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Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Don't bin them from the spam file - it alerts the spammers to an active email address, just as if you had opened them. Any email in in my spam folder has all links disabled so I can't see how that would happen. Also there's a button there labelled which invites being clicked.

Just mark one email as not junk they should go to inbox after that,...

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30 May 2019, 21:27
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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 Exhaust gasket

by soupy_sam » 30 Nov 2005, 17:31

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Hi is it much of a job to change the exhaust gasket on my Xantia 1.9 TD. I found a leak on starting from the exhaust gasket which seals itself when the engine is warm but pumps white smoke out until warmed up so I plan to change gasket WITH YOUR HELP PLEASE.

When I first bought my Xantia and joined the forum I had never been under the bonnet of a...

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Are you sure its not simply the rocker cover gasket leaking engine oil down over the exhaust manifold ?
Check the rear top of engine with a floodlight for any signs of an oil-well .

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30 Nov 2005, 22:00
Quick Xantia Q

by rossnunn » 29 Nov 2005, 22:37

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Mother says her wipers have stopped working on her V reg Exclusive 2.0 16v I have checked the fuse & even though it was ok replaced it anyways. But nothing, can some out point us to the relay?

Cheers

Ro

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all sorted now ta

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30 Nov 2005, 21:06
Need advice about radio code

by den » 28 Nov 2005, 19:47

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Hi All

A friend of mine bought himself a Citroen Relay van several weeks ago to use for his carpet fitting business. A couple of weeks ago he had a couple of electrical problems with the van which he had fixed at a local garage. However, during the repairs they removed the battery and now the radio won't work and he doesn't have the code for it....

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Many thanks guys for the replies so far. If someone could only give me some idea which of the stickers on the radio is the serial number I should be able to get the code from one of the websites that supply the codes.

Den

If you call a Citroen dealer you won't need to worry about these stickers. All you need is the VIN number.

you also need...

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Last post by wheeler
30 Nov 2005, 20:01
ZX TD Radiator bottom hose

by wilkobob » 26 Nov 2005, 17:51
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Just been carrying out a routine service on a friends car, and the cars had a new radiator at some point. There is no drain tap on the radiator, so only method of removing coolant is to remove bottom hose. Removed hose to find its been bodged together (had the stupid plastic clip holding it on) since the plastic clip is broken. It was held on with...

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Right, we have the hose and clips and o-rings and shall be attempting it tomorrow morning with Wilkobob.

Anything we should remember or be reminded of?

Checked the invoice when i bought it from a local citroen specalist whos alright and the hose was £55 ish plus the bits and then VAT.

But its money well spent since the car cannot be driven at...
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30 Nov 2005, 19:04
Xantia : steering wheel control Nightmare !

by London luke » 29 Nov 2005, 23:53

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managed to remove stereo and pop down to TCR in London to buy a fancy Pioneer6700 CD/Tuner and the Autoleads PC 99-X09 Citroen adaptor.

Now it all works.............. except for the steering wheel control !! The main reason why a bought a new system was to use these steering wheel control buttons. (AKA: nightrider !!)

After a bit of a search...

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Ok.. Autoleads have just told me that they no longer realy produce steering wheel control adaptors for pioneer. Seems Pioneer have joined in and sell their own!! Mine works except for Track/search back.

bet th ePioneer one costs a bomb !!

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Last post by London luke
30 Nov 2005, 19:00
AX Thermostat

by yangreen » 29 Nov 2005, 22:53

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I'll add my name to the growing number of I'm cold topics!

Borrowed girlies AX today. Heater gets warm but never hot. Takes about 10 minutes to start kicking out decent heat also. I suspect 'stat but hard to tell as there is no gauge! Any good way to check? I know you can hold onto the rad hose and see if it gets gently warm or suddenly warm but...

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If the thermostat is u/s, the top hose will start to get warm very soon after you start the engine as will the radiator. You can allways stuff a pice of cardboard down in front of the radiator as a temporary measure, but dont leave it there on a high speed journy!

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Last post by Peter.N.
29 Nov 2005, 23:53
Hydraulic pump compatibility.

by adzbaby » 29 Nov 2005, 18:27

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Hi All,

I have had a chap ask me if I have a spare H/pump. Which I do. His car is a 93L (pre antisink) and has a H/pump which has one inlet and one outlet, & a 117mm diameter pulley.

I have a 1 inlet 1 outlet H/pump (off a 94 Lreg with antisink) but the pulley diameter is around 140-150mm. Would this be compitable?

Cheers,
Adam.

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The pulley size is usually determined by the engine type, the smaller one being for the diesel as it runs at lower revs and therefore needs higher gearing. Both pumps are probably the same otherwise but of course the drive belt will be the wrong length.

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Last post by Peter.N.
29 Nov 2005, 23:46
LHM sight glass

by splat2 » 28 Nov 2005, 18:16

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The float indicator on my LHM tank is stuck at the top of the glass.

Question one:

How do I free it up? I've tried tapping it as hard as I dare without success.

Question two:

I guess I can get the fluid level about right by putting the suspension to the lowest level then filling the tank most of the way to the top. Am I right?

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Thanks for all the responses. First off, I do know that the suspension needs to be in the highest position before checking the LHM level and I do regularly(ish) check it.

The reason I thought it was sticking is because with the suspension on high there is only a very small amount of fluid in the tank - just covering the bottom of the lowest part...

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Last post by Mandrake
29 Nov 2005, 23:19
Citroen Xsara 2001

by johninderbyshire » 29 Nov 2005, 19:01

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Hi
A few questions (again!)
1, I have a knocking on the front end again - only 12 months ago the ball joint was changed, and in feb this year i had a new strut and anti roll bar link fitted to pass the mot. The anti roll bar link has split rubber on it - could this be the cause of the knocking?
2, Should i get anything else changed when I get the...

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I am taking it back to the garage that did the anti roll bar link on saturday. The knocking noise has been the same and not got worse or better since it started a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for the advice.

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29 Nov 2005, 22:15
Where the hell is the horn ? !!

by London luke » 28 Nov 2005, 16:32

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Cant stand the sound of it .. so will replace it with the mother of all horns The Stobol nautlius. Scares the living daylights out of pedestrians.

But I look under and over the engine bay and can I find the horn??? No !! I bet its hideen under some cover held down by more Torox screws !!

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Its a small twin air type horn. very famous and well made. And by God is it loud !!! I mean real loud !!

And I should have spelt it STEBEL !!

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Last post by London luke
29 Nov 2005, 20:58
Zx won't start

by Nutkin333 » 27 Nov 2005, 21:55

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Hiya
I went away for 9 days and now i come home the car won't start.
Let me start from before i went... it was a little slow to start sometimes but always managed it and seemed to be firing up on 3 plugs, a little wobbly on start up (bubbling?).
I tried to recharge the battery but that does't seem to make much difference, it was a battery...

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Hahaha ..... too funny, wish i'd have read this post first.
I got a neighbour to jumpstart me, took ages tho. At the garage they said it looked ok, a bit low, but nothing serious. But then we tried to restart the car and it didn't want to play, that was even after running for a long time.
So i told them to put a new one on, and YEY !!!
She seems...

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Last post by Nutkin333
29 Nov 2005, 20:41
Xantia 1.9TD - low charge voltage ?

by Mandrake » 28 Nov 2005, 10:00

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My mum's recently aquired 1.9TD seems to have a problem with the alternator - the charge voltage with the engine reving is only 13.3 volts. My 2.0 petrol has an on-charge voltage of 14.0 volts, and my Dad's one is 14.4v.

What is the correct charging voltage ? I was under the impression that the optimum was from about 14.0 to 14.2v ?

The symptoms...

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Hi recently replaced an alternator 1.9td ,LSUK were much cheaper than GSF.about £40 cheaper if I mind right. regards john.

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Last post by john alexander
29 Nov 2005, 20:36
1.5 D AX difficult to start

by Jshodgson » 27 Nov 2005, 17:54

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My brother has a 1.5D AX (N) and during the recent cold weather it has started to struggle to start. It takes 3 attempts before starting. The glow plugs are fine but the car had to be fitted with a new fuel filter as the previous owner had bypassed the filter when a hose broke.

We've stuck some redex in it, any other ideas?

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You probably have the right new battery, but it should have around 495 amps plus power. I have seen many starting problems with low amp batteries being fitted to economise and they do not have the necessary cranking power. Perhaps this is an obvious suggestion but it does catch people out.

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Last post by JohnT
29 Nov 2005, 20:12
Help its cold

by nicho1120 » 28 Nov 2005, 16:44

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Can anyone help me please. I have a P reg saxo 1.1i. I currently have no heating. when i turn the switch there is nothing. when it gets to the third setting the interior light dims. the back window heater is working so don't think its the problem with the ignition switch.get heat but no blower. checked all the fuses and nothing found. any ideas...

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I wonder if i should take some sort of electrical course?

Since i dont know anything you just said fast :lol:

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Last post by mezuk04
29 Nov 2005, 20:00
Any good fully independant Citroen mechs around N. London??

by London luke » 24 Nov 2005, 22:08

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Dont mind if they work from home etc (My mazda mx5 is serviced by a guy who works from home and he is fantastic !!)

Want the suspension checked out etc.

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Further to my last, I picked up my CX yesterday and am very happy with the work carried out and the service and flexibility of the staff. They had my CX which was a bit of an unknown quantity with it being an Ebay purchase and they carried out the work that I'd asked them to do......but they also checked as to whether there was any need to do some...

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Last post by micitroen
29 Nov 2005, 18:54
Specification needed

by WELSHVIKING » 28 Nov 2005, 18:52

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Hi, Has anyone got full specification of a xantia hdi sx...w reg year 2000...thanks

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Hi, Has anyone got full specification of a xantia hdi sx...w reg year 2000...thanks

My 2000/W sx HDI had:

rain sensing wipers
cd/radio, some have cd changer in the boot
4 airbags, passenger one you can switch off
climate control
wheel trims, alloys an option
traffic master

other than that it's the same as the others.

Howie....

Climate...

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Last post by zzf00l
29 Nov 2005, 18:18
zx jacking points.

by alanshep » 28 Nov 2005, 16:30

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Hello. Have just changed the front wheel on my ZX (1.9D).

I started wih the Citroen jack midway down the sill as shown in the handbook but because the car was parked on a very shallow incline (with the front uphill) the rear wheel lifted but the front did not.

Moved the jack to what looked like a jacking point at the front but as I started to...

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I found the same thing with my ZX.

I suspected it was caused by the fact that as the trolly jack raises the car the jack has to roll further under the car.

So if a wheel on the jack gets caught on a rough bit of floor, instead of the jack moving the jacking point gets pulled to one side. When this happens over a period of time it gradually...

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Last post by tony1
29 Nov 2005, 17:28
Xantia diesel tuning??

by London luke » 25 Nov 2005, 18:53
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Anyone tried any of these tuning boxes or had a remap??

Might be interested . But so many out there I want to have soem reccomended !!

Cheers

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Well I guess that most engines can be somehow tuned up, but manufacturers have to consider polluant emissions, average engine life, etc, and that is why there are so many engines out there with such a potential for tuning.
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Last post by Rostami
29 Nov 2005, 16:37
Xantia Hdi Dead!

by Rostami » 28 Nov 2005, 09:39

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Hi to all,

My trustworthy (?) EDC15 HDi engine packed up again!

I was on the Highway and suddenly the engine stopped. Parked the car and managed to get the engine running after a couple of starts, but the engine electronics light came on. The car drove me another 10km and then difinately stalled. The engine refuses to fire-up. Here is what I...

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Hi,

Thanks for your posts. Indeed it also did occur to me that a system operating at up to 1350 Bar would not really enjoy dirt and water...

The fuel filter is new, and I checked to see that fuel is being pushed out from it. I am really suspicious about the high pressure pump...let´s see what awaits me :(

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Last post by Rostami
29 Nov 2005, 16:33
Xantia ride height adjuster unit, Rear

by jgra1 » 27 Nov 2005, 20:08

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Hi, My 1.8i 1999 Xantia has been suffering no back suspension for a few days.
I had a look underneath and the metal arm which connects rear roll bar to plastic rose joint has snapped.
I have a feeling this may be down for a stiff height corrector unit

The unit is hard to move in or out by hand, even using mole grips as levers.. I am thinking...

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What a good reply by Simon....can we get this in the archive please?

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Last post by JohnT
29 Nov 2005, 16:19
XANTIA 2.0 HDI SX

by WELSHVIKING » 28 Nov 2005, 15:47

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HI I AM PICKING UP MY 2000 W REG XANTIA HDI SX ON FRIDAY. WHAT SORT OF SPEC DO I EXPECT TO SEE IN A YEAR 2000 CAR, I USE TO HAVE AN OLD 1994 LX TD SO I EXPECT BETTER THAN THAT.

AIR CON OR CLIMATE ?
RADIO CASSETTE OR CD ?
ALLOYS OR WHEEL TRIMS ?

ANY OTHER GOODIES ANYONE CAN THINK OFF PLEASE LET ME KNOW...COLIN

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The list is about there, not all of the SX's had a CD autochanger as mine had a Citroen cd/radio head unit instead.
I don't think you'll regret buying one but do check for the dreaded noisy cranck pulley. :twisted:

Regards

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Last post by howiedean
29 Nov 2005, 16:07
C5 Fog Lights

by Rick Hough » 14 Nov 2005, 16:06

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I've just bought my first C5 after a string of BX, SX then Xantias and I can't get the foglights working.

Checked the two fuses and fiddled with the light stalk as per the user guide but no joy. Also checked all bulbs and they are good.

Anyone have a similar problem with their C5?

As a point of interest I'm well pleased with the car but have...

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Front fogs are indeed in the headlamp unit, the inner bulbs. They are standard H4's, the dip filaments being used as the fog lamps.
Providing the sidelamps have been switched on, twist the knob once and the front fogs should come on, and the indicator lamp on the dash lights. Twist again, and the rear fogs come on as well, and their indicator...

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Last post by Sir Clive
29 Nov 2005, 15:31
Sticky BX brakes

by yangreen » 28 Nov 2005, 09:59

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Hi

When I pull my new BX 16 valve to a halt, even on a hill, the car stays put when I release the pedal. It's very like the hill start assist in smarts!

I'm guessing it isn't designed like that - front wheels felt warm when I parked up this morning. Is this just sticky calipers or something similar?

The brakes never seem to release cleanly even...

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Good question and one I can't answer until I get home!

Pad warning could be spurious - milder weather due so may get a chance to have a butchers before the weekend.

Will also try the handbrake adjustment trick.

Ian

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Last post by yangreen
29 Nov 2005, 15:30
Xantia fan stopped working

by docbrown » 23 Nov 2005, 14:15
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Hello My heater fan has packed in and will not kick in, no matter how much i mess about with the ingnition barrel.

Do you have any suggestions?

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I have replaced the transistors on two XM blowers with 100% success, that's providing of course they are the problem. You have to check first that you have 12 volts between the thick red and black wires on the blower, if you dont, the problem with the XM, I dont know about the Xantia, is usually the fuse/holder just behind the battery. Any of the...
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Last post by Peter.N.
29 Nov 2005, 10:53
where to run 2 cables from battery through to cabin??

by London luke » 28 Nov 2005, 16:40

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Car is a 1998 Xantia turbo diesel estateNeed to run 2 x 8 gauge cables into the passenger footwell area. I have had a quick look but cannot find any grommets etc.
Need to run cables for Hifi amp that will sit under passenger seat.

Could run single cable if access is terrible.

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The bulkhead may have plugs and minimal holes in a effort to keep the noise down. In which case why not lead your wires under the car and in through the floor - for example under the front seat, away from the exhaust? - just make sure everything is well fastened.

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Last post by jeremy
29 Nov 2005, 09:01
Xsara Fan Blower All or nothing..

by mattpc » 28 Nov 2005, 00:19

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Other halfs Xsara Coupe has decided to be naughty. The fan either works on full blast or doesn't work at all if lower settings are selected. Any ideas please? :roll:

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It's the blower motor rheostat (non-A/C) or motor assembly (A/C only).

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Last post by fatboyslimfast
28 Nov 2005, 22:36
C5 Blower

by JohnnyM » 28 Nov 2005, 11:53

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2001 C5 2.2HDI - Blower is intermittent, it will come on then cut off. Tried hitting the A/C button but it won't stay on either. Tried finding any loose connections, but failed miserably. Any suggestions?

:cry: Johnny

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The rheostat for the heater is on the right hand side of the heater box in the drivers footwell - it is behind the trim at the bottom of the steering coloumn and has two green connectors on it. Check it for water corrosion (from a leaky winscreen scuttle).

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Last post by fatboyslimfast
28 Nov 2005, 22:27
CAMBELT TENSION

by arry_b » 19 Jan 2004, 22:38

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The general rule of thumb is the belt should be able to turn 90 degrees under firm finger pressure at the mid point on the longest run. If the belt whirrs it's too tight.
Works for me.
I suspect most belts never get checked with the proper tool, even in a main dealers.

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By the way
Can anyone point me at an official Citroen manual covering the cambelt change, I only have the haynes one, does anyone know of a beter one covering the HDI engines ???

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Last post by bob754
28 Nov 2005, 21:16
2 questions about the 1.9td engine.

by caveman_si » 26 Nov 2005, 20:55

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Two questions
1st one and the easiest i hope. What size fuel line does a 405 1.9td have? 8mm or 10mm? same as few of the citroens but im not going to embarass myself by naming them and getting them wrong.

2) Ive looked but cant find it. What is the test to find out which glow plugs have gone using a multi meter without taking any of the glow...

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As I have just got my first diesel this topic got me looking on the internet, I found the following document on the Beru site which is very comprehensive.

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Last post by tony1
28 Nov 2005, 19:02
XANTIA 2.0 HDI SX

by WELSHVIKING » 28 Nov 2005, 15:39

HI, HAVING OWNED A 1994 XANTIA 1.9TD LX IN THE PAST, I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A 2000 W REG XANTIA HDI SX ON EBAY. NOW WHEN I GO TO PICK IT UP BEFORE I HAND OVER THE PAYMENT TO THE GUY IS THERE ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR I SHOULD LOOK AT ON THIS MODEL AS I HAVE TOLD HIM IF I AM NOT HAPPY HE DOES NOT GET THE MONEY.
THE ONES I KNOW ARE :-
SUSPENSION, OIL,...

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Last post by WELSHVIKING
28 Nov 2005, 15:39
Xantia cooling fan temp sensor location

by liam » 28 Nov 2005, 12:23

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Help! I can't find the cooling fan temperature sensor on my 1996 1.8 16v Xantia. I need to replace it as the fan stays on continuously, including when the engine's switched off. I thought the switch/sensor would be on the radiator, but can only find a blanking plate on it. I think I'm right in saying that none of the 3 temperature sensors on the...

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this points to a stuck relay then?
Probably yes, but pulling the wire off the brown sensor will in itself cause the fans to spin.
So, besides relay faults, the sensor, or more likely, its wiring may be open.

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Last post by Clogzz
28 Nov 2005, 14:26
Hello all!

by Bigjoe » 27 Nov 2005, 12:46

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Hello all!
Ive found you at last,my wife has been bought a 93 1.6i xantia as a birthday present by her mother oh joy! Im fairly well experienced in mechanical ways but im a bit green as regards to hydraulic suspension/steering/brakes linked,and the xantia has a few problems in that it takes a while to raise when cold and seems to click from the...

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Ever tried pressing directly on H/C pistons (through the rubber) ? The response (up or down) is almost instantaneous :!: You might just as well have kicked a support out of the way.

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Last post by dnsey
28 Nov 2005, 11:10
Miles on a full tank of Diesel

by docbrown » 23 Nov 2005, 18:08
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I have a 1998 xantia 1.9td

I have monitored my fuel consumption on the last 2 full taks and have found the following:

1. a total of 530 miles equating to 43mpg
2. a total of 470 miles equating to 35mpg

I usually drive around the city, not really stop start but rarely travelling over 40mph

does anyone think this is reasonable economy?

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My 98 SX averages 42mpg on a 40 mile round trip to work, mostly on B roads, plus a bit of town driving. I let it go right down to the warning light plus a bit and generally get around 530 miles per tankfull.

The furthest on one tank is 636 miles (at 47.7mpg). The best mpg is 53.3 whilst tootling around Scotland on holiday a couple of years back...
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Last post by Oystercatcher
27 Nov 2005, 23:39
poor starting

by suzie » 27 Nov 2005, 20:11

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hi everybody,just bought my first diesel car a few days ago and generally i'm really pleased with the way it goes.it's a xantia 1.9td sx,'94.when i went to buy it the guy had already warmed it up and it drove fine,however i'm having trouble starting it on these cold mornings.i am waiting until the glow plug light goes out as instructed,but it...

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If it has had glow plugs chances are the one behind the fuel pump has never ben changed - it is pretty awkward to get to. Do a amp draw test or resistance test across the plugs - you should get about 60 amp draw if they're all OK. Failing that the fuel pipe is prone to splitting just above the steering rack.

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Last post by fatboyslimfast
27 Nov 2005, 21:14
Ive tried "search" !! How to remove Xantia stereo

by London luke » 27 Nov 2005, 00:11

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Just how do i go about removing th estereo??

Also can the new facia plate complete with the spring cover still be bought???

Cheers

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Hi, that price sounds about right ,needless to say I didn't buy it. this is one of the many parts that are 'lost' in citroens system. the parts dept don't know where to find the numbers,so they cant sell the parts ,so eventully the parts never existed in the first place .This then lets them argue blind with the customer. Regards John.

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Last post by john alexander
27 Nov 2005, 20:52
BX heater no go

by Stinkwheel » 26 Nov 2005, 21:32

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Hi Folks,

I've got a fair idea but some reassurance would be good please........

1989 BX 16v with a non functioning heater. i.e. - it doesnt blow at all.

Is it likely to be total failure of blower unit?

Or possibly failure of the old chestnut PCB heater control thingy.

All advice and tips on how to tackle the job welcome.

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Maybe I'm just not pressing the right buttons for the mirror then! It was dark!

Ian

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Last post by yangreen
27 Nov 2005, 19:59
Xantia central locking 1.9 turbo diesal m reg

by helrog123 » 27 Nov 2005, 15:58

Hi
Xantia cen. locking locks but flashers stay on r/h/s
Sometimes flashers all stay on
Where is flasher unit and can this be the problem
Flashers work fine when indicating once i get the flashers to go off
:?: :?:

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Last post by helrog123
27 Nov 2005, 15:58
Xantia TD Estate overheating

by steveh » 26 Nov 2005, 12:58

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For about 6 months I have been having problems with my wifes Xantia 1.9 TD estate overheating, so much so that think the only thing it could be is a HG gone or warped head, probably both, however reading all the other Citroen related problems on this site it might be something as simple as me not filling the coolant level properly. The only...

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if she puts the heater on in the car the temp starts to fall. So is the pressure in the big hose normal?
If the heater causes the temperature to drop, it means that there's enough water passing through it, and therefore you don't have too much air in it, and it's not an air bleed that will cure the fault.
The pressure in the hose is not normal,...

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27 Nov 2005, 13:05
C6 gets full pot in EURO NCAP - even for pedestrian safety

by NiSk » 23 Nov 2005, 16:04

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//NiSk

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Could you now buy all the UK XM's for the cost of 1 C6?

Sadly I think they need a top model with 2 more cylinders if they are going to achieve sales sucess. 200 odd BHP and 1.9tonne is going to mean 0 - 62 of about 9 secs and a max which may be around 145 if its clean which may be adequate but doesn't cut it with its competitors.

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27 Nov 2005, 09:34
full throttle

by victor xt » 26 Nov 2005, 18:51

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Hi mates, as i told you a couple of months ago, i rebuild my engine, tu3 1.4 motronic zx, the question is i've done 1750 miles and i wanna know when can i have the full potential of my motor,i'm still doing the breaking in and at every 300 miles i rev it up 500 rpms starting from 3000 rpms at the begining of the breaking in and touch the throttle...

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I believe in drive it hard, but get it warm from day one.... Eg: my CX was a demonstrator from new (CNAN plates) and would have had the sh!t thrashed out of it from day one ... basically 00000miles. It's now about to hit 140,000miles doesn't use a drip of oil or coolant between changes. Not bad for a 20year old turbo charged car !!

Check out this...

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27 Nov 2005, 04:49
Would Xantia MK2 electric seats fit into MK1 cars?

by Armadeus » 17 Nov 2005, 17:12

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Hullo,

Set sights on some MK2 Xantia electric seats. I own a MK1 Xantia and wonder if the electrical connectors below the seats are the same for MK1 and MK2.

Anyone have an idea? Anyone with MK2 Xantia with electric seats would be sweet to peep under their drivers seat and see the connector perhaps? :lol:

Appreciate your ideas. Thanks!

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I prefer the Leather electric on the Mk1 to the Mk2 ... better shape, adjustable side cushions and in the rear, the head restraints are lower profile to the front in the Mk1 which makes a big difference to visibility thro' the rear window.

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27 Nov 2005, 04:00
Car stuck in street help!

by stanaccrington » 21 Nov 2005, 19:44
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Battery run down over weekend, breakdown guy says it won't start because the immobiliser light is on and it (alarm?)needs resetting.I didn't think it had an immobiliser.
New battery init now.
Car is now halfway down street and neighbours don't look happy.
Is this a garage job or is there something quick I can try to get out of jail?
Xantia 1.9 TD...

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Just a thought! Rather than leave it unlocked...try the key in the passenger door, has worked on mine in the past.
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27 Nov 2005, 03:45
Annoying hydraulic problem

by samtronic » 25 Nov 2005, 19:31
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Hi,

I seem to have some problems with the hydraulics in my '93 Xantia (non-activa, no anti-sink, single output pump, 215000km).

A bit of history:
I bought it a year ago. It worked fine, a bit slow to rise and sank a bit faster than it should, but otherwise fine.

Shortly after, I changed the LHM, which was a nice green, for Hydraflush and...

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I presume you took the hose off in the process of trying the other clamp? If so you probably let some air in the pipe, thus the difficulty getting it to prime at first.

Correct.

As for the clip, Jubilee clip may not be the right kind - over here we don't call them that, we just call them hose clamps , and they are made of stainless steel, have...
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27 Nov 2005, 02:38
Xantian Rear Brake Discs

by Bluey1978 » 19 Nov 2005, 22:48

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Hi, One and All

Am in the process of replacing rear discs and pads - had intended to put new pads in but there appears to be enough wear to jusitfy renewing the discs aswell.

The problem I have is how is the disc fixed to the hub - according to the Haynes Manual it is held on with a securing screw - WRONG, there is not securing screw on the...

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Agree with Kowalski - a locating stud. I've just done same on my '98 Xantia est. I was expecting the usual cross head screw but it was the locating pin. It didn't take much to move it, can't remember if I used a small spanner or mole grips.

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26 Nov 2005, 22:16
ZX: Best Disc / Pad combo

by rossnunn » 24 Nov 2005, 00:53

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Evnin all,

Its that time again, I need to renew discs & pads on the ZX. I'm going to renew all round & am wondering what the best combo would be?

I have heard that Greenstuff pads are not that good & that normal vented discs are the way to go over grooved / drilled, as my ZX is only a 1.4 at the mo.

I am currently running full 16v suspension &...

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So what you are saying is that after all that work you still have a slack and soft brake pedal? - The reason I'm asking is that its that bit I'd like to cure and as the brakes don't seem to fade I can't see any point in changing anything else.

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Last post by jeremy
26 Nov 2005, 22:08
Xantia 1.9TD durite coolant hose. Which one?

by Jetfixer » 24 Nov 2005, 10:53

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Whilst changing the glow plugs on my Xantia I accidentally broke the three way cooling hose on top of the engine. It is the hose assembly with the bleed screw cap. I broke it while attempting to prise it of the spigot behind the injector pump (sound familiar?).

The problem is I cannot source a replacement hose.

I ordered one from the Citroen...

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Thanks for the tips.

Finally fixed it. Using the hose from the dealer and an adapter plate (citroen call it a lock plate) for the outlet on the offside side of the head. I saw this arrangement on my neighbours 406, think that Citroen are pulling a fast one by only supplying the later type of hose. this little mistake cost me £60, £30 for the...

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26 Nov 2005, 21:44
xantia dog guard

by john alexander » 26 Nov 2005, 20:01

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Hi I am looking for a dog guard for my xantia estate. I bought one off ebay but it uses screw jacks to jam it in place .I have seen mesh type which attach to brackets fitted under the opening covers in the roof does anyone know the maker of this type and where I can buy one Thanks John.

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also looking for one of these for mothers xantia

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26 Nov 2005, 20:44
BX 16v / XU9J4 Petrol/Idle queries

by VisaGTi16v » 25 Nov 2005, 21:21

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Hi 2 questions regarding the bx 16v XU9J4 engine.

1. Just been reading the Haynes BOL and it states that pre 1991 16v's can only run on 97 RON Leaded petrol. Is this true? The engine in my Visa came from a 1990 BX and ive been running it on 97/98 Unleaded! It does have a ported head so it may have had different inserts fitted but im not sure....

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Thanks for the replies. Just had a look at the 309. It was only the first 30 secs of so that it needed a bit of help idling. Dont think I will go for it though (its on ebay) as it may not last long term. He said it used to suffer a lot from low oil pressure on long corners which is what they can do and so he replaced the oil pump and also the big...

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Last post by VisaGTi16v
26 Nov 2005, 13:55
Anyone take their car to France to be serviced|??

by London luke » 26 Nov 2005, 12:26

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I read that some mechanics in Calais etc speak English and offer great service. Also farcheaper than Uk???

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Luke, whilst I can't claim to have literally taken my car to France for servicing, I have however availed myself of their services as i have a ruin of a house in Britanny. My BX was getting a bit long in the tooth for the frequent and long journey(I go there via the Chunnel so its 400 miles) but it was much too nice (still is) to sell for peanuts...

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26 Nov 2005, 13:20

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