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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Activa Stickies

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 18:55

All the sticky threads from this forum are now in Activa Stickies

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04 Jan 2010, 18:55

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Register - forum member's Activas

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 19:24
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This is work in progress and maybe a reference/starting point for a
format that will hopefully/eventually be quite informative and useful?

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N809 BNA
Colour - Green ERYCR
RP - 6945CJ
Status - Off road since '07

Spec -...

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Not currently in the road, as it has some stuff to be done, and at the moment, being summer, i use way more the working car (A C5 X7 2.0 Hdi 163)
But i need to let my 2.0 Hdi activa here for your appreciation. Was already presented here ( ) , but this is the proper activa place.
My previous activa (2.1TD) is also in here, (previous page) , but the...
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04 Aug 2025, 00:32
Correcting the Activa lean

by Xaccers » 15 Jan 2010, 11:38

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Ah correcting the Activa lean :)

You will need:
1 tape measure with 73mm marked
1 torch
1 short magnetic spirit level
2 13mm spanners
Ramps/pit - basically anything that lets you get under the front of the car with it's front wheels on something solid that's high enough as not to squish you should the car drop all the way down to low and make a...

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Xaccers,
I need help with this . My 97 Xantia Acitva is lopsided.

What DOES the ROLL CORRECTOR behind the engine look like ? ( this is different from the height corrector, yes?)
could you post a picture?

The Xantia Active has 4 height correctors

I don't understand the 73mm measurement : distance between far ends of the threads either side of...

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30 Sep 2023, 21:17
Activa Spotting - Post all eBay and etc. Finds here

by CitroJim » 10 Oct 2008, 14:42
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Please use this thread to post any Activas you may find for sale on eBay and elseware in this thread.

This is for the benefit of those looking for an Activa and to hopefully save some from the automotive knacker man and the Pugger Death Squads :evil:

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This has been a quiet thread recently, I've seen one or two for sale but they are certainly getting thin on the ground now.

Here is one, which surely deserves a good home. Early series one with tax and test for £395, a bargain.

Activa for sale
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23 Oct 2013, 20:00
Activa Tyre Testing Thread

by KP » 14 Aug 2009, 08:22
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Ok i know this comes up a lot of times but thought it would be better to centralise it and if the Mod of the forum is ok, for it to maybe be a sticky???

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Jim, I think your Bridgestones are Potenza ER300s :lol:

They're the ones Chris :D
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17 Jun 2011, 05:52
Roadtests & reviews

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 22:09
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A review repeated in it's entirety from here:

The eye of the beholder

A review by Robert Parnham on Citroen Xantia Activa 2.0 Turbo
November 13th, 2003

Author's product rating:
Citroen Xantia Activa 2.0 Turbo - rated by robert_parnham

• Safety - Satisfactory
• Comfort - Excellent
• Road Handling - Excellent
• Looks - Satisfactory
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Ive another test I have in paper form to scan and put in here, ill do it soon.

Just noticed though, that green Activa in the above pictures isnt wearing an Activa front bumper .... it must have wider wings though, or maybe not?

Its the 2 ltr 16v which had narrow wings and also the 205/55 tyres, all others had bigger wings and tyres. The lower...
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05 Apr 2011, 07:58
How to make a Substitute Rear Ram Bush

by CitroJim » 20 Feb 2011, 10:41

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All explained here

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I am in the process of a tutorial about MP3.2 ECU now. How to Unlock, Immo of that Bosch thing etc.

That will be extremely valuabale information Lefteris :D

Well done on doning that, it's normally a bit of a showstopper...

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Last post by CitroJim
21 Feb 2011, 10:17
Readers Rides - Activa gallery

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 23:53
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Any budding photographers out there who have an eye for the lines
of the Activa? Their Activa even!? :D

These are two offerings from Citroen:

and radioactive red

Andrew

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Thats a very nice picture Gareth 8) Thats my favourite colour for a S2 Xantia, you dont see many.

I believe cars are there to be used, however our Xms, C15 and traction rarely if never see winter roads, only if needs must if they need something doing.

Ive not washed my C5 for 3 weeks and im feeling guilty now, as its looking shocking, its...
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Last post by Citroenmad
11 Jan 2010, 22:39
Activa Buyers Guide

by CitroJim » 11 Oct 2008, 20:40

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Generally speaking, the Activa is very similar to a normal Xantia and all the usual checks apply when vetting a potential purchase. So look carefully at Strut Tops, the Heater Matrix and so on. This guide will concentrate on those areas to check that are very much Activa-Specific.

If you have no pevious experience of an Activa and are...

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Thanks Andrew :D Brilliant!

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Last post by CitroJim
11 Jan 2010, 20:05
Removing an Activa CT engine

by XantiaMan » 26 Oct 2009, 18:41

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Whilst this is still fresh in my mind, i thought i would write this down as a brief guide on how to remove an Activa engine. Although the procedure is fairly straight forward and applies to other engines in Xantia's.

1) Slacken the front wheel bolts. Set the suspension in high, and place axle stands under the front jacking points. Lower the...

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Gareth, that's excellent :D Although Activa-specific, it basically holds true for any Xantia engine removal.

Using the built-in lifting eyes on the engine is the very best way to hoist. In theory at least, if you use equal length chains on them up to the hook of your engine crane, the engine and gearbox should tilt to the correct natural angle...

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Last post by CitroJim
26 Oct 2009, 21:59
Activa Sphere Compatibility

by CitroJim » 17 Oct 2008, 21:16

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Activa specific spheres are now not generally easily available except from Citroen. They can of course be regassed if in good condition.

However, what to do if a sphere has failed and won't take a regas? Sphere diaphragms can fail from being run flat and these cannot be replaced.

In extremis, spheres from a normal Hydractive Xantia can be...

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Have you seen the Activa club france .doc with the fitment of grey C5 spheres
on adapters - bigger surface area of diaphragm on same volume and
alternative jet . Interesting stuff:

The link is miles long as it's using a Google page translation French>>English

Andrew

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Last post by andmcit
23 Oct 2009, 21:21
How you can repair an Activa RAM to prevent it from leaking*

by KevMayer » 20 Oct 2008, 20:10

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*Was originally:

How can you protect a RAM to prevent it from leaking ?

I believe this should be made a sticky in this Activa area as this is usually
a big deal issue that will keep many Activae off the road and/or failing an
MOT. So, over to Kev's original post:

The small rubber leak off pipes on my rams are currently ok, but on my...

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Well done Kev, that's inspired :D

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Last post by CitroJim
15 Mar 2009, 16:52
Links

by andmcit » 11 Oct 2008, 21:11
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Activa Club France
with Google translation to English built in!! :D
Some relevant interesting stuff here!

And for something totally different:
Xantia Club CZ
...again with translation; quite fun with the Google surreal filter on! ;)

Activa manual information here (incomplete):

Andrew

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nice and flat round this corner:

Activa magic.
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Last post by Village
29 Oct 2008, 13:58
Part number Sticky

by KP » 22 Feb 2010, 16:58

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Just thought it would be a good idea to start putting activa specific parts in a stickies thread for easy reference. :)

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Rear Spheres: 16 383 745 80
Sphere Seal: 5272 15
Front Spheres: 16 383 746 80
Accumulator Sphere: 16 380 431 80
Rigidity Regulator Sphere 70 Bar: 16 381 881 80
As above but 55 Bar: 16 380 425 80
Electrovalve: 96 119 952
Anti Sink Sphere: 16 380 427 80
Anti Sink Valve: 5293 02
Front Activa Jack: 5090 02
Rear Activa Jack: 5090 04
Hydraulic Pump:...

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Last post by Cento16v
28 Apr 2021, 17:08
Activa door badges

by Citroenmad » 03 Jul 2012, 21:36

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My Activas door badges are looking a bit old, they are starting to delaminate on the backs, they look a bit like a bad chrome door strip. One is worse than the other.

Im not sure if they are still available new, however having bought a black 136mm for the boot from ebay and it being of original quality, im looking at getting the smaller badges...

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I have my old activa badges, they dont have any sticky stuff left on them but they are in good nick if you would like them (and have something to stick them on with)?

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15 Jul 2012, 22:38

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