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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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anti-virus is blocking.......

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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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04 Jan 2010, 18:44

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Strut gaiter

by marco1 » 08 Sep 2002, 04:40

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mine pop off everynow and then..is it possible to put a tie wrap around it ???

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Hi all,
Assuming that it is not good to have the front strut gaiters (xantia 1.9tdlx) hanging off, is there an easy way of getting them back on and making them stay there?? I wound like to lubricate the struts a little and cover them up, but I can't get the gaiters on properly!
Chris

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06 Sep 2002, 20:40
Xsara VTS 2.0 16v probs

by darrenp » 08 Sep 2002, 19:18

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Hi all it me again
I think I have traced the problem back to a sensor on the throttle housing, but can anyone tell me what this sensor is and am I gona have to lose a limb to replace it.
The sensor i question is located on the throttle housing next to the part the throttle cable is attached to, its small and black is made by Bosch and is connected...

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Hi all
After reading past posts concerning the 1.8 and 2.0 16v engine problems of hesitation and stalling I have come to the conclusion that I am having the same trouble.
My VTS only plays up when hot and will for a brief period before the fault feel very responsive and fast then will start hesitating badly and sometimes stalling when at idle, if...

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Last post by darrenp
06 Sep 2002, 04:08
trailing arms - xantia

by Aubrey Smith » 06 Sep 2002, 04:35

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Hi
When i did my rear trailing arms bearing on my Xantia 94 D i used a deep socket to go through the centre of the sprial, make sure that the sprial is lose and not fixed to the body.And when i did my trailing arms i left the brake pipe connected to the brake calipers.
Best of Luck
Aubrey Smith

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folks,
regarding my privious posting about rear trailing arm bearing replacment. is it advisable to remove the hydralic spiral located before the 24mm nut??, or using a 24mm deep socket to go throught the centre of the sprial??, if possiable.

i will be spraying the nut a couple of days before i start the work, so the wd40 can penetrate all the...

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06 Sep 2002, 02:25
Catalytic converter

by shaunthesheep » 05 Sep 2002, 20:44

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jemboyd,
i think you will find that it's attached to the front part of the exhaust system in between the exhaust outlet pipes (downpipes), and the middle section of the exhaust. it should have a heatsheild round it.
dom

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Can someone tell me where the catalytic converter is located in a Xantia 2.0i? I plan to remove mine so that I can use leaded fuel which is cheaper in my country.

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05 Sep 2002, 17:32
red l.e.d. on xantia sx 1.8

by gjb02 » 05 Sep 2002, 05:23

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Only a guess, it may have something to do with the Airbag or possibly the alarm. Does the light go out the same time as the Airbag light on the dash?(Diagnostic indicator) Or if it's linked to the alarm, does it flash when you're out of the car and the alarm is set, alternatively if you haven't got a keypad immobiliser, it could be linked to the...

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Hi there, I have a small red light on my steering wheel, just below the mute button for the radio. this only lights when I first switch on the ignition for a few seconds, and then goes out. The hand book does'nt mention this light. Does anybody out there know what it's for?

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Last post by kathbert
05 Sep 2002, 04:32
Xantia 1.8i high fuel consumption

by shaunthesheep » 04 Sep 2002, 23:13

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andrew,
have you checked the air filter?, also any idea if the fuel filter has been changed? as both of these can affect fuel consumption.
dom

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Used to have a Citroen BX TD, recently got a Xantia 1.8i 16V N reg. Runs wonderfully, suspension if fine, but it is really eating the fuel, nowhere near the fuel consumption the specs say....
Would be really grateful for any ideas, I only know the basics abouts cars, so please fire away!
Regards
Andrew
Edited by - Andrew1967 on 04 Sep 2002...

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04 Sep 2002, 22:08
How to make a sphere removal tool

by allmond » 22 Sep 2002, 02:10

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Kevin
Made the tool today. 20 minutes to make the tool, 20 seconds to get the spheres off. It's ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!
I did two rear spheres on the Xantia. Before I made the tool I tried to budge them with filter tools etc. I've done a few rear spheres on BX's and Xantias and have usually managed them but always with a bit of a struggle. Having...

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As GSF say the Andyspares sphere removal tool is not available, I hope they won't mind if I give details of how I made one. This was cheap and easy to make and a moderate tap with a hammer loosened a sphere which had broken several straps, chains and a wire rope.
Get a 10mm threaded steel bar from a DIY store, mine cost about a £1 for a metre....

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Last post by clarkekd
04 Sep 2002, 15:20
What's your favourite Citroen and why?

by vanny » 03 Sep 2002, 23:04

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For me it would be a BX
Been travelling round in the current one for 11years so it kinda grows on ya.
Aspirations to eventualy have a race worthy BX 16v.
Favourite aspect has got to be the tow bar (look left!), and the ride is amazing when its fully working (travlling in Frauds these days make me want to throw up!)
Would i have another Citroen? So...

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At the risk of sounding like a sad case yet again, here goes. No particular order, and each one has some good and bad points
2CV6 FOR Great fun, easy to work on (cut my mechanical and welding teeth on them), reliable, fairly economical, easy to insure
AGAINST Have to be handy with the Mig and be good at changing chassis. Not great in accidents.I...

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Last post by Jon
03 Sep 2002, 22:09
hydraulic pump seals - update

by RichardW » 03 Sep 2002, 13:28

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Dom,
I don't understand how you managed to change the seals without removing the belt??
Removing the belt is not that bad - depends on whether you've got air con or not (on a TD anyway). With air con you have a spring loaded tensioner which you need to lock up before you take the belt off - this is the most difficult bit, as there is no room. You...

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hi folks,
just to let you all know that i replaced two of the 'o' rings under the torx bolts on my hydraulic pump, i did'nt manage to stop the weeping, but did manage to slow it down also found out that it's leaking from the front plate (plate next to pulley).
NOTE for all you who want to attemped this task be very careful, lots of little bits,...

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Last post by shaunthesheep
03 Sep 2002, 02:31
Where can I get a sphere tool ???

by Dave1 » 02 Sep 2002, 22:11

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I use a pipe wrench. Snap-on do a good one and I do believe it is in the price range you mention. You can use it for other things too.
Dave

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Andyspares have a part number N98766 for a sphere removal tool but GSF say theres none in stock and they cannot get one. Does anyone know where I can get one ? (preferably not more than about £30)

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Last post by clarkekd
02 Sep 2002, 21:44
Xantia Suspension

by NiSk » 02 Sep 2002, 19:59

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Strap wrenches are pretty useless for sphere removal. For the front spheres, you need at least a chain wrench, preferably a proper sphere remover (see GSF). If you ever get round to the rear spheres, these can be real bu**ers! Don't release hydraulic presure until you have cracked the joint, otherwise you can end up screwing the hydraulic pipes...

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My Xantia is bouncing at the front as if there is no damping at all. Is this a symptom of bad spheres ? I thought when they wore out the ride was supposed to be too hard rather than too soft ?
I got some replacement spheres from GSF but cannot get the old ones off. I used a strap wrench but kept breaking straps. Should it be this hard ? Have I...

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Last post by clarkekd
02 Sep 2002, 19:41
Xantia Suspension

by clarkekd » 02 Sep 2002, 19:41

My Xantia is bouncing at the front as if there is no damping at all. Is this a symptom of bad spheres ? I thought when they wore out the ride was supposed to be too hard rather than too soft ?
I got some replacement spheres from GSF but cannot get the old ones off. I used a strap wrench but kept breaking straps. Should it be this hard ? Have I...

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Last post by clarkekd
02 Sep 2002, 19:41
94 Xantia Sx Rear Suspension Collapse

by alan s » 02 Sep 2002, 17:01

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I'd say you've got problems with the rear height corrector or more likely, the linkages to it are either stuck or broken.
Either way, not a big problem. Suggest you start off by checking out various posts on Common faults & Fixes on this forum and then scanning through the archives on this (Citroen) forum.
Alan S

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I had my rear suspension spheres replaced 6 months ago due to hard ride. Recently the STOP warning light has come on a few times and I have had to top up the hydraulic fluid, but no leakage is apparent. Now the rear suspension has sagged to the lowest position and is hard. If you raise the suspension to its full height the rear raises, but when...

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Last post by Greg Savage
02 Sep 2002, 15:32
Xantia Suspension (again.. yawn...sorry regulars)

by shaunthesheep » 02 Sep 2002, 03:09

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russ,
it sounds like your front spheares are knacked.
dom

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Hi guys,
First off thanks for your help with my ZX niggle. I realise I need to make constructive contributions back on this to return the favour but right now I'm rather worried about my mothers car and would really appreciate some answers, although as it's not my vehicle and I live elsewhere I'm not 100% on the history of it all. It's a tired L...

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Last post by russellfowden
02 Sep 2002, 02:37
Query on ZX ENGINE swop 1.9 TD

by russellfowden » 02 Sep 2002, 02:44
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According to the Haynes manual for my ZX TD the lump itself has uprated pistons, conrods and so on so I'd imagine it would be real hassle to rebuild a non turbo block to this spec. I know recon turbo units are pretty pricey but that would seem to be your best option. For God's sake don't fit a non-turbo engine, a ZX with one of those is absolutely...

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Hi..
Ive seen a couple of discussions on ZX engine swops - but have 2 questions...
I could do with knowing if I can fit a non-turbo'd engine into my ZX TD - and then fit up the Turbo of the car - if you understand... ie, would it be too much for the non turbo'd engine - Therefore - do I have to find an engine that was originally Turbo'd.... ?...
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Last post by mg46783
02 Sep 2002, 02:22
Regulator

by shaunthesheep » 06 Sep 2002, 02:37

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andy,
would it happening to be leaking at the end nearest the battery?
dom

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Hi Everyone
I have LHM fluid leaking from the bottom of the regulator. I assume its the regulator, the Accumulator is attached to it. The fluid is coming from the joint between the regulator and the bolted on bit at the bottom with a pipe coming out of it. Does anyone know what this part is called and whether I can get a gasket for it?
I need to...

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Last post by andy99
01 Sep 2002, 23:15
Xantia ABS ECU pin numbers

by David Goddard » 02 Sep 2002, 00:17

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Brilliant info!
I read some where (an XM article, I think) that an ellusive fault was traced to a bad soldered joint in the ECU module. One of the multi-pins to the pcb. When you took yours apart, can you get to any of the connector pins to check that they are OK. (As you can tell I have a problem - the sensors are OK. I checked the green relay -...

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Here are the pin numbers on my Xantia td abs ecu (1994).
1 & 6 f.o.s. sensor
15 & 30 f.n.s. sensor
29 & 31 r.o.s. sensor
28 & 19 r.n.s. sensor
11 earth
13 to abs relay terminal 30
16 earth
22 feed from brake pedal
24 earth
25 diagnostic socket
27 diagnostic socket
32 abs relay terminal 85
33 abs relay terminal 86 & 12v feed from fuse 6
37...

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Last post by higgy
01 Sep 2002, 22:01
xantia air bag

by Dave Burns » 01 Sep 2002, 19:37

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If it say's air bag on the wheel then there will be one, your warning light bulb may be shot.
The same controller for the air bag also fires the charges in the seatbelt pre-tentioners, look under the seat's and you should see orange coloured cables fastened to the underside with orange connectors on them.
These connectors are famous for causing...

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could anyone tell me if my xantia 1.8 m reg has an air bag? Although air bag is printed on the steering wheel, there does'nt seem to be any air bag warning lights etc. which would lead me to believe that the print work is standard on all xantias steering wheels, even though an air bag may not necessarly be fitted.

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Last post by kathbert
01 Sep 2002, 19:05
Citroen BX Spheres (replacement)

by alan s » 01 Sep 2002, 17:18

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Welcome aboard mate.
Second hand spheres as such are a game of Russian Roulette. You can buy reconditioned or regassed spheres but in case you aren't aware, spheres may all look the same (ie) green round steel balls, but they do vary. There is a varience in capacity (400 & 500cc) pressure and damper size. Don't be put off by this, it really is...

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Can anyone tell me how to replace the spheres on a BX. Is it a job I can do myself or does it have to go to the garage?
Is it possible to fit second hand ones?

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Last post by jollyjay14
01 Sep 2002, 15:45
A/C Fans and Glove Box Removal

by andycarter » 22 Aug 2003, 02:38

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left hand thread. Doh! that why I couldn't gerrit off.

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Hi All,
Some info to maybe save you some head scratching. Xantia petrol 1.9i 16v LX 1997 with A/C.
Air con fans, at front of radiator, with philips head screws in centre of fan. For removal of fans - screws are left hand thread.
Glove box removal requires unsticking and removal of cloth base in glovebox. This then will allow access through 2...

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Last post by lozian
01 Sep 2002, 12:13
ZX engine transplant

by Jon » 02 Sep 2002, 14:24

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Well, its possible, but is it worth the hassle?
Provided the ZX you wish to use for the conversion car has an XU series engine (ie 1.6/1.8/1.9/2.0 petrol or 19D/19TD) then yes, you could fit a 2.0 turbo (XU10J2TE) or BX 16v (XU9J4) as the external dimensions of the XU series engines are all the same.
But (and a big but)think of the hassle....

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Has anybody fitted an XM 2.0 Turbo engine into a ZX? If so how easy was it and was it worth the effort? Alternatively has anybody fitted an MI16 lump from a BX? I have heard this is the better engine but would appreciate any advice before I start ripping the car apart!!
Cheers
Chris

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Last post by Chrisk
01 Sep 2002, 03:11
ABS help!!!

by NiSk » 02 Sep 2002, 12:25

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Sounds like youv'e got relay problems. Try and locate which relay is buzzing; remove it and check the condition of the connectors. If possible exhange it for another relay and see if the buzzing goes away. If it does, the relay was at fault, if not, then it's the operating voltage to the relay that is causing the buzzing.
//NiSk

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I had one of the ABS sensors replaced at the garage a week ago every thing was fine for a day or two then the ABS light started to stay on again, first intermittently then after a couple of days permanently. I was told at the garage that the fault would be with one of the other sensors and not a faulty new sensor (the garage didn’t check the...

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Last post by p.rourke
01 Sep 2002, 02:48
ABS basic info needed.

by vanny » 31 Aug 2002, 21:53

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Hi Alan
I have no idea about ABS, but try this link, its not the be all but it may help (if you havent already got it of course!!).
Let me know in a week or so how you get on, looks like im off to the wreckers, so i can get pictures/rip apart anything you need to know more about!

Vanny
Merseyside, UK
[email protected]

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We recently bought a BX 16V series one that had been on fire (petrol fire) under the bonnet.
As you can imagine, this does not do all that much good for the wiring and associated bits & pieces that reside there. It didn't take all that long to get the car up & running quite reliably with most things going as they should, however, the owner, my #1...

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Last post by alan s
31 Aug 2002, 16:23
front wheel bearings

by Dave Burns » 31 Aug 2002, 16:27

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Fortunatly I haven't had to do a wheel bearing for some time, the last one I did was on a 205 diesel.
Not only can they be a bugger but can be a very great bugger depending on machining tolerances as they are an interferance fit in the hub carrier, not to mention corrosion.
I have a range of puller's so was able to do the job still on the car, it...

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ive got a whining front wheel bearing,noisy going round bends car done 97,000 miles haynes rag says should last life of car???? anyway are they a bugger to do diy im capable but do i need any pullers and such. any advise would be appreciated.

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Last post by marco1
31 Aug 2002, 14:49
xm display

by NiSk » 02 Sep 2002, 12:18

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Right, first check the fuses - the XM uses 3 fuses to determine the language of the display. There's a chance that a previous owner didn't like the messages he was getting on the display (for example: ABS system out of order).
I think it's fuses 10 - 13, but check in the owners handbook for your car.
//NiSk

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i have a 1995 xm with most of the extras.the dot matrix display on the dash doesn't work. all that appears are occasional meaningless dots.any suggestions anybody?

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Last post by marski
31 Aug 2002, 04:01
Play in steering wheel

by Dave Burns » 31 Aug 2002, 01:16

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While sorting the airbag fault out on my Xant I noticed some play at the top of the shaft, wanting to investigate it I half heartedly tried to prize the oil seal out but couldn't grab it, after feeling the shaft again the play was gone so something had been upset.
It only lasted a few day's and its now back again but in those few day's I had...

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Does anyone know where I can get a new steering column for a 1995 Xantia TD SX? as there is play at the steering wheel bush. I have investigated but it seem you can't just replace the bush as I have done before with other cars, you need a complete column. I am unhappy because the car has only done 46000 miles and it is an MOT failable fault.
apt

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Last post by andyturner
30 Aug 2002, 20:55
Squealing belts and hot oil !!

by alan s » 30 Aug 2002, 16:45

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Sorry about the e-mail...I'm having nightmares with it at the moment; one day it works, then it doesn't, then it does, and so on ad infinitum
These types of problems are always a bit of a hit & miss affair. My initial thought was pressure regulator and I still tend that way. Are you sure that this P/R is definitely not faulty? The reason I say...

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I contacted the forum a while back about a squealing drive belt on the HP pump on
my BX.
I made the time old mistake of selling the car to a friend of mine, and he is again having the problem. I must add that the reason I washed my hands of the car (finally) was that the clutch went, and the noise then stopped completely. I thought (wrongly) that...

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Last post by tcook
30 Aug 2002, 04:22
ZX/306 GLOW PLUGS

by NiSk » 30 Aug 2002, 12:58

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According to my BERU catalogue, the ZX turbo had one model of glowplug from March 1991 until April 1994 and another from May 1994 onwards.
The 306 XRDT and XTDT only has one model listed; from 1993 onwards, and that's the same type as the ZX from May 94 onwards.
//NiSk

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Dear All,
Finally swapped over engine from 306 to ZX. Not too tricky, only had to swap over a couple of water pipes. The 306 engine had no oil level sensor - weird. Just a quick question though. Are the glow plugs for the 306 and ZX turbo diesel engines the same (resistance wise)?
Cheers.

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Last post by buddster
29 Aug 2002, 23:29
Diesel Injectors

by Dave Burns » 30 Aug 2002, 02:17

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Do you mean engine oil, if so then no.
Do you mean diesel oil (fuel), if so then possible.

Either way don't touch them yourself other than removing them from the engine, their opening pressure is precicely set, if you disturb them your engine will sound like a bag of chisles, if you have to replace one you should replace them all for the same...

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Hi peeps
Problem with a 19RD BX (1.9 XUD9 engine)
I have a feeling that one of my injectors/injector seals is shot. There is oil about an inch up the second injector and over the front of the engine, but not on the other injectors.
Does this sound like the injector is to blame? Is it possible to replace just the seals? how easy/impossible is it to...

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Last post by vanny
29 Aug 2002, 22:34
Shudder on tapping brakes lightly

by andy99 » 30 Aug 2002, 01:36

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I had the same problem on my xantia but then it went away. On my last car the same problem was warped discs. But im not too sure what the problem is here. May be its something to do with the accumulator sphere?? (that was only a rough guess, so dont laugh if im completely wrong!!)
Maybe Dave knows, if he reads this, He's the expert!

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My citroen xantia 1995 16 valve 1.8 litre has a shudder when braking. I changed the front discs and brake pads and it improved significantly. However after a few miles drive the problem seems to be returning. Could it be the brakes need to bleed. My mechanic friend does not think that it is the problem. The shudder seems to get worse when brakig...

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Last post by [email protected]
29 Aug 2002, 14:59
Sphere removal tool

by Zummerman » 29 Aug 2002, 20:12

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Hi Chris,
I paid about £30 for the Pleiades version about a year ago. It arrived the day after I ordered. It's magic and had the rear spheres off my XM very quickly when all other devices had failed. Sorry I've got no experience of the Andyspares version but I suspect it's a similar thing.

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Hello all again,
A sphere change is looming as my ride quality isn't the best at present, along with rear height corrector cleaning, flushing etc.
So, I think this time I shall buy a real removal tool (to save some cursing and broken chain wrenches). Understandably the pleiades band wrench sounds an appropriate decision - does anyone know the...

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Last post by Chris Peddie
29 Aug 2002, 01:34
Another intermittant interior fan?

by NiSk » 29 Aug 2002, 18:09

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If you have the simple version of the A/C (i.e. not ECC)then a common fault is the two drive transistors for the fan. They are darlington pairs and burn out if you are unlucky. They sit on a circuit board behind the control panel. I think Radiospares can match them.
//NiSk

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Hello all,
My interior fan (or blower motor, depending where you're from) has become intermittant again ('96 TDLX with A/C). The ignition switch, being the obvious answer was replaced not long ago when the problem last surfaced so isn't likely to be the cause. Wiggling the key doesn't help.
So, what is the next most likely answer?? Assuming I...

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Last post by Chris Peddie
29 Aug 2002, 01:28
Wobbly ZX Speedo Needle

by volcane305 » 29 Aug 2002, 02:21

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Hi I've seen three zx speedos wobble badly at around 60-70 mph. I first changed the cable which helped a little I don't know why. The problem was finally sorted by replacing the unit on the gear box. On my own car I just took the unit apart and 'cleaned' it a little which helped.

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Annoys me. I've changed the speedo head, same result so must be cable or drive from gearbox. Is this a regular one? Anyone know what it is likely to be? Understand wobbly speedo quite a common Citroen problem....
Cheers all,
Russ

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Last post by russellfowden
28 Aug 2002, 23:11
Door Lock for ZX - Volcane

by MiX » 29 Aug 2002, 06:20

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Just contact your local citroen dealer. They will code the new lock with your existing key. So you only need one key. At least that's what I did when i replaced mine.
-Jarle

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Over the weekend someone broke into my ZX and damaged the driver side door lock. Now it does not work - well it can't lock from inside or out. Does anyone know where I can get a new lock and will that mean have a new key just for the driver side door and the old (former) key for the ignition and passenger door?
Solly

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Last post by ale2104p
28 Aug 2002, 22:30
Xantia ABS light staying on

by alan s » 28 Aug 2002, 18:22

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I would say FOS is the culprit. Regards the readings, I wouldn't lose too much sleep over them as my personal thoughts rightly or wrongly would be that if the balance are pretty even, then it is fair to assume they are all OK.
When you replace the sensor, I suggest that you clean the serrated wheel on the one being replaced and the other three as...

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The ABS light on my 1995 TD SX is staying on.Looking back through previous postings I found very useful info posted by Dave Goddard (thanks Dave)Using the info given by Dave I tested the wheel sensors with a meter at the multipin plug end.The results are:-
F.N.S. pins 15 & 30 =1089ohms
F.O.S. pins 1 & 6 = 0 (no reading)
R.N.S. pins 28 & 19...

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Last post by den
28 Aug 2002, 16:09
xantia 1.9td dying

by Dave Burns » 28 Aug 2002, 04:17

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A work mate had this happen regular on his TD SX Rreg. usually when he stopped for fuel, the short stop you also speak of, the car wouldn't start again under its own steam but curiously enough would start with a jump, even though it was being turned over fast enough by its own battery.
The cure was to replace the electronic's concerning anti-theft...

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hi,
just found the forum and am looking for help.my car has started dying on shopping type trips.i can drive for 30miles (or more)stop for an hour or more but on the return trip if i want to stop off the problems begin,if the stop is for 5 min.or so. the car starts fine drives for 100yds./1 mile then dies until sufficient time seems to pass for it...

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Last post by stewart_c
28 Aug 2002, 02:23
Xantia hop in brake pedal

by Dave Burns » 28 Aug 2002, 04:24

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Check this thread out.

Dave

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I have a 1994 Citroen Xantia with a slow hop in the brake pedal. The brakes come on and off slowly and can be felt in the pedal. The abs is working correctly, and anyway the hop is too slow. Front discs are not at fault as they are new and the hop is there when the car is stopped. It feels like a hydraulic problem. Anyone any ideas?

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Last post by Eugene
28 Aug 2002, 02:20
Xantia hop in brake pedal

by shaunthesheep » 28 Aug 2002, 05:46

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eugene,
have your car had any hydralic work done recently??,
if yes lloks like you might have air traped in the brake circurt look in a haynes manual for how to bleed brake circuit as it does'nt self bleed it self unlike the rest of the system.
let me know of any up dates
dom

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I have a 1994 Citroen Xantia with a slow hop in the brake pedal. The brakes come on and off slowly and can be felt in the pedal. The abs is working correctly, and anyway the hop is too slow. Front discs are not at fault as they are new and the hop is there when the car is stopped. It feels like a hydraulic problem. Anyone any ideas?

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Last post by Eugene
28 Aug 2002, 02:20
Xantia hop in brake pedal

by NiSk » 28 Aug 2002, 12:44

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Is the hop in the brake pedal connected to any clicking from the accumulator sphere regulator? Could be that your sphere's flat and you're feeling the pulses from the hyr. pump?
Otherwise it sounds like a fault in the ABS hydraulic regulator. Could be worthwhile checking earthing points and all ABS electrical connectors for bad contact.
//NiSk

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I have a 1994 Citroen Xantia with a slow hop in the brake pedal. The brakes come on and off slowly and can be felt in the pedal. The abs is working correctly, and anyway the hop is too slow. Front discs are not at fault as they are new and the hop is there when the car is stopped. It feels like a hydraulic problem. Anyone any ideas?

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Last post by Eugene
28 Aug 2002, 02:20
Xantia 1.8 (8v)

by Dave Burns » 28 Aug 2002, 04:40

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The clicking sound is the regulator cutting in/out, can be caused by flat (lost its charge of high pressure gas) accumulator sphere, or a generally worn hygraulic system causing internal leakage, though a looked after car with less than 150 000 miles on it should have a pretty good hydraulic system still.
The sphere which will require re-gassing...

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Can someone please help. i own a 94 1.8(8v), the car has been fine, regularly serviced etc, but suddenly the car is running like a bag of bolts- missing, backfiring, smell of petrol when outside the car the trouble is that it is intermittant. i have also noticed that the car is clicking a lot more than it used to? is the suspension in need of some...

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Last post by Jockh
27 Aug 2002, 22:51
Xantia rear suspension HARD

by Jon » 27 Aug 2002, 22:00

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OK,
You do need 2 N45366 REAR SPHERE-NEW XANTIA 1.9TD/2L NON HYD Hatchback, thats the easy bit.
People get confused by the other one at the back.
Heres how to make it easy.
1 )A Centre Rear Sphere (N45354) is only fitted to Xantia's with Hydractive suspension (commonly VSX models)and they have a switch inside the car to switch into Sports mode...

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Hi.
Today I bought a used Xantia. LX 1.9 TD 5 door hatch 1996 (P).I believe the following problems are related, and I hope someone here can give me advice.
The rear suspension on both wheels is really very hard. There is very little give when load is added and the right is bad enough to bring about spinal damage. :)
The second point is : the...

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Last post by Smokin
27 Aug 2002, 21:40
ZX Volcane electricals

by Jon » 27 Aug 2002, 17:09

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The 1st problem that you mention is normally caused by the failure of the door switch on the driver's side, that ot the connection to it is corroded (quite common).
As regards the horn problem, what happens is that the trumpets become blocked up with road dirt etc. The only solution is to either fit new trumpets and piping to the existing...

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Hi,
I've developed quite a simple fault with my ZX Volcane (TD), but before I start pulling things to bits, I wondered if anybody has seen this before. The symptoms are:
1 When i open either front door, the cabin lights don't come on.
2 If I leave the headlights on and open a door, the warning tone does not operate.
I don't think its a door switch...

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Last post by Chris_L
27 Aug 2002, 16:54
hydralic pump seal & brake piston tool

by NiSk » 27 Aug 2002, 12:40

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I dunno which is cheaper, a pair of gloves or the brake insertion tool (laugh) . . . however, if your going to keep Citroëns in the family, the tool saves a lot of anguish (and possible seal and disc damage).
//NiSk

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hi folks,
a while ago i wrote to ask about replacing the hydralic pump seals (6 torx bolts). i've found out that two are leaking (front face) lots of tacumn powder used!! is there anyway to replace all six 'o' rings without removal of the altenator??.
also the grooves on the brake pistons is it worth me getting the flat bladed tool used to retract...

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Last post by shaunthesheep
27 Aug 2002, 06:21
auxiliary drivebelt

by alan s » 27 Aug 2002, 05:28

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Dave,
I suspect you are talking about the tensioner on the timing belt? if so I have no doubt that Haynes is talking about a Seems tester (they usually do) which although is probably doing it by the book has a few flaws not the least of which from what I've seen & heard, would be either finding one or finding one that still works and someone who...

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hi all, i need to replace the tensioner pulley on my Xantia which seems to be a straight forward job apart from the haynes manual suggests that the belt has to be set by a special electronic tool to tension the belt,has any one done this without this tool cheers dave

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Last post by davethewheel
27 Aug 2002, 04:38
Anti Sink

by shaunthesheep » 27 Aug 2002, 06:11

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andy,
what type of xantia have you got??, and what year??
dom

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Are the anti sink spheres supposed to stop the car from sinking even the slightest bit once the engine is turned off, or just stop it sinking all the way to the bottom? My xantia sinks a bit at the back when the ignition is turned off. The amount it sink varies, but I always have to wait for the back to come up when I start up. Is this normal or...

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Last post by andy99
27 Aug 2002, 02:40
Andyspares Online Shop

by Dave Burns » 26 Aug 2002, 03:47

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Yes Andy, you are getting confused, the sphere you point out is in fact the Hydractive centre sphere, it does say so in the sphere chart.
Certain XM's and Xantia's use the same sphere's for some function's including the main accumulator sphere, two different car's same part, not unusual.
Which sphere is it that you are after, what model of car....

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Im getting confused with the online shop. For instance, if I go to the Hydraulic Section of the Xantia. In there is listed many spheres in particular one with the part number N45354 and is listed as the xantia rear sphere. HOWEVER in the downloaded brochure this is listed as the XM centre sphere. As far as I can tell N45354 is not needed on the...

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Last post by andy99
26 Aug 2002, 02:46
How many spheres have i got?

by Dave Burns » 25 Aug 2002, 18:00

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Only the hydras have 7, Activas have 8 if i'm not mistaken.
Hydractive cars have a switch on the console between the seats.
Dave
Oops, technically they are all accumulators, but yes the front centre one is the main accumulator and is screwed on to the regulator.
Edited by - Dave Burns on 25 Aug 2002 13:02:11
Edited by - Dave Burns on 25 Aug 2002...

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How many spheres does the 1.9TD (1995) have. I have counted six. (2 front, 2 rear and 1 front centre) Is the front centre one the accumulator?? Some people on here are refering to 7 spheres, but i cant find it. Im not sure if i Have hydractive suspension. The car sometimes sinks when i turn off, but most times it stays up.
Cheers

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Last post by andy99
25 Aug 2002, 17:55
Xantia aerial

by shaunthesheep » 26 Aug 2002, 23:42

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dave, you don't have to remove all the head lining, just the two sun visors at the front & clips. you will need a torx bit set, 8mm socket. i needed to replce mine cause the aerial was snapped, NOTE: when undoing the 8mm nut from the aerial base it is worth using a spare 8mm socket taped to the inside of the roof, to retain the nut in location for...

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hi all , my Xantia td radio will not hold station even on strong stations ,has any one replaced the aerial on a Xantia the haynes manuel suggests you have to remove the head lining (is this true)also does any one know the price of a new one ,cheers dave

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Last post by davethewheel
25 Aug 2002, 04:28
Xantia brake pedal

by Dave Burns » 25 Aug 2002, 20:22

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Very five spanner difficult according to Haynes, entire facia has to come out, there has to be a risk that the pushrod will not line up with the brake valve before its worth going in, thats just my opinion though.
Dave

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hi all, my Xantia td has quite a lot of sideways play on the brake pedal,are there replaceable bushings in there and if so is it a difficult job cheers dave

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25 Aug 2002, 03:32

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