Filler Cap Button
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- momag46
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Filler Cap Button
Hi Guys
Just noticed there is a small 'green' button under the fuel filler cap on my V6, it is pushed in by the cap as it is screwed on.
What is this button for anyone?
Maurice
Just noticed there is a small 'green' button under the fuel filler cap on my V6, it is pushed in by the cap as it is screwed on.
What is this button for anyone?
Maurice
1999 V6 Xantia
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Possibly the central locking tab. Some Xantias had a solenoid that lock the fuel cap when the car is locked.
James
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Re: Filler Cap Button
It's not the central locking, the central locking operates a pin that pops out from the left hand side to lock the flap itself. Shown in the red outline on the left in it's extended, locked position:
The green button is the one shown in the red outline on the right.
I'd also like to know what the green button does - the only thing I can think of is it's a switch to set off the alarm if someone defeats the flap locking pin and tries to unscrew your filler cap while the alarm is armed, but I haven't tested it to see if it does anything.
The green button is the one shown in the red outline on the right.
I'd also like to know what the green button does - the only thing I can think of is it's a switch to set off the alarm if someone defeats the flap locking pin and tries to unscrew your filler cap while the alarm is armed, but I haven't tested it to see if it does anything.
Simon
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
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2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
Re: Filler Cap Button
did any XANT have a fap, if so maybe it is to dispense a shot of fap fluid into the fuel system every tiime the cap is removed/refitted?????
Regards, malcolm.
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current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
Re: Filler Cap Button
No Xantia's had a FAP as far as I know which is why I didn't suggest it, but I just realised the original poster didn't say he had a Xantia! We just somehow assumed that...
So if it's a C5 it could well be related to the FAP/DPF. Still doesn't answer what the green button does on my Xantia though.
So if it's a C5 it could well be related to the FAP/DPF. Still doesn't answer what the green button does on my Xantia though.
Simon
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Always amazed that you guys can come up with an answer to a problem, given that the car is described as a "V6"?
As I recall, a V6 is an engine, and has been fitted to dozens of different makes and models of vehicle.
As I recall, a V6 is an engine, and has been fitted to dozens of different makes and models of vehicle.
Rick.
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Re: Filler Cap Button
I'm assuming James must have read this post recently:
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=43626" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or one of the other recent posts, so yes it is a Xantia.
Maurice - it's probably a good idea if you put the model of your car in your forum profile, then it appears at the bottom of your posts automatically like mine below.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=43626" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or one of the other recent posts, so yes it is a Xantia.
Maurice - it's probably a good idea if you put the model of your car in your forum profile, then it appears at the bottom of your posts automatically like mine below.
Simon
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Sorry lads - It is a Xantia - series 2, 1999.
I just assumed I'd get an answer like "you idiot, it's a xxxxx" but no, I seem to have opened some scalp wounds with people scratching their heads.
Maurice
I just assumed I'd get an answer like "you idiot, it's a xxxxx" but no, I seem to have opened some scalp wounds with people scratching their heads.
Maurice
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Could it be an alarm of some sort?
Rick.
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Or trying to remember where they left their brains!momag46 wrote:Sorry lads - It is a Xantia - series 2, 1999.
I just assumed I'd get an answer like "you idiot, it's a xxxxx" but no, I seem to have opened some scalp wounds with people scratching their heads.
Maurice
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
- momag46
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Re: Filler Cap Button
Just added cars owned and location to make things easier.
Maurice
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Re: Filler Cap Button
ahhh......the flat wastelands of the east
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Re: Filler Cap Button
FLAT - we celebrate a mole-hill round here, drive miles to look at one!!!!!
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Re: Filler Cap Button
I know, my Ex lives in Boston, when lying down on her back she had more topography than the whole county
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Re: Filler Cap Button
ANYWAY - What's this little green button for
1999 V6 Xantia
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