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I would like to change my Xantia 90Hdi for another Xantia, this time a bit more 'exciting'.
Which model do people suggest?
I'd want it in estate form. And would like activa suspension. Or would Hydractive be a big improvement on my 'normal' set-up and with less potential problems than activa?

My pride and joy was rear-ended at lunch-time today. :cry: As the innocent party, she WILL be repaired. Any mention of write-off will be met with a stern and uncompromising lecture on the law of liability! :evil:

The tailgate and the rear bumper are both goners. The tailgate slam panel is buckled and the tailgate won't open - the latch mechanism...

Just want to clarify, if my Googling is correct.

Understanding #1: The codes are available through any dealer without delay, as the database is accessed via their internet connection.

Understanding #2: This code is the one you enter when coding in new keys with Lexia.

Am I right?

Hi All,

I am an ex peugeot 406 hdi 90 owner but sadly my 2001 406 died 2 days ago with a modest 290k miles on it ( fuel pressure regulator fault ), so I have bought myself a 52 plate C5 2.0 HDi 110 LX Estate with 90k miles for £1800. It is immaculately clean inside and out.

So I have a few questions i would be very grateful if you guys could...

Hi folks

I removed the offside engine mount (the metal engine mounting-to-body bracket) today, for cambelt access. The engine was supported on a trolley jack, with a piece of wood going between the sump and the rear engine mount. The engine mounting bracket came off easily with the engine obviously supported ok by the trolley jack. When I came to...

back along I had a problem on the V6 where the pressure regulator tick rate was very short when the suspension was in soft mode but normal when in hard mode.

It was covered rather extensively in this thread .

Recently, the problem returned and it was getting so bad, the car was ticking like a cheap watch :roll: Not good as it puts a strain on...

New stainless steel exhaust on my C3 £300 guaranteed for life

Hi

This is my first post.
Hope its not too silly a question, but my wife has a 2000 xantia 1.8i 16v
I checked the manual and it says coolant should be between min/max on radiator header box (which makes sense).
But having looked......its a black box with no visible min/max markings.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me.

ps I have searched...

Well I went out at 6am this morning, started the 2.0 up, popped the hood, and... The coolant resovior was empty! And there was anti-freeze splattered all over the engine bay. And after more investigation the main radiator hose had been repaired some time by a mechanic (most probably a Kwik-Fit mechanic by the looks of it!!), with duct tape!! There...

Just got the Citroén back from the garage at 8.30PM tonight, with a new pair of engine mounts! Turns out the passenger side mount was worn as well, not bad enough to do any damage, but bad enough to be worth changing! Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to drive it home, as I was out, but I'm esured by my mother (who drove it home) it has no...

I'm in need of some new autobox fluid and I'm after some advice. I've seen the following on Ebay -

I would like to know if this is suitable. From speaking to Jim a couple of months back I know he recommends the fluid you get directly from Citroen (part number 9736.22). Just thought I'd ask before heading to the dealer. Thanks everyone.

Any Ideas on this strange parts (CV joint) problem:

For my xantia II estate, year 2000, I ordered an ABS CV joint. They're meant to be the same , reagrdless of estate or saloon. Citroen tech list the driveshaft as per my VIN, as No. as 3273 9W

The CV joint for '93 to 2001 models, I received is 135 mm long, but the one I've taken off is 143mm...

Don't know if this has been posted but worth a look at this money.

It's nothing to do with me..Sorry for the long link

Rare picture of my 3 Citroens @ once.

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Hi all, I've got a bit of a strange fault on my 52 reg Relay van 2.0 Hdi.

I noticed a few weeks ago a lack of power for a few seconds after just exiting the motorway.
Just after that, the speedometer was fluctuating in the speed it was showing, sometimes going back to zero whilst actually moving.

At first I thought it was some sort of fuel...

Am i right in thinking to disable the egr valve on a 2 lt diesel c5 i only have to remove the vacuum pipe and plug the pipe.

Hi All,

Does anyone know the Torx bit size for the bottom ball joint on a 1995 ZX?

I have to get myself a Torx set and want to make sure this size is in it.

Cheers...

Just a quick thank you to Martin and the rest of the crew at Pleiades for restoring the Magic Carpet ride to my V6... a change of spheres all round and a leak fixed, very good service and a decent bunch of blokes as well.

Ian

So having replace the lower arms, ARB bushes, track rod ends and now finally the lower ball joints which I got a local garage to do, I find I have another knocking noise from the front which wasn't there before I started :cry:

I've had the front end off the ground with both wheels off and tried everything I can to find something loose but...

Folks, I bought a cd unit to replace the tape player in my Xantia, cos much as I like the Smashing Pumpkins, it's wearing a bit thin listening to only one tape day in , day out.
So, having got this cd player, I now need to get the code for it. Here are hopefully some photos of it, can someone tell me what make it is and how to get the code?...

My citroen xantia's alarm keeps going off with no-one touching car no gust of wind or thunder and lighting so why it keeps going off any idea's please
Thanks
Mike
P.S. I forgot to mention that my rear passager door stays locked, wont open even when all other's do is this connected to my faulty alarm?

Has anyone replaced the illumination LED's on a Clarion unit?

The left side of mine remains dark when the rest is lit. I've pulled the front panel off and there's only five LED's in total (ignoring the red one) but they appear to have a rubberised green coating. Can they be replaced?

I have a diesel DW8 Berlingo, which has given grief intermittently over the years..

The latest problem is it's 'lumpy' when started in the mornings, something I suspect is an air leak.

There is a trace of diesel around the plunger of the fuel primer pump so suspect this is leaky.

Have looked online but can't find a replacement. Does anyone know...

Hi all as some of you know i am a new member and you have made me aware i need my timing belt doing asap
My question is what do i need to get i now i need the belt and tensioners also the water pump but do i need anything else?
i am going to get a new drive belt aswell
thanks for reading sam

Hi all im new here decided to join i have a 98 Citroen Xantia 1.9td i bought it in may with 61k and 2 same family owners and i am very happy with the car one of the best i have driven and it is extremely comfortable
i also have a quick question if any body could answer it i would be greatful
my front break pads need replacing do i have to do...

I don't have the radio code for the '96 VSX I'm breaking - it's still 'live' because the battery is connected.

Does anyone know for certain who made standard radio and whether the usual decoder program works for it?

Thanks

Guy

Is today the day?!! I just tried to log onto the Xm forum and it's down for a software upgrade. I know Noz was planning some serious upgrades. Lets just hope it all goes to plan. :)

Hi all,

I would be grateful for some help and guidance on this new problem of mine....

For some unknown reason, the vacuum on my engine just suddenly stopped working whilst on a trip. How do I know this - because it also feeds the cruise control servo that I installed years ago.

Upon checking things over, no obvious signs of problems - no split...

For various reasons I have had cause to investigate a little further on the subject of LHM / LDS mainly because in talking to a recommended independent Citroen specialist about a problem I have he suggested first step would be to flush the system with Hydraflush.... yes I can hear the gasps from around the land :-).

BUT with the problems I have...

Went for a drive on Sunday in my neck of the woods, and stumbled across a couple of surprise's, the first Citroen was an XM 2.5 TD Hatch, S2 M regthe first non Citroen, was a Brown M reg Triumph 2000, but the second Citroen surprise was a Navy Blue SM LHD refuelling... that did suprise me.. The SM looked very tidy indeed.. didn't get chance to...

do you ever have xantia meets?

Front drivers side tyre is worn on inside and outside edges, I have knocking noises which must be the drop links but I didn't think they caused odd tyre wear?

Thanks.

Just returned from a 2,000+ mile and the last 50 miles as accompanied by a clattering noise which varied with engine speed but not exactly.

I suspect that it's a one-way clutch but how many are there? The alternator I think is one. Am I right in thinking that the clutch is a non-replaceable part?

I'll have a look tomorrow. I'm in France and this...

Dear Expert

I have a Xantia 1.9TD. It was all fine until I one day glow plug indicator did not light up momentarily like it must.

Check all the glow plug first, seems to give a very good reading of 0.9 & 0.7 ohm. Check the other two (where i cannot unscrew it one by one) i get another 0.8 0.7 ohm around that.

If i do my math correctly, it...

Hi all

Have finally got the sat nav working on C5 (2002) found a site and downloaded the disc work perfectly!!!

BUT, is there anywhere you can change the directions voice, it sounds like an old demented man!!!!

Also, can you search by postcode, or does some kind person have a link to a manual for the sat nav

thanks in advance

Juliex

How can i check which brake pads will fit my Xantia Exclusive 2.0 HDI.1999 v reg.

I need to order some but obviously i do not want the wrong ones to turn up as per usual with most places.

Any hints or tips.
Vin number is as follows if anyone has the capabilities of checking for me please.
VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks in advance if anyone can help....

I was just checking my Xantia with the engine running and bonnet up. Actually checking the LHM levels with it on full height.

All of a sudden i noticed it leaking water under the front end - I suspect it was the coolant but couldnt see where it was actually coming from, it was running down the plastic guard which is under the radiator.

It left...

i've just bought a synergie,while its ok it does have a couple of issues...
the previous owner has bypassed the key pad for reasons unknown and put a different key switch on the dash.i've not looked into it as yet but reading through some of the posts it looks like the pad is a pain anyway but some were saying it controls more than just the...

I'm having trouble with the rear of my xantia jumping around nonstop. I realized my spheres are out of date. So now I need you guys to tell me how I can check if my spheres are still usable so that I can repressurize them, because new spheres here in my country are very expensive, and ofcourse there is always the question: are those spheres...

What's the main cause of smoking on accellerating?

My HDI's done it since I got it,around 18 months ago.

Serviced it - filters,oil etc 6000miles ago...can't be nackered already?!

Only noticed as I've seen smoke before,accellerating,thought,it don't look that bad, then it looked worse,dark cloud :oops: so I back off usually,

then t'other day,...

hi lads or ladettes i would like to know if i need a elm cable or can bus cable to connect to my ecm or are they both the same as i have some diagnostic soft ware that i would like to use if poss many thanks for any info :?:

Hi folks

As above really, are Athena models just re-badged VSX's??

Thanks!

The aftermath of my cambelt failure is approaching the end game now, and I have fired the engine up again for the first time. Going through the checking for leaks mode, the most obvious leak was from my first heath robinson attempt at a gasket for the thermostat/fuel filter housing where it joins onto the head.

Yes I rejected paying GSF the £20+...

Don't know how many have seen this on YouTube

but I understand from the chap who got it started that it has been sold to someone who really wanted it

Is the owner one of us?

Well I'm back, the Xant made it perfectly! Just need to get the engine mount seen to soon. Though the Focus is coming home in 1 hour from the garage with a fresh 12 months MOT so it's not that urgent to fix the Xantia!

Bit of newbie question - where, if any, would I find my engine's earth strap or cable? It's under suspicion and I'd like to check it without having to hunt for it first.

Is there a glossary or similar for the cryptic messages given by my Diaxia?

Last night, my engine lamp illuminated occasionally while driving it hard. From previously noted symptoms, I suspect fuel starvation/restriction is the reason and will investigate when the tank's a little less full (unless it becomes a more serious problem).

The ECU has...

Saw this on Ebal France
Looks a most ungainly contraption!

Quicky - Is there any handbrake adjustment at the (cabin), lever end?

Car rolled back for the mrs when she put the clutch in,with the handbrake fully on,(I'd left it on a slight slant,in gear).

Like I say,it was definately fully on,top 4 clicks,wouldn't go any higher,cold brake disks as well.. Tested it and it's cr@p.

Waiting for these summer...

Thank goodness . My V6 Xantia passed MOT with no advisories. It means I have smooth powerful motorway munching hard cornering fun and comfort for another year.......or more :lol:

Mot man always says these things are the worst cars in the world ........why? Cos he can't get them off the ramp axle jacks :lol:

Absolute sheer ignorance of...