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After owning two standard xantias and reading from this forum that a hydroactive xantia gives even better ride than starndard , I have been thinking about buying one. I am going to use it for daily driving about 200 km a day. It has to be a hdi diesel. I have seen even hdi activas for sale. What do you think, should I buy a simpler...

I recently decided to start using this car again and got it through the MOT but with the following work

Headlamps needed replacing.

New Exhaust system fitted.

Front suspension drop link.

The MOT was carried out before this work was carried and obviously failed.

The work was carried out by the same garage and then retested.

Now the rear of...

Hi
I need to replace one of my indicator repeater bulbs , do I need to remove all of the inner wings to get at the light fitting, or can I just remove the lense?
Citroen c5 hdi 2004 think its mk1.
Thanks.

I've had stepper motors from here before.

Here's my rookie question of the day, that I've not been able.to find a definite answer to...

Does the talk of the diode mod etc only apply to Activas?

My Xantia seems to do fine at absorbing big bumps, but smaller sharp bumps seem to do far better than I would expect at getting past the suspension. Have been using the Skoda a lot the last few...

Hi again,
Just done another change and still quids-in
However, the screws are becoming increasingly graunched - to the point I have had to saw slots on some (in situ) to get a screw-driver onto them. Not the easiest of tasks for the bottom 2 pairs!
Before my next change, does anyone know the length of the securing screws for the esos body to pump...

Does anyone have a (preferably Cibie) foglight for a ZX going spare? Mine is looking very lopsided with the n/s lamp minus it’s lens and the reflector not in the best of health.
I thought being here in la belle France, they would be easy to pick up – not so. I’ve tried all the usual suspects but no joy – not even those folks breaking ZX’s.
I...

Hi Guys,

Have a C5 front strut. The feed line has a large 14mm???? thread size.

Questions.
1. Does this use a Banjo bolt to connect?
2. What size is the thread M14 x 1.25??

Plan to use on a 2CV :-D

Any info gratefully received.

Cheers
Peter

Hi All,
Just looked at the Valeo website and their online catalogue to make sure I was getting the right clutch - lots of interesting advice in the technical information (under the 'products' tab). I actually phoned their technical helpline and the gentleman I spoke to was very helpful and confirmed the correct part from my Vin number. The online...

Last call on this ailing old beast. Its went in for the crankshaft pulley and when backing it out the mechanic put his foot on the clutch and it went to the floor. He pulled it up and it jammed solid. He checked the car and says its a hydraulic clutch. Its a Xantia Estate 2.0 HDi. The log book says 90BHp which I assume is a cable but this one...

I've done the usual forum searches to try and find a definitive answer but not come up with anything that seems to be an answer that people agree upon for the exact issue.
I drove the car 10 days ago, no issue at all, parked up on the drive as ever. I have used another car since so haven't had to use it, but it's not the first time it has been...

Hi all, looking to replace the starter motor of my newly acquired xsara, it seems to miss intermittently, I guess it will get worse. Can I use a starter motor from any Hdi engine? such as a Picasso hdi? or a xantia or something?

Hi all.

I've got hold of a JVC cd head unit that i'd like to fit to my P reg S2 XM.. but what adaptor do I need? I'd like to keep the radio display and steering wheel controls if poss.

The model number is KD-G801

Thanks Citroenites!

Hi all,

I've finally got my Xsara Hdi 110 Auto LX.

A few niggles, nothing major I don't think. The front drivers seat's height can be adjusted, you pull the telescopic handle thing out and pull the lever back anti clockwise, it goes up, however it doesn't stay up, the mechanism seems worn down or weak, all I have to do is accelerate hard to or...

I managed to put 10 ltr of diesel into my 2003 C5 before I realised, the tank was nearly empty and I filled it to the top with petrol. The car ran well and every time it got to three quarters I topped it up again. Around 400 ks later it started to cough a little and at the weekend I tried to go for a long run to clean it all out. I was only using...

D'oh
Stupid stupid plonker I am- was fiddling around with my Bitron wiring yesterday and decided as the sun was momentarily shining I would fit my new droplinks I had ordered!. Up goes the front of the Xantia, off comes the wheel. Try undoing the droplinks using the allen key and spanner - yes it rounds off the allen key. Take out the angle...

Hi all, just found this website after searching for an answer to a question I have, and thought I should join.
I have just bought a 2010 C5 VTR+Nav Airdream Tourer. I live in Deal near Dover, and this is the latest in a longish line of Citroens.
I currently have an unused but in good nick 2003 Picasso 2l HDI that has an expired mot, I have also...

Hi folks, today I stupidly overfilled my xantia 2.0 Hdi with oil and a couple of minutes after starting the engine started to runaway, I stopped it by stalling it. I started it again and it sounded ok but when I accelerated it went into runaway again. I got a tow home and actually had the engine ticking over for about half an hour so I could still...

Had a 2.0 Hdi from new now with 130k on the lock (52 plate). Had a high speed accident in it heavy front corner when it was 6 months old and they fixed it (not my fault btw) and it had everything done including new subframe and sill on the passenger side. 10 years later and the outer sill stated to bubble. My mechanic put it finger through the...

The part number for the high pressure supply pipe from the HP pump to the steering rack for a Xantia Hdi series 2 is different from that for the 2.1td series 2. I have a relatively new one that was fitted to my old 2.1td and need to replace the one on my Hdi. Does anyone know what the difference is? On initial inspection the only difference I can...

Does anyone know what the damage would be to the suspension system if LHM is used? Seems my friendly mot station has put it in using information from autodata! I have told them to drain it out and put the specified LDS in a couple of times, but according to citroen the system could well already be damaged badly, is this scaremongering by citroen?...

Hi, I have just bought a cheap Citroen C5 runaround. The central display seems to have a little bitter smaller display area than the previous C5 I had a couple of years ago. On my older central display the outside temperature and time displayed together. On my smaller one it just shows the time and you have to press a button to get the outside...

Computers been infected, cannot get IE to work it just loads the page and is white, few seconds ago the page wasn't showing google bar or the google page and all tools on left side were blank but bookmarks were visible but clicking on them wouldn't bring anything up, cannot find Mozilla or chrome either.

I have avg 2014 internet paid subscription...

Well that was fun.... one way of getting constant acceleration and listening to full revs I suppose...

yes folks....its sticking on full peddle depression......boy did I need to be quick of my heals !

easy to change ?

C5 2008 onwards Steering Rack and Spheres wanted - does anyone know of any second hand or cheap new ones?

C5 2008 58 C5 HDI Exclusive auto - any help from anyone would be great!

Ken

INTERIOR TRIM TYPE PESSOA VELVET FZ
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR FZ
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BE3 V
ENGINE (TYPE) XU/XUD
OTHER BADGE 2,0 I 16V
OTHER BADGE, MISC. WITHOUT FULLER BADGE
BADGE XANTIA BADGE
Vehicle characteristics
TRIM LEVEL SX PACK CLIM
PAINT TYPE METALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUR EYC - QUARTZ GREY PAINT
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE PESSOA VELVET FZ...

This is really getting to me now :)

I cannot get I cannot get H out of C to release the shuttle parts......................I am now in great danger of destroying C in the process

Tricks ?

I need to replace the N/S trailing arm bush - the front suspension is making a loud noise when driving over potholes, there is quite a bit of play (I can feel it through the steering wheel when braking), plus there is a MOT advisory about it being quite worn (115K miles).

Is the bush easy to replace, or is it easier to replace the track control...

Hi my fan motor has stopped working, checked fue under bonnet 40 amp seems ok, checked fuse no 24 or 25 under dash 15 amp seems ok, any ideas or is it a matter of stripping out the motor and checking that. Initialy when turning the ignition on the dash panel shows that the motor is set to full, but then nothing happens and the blades symbol goes...

Hi all,

I've seen a 52 plate Xsara for £500 quid. It's checks out OK except for the autobox. Dealer reckons the box is fine. But it's very sluggish to pull off and doesn't kick down in any way. So what could be the usual problem for these boxes given the symptoms. There were no flashing lights. So is it too much of a gamble?

Thanks, Deian

Hi again all,
So with my upcoming purchase of a Xsara Hdi Auto LX, I'd like to know what was in the SX or the VTS? I'm interested in doing some easy upgrades (but not aftermarket stuff). I know the VTS usually handles like glue and the SX has higher interior spec. So what could be changed? I can't find any resources with the differences. Thanks...

Hi to all!
I would like to know if it is possible to close EGR on C5 2.0HDI 163HP year 2011, Is there any blanking plate for him?
of course then I Will have to reprograme ECU.

I would like to see the Service Procedure from Citroen to change the Near-Side CV boot.

Just need to check, cheers

Noticed twice over the last few days that the engine management warning light on my Xantia is occasionally popping up when coasting downhill. I tend to use engine braking quite a bit, so that happens pretty often. The moment I touch the throttle it goes out again.

Anyone know the likely culprit before I try to arrange a session on the Lexia? EGR...

I'm really struggling to decide with this and have all night to worry about it as I need to put the money in the bank.

Situation is; I have 2 Hydractive Xantias, one is off the road awaiting a clutch change and the other is on the road but the suspension is stuck in hard at the front and I'm really not sure about the rear.

If I get the Lexia I...

Hi all

Does anyone know whether the rubber bumpers situated above the spare wheel (to stop it bouncing around) are different dependant on whether the car has 205 section tyres or 185 section?

The reason I ask, I've recently swapped to 205 section rubber as I prefer the tyre choice available in that size, so I swapped my spare to a 205 section...

Hi,
I bought a 4 year old Citroen C4 Grand Picasso mid June 2014 with 19k on the clock from a reputable dealer with an up to date MOT certificate (June 2014). Mid July 2014 a small Halfords near where I work fitted a Sony stereo that they sold me, and on the way home I noticed some of my peripheral electrics (air con, fans) were not working. I...

I know....childish :)

I am looking for the brake bleed nipple sizes, am I correct in thinking fronts are different to the rears ?

Hi 2001 Xsara Picasso 2.0 Hdi any one know what size the torx's size on back of hub to remove caliper as take it you have to undo from there to replace disc.

Also cabin fan don't work now did stop a few times before like when on 2 worked again once restarted engine! noticed aircon light don't come on either now does that sound like fan motor or...

My 2010 (59) C5 tourer external temperature sensor a few months ago started to register around 8 degrees lower than the real temperature, ie if outside is 20C it shows 12C on the centre console. I did not worry about for a while thinking it would have no functional effect but I have then read on this and other forums that the air conditioning unit...

It's that time of year ... to be at least *considering* this job :o

I remember back to the dark days when i had to valiantly try and keep the TD going with a Ring 12v heater on the dash, not good times :(

So .. there are a few discussions on here about the job, mostly minus the pictures of what's needed (in case of scaring any potential diyer...

Hi lads
swapped ecu and bsi and now lexia cant access any of the ecus thanks to citronut i have tracked down the vin and rpo for the ecu combo but it just wont communicate :grr: its driving me nuts the rear wiper wont work the rear windows wont work and a few other bits aswell its like as if half of the loom is cut off

Just planning a heater matrix replacement on my 1995 TD SX and will be changing all of the dash bulbs.

I know they are 1.2w 286 bulbs but there are posts which say 'capless' ie just the bulb itself and other posts which say that Mk1 xantia bulbs are hard soldered into their base so you need 286T bulbs ie inclusive of the base.

Anyone know what...

Hi guys

I am getting ready to dump the green shell which will free up space for me to bring the Activa S1 donor into position.

Over time I will still like to keep moving it about every now and again, to do this I will need/like to keep it high on the suspension.

So the question is....How/What can I use to keep it up off the deck ?

There was a piece in the review section of the Guardian on Saturday, with some evocative writing about french cars generally and the DS particularly. I'm reluctant to cut and paste because of copyright, but here is the link. He starts to wrote about hitch hiking and cars about half way through.

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Just giving my Xantia some appreciation here!

Low cost reliable steed and despite a minor mishap with a ball joint and a bust gear linkage has been pretty good to me. I've treated it to lots of new bits (full exhaust, suspension pipes, spheres, timing belt etc) as a prevention is better than cure type of thing and it has so far been A1.

I...

I have a 2001 C5 2.2HDi Auto Hatch, which has failed its MOT due to the following:-

Offside rear fluid suspension unit leaking

The local garage I took it to for the MOT have told me it needs a new suspension unit and have quoted me £100 for the part and another £100 for fitting, I have called a local Citroen specialist and they have said it is...

Very odd if i sit idle the sounds gone.
When i drive its like something is catching on the wheel.

Had two tyres changed on the passenger side but i seem to remember one of the alloys had then balance weights on the inside on one of them.

Feeling the front wheel and the gap between that and the bit thats on teh car is very little..

Wondering if...

Hello,does anyone know how to remove n/s headlight on citroen c5 2010 as it is all misted up.I was thinking if i could remove headlight i might be able to seperate the lens so as to clean it if this is possible.

Have just got my 1.9td R reg xantia thru it's mot and the radiator has now started leaking badly and draining in 30mins or so .
So i bought some K-seal and put it in and ran the car for a while .The leak seemed to have stopped , but upon returning to it an hour later it is dripping from two places (previously only 1 place).
there are 3 different...