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New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I've used them a couple of times, most recently for a pair of XM rear ram gaiters.
Not cheap, but the only source found for new ones.

The Search box will accept original part numbers, so no need to go ploughing through the long, illustrated lists. Some good stuff there, genuine and new!

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11 Oct 2019, 17:47
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Front Brake Piston - No Way In! URGENT HELP PLEASE

by Richard Gallagher » 06 Feb 2005, 05:09

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It sounds as if the piston has been pushed out of the caliper. If so you need to make sure that the rubber seal around the piston is seated correctly as the piston is pushed/screwed back in.
If this is the problem and you cannot get the piston to seat correctly then it might be easier/cheaper to get a replacement/secondhand caliper.

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Hi all,
Using the previous posts in this excellent forum, I decided to replace my front brake pads and discs last week cause of the shakes when braking.
Unfortunately the calm weather changed to a heavy rain as soon as I began the job! So I just hanged the opened calliper and left the remainder for a better time.
As I am so lucky (!) my wife later...

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Last post by Sahand
06 Feb 2005, 03:39
Head lights is it me?

by Dave Burns » 06 Feb 2005, 04:13
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Lots of cars have h/lights where the dip remains on when main beam is on, xantia and zx for instance as these cars (not all zx) have the twin H1 setup, one bulb one fillament.
Any twin fillament bulb will have the dip switched off when main beam is used, I would have thought a Xsara vtr would have twin H1's too, has it got H4's or something more...

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Had the wifes car this morning Reno Megane Convertible (2001 mod) any how when going from dipped to main beam I noticed that the dipped stayed on. Now my Xsara I have noticed that going from dipped to main beam, the dipped turns off and I have this very faint dark area in front of the car. No big problem but just wondered. Is this the Xsara's old...
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Last post by Stuart McB
06 Feb 2005, 02:41
AX having issues

by Stuart McB » 06 Feb 2005, 02:44

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Are all the breathers and air filer clean? Sounds like a carb problem?

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I have a 1 litre AX, 95/96 model with single carb. Anyway it keeps having little jumpy fits when driving and sometimes just loses all power. Doesnt actually stall, it just wont rev or accelerate. I checked the plugs and they are clean and sparking well, the air filter is clear, the oil seems fine and coolant is OK so can rule out compression...

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Last post by bad driver
06 Feb 2005, 02:09
Noob servicing questions!!

by PowerLee » 06 Feb 2005, 00:31

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Oil filter is a normal thread, So anti clockwise should undo it.
Sometimes its easier to remove the filter with the engine warm, But dont burn yourself.

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Firstly, where's the best place to trolley jack the Xantia from? It's not at all clear from the picture in the Haynes? Is there any cahnce someone could be kind enough to take a photo as I don't want to ruin my car by jacking in the wrong place!!
Secondly, I can't get the darn oil filter off. Have a draper branded chain removal device but no joy,...

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Last post by mattpc
06 Feb 2005, 00:28
ZX induction.

by rossnunn » 06 Feb 2005, 00:17

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I fitted a cheap induction kit to my 1.4 zx, my main worry is the filter hangs down behind the engine, leaving the open end exposed to water etc. I was going to make up a bit of pipework but haven't got round to it yet.
I have some pics of my kit fitted if your interested.

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Hey guys. Decided after 5 years of loyal service that I should treat my ZX to tune up and induction kit. Its a 1993 1.4i Reflex Plus, behaved faultlessly (fingers crossed) for 54,000 miles.....serviced every 6,000 miles, washed + polished every weekend etc. Just thought that at 92,000 miles it could do with tuning. Is there anywhere you can...

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Last post by dillosk8ter
05 Feb 2005, 23:55
No Dim Dip - ZX

by sparky-sharpy » 05 Feb 2005, 22:59

Hi,
I've recently bought another ZX Estate. My old one had dim-dip headlights (when set to the sidelight position and ignition on) but this newer one does not (R reg SX)
Can anyone tell me where the missing parts should be located and if there is an easy kit I can add?
The fuse box under the bonnet only has one relay socket which is unused, tried...

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Last post by sparky-sharpy
05 Feb 2005, 22:59
Brake pipe

by Simon H » 05 Feb 2005, 22:16

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Hi Paul
I replaced the o/s/r brake pipe to caliper on my ZX last summer, the cost about £6 from a Citroen dealer, not pricey at all!
Regards
Simon H
ZX1.4i Elation
Suzuki 600 Bandit
MZ TS250/1

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Hi,
My car has failed its mot on (n/s/r brake pipe to caliper) I have just had a look and the pipe has a coil in it, question is can I just have a pipe made up at an indipendent citroen garage or will I have to pay a fortune at the dealers for an orginal pipe, I presume it has a coil in it for a reason.
Cheers
Paul

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Last post by pw64k
05 Feb 2005, 22:02
auxillary belt squeal

by Richard Gallagher » 05 Feb 2005, 20:44

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I had this with a TD Xantia. Putting on a new belt didn't stop it, in the end swopping the crankshaft pulley stopped it. It was no longer gripping the belt. (£75 from Citroen, Breakers visit was somewhat cheaper)

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The aux drivebelt in my car has started squeaking when the car is idling and in 'D' (it's an auto) in neutral it's silent and makes no noise whilst driving (that I can hear anyway). Had a poke around this morning and the belt deflection is about 3cm. If i push harder I can feel it going further under spring pressure which I presume is normal for...

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Last post by dan.2cv
05 Feb 2005, 20:26
picasso 2.0 hdi pinking

by Richard Gallagher » 05 Feb 2005, 20:38

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I think you mean EGR- Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve, normally found on/near the exhaust manifold.
Its purpose is to reduce exhaust emissions by redirecting gases back into the engine.
Gaining access is normally the problem with these because they are normally situated at the back of the engine on HDI's. I would look at ours but the wife is...

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hi got an engine diagnostic done in citroen and was told that i need to parts needed is valve R.G.E.cost£60
anyone know what this and where it goes and how easy it is to change?

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Last post by schummy10
05 Feb 2005, 19:31
saxo alarm 99 vts

by np » 06 Feb 2005, 00:07

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Try pulling the fuse/fuses out.Sometimes mine just stops working,if i pull the main power fuse back out,it usally starts working again.Or,disconnect the main battery for 10mins or so.Make sure you have the stereo code though.You may find that the alarm activates as soon as you connect the battery again.
Both these methods work on my Xantia.Worth a...

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hi can anyone help me with my alarm its a standard fit citroen alarm the plip activates the central locking ok but dosnt seem to activate the alarm can the alarm be switched of in anyway ? or how can i test it ?

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Last post by boneyboy
05 Feb 2005, 05:22
oil seals

by Dave Burns » 05 Feb 2005, 22:56

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Only one way, drain box of oil, remove drive shafts, prize seals out, knock seals in, replace drive shafts, fill box with oil.
Omitting the obvious like jacking the car up, do you need it in any more detail than that.
Dave

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what is the best way to do driveshaft oil seals please,1.9td xantia

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Last post by jason
05 Feb 2005, 02:50
newbie with cx

by AndersDK » 05 Feb 2005, 02:50

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quote: pity help me for loving citroens, it must be one of the world most incurable diseases!
Know what you mean mate
Had an '86 CX22TRS for 9 pleasant years Silver Ghost of my life

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having just been given one of these, a '76 pallas, and read the post about aircon, the question springs to mind, do i still want to keep it and fix it or just stick with the traction nomale. pity help me for loving citroens, it must be one of the world most incurable diseases! suppose i'll keep it but will probably be asking for lots of help!!...

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Last post by citroennut
05 Feb 2005, 02:20
Air in Xantia suspension - help please!

by dan.2cv » 05 Feb 2005, 01:15

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I have heard that the main suction hose can become perforated and suck air along with the LHM

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Hi
I've got a '99 Xantia 2.0 Hdi (110) on 53k miles. Late last year the power steering went very heavy, shortly after all 4 spheres were changed. After checking the steering components, I eventually noticed that the LHM was black, after only 10k miles since the last change. I think that the local garage who service it accidently put a lower grade...

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Last post by stratty
05 Feb 2005, 00:45
gearbox oil

by dan.2cv » 05 Feb 2005, 01:10

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according to Mr. Haynes:
jack up front and rear keeping car level.
remove front LH wheel, liner and engine tray
remove combined filler/level plug (largest on transmission end cover)
remove drain plug and drain oil
fit new washer and replace drain plug
refit sheilds and wheel, lower car
*slowly* add 1.8 litres oil into filler hole
add oil a bit at...

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can anyone tell me how to change gearbox oil on xantia 1.9td please

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Last post by jason
05 Feb 2005, 00:40
Chuffing box

by DLM » 05 Feb 2005, 00:18

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Some diesel Xantias have a fuel-fed-heater for the interior to fill the gap between start-up and engine warm-up. I know yours is a petrol, Gregg, but could it be one of these? I'm probably way out on this.......

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Hi All,
On the throttle housing on my Xant 16v 2 ltr,97, there is a hose which is fitted to housing, under stepper motor. It then goes along front of cat and dis-appears into left hand wing, into a box of some sort. When idling, one can hear like a chuffing noise coming from the wing where this box is fitted. The noise shuts down and starts up...

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Last post by Gregg1100
04 Feb 2005, 23:14
Ticking noise from Green Ball Xantia TD

by dan.2cv » 04 Feb 2005, 23:04

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Providing there is not a cheap wrist watch held on by 'chewing gum' nearby, then yes.

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I have a Loud Ticking noise coming from the Green Ball at the bottom front of the engine compartment,when the engine is running, is it supposed to do this?

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Last post by soupy_sam
04 Feb 2005, 22:50
Video or Pictures of your car

by mrbump » 04 Feb 2005, 22:05

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Heh,
nice bit of forestry stage you got there to yourself!
sweet looking zx dude.

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Found these old videos I took ages ago of my ZX (and a couple of some previous cars), so thought I would stick them on the web for all to see.

Anyone else got any to share?

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Last post by VLL
04 Feb 2005, 21:49
Xantia - Noisy Central Locking

by Robin » 04 Feb 2005, 20:40

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If it is on the drivers or O/S check the fuel flap lock. That one siezes very easliy and just buzzes instead of operating. Lots of WD40 is usually a cure with a few operatons and then grease it well. R

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Hi all, my central locking is fine when locking but when unlocking I get a loud buzz for about a second coming from what sounds like the rear passenger door, its a really loud sound, quite annoying, any ideas? dodgy motor on that door maybe?

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Last post by roy_newell
04 Feb 2005, 20:17
Xantia - Brake and Stalling Problems

by jonathan_dyane » 05 Feb 2005, 00:56

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Try another garage, they sound rather like total hooks! Welding to the brakes?!

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I own a 96 Xantia Estate. I've had it for a year.
For the last four months I've had a persistent stalling problem. I had it serviced and the problem continued. I had the stepper motor replaced but the stalling still happens.
The brakes are also a problem. Quite often they will shudder and the ABS warning light comes on. The brakes seem to slip a...

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Last post by motley
04 Feb 2005, 20:11
Haynes Saxo manual

by AndersDK » 04 Feb 2005, 19:46

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So you think Haynes should issue a new updated manual every year to cover the last possible model changes
If the '00 model is covered in a Saxo manual, this manual cant be that old - say a '01-'02 issue.
I believe you have to wait at least a couple of years more to get an updated issue.

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Just wandering if anyone knows why Mr Haynes' Saxo manual only goes up to 2000 models?

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Last post by leonard1
04 Feb 2005, 19:17
Retrofit - Xantia 'facelift' instrument cluster

by alexx » 04 Feb 2005, 18:28

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Hm, isn't the speedometer on pre-facelifted models cable-operated? On facelifted, it's electrical.

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I have acquired an instrument cluster for a Xantia, which turns out to be one from a facelift model. Anyone attempted to connect this up to a late pre facelift model ? I can see that the connectors are different but presumably if existing cables were adapted to the new connectors this should work.

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Last post by jack.dempsey
04 Feb 2005, 18:20
Xantia ABS (2.1 TD)

by luckybob » 04 Feb 2005, 16:37

Hi,
Been checking out all the posts on abs lights which are really useful, however my xantia 1998 2.1 est, has a three rows of pins on the connection, half which don't have numbers..
and the number shown don't correlate with the info.Any ideas?

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Last post by luckybob
04 Feb 2005, 16:37
Lemon Flavoured AX Water Temp Lamp

by mbunting » 04 Feb 2005, 15:48

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Good idea about the aux light. The sensor itself will have varying resistances at different temperatures, and it wouldn't take much to use a multimeter ( if you can't get the specs ) to figure out roughly where you want to be.
Of course, you'd need to find out where the circuit is to light the bulb in given circumstances. Might be just as well to...

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My lovely lemon flavoured AX (which I have already stopped locking the doors on) has popped its water temprature warning lamp.
At some point its bound to pop its Head Gasket (HG) and I would like some forwarning of this. Frankly the effort involved in removing the dash to get at the instrument binnacle to replace one little bulb is too much....

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Last post by martyhopkirk
04 Feb 2005, 15:07
After flushing rad & system Xantia TD

by JohnD » 04 Feb 2005, 15:51

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Got rid of the airlocks?

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I have just flushed the water system on my Xantia TD and put new antifreeze in.
I now note that the fan keeps coming on even over a short journey, is the normal or have I done something wrong?
Sam

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Last post by soupy_sam
04 Feb 2005, 14:15
heavy steering after flushing

by sbraud » 04 Feb 2005, 13:56

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I had a similar problem whilst trying to find a hydraulic fault after stitching off ignition whilst still moving and steering. PAS developed the same symptoms as yours, especially RHD steer. Symptoms would come and go like yours.
After depressurising and doing the Citrobics a few times, it seemed to disappear. I guess it must have been air in the...

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After filling with hydraflush, my 97 xantia wagon steering gets very heavy at low speed or quick turn or stationary especially to the driver side (RHD). I replace the fluid with new lhm after 3500Km, the steering improved briefly and it is back to the old problem. It is not consistent, at time it feels normal and in some cases when the car is...

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Last post by tj
04 Feb 2005, 08:23
BX Retro-fit temperature gauge annoyance.

by Jon » 04 Feb 2005, 15:21

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Hi
I used the spare hole (the one thats plugged by a 14mm bolt) behind the fuel filter housing. I left the two sensors alone. The guage came with 3 brass fittings, one of which screwed into the housing OK, if anything very slighly undersized, so I gave it a couple of turns with PFTE tape first, nipped it up gently, and its been fine since, no...

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Well, I finally got around to fitting a temperature gauge to the BX, and bought a Tim kit for the purpose. After ripping out the innards of the coin tray I have let the gauge into the flap, and I must say it does look neat.
*However* the range of collars provided to fit the sensor in the thermostat housing all had the wrong threads, so I was...

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Last post by jonathan_dyane
04 Feb 2005, 05:22
I'm back (and the BX is healed)

by jonathan_dyane » 04 Feb 2005, 05:04

Hi all,
Sorry I never let you know how I got on, but a dead computer and pressure of work have left me pc-less until I was able to sort out another system...
I got the BX back on the road almost a month and 800 miles ago, and, fingers crossed, all seems fine. Thanks all for the excellent advice!
It was a pill of a job, particularly in winter in an...

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Last post by jonathan_dyane
04 Feb 2005, 05:04
Dodgy AX Handling

by etlcsns » 04 Feb 2005, 03:54

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Just a few things to check,
Any play in the track rod bushes on the rack or the ends
Open the bonnet and check the top strut mounts, give the car a good bounce there should be no appreciable movement.
Other than that it's the lower wishbone bushes (usually the rear one) there cheap and easy to change.
Just remember MOT testers do miss things,...

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Greetings, hope there's someone who can shed some light on this!
My 120,000 mile AX has developed a new and unpleasant characteristic - the steering varies quite substantially in its feel during driving.
When driving around normally, around 75% of the time the car will handle pretty much as normal, i.e. steering is a little heavy at slow speeds...

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Last post by phil02
04 Feb 2005, 03:43
Xantia Seats - passenger side not so comfortable

by Richard Gallagher » 04 Feb 2005, 04:41
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A couple of things to consider and offer options;
VSX Xantias have a lever to adjust the angle of the passenger seat base which may help if you can source one and swop the base/frame, otherwise swap the whole interior for a VSX.
The most comfortable seats seem to be leather electric ones because they have a multitude of extra adjustments.
Leather...

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I finally succumbed to the other halfs complaints re the comfort (or rather the lack of it) of the front passenger seat on my Xantia. Now I always sit in the driving seat and have found that to be reasonably comfortable, although perhaps not as good as my TZD seat (which I've driven for over 200K miles of the 250K total). However when I did try...
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Last post by jack.dempsey
04 Feb 2005, 03:40
Mayonnaise

by Stuart McB » 04 Feb 2005, 01:43
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I've heard an answer to this one. I read on a Ford XR2 forum years ago that this happens because, Ford apprently had a supplier that used an inferior metal casting process for the rocker cover. This lead to air bubbles in the cast of the cover metal. This in turn leads to moisture being trapped in the cover and when heated and combined with oil...

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Ok,so it`s not a Citroen question,but relates to any car.I`ve just given the wifes Fiesta 1.1 95 M reg the once over as she`s off to Heathrow Fri.Inside the oil filler cap is a load of mayo.And i mean a LOAD of mayo.Yellowish in color.I always thought it was just the stop start routine that caused this.But she does 1 longish run a week.When i...
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Last post by np
04 Feb 2005, 01:25
Heavy Clutch?

by Robin » 04 Feb 2005, 01:26

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Tony, the Xantia clutch is heavy compared to many smaller cars and those with hydraulic units. I would judge the car when you collect it. The Fiesta is a particularly light one I think if the one my sons partner drives is anything to go by so a bad baseline to compare with. Robin

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My beloved Xantia clutch dissappeared on the outside lane of the A2 yesterday, lovely tailback caused (sorry people). At the garage today, the guy said that the cable had snapped, but the clutch should be ok. New cable was fitted and he said it's ok but the clutch is heavy, is a heavy clutch a sign of things about to get worse? I've always had a...

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Last post by tonyb1
04 Feb 2005, 01:01
national tyre offer

by Dave Bamber » 04 Feb 2005, 02:15
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They only recommend you have new valves and balance, the choice is yours.
Edited for c**p speeling

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National tyre have got a buy one get one free offer on tyres at the min , it says wheels may require valves and balancing, a charge will be made for this service or something like that, does anyone know how much they charge per tyre? I dont want them to try and pull my pants down for an extra 20 quid or something!
Cheers
paul
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Last post by drpau
04 Feb 2005, 00:25
Xantia - Took dash out, now have very weird leccs

by np » 04 Feb 2005, 01:10

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The window switch lights go out when you close them.On mine,all 4 switchs on each door,the light goes out when you use the drivers door switch for the passenger side to close,and the center switchs to close the rear windows.Only closing,not opening.So that sounds normal.

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Hi all, took my dash out to change my clutch clip.
Now for some strange reason my electrics are acting a bit nuts, but only sometimes, seems like its mainly when the headlights are off, every now and then they'll just switch themselves on, sometimes with the brake pedal, sometimes just for the hell of it.
When I use my leccy window up switch the...

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Last post by roy_newell
04 Feb 2005, 00:00
ZX td goes 150mph

by Kowalski » 03 Feb 2005, 22:27
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My Xantia speedo has 150mph marked on it.
The top quarter of the speedo is just there to taunt us diesel drivers.

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Hi,
The speedo in my td volcane has 150 mph on the speedometer, I have now noticed that every other zx td I have seen has only 120 mph. Can anyone confirm this? Does this mean my speedo has been changed at some point for a 16v item?
Cheeers
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Last post by mrbump
03 Feb 2005, 21:48
BX TD braided hoses

by RichardW » 03 Feb 2005, 22:31

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Jon,
Must be available from somewhere, as I had the short one changed on my BX, and the hose only cost £11. Pity the labour came to £150! Dunno where the guy sourced them from though.

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Don't suppose anyones got any new old stock ones lying about?
We're going to do the h/gasket on the BX next week, and as these hoses are bloody impossible to replace in situ. So I thought I'd order a set of three, until I found out the prices from Mr Citroen:
96151971 £72.15 & vat
96017618 £40.80 & vat
96162226 £35.19 & vat
Thats more then the car...

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Last post by Jon
03 Feb 2005, 21:41
Boost Leak on Xantia 1.9TD Estate

by Kowalski » 03 Feb 2005, 22:29

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Are you sure you've got an intake side leak?
When my exhaust was on its way out it sounded like an intake side leak but it was actually the exhaust. Eventually it droppped off, after the new exhaust was fitted the noise stopped.

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I think I have an air leak on the boosted side of the induction. I can hear it as I drive - from about 2,600 RPM to the red-line and stops when you lift off the accelerator - but I can't find the source whilst revving the engine with the bonnet open.
The visible pipes and connections under the bonnet look ok but I can't see the pipes to/from the...

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Last post by javadude
03 Feb 2005, 21:09
Fitting headlamp

by Nutkin333 » 04 Feb 2005, 01:16

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I just had a visit from the pleaseman who i reported the incident to, he felt sorry for me and had a look at the broken light hoping to get it out, but he just shook his head very politley and gave up after a few scratches of his head. I'm led to beleive there are some clips i need to undo, can anyone tel me where they are at all and anything i...

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Can anyone help me with how to fit a headlamp on passenger side of a Citroen ZX 1.9 diesel please. Some vandals broke mine, i got another from the scrapyard but they wouldn't help me with clips etc, i'm worried i'll break it, also i need to get the old one out, many thanks

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Last post by Nutkin333
03 Feb 2005, 17:39
Engine Water Leak

by RichardW » 03 Feb 2005, 15:33

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It'll either be the plastic housing on the back of the engine that collects the radiator and heater returns and acts as the water pump intake housing, or one of the hoses that runs to it. Either way it's a git to change by all accounts - removing the O/S drive shaft is generally the first step!

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Hi, I have just found a puddle under my Xantia TDSX. I have looked under the car and it seems that the water is dripping from the centre of the cross-member that carries the steering gear. I hope that it is a hose thats gone and not the head gasket. There is no mayo in the oil filler cap and there isn't any sign of bubbling or bubbles of air...

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Last post by wrinklet1
03 Feb 2005, 15:24
BX and GSF spares.

by Jon » 03 Feb 2005, 14:28

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Who told you that. Name, branch etc?
I can tell you that as long as there is demand (sales) then BX parts will continue.

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Hi all. Having ordered some BX (diesel) bits, nothing out of the ordinary really, alternator,drive shaft etc. was informed that BX spares were being dropped. I know that the BX is now an old car but what a shock.
I havn't actually heard anything so what is going on ??Any body like to comment and tell what the situation is.
What happens now...

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Last post by goldfinche
03 Feb 2005, 05:38
Lambda/Displays for diesels are here - links

by sooty » 03 Feb 2005, 05:26

Here are some links to sites which can supply a display system for Diesels, which could help in the setting of the fuel system helping to eliminate the black stuff.

This one is a goodone explaining the methods

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Last post by sooty
03 Feb 2005, 05:26
306 GTI 6 Rattle

by LeFrog » 04 Feb 2005, 03:42

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Sounds like a process of elimination has to start.
Does it do it while in Neutral? This could eliminate anything drive/transmission related.

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Hi, i know this is the citroen forum but i have put this post on the peugeot forum and had no response:
I have purchased a 1997 306 gti 6 and at just under the redline (6900rpm) it makes a vibrating/rattling noise (quite loud every gear at same rev)
Has any one got any ideas? Or is this a common problem or are they all like it?
Thanks every one...

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Last post by adrian
03 Feb 2005, 03:59
CX bits at GSF

by Stinkwheel » 03 Feb 2005, 03:43

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Tom, forgive me for mentioning this but I've always found halfords to have the cylindrical cartridge in stock, it mus cross reference with something common because they never have anything else.
Worth a try if your in a hurry.

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The catalogue shows a few bits but I am having trouble sourcing the great cylindrical air filter cartridge. If you are around Jon, could you please suggest any viable numbers / equivalents for me to try? CX 2500 TRD Turbo '85 model year. Thanks.

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Last post by tomsheppard
03 Feb 2005, 03:34
Wanted - hose for XM

by Robin » 03 Feb 2005, 03:51

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This is only a suggestion, if you can get the old one off to use as a pattern it might be possible to get one made up by your local hydraulic hose supplier. Usually a trade arrangement for site contractors etc. Could just be cheaper than new? R

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Hi all
My Series1 XM Turbo Auto has sprung an LHM leak and the hose costs £145.54 from my local dealer. Does anyone have a spare (XM/hose) lying around?
There is an upturned sphere just behind the radiator on the passenger side of the car, beneath this is a metal and rubber sectioned hose that meanders about this general area and apparently goes...

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Last post by DomF9
03 Feb 2005, 03:28
Water in Diesel Light

by adzbaby » 03 Feb 2005, 03:39

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Did you replace the fuel filter?
Try draining the filter. But this is a common fault with the sensor, I ignored mine for about a year before I swapped it over from another engine, now it doesn't bother me anymore.
Ignore it! ;)

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I have just serviced my Xantia 1.9 LX TD and the Water in Fuel light is on all the time ignition is on. What have I done or what is wrong?
Sam

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Last post by soupy_sam
03 Feb 2005, 01:28
Diesel with a Lambda sensor with display

by AndersDK » 03 Feb 2005, 01:14

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Why not ?
The Lambda figure for petrols is optimised for 1, for diesels the Lambda figure is 2.
Honestly I dont think it is the best way to optimise a diesel engine using a Lambda tester. Instead you go for a soot particle test.

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Browsing the net the other night, someone asked if a diesel could use a Lambda sensor with a suitable display indicating the oxygen levels when tuning the fuel system.
Good idea, yes??
Anyone seen or heard if this is possible.

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Last post by sooty
03 Feb 2005, 01:06
Replacing 2003 Blingo radio

by Dave Bamber » 03 Feb 2005, 01:48

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Welcome to the forum.
In my 2002 series 1, I fitted a £80 CD/radio from Argos with no problem. All cars from around 1997ish have ISO conectors, as do all new CD players, so it should just plug and play. Sometimes the +tive conections have to be swapped but this should be covered in the fitting instuctions.

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When the BX got too flaky for regular transport, bought the Blingo (great for room but the dogs can't see out of the back window so well). It was secondhand and fitted with tape player. Thought I'd buy a CD/Mpeg tuner for myself at Christmas. Halfords assured me they could fit a Sony that would work. After six weeks and various plugs and...

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Last post by Ian the bewildered
03 Feb 2005, 00:20
dt volcane inj pump

by sooty » 03 Feb 2005, 00:55

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You'll need a mirror and again rock the engine in 4th gear and look through the hole of about 6/8mm diameter and carefully look for a small socket screw rotate into position. The metal body you see when you remove the plastic plug does'nt move.
Be warned !!! do not use a allen key with a ball end or you'll snap it off inside the pump. These screws...

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hi newbee here hope someone can help.zx volcane dtwith lucas pump.have been experimenting with the max fuel and boost comp over the past couple of weeks now. wow what a difference, anyway today was gonna have a go at increasing the max fuel setting again.removed plastic bung,put in gear and rocked. BUT THE INTERNAL JOURNAL WHERE THE ALLEN KEY...

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Last post by stubbsy
03 Feb 2005, 00:02
Rear end - Not rising!

by Robin » 02 Feb 2005, 23:24

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I know not everyone will agree with this but ......
I suspect the height corrector is at fault but these are startlingly reliable units.
Check first - You do need to ensure the linkage from the rear roll bar to the height corrector is both free, connected and well lubricated. If this is seized or disconnected it will still operate on high and low...

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Xantia 1.9 TD, 94 m reg.
The suspension was ok a while back, the rear end would take some time to establish itself at normal ride height - if it had sunk down after few days no use - upon start up.
Now the rear end will not rise from lowest setting to normal ride height, it will rise to highest and go to lowest on command; the front behaves...

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Last post by adzbaby
02 Feb 2005, 22:58
ZX Radiator and Fan assembly

by Stuart McB » 03 Feb 2005, 03:16

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Rich try the on line store. Thy do all the bits for the ZXthat your after. Personaly I go for a new rad and fan set up not used, see all the threads re rad probs with leaks and bunging up.

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Hello,
I am posting on behalf of a friend, whose `N' reg ZX 1.9D has not fared too well following a high-speed encounter with a fox (although apparently the fox is a complete write-off)
He has gone ahead and ordered said fan as'bly and radiator from some online company, but apparently the donor car is a MKI.
Therefore, Can anyone tell me if these...

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Last post by RichOke
02 Feb 2005, 22:42
Insurance

by Kowalski » 02 Feb 2005, 22:10
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Norwich Union Direct proved relatively cheap for me although their call centres are in India. Direct line were similar in price but I'm with Liverpool Victoria now.

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ok so the TAX runs out on the ZX at the end of next month, I'm planning to take it offf the road to sort the brakes & engine. Also the insurance is going to be up for renewal soon & I'll need a good quote.
The car's 'lightly' modified, the engine will be the most major mod, as I'm planning to put either a 1.4 MPi a 1.6i or 1.9TD in it. The egnine...
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02 Feb 2005, 21:46

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