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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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I have made a minor change to our Cloudflare configuration, which could have triggered a challenge for guest (no logged-in) users when they attempted to view images.

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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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Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

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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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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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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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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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New radiator

by JohnD » 23 Nov 2001, 00:13

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Hi lara - If it's a radiator for BXTD you're looking for, Andyspares list them but it's a wacking 180 quid. You need to be sure that you need it!!

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I am still having problems with overheating, tried every thing, bled twice with header tank. It has been suggested that I need a new radiator. Have tried find a part but no luck. Has anyone got one spare or ideas of how to get one?
Thanks
lara stowers

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22 Nov 2001, 23:24
head gasket

by Dave Burns » 23 Nov 2001, 02:51

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Hi Lara, if the bx turbo is anything like the zx turbo then removing the head in situ can be an unpleasant task but by no means impossible, it is however worth considering the condition of the clutch and water pump at high mileage and give some thought to removing the lump and replacing those aswell if they have seen long service, it's much more...

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I am planning to replace my head gasket on a 1989 1.7 turbo diesel Bx. It seems fairly simple in the book. Can anyone tell me of any problems e.g. siezed nuts and bolts, resealing the turbo, do I need to get the head checked and skimmed etc?
lara stowers

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22 Nov 2001, 23:20
ZX Clock

by thew » 20 Dec 2001, 01:37

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Yes!!
Just lever out the clock surround, (carefully, don't damage the dash) and unscrew the clock. The bulb is a little twisty fit affair, cost's 40p takes 2 mins.
Horray, the only 2 minute job ever carried out on a Citroen!!

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As the days grow shorter and the long dark nighhts draw in my 1997 1.4 ZX has decided to make it darker still by not having a backlight to the dashboard mounted clock.the clock itself works perfectly but I can only see it during the day!
Is there anyway of either repairing or replacing the existing clock without demolishing the dash?
Thanks in...

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20 Nov 2001, 22:55
Size of spanner

by Dave Burns » 20 Nov 2001, 03:06

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They should be 8mm though they can go slightly undersize due to corrosion, if so try 5/16 AF this is slightly down on 8mm, a better idea would be to invest in a set of flared nut spanners rather than use plain open ended ones, they are less likely to damage the nut.
Good luck
Dave

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What size of spanner do I need to undo the hydro pipes on my xantia. 7mm is small 8mm is big and I dont think they make 1/2 sizes. Is it a special Citroen size?

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19 Nov 2001, 16:04
Size of spanner

by loe hofmans » 22 Nov 2001, 12:59

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Hello
It's absolutely a 8 mm, i think you have a littlebit of corrosion at the screws.
push them with a little hamer on de screws and remove the pipes
Good Luck
Loe

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What size of spanner do I need to undo the hydro pipes on my xantia. 7mm is small 8mm is big and I dont think they make 1/2 sizes. Is it a special Citroen size?

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19 Nov 2001, 16:03
SINKING FEELING

by loe hofmans » 20 Nov 2001, 18:22

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TO BE EFFECTIVE ON STARTING (I THOUGHT THERE WAS AN ANTI-SINK FITTED) MAYBE THIS IS WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES.
I HAVE SPRAYED THE HEIGHT CORRECTOR LINKAGE WITH WD40, WHICH SEEMED TO HELP SLIGHTLY FOR A WHILE.
JON

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CAN ANYONE HELP. MY 1996 (31/12/96) REGISTERED 1.9 TD HAS STARTED TO RISE & FALL AT THE REAR WHEN SAT AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. REAR SPHERES WERE CHANGED 2000 MILES AGO. ALSO TAKES A WHILE FOR THE REAR TO RISE & BRAKES TO BE EFFECTIVE ON STARTING (I THOUGHT THERE WAS AN ANTI-SINK FITTED) MAYBE THIS IS WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES.
I HAVE SPRAYED THE HEIGHT...

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19 Nov 2001, 08:41
xantia lhm leak

by Dave Burns » 20 Nov 2001, 02:47

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Does this pipe come from the bottom of the regulator, if so this is the return from the pump to the reservoir and is low pressure, a jubilee clip can be used on this pipe, the pipe you described in your earlier post on this subject is at high pressure and will resist any attempt at a diy repair.
Good luck
Dave

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I have fluid leaking out of the hose which is to the right side of the sphere at the front of the engine The hose has a white line runnig along is length up to the main resovoir,also has green/yellow band around it. Does anybody know if hydraulic crimps at hose ends are remakeable or is it a new part

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Last post by AllenR
18 Nov 2001, 16:00
ZX 1.4i problems starting in cold days

by grama » 18 Nov 2001, 15:08

Hi all,
I've recently bought a Citroen ZX 1.4i. On hot days when i turn the ingition key I start the car normally (in 1-2 sec time.) , but on cold days and cold engine when i turn the ignition on it needs at least 3 or more seconds and it takes so long time for the car to start.
During these 3 or more sec. all i hear is the eletromotor/ignition...

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18 Nov 2001, 15:08
hydractive suspension XANTIA

by loe hofmans » 16 Nov 2001, 21:07

hello,
does anybody know why my friends car (2.0 8v 1993) with all spheres new (7x)keeps hard
I checked the hydr.fuses also under the hood!
The electric valves seems to work but he has no soft mode only stiff and hard it's no citroen anymore
The height is ok
Lowest normaal or high position works perfect
I changed the hydr computer no effects...

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16 Nov 2001, 21:07
Pierburg carb problem

by jonnyboy » 21 Nov 2001, 10:22

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Sounds to me like carb problems ! Had a similar one with a MK11 Astra (Pierburg Carb)which I cured with a carb recon kit for about £15. possibly dirt in one of the jets, when cold, metal contracts taking the jets below any tolerance levels especially if partially blocked. Have you tried spraying the carb throat with cleaner when throttle held part...

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I'm new here so Hi everbody
We've had various BX and XMs in the family but this problem has us foxed.
BX 1.9 with carburettor is difficult to start (getting worse as winter comes) then runs fine for 15mins or so before hesitating on part throttle and getting worse until undriveable. Full throttle works but it'll try to stall otherwise.
Local...

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16 Nov 2001, 01:13
xm heated mirrors

by Dave Burns » 15 Nov 2001, 05:03

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See if there is juice (and earth) to the element, if so you need a new glass, if not trace the wiring back untill you find it, don't know about the visors but why would they be illuminated anyway, what purpose would it serve.
Good luck
Dave

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The right mirror does not heat but the left
one does any help of where to look,also is the sun visor internally illuminated ? if so they do not work either.

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Last post by jimbo
14 Nov 2001, 15:34
CCNL twente raid pictures

by citf » 14 Nov 2001, 04:43

The dutch Citroen club organised a raid through Twente / Holland. Over 50 Citroens turned up, took loads of pics, check them out at and click on EVENTS.
Greetings
Ron W Veltkamp
Veeringstraat 6
NL-1502 NL Zaandam
HOLLAND
BX19 TZi Break 91
ICQ: 82153464
Tel: +31 (0) 75 6318667
Fax: +31 (0) 75 7719059
E-mail: [email protected]
Websites: Citroen

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14 Nov 2001, 04:43
Xantia Alarm / Electrics issues

by Brian Roberts » 19 Nov 2001, 22:45

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If you read my related topics on my alarm problem, the indicator problem also made the red light flash, try removing fuse 17 (alarm positive)in the fuse panel to the right and down from the steering wheel. you could also have a relay problem like me.

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Some minor annoying gripes I've always had with my Xantia - can anyone shed light onto what they could be, or even just experianced the same?
* The red light on the dash that flashes when the alarm is armed is on continually with the ignition on. It's constantly glaring at me like a huge red somethings broken light when I'm driving!
* Immobiliser...

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13 Nov 2001, 07:00
Xantia Suspension + Steering

by pwatson » 14 Nov 2001, 01:38
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I'm no expert on this but I would suggest two things
1. The power steering will probably be back to normal when you have replaced the accumulator sphere-I think (unless the HP pump is U/S)
2. The front spheres are easy to replace. Yes, depressurise the system - lever down to minimum, and unscrew the 12mm bolt on the accumulator unit (just behind...

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Two questions, firstly the power steering on my 2.0 8v '95 Xantia doesn't seem as powered as it used to, infact it's pretty darn stiff. I can hear what I presume to be the rushing of fluid when turned as it's always done, but I swear it was much less stiff than it is now - what could be causing this?
Everything else seems to be normal except for...
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13 Nov 2001, 06:26
XM For Sale

by alab » 13 Nov 2001, 01:57

Hi all, I have a very nice G reg XM 2.0Sei for sale. Long MOT, good all round condition, £550, if anyones interested feel free to email me, [email protected] or reply to this. Car in Exeter. Al.

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13 Nov 2001, 01:57
xantia

by loe hofmans » 20 Nov 2001, 18:40

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YES I FOUND IT MYSELF
THE UNDERPRESSURE (ELECTRIC THING)SENSOR WAS NOT OK NOW I RESET THE MANAGEMENT COMP AND PUT A NEW ONE NO PROBS ANYMORE
MY XANTIA WITH NO KATALYSATOR
2.0 IS A FERRARY
GREATINGS LOE

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when i'm driving, I keep my accelerator with my foot in one stand
Then my engine ( 2.0 8v ) shocks when i put the accelerator down the car goes shocking faster (then I miss the acc power)
valves Ok, cilinder pressure OK,No falls air,
I measured several sensors OK,new labda sonde
does anyone know what to do
sorry for the bad english!
Thanks Loe

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12 Nov 2001, 01:07
Xantia Suspension.........Again !

by Dave Burns » 12 Nov 2001, 00:53

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Sounds like you have one or more shot suspension sphere(s), with the car on level ground and at normal ride height, bounce the car at all four corners, spheres that have gone bad wont give much and should be easily detectable, to drain lhm, lower the suspension to minimum and loosen the pressure relief screw (12mm) on the regulator, a hissing...

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Can somebody please answer the following questions.
My 95 Xantia 1.9d has a very hard ride whenever i hit minor bumps/undulations in the road it feels like a kick in the arse.
I have changed the accumulator sphere at the front as there were 10 clicks per min ! The clicks are gone but there is no improvement in ride.
LHM fluid levels are ok
Should...

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12 Nov 2001, 00:19
Handbrake stuck, car not moving!!

by caeclyd » 12 Nov 2001, 00:24

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Try Jacking the car up removing the rear wheels & gently tap around the rear drums with a hammer.It sounds as if the brake shoes have siezed onto the drum.

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Having not touched my Citroen ZX Avantage 1.4 for a number of months, I have come back to it and am unable to release the handbrake. The handle moves and is very loose but the brake is jammed and I can't move the car. Can anyone please advise how I might get out of this sticky situation?

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11 Nov 2001, 23:45
Xantia ABS Warining light stays on permanently

by alan s » 11 Nov 2001, 01:23

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Phil,
Here's a good site to look at for some ideas.
It relates to the BX but goes thru the troubleshooting procedure and in any case I think you'll find that the ABS on the BX and Xantia are very similar.

Alan S
Edited by - alans on 10 Nov 2001 20:25:01

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My car is a 97 Xantia 2.0l 16v.
My ABS light remains on after start up. Does anyone have any idea on a source of diagrams for the Xantia ABS? I am hoping that it is not the ECU as this is v - expensive.
Any ideas as to how to diagnose and proceed would be appreciated.
Phil
pdb

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11 Nov 2001, 00:37
ZX front suspension strut mounting split

by Dave Burns » 29 Nov 2001, 04:16

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Hi, noticed today that my n/s mounting is also split from the cut out to the rear bolt hole, going by the amount of rust round it it's been there for some time, car was tested in late August, bloke was strict but did'nt mention it, think he would have failed it if he'd seen it though.
Dave

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Hi,
I was giving my ZX 1.9 TD a check over today and noticed the front nearside suspension mount point under the bonnet has two splits. There are two splits in the metal work each running from a suspension strut mounting bolt to the cut out where the top of the suspension pokes through.
Does anybody know why this occurred? and is it an MOT...

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10 Nov 2001, 22:15
XANTIA

by pwatson » 11 Nov 2001, 01:43

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There are a few hydraulic hoses down there. But if it is just the hose why can't you just replace that? Why did bloke say whole unit had to be replaced? can you tell us which unit and why?
PhilW
Phil

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LHM LEAKING FROM FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. BEEN TOLD COMPLETE NEW FACTORY UNIT REQUIRED. ANYBODY CAN GIVE SUGGESTION ON HOW TO FIX

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10 Nov 2001, 17:12
2cv kangaroo juice????

by David.Cox » 19 Nov 2001, 07:19

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Pity nobody has replied before. Have only just come back to this forum after a break. I would strongly suspect the fuel pump, which may have its internal membrane/filter blocked partially. Doesn't cost much for new one though fitting is fiddly. Try taking off the rubber pipe from the fuel filter to the carb and turn engine over to see if fuel...

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help
have a 2cv charleston A reg
has an intermitent kangaroo impression fault
she starts no problem, but after a few metres
starts missing as if no fuel then firing missing.only for about 4 or 5 miles then drives fine.it might not happen again for 1,2,3,4,5 or more starts, then it will happen again.
points and timing have been done,fuel filter...

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08 Nov 2001, 03:29
ZX 1.4i

by andy hannett » 09 Nov 2001, 00:30

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Hi,
had a similar problem on my 405 a few years back and it turned out that the bearings at the top of the suspension turrets were knackered.
My steering made a clunking noise whenever you turned the wheel whether the car was moving or not.
Sorry to tell you but it involves a suspension removal, and you can guess the length of time it takes.
Hope...

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Hi, Help!!.
On left, and now right hand sweeps the steering/wheels, whatever, clunks away quite merrily. Not too high a revolution so i've no idea how it relates to wheel revs. Have been assured it's not worn cv joints but no other explanation given. Has been like that for a couple of years, but, damn annoying. Please, any sugestions as to avenues...

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Last post by mil
08 Nov 2001, 01:16
Tappets

by pwatson » 07 Nov 2001, 04:10

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Have never done the tappets myself - not had to on BXs that have doen 170,000 and 135,000 but know that they are adjusted with shims. This is covered in some detail in Haynes Cit Diesel manual. I could probably do a scan of relevant bits if you require. Others may be able to tell you how difficult it is to do in practice! Try BX messageboard if...

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Does a 1.7 xud engine turbo diesel have tappets/ valve clearances that need adjusting?
If so can someone give a brief description of how to do it and how often.
Thanks Lara
lara stowers

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06 Nov 2001, 04:52
smoky diesel

by eaudevie » 06 Nov 2001, 13:29

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I would take a look at the Cold Start Device. It is a sometimes called a 'Wax Stat' and is about 2 in Diameter and is mounted on your thomostat housing with a cable coming out of it. This is similar to an automatic choke on a petrol engine. It should move about 6-10mm from a cold engine and a hot engine it is either not working or is not adjusted...

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My 1.7 Turbo diesel BX estate, belchs out a lot of smoke (not blue) when starting. Also idles roughly has very little power, once warm goes fine. Have checked glow plugs, all glow red, have been using injector cleaner.
It has done 195,000 miles, could it need new injectors?
Seems like it is pumping in too much fuel, smell of unburnt fuel out of...

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Last post by lara
06 Nov 2001, 04:49
BX14RE Clutch Saga

by Jon » 06 Nov 2001, 17:19

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Would think that your problem probably lies with the clutch cable, these are notoriously bad on early BX14, and prone to stretching, siezing etc. The cable fault sounds like its probably causing the heavy clutch, and premature failure of same.
Also check the pedal gear, its common for the welds to break away, causing the clutch cable to operate at...

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Hi all
I have a citroen BX14RE MK2 early with the old laid back Visa type engine
and i have always needed legs like Arnold Schwarznegger to operate
the clutch. Anyway one day i was was driving along and the clutch
just failed and i could not even get it into gear. I had to stop the
engine and start it in gear to get home again.
So a local...

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Last post by markus
05 Nov 2001, 10:43
Brake band adjustment

by Jim Colla » 03 Nov 2001, 01:26

Does anybody know the procedure for brake band adjustment on an Auto 2.1 TD XM? Haynes are shy about automatic gearboxes. to them they are one of life's great mysteries. I have done this on Jags but can find no info for the XM

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03 Nov 2001, 01:26
Wax removal of AX bumpers

by Dave1 » 06 Nov 2001, 02:35

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Just a suggestion but it may be worthwhile having them bumpbers steam cleaned. The heat and pressure should remove the wax. Best make sure it will not dammage your bumpers!
Good Luck
Dave

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Has anybody made the mistake of trying to colour wax the textured bumpers on a AX? if so what thehel gets off the white residue that you simply can't get rid of? Have tried white spirit, 'de-solve it' , and a host of others but to no avail! help!!!!!!

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Last post by leovon1
02 Nov 2001, 23:47
air xantia

by JohnD » 01 Nov 2001, 23:32

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Have you tried going from high to low on the suspension several times, with a pause in between each movement?

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I replaced my brake valve and my back spheres (3x) and now the car is spongy ! Suspension and brake's. I let the air out at the back brakes and at the accumulator (screw). Is it possible that the screw (with plastic ring) at the brake valve is also to let the air out ??
Xantia 2.0 8v 1994
please let me know!

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Last post by loe hofmans
01 Nov 2001, 03:33
Engine Miss

by MDuff » 31 Oct 2001, 13:38

Hi,
I have a 1.8-16v Xantia SX with 32,000 km on the clock. Recently a slight engine miss has developed around 2000 rpm. The car has new plugs (the same as the original ones.
Any ideas as to the cause of this miss will be appreciated. Regards

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31 Oct 2001, 13:38
Bleeding fuel filter!

by Jon » 31 Oct 2001, 14:13

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I always slacken off the bleed screw at the bottom of the filter housing, then pump the primer a couple of times, the housing then starts to drain. Once you have removed the filter top cover, any diesel/water held in the housing will drain away
If rubber pipe is missing from bleed screw, be careful to ensure that the diesel does not drain through...

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Tried to drain water from the fuel filter on 1.9td Xantia using the drain screw supplied, but nothing came out. Do you have to use the rubber priming bulb to pump fuel out? Any ideas?

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Last post by neildp
31 Oct 2001, 03:26
Xantia Speedo transducer

by Brian Roberts » 31 Oct 2001, 00:39

Does anyone know of a source of supply for the electronic speedo transducer (gearbox end) that is cheaper than main supplier £51 + vat.

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31 Oct 2001, 00:39
Xantia rear trailing arm system

by JohnD » 29 Oct 2001, 23:53

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Hi Mike - Yes - the Xantia rear arms have bearings just like the BX, and all elderly BXs suffer from it. The rear wheels start to lean inwards at the top (/---\). My daughter's BX has just developed the lean and is beginning to sound when weight is added or removed from the vehicle. But it has 125K on the clock. A kit is available to change them...

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I have developed a noise from the rear n/side suspension.The noise sounds like a dull bell ring as it is there with every slight movement of the suspension.If I hold the rear n/side sphere and bounce the rear end I can feel the clonk through the sphere. all spheres are new 500 miles ago. I think it is something to do with the trailing arm...

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Last post by mike davies
29 Oct 2001, 14:23
BX Hydraulic Pressure Loss

by JohnD » 29 Oct 2001, 23:56

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Hi - Have you tried using Hydraflush for a few thousand miles before putting in new LHM. It does work wonders on clogged up hydraulics. - Cheers!

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Any suggestions for the following problem on a BX diesel? When started from cold the car builds pressure and rises, as it should. If it is driven quickly whilst cold the hydraulic warning light comes on. It extinguishes immediately on allowing the engine speed to drop e.g. by pressing in the clutch and releasing the accelerator or if you allow the...

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Last post by svesey
29 Oct 2001, 06:31
Dead AX

by Joolz » 15 Jan 2002, 02:48

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I had a similar problem with a Ford Escort a few years ago. On that occassion the battery wasn't firmly located and would shift slightly. It would touch the bonnet hinge (when closed) and directly short out causing the battery to flatten and the car to die instantly. Open the bonnet and the problem was not apparent. I don't know the layout of an...

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My friends Ax is dead, battery is totally flat, have jump started it and now starts fine. Fan belt seems all right, Battery and alternater were checked recently, charging properly, no lights left on. Any ideas?
thanks Lara
lara stowers

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Last post by lara
29 Oct 2001, 02:36
Saxo stalling

by timsc » 01 Nov 2001, 02:52

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depends which saxo 1.1 - 1.6 can be downloaded with new software to cure some stalling problems available from main dealers

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Generally ok, but in stop start traffic when hot, revs tend to dip to about 500 rpm on taking foot off accelerator, before lifting back to the normal tick over. Only sometimes it doesn't, and stalls. Any ideas. O2 sensor was replaced about 5k miles ago.

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28 Oct 2001, 23:23
LHM Hydroflush Replacement

by JohnD » 27 Oct 2001, 00:39

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Hi Andy - Yes - you should bleed the system on each wheel because the pipework to each wheel are dead ends. If you don't bleed, you are left with old fluid in the pipes irrespective of the new LHM in your tank. You should really have done some bleeding when you put in the hydraflush. You could do it now and bleed until you see hydraflush running...

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I have recently put Hydroflush in my Xantia and am due to replace it with new LHM.
I was under the impression that I only needed to empty the tank( after lowering the suspension), and empty the pipe connecting the tank to the pump. After reading some of the posts in this forum I think I may have to bleed the system from the brakes ETC.
I would be...

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Last post by Andy
26 Oct 2001, 14:40
Wet Saxo

by wheeler » 12 Oct 2002, 19:07

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one common problem is water coming in through the heater blower motor,remove scuttle panel & check for blokages at intake then remove gauze & seal up halfway on it

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We've recently got a 1998 Saxo and I notice that after heavy rain there's a small amount of water in the footwell, below the steering-wheel. Anybody know if it's a common fault, and anybody know how it's getting in?

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26 Oct 2001, 00:24
cyl head BX what size socket

by timsc » 31 Oct 2001, 02:39

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torx 55

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and type ribe/spline do i use
many thanks
paul
paulb

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Last post by broome
25 Oct 2001, 20:32
xm brake compensator valve

by Jon » 26 Oct 2001, 14:19

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Um, bit confused, they don't actually have a brake compensator!
Do you mean the brake doseur valve (on bulkhead behind the pedal gear) or may be the front or rear heights correctors?
Jon Wood
IT Supervisor
GSF t/as Andyspares

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Has anyone changed one,any help or tips would be great also is the seal kit available or do you have to buy the whole component. The car is not ABS. petrol 2.0 si

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Last post by jimbo
25 Oct 2001, 15:04
BX Club Holland Friesland raid pictures

by citf » 23 Oct 2001, 04:52

The dutch BX club organised a raid through Friesland. Over 30 BX-es turned up, took loads of pics, check them out at and click on EVENTS.

Greetings
Ron W Veltkamp
Veeringstraat 6
NL-1502 NL Zaandam
HOLLAND
BX19 TZi Break 91
ICQ: 82153464
Tel: +31 (0) 75 6318667
Fax: +31 (0) 75 7719059
E-mail: [email protected]
Websites: Citroen

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23 Oct 2001, 04:52
Need help...Re. C25

by nass » 23 Oct 2001, 03:39

Front L/H lense on my C25 panel Van has misteriously disappeared.
Need help to locate a replacement lense or may be the whole head lamp(used one if pos.)
Can any one help please.
Many thanks.
NHS

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23 Oct 2001, 03:39
Removing a Cat

by Dave Burns » 22 Oct 2001, 01:14

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The cat plays a large part in reducing harmfull exhaust emissions so removing it will more than likely cause the vehicle to fail the m.o.t emissions test, if the vehicle you are using on public roads can't comply with emission laws you are then breaking the law, any tester worth his or her salt will fail a vehicle designed to be used with a cat...

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Does anybody know if you remove a Cat from a vehicle in the search for a bit more performance, are you breaking any laws?

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Last post by Dave Bamber
20 Oct 2001, 19:53
LHM replacement

by JohnD » 20 Oct 2001, 00:05

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Hi Chris - Unlike the BX, when I wanted to move the tank I found I had to cut the hose clips and remove them from the cover. Having done that, mark them to enable them to go back correctly. The tank comes away after removing a couple of screws. Empty the tank and clean the filters. Haynes tells it fairly well. If the lhm hasn't been changed before...

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Hi all,
This has probably been covered on previous threads for a BX, but can anyone give me a blow by blow guide to replacing the lhm on a xantia as I haven't done it myself before.
I have previously been warned off bleeding through the brakes due to the possibility of shearing off the bleed screws - has this ever been a problem for anyone?...

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Last post by Chris Peddie
19 Oct 2001, 15:16
BX Brakes (Again)

by pwatson » 19 Oct 2001, 01:39

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Not had the same problems as you with BX brakes - my old one did 170,000 miles with only one change of discs and my new one has just had new discs at 130,000 miles. However, my wife's Xantia had a change of discs at 65,000 miles and from other postings on this and other boards this is not unusual - unless others know differently!
PhilW
Phil

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I have had 3 BXs and I have had a problem with the front brakes on them all. When I service the brakes, change disks, pads etc they always run very hot. The disks that is. I end up having to back off the handbrake cables a fair amount which in turn gives me rather poor braking. Why I am posting is that I have just bought a Xantia that needs new...

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Last post by Machra
18 Oct 2001, 19:48
Xantia front end "hum"

by Dave Burns » 19 Oct 2001, 05:38

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Sounds like a wheel bearing on it's way out, if it get's quieter going round left hand bends does it get louder going round right handers, if so it would suggest the left hand bearing is in trouble, the only positive way to tell is if you can feel play in it, they can get well noisy before any play is evident though. would'nt think it was a...

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My Xantia T/D Estate has developed a hum (I dont mean smell!!) at the front end-cant tell which side but it increases with speed and is there in neutral but is worse when I let the speed drop to 38mph in 5th. and then accelerate slowly.It's ever so slightly quieter on left hand bends.
Anyone got any ideas?

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Last post by dennys
17 Oct 2001, 04:51
ZX Speedo Cable

by Jon » 15 Oct 2001, 17:24

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Thought that you might like to know that I have a 93 ZX Aura TD. The speedo needle flickers upto about 40 mph. Also, when slowing down in traffic, quite often the needle reads 10 MPH even when I am stopped with the handbrake on.
I replaced the upper speedo cable (not nice) and this has made no difference.
I suppose that I should replace the lower...

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I own a 94 ZX 1.9TD Aura and have always had trouble with the speedo as it vibrates badly between 0 - 50 mph at a rate of + - 5 mph. I could live with this, but last night as I was going down the motorway at 80 mph, I had to slow down due to traffic. I looked at the dashboard and saw the speedo wasn't slowing down as quickly as I was braking. I...

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Last post by B_Draper
15 Oct 2001, 16:50
Plastic Rear drive height link

by Dave Burns » 17 Oct 2001, 03:53

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These little toads don't seem to need much of a reason to flirt off, i've had it happen twice on the rear of different cars and at lowish mileage, a new one allways sorted it though, if what you are saying about the reduced diameter of the ball is true then the surface of it will be rough and heavily pitted, I suspect though that there is another...

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The rear plastic drive height link on my Xantia keeps on falling off. I have tried new plastic links fron Citroen but have come to the conclusion that corrosion has reduced the diameter of the metal ball so much that it no longer fits the ball joint. Any cures other than an expensive visit to the citroen dealer for a complete new rear height...

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Last post by chrischard
15 Oct 2001, 03:17
Xantia spare wheel carrier

by Dave Burns » 14 Oct 2001, 00:10

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There are two ways this can happen, firstly and most likely is that the bolt was never fully tightened when the spare wheel was installed, the bolt goes all the way through the hook and should nip up against the cradle and trap it, if not the motion of the car will cause the cradle to rock about and the bolt to unscrew its self, it's no secret...

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Just suffered the sudden loss of my spare wheel from under the car whilst driving. Loud bag from rear then another bang as the car behind me ran over my spare wheel.Lots of damage to the Passat.The metal bolt inside the car was still in place undamaged, ie threads perfect. The hook part was missing and could not be found at the scene.The wheel was...

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Last post by mike davies
13 Oct 2001, 19:35
Xantia ECU/Immobiliser (expensive misery)

by Dave Burns » 13 Oct 2001, 15:15

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Hi Steven, there might be a chance that both ecu's could be recovered but it would require the testing of the keypad, who knows where you could get that done, only by understanding the nature of the keypad fault might it be possible, if for instance when you punched the number 2 key but for some strange reason it had caused the value of the number...

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I have just replaced the ECU on my 93 Xantia, following the advice of the part supplier (BBA-reman) I disconnected the keypad and joy the car started. I then decided that I would reconnect the keypad with the intention of resetting the code (as the Citroen handbook), unfotunately it appears that I have now locked the new ECU because the keypad is...

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13 Oct 2001, 00:52

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