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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Xantia Tie/Track Rod End

by jeremy » 01 Aug 2005, 13:51

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Its generaly possible to turn the track rod ends on their shafts - but there should be NO play. You can generally judge this by jacking up and gripping the wheel at 3 and 9 O'Clock or the hub with the wheel removed - alternatively get someone to turn the wheel while you grip the joint - play can often be felt.
If the steering wheel is off centre...

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While doing my brakes yesterday i noticed that the tie rod at the wheel end would twist with my hand and it would twist where it joins the wheel with the rubber sort of bung. I think i could do it on both sides, is this how it should be?
I do have a knocking noise that comes from the passenger side i think, just as the steering wheel is off centre...

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Last post by PicassoPigeon
01 Aug 2005, 13:31
I've bought an Activa - Now I need some help

by JohnT » 01 Aug 2005, 04:09
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1) Droplink?
4) Middle sphere?
5) Handbrake binding owing to lousy cables?

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Not from a quack either!
I'm on my 6th Citroen in a row but only my third hydraulic one so I'm fairly good with the green blood.
So I bought it blind on ebay for £620 (stoopid!) and I've now got it home it doesn't seem that bad.
BUT where to start. Anyone give some tips on where to look first with thes symtoms.
1)Rumbly knock from offside front...
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Last post by robsons
01 Aug 2005, 02:22
lower arm mot failure xantia td

by Stinkwheel » 01 Aug 2005, 01:08
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Keep it, fix it.
Most other Xantias you will buy of similar age will have similar faults in my opinion.

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hi guys
well took my xantia for mot yesterday and it failed on n/s lower arm bushes and bottom ball joint with all the the other probs ive got with my car maybe its time to have a look for another xantia is it much of a job to replace but i have numerous other probs as well
i,ll list my probs
1 heater blower motor not working
2 failed mot as...
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Last post by pete@co.uk
01 Aug 2005, 00:47
Xantia sphere change

by nitro74 » 31 Jul 2005, 23:34

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Hello
its quite easy, put the lever to the lowest and wait at least couple of minutes to make sure that the car is completely down(just incase you dont here the ticking noise). This depressurises the system, then unscrew the sphere but they are very tight so you have to use a special tool or a big pair of grip pliers, there is a rubber O ring...

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Hi, just a quick one. About to change the front spheres on my Xantia and just want to check a couple of points.
Do i have to depressurise the system?
Is there a seal between the sphere and its contact point?
Cheers.

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Last post by p20
31 Jul 2005, 23:22
ZX Roof Rail Ridges

by wilkobob » 31 Jul 2005, 22:17

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well i saw one recently at an auction where they were loose, the thing should just slide back as its in a track with T shaped pegs. Otherwise i dont know!

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Is there anyway of getting these off without breaking them or the clips? Mine I think have moved too far forward, causing the windscreen rubber to push forward.

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Last post by rossnunn
31 Jul 2005, 21:29
Xantia compatibility?

by Peter.N. » 31 Jul 2005, 21:21

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There are several different pumps, I can only say, if it looks the same and the mountings are in the right place, it should work.

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Would the suspension pump from a 1997 1.9td SX fit a 1994 1.9td LX?
Ta
Adam.

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Last post by adzbaby
31 Jul 2005, 15:25
Completely off the wall

by jeremy » 31 Jul 2005, 05:43
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I know how to get the string in that place if thats any help!
jeremy

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& outa space but;
How difficult do you think it would be to make a set of clear lenses for the rear lights of a zx?? I've seen these:

a couple of times but noone seems to be able to shed any light (boom boom) on them.
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Last post by rossnunn
31 Jul 2005, 05:34
Does anyone....

by Peter.N. » 31 Jul 2005, 13:38

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They will shake your teeth loose!

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Probably for the younger residents.
Does anyone run 17 alloys on their ZX? I understand that 16's need half inch spacers on the rear, is this the same for 17's?
Cheers
Ross

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Last post by rossnunn
31 Jul 2005, 05:13
Curious thing (HDi engine related)

by Dave Bamber » 31 Jul 2005, 02:50

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No, Francisco, the oil is not shared. Changing your oil at 5000 mile intervals can only be a good thing, I think the current trend towards extended oil changes is not good!

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I changed my self today the oil and oil filter of the C5 (first time on a car, used to to tractors )
I noticed that the 1st gear and reverse aren't hard to engage anymore. Is the gearbox oil shared with the engine?
BTW, at Citroën they used Total Quartz 9000, i used a 10W40 semi-synthetic from GM, relatively cheap (could go to Lidl, 10€/5L, but...

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Last post by 406 V6
31 Jul 2005, 01:35
MOT failure Xantia

by johnlyn » 31 Jul 2005, 01:18
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I always thought that the rear brakes were load dependant on Xantias etc, in which case does this MOTer know?
John

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My xantia has failed the MOT with the note rear foot brakes not responding fast enough, could this be the accumulator sphere? If not any ideas? Its a 93 model
Cheers
Michael
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Last post by inthemicz
31 Jul 2005, 01:13
Xantia Front Disc + Pad Change

by np » 31 Jul 2005, 01:37

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Disk retaining screws=best to drill them out.Use a drill bit about the size of the screw head,& drill the heads off them.Thats what i have done in the past.Quick & easy.You can usally then use a pair of mole grips to undo the rest of the screw when the disk is off.Or not bother.The screws dont do a lot,not once the caliper is on .Mine have no...

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Wheels off taken little clip off slid out pin with aid of punch, all going well. Now to remove the caliper with the T55 bit, it just wont go.
So i move on to try the disc retaining screws T30 bit, drivers side first, and again it just wont go. What the heck can i do? So i try soaking in WD40 all day and then i try with a small handheld propane gas...

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Last post by PicassoPigeon
31 Jul 2005, 00:52
Rear suspension arms

by JohnD » 31 Jul 2005, 00:22
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The bearings on the saloon are different to those on the estate. The estate ones are slightly bigger, therefore the kits GSF do are of no use to estate owners. GSF do the estate bearings but the plastic spacers need to be obtained from Citroen.

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Hi all, Question.....
Are the rear suspension arms from a Xantia estate the same as the saloon? and will they fit onto a saloon? They look the same, both same spec. I have checked pr-net but not too clear about it. The bearings seem to be going on my Xantia saloon, creaking as it rises up and going over bumps. I have found an estate that I can get...
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Last post by wrinklet1
30 Jul 2005, 21:59
method to clean intercooler

by Kowalski » 30 Jul 2005, 21:02

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You could try washing your intercooler out with petrol, diesel, white spirit or parafin. Let us know how you get on.

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whats the best method to clean inside.one of my injector pipes has just popped and pissin diesel all over the place.BUT its no 1 injector!!! so have to take intercooler off to get at it.so just thinkin while it is off i may as well give it a cleaning out

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Last post by stubbsy
30 Jul 2005, 19:53
xm engine swap

by tomsheppard » 30 Jul 2005, 18:37

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No, there is a lot of life left in the engine that is in the car.

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I have a reconditioned engine with new oversize pistons in an old 1990 td12 xm the turbo is also reconditioned (10km ago)= New camshaft new bearings completly reconditioned head. Otherwise this car is not to reliable and the wife wants me to get rid of it. I spent 1200pounds in poland to have all this done. Shame to see it good bye. Meanwhile i...

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Last post by Matthew
30 Jul 2005, 17:41
xsara overheating

by Peter.N. » 30 Jul 2005, 14:30

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I wouldn't worry about it then, could be just that the gauge is reading a little high.

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hi radiator is warm from all areas no leaks etc,

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Last post by deeru786
30 Jul 2005, 04:36
Off To Norway

by AndersDK » 30 Jul 2005, 00:49

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Even in Norway it's summertime now
My guess it's much like driving in the Highlands over there - so watch out for sheeps & norwegians
- btw most of the norwegians drive the wrong side of the road - can be challenging not following their habit

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Taking car from Plymouth to Norway crossing on the ferry from Newcastle to Bergen, car is having MOT on Monday so this weekend is service time. Need to do front brakes, disc's and pads any helpful hints to speed me along? I need to find out what disc's first, are the pads different for other disc's?
What else should I be doing before we go to...

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Last post by PicassoPigeon
30 Jul 2005, 00:17
'96 1.9td lx Xantia starting problems

by jeremy » 29 Jul 2005, 23:07

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Sounds as though its glowplugs and/or air in the fuel.
To test the glowplugs remove the wire from the top and then connect a test lamp or meter from the battery + to the top of each plug in turn. If the light lights - OK - if no plug has failed. (alternatively with meter look for a voltage very similar to battery.) If one has failed - do the lot -...

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Hi all
My xantia has difficulty starting, usually after it has been sitting overnight or similar.
When I turn the ignition on the glow light lights up for about 5-6 secs and then I try to start and the engine will turn over and try to start but it won't. The battery is good since it turns over quite strongly, and usually there is a cloud of...

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Last post by Whitecrook
29 Jul 2005, 22:32
XM non-starter motor

by aengus » 29 Jul 2005, 17:13

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if it's the 8v non-turbo, the starter's not too hard to remove, 3 hex/torx bolts if I recall. I've a spare one for a 2.0 in my garage, mail me off list at aengus-xmv6 at blueyonder.co.uk if interested.

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I've started having to tap the starter motor on my xm 2.0i in order for it to go, possibly due to a sticking solenoid. How hard is it to remove the whole motor to give it a good clean and is it worth doing anyway? Also when the engine is up to running temperature and ticking over the oil, coolant, brake and stop lights flicker even though all...

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Last post by William
29 Jul 2005, 16:12
Should I buy a 1983 GSA Pallas?

by martyhopkirk » 29 Jul 2005, 03:28
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Have your bumps felt!
Check, check and check again for rust -everywhere. Door skins, underside, belly pan, fuel tank etc Remenber GS & GSA panels are not always interchangable. Practical Classics covered this car in some detail last year. What sort of history does it have?

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I've seen this lovely GSA Pallas advertised for £700. It's done 69K and is so cute.
No apparent oil leaks and rust on body. Opinions wanted!
BX GTi
Xantia 2.0i VSX
Xantia Activa
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Last post by basil40
29 Jul 2005, 02:46
Oil guzzling.

by jeremy » 29 Jul 2005, 02:59
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Alan if I understand you correctly when you took the plenum chamber off, no 1 inlet valves were shut and the oil deposit was sitting on the back of the shut valves.
5mm of oil is an enormous amount there and isn't the result of blowby and ventilation into the induction system. In any event I think the plenum arrangement is that the pipes curl...

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My son recently bought an Mi16 (think BX16V) with 120K klms on the speedo that had the engine rebuilt at 88,000 (and twice since) and when we drove it home, almost 400 klms away, it managed to empty the sump via the exhaust pipe.
To make a long story short, we have now managed to have a look at it and when the intake plenum was removed, there was...
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Last post by alan s
29 Jul 2005, 02:04
Xantia 2.1TD Strange Engine Behaviour

by jeremy » 29 Jul 2005, 01:08

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Start with the simple bits first! look for air in the fuel. Look for leaks, loose or perished pipework etc, and if necessary replace the last bit to the injection pump with clear plastic and then look for bubbles.
Remember there is no lift pump so all the pipework from the injection pump to the tank is under vacuum rather than pressure and so a...

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Hi Guys,
I have a Xantia 2.1TD SX Estate with 160k on the clock that has been in our family from new.
Over the last month or so, the engine has developed some interesting habits.
The first sign I had of some problem was starting the engine from cold after using the glow plugs the engine fired and revved to 2500rpm by itself - then stopped.
I tried...

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Last post by Jay B
29 Jul 2005, 01:04
Wrong sort of intercooler...

by bernie » 29 Jul 2005, 01:07
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It would be interesting to see the bonnet lining

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Have a look at this,

the intercooler is on top of the engine, both of my two have front mounted intercoolers, so is this a bodged repair or did it get moved when the facelift happened?
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Last post by Kowalski
29 Jul 2005, 01:02
Xantia 95 1.9TD bestest most goodest oil

by jeremy » 29 Jul 2005, 01:06

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I expect our hosts sell known brand oil (like Morris) for less than that.
I always use Morris turbo diesel oil - can't say if its any better than others as my car has only done 200,000 miles and hasn't been run on it all its life.
All do know is that it seems quieter than when I put fully synthetic in it.
Jeremy

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I'm borrowing & servicing my brothers Xantia whilst he's away on hol for next two weeks.
On my diesels, I don't hesitate and stick Millers XFD full synthetic in them. But I do oil changes at 10K miles as my cars are 22K per year motorway cars ( i.e. minimal cold running )
His Xantia is effectively a valueless work banger but it does a similar duty...

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Last post by ebod
29 Jul 2005, 00:46
Here's a good one - National coverage ???

by czenda » 29 Jul 2005, 01:01

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Thou shalt not believe in false web prophets without giving them a phone call first!

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My son wanted some tyres for his car, so he did a search for prices and someone to fit them near or at his place of work.
He found 'Etyres' who offered a good price and National Service , so he paid for the tyres via the Net, yesterday and they were to fit them today.
He had a phone call today to say sorry but our tyre fitter don't cover your...

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Last post by sooty
29 Jul 2005, 00:31
Text message HPI check

by mattpc » 29 Jul 2005, 00:30

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If you are on orange just go on your wap browser and find the motoring section, it's under there.

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A few weeks ago I used a 81xxxx text message number as a premium rate HPI car check - costs £1.50 - text them the reg - they text you back with all the HPI details that normally set you back £30.
Bugger me , if I havent lost the number - does anyone know it as I have been searching high and low ever since and owing to a terminal AX, I am off car...

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Last post by martyhopkirk
28 Jul 2005, 23:47
Groaning from front suspension

by jeremy » 28 Jul 2005, 23:34

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Does it feel heavy or lumpy? If it does - beware and read this thread - especially the posting by Dave Burns

Jeremy

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My ZX has been making a groaning sound when turning with a big steering angle (almost 1 turn of the steering wheel) and specially when turning and changing altitude (for example, turning for an or down ramp).
I haven't had a chance to look under the car but I suspect a dry bushing.
Am I correct or should I expect something worse? Where should I...

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Last post by oscarloco
28 Jul 2005, 23:14
Berlingo rattle!

by sponix » 28 Jul 2005, 19:15

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Just to add if I 'bounce' the front suspension it doesn't do it!

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My 2001 Diesel powered Berlingo Multispace has developed a strange rattle, almost like a knocking sound..
When driving it appears to be coming from the nearside wheel, although passengers don't seem to know where it's coming from.
It only occurs at speeds less than about 30mph and only when going over bumps although the rattle doesn't always...

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Last post by sponix
28 Jul 2005, 18:51
Xantia bad vibrations

by Chrispy » 28 Jul 2005, 17:50

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Warped discs? Big lump of rust/ cack on a hub? Bent driveshaft? Worn wheel bearings causing slight play in the hub? It's got to be something thats rotating out of alignment to behave like that.

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Between 65 to 80 mph my TDI has excessive vibrations that are I cannot pin point as it appears to be central. The wheels have been re-balanced and the front whishbone bushes were replaced some 6 months ago. I can't find any play on the rear wheels either (should I depressurise the hydraulics to check this?)
Any Idea's ???

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Last post by FEDAK
28 Jul 2005, 17:45
Xantia Radio/CD Handbook wanted

by dnsey » 28 Jul 2005, 15:02

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Hi,
Let me know your e-mail address, and I'll send you one for the cost of postage.

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Hi
Does anyone know where I can locate a user handbook for my Citroen Radio/CD Player which came as original equipment in my T Reg Xantia 1.8 SX. ?
I'm going hairless trying to unravel what function some of the switches and buttons have.
I believe the player is a Clarion model but I have tried their web-site with no luck and my e-mails go...

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Last post by rogcomp
28 Jul 2005, 14:09
XM Air Con Belt Tensioner Bearing

by alan s » 28 Jul 2005, 14:54

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Well if it's anything like a Xantia or a BX it will be accessed by raising the car, removing a front wheel and inner guard and using the same tool as is used to set the timing belt tension, a piece of 8mm square key steel with the last 25mm bent at right angles used to retain the tension until the retaining nut is tightened or in the case of a...

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Hello All
I am hoping someone here can help. The bearing in the aircon belt tensioner in my S2 12v V6 XM is just about shot. I know that I will have to slacken the tensioner to remove the belt, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do it without growing additional joints in my fingers.
Of course Haynes book of laughs does not cover the...

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Last post by UFO
28 Jul 2005, 14:09
About anti-sink

by Rostami » 28 Jul 2005, 13:58

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My mechanic told me that if the LHM is too dirty it will reduce the lifespan of the membrane.

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Hello everyone,
What are the reasons for the anti sink sphere to get ruptured? I have a good idea about suspension spheres, but was wondering about this sphere, mine is flat so i will try refilling it if it's not dead.
Cheers!

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Last post by Frenchie_SCG
28 Jul 2005, 13:56
Any advice about Height control.

by AndersDK » 28 Jul 2005, 06:04

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- despite the strange file name : fairly international

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Hello
When I bought my xantia which is 3 months ago, it was on 185/65/15 wheels and I was thinking that they are not the original size and I was thinking what to do later when I went to the local scrapyard I bought very good set of vsx alloysand wheels195/55/15 and was happy with that.But later I started thinking that the back of the car was too...

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Last post by nitro74
28 Jul 2005, 05:41
Xantia brake caliper maintainence ?

by Kowalski » 28 Jul 2005, 06:12

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The front caliper slide can be greased, the best results I've had are when I've unscrewed the pin, taking it out and stuck the oil can into the hole and pumped a little bit of oil in. You'll need a torx bit (T-30 I think) to remove the pin, it has a thread lock compound on its threads. If you remove the pin with the caliper fully assembled and the...

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Hi All,
The brakes on my recently aquired VSX are fairly poor compared to my Dad's SX, (poor bite ) and all along I've suspected crappy hard compound pads so yesterday I finally got a chance to take the front pads out and have a look, and sure enough that was the case, (quite worn, very glazed, and a very hard surface compound typical of cheap...

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Last post by Mandrake
28 Jul 2005, 03:32
Who thinks....

by j_roc » 28 Jul 2005, 03:59

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Any idea on what size engine is in it? Those wheels look superb. A big thumbs up.

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....Citroen should put the C-Airdream into production:

I think dump the front & screw the C4's on and its a defo hit!

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Last post by rossnunn
28 Jul 2005, 03:25
xantia squealing when turning wheel

by AndersDK » 28 Jul 2005, 04:34

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Donno if you should be concerned - but it's always a nuisance to have strange noises from your daily runner !
I believe you should try a follow up on that likely to be the hydraulic ram - as its defo not a normal noise.
It could be as simple as a dirty & dry ram cylinder rod - in which case it's just a rag and a dab of grease that does it
Get...

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Hi again
There is a noise coming from the steering when turning right. It only happens when significant force is added i.e. on full lock or turning right from a junction. It does not happen when (for e.g.) changing lanes.
The best i can describe the noise is like a high pitch squealing, it goes away when the steering is straightened. The noise...

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Last post by kid
28 Jul 2005, 02:40
Xantia - Rear & Front height.

by Kowalski » 28 Jul 2005, 00:51

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If the car keeps it's height correctly, that means that the clamp is adjusted correctly on the anti-roll bar. Two things can make the plastic linkage pop off, the first is stiffness in the linkages (which there shouldn't be because you've had them all apart), the second is wear on either the plastic link itself or either of the two balls that it...

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I have a quick question.
My 1.9td VSX had a rusted rear linkage that was almost completely seized, which I replaced today for a nice free moving one. I had also replaced the ARB clamp which had snapped due to the seized linkage. I fitted the clamp as close to the original position as poss and the car would rise and fall to all the correct...

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Last post by adzbaby
28 Jul 2005, 00:37
Help - Xantia MOT fail

by jeremy » 28 Jul 2005, 00:17

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At 5 years old its almost certainly the front suspension spheres if they have never been changed. Life expectancy is generally thought to be age related only and mileage doesn't make much difference. The others should be checked - accumulator (vital to the corect functioning of the brakes) by checking the ticking rate - should be 30 seconds or...

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My Xantia has just failed it's MOT on the front suspension being too hard. Its a 2000 Hdi non HA with only 53000miles. the lhm was changed only 5000miles ago and is still that lovely green colour. My mate commented a while back that the car wasn't as soft as his mk1 Xantia, which we put down to it being a mk2. The MOT place said it was probably...

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Last post by p20
28 Jul 2005, 00:11
Help !! Accelerator cable replacement

by jeremy » 28 Jul 2005, 00:22

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You tend to get these problems with a red car. - seriously - we like to cheat a bit on here and knowing the make, model, engine and model level and sometimes even the transmission type and the year makes a difference.
Jeremy

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I had the misfortune to have a snapped cable and also a faulty wotzit (don't know what its called but I'm assuming its the adjuster for the cable !) When I say faulty, its now in bits as it fell apart when I removed the whole things from the car !!
Now I have a replacement cable kit from GSF, but this part wasn't present.. what is it called... and...

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Last post by cerbera
27 Jul 2005, 23:47
check the pipe on pump to turbo pipe

by zorgman » 27 Jul 2005, 23:03

heres one for you.
doing a pre long drive check on car and had a good look at all the pipes etc and lo and behold the pipe had perished creating a hole just as it goes into the wide pipe going across to the intercooler, the pipe to look at is the one going from the top of the pump onto the big pipe. checked my mates exactly the same now i know why...

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Last post by zorgman
27 Jul 2005, 23:03
oooooooo! #2

by zorgman » 27 Jul 2005, 23:04
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front panel near headlight as its plastic

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Another chocolate button to whoever can guess what panel this is:
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Last post by rossnunn
27 Jul 2005, 22:26
zx td starting probs

by lighteninguk » 27 Jul 2005, 23:10
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check your earthing?

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zx volcane td,sometimes slow to start.as in starter turns slowly.(would give impression that battery is low)got battery tested and is fine. any ideas
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Last post by stubbsy
27 Jul 2005, 22:20
Citroen cam belt

by JohnD » 27 Jul 2005, 22:05

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There's no automatic tensioner on the later engines.

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My cam belt is ready for a change on my HDI xantia exclusive. There does not appear to be a manual available for the HDI engine. I have changed them on standard xantia diesel engines, is there any difference. Any help would be great.

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Last post by oilyrag
27 Jul 2005, 21:46
Xantia - Knock knock !!

by johnlyn » 27 Jul 2005, 21:40

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Is it heavy knocking or a more lighter rattle/knock? As it sounds like mine did on semi bumpy roads, a light knocking going round bends or corners, worked it out to being the anti roll bar link rods
John

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Anyone any ideas for help on this one ?
OI have a 95 1.9td Xantia SX. In the last week or so, it has started knocking from under the front end when being driven, particularly on semi-bumpy roads.
It APPEARS to be lower down than the engine, but I'm just wondering if there's anything these beasts are renowned for breaking that I can look out for...

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Last post by FatController
27 Jul 2005, 21:34
ZX suspension

by jeremy » 27 Jul 2005, 19:43

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Could be broken front spring (replace both), soft rear torsion bar (should be adjustable but not easy) or other rear problem, collapsed subframe mount or perhaps rust around the front turrets (not common but holes can appear behind the PAS reservoir and on the other side)
jeremy

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Hi All,
Just noticed that with my car on the drive, the driver's side is sitting lower than the other (maybe 10-15mm) - seems the same front and back. Is this a problem? Any theories?
I had the rear bushes etc. done about 40k ago and an new shocker fitted to the n/s front about 10k ago. Other than looking a bit odd (if you look carefully) it...

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Last post by rabenson
27 Jul 2005, 19:31
Plastic Coated Pipes BX

by AndersDK » 27 Jul 2005, 16:14

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Why do you wanna know Brian ?
- these days any BX would have had the piping replaced - or is highly overdue. The original piping wont last more than some 8-10years. It's simply dangerous driving on with such old piping.

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Hi,
Does any one know what date or Vin number this change over started.
Cheers

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Last post by G4EIY
27 Jul 2005, 15:57
Whooppeeeeeeeeeeee!

by cornishbx16v » 27 Jul 2005, 16:05

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Mot's what a joy!!!! Just had mine and the wife's fiat done, My car only needed an inner steering rack joint, c.v boot and re-align the headlights (quads, never been aligned! and all bols seized!)not bad for a 15 year old and the wife's needed a new shock that was replaced for last years mot! Got the shock replaced under warentee!) all in all not...

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Just got back from getting the Xsara HDI through its first MOT. All I had to do was put new discs and pads on front and back, plus a new Michelin to go with the spare. The Xsara is the fourth MOT this year for our family fleet of cars.

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Last post by JohnD
27 Jul 2005, 14:33
Xantia 2.1Diesel VSX/Exclusive - Should I buy?

by Peter.N. » 27 Jul 2005, 14:09

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I can't help you with the car but maybe with the engine. I am on my fourth 2.1td XM (same engine) and I think they are an excellent engine although not as easy to work on as the 1.9. they are smooth, quite and 110 bhp and 183lbs/ft torque which means they are quite rapid and pull like a train, they are also very economical. 40-50 mpg in the XM...

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I see a number of these now for sale 1997 -99 with 65-100k miles at around £1,500 often 1 owner and FSH.
I would look to buy and keep for a number of years.. 5-6,000 miles a year, with about 4,000 around town/short runs.
I would ask the more knowledgeable readers:
1. Any disadvantages vs a 1.9TD? (Honest John mentions spares availability and...

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Last post by madasafish
27 Jul 2005, 13:49
xantia tailgate

by rossnunn » 27 Jul 2005, 14:33

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Mother old xant had a boot spoiler on it, but without a brake light, just a blanking plate, removing that revealed the plug & wiring already in place.
I spend a half hour tracing the wire back & take as much loom as possable

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does any one know if there is a feed any where in the tailgate on a xantia saloon for the brake light fitted in the tailgate spoiler. I have finaly found a boot spoiler in the scrap yard but it has a brake light in. It looks like a lot of work to wire it up to the brake lights in the body shell... thanks in advance

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Last post by puddle jumper
27 Jul 2005, 05:40
Draper fault code finder

by lighteninguk » 27 Jul 2005, 17:06

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yes,
although the electronics are very basic and can be replicated yourself with a switch and an led with resistor, it does save much hassel to buy this unit.
my fault code reader helped me through curing my unsteady idling,
not realy much to say about them tho, easy to connect (just make sure you get a good earth, which seems closer to the batter...

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Has anyone bought a Draper fault code reader for a ZX? Are they good? Comments please.

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Last post by oscarloco
27 Jul 2005, 03:30
brake pad carrier

by JohnD » 26 Jul 2005, 22:55

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Depends which system of brakes you have on your Xsara. At the front they could be ATE, Lucas, Bosch or Bendix.

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Hi everyone, does anybody know where I could buy some brake pad carrier for a Xsara S reg ( front passenger side)and is it difficult to change or should I seek professional help?
Thank you in advance, Franck.

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Last post by Franck
26 Jul 2005, 22:50

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