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Test of forum posting speed

by xantia_v6 » Yesterday, 08:11 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of an ongoing investigation of performance of this forum, I have temporarily disabled the indexing of new posts in the forum search system.

To determine whether this has improved forum performance, please reply here if you have an undue delay (more than 10 seconds) when making a post.

I will revert the forum back to normal configuration...

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Ok, no more reports needed for now.
I need to investigate the forum source code and probably add some more diagnostics.

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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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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
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 don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
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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ZX? I think they're great

by davethewheel » 21 Sep 2002, 05:13

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mine is a zx volcane td and what a great car it is purchased 3years ago with 58,000 miles on the clock and now has 98,000 miles has been totaly reliable ,in 3 years has only had 1 exhaust, 4 tyres, timing belt, rear discs plus usual oil changes ,previous car vw golf gti 8v ,have found the zx to be faster, better handling,more economical and...

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Why?
Well we've spoken of the handling many times here (the controllable 4 wheel drift, the utter nutter opposite lock steering; off and on the throttle), they're really quite reliable ( 16v owners do not read on!), they're really quite good on fuel and they don't tend to fall to bits too much.
Are they the best ever Citroen, as an all rounder?
I...

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21 Sep 2002, 03:30
rear height level

by Niek » 20 Sep 2002, 13:38

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Hi Dom,
As far as I know (not too familiar with Xantia's but with Xm and Bx) you leave the car on the ground and measure from the bottom of the car to the ground. If you need to adjust it, there is a clamp on the stabilizing (???) rod that connects the two wheels with each other and the car (wow this is getting fuzzy). If you were to rotate this...

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it's me again
as you all know i've replaced my rear trailing arm bearings now, and now want to check that the rear is at the correct ride height, as i don't seem to have an intermitent height setting.
the rear height correcter was replaced in easter this year, the garage told me that he did'nt both setting it set, as it looked ok to him.
checked...

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20 Sep 2002, 12:12
exhaust hole

by NiSk » 20 Sep 2002, 13:10

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One thing about steel is undisputable: Of iron oxide (rust) are you cometh and to iron oxide shall you return!
Come on Shaun, do the job properly! (there's never time to do a job properly but there's always time to do it again). How much is your time worth? You know that the rust bug is going to eat up the rest of the pipe soon, why not replace...

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chaps, & ladys,
i've just came across a hole in my mid section of my ehaust on my xantia, not a problem normally,
but this one is right where the clamp joins onto the back box.
QUESTIONS
the back box has only been fitted for about 6 weeks, would it be ok to reomve the clamp, repair hole then retighted clamp??
still using exsting exhaust paste?,...

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20 Sep 2002, 12:01
ZX Diesel Starting Problems

by spanners » 20 Sep 2002, 03:45
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always an idea to recheck glow plugs have fitted cheaper versions of beru glow plug and burn out straight away. check diesel piping for any leaks under pressure(pump bellows)always a good one.what mileage has car done.???????

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Recently Bertha (I do love the 1.9D beast - ed) has had a few problems starting. I've recntly had all 4 glo-plugs changed (few thousand miles), but hasnt made much difference. What could be the most porbably cause of illness?
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20 Sep 2002, 03:38
anti freeze

by Dave Burns » 20 Sep 2002, 06:26

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Hmmm buy a bottle and see what it says on the lable (let us know), if it were non Citroen stuff like Bluecol I'd say 50/50.
Calling Jon Wood, A/S sell it so do you know what the required dose is please.
Dave

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i am going to change the anti freeze in a zx and a Xantia both hold approx 9litres each ,my local Citroen dealer said that 2litres of Citroen antigel per car is about right,this seems a little weak to me what do you think cheers dave :):)

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20 Sep 2002, 02:20
Stupid Question- Light Bulb replacement

by lozian » 20 Sep 2002, 01:57

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Hi reffro,
There are 2 bulbs in each headlamp assembly. 1 for dipped beam and 1 for full beam. The outer bulb (nearest the wing) gives dipped beam. The inner bulb gives full beam. Both bulbs in each bulb assembly, are on, when in full beam (i.e. 4 bulbs burning in full beam, 2 in dip beam). The renewal procedure is the same for all headlight...

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I know this is dumb, but not having a Haynes manual to hand how the hell do you replace the bulbs in the Headlights of a 1994 Xantia. I can't see a way in from round the back of the light unit, and it appears you need remove the grille off the front to get the light units out. So a little advice would be gratefully received, preferably idiot...

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19 Sep 2002, 22:50
Throttle 2.0i 16v

by spanners » 20 Sep 2002, 03:33

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there is not a lot to clean on temp sensor is just a reed sensor hanging in airflow. you can wipe the dome end of the stepper motor but DO NOT force it in and out or you will damage the gear. as far as throttle butterfly just open butterfly and clean with toothbrush also make sure air holes are clear.map sensor just check for clear intact pipes. I...

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Hi,
Has anybody ever taken the throttle housing (incl. stepper motor) of the 2.0i 16v engine apart for a clean??
My Xm is a bit jerky when low in rpm (around 2000 rpm) and touching the throttle slightly. It works absolutely beautiful when accelerating hard.
I think that by cleaning the sensors in the housing (air temp/volume and throttle?) and...

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19 Sep 2002, 20:28
ZX problems

by gjb02 » 19 Sep 2002, 18:39

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Bodger, If you are unsure of if the car has had it's cambelt changed, have it done.
The clunking could be down to an anti roll bar drop link, they wear out quickly and sound quite bad when they clunk, the nyloc nuts used to hold them in place can get quite corroded, so unless you have an impact driver!!!
The leaves in the blower, you'd have to...

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Hi
How can I get the dead leaves out of the blower vents inside the car. I can't find a way to get at it!
Also when i go over a bump there is a clunk on the left and centre fron t of the car. What is this likely to be and could it be done by a inexpert mechanic.Spark plug and oil changes are my limit.
I have a ZX dimension 80.000 miles. Do I need...

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19 Sep 2002, 18:27
Xantia timing belt

by hswift » 19 Sep 2002, 17:15

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A main dealer quoted me £215 fitted.

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Do I need any special tools to change the timing belt on my 1997 Xantia 1.8i 16V (e.g. pullers, tensioning devices, etc.)?
Any ideas what the belt costs to buy, and how much a dealer fitted belt would cost?
Thanks,
Rob.

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19 Sep 2002, 16:51
xantia dashboard lights

by lozian » 19 Sep 2002, 12:08

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Hi dom,
With the instrument display removed, shine a light from the back and observe the front. Remove the bulbs from the instrument display, that you reckon are not lighting up. You will then see the symbol relating to that light e.g. ABS, Airbag, STOP etc. If the bulb does not light, check to see if your model is fitted with the equipment...

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hi
i've just changed some of my dashboard bulbs, as some were blown, found some bulb appetures that had bulbs in them, but i've never seen light up?, even when going to start engine!

are xantia's fitted with a common dashboard display?,
or am i worrying about nothing?
dom

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Last post by shaunthesheep
19 Sep 2002, 04:52
How do I put code in Xantia Radio?

by Jon » 18 Sep 2002, 18:58

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have a look at this recent topic, it tells you what should do if you need the radio code:

Jon Wood
IT Supervisor
GSF t/as Andyspares

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Anyone know how to put the code into a Citroen Xantia 1.9TD VSX radio 1994 model? Display screen only displays 3 digits and I have a four digit code? Suggestion below only helps to find the codes, but I have mine. Thanks anyway.
Edited by - Harrelsenwj on 19 Sep 2002 10:08:20
Edited by - Harrelsenwj on 19 Sep 2002 18:54:44

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18 Sep 2002, 18:44
New Engine

by NiSk » 18 Sep 2002, 19:09

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Hi Wendy,
I'm afraid that there are so many other things on a car that wear out in accordance with the milage that a new engine won't make a lot of difference to the selling price - it should however make it easier to sell.
i.e. set your selling price slightly higher than the Price Guide for a car with the same year and milage you have.
//NiSk

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My Xantia has done 131k miles but had a new engine installed 1998. It's misleading because mileage doesn't reflect real engine life. I am trying to sell my car and the mileage is a minus point but engine a plus point. Can someone explain this to me as I don't know in what region to pitch my asking price. It's a 1994 (M) 1.9 TD VSX.
Edited by -...

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18 Sep 2002, 18:44
Anti-sink Xm (front sinks, not rear)

by allmond » 19 Sep 2002, 02:04

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Hi
Have a look at this site . Someone recommended this to me in the past, and it's a really useful source of technical info. If you find the appropriate part of the site you will find the Citroen Technical Guide which gives an in depth explanation of all matters hydraulic.
Jamie

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Hi all,
I'm a new member to this forum. I've got a '95 2.0i 16v Xm, a '88 Bx and a '86 2cv charleston.
My Xm is equipped with anti-sink. As far as I understand it, this consists of two (non-electric) valves (one front and one rear) and an extra sphere (??) at the rear. What is supposed to happen is that when the pressure of the acc. sphere drops...

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18 Sep 2002, 18:22
sphere removal tool

by shaunthesheep » 18 Sep 2002, 03:21

i recenlly purchased a sphere removal tool for www.pleides.co.uk, the band wrench.
what a brillant product had my spheres off in 5 minute's flat.
dom

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18 Sep 2002, 03:21
brake tool

by Jon » 18 Sep 2002, 02:48

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I seem to remember that Sykes Pickavant once did a caliper piston wind in tool.
Try www.sptools.co.uk
Personally never had much trouble with the traditional 1 chisel 1 screwdriver method to wind the piston in, but maybe I am just a true bodger!
If you really want the Citroen special tool then I imagine that its very pricey, if you want I will...

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hi folks,
regarding the brake caliper tool, used to retract the piston inner back it the main body by turning, called into main dealer to ask them to order the correct tool for me
(fed up of scraping knuckles ,
hanyes one listed as 9011-T, page 10.4.
only to be told that 'we don't sell tools to the general public, only citroen workshop, as they...

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Last post by shaunthesheep
18 Sep 2002, 02:35
xantia trailling arm bearings

by Jon » 18 Sep 2002, 02:52

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Good work fella!
We only do BX rear strut suspension gaiters at Andyspares. At the time of writing (kitchen table at home with bottle of beer) can't remember if BX gaiters are the same as Xantia ones.
As you can guess I do not have a Microfiche in my kitchen to check this fact.
I will try and look into this tomorrow.
Jon Wood
IT Supervisor
GSF...

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folks,
guess what i've done my trailing arm bearings today. what a mess the old ones were in, one side was all smashed up, bearing bit's everywhere.
also fitted 6mm grease nipples at the same time woohoo hopefully no more bearing changes.
had to loosen the rear suspenstion speares.
on refitting the rubber gatter that covers the piston on the end...

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Last post by shaunthesheep
18 Sep 2002, 02:13
Citroen diesels - how many miles??

by Dave Bamber » 17 Sep 2002, 04:33

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Seen 390,000 on a Xantia 19D. 350,000 on Pig 205D, which had never been in bits. Both well serviced and had racked up the miles on the motorway so few short engine killing runs.
Berlingo HDI Wicked Red

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My 93 ZX 1.9D (non turbo) has done 177,000 mls. It is regularly serviced and has new oil (Motaquip non-synthetic) & filters every 6000 mls. It hasn't been the most reliable of cars but it is economical and robust and I've kinda got quite attached to the old girl. But I was wondering if anyone had any idea how many miles I could reasonably expect...

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Last post by Alan White
17 Sep 2002, 04:16
Power steering fluid - do we....?

by Jon » 17 Sep 2002, 14:48

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Its not normally mentioned in any of the service schedules to change the PAS Fluid (Dextron ATX), but I think that changing it is no bad idea.
The red fluid should definately be changed if it becomes muddy and dark, instead of red.
I've only changed it once, and not by choice. I was driving down the M4 one night when there was a big bang, no PAS...

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Ok, we all know to change the engine oil, LHM, gearbox oil, brake fluid etc, but should power steering fluid (the red stuff) ever be changed? It does get dirty and hot so it must get a bit knackered, so what are the opinions out there
Berlingo HDI Wicked Red

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Last post by Dave Bamber
17 Sep 2002, 02:40
LHM - old Vs C5

by Jon » 17 Sep 2002, 02:10

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NO!!!
Its not anything like LHM! LHM is a mineral oil, LDS is not. LDS is like a power steering fluid. I will explain further techinical details when I am back in work, but in a nutshell LDS is a coloured version of the latest power steering fluid as used by Merc, VW etc. In no way is it mixable or indeed compatible with LHM.
When I'm back at my...

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I understand the C5 has a different type of LHM.
Anyone know what the differences are, if it could be used in older cars ( Xantia / XM / BX ) with any advantages ?
M

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16 Sep 2002, 22:26
Xantia Turbo Diesel VSX cutting out update

by mbunting » 16 Sep 2002, 22:31

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Not that I know the answer, but could you give more information such as...
Is the engine hot or cold ?
You say it happens when you change gear - is this actually with the clutch down ?
Up hill, down hill, on the level ?
Does it idle ok ?
What about if you gently rev it in neutral to say 1500 rpm then let the revs drop ?
My first un-educated...

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When driving downhill, slowing down to change down whilst breaking my car cuts out. It starts again if I ride clutch or failing that it starts immediately when reigniting car. Have replaced fuel shut off valve and fuel injector pipes but it still happens although not all the time. It's costing me heaps in trying to diagnose and find cause and this...

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Last post by Harrelsenwj
16 Sep 2002, 22:09
ZX TD Speedo Cable

by Jon » 17 Sep 2002, 02:24

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Dan,
as you will see from previous forum postings, we have talked our way around this problem for ages, with no definate conclusions part from the fact the top cable routing/adjustment is essential, and also that an LHM seal at the top of the cable into the speedo head may also help!
I personally believe that the top cable should be pushed/pulled...

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Has anyone successfully cured the wandering speedo needle syndrome? Is it true that to fit a new cable you have to remove the entire fascia?
I put a new cable on (top half) by feeding it through on a piece of cable tied to the old one, but if anything the problem is worse now and gives a loud ticking noise. I am wondering about trying to find an...

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Last post by Dan D
16 Sep 2002, 18:44
Xantia Radio Lockout ?

by shaunthesheep » 16 Sep 2002, 19:46

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mike,
try disconecting the battery!, other than that i have no other idea, sorry not much more help.
dom

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purchased Xantia 1.8i 16v 96 , radion front damaged , this replaced
obtained code , but , radio face hangs with 4 horizontal lines , will not accept any input , does the radio need disconnecting for some time or does dealer need to access the radio to reset to allow me to input the code , any help appreciated.
Mike
mik

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Last post by darthvader
16 Sep 2002, 18:25
Xantia - demister

by Jon » 16 Sep 2002, 02:39

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Guru Dave Burns will probably correct me , but I seem to recall that only Xantias with Aircon have a pollen filter, with is located under the dash on the passenger side.
If the car does not have aircon, then it gets its cold air feed from the scuttle area under the bonnet. There should be a plastic mesh that should stop leaves etc entering the...

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I have a Xantia Td M-PLate (no aircon) Whenever I park under a tree the air vent blow out the seeds, bits of leaves through the dashboard air vents. Is there a filter of any sort? If so where is?
Cheers Gavin

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Last post by Gavin1
16 Sep 2002, 01:43
ZX rear suspension & clutch

by Jon » 16 Sep 2002, 02:45

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hmm,
As regards the rear suspension problem, provided that the dampers were OE spec (Sachs Boge) then I can't think that this is your problem. Probably a good idea to get the rear subframe mounts checked, they may be breaking away. Also, get the rear arms checked (look to see if one of the rear wheels is leaning in slightly).
The clutch, well, I...

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The rear suspension on my 93 ZX Avantage 1.9D appears to have become over firm. The rear shocks were changed two years ago. The car has always given a superb ride but I don't rate it anymore. It almost feels like I've got 200 psi in my rear tyres! Any ideas??
Also I had a complete new clutch (incl cable) fitted 18 months ago and the guy who did it...

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Last post by Alan White
16 Sep 2002, 00:08
Help - ZX Elation Paint Code ??

by gjb02 » 15 Sep 2002, 19:35

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Hi, If you go to the Citroen dealer and quote the KQA code this should give you the paint colour you're after. The BR is irrelevant. Alternatively you could try a motor factors and give the the KQA code to them, it is most likely that it is a dealer only paint, it will cost about £5 for either a can or touchup kit. Hope this helps, I had the same...

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I cannot find any codes related to the colour of my 1996 ZX Elation.
Its a Metalic Green (Dark) and the only Numbers I can find are painted on the N/S wing around the top of the strut leg. KQABR and 6976 CA ? Halfords don't have it listed or a match.
Any Clues to what the colour is or its code??

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Last post by sooty
15 Sep 2002, 18:09
Radiator leak

by marco1 » 16 Sep 2002, 04:02

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hello used rad weld before in other cars good results,but depends how long your to keep car ...at end of the day your going to have to get it soldered or a new one ..

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Is there any difficulty involved in fitting a new radiator on a Xantia 19td 1998 new shape. I could try rad weld but I'm not sure if it could do any harm to the engine?
Robbie

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Last post by Robbie
15 Sep 2002, 17:56
Xantia Oil Leak

by spanners » 17 Sep 2002, 03:06

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a lot of the models are face to face just a sealing compound a very common place to leak is on flywheel end you would assume it is rear crank but it is usually the 2 oil seals on main crank bearing (hockey stick seals)

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1.9 TD 97. Does this vehicle have a sump gasket as mine appears to have a leak from that area. On checking the block and sump seem to have some white rubber gasket compound on. Should this not be a cork/rubber gasket?

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Last post by Machra
14 Sep 2002, 21:44
Bx Oil Consumption

by NiSk » 13 Sep 2002, 14:35

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You don't say how far this engine has gone - but the obvious oil consumers are valve oil seals and piston rings. You can check the state of the inlet manifold tubes to see if there is a lot of oil there (turbo oil seal failure usually shows up on both suction and pressure sides at the same time).
Otherwise a cold-cranking compression test would...

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I have owned several diesel Bxs most of which have passed the 300K mark before the tin worm has finally done for them, however my latest one a 1993 17turbo has an appetite for oil, about 800miles to the pint. Having followed it in another car it only seems to burn oil when under acceleration and does not seem to smoke on picking up from off the...

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Last post by ghostrider
13 Sep 2002, 14:25
'94 ZX Sunroof Leak

by Dave1 » 13 Sep 2002, 05:01

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When you say you tried to clear the drain holes, do you mean they are blocked or you do not know. There are four, one at each front corner and also one either side at the rear of the sunroof. To see if they are blocked pour a little water into the channel. You should see it drip out the front near the wheel arch and at the rear the pipes run out...

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Help getting dripped on withwater coming in from the electric sunroof switch console.
tried to clear the drain holes but not successful.
any tips on an easy way to stop this or ant other water leak cause...?

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Last post by greatoaks
13 Sep 2002, 02:58
ZX Wheel Size

by Chrisk » 13 Sep 2002, 23:20

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My ZX has been lowered 50mm on 16 alloys with 195-50-16 tyres and doesnt rub at all. I think some models were fitted with 15 alloys as standard so I can't see it being a problem
Hope this helps
Chris

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Can anyone tell me if my '94 1.9D Avantage will take 15 wheels from a xantia or a 205/405 without fouling suspension or steering. Also what would be the widest tyre fitment...cheers

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Last post by greatoaks
13 Sep 2002, 02:28
xantia alarm.

by shaunthesheep » 13 Sep 2002, 01:39

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KATHBERT,
the master key is one of the keys supplied with the car, it does'nt have to be the remote one.
it only deactivate's the siren not the lights (flashing on/off).
YOU WILL HAVE TO OPEN THE BONNET TO DO THIS, the scuttle pan is located at the bottom of the front windowscreen, on the right hand side, the alarm silencing switich is covered by...

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could anyone tell me how to switch of the anti theft alarm after battery disconnection. I was told when i bought the car the alarm was deactivated, and that was why the remote control did'nt work, and i did'nt need a code to start the car. but when i disconnected the battery the alarm went off and no amount of button pressing would stop it. It...

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Last post by kathbert
13 Sep 2002, 01:11
Xantia Ride Hight

by NiSk » 13 Sep 2002, 02:30

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You can do a very simple but quite accurate check by measuring from any static point to any point on the vehicle (often from the ground under the center of a wheel to the edge of the wheel arch is as good as any)in the following three positions:
- min height (service position)
- normal height
- max height
The normal height should be mid way...

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Could anyone give me an easy figure, say from ground to lip of wheel arch at 12'o clock position, for Xant 1.9TD '97. I have looked in the Haynes and it looks rather complicated.

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12 Sep 2002, 20:51
xantia radio - am/mw interferance

by kathbert » 13 Sep 2002, 00:24

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I had the same problem on my xantia fitted radio, it turned out to be a bad connection between the aerial plug earthing and the radio. A good cleaning with emery paper round the outer sleeve of the plug cured the problem. If you earth the casing of your radio with a lead from a known good earthing point, and the interference lessens, then its...

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hi all,
i've got a problem, when ever i tune my sony cd player onto medium wave or long wave, i seem to get interference only with the engine running. was was informed that it might be caused by unsupressed ht leads
i've changed the ht leads to the ones from andyspares (told were supressed to cure interference), but to no ava.......
any ideas
dom

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12 Sep 2002, 19:57
Xantia ride quality etc

by alan s » 12 Sep 2002, 18:13

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Suggest you have a read of some of the points in this attached link. They are in reference to the BX but I feel are applicable in your case.

As far as your accumulator sphere goes; sounds as though it could be on the way out by the consistency of the ticking, however it will have no bearing on the ride. I would think that there is more of a...

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I have 2x problems with my 1.9TD 98 Xantia.
Firstly the ride isn't upto what I would have thought for a Xantia. I have replaced 4x spheres plus anti-sink, + new LHM. Ride is still fairly harsh but when I am stopped and bounce the car it seems fine. My accumualtor is ticking about every 15 seconds when at rest, car empty, could this need replacing,...

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12 Sep 2002, 17:57
Lowering a ZX td

by volcane305 » 12 Sep 2002, 01:53

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hi
The link tells you all you need to know about lowering the rear. The volcane zx is factory lowered so all the bits from one of those should do your trick if you can find a good one. A side affect would be the addition of rear discs.

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I am seriously thinking about lowering my 1996 ZX td. In standard form my daughters 1997 306 td is lower by approx. 30mm. I assume these use the sports suspension setup, I've noticed its tighter with its damping.
So what do I do ?, fit lowering springs to lower by 30/35mmm with the existing std. struts and inserts, and adjust the rear torsion bar...

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12 Sep 2002, 01:20
relays under ing switch for xantia 1.9 turbo disei

by ianchatham » 12 Sep 2002, 01:57

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You don,t say if the clicking is when moving the wheel or not , when does it occur ?.
I also have a 1997 Xantia td 1.9 with a hdx engine and no power.
After many hours spent under the bonnet , reading these pages and the
manual I have come to the conclusion that this lack of power has been put there by Citroen. Even though the block is the same as...

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ihavea 1997 1.9 turbo deisal xantia i am still getting a clikking under the steering wheel cowlig by the ing switch i know someone told me their is sensors under their but what they are for i dont know the haynes manual dosent show very much to go by i would be very gratfull if anyone has had this prob and what it was also idont seem to have a...

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11 Sep 2002, 22:46
relays under ing switch for xantia 1.9 turbo disei

by deck121 » 11 Sep 2002, 22:46

ihavea 1997 1.9 turbo deisal xantia i am still getting a clikking under the steering wheel cowlig by the ing switch i know someone told me their is sensors under their but what they are for i dont know the haynes manual dosent show very much to go by i would be very gratfull if anyone has had this prob and what it was also idont seem to have a...

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11 Sep 2002, 22:46
relays under the ing switch

by avatar » 11 Sep 2002, 17:57

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You will probably need to tell us the model of your citroen

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could anyone help me please and tell me what the relays under the ing switch operate i still have the clikking comming from around the steering wheel cowling wher the ing switch is thank you for your help deck121
derek evans

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11 Sep 2002, 16:39
Buying advice Xsara HDI

by gjb02 » 11 Sep 2002, 18:03

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THe Xsara is pretty much the ZX, most of the chassis has remained the same(the early Zsara used the ZX floorpan), it will rattle a lot less than the ZX as well, the interiors are lovely. Go down to a dealership have a look around one, get a test drive, it won't cost you anything. As for performance, the HDi is supprisingly quick, so I've been told...

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Hi all
After much sweating I still haven't been able to return my volcane to its former glory(found too much rust also) i also haven't been able to find a replacement that isn't wrecked. I have test driven the Bora and the new Ibiza which was good esp the 130 but too small. I have decided to go for a xsara 110 hdi sx. I hope to pick one up for not...

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11 Sep 2002, 14:56
xantia front strut replacement

by NiSk » 11 Sep 2002, 13:36

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The drop link is usually so worn it's worth replacing - use an angle grinder and fit a new drop link - it's not worth the grief trying to undo it.
//NiSk

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Hi
I am replacing the front strut on my Xantia, however on looseniong the anti roll bar droplink I have loosened the nut to near the end of the thread, where it becomes very tight, the allen key slot sems to have rounded off.
any one have any sugestions how I can remove this nut without causing further damage.
Andy

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11 Sep 2002, 12:27
More alarming

by David Goddard » 14 Sep 2002, 14:13

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I can't answer your question but on my 1997 Xantia this wire is not connected and like yours, when connected, a low volume tone starts after a while. I think it something they use when installing / setting up the system.

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Hi all,
Further to my posting on 13th June, I have eventually removed the passenger seat and located the alarm control box with relay on board. Checked board and relay. Everything looks and checks normal. Curiously enough there is a green coloured wire lying on the floor with a green coloured identical wire coming out of the control box. These...

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Last post by lozian
11 Sep 2002, 12:15
speakers

by rabenson » 11 Sep 2002, 14:29

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If you are just using two speakers then it doesn't really matter so long as you use the same terminal as positive on each. It does become an issue in multiple speaker installations in that you want all the cones moving in the same direction ie in phase.
What you can do is to check the direction of cone travel on your existing speakers by briefly...

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hi all, i have a set of good quality car speakers which i would like to fit in my Xantia, how do i tell which wire is posative and which is negative the connectors are marked with 1 and 2 but how do i tell what is posative and negative cheers dave

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11 Sep 2002, 04:21
Xantia remote locking

by Dave Burns » 11 Sep 2002, 04:14

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If you have a digital camera with a lcd display or camcorder you can fire the remote into it, most cameras that have electronic viewfinders or lcd screens will display the infrared source from the plip, try with a known good source like a tv remote if you don't see anything.
Or you can get a specially coated card from electronic stores that will...

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Got my Xantia N reg few weeks ago now,,,, I have the key wtih the 2 button remote locking,,,,,, I press either button, little red light on it flashes, but nothing happens to the car....
Think the batteries are dead even though I have the little red light, or will it be something else and if so is there an easy way of finding out what?
Many Thanks...

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Last post by Andrew1967
10 Sep 2002, 23:49
gear box level - checking

by lozian » 10 Sep 2002, 23:49

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Hi shaunthesheep,
Which model Xantia and year.

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hi all,
does anyone know of the best way to check xantia manual gear box fluid level, i don't know if i need to remove the passager side front wheel or not, looked in haynes manual, but dosen't tell me a great deal.
dom

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Last post by shaunthesheep
10 Sep 2002, 23:44
xantia trailling arm - nipples

by alan s » 11 Sep 2002, 00:55

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Dom,
On the BX, I fit them 35mm in from the outer edge & central in the other direction.
I usually go for the 45 degree angled type and/or replace the nipple with a flat headed screw once pumped up. If you check out common problems & fixes on this forum you'll find links to a site that has pics of the entire job along with some written...

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hi all
i will be fitting grease nipples to my xantia's rear trailing arms next week, i've got the nipples 6mm, but unsure as to the best place to fit them, any ideas welcome.
will also be replacing trailing arm bearing's at the same time due to squeak!.
dom

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Last post by shaunthesheep
10 Sep 2002, 23:39
Alarm on Xantia

by spanners » 12 Sep 2002, 02:41

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WHAT AGE IS YOUR XANTIA

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When I put my alarm on my Xantia I normaly get one beep and the door locks go down,and then when I turn it off the door locks go up and the indicators flash three or four times, but every now and then when I put the alarm on instead of the single beep I get a single indicator flash and no beep, often when this happens the alarm goes off a few...

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Last post by Robbie
10 Sep 2002, 23:33
Xsara Fog Lights

by markfree » 10 Sep 2002, 19:00

Can anyone tell me how the front fogs lights are connected to the main electrical loom.
I'm trying to add them to my Xsara LX, I think I have found the connector in the space between the bumper & the arches (passanger side), but I'm not sure.
Many thanks
Mark

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10 Sep 2002, 19:00
xantia 1.9 turbo desial sr 19.97

by Dave Burns » 11 Sep 2002, 03:56

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Don't know about the clicking sound, probably a relay going ape for some reason, there are quite a few near that area, see if you can locate it by feeling for it, if you find it swap it for another of the same type, if it still clicks you will have to find out what the relay does and wether or not the circuit it controlls is working ok.
Do you...

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could anyone help me i have this clikking fault witch comes from the ingtion switch area when i switch on and also driving along it does not appear to be in the haynes manual it drives you crazy . also if anyone has had the red stop light come on and the temp orange lighton it is only that it needs a drop of water to top up the res tank Citroen...

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Last post by deck121
10 Sep 2002, 02:58
Boost gauge

by Jon » 09 Sep 2002, 19:41

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We covered this one some time earlier, in respect of a Xantia TD (same engine)...
Heres the link of that topic which tells you where to get one!

Jon Wood
IT Supervisor
GSF t/as Andyspares

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Anyone know if I could fit a turbo boost gauge to my ZX 1.9 TD? No particular reason, I'm just a bit of a closet Trevor sometimes. What do I need and can I order it here?

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09 Sep 2002, 19:16

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