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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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16 Jul 2019, 16:23
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01

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Citroen Peugeot DS Bluetooth Feature Comparison

by GiveMeABreak » 23 Sep 2016, 17:56

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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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Too bad the photos aren't loading properly but the links are still working so I'm going to use that

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09 May 2018, 17:16
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
UK Cheap Private Number Plates / DVLA Plates

by ONMBDM » 04 Jun 2019, 14:42

Me and the missus have used em a few times, properly cheap in comparison to some others we tried but was just proper helpful which is the main thing. Worth a try! :)

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04 Jun 2019, 14:42
tyre pressure and wheel torque setting

by crapday69 » 23 Mar 2019, 07:41

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Found this little website while looking for the torque setting for my C5. You will be able to get other vehicle details on here as well I should think.

Edit: Incorrect info, see further down.

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I just this minute found it Steve - with a Google search and now zapped it on the basis the info was wrong. But I have put a separate post into the Handy Hints & Tips section just with the table. It was a good idea from Gary and should help others.

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
22 Apr 2019, 10:52
Links to potential hydraulic fixes.

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jun 2018, 12:44

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Somebody was offering them on Ebay for...……………..£299.00 but no longer listed.

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Eurocarcare (citronome) have been pretty good for me all round. On the phone or just pinging off their website with paypal. Ordered a set of those swing arm kits last week. They came in 2 working days. The guys are on the ball.

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14 Jun 2018, 10:03
Small - Clips etc

by Sloppysod » 02 Jun 2018, 20:16

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Found this and thought others may want to see.

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Stu, that's a really useful listing. Well done finding it.

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02 Jun 2018, 20:32
Another useful website xantia sills, undertray etc

by c.morewood » 08 Apr 2018, 09:07

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30 Apr 2018, 17:24
Petition to Preserve Historic Cars

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 30 Apr 2018, 11:36

...now, I'm not actually sure how a 'Historic Car' is defined, but this petition, set up by Practical Classics' Editor might assist to keep interesting cars on the road, and give our children & Grandchildren something interesting to own in the future.

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30 Apr 2018, 11:36
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 browse his collection by model and...

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

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Last post by GiveMeABreak
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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Last post by elma
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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Last post by Stickyfinger
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:

Diagbox Change Logs

Members often ask Do I need to upgrade my version...

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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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Last post by GiveMeABreak
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 I...

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Last post by van ordinaire
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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Last post by myglaren
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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Last post by myglaren
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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Last post by myglaren
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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Last post by Stickyfinger
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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Last post by citronut
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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Last post by CitroJim
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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Excellent Malcolm, thanks for posting that :-D

That they sell spheres for Peugeots may cause some a little head-scratching..

10 points for the first person who can name a Peugeot equipped with hydropneumatic suspension...

405 Mi16 4x4.

Correct :-D

Mike's hit the nail on the ed

it was in deed the 405 M16 4X4

which apparently had the BX...

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Last post by CitroJim
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 www.jmwxantia.multiply.com
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....

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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.
_______________________________________________

French Car Manuals, Technical documents and lots of other useful material.

Link --> onclick=...

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Last post by VertVega
18 Nov 2013, 10:44
Build Code Calculator

by spider » 20 Apr 2013, 17:10

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Mainly for the curious.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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 onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; 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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Last post by DHallworth
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.

onclick=...

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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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Last post by oneday
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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Last post by Citroenmad
03 Aug 2012, 22:50
A supplier with excellent online catalogues

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Apr 2012, 12:53

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Excellent find! Very thorough listings; some guide to sales prices/quantities would be nice. Sort of got the feeling they'd like to sell you a few hundred quids' worth at any given time.

Good to see an array of Valeo slip rings, especially.

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Last post by addo
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 packing...

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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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Last post by Andy F
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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Last post by Dommo
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 www.eserviceinfo.com 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...

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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

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