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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 19:44

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

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C5 fogs won't switch off

by Mikrosoft » 23 Jul 2013, 21:02

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Hi guys had my c5 estate nearly a week and have been busy finding out everything I can from the manual but, one thing has me stumped the rear fogs in the manual say push forward for fronts then again for rears, mine is the other way round you pull towards you for fronts and again for rear but switching them off is a no go however many times I...

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Quick update I phoned citroen today to get some back history on the car and found out it had a new comm 2000 unit fitted last year and I said is it still under warranty long story short they have booked it in tomorrow to have a look so hopefully it will be replaced at citroen.

Very helpful bunch they are printing off a list of all the things it...

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25 Jul 2013, 17:13
Xantia 2.0 Excl Auto failure to start

by stingraynick » 03 Jul 2013, 21:58
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Hi,

Seem to be having a run of problems with different cars over the last couple of years.... Wonder whether these symptoms mean anything to anyone...

- starter motor turns freely. But doesn't fire, almost like the code hadn't been entered but that's not relevant on my car, no immobiliser keypad

- the fuel gauge doesn't reflect the half tank I...

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Does it start on ether spray? First check that. If so, then you have a fuel pump control issue - the pumps themselves seldom stop dead.

Should the car not even cough on ether spray, check the cambelt. If it's undamaged and taut, then I strongly urge to replace the positive terminal.

A Lexia will now show the ECU status (locked/matched). There...
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25 Jul 2013, 10:20
Rear Brakes Efficiency

by KennyW » 18 Jun 2013, 09:45

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Hi All,

As a follow on to my Mot posting, I'm wanting to nail this problem.

What things can affect the effectiveness of the braking.

Obviously the usual things

Pads, Discs, worn calipers, alignment, sticky pistons,anti sink sphere leaking, is there anything else I'm missing. As it's strange it has been the same problem the last 2 MOT's.

I'm...

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My bet is that already is old topic but.. anyway - bleeding the rear breaks will improve breaking way. Well friend of mine give me following tip, that maybe can help you and others also: here is his working way - lift car, put stands(rear), remove wheels and put on low position. Then under rear arms put some wooden blocks or plastic or.. rubber...

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25 Jul 2013, 08:49
Timing Belt XUD---nearly

by Gregg1100 » 24 Jul 2013, 00:22

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Made a start to do the timing belt on my S2 Xantia 1.9 TD.
Got as far as trying to take the covers off the timing belt, couldn't see any more bolts- the bloke I had do the auxiliary belt had knackered up the square hole, so had to turn the engine over slowly and lever the belt off. I then couldn't get the crank pulley off without having to make up...

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Getting the crank bolt undone was easy- been cranking starter to do that for nearly 50 years. One thing the early Xants had in their favour- not so much electrical crap hung on them as on the S2. A mechanical auxiliary belt tensioner was always easier than the chuffing great spring affair that is the auto type. WHY ?????. Not necessary or wanted....

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25 Jul 2013, 08:48
C5 electric seats

by myglaren » 14 Jul 2013, 15:22

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My driver's seat is er... somewhat broken and the MOT looms.
I have found a set of leather electric seats but wonder if they will need to be activated before they can be fitted - i.e. to move them on the rails to access the securing bolts?

I had visions of replacing the driver's seat on collection of them but this looks like it may be a problem....

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I think that I have cleverly buggered the autochanger.
While cleaning the seats in preparation for fitment I extracted the cassette then replaced it.
Now it won't eject, just makes whirring noises.
Is there a trick to getting it out without ruining it completely?

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25 Jul 2013, 06:23
Relay 2.5 diesel van engine brakes failed.

by alandav123 » 23 Jul 2013, 19:38

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Hi all, Im on holiday from the UK in Norway and my brake pedal has just gone to the floor. The fluid is pouring out from somewhere around the servo area, I ws unable to see exactly where it came from before the fluid ran out.
Can anyone offer any advice as to whether this is a common problem and what needs doing OR is this a rare occurance. Are...

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Here good car accessory shops will make brake pipes up to length, often in more flexible kunifer, easily formed by hand, any garage will have a flaring tool and can at worst reuse your nuts, though they are common too, you could probably buy a flaring tool, a roll of pipe, a junior hacksaw and a bag of the correct ends for £100 and re-pipe the...

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24 Jul 2013, 23:38
C5 Question Center Suspension Sphere Removal

by cachaciero » 16 Sep 2011, 11:02
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Tried to change the center sphere on my C5 today and failed......:-(
The problem was that we couldn't see how to remove the old sphere and get the new one in. Citroens own documentation just says rather glibly unscrew the sphere and remove it, but how? It wont come out or go up through the hole in the subframe the hole aint big enough.

So a...

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Do spheres go off if not fitted?

Been in outside storage for over 1.5 years and did have surface rust which has been cleaned up.

The numbers on them are 453PC0430 dated 16 06 11. I believe they should be fronts with sport button suspension, does anyone know if the numbers are correct?
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24 Jul 2013, 20:57
CHANGED: C4 HDi non start.. Help or advice needed....

by citroenxm » 17 Jul 2013, 14:51
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Having just giving up on plug removal for now.. I had further thoughts on this, people below sugested plugs or not it should still start and run plugs good or not..

So, having a think about this.. there must be an electrical problem.. So I hooked up my Lexia on the car.

Then went into parameter measurements...

The Cam and Crank ARE Syncronising...

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The problem with knocking it inwards & trying to retrieve through the injector hole is how do you know you get everything out ? A few bits could break off that you don't get & cause even more damage on start up. You would really need a bore scope down there to confirm.

Wheeler - do you know if you can do the plugs on a C4 Picasso 1.6 with the...
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24 Jul 2013, 20:46
New C5 Tourer Exclusive - what to look for?

by NAM » 02 Jul 2012, 18:41

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I am looking at buying a C5 Tourer 2L HDI Exclusive - not brand new but only a couple of years old. Does anyone have any top tips for me to check through when I go to view?

The car is packed with extras - lots of electics but has the true Citroen suspension which is one of the reasons I'm interested. I guess all electrically opertated features...

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Just about a year of C5 X7 ownership. Purchased with 25,00 miles on the clock, now near 34,000.
Aircon was regassed just after purchased (nothing unusual in a 4 year old car of any make).
Two tyre pressure sensors showed tyre deflated. During service, the garage contacted Citroen, who agreed to replace all four sensors F.O.C. There was no valve...

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24 Jul 2013, 17:03
Activa Spheres

by DHallworth » 22 Jul 2013, 17:01

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Am going to be changing the spheres on our Activa tomorrow once I've got the ramp cleared in the workshop.

Is there anything I need to watch out for on the Activa that is different to normal Hydrctive sphere changes? IIRC there's something that needs to be depressurised on the Activa system?

Am going to be changing my ram bush at the same time...

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Job done. Bleed screw was open.

The bracket that it was sitting on was flexing slightly and was getting a bit to close to the radiator for comfort whilst pulling on the sphere removal tool.

I slid a piece of plywood down in front of the rad and then gave the tool an almighty pull and the sphere walked off. Don't think there was much pressure in...

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24 Jul 2013, 15:07
C2 ABS Pressure Sensor Failure - What Fails?

by addo » 24 Jul 2013, 14:38

It appears the pressure sensor is integral to the ABS block. I can't get a pressure reading on the system; the pedal switch is new and works.

Lots of internet discussion of fixes, but the turnaround time to Australia is what gets me - So I'm wondering if the wiring can be spliced to use an external sensor brazed into one of the infeed lines....

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24 Jul 2013, 14:38
Re-Gassing Citroen Xantia 1996

by mikep » 24 Jul 2013, 12:24

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Can anyone tell me how to find out which one I have please ?

This is the message I received:

mike, aircon regass is £49.00, if its r134a gas. If your car is r12 gas we can not regass it.

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It is R134a.

XU engine quoted charge is 875 grammes.
XUD and DW except 2,1TD 825 grammes.
2,1TD 850 grammes.

No Xantias used R12.

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24 Jul 2013, 13:34
Clutch biting point too high = higher fuel consumption?

by zibizibi » 14 Jul 2013, 16:55

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Hi everyone,

I brought my car to the mechanic because the rear gear is hard to pass and fuel consumption is higher than it should. I've been told that the clutch's biting point if too high and must be replaced.

Question: is it true that this problem should increase fuel consumption as well as make gears (the rear one for ex) tougher?

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Indeed. A lot of people seem to get the idea that an MOT pass means a car in good health - not at all, it just means that it passes the safety and functional requirements - brakes/suspension working, indicators and lights etc...

The gearbox/engine/clutch or anything else non safety critical could fail the following day after an MOT...

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24 Jul 2013, 13:02
Replacement display ECU: programming needed?

by Phil16v » 23 Jul 2013, 15:49

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Does the VDO display ECU (22SY451/35) for the colour display on a C5 exclusive need to be programmed to suit the car before it will work? I have a second hand unit which was working before the donor car was scrapped - a C5 2.2HDi exclusive, same as mine. I was thinking of just swapping the units over, but I don't want to do anything that can't be...

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You're dead right! It worked first time. It's a good job that I play the guitar when I'm not fixing my C5. Without the fingernails on my right hand, I doubt that I would have been able to release the latches on the two square connectors. I suppose there's a special tool for the more closely manicured mechanic....

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24 Jul 2013, 12:58
Connecting mp3 player (not for car) to loudspakers

by zibizibi » 24 Jul 2013, 12:50

Hi everyone,

I hope this question has its place here. I've got a CD player in my 2003 C3. I want to be able to connect my mobile mp3 player (not for car: ) to my car's loudspeakers.

Is it a very complicated procedure? What do I need to do basically?

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24 Jul 2013, 12:50
Citroen dispatch engine swap

by maudharry » 23 Jul 2013, 18:46

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hi , im looking for some help I have a dispatch van with a 1.9 d non turbo engine which blew up , so I got another engine through ebay but it was different ive got it running but the rear engine mounting that the driveshaft goes through is different , and also there is a hole in the sump which I presume a pipe goes to can I just blank this off ?,...

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just blanked the sump pipe off , and had it running for over a hour seems fine so just need the rear engine mounting

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23 Jul 2013, 23:48
Xantia front corrector

by c.morewood » 22 Jul 2013, 12:09

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It looks complicated, but in reality its quite simple and well worth doing. Just be sure and get the captive spanner as stated in the thread and be careful not to round off the nuts and also mark one of the pair of pipes which feed the height corrector.. its all to easy to get them mixed up, as I found out.
The cradle is only held on with 2 bolts...

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if you wish to leave the H/C in situe undo the two 11mm bolts ( spanner size ) which go through the cradle into the H/C,
then once the cradle is unbolted as Paul say make 200% sure you know how the linkage hooks back into the H/C and linkage/height lever rods on the car

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23 Jul 2013, 19:06
Rare Migrant?

by Old-Guy » 23 Jul 2013, 18:21

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Stopped, unloading the VSX, and round the corner on the other side comes another one (well, a shinier S1 estate in Mauritius blue with alloys) on French plates. The lady in the passenger seat look surprised when I waved. Nothing uncommon about seeing another S1 Xantia in France of course (though mostly 'sedans'). What she probably hadn't noticed...

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Do xantia drivers wave at each other other in the UK then? That's lovely, like being in a club. Random car drivers wave at me but I think they mistake my car for the local police man's car!

I usually do if it's another S1 and I notice in time, but I often get a look of surprise (Who are you?) in return - so I continue to do it out of sheer...

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23 Jul 2013, 19:03
Citroen part number question

by citronut » 23 Jul 2013, 18:35

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on service citroen
it usually comes up with the superseded and superseding part No.,

did you enter the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. on service citroen,

if so it will give you the exact No. for your car

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PS.
are you sure you are taking H/C, as i cant get the No.'s you posted to do anything on service citroen

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23 Jul 2013, 18:59
Immobiliser fault

by Ippypicasso » 22 Jul 2013, 14:14

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Hi, hope someone can help.
This morning, after stopping to pick up a paper on the way to work, my 2.0 HDI 2002 Picasso displayed Immobiliser fault when I tried turning the ignition, and the car turned over but would not start. Tried turning key a few more times, same issue. Got out of the car, locked it, unlocked it, tried ignition again and no...

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I see your point, was just saying to a guy in the office today that things were so much easier 20 years back. My old Fords never had a computer that made decisions which could effect my journey from A to B 8-)

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23 Jul 2013, 17:44
c5 mark 1 repeater indicator

by c52002 » 22 Jul 2013, 17:29

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Hi guys, I need help?
The repeater indicator on the passenger side wing has never worked, and I found out why ! there is no wire going to it. I have found a connector from a scrapper and was wondering if it is ok to connect it to the wire loom going into the back of the headlight unit. If you have any tips or advice about this please get in...

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all solved! I traced the wire through to the area where the bonnet meets the window screen, there is a plastic bezle with vents in it which goes all the way across the car, if you release this then you can get access to the wire which was there but had been snipped off, I extended the wire and connected a new end to the bulb housing and bingo it...

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23 Jul 2013, 17:26
Citroen Despatch Help!!

by Rednip1203 » 22 Jul 2013, 20:42

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Citroen Dispatch 2000 HELP!!
I have a 2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 disel non turbo van that has a problem!! For no reason and at very spaced intervals it will just cut out! I have changed fuel filter,air filter and removed the injectors and had them professionally tested ( they are fine) i am out of idears! it does smoke (white) on start up from cold...

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Take a close look at the wiring loom that runs over the top of the steering pump, you will need to take off the clips & pull back the plastic conduit, very common for several wires to rot & break in there.

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23 Jul 2013, 16:50
1994 xantia 1.9 td

by bill hughes » 20 Jul 2013, 13:31

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Hi all the rear wheels on my xantia have what looks like excessive negative camber and the tyres are wearing badly on the inside I have been told there is no way of adjusting the rear camber, the rear spheres were replaced about 5000 miles ago , I would appreciate any ideas you might have, Many thanks

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thanks for that info Richard w. its probably more than the old girl is worth so maybe time to look for a replacement Bill

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23 Jul 2013, 15:55
Zx16v parts check/availability please

by bxzx16v » 22 Jul 2013, 22:00

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I was hoping a kind forum member could check the availability of some parts for my Zx16v with Citroen service , I need a sealing ring and a spring kit for the exhaust manifold which joins to the cat pipe as mine is in a poor state .

Thanks , Mark

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Thanks Malcolm , I'll try that .

Mark

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23 Jul 2013, 14:57
Xantia bottom ball joints

by Mandrake » 21 Jul 2013, 14:16

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I bought a pair of Lemforders for mine, but didn't get around to fitting either of them yet as for some reason it passed last time without a comment! I might not be so lucky this time, (tomorrow) but we'll see...(like you, I'm not going to tackle the job myself if they need doing...)

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Ebay 171064757586 is what you need.

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23 Jul 2013, 14:56
Xantia Hdi Crank Pulley Replacement

by rory_perrett » 21 Jul 2013, 22:08

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I've had a bit of a chatter from the engine for a good while now and in the last week developed a noise that sounds like a poorly bearing if I go over 3000 rpm. Along with the tell tale rust coloured dust around the area of the crank pulley after 294,000 miles I guess its on its way out. Two questions, does anyone know if the the crank pulley from...

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First change since I got the car at 116k miles and no indication in the service records I got that it had been done before. Has been making a noise for a fair while thou'

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23 Jul 2013, 13:43
Shelf life of Xantia Spheres

by DHallworth » 22 Jul 2013, 12:40

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On Friday I ordered a set of spheres for my Activa from AEP in Rutherglen.

They've just been delivered this morning and upon inspecting them I've noticed that a couple of the spheres are date stamped 2 years ago.

Does the quality of a sphere deteriorate from just sitting on a shelf?

Usually they're pretty good and they only stock new spheres...

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Another one for testing the spheres if you are unsure. I've had a 4 year old fitted Xantia sphere which needed replacing and also a 22 year old Pleidies regassed one which I didn't bother replacing on the GSA as it's still riding as well as a new one.

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22 Jul 2013, 22:42
Xantia HDI Aux belt chirps

by Stewart(oily) » 18 Jul 2013, 18:35

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The Auxiliary belt on my HDI Xantia chirps for a split second on startup and when I shut it down, none of the pulleys seem noisy and the belt is IMO tight enough, is this the beginning of the bottom pulley failure ?

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In that case I don't know, with the impact wrench it tends to come off without having to lock up the engine. Not really got the time to puruse the scrap yards. My local ECP has one in stock and are open until 6, might just have to pay-up and look happy.

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22 Jul 2013, 16:13
Xantia interior light weirdness

by skog77 » 11 Jul 2013, 20:59

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Hello!

I have a 95 Xantia, and i am experiencing a strange problem: The interior lights come on when i break or make a sharp turn.

Have anyone else experienced this?

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Thanks HellRazor.

I was looking into the problem, but now its gone away again. I guess i have to wait until it shows up again.

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22 Jul 2013, 16:13
I/D gasket size

by john » 22 Jul 2013, 10:35

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does anyone know the I/D of the mesh ring for part number 179883?

i bought a kit but it doesnt include the ring :roll:

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The link I posted if you do the search it lists three items all are just the rings nothing else.

Not ideal I know.

Regarding your situation, you can probably ask for a refund as you can see the original listing still (and so can Ebay) usually a link near the top in the green box area. I had this happen with an air cooler recently.

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22 Jul 2013, 16:07
Aircon Blows Hot One Side, Cold The Other..!!

by hamster99 » 21 Jul 2013, 15:10

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Hi All

I have been having a problem with the dual aircon. When I set it to be the same temperature, it works great on the driver side, nice and cool when asked for, but on the passenger side it blows hot air!

Have looked about and had suggestion it was the passenger side motors for the air control flaps.

Finally got round to investigating this...

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Oh dear :(

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21 Jul 2013, 17:59
service light

by GouroB » 21 Jul 2013, 13:39

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Hi, how are you all :D ... to be honest am pretty happy with my C5 ( 2003 reg, 2l HDi ) .. however, sometime the service light comes up while am driving... and when it does, the acceleration goes down dramatically, car feels 3 times heavier ... and if i turn off the engine and start again in few seconds or a minute, Service light is gone and the...

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oh changed fuel filter too... just forgot to mention.. I been moaning to the only people in london wid Lexia but all of them seems to be busy .. so ill try my lick checking with the owners manual :/

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21 Jul 2013, 15:09
2nd hand car that has 2 mots missing

by andyhadley » 21 Jul 2013, 11:17

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hi , thanks for the add.
I am considering buying a citroen c4 picasso 1.6hdi vtr+ egs on an 07 plate, the guy selling it says its been to france by previous owners , i have done hpi check and it says not been permanently exported , so can only assume it been for short spells for holidays etc, on the vosa web site though there are 2 mots that are...

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French Controle Technique is indeed every two years. if its spent time in France then i'd be looking for obvious signs of lights being changed etc. People often change headlamp units and sell the old r/h lights on to recoup some of the cost. When the vehicle comes back to the UK they move it on without changing back to r/h headlamps. Check the...

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21 Jul 2013, 12:18
Looks nice?

by dowen » 21 Jul 2013, 11:36

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This might be of interest to someone!

Dave.

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Here ya go....

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21 Jul 2013, 12:03
Insurance for my Xantia.

by lankytim » 20 Jul 2013, 09:20

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Hi everyone,

What sort of prices are folks paying for their motor insurance? I keep getting quotes around the £500 mark for my 2001 HDI 110 which I think is excessive, seeing as my super quick Saab 9-5 was only £300 odd.

I'm 33, licence since 1997, full NCD, no points- I should be a really good proposition for them!

I've tried to usual...

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Well, I don't want to sell it, I've done such alot of work to it and it's so economical.

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21 Jul 2013, 09:22
Car mechanics magazine article on suspension fluid changing

by imperial21 » 20 Jul 2013, 13:06

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I got this months edition of Car mechanics magazine and they have done an article on changing suspension fluid on all citroen models LHM & LDS.

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Good magazine that, about the only practical one left.

Peter

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21 Jul 2013, 08:37
Xsara Picasso engine choice?

by howiedean » 18 Jul 2013, 00:38

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Hi,

I'm looking at getting a Xsara Picasso on my return to the UK. I've narrowed it down to either a 2004-05 2.0l HDI or a similar aged 1.6 HDI 110BHP. If I get the 2.0l I'll have it remapped. I'm thinking of the Exclusive model but my head is saying get the 2.0l HDI.

Does anyone know what the RPM at 70MPH is likely to be for both Vehicles?...

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Id go for the 2.0 over the 1.6 any day of the week, more for reliability & easier to work on.
The 2.0 hdi was never available as a 110bhp in the picasso (well not in the UK anyway). All the 2.0's were 90bhp's with Bosch injection systems. None of them had FAP/DPF either.

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21 Jul 2013, 07:46
brakes c5 hdi 2.0 estate 2004

by Robert12 » 23 Jun 2013, 07:08
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The time has come to replace the rear discs and pads, reading some posts they seem a pain to do any tips thank you

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Cheers for that,
just ordered new pads as one is worn down to the metal while the other 3 are less than half worn.
Curious, given that the pistons move freely and nothing seems to be stuck.
Might not get round to it this week though as my parents are coming to stay and to be honest, when it comes to my Dad and car mechanics, I can do without the...
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20 Jul 2013, 18:16
C5 3.0 V6 engine issue

by Quackers » 20 Jul 2013, 17:11

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Phase One, Y reg, she's been driving fine, has 86,000 on the clock, then came up Anti pollution system inoperative , then changed to the Anti pollution system faulty today, car gone very shakey when put into gear, and sounds like she is miss firing. She had coils changed 40,000 miles ago due to engine misfire according to service history, are...

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Get it put onto a Lexia ASAP for a diagnostic session. The ECU for the ES9J4S is quite sophisticated and includes misfire detection, so if its misfiring it will tell you and should identify which cylinder(s) as well.

If there is a dead miss on one or more cylinders due to a missing spark you run a very high risk of melting and destroying one or...

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20 Jul 2013, 18:12
Xantia interccoler

by Taffyrhys » 19 Jul 2013, 17:23

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Hi all

My xantia S2 110hdi has a split intercooler pipe that i have repaired several times but with this heat its not lasting a couple of days.

I was wondering if an intercooler pipe from a Series 1 xantia would fit my Series 2 HDI?

It quiet interesting how much pressure is in these pipes when you rev the engine and i couldn't believe how much...

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Dave

It would be great if you can post some pics.

cheers

Ade :-D

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20 Jul 2013, 10:12
94 (L) Xantia 1.9d alternator woes

by mirafioriman » 18 Jul 2013, 22:59

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Hi again :)

The old girl's alternator started playing up today :(

Does anyone know if the brush pack is replaceable seperately>

It's a 1994 Xantia 1.9d with the XUD engine (LX spec)

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I got a reconditioned alternator today. 2 year warranty for £72 + VAT. Decided to just replace the whole thing as it seemed like the easiest, quickest and most reliable, long term solution.

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19 Jul 2013, 22:27
Need help for MOT

by oscar » 19 Jul 2013, 00:33

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Hi need to get my Zanty working for mot but still can't get drivers door to unlock from dead lock.
when you put key in lock it unlocks all the doors apart drivers one or i should say won't take the deadlock off the button pops up like it is but the handle on outside or inside don't do anything.

where abouts is the deadlock mechanism located in...

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Hi it unlocks from it with key/fob and button pops up on drivers door and others well didnt today as battery flat so charging that.
It started or happened after i tried to see if it was going straight on to d locks that time and tried from inside then that was it as before then it was locking as i put above as not using car much so been sitting...

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19 Jul 2013, 22:12
C5 MK1 2.0 HDI heater problem

by c52002 » 02 Jun 2013, 18:55

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Hi Guys, got a bit of a problem with my blower heater ! My C5 has seperate heaters for either side of the car. The left blower is sticking on hot and can take a few car journies with it set on 16 degrees for it to finally release itself and blow cold.
My question is, if I take the glove box out can I get access to the motor to disconnect it whilst...

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Yeah very common problem, mine did the same and changed for the modded part.
The dealer did not know of the modded part until I gave him the part number from a post on here.

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19 Jul 2013, 21:06
Silent droplinks in the sunshine

by isisalar » 08 Jul 2013, 15:49

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Having replaced all the suspect spheres on the HDI there are two remaining jobs outstanding on the body side of things, namely the droplinks and the P bushes.
I've really been enjoying the ride now the hydractive is all working as it should. I was delighted today to find the ride had improved even further and after a while I realised that the...

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It goes gooey the PTFE

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19 Jul 2013, 20:12
Citroen ECU part numbers

by CHEN » 19 Jul 2013, 10:31

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Hi all,
Is there any wat to know what part number the ECU of the car is without having the ECU in your hand?

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Hi Malcolm, and thanks for taking the time to help.

The Vin number is---- VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

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19 Jul 2013, 19:22
maf sensor

by andrejcikv » 19 Jul 2013, 18:46

Hi guys.

Is there anybody near Stoke-On-Trent who will borrow me maf sensor from his car and fit to mine and check if my is faulty. It take about 10 minutes to change them. Thanks to anybody for help. My car is citroen c5 2.0 HDi 2004.

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19 Jul 2013, 18:46
C5 mark 1 Saloon roofbar enquiry

by c52002 » 19 Jul 2013, 15:01

Hello everybody, I am looking for a set of roofbars for my C5 mark 1 saloon. Any info as to where I can get a set relatively cheaply?

Cheers Kev.

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19 Jul 2013, 15:01
Damaged outer sphere, how robust are they ?

by charentejohn » 17 Jul 2013, 12:08

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Just a general question.
I haven't had a lot of luck with spheres lately, just recieved a new front set (3) and one is damaged. Looks like it was dropped and bent the first turn of the thread. Damage to the plastic cover and missing o ring implies done before packing. Who cares send it anyway.

These look like cannonballs but are they as strong....

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Good point, I maight as a friend in the UK to search the scrapyards for me and see if he can find a steel nut, such as rear centre sphere fitting, once off the car can be used to do this.
Or as Pleiades have, a thread cutter/cleaner, but sadly they only use them and don't sell them.

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18 Jul 2013, 22:56
Xantia, new headunit and CD changer. NEW WIRING PROBLEM!

by lankytim » 15 Jul 2013, 06:59
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Hi.

I've got hold of a genuine Citroen head unit and boot mounted CD changer from a Xantia exclusive. Should it all just plug in and work or do I need a Lexia to program it in? Its a clarion changer and the head unit is the flush front Xantia type.

Cheers!

Tim.

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My existing aerial was really corroded where it screws into the base but with a pair of pliers it was eased loose. With the threads cleaned up there is a definite improvement in the radio reception. I recon a new aerial will do the trick though!

Just need that lead now! (hint hint)
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18 Jul 2013, 22:12

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