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Test of forum posting speed

by xantia_v6 » 29 Jul 2026, 08:11 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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

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

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

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Not sure if this is useful. Just posted a reply including a link from here and my 'puter timed out. I then came out and back into the forum and it was posted.....

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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22

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C5 2.2 HDI Mk1 Definitive Diesel Additive Low Level Warning Solution

by howardaskew » 07 Jan 2017, 14:18

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My wife's 2.2HDI C5 Mk1 2004 Exclusive Automatic gave the diesel additive warning a few thousand miles before 100k.
We continued to drive it for well over a thousand miles before I finally tackled it. I was armed with a Eolys refill kit and 1 litre of Eolys 176 (green).

You read posts that suggest that the Eolys additive is not being added as...

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The pictures were most probably hosted on Photobucket and they imposed charges for images linked to websites. Lots of us withdrew from Photobucket then.

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05 Jul 2023, 14:15
C5 Tourer 2009 Electronic Handbrake MOT issue

by NAM » 18 May 2017, 20:54

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Hi All
It's been a while since I was on the forum but I could do with a bit of help. My 2009 C5 Tourer has failed its MOT as the handbrake is not doing its job properly.

The cable at the caliper end seems to be sticking too far out so when the unit engages there is insufficient pull.

The options discussed with me by the garage are to either...

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Ok Marc,it's not a big job to check the cable spacer on the EPB. As I said I haven't actually replaced mine, but I've just had a quick look and should only take 10mins.

Procedure to inspect and replace EPB spacer C5 x7
1) Suspension to high ( hydractive model)
2) Chock front of car
3) Jack up and remove rear road wheel
4) Handbrake to off -...

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20 May 2017, 16:42
Citroen Xantia Power Steering Pipe Repair Kit.

by mardybum » 31 Jul 2014, 10:28

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Up for your delectation today, we have a CUSTOM designed and made replacement for the Power Assisted Steering Hose on the Citroen Xantia.

I purchased the car, knowing it needed work. The previous owner had been quoted in the region of £500, 2 days, and that wasn't a guaranteed fix either. It took a few £££'s to get it right, and arguing with the...

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May I be the first of many Xantia owners to congratulate and thank you =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> .. I'm sure you will have almost every Xantia owner on the forum making a huge sigh of relief knowing that their cars won't have to be scrapped due to a fairly simple pipe replacement.
My order (its worth it for the just in case factor)...

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31 Jul 2014, 10:47
The Xantia internal fan riddle.

by alan s » 03 Mar 2007, 19:59

As discussed:

With thanks to all who contributed.

Alan S

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03 Mar 2007, 19:59
How to hydraflush a Xantia

by alan s » 14 Jan 2007, 20:51

Refer here:

Cheers,

Alan S

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14 Jan 2007, 20:51
Xantia ABS testing.

by alan s » 03 Dec 2006, 19:18

Rather than break the thread or shift it, here's a link to a thread in the Citroen forum regarding testing when the ABS warning light stays on. It also includes pin outs for the test.

Thanks again to those who have contributed.

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03 Dec 2006, 19:18
Coolants, stray currents and corrosion

by alan s » 17 Jul 2004, 05:40

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I was getting a new muffler on one of the cars the other day and whilst there found a brochure relating to the topics of this post.
It was a re-run of an article attributed to NRMA Tech Topics Bulletin 1/98 and whilst it's long & involved, I'll try to summarise it here as it may answer a lot of questions associated with the problems we get on...

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An update on this info;
Check out pages 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 of this write up by a coolant manufacturer.

Much of what has been printed above is there plus more and up to date materials including their latest coolants.

Alan S

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26 Oct 2006, 21:31
Noise from the aircon pulley.

by Kowalski » 26 Jul 2006, 16:06

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I've got a bit of a rattle from my air con compressor, only when the air-con is off, it disappears completely when I turn the air con on. I thought I'd better fix it before the pulley drops off!

I'm guessing that the idle bearings in the pulley are dead or dying and need replacing. I've got a Sanden manual that suggests the pulley is easy enough...

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More information, I've found a couple of sites with useful information.

Firstly, this site lists parts, it has a bearing interchange list.

Secondly, this is a guide written by somebody who has replaced a clutch / pulley assembly because of a dodgy bearing. He bought the correct tools rather than machining his own!

It would have been nice to...

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02 Aug 2006, 16:43
Ticking steering wheel on Xantia (sounds like trafficators)

by alan s » 26 Apr 2006, 21:03

From a previous posting which offers a solution to the mad ticking that some Xantias get that seems to eminate from the steering wheel area.

Alan S

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26 Apr 2006, 21:03
Xantia components photographic reference.

by alan s » 20 Apr 2006, 00:22

With thanks to member deian for his efforts on this.

To use, click on thumbnail of pic you wish to see. When enlarged, this will bring up a series of boxes in some photos. When the cursor is run over the inset boxes, a description of the part will pop up.
Handy when trying to identify parts when doing repairs.

Alan S

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20 Apr 2006, 00:22
Hydractive information

by alan s » 22 Aug 2005, 03:48

Courtesy of sbraud the technical manuals for the Hydractive 1 and 2 series:

quote: Citroen Technical Training - Consultant Technician Module B7 Hydractive I and II systems for XM and Xantia”

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22 Aug 2005, 03:48
BX autos; why do so many fail?

by alan s » 02 Jul 2005, 15:08

This week I've had my first opportunity to take a decent look at and become a little educated on the ZF auto in these cars.
It has always been said that the ZF auto was considered bomb proof in the CX yet in the lighter BX it has had all kinds on things said against it; granted not the same box, but rarely does a manufacturer go from a quality...

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02 Jul 2005, 15:08
Reprogramming Plip on 94 Xantia

by alan s » 03 Jun 2005, 04:00

Referring to a topic from the Citroen forum

Alan S

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03 Jun 2005, 04:00
Fitting new heater matrix to Xantia.

by alan s » 13 Apr 2005, 04:27

Our acknowledgements to peteev for the excellent detailed description of the job detailed below.
I left the 1995 1.9TD Xantia whilst I went off on holiday. On returning to the car there was a musty smell and some bright blue globules of water running down the heater outlets onto the carpets but worst of all the clouds of moisture deposited all...

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13 Apr 2005, 04:27
reprogamming Xantia VSX keypad

by alan s » 27 Feb 2005, 04:24

First programming:
Ignition on.
1 Enter the code 0001
2 Press key C
3 Enter your personal 4 figure code.
4 Press C key to validate.
Four flashes of the green warning lamp and four audible beeps indicate the information is recorded.
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To Change the code:
Ignition switched on
1 Enter your old code already in...

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27 Feb 2005, 04:24
Retro fitting air/con

by alan s » 19 Feb 2005, 02:33

Here's a link to a (long) detailed write up on the fitting of air/con to a series one BX16V.
The things we learnt along the way can be used as a guide to anyone retro fitting air/con to any make or model as a lot of the traps are universal.
It should be remembered also, that by trade I am a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic with many...

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19 Feb 2005, 02:33
BX belt adjustments; stopping the squeals.

by alan s » 14 Feb 2005, 09:52

If you've ever replaced an accessory belt on a BX with air/con, you'd know the high pitched squealing that usually follows this, caused by belt slip.
It is particularly common on 16Vs and it usually ends with someone declaring it's a faulty belt or something else has gone amiss. Here's the procedure that should sort it out.
Slacken the top bolt on...

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14 Feb 2005, 09:52
Refurbishing Fuel injector nozzles.

by alan s » 12 Feb 2005, 07:26

Just did the injectors over on the TZi but the same applies to the 16V.
Kits are available (includes enough gear to do 2 nozzles) which cost around $10.50 a set, so for about $21 and say an hours time, a full revamp of the injectors can be done. This includes filters to fit in the nozzles, O rings and end caps and makes one real big difference to...

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12 Feb 2005, 07:26
Swapping rear rotors and bearings on a BX

by alan s » 06 Feb 2005, 02:12

Had to do a rush job on a BX that came from the UK.
A rear wheel bearing had collapsed following the seal backing having rusted out due to salt contamination. This of course caused the seal to totally collapse and leave the bearing open to a variety of foreign substances such as moisture and grit.
The result was that the inner cone had become...

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06 Feb 2005, 02:12
Rebuildng Xantia fan motors is possible.

by alan s » 10 Dec 2004, 14:06

O.K. I admit it; I'm cheating here, but I asked a question on a board and then answered it myself, so I'll do this in two parts; ask the question (just like most do when they look at what seems to be a Mission Impossible ) and then I'll give a detailed answer.
I'll try to edit out some superfluos banter if possible without losing the content....

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10 Dec 2004, 14:06
Rear arm bearings; the permanent fix.

by alan s » 03 Nov 2004, 03:00

The bane of every BX owners life seems to have been these rear (swing) arm bearings. Few have mamanged ownership over any amount of time without having to do them, some more than once.
The symptoms: When the car is set at its highest suspension position, the rear wheels when viewed from about 20 feet away look like this / \ or ! \.
Creaking...

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03 Nov 2004, 03:00
BX steering pinion seals replacement.

by alan s » 13 Jun 2004, 14:31

After putting up with the green drips on the driveway whenever the car was parked long enough to allow the suspension to settle, it was decided when the clutch cable carked it that now was as good a time as any to fit the seal kit to the steering pinion.
An examination showed that the problem extended further than the seals too with the steering...

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13 Jun 2004, 14:31
BX front struts- yet another cure...

by Bob Smith » 04 May 2004, 19:28
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As these pipes already contain LHM I don't see how the ride can be improved, unless of course it's feature of new LHM like the short lived non-sinking rear end when the LHM is replaced.
Bob

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Lower the suspension fully, remove the vent pipes from the strut and immerse the cleaned ends in a jar of LHM. Select maximum height.
Replace the vent pipes. This method lubricates the inside of the strut. The ride is transformed and it will last longer than greasing the outer strut shaft.
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04 May 2004, 17:42
Solution to Starter Motor problem

by alan s » 28 Mar 2004, 04:44

Here's a copy of a posting I've put on an Australian Citroen site (mainly because BXs are still fairly *new* by our standards) but one I feel could also be of interest to any Cit & possibly some Peugeot owners. It concerns the lazy starter syndrome and a cure for it.
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A while...

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28 Mar 2004, 04:44
Fitting & routing a BX speedo cable.

by alan s » 18 Mar 2004, 14:40

Before you start, disconnect the speedo cable under the bonnet at the junction of the upper & lower speedo cables to confirm whether it is the upper or lower cable that is broken.
In most cases it seems the upper cable (the top one) is the most likely culprit.
Remember: There are no shortcuts in this job!
To access: Remove the tray near the...

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18 Mar 2004, 14:40
Brake Pipe Tip

by Jon » 19 Feb 2004, 19:12

Here's a tip that I have found useful when assembling/dis-assembling brake
pipes and unions.
Before tightening up a rigid brake pipe union, carefully smear a small amount
of copper based anti-seize compound around the brake pipe BEHIND the flare. I
have found that this stops the sort of corrosion that can seize the union to
the pipe and thus...

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19 Feb 2004, 19:12
Top end rattles/oil pressure loss on 16V engine

by alan s » 16 Feb 2004, 03:01

As many know, a while back my son did a rebuild on the BX 16V series one (160 BHP) engine. Everything was done by the book & only the best of the best went into that engine & only very competant tradepeople worked on or oversaw what was done. It should have been as close to perfect it was humanly possible to get!!
On completion, it was even given...

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16 Feb 2004, 03:01
A word of warning to hydraulic Cit drivers.

by alan s » 12 Jan 2004, 10:28

Below is a copy of a posting from one of our members LHMleak about an incident that happened to him recently in his Xantia with anti-sink.
As a BX & CX driver, I would never have thought of this just as he didn't; red light comes on indicating low LHM, not far to go, car stays up so it should still have brakes & steering is exactly what I would...

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12 Jan 2004, 10:28
Xantia Clutch cable problems

by alan s » 01 Jan 2004, 07:18

A thread on this subject complete with pics that should be of help to all those Xantia owners who have gone beserk in the past rying to solve this one.
Alan S

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01 Jan 2004, 07:18
Coolants & corrosion

by alan s » 02 Oct 2003, 05:17

We often get requests on the forums for advice relating to why certain cars radiators or the heater matrix seems to be continuosly rotting holes in themselves.
It has been blamed on the salted roads in winter causing corrosion from the outside in and in some cases this is possibly a reasonable explanation, however, even that problem can be...

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02 Oct 2003, 05:17
Mayonnaise in Oil breathers.

by alan s » 01 Oct 2003, 03:48

I reckon you guys over there should refer to the period of time between about September & April as Salad Days; everything seems to be swimming in Mayonnaise
It doesn't have to be a blown head gasket, in fact in most cases it's not!
It is usually moisture contamination of oil vapour in the breathing system caused by condensation. The condensation...

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01 Oct 2003, 03:48
Exhaust Valve guide replacement

by alan s » 11 Aug 2003, 18:10

This has been taken (on the authors authority) from another board.
It related to a job done by this guy & using Gerry, a Morgan rebuilder as a mentor & assistant when doing the job.
It was done on the head of an 8 valve BX Gti, however, the principles used would be applicable to other engines in the range.
Some time ago I mentioned in this Forum...

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11 Aug 2003, 18:10
Freeing corroded parts

by alan s » 06 Aug 2003, 05:33

We often get postings from people having problems loosening parts that have corroded in and predictably, these all too often all end up in tears when something like a brake bleed nipple sheers off in the caliper or a rear sphere is so tight that the rear cylinder turns & takes out all the plumbing in the process. As a former tradesman working on...

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06 Aug 2003, 05:33
Data on Xantia Electric Door Locks

by Jon » 16 Jun 2003, 20:32

Written by David Goddard
Some information of the wiring of door locks (with deadlock facility).
The electrical connector has 5 pins. Call the highest pin No.1.
Normal Lock Circuit:
Uses pins 1 and 2. The resistance across pins 1 and 2 should be about 5ohms if the coil is OK.
If OK, applying 12V+ to pin 1 and negative to pin No.2 will unlock....

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16 Jun 2003, 20:32
XM Window Reg Repair

by Jon » 13 Jun 2003, 14:22

Originally posted by Noz
annanoverone
Apparently a common fault on all series 2 XM's is the window winder mechanism failure. Having compared a series 1 to a series 2 it makes you wnder about Citroen sometimes. The series one has a nylon pulley to and bottom which carry the guide wires which are approx 2.5mm dia. On the series 2, presumably to...

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13 Jun 2003, 14:22
XANTIA RIDE HEIGHT

by Jon » 23 May 2003, 14:34

Originally posted by AndersDK.
The Xantia suspension height settings:

Above picture (+ other good stuff) found here :

Thanks and repect to those people and to Anders for finding it.

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23 May 2003, 14:34
205/309/306/ZX/XSARA REAR ARM BRGS

by Jon » 25 Feb 2003, 13:42

Originally posted by Dave Burns
RE: Replacing the internal & external rear arm bearings on 205,306,309 Zx and Xsara
You will need a 12mm x 1.5mm bolt with around three inches of thread on it to drive into the splined bracket and disengage the anti roll on one side, a slide hammer with an M8 coupling to withdraw the torsion bars, then you will...

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25 Feb 2003, 13:42
Citroen ZX: Replacing Dashboard Lights

by B_Draper » 17 Jan 2003, 06:13

You may want to wait until all the bulbs have virtually blown, but that would obviously be illegal for night driving! It would be easiest to change all the bulbs at the same time. Off the top of my head, the basics for the dashboard lights are:
1. Remove the torx screws holding the dashboard controls in place and remove the Hazards/Foglights/Rear...

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17 Jan 2003, 06:13
Fault Codes: Bosch Motronic ML4.1

by Guest » 31 Dec 2002, 16:10

BX 16 Valve 87>92 (xu9j4 D6C engine)
11 end of fault code output
12 start of fault code output
14 coolant temp sensor
15 fuel pump circuit
21 throttle position switch (at idle)
22 Idle speed control
33 Airflow sensor (flap)
35 Throttle position switch (full load)
53 battery supply voltage to ECU
54 ECM failure
55 CO Adjuster (part of airflow...

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31 Dec 2002, 16:10
Fault Codes: Bosch Mono Jetronic A2.2

by Guest » 31 Dec 2002, 16:05

Monopoint injection fitted to AX 1.4, ZX 1.4
11 end of fault code output
12 start of fault code output
13 Air Intake temp sensor
14 Coolant temp sensor
21 Idle switch- Throttle Control motor
31 Lambda sensor signal
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33 Throttle position sensor
41 No engine RPM signal (crank sensor)
51 Lambda sensor signal
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53 Battery supply voltage to ECM
54...

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31 Dec 2002, 16:05
Fault Codes: Bosch Motronic M1.3

by Guest » 31 Dec 2002, 16:01

BX GTi 90>, BX 16v 91>
54 ECM failure
15 Fuel pump circuit/relay
34 Cannister Purge valve solenoid
33 air flow sensor (flap)
52 Lambda sensor signal
42 Injectors
51 Lambda sensor signal
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53 Battery voltage supply
41 Crank Sensor
13 Air temp sensor (in airflow meter)
21 Throttle position switch at idle
35 Throttle position switch at full load

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31 Dec 2002, 16:01
Fault Codes: Bosch MP3.1

by Guest » 31 Dec 2002, 15:56

As fitted to XM 2.0, AX GTi etc
12 Start of fault code output
11 End of fault code output
54 ECM failure
22 Idle speed control
33 MAP sensor
52 Lambda sensor
22 Idle speed control
51 Lambda sensor signal
53 Battery supply voltage to ECM
41 Crank sensor
13 Intake air temp sensor
14 Coolant sensor
21 Throttle position sensor

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31 Dec 2002, 15:56
Citroen: Resetting service indicator

by Guest » 15 Nov 2002, 19:11

Button is to the right of lower part of speedo
Press and hold in button, turn igntion on.
Keep button pressed in for 5 seconds then release.
Turn ignition off.
Turn ignition back on and Spanner symbol should illuminate for 5 seconds.
Turn igntion off. Job done.
Applies to Berlingo, Saxo; Xsara, Xantia with service indicator in dash display.

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15 Nov 2002, 19:11
Citroen ZX: Replacing rear subframe mounts

by Guest » 16 Sep 2003, 02:25

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Finally got round to doing my ZX rear mounts yesterday at 121,000 miles.
See the Common Problems and Fixes section for more details on this, and in particular the wise words of Dave Burns.
I was very lucky that I was able to do this job on a 2 post ramp and used a hydraulic gearbox stand to support/lower/raise the rear beam, together with a step...

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Posted By Dave Burns with additions from JW
Car has to be supported with stands at the rear jack point's on the sill's, use a piece of thick plywood between stand and sill.
Remove spare wheel cage, pull rubber silencer mountings off (washing up liquid helps them slide off) and rest silencer on something suitable, there isn't enough movement...

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15 Nov 2002, 18:02
Citroen ZX: Replacing heater panel bulbs

by Guest » 15 Nov 2002, 16:50

Originally posted by B Draper
I found I had to take off the following in this order - I may be wrong in places as it was a while ago!
Leg Side vents next to centre console,
Ash Tray - there are bolts behind this,
Centre Console around handbrake,
Radio - you'll need to disconnect this,
Unit comprising of the centre airvents above the radio down...

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15 Nov 2002, 16:50
Citroen BX: Fixing slow starter motor

by Guest » 15 Nov 2002, 16:35

Courtesy of Alan Smith
With the miles many BX's have now travelled, particularly those in City areas may find that the starter motor is tending to become slow & at times particularly in cold weather may not always want to spin the engine fast enough for it to start. If this slow turning is accompanied by a grinding sound, there is a better than...

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15 Nov 2002, 16:35
Citroen: Rear Arm Bearing replacement

by Guest » 15 Nov 2002, 16:34

This is courtesy of Y. Narabayashi from Japan.
SUSPENSION Rear Arm
Maintenance Menu
Remove Rear Arm and replace Arm bearing
Rear suspension of Hydro-pneumatic Citroen, includes BX, use trailing-arm system. Pivot shaft of arm sets on the subframe by through the roller bearing.
All successive hydro-pneumatic Citroen adopts this bearing;however,...

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15 Nov 2002, 16:34
Citroen: How to change Rear Spheres

by JohnD » 27 Dec 2002, 23:33

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A few notes on changing the anti-sink sphere on a Xantia. Have the rear wheels on ramps, otherwise you won't have room to move. Loosen off the 9mm pipe union leading into the sphere before moving the sphere itself, otherwise the pipe will break. Do less than a quarter turn on both before depressurising. When fitting the new sphere, enter the union...

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Courtesy of Alan Smith.
The rear spheres have to follow a set procedure to change.
Firstly; Set the suspension right to the highest setting (the one used for wheel changing)
VERY IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is not being worked on over a pit, you MUST - repeat MUST put axle stands in a position so that they will stop the car from falling on you if...

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15 Nov 2002, 16:33
All vehicles: Losing/blowing out coolant

by rabenson » 17 Nov 2002, 16:43

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My Wife was barreling up the autoroute in her BX19D (j-plate) to catch a ferry. she parked up at the port then, on returning to the car, found that there was a fair quantity of coolant dumped underneath.
Obviously concerned, she (after a suitable period) checked the coolant level and found it to be very low. Topped it up and was escorted to the...

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Courtesy of Alan Smith.
There are a myriad of causes for this problem (ie) cracked head, incorrect timing, blocked radiator, blown head gasket, partial blockage of the cooling system, collapsing hose due to age/deterioration on the intake side of the water pump.
Before assuming the worst, always check for air in the system. Air trapped in the...

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15 Nov 2002, 16:31

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