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The only reason I can see would be the large black pipes coming over the top of the engine toward the bottom of the radiator are not connected up. ( trying not to be technical). When these come apart or are left off you'll be lucky to be able to do 50mph with the pedal to the floor. Car will start ok but there will be little power. I think by the...

I have had the same problem, most replacement boots come with cable ties to attach them, these can work well but on my ZX they have a habit of slipping off, boots are really supposed to be attached using stuff called ligarex strapping, thin metal stuff, but the tool to apply this is not commonly available to DIY folks, keep trying with the ties,...

Assuming you are talking about the XUD9TE in a Xantia and I have the right manifold in mind then this page:

suggests that the answer depends on the vintage. Early ones had no gasket. Later ones, with a bracket, had a seal. That's actually the page for an 806, but so far as I can tell the inlet manifolds are the same.
Has anyone found a parts...

Andy,
Yes, a 2002 Xsara will have mutliplex wiring. No, you can't just splice into the wiring as it's simply not there! The multiplex bit means essentially that electrical functions are operated by a computer network switching a common feed. You will need to go and talk to Citroen probably to get a wiring kit, although one of major bar makers...

Does anyone know if the home mechanic can do ATF fluid changes on the auto 1.4 C3?
Can someone email and let me know please?

Frst of all I haven't got a clue what your on about but all wierd french things on here

Have a look at this- a bar test!!

On my BX I have an old set of Halfords bars, and for the wifes Kia we have the PreAlpina's-they were the only firm at the time who could supply the relevant fittings, and they came from a local spares shop who had the catalogue and they were in pretty quickly.

ok, just been on and my pictures dont work... the important one does though! Sorry! Ill change it when i have time!
TIM

I recognise these bits from my BX19 diesel.
This EGR system (cant remember what the abbrev is for) was a legal demand on Swiss & Swedish BX diesels in the late '80's, and some of these BX diesels ended on the DK export market.
Basically the EGR system takes some of the exhaust and recirculate it into the inlet - to bring down the pollution.
Hose...

I take it your Xantia has aircon? If yes, you need it. Here is a picture of one after about 6 months.

They cost about a tenner from GSF.

Hmmm!

My 95 Synergie alarm leaves the o/s indicator lights on after the alarm is activated. Deactivating doesn't cancel the lights. Does anyone know if there is a relay that needs changing or if there are any relays relating to the alarm system. I read that Citroens have a common problem with electrics. Where should I be looking for the cause of this...

It might be time for a new clutch cable, they can become dry and stiff with age and become prone to jamming.
If you don't do something about making the clutch lighter, you'll almost certainly be replacing another clutch cable clip in the near future.

You've checked the cables ?
You've checked the battery voltage when turned off, and the voltage when turned on ?
I haven't had a look at mine yet, but you'll probably need an allen key to slacken off the aux belt tensioner, and another to loosen the bolts on the alternator, disconnect the cable from the alternator, and remove.
Re-fitting is the...

Follow top hose - the thermostat housing is at the other end from the radiator.
Drain system, take off top hose, then undo the thermostat housing.
You could test the thermostat, but since you've gone to the trouble of dropping the coolant, I'd just replace it. Make sure you replace the o-ring so you get a water-tight seal when putting the housing...

dont know if the same m8 but on my xantia its f16

Used one on the front spheres, no go on the back. Never tried it on the accumulator. With apologies to those who do things properly I tend to go for the hammer and chisel when the sphere isn't going back on.
Rory

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right, now we get to fitting the new condensor that has come from a 16Trs....too big......bugger... it seems that whilst a 16Trs may be only a 1.6 litre motor and a 16V a 1.9 twin cam, the condensor is only a fraction of the size, no doubts the engine revs have some bearing on this and the fact is...

Hello all. I've done a bit of a silly thing and neglected my ZX to the point that it doesn't go anymore. Symptoms are lots of smoke out the back and lots of either oil or derv in the engine bay. I suspect the fact it had no anti freeze in the coolant and the fact I left it at the airport over the coldest week of the winter so far has resulted in a...

I've had a look at the Peugeot version of how to change a V6 cam belt . Looks like it might take a week or two to do! I've also been quoted £400 by a Cit dealer. I'd like to have a go myself, but at present it's my only car so I wouldn't want to risk it being off the road for any length of time when I cock it up.

You have to press the piston(s? not sure if its a fixed or floating caliper - usually fixed, i.e. two pistons on the rear) into the caliper so that there's enough space to get the pads in. If both pads were equally worn that should do, but if not, then the least worn side needs exercising - press it in with a heavy duty screwdriver or small jemmy,...

Hi got to do a full service on one of these tommorow, will try and get some pics/locations for you.

Is this any help. i think if you search on hear you will find it mentioned in a thread.

Jeremy

It depends on the type of engine fitted and possibly also the ORG number of the car. You should really download the microfiches from:

Your car is under series II.
The intro is in French but the content is all English.
The A/C system is listed under environment moteur
There seem to be about 8 different compressors to choose between, depending on...

32mm IIRC, and the front hub nut is 35mm.
Dave

60 quid to have you cambelt covers fitted? I only know about the XUD engine, and maybe yours is something else, but the old style ones clip on, the new ones have 3 bolts. They can be pretty awkward to get to as there is usually bugger-all space but it's no more than a 20-minute job, and about a 3-minutes job if you have the clip-on sort and...

The knock sensor does not work that way. You may remove the knock sensor and never feel anything on the engine performance.
The knock sensor is fitted to lag the ignition somewhat under certain engine conditions, and this is decided by the ECU.
In fact you may never feel anything if the sensor contact or cable has failed.
I'm not sure if this...

I think that ZX seats will fit. Replaced the drivers on my old ZX TD and it was fairley easy to remove and replace. Paid £15 for two newer ones from a lad on this site.

Hi, when i move the suspension lever between different positions the car doesn't move smoothly between heights, for example it won't move when switching from the lowest level to the normal, i replaced the rear suspensions 3 weeks ago and it does it since then, i tried to move it between different levels few times but no difference, any ideas??...

Checked the plugs for oil fouling? Check all air ways/ breather pipes and clean. This time of year some short journeys can lead to salad cream like stuff bunging them up.

Thats a hydraulicly operated job IINM, if so it sounds like the master cylinder rubbers are not up to it.
Dave

The ticking from the indicator relay is down to a known problem with the switch, nothing to do with the relay.

Take a look at the interior light test in this topic:

Hi, I can only offer some general ideas here. Not being familiar especially with the 1.9 in the Berlingo. Generally 'stuck' injectors only happen with contaminated fuel or if brand new they can distort if overtightened on assembly. I don't think is the case for yours though. I would consider making sure your fuel filters are sound and in deed even...

I BOUGHT A XANTIA WHERE SOMEONE HAD PUT A STORAGE BIN IN THE CENTRE WHICH OPENS UP AND DOUBLES AS AN ARMREST.
O.K. IT COVERS THE REAR WINDOW SWITCHES BUT I HAD YOUNG KIDS AND IT STOPPED THEM MESSING.
IF YOU WANT FOLD DOWN ONES I DON'T KNOW IF ITS POSS. AS THE ACTIVAS SEAT WINGS MOVE IN AND OUT AND MIGHT OBSTRUCT IT

Mail me and I may be able to help, Was given advice by someone else on this forum.

You should just need a new pipe seal- its probably leaking because its been overtightened in the past.
They cost pennies -check the size of the pipe and then go to the online shop.
Depressurise the system, undo the joint, and the old one may come out with the pipe or you may need to winkle it with a pin-when you tighten it its dainty fingers...

For the suspension ECU I believe you are stuck going to dealers.
I've made enquiries in that department many times with suitable equipment suppliers without success.

As always with technical issues - there are several routes to the goal
Dont worry - you have done right. Other people do it other ways. But I'd say your way is the most correct - or safe if you like.

Xantias have 2 horns, one lives in the left had side front wheel arch, where it gets covered in spray and dirt and rusts away. I think its underneath the wheel arch liner.
The second horn is under the front bumper I believe.

Finally able to get under the car this weekend to examine and fix the problem (ref post 6 Jan)
Both cables had snapped, one in the middle, the other, the end hand come off. Now replaced, no more wooden chocks.
Curiously the handbrake light started working on its own last week(pity the cables hadn't) so left well alone (hands were frozen by now...

Having looked at the GSF parts list I can only see one listing for Xantia front strut (93 – 01) which probably answers my question, but I thought I’d run it past you guys first!
Is the F strut spec/design the same for a 97 (2.0 VSX) that I’d like to use on a 95 (2.0 VSX)? - or am I missing something obvious?
Cheers
Steve

I have a 2000 MY berlingo 1.4 in which the rev counter has given up, which is no real hardship. However the dash electrics have now started acting up, when the ignition is off the dash background lights come on and the speedo starts 'clicking' and bouncing up and down from 0 - 10 mph. Ultimately this drains the battery and it is becoming a real...

the headlight flashes?do you mean the actual headlight or the dashlight for the headlights? dont think falt battery could cause the headlight to flash unless the relay is mullered.
then again i coudl be totally wrong but it seems two might not be related.

quote: Originally posted by druist

AND the left exterior main light flashes on/off.
You mean the left HEADLIGHT ?
Then it is the alarm that is packing up.
Could well be related to the key. Often the alarm can be made to behave by flipping it on-off a couple of times.
Dont think you simply can remove the fuse for the alarm, as I dont think you...

As a matter of interest why do you want to replace it? You are talking of spending £1000 which will buy you loads of repairs. When you buy your next car you will be anxious to know what its history has bee to try and judge if it will go wrong immediately - you already know yours. - so if you want the same sort of thing - whats the point?
jeremy

The pipe you show is on the extra fuel device on the pump, the purpose of which is to increase the fuelling in response to boost pressure. Without it the engine gets no benefit from the boost as the turbo is simply pumping loads of air into the engine and the fuel is the same as for no boost.
On my BX TD (Roto-diesel pump) the pipe runs to the...

When i went from NA to TD i initially had a problem with the exhaust as i couldnt get nything to fit, until someone on here (probably Jon) pointed out that all i needed was a TD down pipe. Being this was on a BX i went and bought myself a 1.7TD down pipe (Bosal £15 ish) and took it home on the bus and it fitted perfect first time no bother. Id...

My Xantia has done that since I changed it's fluid and cleaned the filters. I'm sure it's the top gasket of the reseviour but have never pulled it apart to find out why.
One day I will find the time and let you know (if no-one else does in the mean time).
seeya,
Shane L.

i have a 97 xantia with anti-sink,when i turn the engine off after a few minutes the rear of the car drops,the car has had front and rear spheres,accumulator sphere,but no antisink sphere .could it be that and how hard is it to replace