Xantia Models

Alhambra · Unread post by **Alhambra** » 20 Sep 2009, 22:11

I keep seeing references to Series 1 & 2 models and can find no information about this, so, what are the differences and when was the Series 2 introduced?

I have a 99 1.8i Sensation that I assume is a Series 2 car.

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 20 Sep 2009, 22:20

S2; bulbous bumpers, passenger airbag instead of grab rail, clarion radio instead of blaupunkt which had mp3 player port, rear heater button on end of wiper stalk rather than dashbord, heater blower relay mod fitted at factory, grill is part of the bonnet.
Think it came in late 98, otherwise 99.

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 20 Sep 2009, 23:56

It's largely a difference in looks:

early series 1:

note double chevrons on bonnet

late series 1:

dashboard -

series 2:

The key s2 external difference on the rear is the insertion of a braking light
on the tailgate.

Can't find a s2 dashboard pic though!

Andrew

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 21 Sep 2009, 06:47

Note that the center rear brake light was fitted to late mk1s, and high spec mk1s had a passenger airbag and grab handle.

The electrical system had a major "upgrade" with a central computer system, mk2s also have LCD odometer, interior lights in the front footwells. The mk1 usually has an immobiliser keypad on the console, but the mk2 has an RF transponder on the key instead.

On Exclusives, the leather seats are a bit different (a matter of personal preference) but the mk2 steering wheel is not as nicely finished as on a mk1.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 21 Sep 2009, 10:07

xantia_v6 wrote: The mk1 usually has an immobiliser keypad on the console, but the mk2 has an RF transponder on the key instead.

Only from around LATE 1996/97 - P reg onwards.. So not many thank god!

Paul

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 21 Sep 2009, 10:10

citroenxm wrote:
xantia_v6 wrote: The mk1 usually has an immobiliser keypad on the console, but the mk2 has an RF transponder on the key instead.

Only from around LATE 1996/97 - P reg onwards.. So not many thank god!

Paul

And it can be easily removed and replaced with a more useful tray.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 21 Sep 2009, 10:11

I KNOW! As I have on my V6!

Paul

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Sep 2009, 17:35

My Mk1 had the transponder, not the keypad.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 21 Sep 2009, 18:47

How did you manage that steve? Transponder did NOT come along untill 1998 Series 2 cars. Promise

Paul

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Sep 2009, 19:08

Haven't a clue. Just came like that.

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 21 Sep 2009, 20:50

Also never seen a mk1 with a transponder.

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 21 Sep 2009, 20:54

Is this because the keyfob is the s2 fatter one? Alternate/second hand
locks fitted.

Andrew

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Sep 2009, 21:49

Always a possibility I suppose. Both plippers were quite chunky.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 21 Sep 2009, 21:51

Did it actually work too Steve, i mean lock and unlock the car?

Paul

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Sep 2009, 22:02

Oh yes, worked perfectly although I had to change the actual fobs after a while as the rubber button covers became very soft and sticky and began to go into holes. Just shifted the keyblade and electronics to a new housing. Or at least the dealer did. Had I known it was so simple I would never have paid their exorbitant prices.