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Forum hanging when posting

by xantia_v6 » 25 Sep 2026, 23:04 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As we have all noticed, the forum software has for some time had a tendency to hang, sometimes causing a Cloudflare timeout, leading to duplicate posts. I investigated this a month or so ago, but did not reach any definitive conclusion about the cause, although my main suspect is the we server package.

Early today I rolled back that package to an...

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There is something different for me since a couple of days. I’m no longer getting the ‘verify that you’re human’ check when I open a post. But all posts do not show the pictures. When I click on one of the questionmarks that show instead of the picture I then get the Cloudflare check. After passing the check, the picture loads. When I back out of...

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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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Or it could be the 'bots' are having seizures.
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17 Sep 2026, 09:45
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I I gorgot
The car is a citroeng C2 1,6L VTS 2005
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14 Sep 2026, 17:59
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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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
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
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 18:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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steering gearing

by alan s » 24 Dec 2002, 02:27

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Tom,
Are you referring to when you are travelling at speed or when you park or are manouvering?
If at speed, I'd suggest wheel alignment or massive understeer which would or should be curesd by a wheel alignment, if at slow speed I'd suggest looking for some massive wear within the steering gear such as the hardidisc. I drive a CX with diravi...

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The BX appears to need lots of twirling in order to turn in. I know that they understeer but the helm on mine seems amazingly low geared. Do any of the other models in the range have a quicker rack that fits? (Power steered '92 TGD estate)

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23 Dec 2002, 18:29
BX 1.9TGD cooling system

by tomsheppard » 23 Dec 2002, 18:23

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Follow up: coolant level is at last normal. Looks like I've scored myself a good car!

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Thanks to all who contributed advice regarding the coolant ejection problem. I think that the problem is now solved so here are the steps that I took to isolate the problem, just in case there is anybody out there who may make use of it.
On my engine (late '92) there is not a bleed screw at the rear of the engine. There is a short rubber pipe at...

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23 Dec 2002, 14:06
xm prestige 2.0

by mad007dog » 23 Dec 2002, 01:52

can you reset or disconnect immoblie alarm system,as the alarm goes off when you unlock the car.and some times you can not unlock the door after several attempts.thanks .

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23 Dec 2002, 01:52
Cooling water temperature

by Rolf R » 23 Dec 2002, 00:47

On my Xantia 2.0 -00, the temperature rises high. Less than a week ago, I got the thermostat and the plasic housing changed, as there was a leaking little crack in the house. The temperatur was then around 85 centigrades. All good and well.
But now the temperature is raising again. Up to 120 degrees at most. That is the last reading on the gauge....

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23 Dec 2002, 00:47
Vertical handbrake

by JohnD » 22 Dec 2002, 23:24

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Are we talking handbrake on front or back wheels. If its on the front, whip off one wheel at a time. The operating lever on the top of the caliper will move backwards when the handbrake is applied if the cable is intact. Should a replacement be necessary, it's an easy job to do.

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I was doing a last bit of christmas shopping this afternoon and at my last stop I pulled the hadbrake on and it went vertical !
There seems to be some sort of grip but not a lot. I have a feeling that one of the cables may have gone.
What should I look out for ?
Rory.
ps nice job for xmas day I'm working so I'll take the car into the w/shop.

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22 Dec 2002, 23:01
Frozen front suspension

by shaunthesheep » 22 Dec 2002, 23:00

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the sphere at the middle bottom front of the engine is the accumulator sphere, you only need to change it is when you hear more than 1 click per minute, otherwise i would be inclined to leave it alone.
as for the front raising & staying there, could be sticky linkages or a worn height correcter.
happy christmas & happy new year
dom

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Xantia 1.8i N Registration.
I have a problem with a 'frozen' front suspension. I've just changed the front spheres and drained & bled hydraulic system. The front suspension now moves to to the higher & lower maintainence positions OK. Trouble is when I try to put it into the ride height the front goes up too far and stays there leaving me with a...

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22 Dec 2002, 22:02
little black box!

by shaunthesheep » 22 Dec 2002, 21:45

whist sorting out my drain holes for the sunroof, i did come across a black box under the fuel filler cap housing, i did have to remove the wheel splash guard to get a good look at it, it's got two black pipes going to it, anyone got any ideas as to what it could be?,
also when i unscrewed the fuel cap, i did notice a black plunger that get...

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22 Dec 2002, 21:45
Picasso / Saxo Aerial

by vanny » 22 Dec 2002, 21:13

hi folks,
the rents are about to buy a Citroen Xara Picasso, but we have hit one snag!! We borrowed one to check it fits in the garage, and it does (its smaller than the BX!), the only problem is because if its height the radio aerial hits the garage door on the way in (it bends quite a way). I think it will be okay this way but with the aerial...

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22 Dec 2002, 21:13
XM Heating

by wheeler » 23 Dec 2002, 02:53

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sounds more like your A/C system needs re-charged.also possibly a refrigerant leak. a system re-charge should show up a leak.

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Anyone any ideas I've got an early 94 XM V6 with aircon but all I can ever get out of the vents is hot air great in the winter but in the summer thank the lord the sunroof some times still works and does anyone know where the coolant bleed screws are. Thanks

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Last post by barwood
22 Dec 2002, 20:35
ZX Radio Replacement

by VisaGTi16v » 22 Dec 2002, 22:12

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All new stereos will come with a metal bracket that goes around the front of the stereo. This has little tabs on, so you push it into the gap in the ZX and then bend up the tabs. This stops it moving at all, the stereo will then clip into this
as for the speakers i dont know sorry, probably oval 6*3 inches. The front ones are 13cm round.

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I have a few questions about changing the radio.
I've got the plate thing from Citroen, I've removed the old radio, but the new one isn't going in that easily. There seems to be nothing to bolt the new radio to. Do I have to remove some of the trim to get to the back of the radio where I attach it to something there?
Also, does anyone know the...

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22 Dec 2002, 19:55
Xantia 110HDi Estate - vibrations?

by JohnD » 22 Dec 2002, 21:27

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Front spheres should go for around three years before changing. Have the brake pads been changed?

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Car is March 2001 registered Xantia 110 HDi Estate - now 28k miles.
At 25k miles, approaching service, the steering wheel was vibrating very slightly - didn't feel particularly like wheel balance, just irritating 'tingle'. Tyres were down to 3mm anyway, so I had 2 new Michelin OE tyres fitted at 25k service.
Problem didn't go away - if anything...

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22 Dec 2002, 19:52
top Speed of a zx

by madman » 22 Dec 2002, 16:31

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If everyone were to answer this question then I suspect that the results would range from 95 to 130 mph! I use a handheld GPS in my car and I can tell you that speedos are very inaccurate at these speeds. For example at an indicated 125 mph my C3 is doing 114 mph. A F**d Fiesta which I was a passenger in told me his car would do 130+, at 80 on the...

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Hi would has any one taken their 1.9 td zx (my one is a 1993) to its limit because my one seems to top out at 107-110mph is this normal.

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22 Dec 2002, 05:35
ZX temp gauge

by arry_b » 23 Dec 2002, 18:59

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Sounds about right. I think the thermostat opens at 89 degrees.
At 65 the heat output of the engine will be less than the cooling effect of the air passing through the radiator, so you should stabilise at around the 'stat temperature.
ZX D
XM V6 Sei
err... and a Vauxhall.

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Hi i have a 1993 ZX td and was woundering where the temp gauge should be once on a motoerway at 65 mph. my one is just under to 90.
cheers.

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Last post by louis1
22 Dec 2002, 04:26
1749CC VAN ENGINE

by mg46783 » 22 Dec 2002, 05:52

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Hi.... it would be helpful to you as well as all if this topic were confined to one area...but.. for now..
your idea of two gaskets is not unheard of. It used to be, and probably still is , done on the Volvo (small one) to convert them to unleaded! as to reducing compression Im not sure about that one.
... The gasket would not compress whilst in...

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After much testing, measuring and accusations it seems that probably more like 20thou was taken of the head (a bit much)? and a 5 notch gasket fitted. Now assuming everthing has been running ok for 3-400 miles without anything touching why would the gasket compress spontanously and allow the pistons to hit the valves. I know that you pureists will...

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21 Dec 2002, 22:59
ZX Torque settings

by JohnD » 21 Dec 2002, 20:35

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Is this petrol or diesel, because I'm only familiar with diesel? Torque settings changed during the lifetime of the XUD. Also the type of headbolts changed. If yours are spiralled they should not be reused. Get new ones because they stretch. Also if the head gasket has blown, you're wasting your time to refit without having the head checked for...

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I've bought a ZX 1.9 volcane and the head gaskets just blown!! I was quoted £180 + vat so I've decided to do it myself seeing it's christmas... in a freezing cold garage on my day off.... not a good idea. Can anybody give me the head bolt torque settings? I assume the O.S engine mounting has to be removed as well?? any other tips?

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Last post by Jamesg
21 Dec 2002, 15:56
Xantia Activa

by jmd » 04 Jan 2003, 08:20

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If the car is a HDI,or a model which has an ECU fitted no problem in fitting superchips.The older models without ECU can not be superchipped(as far as I am aware). Diesel Car a well known British monthly magazine has been running articles on this subject for some time,on various cars and all the comments have been very,very positive.Extra...

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Hello to all the people in this forum!...
Many thanks and congrats to the site owner...
I am a new member from Greece, owning a Xantia Activa. So far - I have the car for one year - no problems at all. I hope I won't need you guys!! :)
I am thinking of installing a Superchip on the car. Does anybody have heard anything good or bad about this?
I...

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21 Dec 2002, 01:09
Xantia Activa

by activa » 21 Dec 2002, 01:09

Hello to all the people in this forum!...
Many thanks and congrats to the site owner...
I am a new member from Greece, owning a Xantia Activa. So far - I have the car for one year - no problems at all. I hope I won't need you guys!! :)
I am thinking of installing a Superchip on the car. Does anybody have heard anything good or bad about this?
I...

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21 Dec 2002, 01:09
Ticking noise-Xantia 1.9 TDVSX (93L)

by JohnD » 21 Dec 2002, 00:03

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Are you sure the clicking noise isn't all down to a weak accumulator sphere? When was it last changed?

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There is a ticking noise coming from the engine, which I first thought may have been tappets, but on closer checking now think the noise may be from the hydraulic pump.
Charlotte has covered 114,000 miles, has been well maintained and inspected, hydraflushed twice, all spheres changed within the last 30,000 miles and oiled exclusively with Millers...

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20 Dec 2002, 23:40
heater blower fix.

by huwhop » 20 Dec 2002, 18:14

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Is stripping the heater box something done from the inside/cabin or the outside/under the bonnet? haven't had that problem..yet! but would be good to be prpared

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The heater blower on my BX was intermittent but only sometimes:-)
Stripping the heater box revealed two copper straps between the motor assembly plug and the motor itself, one of which was corroded. Thorough cleaning and a little crimping restored proper operation. I also cleaned the motor's commutator with a little wet and dry and carefully...

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20 Dec 2002, 17:06
Fixing Xantia suspension

by shaunthesheep » 20 Dec 2002, 14:47

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firstly let me welcome you to the world of hydralic supension.
if you are planning on removing/replacing spheres then a proper sphere removal tool is a must, these cost from £20 - £30 & are available from &
this is a very handy tool to have (saves a lot of swearing, & sore knuckles!).
also it is a good idea to have a torx bit set, sizes needed...

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I have an N reg 1.8i 16v. I recently posted on this forum regarding failed front suspension & using engine oil rather than LHM fluid as an emergency fix. Obviously I now need to sort this out so am looking to overhaul the suspension system. I have only recently purchased this car and A) was not provided with a manual & B) have never owned a...

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20 Dec 2002, 14:27
Sphere pressure

by alan s » 20 Dec 2002, 14:34
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You can buy a sphere regassing kit from Andyspares at times which comprises amongst other things, valves similar to schraeder valves fitted to car tyres. This enables future regassing to be done without removing the spheres from the car.
There is a list of pressures on a list which I think is downloadable somewhere on this site that gives the...

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I drive a Xantia 1.9TD.
Anybody know what is the pressure (Nitrogen) inside the sphere? Any special tooling/equipment required to re-charge N2 to the sphere?
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Last post by thing
20 Dec 2002, 09:50
ZX cooling/heater problem

by RichardW » 20 Dec 2002, 14:59

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Cold heater + high temp means you have not enough water in the system. The question you have got to ask is where has it gone? Bubbles in the coolant, oil in the water/water in the oil, pressure in the system after the car has been standing. Head gasket problems. Might just be a leak somewhere (rads / heater matrices on ZX's are weak points - worth...

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Hi,
I have a '92 ZX 1.9TD, it has been running great for the past few weeks. Last week, I had been driving the car for 30 minutes when the air being blower out of the heater sudden went cold for about 5 minutes then back to normal. Yesterday when I drove home from work I was unable to get the heater to blow any warm air at all. Additionally, the...

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20 Dec 2002, 07:17
Weekend Project..

by mbunting » 20 Dec 2002, 02:31

Well, it was going to be a thermostat and coolant change, with perhaps the cambelt as well ( due ). Then I'd look at the front right ABS sensor..
But, after tongights episode..
I'll be replacing the two bolts on the left anti-roll bar fixing, which have sheared off ( oops ), investigating the aparent oil leak ( the back of the sump is black with...

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20 Dec 2002, 02:31
Diesel Enging running rough without power

by Jon » 20 Dec 2002, 14:32

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Briefly.
Well if the valves have hit the pistons, then chances are that they are bent. Thats why it won't run right. I don't know what caused this. You say that the timing was spot on. I can only think that either too much was taken off the head by machining, or that the replacement head gasket was not thick enough.
Assume that, then the only way...

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I have a citroen van with the 1749cc? diesel engine the problem being that when under acceleration the engine started to produce a loud metalic ticking noise accompanied by a lack of power. First thoughts were that a foriegn object had entered an inlet valve. Second was that the timing belt had slipped. The engine though noisey restarted with no...

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Last post by CONFUSED
20 Dec 2002, 02:28
oily black exhaust emissions - diesel bx

by jmd » 20 Dec 2002, 06:53

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Before starting to fear the worst (eg Head gasket).Check if your air Filter is clean, and also check your Fuel filter.if both are OK, air may be getting into your system. Head Gasket failure is usually associated with having to top up coolant levels, or oil in the coolant,and or coolant in the oil,combined with overheating problems.Check your...

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Back again I'm afraid! I had the unfortunate experience of an overpressured coolant system blowing coolant out of the rad, after engine had gone cold, on Monday.By today the main hose had softened (it was still rock hard with pressure yesterday if I'm not imagining it).
Started her up tonight..started first time in it's recent raucous way (since...

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Last post by huwhop
20 Dec 2002, 01:25
Towbar socket connecting

by Jon » 19 Dec 2002, 20:59

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its usually easiest to run the 7 core cable to the LH rear lamp unit,(this is where the cars wiring loom runs to first) and take feeds for tail lights, brakelights, rear fog, earth, and LH indicator. You can then run a single wire to the RH lamp to get a feed from the indicator and join this up to the appropriate cable in the 7 core.
Jon Wood...

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I’m about to wire up the electrics for a towbar, Xantia 98 1.9td, it’s just single a socket. Before I start taking out all of the carpet in the boot, could someone tell me where the wires are located that I need to connect too. Are they on the same side for all the wires or do I have to split the cable connected to the socket and run them behind...

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Last post by Robbie
19 Dec 2002, 19:59
Help changing XM Aux drive belt

by rg » 20 Dec 2002, 13:42

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You may wish to post on the Yahoo groups XM list for an answer to this.

HTH
rg

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Trying to get my XM 2.5TD ('95) back on the road for Xmas after Aux drive belt went. Got the belt, studied Haynes and started in. Fell at the first hurdle - loosening the retaining bolt in the centre of the eccentric tensioner pulley. The car has AC so the belt arrangement is more convoluted and there's very limited access even after taking...

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Last post by bluesetc
19 Dec 2002, 16:59
Xantia difficult to start when cold

by Jon » 19 Dec 2002, 16:54

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and, have you fitted new glow plugs?
Jon Wood
[email protected]

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I have a '96 Xantia, 137k on the clock...regular use 120 miles per day.
Been difficult in this cold weather to start. I have had a cambelt change, changed the fuel filter. Tried the primer, to pump fuel through to start and things have not improved. The engine will fire as soon as it would when warm starting, but refusing to run. I activate the...

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Last post by scon1
19 Dec 2002, 15:29
bleeding coolant tgd 1.9

by scon1 » 19 Dec 2002, 15:40

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I have only had luck with the final trapped air by running with the expansion cap off until warm, and the thermostat opens. Then replacing the cap while it cools, then removing once more...

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Does anybody out there know how to bleed this beast? I have located bleed screws on a pipe beside the fuel heater with a small white screw in it. this bleeds well. I guess that it is the thermostat by pass There is a black one on the radiator and this is free and bleeding. Try as i might, I cannot get the heater to go. Is there another bleed screw...

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Last post by tomsheppard
19 Dec 2002, 15:24
Different Xantia Heater Problems

by mickhorler » 19 Dec 2002, 15:12

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I have a similar problem on a 97 TD Xantia with aircon, and it's driving me nuts!
The blower motor is currently not working at all, then it will occasionally work at a slow speed, and every once in a while (when you don't need it), it works ok. Trouble is, it's my wife's car, and I keep getting grief about it!
I'm going to check out the charging...

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Why do all these problems come together?
97 Xantia 1.9TD LX with aircon. If heater blower is used on full to defrost screen or heat car after about 15 mins it either starts to slow down or get noisy or sometimes both.If you try to switch it off you cant it stays on slow no matter what the position switch is in. The only way you can switch it off...

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Last post by fatbugger
19 Dec 2002, 14:20
ZX Volcane Tickover

by RichardW » 19 Dec 2002, 14:18

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The idle problem could be difficult to diagnose, but it will be one (or more!) of the engine sensors. Probably the idle control valve / stepper motor (if they have one of those!). Could also be air flow meter (which ever type use), or throttle position sensor. You could try unplugging and plugging back in a couple of times all the multi plug...

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Hi,Hope somebody can give me some advice to a couple of problems we've been having with my wifes ZX Volcane.Firstly,the tickover is very uneven and can vary between 1000rpm and go as high as 2000rpm.Once the revs pick up it's as sweet as a nut all the way through the rev range,it's totally reliable and doesn't stall and mpg doesn't seem all that...

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Last post by nic-mags
19 Dec 2002, 12:50
Misleading fuel guage

by jmd » 19 Dec 2002, 05:57

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I never changed one, but I have gone into the Tank,and as far as I can remember there is nothing too difficult around that department.It is MOST IMPORTANT to depressurize the system first.This is done from under the back seat as follows. Lift up your back seat, raise the carpet under the seat, and disconnect the wires leading into the tank,start...

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Has anyone any experience of changing the fuel level sender on a Xantia? My 1.9TD shows 3/4 when full, and will do well over 100miles when the warning light cones on. Is it easy.
Thanx in advance
Grant

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Last post by Grant Withington
19 Dec 2002, 05:05
head gasket? standard BX19 Diesel K reg.

by jmd » 19 Dec 2002, 05:35

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Check if you have water in your oil, or oil in the water.If not & you have said nothing about overheating then you are probably sake enough as regards a head gasket.It seems as if air is getting into your system somewhere.I would be inclined to keep an eye on my temperature guage,and check for any leaks,which may be difficult to detect as the hot...

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The other day the low coolant level light apparently flicks on and off.We've had to add a small amount a few times over the last year , wife adds cupful of water light stays off on 30 mile journey home ..no problem.
I come home from work and go out to check the level three hours after engine was switched off and get a shower (cold) when I take off...

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Last post by huwhop
19 Dec 2002, 01:12
Brown LHM Means Trouble?

by alan s » 19 Dec 2002, 01:34

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Anyone who hasn't had LHM change colour has obviously either changed it well before it was due or has a lot of leaks that keeps the stuff cycling.
It always changes colours. Although the oil companies won't admit to it, I personally believe that LHM is hygroscopic and whilst 60,000 klms is the recognised interval for changing, I'm inclined to do...

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My XM is due an LHM change at 72,000, having had one at 36,000. It's at 65,000 now.
The stuff is greeny-brown. Someone on another forum has suggested that something is breaking down to cause this colour change as theirs stays green throughout its life.
Correct? Or does the stuff just degrade with time?
I am new to the wonders of Hydractive II. Any...

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Last post by rg
19 Dec 2002, 01:00
Newbie with annoying Xantia!! Please help!

by Jon » 18 Dec 2002, 19:51

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Xantia alarms don't have the best of reputations.
We have discussed before about random alarms and quite often they are caused by over sensitive movement sensors inside the car, some Forum members suggested closing off the heater vents to stop a slight breeze setting the alarm off.
The Alarm ECU is also unreliable.
Found this info from last year:...

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Hi, I am new here and even though people have posted about there problems with Xanitias, I cant find a solution for my worries!!!
Alarm system, it just seems to go off randomly! It is flattening the battery. I have been advised that I can diconnect it at the box under the seat. Is this viable?
I have other problems, but this is the main one at...

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Last post by Suzanne
18 Dec 2002, 19:23
xantia key pad woes

by john gooding » 18 Dec 2002, 18:57

my problem key pad problem goes on !!!!!, my last attempt at a solution involved wiping the memory of the ecu at a cost of £165, to no avail still a dead xantia, I have noticed there is no power to the fuel pump with the ign on, ive fitted a new relay. to be fair the people who wiped the ecu couldn,t have been more helpful, but i,m still at square...

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Last post by john gooding
18 Dec 2002, 18:57
DIY ABS??

by Jon » 18 Dec 2002, 18:25

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To be honest, its not a practical option.
Off the top of my head you'd need
2 driveshafts with ABS rings
4 ABS sensors
Rear wheel bearings (with ABS rings), also on a ZX the ABS cars were all Disc brakes at the rear.
Master cylinder.
Wiring Loom.
ABS ECU.
Thats just for starters. All sounds a bit complicated to me.
Jon Wood
[email protected]

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With the onset of winter and a couple of near misses, i'm investing in a new set of tyres for my ZX, I was also wondering whether it's possible to fit ABS to a standard ZX and if so how easy is it to do? I admit to know nothing about ABS (ie how it works and what bits you need) so any insight would be greatly received!
Mark

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Last post by Thompatruck
18 Dec 2002, 17:50
Avantage Envy

by Jon » 18 Dec 2002, 18:32

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Ahhhh, the ZX Leader. In Leadership terms a bit like Ian Duncan Smith in terms of specification.
Well, you could convert it to electric fromt windows I suppose using the electric window regulators from another ZX, and the internal door handles which have the switches in. You'd just have to hope that when Citroen built your car they put the wiring...

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This question covers a lot of ground, but recently I find that I am suffering from 'Avantage envy'. I miss my leccy windows that I used to have on the AX. I think the basic sunroof on my Leader 1.9D is very 'basic' indeed. I am not sure if they do anything useful, but I always thought that the foglights looked pretty
Okay, the question is, if I...

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Last post by FFX-DM
18 Dec 2002, 16:41
xantia heater bulbs

by B_Draper » 18 Dec 2002, 21:20

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This sounds like the same heater control unit that is used in the ZX. I'm not sure as I don't have a Xantia.
Try carefully prising off the front of the heater control by forcing down the clips on the top/sides/bottom of the unit. You should be able to pull the bulbs out. Do this carefully as the plastic seems to be made of a brittle compound.
I...

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I went to change the bulbs in the heater panel the other day. I removed all the trim & screws & got the panel loose but left all the cables etc connected. try as I might I couldn't see any bulbs! the haynes book shows them between the serrated wheels on the underside of the unit but its not there on mine (1997 1.9td sx) any ideas?
I'll have to...

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Last post by pete woods
18 Dec 2002, 15:53
Does this make any sense

by alan s » 18 Dec 2002, 14:28

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If it's not a leaky head gasket blowing into the cooling system, you would almost have to suspect that the thermal fans aren't cutting in when they should thereby causing overheating and associated higher pressures. Presumabley the radiator cap is the correct one?
Just a thought.
Alan S

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I’ve just had a new radiator fitted to my Xantia 1.9td and the next morning after returning from a short journey I left my car ticking over in my drive, after a couple of minutes a hose came off the bottom of the radiator, luckily I noticed quickly and turned it off straight away. I called the garage that fitted the rad and they came and took it...

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Last post by Robbie
18 Dec 2002, 07:57
Remote locking, sunroof 'n' stuff

by marco1 » 18 Dec 2002, 02:59

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hello i think if you go to scraper and get a plip,you can program it from your car .i think you hold it up to remote under sunroof and press for a few seconds ...dont qoute me on this ..but i think some where in forum this is someing like this you do.. sunroof not sure

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Hi there all. I only stumbled across this forum about a day or so ago so I've just been reading back through old posts but haven't read them all yet. Please forgive if this has been covered before but I would greatly appreciate any help you can give.
I have bought a ZX 1.9td Aura '93K and I pick it up hopefully on monday or tuesday. Unfortunately...

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Last post by Guru Meditation
18 Dec 2002, 02:41
My Xantia jumps

by alexx » 18 Dec 2002, 02:21

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I guess you have a hydractive suspension, which sometimes behaves as you described.

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When I switch the hydrolic suspension to maximum and
then back to normal, the car come down to normal
height for few seconds and then suddenly jumps up and
then slowly settle down again. Sometime happen to the
front and sometime happen to the rear suspension.
What could be the possible cause of this???

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Last post by thing
17 Dec 2002, 19:10
Xantia heater

by Jon » 17 Dec 2002, 18:45

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Rather than the matrix ( you are saying that the matrix and water pipes and getting hot) it sounds like theres a problem with the airflaps inside the dash that allow the distribution of hot and cold air.
Best plan is, if you are sure that the matrix and water pipes are hot, to turn the heater fan on full, and then feel around all the outlet vents...

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Hi Everybody hope someone can help
My Wifes 94 Xantia 1.9tdsx has heater problems. That is to say it has no heat. Local garage wants to rip out dash and fit a new matrix but I am not convinced. If the fan is on very low there is luke warm air but as soon as it is speeded up the air goes stone cold. Heater hoses to and from matrix are both very hot...

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Last post by fatbugger
17 Dec 2002, 18:39
Help - Idiot alert!!!

by Jon » 17 Dec 2002, 17:16

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Oh dear.
Well first of all that clicking that WAS happening every couple of seconds was the Pressure regulator cutting in and out no doubt due to a worn Accumulator.
If it was me, to get back on the road, I'd do this. Fit a new Accumulator sphere as soon as possible.
Ensure that the 12mm headed bleed screw is back in the regulator, and done up....

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Hi All
I have a Xantia 1.9D M reg and the problems Ive been having are:
1. front suspension virtually solid
2. constant clicking from front (about every 2 seconds at tickover)
3. intermitant power steering
So I thought I'd start by renewing the front spheres. My first mistake was removing the bleed screw completely (I didnt read the thread...

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Last post by andya
17 Dec 2002, 16:12
Help - Idiot alert!!!

by andya » 17 Dec 2002, 16:11

Hi All
I have a Xantia 1.9D M reg and the problems Ive been having are:
1. front suspension virtually solid
2. constant clicking from front (about every 2 seconds at tickover)
3. intermitant power steering
So I thought I'd start by renewing the front spheres. My first mistake was removing the bleed screw completely (I didnt read the thread...

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Last post by andya
17 Dec 2002, 16:11
headlight problem

by MW » 17 Dec 2002, 23:58

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Wot, no answers yet Shaun?
If your driver's side headlamp is coming on AFTER the passenger side, or if it only comes on when you've got your fogs on, then you've definitely got an earthing problem of some sort. Unless the Wise Ones here strictly advise otherwise, I'd suggest strapping a separate earth lead from your headlight to the chassis, just...

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guys,
try and figure this one out!!
drivers side front head light, will go out for no reason but if i turn on the front fog lights it comes back on, but i dont always have to turn on the front fog lights, tonight for example, started the car up, turned on lights, passanger side head light came on straight away, drivers side followed a couple of...

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Last post by shaunthesheep
17 Dec 2002, 04:35
ZX Volcane Tickover

by sooty » 18 Dec 2002, 01:32

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Is it a T/diesel or Petrol??
The high pitch sound could be a Hub bearing fault developing or a disc pad rubbing against its disc.
Doe's the sound go if you slightly apply the brakes to make a harder contact or if you corner left or right at speeds of approx. 30/40mph.
If any one of these cure the sound, you now know the area to look at, if not...

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Hi,Hope somebody can give me some advice to a couple of problems we've been having with my wifes ZX Volcane.Firstly,the tickover is very uneven and can vary between 1000rpm and go as high as 2000rpm.Once the revs pick up it's as sweet as a nut all the way through the rev range,it's totally reliable and doesn't stall and mpg doesn't seem all that...

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Last post by nic-mags
17 Dec 2002, 03:52
ZX dash lights and heater control lights.

by B_Draper » 17 Dec 2002, 07:50

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Long Post!
To change the heater control panel lights see:
To change the dashboard lights is a bit trickier. You'll need quite a bit of time (1/2 to 1 day) and a back like a young russian gymnast!You may want to wait until they have virtually blown, but that would obviously be illegal for night driving! It would be easiest to change all the bulbs...

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just bought a zx diesel but a few of the dash clock bulbs seem to have gone. also the ones that light up the heater controls.
any pointers as to how easy they are to replace/get at ????????
thanks for any help

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Last post by dai boy
17 Dec 2002, 02:49
bx brakes

by alan s » 17 Dec 2002, 00:42

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George,
Get the WD out & give them a couple of sprays. Scariest thing about these is if you sheer them off; then you're in big strife.
I have used a pencil blowtorch, the ones you can buy at hobby shops usually that work on propane cig lighter fuel, and simply give it a slight hit on top, heat & try.
Use a cycle if difficult of WD, leave, then...

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I am bleeding the rear brakes on a bx and have found one of the
bleed nipples very tight,it has been rounded off has anyone any tips
to remove?.
Also where can I obtain a couple of new bleed nipples?
thanks
GEORGE

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Last post by geome1
16 Dec 2002, 20:01
ZX Banging

by CITMAN » 16 Dec 2002, 20:15

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I think your problem is the rubber mountings for the rear suspension assembly. The are sandwiched between two metal plates and the plates are bonded to the rubber. The bond between the plates and rubber mountings fail and the rear suspension floats about. So I have been told.
Have a look in the common problems and fixs section i think it tells you...

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As well as heater probs, have a dreadful banging noise emanating from the rear of the car; sounds like the parcel shelf but 10x as bad. It's quiet on smooth roads but noisy as hell on any slightly rough surface. Any clues/ confirmation of my worst, ie the rear subframe mountings? How long's the job and is it feasible for a middling ability DIYer?...

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16 Dec 2002, 17:46

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