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Update to the Acceptable Usage Policy - Sept 2017

by GiveMeABreak » 01 Sep 2017, 11:28 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Please note that the FCF Admin Team have amended the FCF Acceptable Usage Policy to clarify the rules concerning Profile Signatures and Commercial Posts as of September 2017.

An extract from the AUP concerning the changes is listed below, however all members are kindly asked to visit the following link and familiarise themselves with the updated...

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See my post above showing the portrait mobile screen on an iPhone 6plus - no avatar section at all, so focusses on the post content. The display is adaptive depending on your screen size and resolution, so different for each person depending on what they use. The changes were mostly to improve mobile use, where display options are obviously very...

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04 Sep 2017, 13:32
French Car Chat Forum
by GiveMeABreak » 25 Aug 2017, 13:05 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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The 'French Car Chat' Forum has now been renamed to ' The Off Topic Chat Lounge'.

There have been no changes to the existing topics or posts. It was just felt that there needed to be a place for posts that did not fit into any of the other categories and to encourage posts of a more general nature to be posted here instead of in the technical...

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hi,

Thx for the answare. I understand .
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05 Sep 2017, 09:09
FCF LDS Fluid Discount

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 12:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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When researching some LDS Fluid suppliers, I looked into one retailer Nielson CDG that Elis (EDC5) referred to me for comment. On looking at their description of the LDS, they were referring to Citroen as having 'Hydrolastic' suspension etc. - needless to say, I did contact them and explained the systems used by Citroen and the distinction between...

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I never used the registration utility because it is always wrong on just about every website that uses that facility, so they are not unique here.

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31 Aug 2017, 00:27
Private Message Improvements

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 00:10 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Just to advise members that we have made some improvements to the Private Messaging System used on the Forum:
We have increased the Mailbox limit from 100 to 200 messages
We have now enabled image file attachments to be sent in private messages.
All effective immediately.

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I have just adjusted a forum setting which should have fixed this issue.

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14 Aug 2017, 21:45
FCF Member Discount - EasyDiagnostics

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Jun 2017, 16:16 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a 15% discount for FCF members from Easydiagnostics as of 17th June 2017. This is for members only and details are in the following link in the members' section:

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17 Jun 2017, 16:16

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Citroen Peugeot DS Bluetooth Feature Comparison

by GiveMeABreak » 23 Sep 2016, 17:56

If your interested to know what Bluetooth features are supported by your PSA / DS Audio System and your Mobile Phone, this utility might be useful.

Citroen Audio System Bluetooth Phone Features

Peugeot Audio System Bluetooth Phone Features

DS Automobiles Audio System Bluetooth Phone Features

The following site allows you to select your...

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23 Sep 2016, 17:56
Pleiades

by alan s » 27 May 2006, 01:05
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From an Aussie website.

It has been brought to my attention that Pleiades in the U.K. has closed down! Nothing could be further from the truth. I can assure you that Pleiades in the U. K. is alive and well, however, they have changed their address to:

Green End House,
Scotney Way,
Sawtry,
Cambs.,
PE28 5XF.

The telephone number remains the...

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Martin prefers to use the phone as he doesn't have much time to access his computer.

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30 May 2010, 17:09
C5 Mk1 Loose Accelerator Pedal Adjustment

by GiveMeABreak » 20 Feb 2016, 22:20
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If your accelerator pedal is suffering from the 'droops', here's where you need to adjust it:

The accelerator cable has a fair bit of travel from the pedal to the throttle potentiometer and over time, you may find the pedal drops an inch or so. This of course will lead to reduced performance as there is too much slack.
The throttle sensor is...

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Split posts moved here (which I think is where they belong).

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21 Aug 2017, 10:38
www.Classic-Citroen-Tech.co.uk - The site for Citroen Docs!

by mpopka » 02 Jan 2011, 09:38
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If you have heard of Tony Jackson , in Citroen circles, you will know that he is famous for his large collection of Citroen material which he has been amassing over many years and are referred to as the "Agua Files".

Tony and I have been collaborating to provide a "front end" web site, which enables you "logically"...

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I've now updated the link to point to the main Traction site. :)

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12 Jul 2017, 13:06
PAYG car insurance
by elma » 11 Jul 2017, 08:21

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Car insurance now available in PAYG from cuvva
Wouldn't suit me as I don't agree with telematics but is probably good for learners, second cars and those with points. My Xantia came up as £16.25 subscription and £1.60 per hour.
As the subscription covers fire and theft when not driving I believe the car can be taxed on this policy.

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Sony springs to mind Jim, a lot if their phones are ip66. My Dad has no complaints with his and I quite liked it when I had a brief play.
I'm sure there are others.
You're requirements are the same as mine. I'm a serial killer of smart phones.
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11 Jul 2017, 17:44
Quality Scruffs work trousers with kneepads cheap
by elma » 18 Jan 2017, 22:21

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I found these on Amazon, good quality Scruffs work pants with removable kneepads and a belt included. Size 32 only at £12.99, I bought a pair and they are decent so I thought some of you may like to know for all those days you spend kneeling by your cars.

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:) you gifted it :)
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21 Jan 2017, 16:27
Window, Heater Resistor, Comms Plunger Glovebox Fixes

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Aug 2016, 18:42

I was looking for somethng on the web today and happened upon this site - mainly for Renault issues, but they have some cheap fixes / parts for certain models of Citroens exhibiting some common problems. I have copied the links below for anyone interested. Mainly cheaper alternatives to the Heater Resistor, Faulty Indicator plungers in DAV comms...

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24 Aug 2016, 18:42
Repair/Wiring Manuals

by jimmymarsbar » 30 May 2016, 10:40

I'm sure many here already are aware of this site, but here it is anyway for those who may not be aware and would like to be :)

I was directed to this site from another forum, it's got invaluable downloads covering maintenance, repairs and wiring diagrams;

I've downloaded the offline version of SEDRE for my 307 - it covers all Pug models,...

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30 May 2016, 10:40
Diagbox / Lexia Software Updates - Version Changes

by GiveMeABreak » 21 Feb 2016, 11:14

For those members interested, I've assembled all the Citroen Diagbox change logs, detailing the patches, issues and fixes from version 6.39 (7.06) on. As there are quite a few updates, I have created a section on the Citroen section of the Forum Wiki site - here is the link:

Members often ask "Do I need to upgrade my version"? Well...

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21 Feb 2016, 11:14
RT3 RT4 RT5 Repairs / Refurbs

by GiveMeABreak » 10 Jan 2016, 23:42

For anyone who has issues with their systems typically the Magneti Marelli / Blaupunkt systems (No visible satellites, poor GSM signal, poor radio signal, fried tuners, frozen screens etc.,) plus most other systems fitted to PSA cars, here's a couple of companies that specialise in their repair:

UK-Based:
Clarion Service Centre UK
Pennyfields,...

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10 Jan 2016, 23:42
All in one parts search

by vborovic » 01 Nov 2015, 11:57
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Since I'm always on a look out for spare (broken cars) parts, I've stumbled on this site (currently, the C5 is selected), seems to be a dynamic catalog from various sites, mostly ebay though ... but it has the car parts categories well visible ... if this page was already shared, feel free to ignore this post:

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I thought Mister Auto was a Belgian operation, it's certainly where my order came from, but I now believe they have a presence in most, if not all, EU countries - & a few others.

None of which alters the fact they seem to have a terrible reputation. As I've said, I had no issues BUT I'd think very carefully about using them again because, had...

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17 Dec 2015, 14:18
Free MOT history lookup

by Mandrake » 19 Oct 2015, 21:29

Hi All,

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but there is now a free MOT history lookup page provided by gov.uk:

All you need to know is the license plate and the vehicle Make!

For my Xantia V6 it had all the MOT results back to 2005...

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12 Dec 2015, 17:17
Postcode to GPS

by Trainman » 25 Nov 2015, 06:54
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I discovered this the other day and have been asked to post here:

GiveMeABreak discovered this one, which is an iPhone app:

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Now that is useful and not only for GPS...

Just what I needed for a totally unrelated task I needed to complete :D

Thanks Steve and Marc!

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Last post by CitroJim
25 Nov 2015, 08:40
Gabor's textbook

by jeremy » 02 Oct 2003, 04:57

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14 Nov 2015, 20:18
MOT test requirements

by DickieG » 04 May 2009, 10:31
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Here's a useful link to the rules and regulations of what is tested in an MOT.
Invalid link, see below.

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Original link dead.
General MOT link as the regulations are regularly changed.
Thanks to GiveMeABreak (Marc)

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12 Nov 2015, 22:31
The Citroën Technical Guide

by Old-Guy » 13 Nov 2009, 17:39
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The Citroën Technical Guide by Željko Nastasic´and Gábor Deák Jahn - Includes invaluable explanations (in English) and diagrams of how Citroën’s Hydro-pneumatic suspension, brake and steering system works. Covers all models from the DS to the C5 including Hydractive and Activa.

Copies of this PDF file (605Kb) can be found all over the web (even...

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Link updated.

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12 Nov 2015, 22:22
xantia manual haynes download

by lurchy666 » 30 Nov 2009, 13:55
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dunno if anyone is intrested i found this link to a downloadable haynes manual just thought i'd share it with anyone

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I was NOT a member 6 years ago.

I have said my piece and expressing ones view is not "making a fuss", you know where I stand.

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08 Nov 2015, 11:21
The sort of company you can never find----CARBON BRUSH's

by Stickyfinger » 04 Dec 2014, 23:13
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Need a brush for a motor ?, drill , pressure washer ??

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wow thats a brushing good site sticky

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17 Jan 2015, 12:14
KingAs - Strut Top Refurbish.

by myglaren » 02 Aug 2014, 11:47
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KingAs website

You don't have to wait any more for disaster when your strut mount will eventually fail!

Our company renovates Citroen XM strut mounts with polyurethane. Original shape, geometry and hardness retained. Improved inside construction now preventing from splitting strut mount into two parts in case of elastomer failure (though its...

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I can personally recommend this mob. Did a lovely job of two sets of XM tops for Team WFA :-D

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02 Aug 2014, 14:11
C5 Spheres.

by Smarty2 » 30 May 2014, 13:29

Anyone need replacement spheres you can get them at competitive prices here, saved me over £200 over other sites!

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30 May 2014, 13:29
height corrector rubbery bits

by citronut » 16 May 2014, 20:11

heres a link to Citroen Classics web site who sell height corrector rubbery bits, amongst other useful citroney bits and pieces

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16 May 2014, 20:11
sphere supplier

by citronut » 15 May 2014, 08:50

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16 May 2014, 04:35
Archives Citroën Xantia; over 2500 pages online and free!

by JMWXantia » 10 Nov 2010, 22:10
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Hello to all,

I just stumbled upon this forum and I would like to use this opportunity to let you know of the existence of my web site

It's a virtual visit to my collection of all I have on the Xantia. Items include press articles, internal Citroën documents, photo's, brochures, collectionables, scale models etc. etc. As I have to scan and...

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Hello Xantia-friends,

Good to see that you have found my new site, probably thanks to the listing by Google. At this moment not all old material is back yet, but in the coming months I will do my best to make the site complete again. I've added a new tab on the left where you can find the update history of the site. Last weekend the 20th edition...

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11 May 2014, 10:42
BigRed (Brake Parts

by myglaren » 16 Mar 2014, 22:41

BigRed

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16 Mar 2014, 22:41
whlist online I found this all about diagnostics

by falling-out-with-my-car » 09 Mar 2014, 16:37

Hello,

whilst online I found this Pdf file all about Citroen diagnostics where to find the various sockets and lower down some hints and tips.
I hope it will be useful to somebody here.
regards
Nigel...........Link below................

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09 Mar 2014, 16:37
Sphere removel tool Ebay

by SteveM » 12 Dec 2013, 20:35
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Just bought one of these, fast postage, ordered Monday afternoon and arrived Wednesday morning =D> .. Done 12 spheres this afternoon,(2 cars) and not one smashed knuckle :) .. Also makes them for the C5

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Very droll.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

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13 Dec 2013, 20:17
Old Citroen Manuals

by myglaren » 05 Jan 2010, 00:52
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Just swiped this from another site (autoshite) that may be useful to owners of Tractions, DSs, CXs and GSs, plus older 2CVs.

Citroen Publications

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Edit: 15.12.2013 Unfortunately below link is broken, removed by the owner.

:idea: You can still find these files from some other locations by Google searching the file name.
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French Car Manuals, Technical documents and lots of other useful material.

Link -->...

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18 Nov 2013, 10:44
Build Code Calculator

by spider » 20 Apr 2013, 17:10
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Mainly for the curious.

It will turn your four digit build code into the 'real' production date so you know when your car was 'born' in the factory :)

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Excellent link Andy, will be very useful I'm sure.

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20 Apr 2013, 17:31
Turbo specialist in Scotland

by Allanxantia » 24 Mar 2012, 00:25
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I have just used these guys They did a great price on the turbo for my C5 1.6HDI. He told me that they keep stock of most Renault and PSA units, and when not in stock can do a next day repair service.
They are in Glasgow and seemed to know their stuff

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Seeing as we've got a 207 1.6 HDi I've bookmarked that page.

Apparently they've a habit of eating turbo's for fun.

David.

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16 Apr 2013, 22:29
Reading PSA Wiring Diagrams

by Ben82 » 09 Mar 2013, 22:36

Have found the following link to be rather useful :)

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09 Mar 2013, 22:36
French website with software downloads

by c.morewood » 14 Jan 2013, 17:42

Loads of useful info on software download LEXIA DIAGBOX P2000 and loads of other car related software not only for French makes. Very helpful with installation problems. But its in French and you have to join and introduce yourself to see all of the info. If you use Google translate or freetranslation.com it makes it a little easier.

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14 Jan 2013, 17:42
The website for all the hard to find bits for DIY

by horsedentist » 28 Dec 2012, 19:50
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If you are a diy mechanic then you will find all the hard to find bits you need here:

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yes the lowering kit is a easy to fit system

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29 Dec 2012, 00:40
AL4 Service & Repair Manual

by myglaren » 01 Dec 2012, 14:08
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uncle buck has kindly made available a pdf of this manual.
You can download it from my DropBox account here

There is also a Citroen Service Manual too, also linked to by uncle buck .

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Cheers Steve ...

Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2

Don't thank me Mike, it was uncle buck that sent them to me.

All gratitude should go to him.

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01 Dec 2012, 17:01
breakers yard

by citronut » 20 Oct 2012, 19:16

i have posted this in the Recommended Garages and Services, maybe not the right area but here's the link

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20 Oct 2012, 19:16
Badges etc.

by myglaren » 31 Jul 2012, 21:09
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We have had an inquiry from a company wishing to advertise on the forum.
While this is not an option, the items they are selling may very well be of interest to forum members so we are taking the unusual step of linking to their web pages.
Note that we are in no way endorsing these products, merely making them available to members who would...

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I had never noticed them before and have got a nice new Citroën badge for the back of the xm. Mind you i dont do much trawling wwhich means i didnt actualy want this badge as i wasnt looking for it and now the fcf has forced me (the unwary and stupid consumer) to part with money for something i didnt need, shame on you :lol:
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I do trawl quite...

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03 Aug 2012, 22:50
A supplier with excellent online catalogues

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Apr 2012, 12:53

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09 Apr 2012, 23:16
recomended parts company

by c.morewood » 29 Sep 2011, 16:19

I though I'd recomend this company who supply as the company name suggests French Automotive Parts, on EBay as f.a.pltd Based in Tackley Oxfordshire. Very friendly and helpfu and good value for money.

"We are a family business selling New parts for Peugeot and Citroen vehicles. We supply parts packed in either the Vehicle Manufacturers...

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29 Sep 2011, 16:19
2001 C5 Auxillary Audio Input- solution!

by Andy F » 19 May 2011, 20:39

Hi everybody,

I remember ages ago there being a thread on if or how it was possible to connect an mp3 player to an existing 2001 C5 headunit.

I have done much research into this and have finally bought a system that actually works! All the web sites i visited didnt seem to list a Connect 2 system for C5s older than 2005.

However, the Connects 2...

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19 May 2011, 20:39
Height Corrector Hydraulics Overhaul Guide

by CitroJim » 19 Feb 2011, 17:42
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A guide to stripping the hydraulic assembly of the height corrector specific to the Xantia only can be found here .

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Hi Jim

Thanks for the guide, me and my dad attacked mine this evening, check out the picture below, absolutely disgusting! I don't know if you want to use this photo as your 'bad case'? :lol:

Something I feel I should point out though, the two bolts that hold the height corrector to the subframe have an amount of adjustment in them. When we...

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10 Mar 2011, 02:06
good source of Xantia and mainly Activa parts

by Deanxm » 30 Jan 2011, 10:40

Not super cheap, but then not bad either, they do Activa spheres off the shelf too, also managed to find my Activa rear droplink at almost half dealer price that i could not find anywhere over here.

Priced in euro's

Even do engine parts, piston ring sets, big and small ends etc etc, going to be worth keeping this in mind soon.

Seekpart24...

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30 Jan 2011, 10:40
Detailed Hydractive 2 description.

by HDI » 25 Jan 2011, 15:46

Don't know if this has been previously posted.

It is extremely detailed and the best decription of the system I've yet seen.

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25 Jan 2011, 15:46
Citroen Berlingo Owners Forum

by BernieLugg » 28 Sep 2010, 07:03

Bit quiet at the moment, but its new.

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28 Sep 2010, 07:03
Blaupunkt radio code calculators

by bonnyman750 » 04 Jan 2009, 17:48
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Hi All,

further to Blackdogs post regarding Blaupunkt radio codes, the successful code for his radio was obtained using a program downloaded from called BPcalc_by_alekandaralex. Type in BP Code Calculator in the search and the above program can be found in .zip form on page 4. Remember, if you do download the program, run the .zip file through...

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FYI the program has now changed and i am testing it tonight :)

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Last post by KP
31 May 2010, 18:55
Turbo fault diagnostic

by myglaren » 29 May 2010, 12:18
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Just swiped this from the C5 owners club forum*, could be useful

Borg Warner Troubleshooting Guide .

*which has been resuscitated :)

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Mine comes out with turbo bearing damage :(

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Last post by davetherave
29 May 2010, 13:18
A new forum for the Visa and others!!!

by Citroening » 13 Apr 2010, 17:50
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Due to success of the independent BX, CX and XM (and the FCF) internet forums and our need to find new owners, Mike Harker and myself are running an independent LN, LNA, Axel, Visa and C15 internet forum. Obviously the CCC Visa forum is limited to Club members and very few of our owners use it. Whilst still continuing to contribute to the Club...

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Hi All -

Just a quick reminder about the Forum...it is running along nicely now but don't forget if you have an interest in this great Marque...please feel free to register up.

Cheers!

F.

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25 Apr 2010, 09:26
Car blueprints

by Julz » 14 Apr 2010, 12:27

Whilst looking for a decent line drawing of a C5 to make a Tomtom car icon I came across this website.

Car blueprints - it is the world largest free car blueprints library. You can find what you want here! More than 5100 car drawings from 150 car manufacturers from all world. Library from A to Z. You can add here your blueprints, for this...

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14 Apr 2010, 12:27
C6 Owners

by Trainman » 12 Apr 2010, 19:54

For anything and everything to do with the C6, including the technical side

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12 Apr 2010, 19:54
Cracking Youtube videos

by vince » 16 Jan 2010, 10:42
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First one is a tribute to the Alfa Montreal.....it is on french plates if that makes you feel better :lol: but the video is superb 8)

Second is a tribute to the SM....great music and a great car well shot 8)

And the third is also about SM's and in french :)

Enjoy folks :wink:

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Heres one for Tractions.

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Last post by DickieG
16 Jan 2010, 18:34
Tyres

by Trainman » 09 Oct 2009, 19:43
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These guys reckon they are 40% cheaper than anyone else, and they are mobile as well :D

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I use Martins tyers in woking, just paid £51.50 each for 195/65/15 Michalin's

Sorry I forgot to add the tel numer 01276856846

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Last post by mark21td
29 Nov 2009, 14:34
Citroen paint codes.

by HDI » 02 Oct 2009, 13:04
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Good list of Citroen paint codes.

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No Dante or did I spell it wrong? :?

Yes Mike. Correct (French) name is ROUGE D'ENFER NACRE (code KJA)

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02 Oct 2009, 21:30

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