Xantia auto gearbox cable

jonincornwall · Unread post by **jonincornwall** » 06 Dec 2010, 08:56

Hi,

Does anyone have any ideas where to get a replacement gearbox cable for a 1995 Xantia 1.9d auto? Citroen want £260!

Jon

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Dec 2010, 09:14

How much

What's the problem on the old cable?

jonincornwall · Unread post by **jonincornwall** » 06 Dec 2010, 09:22

Well I've taken it out and you can move one end and the other end stays put. There is a break in it somewhere but I can't withdraw the whole thing.
I have tried a few places like mill autos, gsf, local breakers but no joy....

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 06 Dec 2010, 09:35

Sounds like the Ball has popped from the joint inside the control house..

S2's are openable, arent the S1's openable?

Would these not be the same as XM units?

Paul

jonincornwall · Unread post by **jonincornwall** » 06 Dec 2010, 09:49

It's the actual jacketed cable that has broken, ie with the cable out of the car and on the bench one end of it will move and the other doesn't.
Any suggestions for parts places?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Dec 2010, 10:18

Rather than trying to replace it complete, it may be an idea to consult an outfit like SpeedyCables and see if they will repair it for you.

jonincornwall · Unread post by **jonincornwall** » 06 Dec 2010, 11:08

I have tried speedy cables, unfortunately they are unable to help....

I don't understand why it's so expensive, just price gouging I suppose

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Dec 2010, 11:52

jonincornwall wrote:I don't understand why it's so expensive, just price gouging I suppose

Yes, that'll be it John. It's all a cynical ploy to get you to throw in the towel and get a nice, shiny new Citroen...

There's got to be a way. I'm surprised SpeedyCables won't help after boasting on their website thyey can do anyting with cables.

An alternative is to look at any automatic in a scrapyard and see if the cable can be adapted to suit. Else, it might come down to a bit of good old DIY to make up a replacement cable from say, a clutch cable.