Xantia auto gearbox cable

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Xantia auto gearbox cable

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Hi,

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

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How much :shock:

What's the problem on the old cable?
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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....
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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?

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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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