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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Rear Suspension has sunk

by jeremy » 26 Jul 2005, 02:46

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Is the plastic link connecting the height corrector to the anti-roll bar still there? A very common problem - a search should provide several days reading.
Jeremy

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I have a 1999 2.0 HDI Xantia (SX) Estate, 78000mls, on driving home tonight the rear seemed hard, when I got out the rear has sunk to its lowest position and wont rise when I set the suspension to its highest setting. The front goes up and down ok, so whats went wrong with the back?
All help appreciated.
Andy.

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Last post by abinglis
26 Jul 2005, 01:33
XM rear jumps up

by pete_wood_uk » 26 Jul 2005, 13:37

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Forgive me if I've misunderstood, but is this after you've come to a halt, and are holding your foot on the brakes? Citroens can do all sorts of strange things in that situation - the wheelbase varies slightly as the car goes up and down (due to the trailing arms) so if you come to a halt and keep your foot on the brakes hard enough to keep the...

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The XM V6 saga continues...
after replacing the flat acumulator sphere at my local garage i seem to have a new problem. Before the acc sphere went bust the rear would drop after holding the brake for about 8 sec. After the replacement of the sphere (fine steering, no droping) i get the oposite effect. After about 10 sec of brake usage the rear end...

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Last post by nino
26 Jul 2005, 01:30
xsara overheating

by JohnT » 26 Jul 2005, 14:29

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For the cost of a sender unit it is worth trying. 95 is not that high, have you checked to see if the flow is OK? can you feel a lower temperature from the bottom hose to the top one? I would also check your thermostat as this is the most likely problem. Take it out, immerse in a pan of water and see if it opens fully as it starts to boil.

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hi could any1 help my xsara t reg vtr has startedhitting 95 on temp gauge, radiator is fine etc, water pump ok, sum1 has advised me temp sensor which is located on the thermostat housing mite need renewing
any ideas

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Last post by deeru786
26 Jul 2005, 01:02
Cit Dealers Dumb?

by wilkobob » 26 Jul 2005, 01:07

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Not sure about this, on my zx i bought an aftermarket spoiler (same as the 16v one), which had holes for 2 m8 bolts, however, it was supplied with glue, and i didnt want to drill the glass (could result in being rather expensive if it cracked), so i glued the spoiler in place, with the glue, and it is really solid. Apparently its the glue they use...

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Rang my local citroen dealer about the two screws that hold the 16v spoiler through the glass. Imagine my suprise then to be told, no sir its actually riveted on. Na I thought he must think im talking about the volcane spoiler, so I asked again. Nope definitely not riveted, cos I've undone the two screws.
Bring them over he says. Ok
Next question,...

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Last post by rossnunn
26 Jul 2005, 00:32
Haynes BOL Rear Brake Confusion

by AndersDK » 26 Jul 2005, 01:34

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Honestly Brian -
You are nitty pitty here - as it does not matter if the spring is fitted with its crossbar up or down. It fits perfectly either way.
I have never considered this a problem and simply pr backbone fitted the pad spring like I wanted - up or down - as I never even thought about how the strictly correct fitting is.
Having serviced and...

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Hi Folks,
Citroen BX
Yet another confusing statement:
In my book (No publishing date),
on page 212
Item 4 Disc pads (rear) renewal.
item 9 Locate the spring clip with the crossbar at the BOTTOM of the caliper and retain it in position with the through bolt (photo).
But the photo 4.4A shows the crossbar at the TOP of the caliper.
Having contacted...

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Last post by G4EIY
25 Jul 2005, 23:33
Found Activa has 2 different driveshaft diameters

by johnlyn » 25 Jul 2005, 23:09

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Basil
The same thing happened to me when i replaced my front discs, all i did was drill the screw head enough (i used a 10mm drill bit)to release the disc & then used heat to release what was left of screw or leave remains there as wheel bolts will hold disc in place.
John

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This is the continuing saga from my last poisting - wheel bearing keeps failing. Today I tried to fit some new brake discs and noticed that one drive shaft was different in diameter to the other. So, I phoned up the cit dealer who had refurbished my drive shaft to see if he had made a mistake. He was adamant that he replaced the original. This...

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Last post by basil40
25 Jul 2005, 22:59
another lie in the BOL?

by Rostami » 25 Jul 2005, 21:09

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Sorry to barge in...what is a BOL?

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Hi
I've asked some time ago where was the knock sensor located in my car. It seemed that everybody agreed that there are no knock sensors in the 2.0 8 valve ZX.
But after reading my BOL (It finnaly arrived!!!), I was reading about the fuel injection system and it mentions a knock sensor in my car.
So, is this another lie of the BOL?

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Last post by oscarloco
25 Jul 2005, 21:00
Xantia Rear Child Booster Seat

by Homer » 26 Jul 2005, 02:23

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Pics?
Sounds like a very wide booster.
I used to get a booster and two car seats in the back if the Xantia.

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I have fitted a booster seat in the rear of my Xantia but the booster is wide and so the seat belt buckle is then under the back of the booster. Anybody have this problem? I have had to use the buckle for the middle lap strap.
Thanks

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Last post by PicassoPigeon
25 Jul 2005, 19:49
Stepper Motor?

by AndersDK » 25 Jul 2005, 19:19

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When driving in traffic and coming to a halt - the engine is under load and then suddenly relaxed.
This is not the case when testing at standstill.
Result is different amount of vacuum in the inlet manifold under the 2 different conditions.
This again points to problems for the MAP sensor - a very common problem indeed.
The MAP sensor would be...

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My Xantia (1.8,8 valve)has had this problem for a while: the engine revs take time to settle when coming to a halt i.e from about 1500 to normal tickover at about 800 rpm takes a few seconds after coming to a stop in traffic ,never actually timed it ,but it`s probably up to about 8-10 seconds at it`s worst.
The only time it has not done this is...

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Last post by harryb.48
25 Jul 2005, 18:39
Xantia Activa Suspension problems

by 406 V6 » 25 Jul 2005, 16:48

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Unfortunately, Citroën mechanics out there are just that - mechanics - with no passion or will to understand a basic system, so simple...(ok, the Activa needs some more studying )
As been said before on this forum, no wonder Cits are unreliable. Any given car, if ridden all it's life with the original oil, filters, etc, won't last long.
We all...

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Hi to all,
This is no new topic to Citroen, and also quite common on the overall less understood Activa.
About 6 months ago I bought an Activa. Love at first sight.
But the suspension was playing games. It was hard and from time to time the back falls. STOP light tokk +1 minute to go off, constant ticking, etc. So here goes the full story of...

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Last post by Rostami
25 Jul 2005, 15:42
Faulty brake valve....any tips please?

by jeremy » 25 Jul 2005, 17:01

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Presumably the warning light is coming on? How fast is the regulator ticking?
jeremy

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1995 XantiaTD. Replaced all spheres. After standing for a short time there are no brakes. On start up the car rises slightly after 15 seconds then settles down again. Any tips please on the problem, a previous post suggested it was a faulty leaking brake valve? Is this an easy job?

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Last post by JohnT
25 Jul 2005, 15:29
ABS-Sensor for Xantia

by JohnT » 25 Jul 2005, 15:30

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Have you tried the sponsors of this site GSF? If it is an aftermarket part they will advise you.

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Hey
Where can i buy cheap ABS-sensor for Citroen Xantia 1997 ?
Is there a cheap webshop for xantia parts

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Last post by lausten
25 Jul 2005, 15:17
CD multichanger

by Chrispy » 25 Jul 2005, 15:45

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Righto, I take it you have a 4035 head unit with a 'CD' button on the front? The lead you should have with a Clarion is a round din type one. I fitten mine in the boot of my car screwed to the back of the passenger side seat. The cable (a good 6 foot long one) went through the steel panel the seat rests on (I drilled a hole), then under the rear...

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I've just acquired a nice new Clarion multichanger, mounting bracket, and cable....but no instructions. For seventy quid I'm not complaining though.
Am I right in thinking its fitted under the drivers seat, and that you have to remove the seat to fit it?
Where does the other end of the cable plug into, its about four feet long!!
Will the car have...

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Last post by Sir Clive
25 Jul 2005, 14:43
Saxo rumble from front axel

by JohnT » 25 Jul 2005, 23:53

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Wheel bearing would show up more on turning left or right? Sounds very much like a drive shaft joint to me which complains when chassis is driving the engine,going downhill, and when the engine is driving the slack is taken up in the motion, so no noise. They are not a hard job if you have the kit to do it.

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Hi all,
This is the first post for my nearest-and-dearest’s Saxo… Sad day
I’m hoping for some pointers to a problem I picked up on this morning.
When driving I can hear a rumble from front axel. It only happens for a short time while torque is taken out of drive. I.e. foot off accelerator. When accelerating, rumble disappears.
Also, when driving...

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Last post by sbraud
25 Jul 2005, 14:36
XM V6 Misfire

by jeremy » 25 Jul 2005, 14:37
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Firstly have you done all the work yourself? the reason I ask is i understand that the plugs on the rear cylinders are hard to get at and its not unknown for 'professionals' to leave them.
My first call would be to check and meter the resistance of all the HT leads. They should all be about equal and 10K ohms in resistance. Digital multimeters are...

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I wonder whether anyone out there can shed some light on a problem I am having, I have owned citroens for the last 25 years so both pleased to find this site and hopeful someone may be able to help.
I have a 92 XM V6 Sei Estate, Manual Gearbox, its been fine for the last few years just the usual stuff. But about 6 months ago I noticed a small...
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Last post by Joe T
25 Jul 2005, 14:18
BX Diesel Parts List

by Rostami » 25 Jul 2005, 14:49

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Have you tried ?

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Does anyone have a parts list for the BX diesel and turbo diesel? I have one (pdf format) for the petrol models, but need one for my TZD if one exists.
cheers

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Last post by Roscoe
25 Jul 2005, 12:32
Drum brakes. I hate them.

by AndersDK » 25 Jul 2005, 04:16
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Dont we all hate drum brakes
Do a search on drum brake. I'm sure we have lots of previous postings on the subject - even the one with the hint you need now ...

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Any tips on getting my drums off on the AX? They catch in the shoes.
I followed the Haynes manual tip but couldn't find where to stick the screwy.
I hate drum brakes :( I hate drum brakes :( I hate drum brakes :(
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Last post by ItDontGo
25 Jul 2005, 04:00
C2 alloys on zx

by AndersDK » 25 Jul 2005, 04:51

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Hi Dunc -
It does not matter if it is steel or alloy wheels in 16 size. What matters are the size of tyres you put on the alloys
If you already know what index tyres goes on the Volcane - you also know the basic size on C2 alloys to fit.

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Would 16inch alloys from a C2 VTR fit a ZX volcane ? Or will I have a severe rubbing situation ?

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Last post by Dunc55
25 Jul 2005, 03:42
Engine swap

by Kowalski » 25 Jul 2005, 00:11

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An old TD will go into a newer car without any problems at all if you swap over the fuel pump. The basic engine blocks and internal components didn't change when the electronic fuel pump came in.
There are other bits and pieces that you may have to swap over too, e.g. if one has air con and the other hasn't the sumps will have to be swapped.

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I have a 1.9TD engine going for sale & i have had a query as to whether or not it would fit a 98 model, I'am presuming that he has got the bosch injector system on his old engine, would the electrical connections suit other years of models?
Regards
John

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Last post by johnlyn
24 Jul 2005, 23:55
xantia overheating?

by AndersDK » 25 Jul 2005, 04:45

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Rule no 1 : dont ever touch the cooling system with a hot engine.
Now you're ready to do some testing
You could have an airlock. Try brim the headet tank (from cold - as pr rule 1 - agree ?). Then let engine idle until fan comes on.
If your Xantia does not have a header tank - use a homemade one. Instructions are found in the Hints forum.

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Please could someone tell me at what temperature the radiator cooling fan should kick in on my M reg xantia 1.8i, I left the engine running and the fan didn't kick in until the temperature gauge reached 105
Thanks

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Last post by mallyg
24 Jul 2005, 23:47
part numbers

by vanny » 24 Jul 2005, 23:28

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hmmm, it can be done, through the Peugeot Laser system which can be got at through the Peugeot website. Only problem is that it costs a small fortune to do and is REALLY not worth the effort or cost! I think there is a site somewhere with the pug parts lists and while i dont think you can search them as such there the only cheap/free option for...

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i know this is the cit section but im looking for a web site where i can enter peugeot part numbers and get back part/year and exact model aplication,as i know there are some very clever web surfers out there regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
24 Jul 2005, 22:12
Car site honestjohn.co.uk working????

by CITROEN-SUCKER » 24 Jul 2005, 20:00

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I just tried it with no luck..... Must be a problem with the site

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I know that several people who post here also contribute to www.honestjohn.co.uk - i have not been able to accessl for 24 hours. Do I have a problem or is the site in trouble???
Alt can some body visit and post an answer for me pse.
Site link my BX is enjoying its return to France!
peter also known as pmh

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Last post by pmhpmh
24 Jul 2005, 19:50
ticking

by Stinkwheel » 24 Jul 2005, 18:40

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Sticking (or possibly just normally operating) relay i'd say.
Take top off fuse box and feel with a fingertip each relay whilst the noise is happening. You should find it. Then check your handbook and see what this relay does :-)

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help there is a fast ticking noise coming from the fusebox area inside the car it is intermediate but really annoying sounds the same noise as the indicators have checked outside to see if the indicators are flashing as this happens but no signs indicators work ok otherwise

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Last post by cheshire61
24 Jul 2005, 18:35
bleeding coolant on xantia 2.1TD

by Peter.N. » 24 Jul 2005, 13:56

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The 2.1 td engine has the thermostat in the return pipe, so there is no restriction to water entering the top of the block, as long as you keep filling the header tank until it wont take anymore, the whole system should be full, its a slow process though. You can, if you would feel happier, disconnect the heater return pipe and, with the engine...

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Hi
I've just changed the anti freeze on my 2.1 TD Xantia (1997), and when I came to bleed the air from it I found that the system was totally different from the 1.9 Xantia as described in my Haynes manaual. It appeas that my expansion tank is at the high point of the engine and that there is in fact no bleed valves at all.
However, since doing the...

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Last post by stevecritchlow
24 Jul 2005, 12:51
xantia suspension diagnosis

by jeremy » 24 Jul 2005, 14:00

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Sounds like anti-sink valve to me. Don't think they are considered serviceable. I would suggest that a careful tap with a hammer might do something at least temporarily but there have been some postings on here about them bursting of their own accord so encouragement is not such a good idea.
jeremy

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Something with my 1997 2.1TD xantia suspension is not quire right, and I'd like to sort it befoe it becomes too much of a problem, but despite lots of reading I'm not really sure what the source of the problem is.
When parked up, the rear is sinking down further than it used too (looks at bit like a BX), and on start up is taking longer to rise...

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Last post by stevecritchlow
24 Jul 2005, 12:46
xm wiring diagram - cooling fan problem

by Niek » 24 Jul 2005, 04:20
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Hello Ivan,
On the 2.5 the relays for the fans are just behind the headlight on the drivers side (that it for those of us who drive on the right side of the road )I think 2 of the three are for the fans and the third for the headlights but I might be wrong about that. In any case you can test these relays by hooking them (the switch side of the...

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hello,
the fans in my Gen1 2.1TD xm are refusing to work. they do not turn on either at 70 or 80 degrees C, nor above this value. the fuses under the bonnet look fine. i've noticed three small cubic relays on the drivers side of the car just behind the front lights, and one on the left. the left one i tried to pull out, and it turns on and off the...
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Last post by ivan olsen
24 Jul 2005, 03:15
Synergie power rack - cheap source

by ebod » 24 Jul 2005, 02:50

Hi,
My Synergie is due for selling and its swansong is an MOT failure on its
power rack.
GSF don't do them , *** want over £200 quid and that doesn't include the
exchange. I've got the car booked in with my mechanic bloke this coming
Wednesday and want to find a cheap recon rack urgently.
Does anyone have any clues , such as recon specialists...

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Last post by ebod
24 Jul 2005, 02:50
Update - Timing Belt Disaster

by rotodiesel » 24 Jul 2005, 01:44

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Glad it's back together without damage. The TUD5 engine is brilliant in a town runaround car - this 106D is a school run mobile, and nearly always betters 65mpg even at 103k miles.
rotodiesel.

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Many thanks for all your comments. Jeremy and Rotodiesel are correct in that the 1.5D has adjustable sprockets on the cam and pump. My car is a 1995 model with a Lucas pump. With the help of someone who knows what they are talking about, the new belt (Dayco) is on and the car is running as normal. Now that I have been shown what to do, I would...

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Last post by ax1527
23 Jul 2005, 21:57
Has anyone fitted power steering to an Ax?

by mbunting » 23 Jul 2005, 15:15

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Well, the 1.5 is the heaviest engine of the lot, and I find the steering borderline. However, the steering always feels lighter when:
a) There are new tyres on the front.
b) The front tyres are the correct pressure.
Have you tried checking these ?
Also, the Peugeot 106 1.5d had ( I think ) power steering, not sure about the saxo or the petrol...

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Has anyone fitted power steering to an Ax? My Dad has an Ax MkII 1.0 Jazz 3dr and is finding the steering heavy when backing up or parking. I wondered if it is possible to retro fit power steering to the car? I think the Saxo steering rack is the same as the Ax not sure about the other bits needed.
Thanks
Paul

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Last post by wrinklet1
23 Jul 2005, 13:07
zx 2.5

by TheWorker » 23 Jul 2005, 03:53

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seventh one down

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just a random search i was doing, but clearly its a mistake:

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Last post by TheWorker
23 Jul 2005, 03:48
sinking xantia

by AndersDK » 23 Jul 2005, 03:23
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On diesels it can be hard to recognise a fast ticking regulator - caused by a flat accumulator sphere. More often than not this is the cause of mysterious hydraulic problems.
I'd start here - as it is cheap and very easy to replace.
(it's the sphere located on front of engine)

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hi guys
i dont know if i have a problem here but everytime i switch off the engine after a run on my 97 p reg xant and get out the car just sinks down straight away then when i go to restart agian a bit later on the car goes down further then comes back up to normal height ive tried sitting on the boot with the engine off just after its been...
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Last post by pete@co.uk
23 Jul 2005, 03:01
ooooo!

by citroenzx » 22 Jul 2005, 23:08
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You missed a bit

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A chocolate button to whoever can guess what we've been upto.
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Last post by rossnunn
22 Jul 2005, 22:57
LHM front to rear (or rear to front) pipe

by jeremy » 22 Jul 2005, 20:44

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I think there are two typs of front/back pipes - those for cars with ABS and those without.
Genuine Citroen pipes are not considered expensive and come beautifully bent to shape. To shape really does mean that - no tugging and heaving here. (I replaced the one form the regulator to the safety valve on my BX and when I got it in place it just...

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Hi
This pipe will need replacing soon, it's only a few microns thick in places. It's on the passenger side of the car and is one of two thicker pipes that run in a straight line from the front to the back.
My questions are: what does it do? is it tricky to change (doesn't look it but you never know)? can it be ordered from GSF or should I get one...

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Last post by Oscar Too
22 Jul 2005, 20:21
noisey xantia

by chimo » 22 Jul 2005, 18:00

HI all, i have an annoying noise ( sounds like a noisy fan which is constant and does'nt increase when going rounds bends etc ) coming from the front of my xantia 1.9td. From low speed to about 60 there is no noise then it starts and continues at a constant noise level until i slow down to nearly stop.I have clutched the car at speed with no...

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Last post by chimo
22 Jul 2005, 18:00
Spheres,seals,struts and brake surge!

by mark g » 22 Jul 2005, 16:42

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Oops Sorry forgot to add, car is a Xantia 1.9D (non turbo)

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Hi everyone.
I have just managed to change my front spheres (all by myself..quite proud!), however a couple of things I've found out, might be help to someone else.
The new seals for the spheres are on the spheres when purchased, but the second sphere leaked badly when attached, past the seal. I found out that the seal was a tad too wide and got...

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Last post by mark g
22 Jul 2005, 16:27
Xantia HDi power steering

by AndersDK » 22 Jul 2005, 14:45

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Check the obvious :
Fluid level
Pump drive belt

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Help. On my way into work this morning the Hydralic warning and STOP lights came on and then my power steering failed. The brakes and suspension seem to be unafected so it cant be the hyraulic pump can it? Please!!
Dave

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Last post by mcgregor
22 Jul 2005, 14:41
Citroen ZX full steering & accelerate sound

by wilkobob » 22 Jul 2005, 14:42

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Silly suggestion, but are the wheel bolts tight? Any wheel trims loose? the inner arch isnt rubbing anywhere on the wheel/tyre? Finnaly, is the driveshaft ok - is there any play in it?

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Hello everybody
I have a problem with my ZX Advantage (1993) when full steering (to the right) and accelerate. If I fully steer wheels to the right and try to accelerate I hear a continuous clicking sound from the front right wheel. They told me that I need to replace the right Driveshaft which already changed 1.000 km ago. I would like also to...

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Last post by pancho
22 Jul 2005, 14:37
heated mirrors

by AndersDK » 22 Jul 2005, 14:01

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Might/not be a connector at each A-pillar for the heated mirror. If not - it's a simple matter of finding the rear window heater wire - as the mirrors runs on the heated rear.
You must of course DIY a suitable earth connection.

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I have an R reg xantia without heated mirrors and an M reg xantia with them.......my m reg xantia has just expired (going free to a good home to anyone near tunbridge wells) and i was wondering if anyone knew how easy it would be to swap the mirrors over so that i could have heated mirrors on my r reg......do the cars have the same loom and its...

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Last post by weety
22 Jul 2005, 13:56
GSF bushes

by RichardW » 22 Jul 2005, 12:49

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Oscar,
There are 3 bushes on each arm - 2 identical ones at the front (either end of the pivot bolt) and the larger 'P' bush at the rear. So for each arm you need:
2 x N42234 FR CONT ARM FR BUSH
1 x N42235 FR CONT ARM REAR BUSH (P)
The 'A' after the part number indicates it is a pattern part, which will be cheaper.

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Hi, I am planning to buy the bushes for my ZX's lower arms. GSF part number is N42234A. Does somebody know if this is a kit how many bushes does is contain or if it is only one bushing?

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Last post by oscarloco
22 Jul 2005, 04:59
ZX Advantage

by jeremy » 22 Jul 2005, 04:15

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Both points have been covered on this siet - welding of the strut mount isn't difficult. The axle beam is not common DIY but may be possible. There are specialists who will fit an overhauled one while you wait.
Jeremy

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Hi,
Just had a look at one, and noticed the following:
1. Rusty patches in front of the front suspension mounts, I think if prodded will perforate. Easy welding job.
2. Sat on the opened boot edge (about 11 stone), and the back hardly moved, released the hand brake, checked again, and it went down about 25mm, and was very stiff.
Looked at the rear...

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Last post by G4EIY
22 Jul 2005, 03:48
d and td cam differences.

by rossd » 22 Jul 2005, 02:42

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I always said they were the same, they have the same part number!!!

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Well, after measuring both camshafts side by side, there is NO difference in the lift. It is considerably more difficult to measure for duration, but it appears that this is also the same on both cams. So in summary, it is not worth swapping the cam on your TD to those of the na diesel, as you will gain nothing. Or more accurately, I have gained...

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Last post by mrbump
22 Jul 2005, 01:49
C5 workshop manual

by brianr.uk » 22 Jul 2005, 01:47

does anyone out there know where i might get a workshop manual for a C5 2.0 HDI,haynes doesnt list one.
thanks in hope
brian

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Last post by brianr.uk
22 Jul 2005, 01:47
Help! Timing Belt disaster!

by fastandfurryous » 22 Jul 2005, 01:20
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You're a tooth out somewhere. It's very easy to do on this engine, I managed to do similarly on a 1.4TUD, and bent 2 valves. Oops! I'd suggest you try and find the timing marks. They do exist. According to the book I have for timing belts, the one on the flywheel is an 8mm bolt on the front of the enigne, the camshaft on is at about 4 o'clock on...

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I have just replaced the timing belt on my AX 1.5 Diesel. I had trouble finding the right holes for locking the engine i.e the flywheel locking bolt did not fit right in and I couldn't find any holes for the fuel pump sprocket locking pins to screw into. I reverted to trying the relative indexing method i.e I marked the timing belt and the...
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Last post by ax1527
22 Jul 2005, 00:56
WHINING ON DECELLERATION

by dnsey » 22 Jul 2005, 00:40

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Cit gearboxes do tend to be a bit noisy on overrun - probably nothing to worry about

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going from a TD to a 1.8i petrol, i notice when taking foot off at 15-35 sort of speeds, there is a whine as the car takes up the overun....unlike the td, which carries on regardless it comes from g/box or front drivetrain area....its not loud, but noticeable...and a tad annoying......the car is so quiet, i suppose its the only noise it makes so i...

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Last post by poppy
21 Jul 2005, 23:50
ZX Alarm Recommendation?

by bxbodger » 21 Jul 2005, 20:09

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I bought a very loud sparkrite alarm from Argos for about thirty quid, which can be interfaced with the central locking if you buy the sparkrite interface, which Argos don't do, however!!
Its got adjustable sensitivity to the car being knocked or a window smashed, and works on sensing volt drop from the battery, best of all, it took 15 minutes to...

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Anybody got any thoughts on the best sub-£150 (sub-£100 would be even better) alarm to fit on a ZX with keypad immobiliser?
Nothing fancy needed - just something to operate the central locking (IR plip range is terrible ) and make a racket if someone smashes a window. I had a cheapo Meta alarm on my last ZX, but I can't find anyone in my area who...

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Last post by Ross_K
21 Jul 2005, 19:47
suspension drop link??

by AndersDK » 21 Jul 2005, 21:48

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There are some diagrams here :

I believe you in fact meant the ARB (anti roll bar) ? - as there are no droplinks on the rear. The ARB will mask which side is the worst but not that the problem is there.
The job involves 3 major trials :
1) removing the ARB (bolts are incredible tight)
2) removing the arm long pivot bolt (again a tight bolt/nut)...

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Hi
My rear arm bearings have failed (I think)...Xantia rear end sqeaks and groans terribly and has done so for months..
Anyway, my poor old Dad is trying to investigate but says that he needs to get the suspension drop link off before he can even get to the area concerned...he does not know how, nor how to get the gaitor off...
any help...

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Last post by Immatoity
21 Jul 2005, 18:22
Filtering used oil

by Kowalski » 21 Jul 2005, 15:14

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You need a pretty fine filter to get the suspended particles out, a sand filter would be ideal if a little slow. Whatever filter you use it has to filter particles down to the size that your fuel filter will capture otherwise your fuel filter will get clogged pretty quickly.
Obviously you'll have to remember to pay the duty (27.1 pence per litre +...

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Having read on here that you can run on used veg oil, A friend of mine has for an Indian takeaway and they go through about 100 litres a week, which I can get for nothing. What exactly do I need to do to filter it?

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Last post by Allanxantia
21 Jul 2005, 15:12
turbocharger xantia estate 1.9td update

by jeremy » 21 Jul 2005, 13:38
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Its probably much simpler and no where near as interesting. The boos pressure is communicated to an extra fuel device on the pump by a thin rubber pipe running between the high pressure inlet system (ie after the turbo) and the injection pump and this pipe has probbaly split or fallen off.
On my TD BX the intercooler is on top of the engine and...

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hi there i am having major snags keeping my 96 xantia estate above 40 mph going up hills. i can hit a major hill at 70 mph in fifth but by the time im half way up im in third at nearly 40mph. my mate reckons possible no boost from turbo and has suggested i get a boost gauge to check if turbo engaging. he also mentioned wastages or something like...
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Last post by tazman3
21 Jul 2005, 13:25
Converting Pug 106 to power steering.

by Foxy » 21 Jul 2005, 05:57

Hi, my steering rack on my wifes 1.5 P. reg. diesel is shot at. I've seen a couple of power steering racks on ebay, one with a pump and connections and wondered if anyone knew if this is a goer, taking into account the electrics and mounting/ compatibility requirements.
Any replies gratefully received.
Cheers,
Foxy

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Last post by Foxy
21 Jul 2005, 05:57
Engine does not turn off!

by wilkobob » 21 Jul 2005, 04:54

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Check that the stop solenoid on the diesel pump is working (any loose connections?) If not, its probably going to need replacing.

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Hi
I have a Citroen Xantia where the engine does not turn off on the key! Car is an L reg 1.9D hatchback
I have to stall the car to turn it off (not good for my clutch/gearbox i think!!)
How can i resolve this?
Thanks
Q

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Last post by q_007
21 Jul 2005, 04:21

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