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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

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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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a leaking injector on 1.8i 16v?

by alan s » 18 Aug 2005, 08:01

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Unless I'm mistaken, the link you put up refers to a diesel and if yours is a 1.8i 16V then you need to look at this.

That is a BX and I don't know how similar they are, but one thing's for sure, if you're driving one around with a split O ring, you ain't drivin' a car ol' son; you're driving a potential incendury bomb.
I have 2 BXs at my place...

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Hi again
After reading the following thread from the pug section it appears I have the same problem.

A leaking injector, it has been like this for a while but as performance was not affected ive left it alone. The injector in question is injector no 1, (i.e. closest one to the offside wing, looking from the engine).
1) So would i be on the right...

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18 Aug 2005, 05:59
Xantia suspension

by Peter.N. » 18 Aug 2005, 02:36

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Its more likely to be due to the height corrector valve sticking. Several applications of WD40 over a couple of days should do the trick.

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A friends Xant has dseveloped the habit of riding down the road with the back end stuck up in the air. When the suspension lever is put to low , it sinks OK, when put to high , it rises OK.
When the car is switched off - the front end behaves itself, but the back end stays right up. I've been told this is probably the centre sphere, is this right?...

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Last post by FatController
18 Aug 2005, 02:06
help needed

by Stuart McB » 20 Aug 2005, 00:47

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The 2 piece cable is,
Rear of the speed looking forward, sharp left turn, then attached the the baulk head just about where the clock on the dash is. It then goes through a rubber grommit in the baulk head and comes out in the engine bay. It's a real pain the replace the top end. Some folk have re-routed by drilling a whole in the baulk head at...

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Hi I have a 1994 L reg 1.9 TD Volcane, I would like to know if anybody knows the correct routeing of the speedo cable from the clocks to the bulkhead this then joins the cable from the gear box. Why may you ask, the previous owner replaced it but it snaped on him, I think he may have routed it wrong. Your help would be very appreciated.
Regards...

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18 Aug 2005, 00:35
Changing spheres- how do I get the old ones off?

by 406 V6 » 17 Aug 2005, 22:04
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Hammer and chisel. should work right . If not, spend a few quid and buy a sphere removal tool.
And finally, there's the search facilty of this forum, you'll find plenty of hints on this subject

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1 depressurised system
Vehicle is on minimum height. Engine is not started, system is depressurised.
I can't get the bloomin sphere off! Had a go by hand. There was no way it was coming off like that. Next I tried attaching my oil filter removal tool! It's one of those metal ones that have a metal band and you turn the nut at the top to tighten...
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17 Aug 2005, 21:55
dealing with rust - GSA lives!

by Rob Marshall » 17 Aug 2005, 18:53
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Pressure injected Dinotryl is great once you have got rid of teh rust in the box sections. Order up at: www.rustbeater.co.uk
I used it on my old GSA, and it's still going!

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Astonishingly as it may sound, my recent acquisition - 1983 GSA Pallas is only realistically showing signs of surface rust. In only a few cases is it in fairly advanced stages. Does anyone know ( apart from Waxoil) any good join sealers, good primers and rust killing products?
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17 Aug 2005, 18:20
Xantia front sinking

by Peter.N. » 17 Aug 2005, 23:58

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I wouldn't worry about it. I have had about ten hydropnumatic Citroens and they have all had different characteristics, some stay up, some sink, some the front comes up first and so on. As long as its OK when you are driving, forget about it.

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Ok suspension experts:
The front now sinks to the bump stops within a couple of hours of switching off. I started noticing it sinking a bit overnight a few weeks ago, gradually this has sped up. The rear stays at normal height.
When the car is started the rear initially sinks all the way down, then after 20 seconds or so the car rises to normal...

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17 Aug 2005, 15:49
zx styling

by Ross_K » 17 Aug 2005, 05:53

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Have a search of the forum. Somebody was on about the same thing a couple of weeks ago...

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hi there, i own a citroen zx furio and have been searching the net for bodystyling mods. nothing to drastic as i like the appearance of the car pretty much as it is. just wondering if there are any sites with info on bodykits, clear light clusters and engine mods. i've seen loads of pics on french sites of zx's with clear light clusters but cant...

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17 Aug 2005, 05:39
citroen jumble sale

by tomsheppard » 17 Aug 2005, 03:07

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I think it will be Stratford upon Avon but thanks for putting the word out.

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its this weekend at stoke-on-trent, i`ll pinpoint the location tomorrow from the boss. we have a load of redundant stock from wyatts of winchester,poole and lymington all goin cheap :- ds and 2cv oil filters, bx headlamps, c15/visa bonnets, exhaust boxes, alternators, doors and outer skins, bumpers...you name it we might have it.

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Last post by TheWorker
17 Aug 2005, 02:33
HDI "chiptuned" dump

by Rostami » 17 Aug 2005, 02:29

Hi to all,
Does anybody who has chiptuned a 2.0 Hdi (8 valve, 110HP) have the original and modified files?
I have finally managed to put my hand on a programming interface for a few days and would like to make some tests :)

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Last post by Rostami
17 Aug 2005, 02:29
406 V6 and mpr 1956 and anyone else who can help!

by Stinkwheel » 17 Aug 2005, 01:48

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sounds like you have the clip problem on the front too, with the clip broken you only have high max or low, i believe.

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Dear 406 V6 and mpr 1956
Many thanks for your advice on the clip - its now secured with a plastic tie until I can get to a dealer to replace it.
Can I pick your brains for one more thing and then hopefully I'll be able to leave you in peace?
Whenever the manual adjuster is at the normal ride height the rear suspension operates normally but the...

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Last post by Helen
17 Aug 2005, 01:44
Proud of my ZX TD Aura

by Stinkwheel » 16 Aug 2005, 23:17

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Not bad at all, the ZX has always rated as a good car in my book.
On a similar point a few weeks ago we went to Kelso for the 2CV friends world meeting, from our door to kelso was just under 300 miles, not bad for a 21 year old 602cc car pulling a trailer tent :-)
Cant beat these Citroens.

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Well Last week I went from my house to my Anties. You think well whats that to shout about, Well I live on the I.O.W and she lives in Highland of scotland 600 miles away. I drove in my Zx all way and she was happy as larry no probs.
Just shows she still got it in her!!!

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Last post by Twiss
16 Aug 2005, 23:06
Rear sphere change

by bernie » 16 Aug 2005, 21:46

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Ramps are fine.
Just remember to undo the spheres a little whilst at full height then remove when at zero pressure

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Hi, just a quick one. Can you change the rear spheres on a Xantia with the car on ramps? The Haynes BOL suggests putting it up on axle stands and removing the relevant wheel - is this just to allow better access, or is it the only way? Thanks in advance.

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Last post by p20
16 Aug 2005, 21:21
BX rear wheel bearings

by bxbodger » 17 Aug 2005, 01:14

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Its a straight forward job- you will need a hub puller to pull the hub off- it may just pull off by hand but sods law says it won't- and it helps to have a grinder to cut the old inner race off the stub axle.
What happens is that the outer bits of the bearing stay with the old hub when you pull it off but the inner race will be stuck on the stub...

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My BX was taken in for it's MOT with the result that both rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. I've ordered the bearings / hubs and had a quick look at the book of lies. Can anyone tell me how difficult is the job in hand (without tech speak) and how to carry out the job at home.

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Last post by beemernut
16 Aug 2005, 21:09
My ZX has failed to proceed! Part II

by RichardW » 16 Aug 2005, 18:11

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Is the camshaft still going round....????
I had a similar problem with a BX TD with a sezied alternator - stalled and wouldn't restart as it couldn't turn over fast enough.
If it's a Bosch pump, a bit of air causes all sorts of starting woe - even if the failure is on the return side.

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Hi Folks
My ZX TD, with no warning, started up, then immediately stopped, and then would not fire at all. Quelle horreur!

I had a quick look, lunchtime today, thinking it had to be either fuel problem or stop solenoid.
On checking, fuel is coming out of filter where it goes to the pump, and the stop solenoid gives a healthy clunk when I torn the...

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Last post by uhn113x
16 Aug 2005, 17:57
Xantia Clutch

by Kowalski » 16 Aug 2005, 15:17

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There are two approaches to getting that bolt out. You can saw the head off the bolt with either a junior hacksaw or a full size hacksaw blade, the downside is that you'll need a new bolt afterwards (or a welder to put the head back on). The second approach is to remove the plastic spring cannister from the underside of the brake pedal, this means...

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How the hell do you replace the plastic clip on the Clutch pedal mine bust
I had a quick look at it last night and I thinks the best thing is to remove the pedal (But the bolt looks like it wont clear the brake pedal) Can someone tell me if I am going the right way???
Cheers
Darren

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Last post by dazzawhipple
16 Aug 2005, 15:05
Xantia tailgate paint

by Peter.N. » 16 Aug 2005, 18:51

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Water based paint is only water based when its applied, when it dries it changes composition, otherwise in this country we would all be driving round in primer! All you need to apply the paint is a perfectly flat surface, rub it down firstly with about 100 grit wet & dry, then perhaps 400, finishing with 1000.

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My Xant (metallic blue) has gone down with the dreaded paint crackle problem on the tailgate, as referred to in this thread:

It's been threatening to happen for some time now, but two weeks in the Mediterranean seem to have finished it off. It looks pretty unsightly now, all grey and crackled along the horizontal lip where the water collects....

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Last post by MW
16 Aug 2005, 14:53
SAVE MY XANTIA !

by mpr1956 » 16 Aug 2005, 03:20

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Hi helen, ask your brother to put your xant on some ramps and check that the small white plastic clip that connects the rear height controller to the clamp on the anti-roll bar is still attached... This is a common and easily fixed problem ! Tell your brother if he keeps insulting your car, it will really give him some trouble (like the head...

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Please help, I've had all four spheres replaced by my trusty mechanic (brother who is qualified) but although everything worked fine for the first while now the rear won't lift at all . I really need and love my car and my brother is saying some very nasty things about it, I fear that some day soon my beloved car will hear what he's saying and...

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Last post by Helen
16 Aug 2005, 03:07
Steering wheel shaking under braking & cornering..

by AndersDK » 16 Aug 2005, 03:13

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If your grannies got a toolbox it could be an interesting sunday ...
The metallic knocking IMHO is the best leader to the problem. Any minor balancing imperfection woulkd affect wear in the steering/suspension components.
Could be droplinks, control arm bushes or the lower sviwel balljoint.
Point is you have to do a MOT-test on the car to find the...

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Ok, after sorting some electrical gremlins in my new ebay bargain Xantia HDI, and hence being able to drive it I have another problem, which isn't really answered in any other threads I have found. Under medium-heavy braking the steering wheel shakes, I can feel a very slight wobble in the wheel when driving normally, and there is also a shake...

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Last post by eskimoigloo
16 Aug 2005, 02:39
Would it be a swine to change dash bulbs?

by AndersDK » 16 Aug 2005, 03:16
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What is a fortune by your definition ?
There are jobs best left to the bodgers - where you pay and have the warranty

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Why new Xantia (like my old one) suffers from not having enough bulbs lit up on the dash so that at night some of the dials don't light up/ are faded. Would it cost a fortune to get an auto electrician to rectify this? I don't fancy pulling the dash apart myself.
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Last post by mattpc
16 Aug 2005, 02:32
Antipollution Fault C5

by wheeler » 15 Aug 2005, 23:44

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not really much you can do about it without getting the fault codes read with suitable software except checking all the sensors & auctuators are plugged in securely.it would just be a guess otherwise.

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Hi Hopeing someone can help Driving along the motorway this morning I got a warning Beep Followed by the on display mesage Antipollution Fault and the little engine & service light came on I pull overe at the next junction. Oil Water fuel all seem ok car is running fine no spluts still plenty of power she isn't running stange at all. But the...

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Last post by CITROEN-SUCKER
15 Aug 2005, 22:56
Common Problem(door) Any Solution?

by James.UK » 15 Aug 2005, 18:49
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Try:- Get two pieces of wood approx 2 inch by one and a half inches, about 12 inches long, and a short plank, 5 to 6 foot long.
Place one piece of wood on the door sill to protect it, then slide the plank under the door and onto the wood. (you may need to lift one side of your car if the plank is too long). Then put the other short piece of wood...

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Right- Xant Estate. Drivers door has just started to drop. It is at the stage where it just touches the top of the o/s/r door as it closes but otherwise closes freely. Is there any way of preventing it getting worse, and if not how far do I let it go before forking out hard cash?
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Last post by rbruce1314
15 Aug 2005, 17:37
xantia rear suspension problem

by Peter.N. » 15 Aug 2005, 19:16

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Its probably the rear hieght corrector sticking. Several applications of WD40 over a few days should do it.

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Can anyone suggest where I look to find out what the problem is. Symptoms are:
On start up the front levels out OK but the rear doesn't rise.
On raising the lever to the second height position the rear eventually comes up.
Dropping to normal height the car then performs OK for a while but eventually drops to minimum as being driven.
On parking up...

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Last post by timmsd
15 Aug 2005, 16:03
Leather re-upholsterer

by sbraud » 15 Aug 2005, 15:33

I know it seems ludicrous on at 10 year old Xantia, but does anyone know of a good upholsterer to re-upholsterer drivers leather seat in the South East? I’m looking for a quality job that will match original workmanship and colour.
Or
Does anyone have a MK1 cream leather drivers seat or set for sale?
Cheers
Steve

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Last post by sbraud
15 Aug 2005, 15:33
C5 rear screen washer

by 406 V6 » 15 Aug 2005, 18:24

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Had the same problem wiht my mom's, from one moment to the next, though it was the front squirt not working.A such, new pump was installed.
The mechanic removed the screws on the right side of the front bumper, plus the ones of the grill at the middle, where the bonnet closes, just to pull the bumper aside enough for reaching the water...

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How very vexing. I can hear the pump whirring away, but nary a drop of water makes it to the tailgate :-( On the C5 the washer reservoir is mounted somewhere behind the grille, and I assume that the one pump does for everything. The front screen wash is fine. The worrying thing is that the rear washer pipe appears to be threaded through the roof...

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Last post by Sir Clive
15 Aug 2005, 15:13
Exhaust source for Xantia V6

by Stempy » 15 Aug 2005, 03:50

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Got one on mine, seems ok so far. It came from that other supplier of european car parts that we don't mention. If you're gonna fork out for an original why not spend your money on a stainless one instead?

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The rear silencer has died. No holes, but it is terribly resonant and noisy. I will probably buy a genuine replacement, but has anyone had success with after-market eshaust parts for the V6?

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Last post by xantiav6
15 Aug 2005, 03:13
Cambelt tensioner

by Peter.N. » 15 Aug 2005, 13:54

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Is this a diesel we are talking about? If so, it does indeed have a spring loaded tensioner. Slacken the locking bolt above the pully and move the pulley to remove the tension, this can be done by pulling hard on the belt (if you are going to change it) when right back re tighten the bolt and it will lock the pulley in position until you release...

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Well, ive finally got round to doing the cambelt on the Xantia. Im a bit puzzled about the tensioner though, I thought that it was a spring loaded type of tensioner - that tensioned itself???? I have had a search on the forum but cant find anything.
Anyone got any info on this, its not really a problem I am curious as I am sure that I heared that...

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Last post by j_roc
15 Aug 2005, 03:05
BX Woes!

by Stinkwheel » 15 Aug 2005, 01:22

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Ahhh Mr Regstrar of Registrars has appeared on the Andyspares forum (Hello:-)
My old 17RD was plated in exactly the same place, it was almost impossible to spot from the outside too. Just get the MIG out :-)

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Hi All
I'm after a spot of advice on my BX. It's a '92 TZD Turbo with 150k on the clock. Good engine, generally shabby! Currently it's list of ailments are: needs a clutch, an intermediate driveshaft bearing (or possibly o/s wheel bearing), sticky starter motor solenoid, dodgy alternator (doesn't charge initially, then springs to life after about...

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Last post by Will2cv
15 Aug 2005, 01:02
ZX Volcane fuel tank capacity

by Sl4yer » 15 Aug 2005, 00:02

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I never got more than 44 litres into my 1.4i. I never trusted the yellow light...it seemed to have pickup problems at anything like low levels, especially when parked on an uphill slope.
I wasn't too impressed when it nearly stopped in the outside lane of the M62 either (managed to splutter to Hartshead Moor to fill up).
You should be safe to use...

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Hi everyone. Can anyone tell me roughly how many litres I should be able to get into the fuel tank on a petrol 2.0 ZX volcane? At the moment from fill-up (with the needle into the red & fuel light on ocasionally while driving in a straight line), I cannot get more than £30 worth (roughly 34 litres)...which will get me at the very most 250 miles...

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Last post by AthlonZX
14 Aug 2005, 23:20
New Car, Another New problem!

by Stinkwheel » 14 Aug 2005, 21:11
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Aircon condensor unit evaporation type water probably.

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I must be a sucker for punishment buying these Xantias but they are strangely addictive and above all cheap (well to buy initially at least)..
There seems to be fresh, room temperature water droping from the passenger side of the underneath of my new Xantia. It looks like it's coming from the back of the engine compartment (it's kindof dropping...
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Last post by mattpc
14 Aug 2005, 20:56
brake bleeding

by Rostami » 14 Aug 2005, 17:59

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You are correct.
Just run the engine, put the car on solid stands and bleed. You need assistance for pushing the break pedal...

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The new Xantia needs its brakes bleeding in my opinion. The LHM has recently been changed, as has the accumulator but it's pulseing like a good un under braking. I've looked at the method in the Haynes and it seems ok but they do not mention whether the hydraulics need to be depressurised or not first. I presume that they DO NOT. Is this correct?

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Last post by mattpc
14 Aug 2005, 17:43
xantia buying guid

by martyhopkirk » 14 Aug 2005, 15:53

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Everything you never wanted to know, but were to ashamed to ask!

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My mate is looking to buy a xantia diesel. Anyone got a guide on what to look out for.
Thanks jim

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Last post by mijyou
14 Aug 2005, 15:35
Bye bye Citroen forum

by Peter.N. » 14 Aug 2005, 13:36

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Nobody said Citroens were reliable, but nothing rides like the hydropnumatic ones!

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...well, this it...3 yrs of Citroen onwership just ended today. Deposit was just taken on my Synergie and it gets collected in a few days.
Overall, my Nov-98 1.9TD SX was definately one of the best automotive buys I have ever done. The seeds of discontentment crept in last December when the clutch went, then a string of other things such as ECU ,...

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Last post by ebod
14 Aug 2005, 05:03
where to find the abs module on a 96 sx xm

by NiSk » 14 Aug 2005, 02:59

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The sensors are located at each wheel hub. They are short cylindrical devices atached to the hub carrier via a hole. The end of the sensor is very close to an external gear-wheel (the modulator) that is attached to the hub and rotates in front of the sensors creating an electrical signal in the sensor. One good tip is to clean all the debrie out...

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HELLO AGAIN
where abouts on the car is the abs module so i can check it as the abs warning light has started to come on also wher are the sensors located
i have a 1996 xm estate 2.0. 16v sx trim
cheers samantha

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Last post by sammycitroenzx
14 Aug 2005, 01:02
BX GTI odd hydraulic piping

by vanny » 14 Aug 2005, 00:36

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Hmmm, im now confused too! I was under the impression that the third pipe was a return from the ABS unit, but perhaps its a return from the PAS rack? Best go have a look on the BXClub.co.uk forum as i think it's come up on there before now!

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Hello all,
I'm rebuliding a 1991 BX1.9 GTI (no ABS).
I have a rather strong LHM fluid leak from the front hight corrector's return hose. I understand that this is a common weak point.
As access to this point is limited, I went to my local Citroen shop and took a look in another BX that had its engine removed, to see exactly how this tube...

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Last post by arnonf
13 Aug 2005, 22:53
Xantia HDI Bottom Pulley

by wheeler » 13 Aug 2005, 23:02
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the bottom crankshaft pulley was/is likely rattling.it makes a rattling noise that sounds like a top end noise that increases with engine speed.

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Well I bought the HDI 110 SX. It's on 135K with FSH (then maintained by Richard Dalton Citoen Independent since 74K). The most recent service at 125k he has put ADVISE BOTTOM PULLEY . I am wondering what the problem could be here. From the receipts it does not appear any work has been done after this advise was given. The cambelt was done at 100k....
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Last post by mattpc
13 Aug 2005, 22:35
abs warning light xm 20 16v sx

by NiSk » 14 Aug 2005, 00:05

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From your description, it sounds like one of the ABS sensors or wiring to them is dodgy. The easiest way to find the culprit is to perform a diagnostic test (Citroen workshop). Alternately if you are handy, you can check the resistance of the sensor circuits from the ABS control unit box with a multimeter. But in order to do that, you need to know...

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hi guys
i have a xm 20 16v sx and the abs warning light has justy started to come on hard it does flicker then stays on then i turn off and it goes out on 7 out of 10 trips now i guess it must be a sensor wire or bad connection i have the estate model but i dont have a clue where to start looking please give me some pointers chaps
thanks
samantha

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Last post by sammycitroenzx
13 Aug 2005, 21:16
BX - number of wipe cycles decreased after wash

by ItDontGo » 13 Aug 2005, 20:30
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Or you could get rid of your uneconomical, planet killing, big, bulky sh_t box and buy an AX which doesn't operate the wipers automatically when you squirt.

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From the moment I bought the car, I was always immensely upset by the 4-cycle swiping after applying washer even for the shortest possible time. The wiper was only screeching on already-dry windshield while doing the last 2 cycles.
To cut the story short, the action is controlled by blue module located on the fuse box (brand is Cartier, looks...
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Last post by czenda
13 Aug 2005, 19:40
Fuel sender unit.

by Peter.N. » 13 Aug 2005, 19:34

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The 'sender' that I think you are refering to, is the variable resistor that sends information about fuel level to the fuel gauge.

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I recently replaced the fuel pump on my brother 230 CE Merc, and it got me thinking about the Xantia fuel sender unit. This is not a fuel pump is it? As it doesn't look as though it has an impellor or anything to create suction etc.
Is the fuel sender actually a electric pump or is the fuel drawn up it via the injection pump? May seem a silly...

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Last post by adzbaby
13 Aug 2005, 19:24
diesel pump question?bx 1.9

by citronut » 13 Aug 2005, 16:49

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if you dont send it back to the tank where would you send it??,i think it would be ilegal to pump it on to the road
regards malcolm

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how much diesel will my pump send back to the tank? i`m in the process of doing a diy veg conversion and need to know if i can run the return just back to the diesel tank, in wich case i can get away with one solinoid valve

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Last post by ssray
13 Aug 2005, 16:25
Hydractive 2 damping tweaks ?

by bernie » 13 Aug 2005, 14:42
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quote: Originally posted by Mandrake

Hi All,
I recently replaced a faulty rear hydractive centre sphere on my 1997 VSX Xantia and sure enough the hard ride is gone, but now I'm finding that the rear is now actually TOO soft, and more importantly, underdamped.
That is exactly my symptom which prompted me to change to new spheres but as you know...

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Hi All,
I recently replaced a faulty rear hydractive centre sphere on my 1997 VSX Xantia and sure enough the hard ride is gone, but now I'm finding that the rear is now actually TOO soft, and more importantly, underdamped.
It's reacting too much to acceleration, also on any kind of road with undulations the back is forever over-correcting and...
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Last post by Mandrake
13 Aug 2005, 14:20
Side-effect of the MG-Rover demise

by martyhopkirk » 13 Aug 2005, 11:54

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SGL Phoenix Rover is now Toyota!

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One local dealer Luffield Rover is now...
Luffield Citroen!!

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13 Aug 2005, 06:03
Rear height corrector - what bits move?

by andycarter » 13 Aug 2005, 05:46

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Hi Dan,
With it on full height the HC ball joint will be really stiff under spring pressure and wont want to move, the two ball joints will be too far apart to easily refit the linkage.
You need to reverse it up onto some ramps then move the the lever to normal position to allow the HC free movement then refit the link.
Regards
Andy

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Another small catalogue of things have all gone wrong at once on my Xantia (1997, 1,9TD)
After fitting the spare wheel today, I found the rear wouldn't sink back to normal height. It sank fully down when told to, and rose right up when told to, but nothing in between. It'd been fine up till now.
So, I had a look underneath and sure enough, the...

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Last post by D.Slatford
13 Aug 2005, 03:50
Another cam belt tension question

by drpau » 12 Aug 2005, 23:42

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From what Ive read on here Steve even a lot of the Citroen dealers dont use the tool/ even know of its existance....

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I’m considering changing the cam belt on our Saxo 1.1. In the past I’ve changed a Pug 1.9 diesel with success. It went on to do another 50K before I wrote it off, so I know what’s involved. The thing is this… There was no mention of a ``special electronic tool’’ to test belt tension on the Pug unit, so I got on with it.
Now I have a Xantia and...

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Last post by sbraud
12 Aug 2005, 23:24
Xantia V Fiesta service parts costs

by mezuk04 » 12 Aug 2005, 22:10

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more common and nasty looking, well everything about them sucks

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I had a shopping spree today,unfortunately it was all my own money,but my daughter's 1.3 Fiesta need's a service & daddy is het for the purchase & as GSF dont do Ford's I had to go to H****r*s as I dont know of any gsf ford equivilants.
For an oil & air filter + an auxiliary drive belt H****r*s took a total of £20.97 for the Fiesta's
For the same...

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Last post by stewart_c
12 Aug 2005, 22:02
Anybody Know Where This Thing Fits?

by samtronic » 12 Aug 2005, 21:57

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It looks like the piece of plastic pressing on the hinge of the filler flap from behind to give some resistance against accidental opening.
The should be two, but on my car both have broken off without ill effects except the filler flap opening without resistance.
Søren

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Went to fill the Xantia up this evening on the way home, opened the filler flap and this little bugger popped out:

It's snapped (duh) on the longer side. I was going to glue it back in, but I can't see where it's supposed to go. The flap's a bit loose without it when closed - I can live without it but I don't like bits falling off at random....

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Last post by Ross_K
12 Aug 2005, 21:48
Installing electric windows on a ZX

by j_roc » 12 Aug 2005, 20:10

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It all depends on what model you have got, but I cant be to sure On Citroen though. I will explain - A few years ago Ford's line-up was Base, L, Gl, Ghia, Ultima/Scorpio. You would have 2 different wiring looms - 1 loom for the Base and l, and another loom for Gl, Ghia and Ultima/Scorpio. The reason the looms are different is that base models are...

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I've been able to get hold of the full assemblies for electric windows from another ZX but was wondering how easy it will be to remove the current winding mechanism to put the electic ones in?? there is a spare plug rattling around insude my door so i'm assuming that its for the window motor. Any ideas? Anyone done it?
Cheers

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Last post by citroenzx
12 Aug 2005, 18:21
Service History

by NiSk » 12 Aug 2005, 15:22

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Depends on how knowledgable the buyer is - a dealer would certainly use it as a means of knocking down your exchange value, but anyone who's read Honest John should know that just having authorised workshops stamp your book is no means of ensuring you won't have any trouble in the future.
//NiSk

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The Bling is coming up for its fifth service (40k miles). It currently has a full set of service stamps in the service book as the previous owner had it serviced at the main dealer.
According to the schedule, the next service simply involves replacing filters, checking levels and inspecting things like the brake system, all things that I'm...

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Last post by sponix
12 Aug 2005, 15:05
Radiator Bleed Screw on BX TZD

by G4EIY » 12 Aug 2005, 13:04

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Hi Roscoe,
These tend to get stuck if not used for a while, you will probably have to use a pair if pliers or similar to un stick it.

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I have a quick question on the rad bleed screw on a BX TZD - mine only turns 1/4 turn and doesn't appear to actually open at all - is this correct or is there a trick to opening it? I'm referring to the bleed screw on the top right hand of the rad as you face the car.

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Last post by Roscoe
12 Aug 2005, 11:28
DS Photo

by DoubleChevron » 12 Aug 2005, 11:11

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Hi Peter,
may try the DS lists .... I think my father might have the photo you speak of in a small DS book. Is the car white (there's another photo there of a DS that's hit HARD into a concrette wall. The front is obliterated back to the front wheels. Yet the rest of the car is perfect, doors open, everything from the damage back is unmarked)....

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Quite some time back, I saw a black&white poster on the wall at a Citroen workshop. It was of an ID19 in a windtunnel. The remarkable thing about it was that the parallel streamers of smoke, which were compressed as they travelled above and below the cabin, were perfectly reformulated behind the car. This is an example of perfect wake closure, and...

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Last post by PeterMann
12 Aug 2005, 10:51
XANTIA 2.0L SXi FOR SALE. T REG.

by Mosser » 12 Aug 2005, 04:41

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You forgot to put the mileage and the price you want for it

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XANTIA 2.0iSXI, NEW SHAPE, 1999 T REG, MAROON IN COLOUR, EXCELENT CONDITION, SERVICE HISTORY 8 STAMPS IN THE BOOK, 4 OF THEM MAIN DEALER, AIR CON, CD CHANGER, RAIN SEN WIPERS, REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING, ALL TYRES ARE EXCELLENT, PASSENGER AIRBAG, TRAFFIC MASTER, BUT THIS HAS TO BE REACTIVATED, THIS CAR IS OPEN FOR ANY TRIAL, 11MTS MOT, THE SPHERES...

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Last post by rooby_roo
12 Aug 2005, 04:32

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