves)

it will never happen again!

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Last post by erez
19 Jun 2006, 12:53
Xantia 2.0HDi (W reg) 2000 MY - ABS problem

by JohnP » 16 Jun 2006, 23:29

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This problem is definitely doing my head in: :?
ABS system checked out by local friendly Citroen agent (no faults found) :)
Rechecked system with multimeter at ABS multi pin connector (everything checked out OK. :)
Everything seems to work OK except that as I brake and the car comes to a halt the ABS cuts in at the last second just before the...

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My wifes ZX used to do this - it's much better since we did the clutch and cleaned all the rust / crap out of the ABS rings on the drive shafts while we had them out!

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19 Jun 2006, 11:14
Xantia hdi amtek spheres, now all over the place. HELP!!!

by icedillon » 17 Jun 2006, 16:46

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My 2000 HDi started to become very bumby at a point where it could actually jump the front almost (like american pimped up rides). I changed the spheres - both front ones leaked with the wrong size seals so used old ones. All fluid leaked out, the rear ones were very hard to get off and the whole strut dropped with a splatter of fluid on the ramp...

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ok guys heres the script.

The suspension is quite bouncy but not in a hard way, if the car is parked up you can also bounce it with your weight easily at the front (not tried back) end to end of strut. Also looked at the invoice and there is a problem with the Amtek Spheres:

GSF No N45366 (rear)
GSF No N45332 (front)

Are these the correct ones...

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Last post by DoubleChevron
19 Jun 2006, 00:55
Xantia suspension noise

by deadmatt2 » 18 Jun 2006, 23:15

1997 TD Xantia. I have had this car for 6 years with few problems until now.
When I turn the engine off I sometimes hear a loud groaning noise coming from the front as though a moving part was dry or binding. It's driving me mad......give us a clue guys please. Matt N E Derbys.

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Last post by Mandrake
18 Jun 2006, 23:17
BX bodge

by bxbodger » 16 Jun 2006, 22:38

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My BX has been inexplicably losing coolant for the last 4 or 5 weeks or so, sometimes dripping, sometimes not, and it never seemed to drip when I was in a position to get it up on ramps and search for the pesky leak.

Tonight it was cambelt change time, and that's when I finally tracked it down to the heater hose from the pump outlet to the...

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Just be sure that the piece you've fitted has enough flexibility in it to soften the stress between the engine and the firewall as we have had a couple of those that have snapped the plastic fitting that comes through the firewall from the matrix.
It seems that due to a combination of heat and age, they get quite brittle and if there's any stress...

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Last post by alan s
18 Jun 2006, 20:43
2cv Questions

by Rostami » 18 Jun 2006, 10:10

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Hi to all,

Is there anyone with some experience on 2cv? I need to know how hard it is to replace the steering rack...

thanks!

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Rostami, if you fancy paying for an Easyjet flight i'll come over and do it for you!!

Working on a 2cv is like childs play after BX 4x4's, Xantia V6's etc...

The problem with a rotten chassis is that they generally sag where the front axles bolts to the chassis.

It pulls the bodyshell downwards and the opening for the steering column gets...

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Last post by Ian Fearn
18 Jun 2006, 17:40
Oil from back of ZX_XUD

by citroenbx » 18 Jun 2006, 07:46

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My 1994 1.9 TD has developed a small oil leak running down the back of the engine.

I cannot see anything from the top looking down and its very difficult laid on your back looking up.

What oil pipes are traving round the back of the engine bay and are there any know problems with leaks here ?

I have just changed the rocker cover gaskit for a...

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Rocker cover leaks run back there as well as the left hand side oilway (head gasket) I have a slight leak there too, it can wait until the engine comes out really.
Stewart

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Last post by Stewart(oily)
18 Jun 2006, 14:17
ZX door pins or not

by Dave1 » 15 Jun 2006, 18:27

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The drivers door on my 94 ZX has dropped with wear. (3 door means heavy!)

I have taken the door off which is easy but the pins are not typical. In fact looking at the blue print they are not even available and citroen parts dept. simply say there is a screw. I think the screw they refer to is the one which clamps the pin, perpendicular to the...

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Update

Today I filed the top of the pin away and punched it through the hinge. There is a sleeve made of some material threaded with what appears to be copper. This takes up the slack and also stops metal on metal wear. This looked pretty worn. I am only referring to the top hinge here. The bottom hinge seems fine. As a fix I have lined the hinge...

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Last post by Dave1
17 Jun 2006, 17:44
Xantia HDi

by neil123 » 12 Jun 2006, 01:03

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Steering... after standing for a couple of weeks, with no previous fault: on starting and subsequently, steering feels 'assisted' most of the time but 'unassisted' occasionally - it seems esp. just after braking. In essence, 'tight/slack' as steering wheel is turned - but not consistent, so I'd guess hydraulics not seized balljoint etc. Any ideas...

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I had this the other day on a 2.0i auto that has been stood for a while. It ended up being the universal swivel on the steering column where it meets the the rack - the tight/slack feeling could be pinned down to quarter positions of the steering wheel. With the car up in the air with the wheels hanging the steering was turned lock to lock whilst...

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17 Jun 2006, 13:40
Xantia V6 Alarm going off

by xantiatdsx » 14 Jun 2006, 21:47

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I own an S reg Xantia V6 Exclusive. It does not have a keypad immobiliser, it has a remote key plip that is RF not IR. If I lock the car with the plip (lock & deadlock) it all seems fine but a few minutes after the alarm will sound and continue until I press the open button on the plip. It has only recently started doing this and it doesnt matter...

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There are two common faults with the Xantia alarm system.

One is water getting to the control unit under the seat.

The other is faulty ultrasonic sensors, these are fairly cheap and easy to replace.
On the Mk 2 xantia the alarm is controlled by the CPH unit which is located behind the glovebox so i think we can rule the water fault out.just...

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Last post by wheeler
17 Jun 2006, 12:46
Xantia Cooling Fans

by windysurferuk » 14 Jun 2006, 21:55

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Hi I know there are lots of post already about this topic but I just can's seem to find a good one to follow so here goes

The car is a Xantia 2.1 TD with aircon r reg

When I trun the aircon on the fans are not spinning at low speed.
If I pull the brown plug near the thremastat housing only the passenger side fan spins at full speed.

I have...

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Thanks for the replies guys

I followed primo's advice and give it a tap with a hammer! which got the fans spinning again.After a few more taps!! with the hammer the fans now comes on when it is meant to

It looks like a real pain to get the fan moter off from the front so hopefully it will be OK.

Once again this forum makes owning a Citroen a...

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Last post by windysurferuk
17 Jun 2006, 10:22
Headlight question

by njr » 16 Jun 2006, 19:47

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Does anyone know if Xantia 1 headlights will fit onto a Xantia 2 by any chance ?

Neil

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i may lok very stupid now

but having had M1 and M2 Xantias, I think the M2 have different shape headlamps, due to the different shape of the front of the bonnet..

John

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Last post by jgra1
17 Jun 2006, 00:03
ZX clutch drag?

by Dave1 » 12 Jun 2006, 20:27

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I think I have drag. The only sympton is when selecting reverse, if I do not push the clutch right to the floor hard (into the carpet!) there is a grate when selecting reverse. All other gears are fine when stationary or moving. I have tried adjusting the nut on the end of the cable but no better. It is as if it needs to go that bit further beyond...

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Reassuring posts above and thanks.

The car has been stood for a while, about 2 months with little use. I did notice the issue a bit before that but driving it now it is not too bad. I simply hold the clutch in a second or so and most of the time OK so may not be a problem for some time if ever. It may be I just got a bit impatient. You get used...

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Last post by Dave1
16 Jun 2006, 23:55
Plip not working

by basil » 13 Jun 2006, 21:01

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My 2 button plip stopped flashing the red led so I thought it needed new batteries but after replacing them still no led and no remote locking :(
Is there a commen fault with these as they get older?The old batteries still had 3 volts(new batteries 3.5 volt)is the remote sensative to a small voltage drop?
If I need a S/H plip will any citroen of...

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Well I used the WD-40 in August 2005 and the plip is still working very well.

If your getting annoyed with the range of the plips then you can buy one of these RF (Radio Frequency?) boxes that you add to your wiring which vastly improves the distance (even better than this brand new Fiesta) for opening the car, although you obviously have to use...

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Last post by mezuk04
16 Jun 2006, 09:15
door pins

by davethewheel » 14 Jun 2006, 00:50

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my m.o.t on my xantia is now due and one of the problems apart from a faulty abs sensor is the drivers door, the hinge has come away at the weld on the door and also the door handle is bust so i've got a Replacement door, i've tried to remove the door pins but they seem very tight i was wondering if anyone has any tips for removing them :)

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no worried Wheeler.. the amount of times I misread things is amazing, especially Women :) :twisted:

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Last post by jgra1
16 Jun 2006, 09:14
2.0i Xantia suspected snapped timing belt

by andmcit » 12 Jun 2006, 00:09

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If this is what's panning out to be the case on my latest acquisition what can I expect? Is the best course of action a total engine swap or do I lift the head and repair the valves - aren't the bottom ends stronger than the valves anyway? Not sure about bore damage that's the only thing...

I have seen a valve snap and get pushed up through the...

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Any tips or points to note from someone who's had some practice on this particular engine would be welcome! :wink:

Andrew

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Last post by andmcit
16 Jun 2006, 01:09
Since I'm the most.....

by mezuk04 » 05 Jun 2006, 12:15
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.....popular person on the board :lol: I thought I should try my luck at getting away with this.

The other half is thinking about getting a Peugeot 106 for when she passes her test (dont ask!), so im after some general thoughts and opinions regarding these cars.

I am certainly going to suggest a diesel to her rather than petrol, but if you lot...

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Clonk ...
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Last post by AndersDK
15 Jun 2006, 21:52
Buying Used Xsara Estate or Picasso...what to look out for?

by Plane Fixer » 11 Jun 2006, 13:54

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Hi there, I was just after some advice. I currently own a ZX TD Estate that has given many years of good service but someone decided to smash in the back (big time...must of been a 4x4 or a bus!!!) while it was parked in a car park...Anyway, I was looking to get another vehicle and on my shortlist are both the Xsara Estate and Picasso 2.0Hdi. I...

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If I was on a budget I would not go near a HDI, they just seem a little weak (as in sensitive) to things from what I've read on here and would stick with the robust XUD's 8)

Tell me about it...........

New High Pressure fuel pump :cry:

Refurbed Ecu :cry:

New Crankshaft Pulley :cry:

All in 6 Months , i thought they were reliable 73000...

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Last post by howiedean
15 Jun 2006, 19:16
2002/2003 C5 estate - good buy?

by DanielB » 15 Jun 2006, 10:02

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Chaps,
I potentially might be looking at a getting a C5 estate, diesel more than likely.

Are they a bag of problems, or are they generally ok?

Which HDI variant should I go for/avoid?

Cheers

Dan

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HDi 2.2 Thread 1
HDi 2.2 Thread 2

:lol:

Thankyou kindly :D

Richard W - you didn't used to own a White Phase II 16v did you?
EDIT: Dejavu, I think I've asked you that q before, and I think the answer was 'no' before?!

Dan

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Last post by DanielB
15 Jun 2006, 13:48
BOL For BX 4x4?

by Ross_K » 11 Jun 2006, 18:13

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Am I right in thinking Haynes never made a BOL for the BX 4x4?

Every one I can find says All petrol engined models except 4x4 .

Cheers

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I can put the word out over here if you want Ian. Quite a few people were interested in the 4x4 I picked up until they saw the work involved in making it a runner again. :lol: I'd go for it myself only for the fact that I'm committed to this one now, and don't have room for more.

Post up some pics and a price and I'll ask around.

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Last post by Ross_K
14 Jun 2006, 22:36
Xantia Accumulator Sphere Seal

by Quackers » 14 Jun 2006, 11:26

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Does anybody else find these last about a year then just go?

I have had 3 Xantias now and i've replaced many times the seal on the accumulator sphere(that O ring rubber thingy), it just breaks. Last august i changed all the spheres on my Activa, this week, the seal broke on the accumulator sphere.

Am i doing somthing wrong? How long do they...

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As others have pointed out the seal will last the lifetime of the sphere, and then some without leaking. They don't just fail without a good reason.

I regularly reuse the same square section seal if a new one isnt available and I've NEVER had one leak, ever.

There is some debate about the merits of the o-ring type and the square section type -...

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Last post by Mandrake
14 Jun 2006, 21:01
Citroen C6, am i missing somthing ?

by Quackers » 07 Jun 2006, 22:28
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I've just been to Citroens website looking at the C6 Spec's, can anybody explain to me why anybody would buy the 3.0V6 Engine over then 2.7Hdi Engine when the Hdi is faster 0-60 and does more MPG? Maybe i'm just being stupid.

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I guess the petrol model will depreciate quicker too!

So at 3 yrs old, petrol might be the only way to go.
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Last post by bencowell
14 Jun 2006, 20:53
HDI tank pump, relay/pressure sensor ??

by joelataxi » 13 Jun 2006, 21:40

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does anyone know where the relay or pressure sensor is for the fuel tank pump, i can get the pump to work by putting a live to the pump fuse, but it wont work off the ignition, any ideas?
cheers

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the pressure sensor is in the fuel rail but it wont stop the LP fuel pump running.check for corroded wiring in the loom under the radiator,the brown double relay you replaced might be missing a feed.

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14 Jun 2006, 18:31
Faulty front brake hoses ?

by Mandrake » 13 Jun 2006, 22:21

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Hi All,

Ever since I've had my Xantia I've never been entirely happy with the performance of the front brakes. (compared to two other Xantia's I have access to which have pin sharp brakes, let alone the GS's and CX's etc that I've driven or owned in the past)

I've done all the usual things to them - new good quality pads, lubricated the...

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I did have considerable problems with our ZX when I changed the pads. Discs didn't look brilliant but no-where bad enough to change so I just put in new pads. Brakes were poor but I wasn't really sure why - and also had never driven another ZX which means I didn't know what to expect. When trying to bed them in i got some wonderful smells but no...

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14 Jun 2006, 14:21
For the Admin:

by mezuk04 » 13 Jun 2006, 09:00

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Is it a reasonable suggestion to ask for a sticky or even a locked topic to be put up at the top of the board for all 'new' and 'recent' members to be reminded that we need to know what car & spec it is they request help for and maybe a suggestion that the easiest way of doing this is to note it in the 'profile' section since its on the same page...

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No sweat mate, any suggestions that makes it all run smoother that we can discuss and debate and agree to are always welcome.

Alan S :wink:

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14 Jun 2006, 12:02
Well of all days it would be the night before.......

by Quackers » 13 Jun 2006, 00:45

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the MOT, and my Activa has pissed on the floor from the Accumulator Sphere and its got an MOT in 11 hours. Not a huge amount, just enough to make it take 13 minutes to presurise and the stop lights go off. Why or Why is it always me :(

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i always test my car a about a week before the m.o.t is due just in case it needs any work doing and last year just before i was about to take it to the m.o.t station on came the abs light and i had to replace the front near side sensor and lo and behold its m.o.t time again and off goes the offside front sensor :evil:

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Last post by davethewheel
13 Jun 2006, 23:21
identitfing the engine

by caveman_si » 13 Jun 2006, 17:17

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a quick one cos my brain has turned to mush after too many exams.

how do i work out which xud9..... engine i have in my m reg 405 1.9td??

cheers

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Cheers lee
knew it was something like that but just for the life of me couldnt remember what exactly

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13 Jun 2006, 19:50
Xantia SD SX (LPT) ????

by Allanxantia » 13 Jun 2006, 15:02

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Just got my insurance renewal in and they have this down as the description of my car. The reg no is correct and I have phoned them to clarify. Has anyone else seen this, does LPT stand for Light pressure turbo?

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The DVLA had my Xantia down as a LPT SD model although its actually a 90 bhp TD version. Same thing happened with insurance renewal & I did tell them to put it as a TD - I could have got away with it being insured two groups lower if I hadn't, DOH!

I rang the DVLA about this and they said that when a new registration is set up on their system it...

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Last post by nick
13 Jun 2006, 17:51
Is This Terminal - Penultimate Chapter.

by rory_perrett » 11 Jun 2006, 23:45

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Quick recap - Xantia 2.1td poor running, loss of power black smoke excessive noise with then got dramatically worse.

Diagnosis -part of the auxiliary belt that had stripped off had managed to get into the timing belt cover causing the belt to jump on the camshaft pulley by 1 and then 2 teeth, making the timing on the camshaft late.

I have now...

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Thanks guys, I guess it might not be the penultimte chapter. I think the exhaust valves will have to come out and be checked. As commented in a previous post, the 2.1 having hydraulic tappets along with the belt not actually breaking and my suspicion that it was initially only 1 tooth out and slipped a further tooth at low revs I'm going to be...

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13 Jun 2006, 15:25
Haynes Manual

by BrianM » 12 Jun 2006, 13:43

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Can anybody tell me if the Haynes manual named
Haynes worshop Manual Citroen Diesel Engine 84/96 A/N
covers the 93-97 Xantia TD engines ? ie will it give me enough detailed information to do the timing belt and head gasket ?

Thanks
Brian
97 Xantia TD
93 Xantia TD ( RIP ) - but hopefully due for reincarnation !

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Hi,
This is just what you need.

VW Man
VWman@Monervision.co.uk

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13 Jun 2006, 13:08
Water in the boot

by Dave1 » 11 Jun 2006, 15:35

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Just replaced the mounts on the ZX yesterday. On lifting the carpet it was wet on the left hand side. The car has been stood for over a month so not been on a wet road. The drain pipes for the sunroof seem ok as I poured water in and both channels cleared at the front arches.

I will investigate futher but just wondered if anyone had any...

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Quite right, there are two drain pipes that are easily seen in the back bumper. Only thing is they are clear. I think water is getting under the seal of the rear window (3 door).

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12 Jun 2006, 19:55
Brake failure temporarily !!!

by steviewonder7 » 07 Jun 2006, 21:42
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Hi Folks,

Hope you can help me on this:-

Today shortly after pulling away from an arcade of shops I went to brake as i was coming to a junction,doing approx 20 miles an hour speed wise when I went to brake and the dam car wouldnt stop,the brake pedal was pulsating quite violently.I managed to stop the car on the handbrake without hitting anyone...

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Flow diverter is the FIRST component in the circuit after the pump.
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Last post by jeremy
12 Jun 2006, 18:36
Xantia recycle/fresh air wire

by _kid_ » 11 Jun 2006, 18:32

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The wire which controls the recycle/fresh air button on the xantia was loose, by this i mean the circular slot that the wire end engages into was not engaging, because the wire is slightly kinked in a couple of places, therefore kept coming out when I move the outside control. :(

I have therefore placed the wire end into its slot and held it...

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thanks

so the noise under the glovebox, is this the correct area for the fresh air/recycle flaps to be heard?

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12 Jun 2006, 17:34
Best bargain ever?

by Allanxantia » 09 Jun 2006, 10:02
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I have just changed my car and it is the best bargain ever so far. 1997P Xantia 1.9TDSX MOT till Mar 07 Tax end Sept pale met blue. Absolutely spotless with 122k miles and a full history. The seller said it needed new spheres and it was overheating.
Swapped the new spheres off my old car. And swapped the radiator caps over as the spring seal was...

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citroen xantia estate suitable for parts - ebay item number: 4643161225

This is an odd one! I must confess I didn't know what to expect but thought I'd give it a whirl. I need an autobox for an N plate 2.0i and it wouldn't hurt to have some estate panels in green thinking the whole lot would just be lightly picked apart and thrown away. The...
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Last post by andmcit
12 Jun 2006, 00:02
C6 supercar?

by deian » 05 Jun 2006, 19:28

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Will Citroen do such a beast to compete against the M5 and RS6 and AMG Mercs? It would be an interesting excercise by Citroen, they have made quick cars but not in the same league as the M5. I drool over M5's, never seen one being opened up on the public roads, they are usually full of old men.

I think the C6 souped up and dropped with a V8 would...

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I cannot imagine Citroen making anything super-hot and certainly not rear wheel drive - after all, their last RWD car was in 1934!. Even their faster/sportier cars have always had an emphasis on comfort and grand touring ability - the SM was the fastest front wheel car in the world when launched but was still marketed as a swift mile eater rather...

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Last post by Rob81
11 Jun 2006, 22:42

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