In recent weeks I studied intensely the debate on Xantia blower issues with most useful links to all the details (thanks,
guys), because mine has begun blowing with gale force incontrolably, which I could stop only by removing fuse 22.
I have already established diplomatic relations with a young and ambitious electrician who might be willing to replace
the transistors but then I had the inspiration (it had to be telepathy) to pay yesterday a visit to the A5 French Car
Breakers. And indeed, in front of the shed it was there - a red S-reg Turbo LX, the first Xantia in two years (the
previous was blue) which has, for some incomprehensible reasons as the engine was in perfect condition, failed the
MOT. To me it was sheer beauty, despite some flaking paint, but most important, it had an intact blower and its
headlights were in mint conditions, so I canibalised it instantly. I'll drive with the blower to Pleiades but there is still a
lot of car left to take apart.
Happy driving,
Xantian 304K
Xantia Forte HDi
Xantia Exclusive
Xantia Forte HDi
Xantia SX
Xantia LX
Peugeot 405
VW Jetta
VW Derby
Renault 11
Talbot Samba
Yugo
Almost complete LX Turbo D at A5 Car Breakers
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Re: Almost complete LX Turbo D at A5 Car Breakers
If you know the reg, you can look up why it failed on the GOV.UK site
'95 Xantia LX 1.9D-auto, Black, 118k
'97 306 XS 1.6i, Blaze Yellow, 24k
'96 ZX SX 1.9TD rolling shell, White, 81k
'97 306 XS 1.6i, Blaze Yellow, 24k
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Re: Almost complete LX Turbo D at A5 Car Breakers
The duff blower regulator you have is easily repaired...
Full guide here...
https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... hp?t=22348
It's a very common problem...
Full guide here...
https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... hp?t=22348
It's a very common problem...
Jim
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...