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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

by CitroJim » 20 Jun 2017, 07:48

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A very good technical description of how the Activa suspension system works can be found here:

For more general Citroen Suspension topics, including Hydractive, look here:

These pages are re-written versions of our old favourite PDF 'Citroen Technical Guide' which has been our bible for years on such subjects...

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Nice tip thanks Jim, will have to get an eye out. No need to worry about Win10 either, 7 does all I need and more :D

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08 Sep 2017, 10:30
I am an Activaist-v6 and suffer AX-isum

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OK, I have decided, project Stictiva is on...

I will be sourcing a car from France....and an exclusive donor from the UK.

What I need is a good list of inspection points which are critical/save massive $$$ in the long run.
Which are the best cars (age) ect

(I do not think a V6 is my way to go, I plan on tickling the 2ltr)

Any pointer would be...

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New Alloys fit, close on the bumyer when low but clear.

225/45/17 TOYO TR1 Proxy (Stiff wall) on et38 wheels.
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01 Jul 2019, 16:59
My first Activa

by Skull » 26 Sep 2018, 10:56
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ACTIVA II

Arriving today on a transporter ......bought blind (photos) :shock: non-runner (not starting) already #-o

I think I'll need some help or at least some of your wisdom (irony)

What can go wrong :?

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Had my Xantia HDi up in the air and had a look from underneath at my turbo actuator/arm on start up and it does indeed move a considerable amount maybe even more than 15mm so looks like I've either found another problem or a possible solution .......

Can anyone confirm whether the Activa 2.0 tct actuator for the turbo should move at all on...
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23 Jun 2019, 10:44
Activa tyres

by Sam Skelton » 02 Oct 2018, 14:43

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Hi all,

I've just bought my first Activa - I'm not new to Citroën in general - I also have a Xantia sinker diesel, a CX and an XM. I want to make sure I put the right tyres on it - I want to make the most of the grip, but there really doesn't seem to be much out there in 205/60/15 any more. I know David Hallworth posed this question 2 years ago,...

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It is an expensive game trying tyres

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11 Jun 2019, 07:59
Collecting an Activa next week

by Allanxantia » 30 May 2019, 16:20

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I've bought sight unseen a 95N Activa after a long discussion with the owner and lots of photos. I've got a good idea what to check from the buying guide and I've had 2 Xantias before.

Its only got 73k miles, passed an MOT on 10th April, Full history, retrofit aircon and looks almost immaculate. The owner apparently used to be dealer principle at...

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The Activa still, as far as I know, still holds the record for 'The Elk Test', beating the likes of a 2017 McLaren!

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08 Jun 2019, 12:39
Activa ram repairs for the less handy

by docgaz » 18 Apr 2019, 10:50

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I've managed 150k miles relatively trouble free across several Citroens but now have a familiar problem with my Activa: leaky rams. I've had the rear ram replaced within the last couple of years but it seems it's decided to start leaking just in time for the MoT.

I'm aware of CitroJim's very useful repair guide but my technical skills and...

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It is recommended that you also delete the leak back line switching to a 3way joiner above the subframe (good luck getting into that :)
....Thomas (ACTIVA Club) has done it 60k km ago and it is still dry.

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31 May 2019, 18:33
ACTIVA ram repair collars...available from here

by Stickyfinger » 30 May 2019, 12:46

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30 May 2019, 12:46
Why do people prefer V6 (or HDI and TD) over the 2.0 CT?

by 9000se » 08 May 2018, 13:01
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Having driven the CT for a little while now (been using it the whole weekend, must have done about 150 - 200 miles over a range of roads), I have been very happy with the engine - very little turbo lag and when the turbo comes in at around 3,000 rpm, it becomes quite lively. The only thing that has let it down was the long throw in the gearbox...

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The only xantia I would buy now would be a v6 auto. However there would be little point while I have the 407 coupe behaving itself. Its a great car for me being comfy and having the v6 hdi auto. It hardly gets used, it has only do e 750 miles in over 3 months since its been sorted. It fulfills the comfy cruiser for me, and its not even too heavy...
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25 Apr 2019, 23:17
Death of another Activa now double trouble

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:cry: :cry: :cry: Sorry fellas but i have some bad news. Another Activa is bound for the big scrap yard in the sky. As of the 21/1.2013 my beloved Activa is scrap. After a snowy accident and a car sliding straight into the side of me she is awaiting the insurance engineer to exam her. I tried to get the bloke to not bother with insurance as there...

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High sorry to say the silver Activa has gone to the big scrap yard in the sky.
Managed to salvage a few Activa bits off it.😥😥😥😥😫😫😫😫
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20 Apr 2019, 21:18
Activa V6 -98

by HanaAna » 13 Jan 2019, 20:41
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Hello everyone!
My first post on this forum :) I've had my Activa for couple of months now and have fixed all the easy stuff and got it MOT:ed! I've resealed oil pan, changed the o-rings of the hydraulic pump, replaced rubber-hose in Activa pipe-hose in the rear end and I just finished replacing handbrake cables. And I did change cambelt,...

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Good news.
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02 Feb 2019, 16:38
Activa correct ride height

by MisterClaude » 29 Oct 2018, 13:31

Hello guys,
I'm sure this subject has been approached in the past, but I couldn't find a relevant topic using the search function, so I'm going to ask again.
Does anyone know the correct/recommended height of the front/rear ends for mk 1 activa?
I mean the distance from the tarmac to the wheel arch. Currently I have 66.6 cm on front and I think...

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29 Oct 2018, 13:31
Rolling issue

by MisterClaude » 03 Oct 2018, 22:41
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Hello everyone,
It seems that my newly restored activa has a rolling issue after all.
The weird thing is that about half the time it is behaving like a proper activa.
But is the other half that is worrying me :)
Basically, when steering suddenly, the car just leans, and it leans more than a normal one.
We did the following to the activa system:...

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Someone will send me a doser next week. He says it's in good condition. Will test it with a pressure gauge before fitting it, because it's a lot of work. My concern is that if the doser replacement doesn't improve the stability, I'm out of ideas on what to test, because the rams are in top notch condition, electrovalves are working as they should,...
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12 Oct 2018, 19:01
Soon to be Activa owner

by MisterClaude » 25 Mar 2018, 23:13

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Hello everybody,
First of all, apologies in advance for the long wall of text.
I'm not an old member of the forum, nor I post much, but i read it for quite a few years, because i had a xantia s1 1.8 16v (non-activa) which was my first car. I had it for about 5 years and i enjoyed it quite much. Drove it all over Europe (I'm from Romania), had a...

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It seems that the electrovalve was faulty. We changed it, we cleaned the height corrector and now everything is how it should be. Works like a charm :)

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19 Sep 2018, 20:16
Best place in and around M25 to have spheres changed

by 9000se » 28 Aug 2018, 15:14
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Hi All,

Having had the Activa for a while, I can't help but feel that the spheres are likely to need changing, not least because the ride seems much harsher than the CX and it sinks when parked.

I have called around a few placed, but since it needs 10 spheres (might as well get all of them done at the same time), could anyone recommend good...

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Will do thanks! Might not be for a couple of weeks though as it takes about a week for the parts to arrive and then need to schedule a time to get these fitted.
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31 Aug 2018, 14:20
Xantia Activa v6 swap (LHD)

by SterkeYerke » 11 Jul 2018, 15:31
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Good afternoon everyone,

I'm Feije, and I'm new here. I'm from the Netherlands and I've got a Xantia Activa Turbo CT from november 1996.
After retrofitting my Xantia with a/c last summer, I have now decided I want to build just about the ultimate Xantia (for me at least). One major step in trying to get that is to fit it with a v6 engine rather...

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That would probably be a lot better, though it would obviously depend on the condition of that v6 Activa. The thing is I can't keep two Activas on the road (because of road tax and insurance), and I can't sell this one either. I got this one from my grandparents, sort of for my 18th birthday, under the condition that I wouldn't sell it or do away...
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01 Aug 2018, 23:57
Don't think S163LTR is very well...

by 9000se » 09 Jul 2018, 18:44

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Evening all,

Recently the rear suspension is dropping at a quick rate soon after switch off.

Within seconds it comes down...

Wondering if any idea what could be wrong (and are spheres due to be renewed?)?

There is a small pool of LHM on top of the reservoir which I don't think is connected...

Thanks.

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To be honest, the Citroen system on both the CX and Xantia had been much more reliable than the Range Rover (I know it's different...and EAS) we had - nightmare!

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10 Jul 2018, 12:11
Pendolino / Mercedes Tilting

by 9000se » 09 May 2018, 10:47

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Capture.JPG

Just looking at tilting cars and aparently Mercedes has been offering this on the SL for about 2 years...(it cost much more than my whole Activa!)

Surely, with someone who is good at programming, this is possible on the Activa (?)

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Nice...But the cost :-o

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09 Jul 2018, 18:42
Fuel needle bounced up rapidly at start-up

by 9000se » 22 Jun 2018, 21:41
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Hi All,

Had an issue with the Activa.

Was at the lights and stalled it, tried turning over twice before starting, when it started up, the fuel needle bounced up to above the full mark...

Went home, disconnected the battery (been 24 hours) and plugged it back in just now...

1) First time, it bounced up very quickly (can't see it really, its...

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Back on topic, and thanks - I never fill up to max anyway (too cheap, and always looking for cheaper fuel on a journey)...the needle seem to be on the right level now, have only done about 30 miles, so it's possible that the needle has not moved (no experience of this car in particular, but older cars I have, their needles don't move at the...
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26 Jun 2018, 18:45
The lesser spotted Activa Estate

by Stickyfinger » 20 May 2018, 20:20

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And it is for sale and real (well a conversion)

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It is in Germany, @ euro 2,700

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22 May 2018, 19:19
I found a flaw in the Activa system...

by 9000se » 13 May 2018, 05:20

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I really like it so far (always like weird cars!), even on a bumpy fast corner, it still keeps its composure...

However, I have found a flaw in the system, but no biggie because only happens in slow speed.

I notice that, driving from the main road to the side road where in some junctions, the end of the side road is raised up to connect the...

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I have never noticed this

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17 May 2018, 08:09
Activa (XU10) cambelt change time sheet...

by 9000se » 08 May 2018, 16:05

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Hi All,

Looking to get the cambelt changed on the Activa soon, as I think although the miles is not loads, the time is about right (more than 4 years?).

Would anyone know what the factory time sheet states for changing this? I have never changed a cambelt before and potentially never will - just not something I am keen on in particular due to...

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Thanks both - I was quoted some very cheap prices for the Volvo's (very easy to change apparently), I will give the garage a call. Surely anyone who worked on XU's would be able to do them quite quickly considering what a common engine it is...I went through a phrase of getting only chain cam engined cars, but for some reason now all my cars...

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08 May 2018, 22:11
Xantia for sale

by peter306 » 15 Mar 2018, 21:24
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There is a Silver Activa for sale advertised in the Crawley Observer, think its listed on newsnow classified as well.
£3200 S reg

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Will check out Uniroyal thanks!
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07 May 2018, 17:50
Any common engine issues?

by Quackers » 12 Mar 2018, 19:48

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Went to start my Activa and the engine sound a lot rougher than usual but thought will see how it is in a min once its warmed up. Drove off and it had no power, floored in 1st it struggled to get to 20mph, when i pull off it feels like its going to stall. When i looked under the bonnet could see no leaks and coolant and oil were at the right...

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Very possibly an intermittent throttle pot... They can play all kinds of nasty little tricks...

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13 Mar 2018, 09:58
S1 Activa model differences and what's meant to do what...

by wurlycorner » 01 Mar 2018, 13:22

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I've noticed some differences between my 96 (N) reg Activa and the (P) reg Activa...

1. On the P reg Activa, the passenger side wing mirror dips and angles in automatically when I select reverse. The N reg doesn't. Should it? Or is this something that was added within the first year?
2. The N reg Activa has a key switch in the skuttle panel to...

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LOL, I thought about colouring the headlining but thought it would be a little dark in there.

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04 Mar 2018, 18:35
Ever any newer than W Reg?

by Quackers » 25 Feb 2018, 22:32

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I've never seen a X or Y reg Activa for sale, did they sell any after Sep 2000 in the UK?

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W is the latest I've ever seen...

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26 Feb 2018, 06:31
Replacing the hydraulic pipes

by svip » 18 Oct 2016, 15:58

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Hello.

I am planning on replacing all my Activa V6's hydraulic pipes, both the regular ones and the Activa ones. I am quite aware of the work that requires, but have arranged for a workshop with a lift and a decent amount of time for this project.

However, while obtaining and replacing the regular pipes is relatively * straightforward, I am not...

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Try

He fabricates hydraulic lines in 3,5 4,5 6,35 and 10mm. 10mm being the thickness of hydractive and activa systems. He can also provide you a flaring tool.

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02 Feb 2018, 21:25
What needs fixing / adjusting?

by Quackers » 10 Jan 2018, 18:40

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Been thinking my Activa is not level for a bit now so looked on my flatish work carpark . You can see from the picture she is not well, she seems to drop like shown (passenger side drops), then you hear the accumulator sphere go tick tick tick tick then you see the passenger side rise, then it very slowly over the next 45 seconds drops then you...

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Just ordered some control rods too , so hopefully it will be sorted when it goes in local Citroen specialist on 1st feb.

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21 Jan 2018, 14:21
Creaking noise

by Quackers » 24 Oct 2017, 09:47
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Not sure if this is a common issue as they age or if its just something wrong with mine but i'm getting creaking noises that sound like its coming from just behind the drivers footwell area, since it was only at low speed i was hearing it, normally when parking up or doing an manoeuvre i thought it was the pedals at first but its not.

Just...

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I'd be near certain, assuming that the Suspension set up is similar that its a dry bush on the rear of the OSF Wishbone, located in the case of daughter's 106D pretty much directly below the Pedal-Box.

I lubricated it with WD40 or similar once and the noise went away for a couple of days, but was soon back. I also sourced a complete s/h...
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05 Dec 2017, 15:14
Irish Activa

by robert_e_smart » 28 Mar 2010, 14:33
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Afternoon Folks,

I've just picked up an Activa yesterday.

Its a 1997 Model with 108K on the clock. First impressions are good, the Anti-Roll system works and is very impressive to drive, and its a nice change to be driving a Turbo Petrol Xantia rather than a Turbo Diesel.

It has the usual Activa faults, leaking ram return pipes, clonking from...

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Didn't realise she had moved on! I saw your note recently about thinking of parting, but hadn't seen a for sale thread, or anyone saying they had taken her on???

Yes, she's now moved to live with Zel of this parish ;)

A good home for her and not very far away from me - I can continue to follow her adventures :)

I have a new and very different...
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20 Nov 2017, 18:07
Breaking Activa

by arkweld » 26 Oct 2017, 20:28

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eBay item number:202092423743
With leather seats .

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Well...

After having walked away...

#-o

That is all...

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20 Nov 2017, 14:50
Xantia V6 Activa --- Performance Engine Upgrades

by DS21 » 01 Feb 2016, 17:27
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Hello All,

Just wondered what options are out there to unleash some more ponies.

On paper the engine performance figures look great but the Activa is a heavy car and even with the 3.0L V6 could still do with more power in my opinion.

I am not thinking of major engine mods, but just simple things like induction, reprogramming of ECU (if...

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Here is another one with 317Hp
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12 Nov 2017, 15:00
After market tyre pressure monitor?

by Quackers » 30 Oct 2017, 22:47

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Any one fitted after market tyre pressure sensors ? I'm tempted to fit some after tonights experience and just after some recommendations. Glad my 2 C5's have them.

Decided to take the Activa to visit my parents who live out in twisty road country side and i thought she seemed to be riding a little harder, but thought to my self i just must be...

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I have a Steelmate ET-710AE set on my C5, mainly in case of a sudden puncture, but it does mean you don't have to religiously check pressures manually. It cost me £46 from eBay brand new despite it retailing at £100 on Amazon. I definitely rate this set, I fitted them mid September, and my pressures have only dropped from 36 down to 32 psi in that...

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31 Oct 2017, 13:48
ACTIVA @ "the ring"

by Stickyfinger » 24 Sep 2017, 08:01

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Will need to watch that...and admit I'd give a lot to take as capable a car as an Activa around the ring...or pretty much anything to be honest as it just looks to be a great bit of driver's road. Only area I can see an Activa struggle might be straight line speed on the open sections.

Now, a tight twisty, technical track with lots of odd...

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16 Oct 2017, 05:37
ACTIVA lhm pipe diagram

by Stickyfinger » 19 Sep 2017, 08:53

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ACTIVA lhm pipe diagram...... Any comment Updates ? Anybody wish to use this to make a more detailed diagram ?

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1: Suspension ECU
2: Suspension switch
3: Steering wheel sensor
4: Accelerator pedal sensor
5: Car body movement sensor
6: Speed sensor
7: Door switch
8: Boot switch
9: Accumulator SC / CAR
10: High pressure pump...

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I feel a Photoshop session coming on ...............

like these we did for our Tiger book...(Initial Tiger - Normal and Submerged Air Flow)

Oh yes, definitely :) That would be wonderful Alasdair ;)

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19 Sep 2017, 09:57
V6 ACTIVA Estate

by Stickyfinger » 20 Aug 2017, 19:10

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There you go

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Good update Mike, normal service has been resumed. Thanks.
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10 Sep 2017, 07:53
NEW : Control Rod clamps

by Stickyfinger » 30 Aug 2017, 18:31

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Anybody interested in placing orders for these ?

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They look interesting Alasdair...

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31 Aug 2017, 06:11
SORN Activa's

by Quackers » 24 Aug 2017, 18:08

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So many SORN Activa's listed on how many left, well 48 SORN which is double the amount road legal which is 22. Are they stashed away in a barn somewhere? They must be being kept by people who know how special they are. How many of the 22 legal ones are members on here?

If i ever saw a phase 2 mauritius blue one waiting to die on SORN i would do...

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Mine is currently SORN - but only for financial reasons - As a soon-to-be retiree I can no longer afford to run two cars...

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25 Aug 2017, 08:16
Rear ram bush

by Dommo » 04 Jun 2017, 19:53

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Hello all.

I've recently removed my rear ram for refurbishment as per Jim's guide. I was wondering what the consensus was with regards the ram bush, it doesn't clunk but has a bit of play in it, is this excessive and needs replacment?

Thank you all.

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Yes......

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24 Aug 2017, 09:27
V6 Xantia parts deal! Package parts deal!!!!!!

by DS21 » 13 Jul 2017, 07:29

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Great deal available for a Xantia V6 or a Xantia TCT Activa owner.

Parts removed from an early RHD Xantia V6 and were accumulated to convert a series 1 RHD TCT Xantia Activa into the ultimate... a RHD Xantia V6 Activa. The conversion is no longer happening and all parts are available here in one package, which will be ideal if you were:

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Please post any responses in the thread in For Sale And Wanted

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13 Jul 2017, 09:59
Parking on a curb?

by Quackers » 23 Jun 2017, 18:43

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Parking on a curb for days on end regularly is not likely to throw out of calibration or stress any of the ACTIVA bits is it? Don't know how stupid that might sound, but when level from behind looks fine, but when on a curb it has that rear arm bearing failing look on the tyres like / \ . No idea if being left leaning to one side of days is bad...

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Your will do more damage going over speed humps fast. :)

Peter

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24 Jun 2017, 10:51
Really good ACTIVA Blog

by Stickyfinger » 22 Jun 2017, 08:11

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run it through Google Translate

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Looking at it in IE11 on a Windows machine, Bing does a good on-the-fly via right-click job of translating the Swedish Alasdair.. Looks good :)

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22 Jun 2017, 10:13
Activa rear ram repair

by Dommo » 15 Jun 2017, 23:46

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Hello all

I wanted to post in here as a query/warning regarding the XM steering ram gaiter repair to the rear ram on an Activa. I tried talking to Jim about this while I was working on the car but found it very difficult to explain, hopefully this will make sense now Jim?

We followed Jim's guide mostly to the letter, only I had the rear wheels...

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Dom, that is excellent and very valuable for anyone doing this job subsequently :)

A very good point about the leak-back spigot positioning... I must have been lucky in the past as I've not had that issue... Must be slightly different routing perhaps between different cars...

I leave the rear wheels dangling so that I can jack the training arms...

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16 Jun 2017, 09:22
Activa for sale

by Sl4yer » 03 Jun 2017, 12:16

Hi.

Unfortunately it's time for me to let my Activa go.

It's a S2 (W reg, 2000) in Storm Grey. 121,000 miles. MOT to November this year. Used daily :-D .

Good bits
In the last couple of years it's had:
10 new (IFHS) spheres
Hydroflush
Clutch
Rear height corrector
New NSF tyre a couple of months ago (still good tread on the others, all...

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03 Jun 2017, 12:16
Activa Club de France

by Green fluid » 22 Mar 2017, 23:47

Hi everybody,

We were talking recently with Alasdair on Facebook about how to unify all the existing content existing on our favorite car, and as the president of the Club, I think that's for sure the right direction :)
There are quite a lot of French websites dealing with the Xantia actually :
- : general documentation about the car (not...

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22 Mar 2017, 23:47
Sad Day, My ACtiva is for sale :-(

by Mungkie » 06 May 2014, 00:38

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Hi everyone,

I am looking to sell my N Reg Red, failing laquer Activa. It has MOT until 05/07/2014

I've been using it about twice a week to drive to work. It had all the spheres done when I got it (three years I'm guessing, but time flies). It is generally fine mechanically, but not great and it is tatty with the failed laquer.

Its in Witney...

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I remember that one Mickey... Thought for a moment he still had it.... My brain has gone on strike today...

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10 Mar 2017, 11:00
Is this normal Activa behaviour?

by Quackers » 24 Aug 2016, 19:44

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Great video on youtube
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at 0:32 you can see one of the rear wheels lift off the ground cornering, and again a few minutes later. I don't think i ever pushed my 2 Activa's that hard on corners when i had them , but i would have expected the car to lose grip before doing the wheel lift. Is this how they are suppose to act under...

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Aha! Thanks!

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05 Mar 2017, 22:49
WTB: Activa front RAM

by DS21 » 15 Sep 2016, 21:36
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Hi folks,

Would anyone have a good spare front Activa Ram that they would be happy to sell?

Mine leaks and it's getting progressively worse...

Thanks,

George

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It's a no holmey, read between the lines

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17 Sep 2016, 20:24
Activa dropping at the front

by KP » 12 Jul 2016, 19:13

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In the last week my activa has slowly and worsely started dropping at the front.

Initially it was overnight but now if the car is parked up for an hour it drops :(

The ride is soft at the front (the rear has always been stiff) so I'm starting to think that one of the front spheres has punctured.

I had been thinking for a while to go to...

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Looking around and found this...

Now I don't have a leak but was wondering if it could be the culprit?

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28 Aug 2016, 19:21
Rear roll bar bush/connect rod/arm....rubber bush

by Stickyfinger » 16 Aug 2016, 13:37

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Rear roll bar bush/connect rod/arm.....rubber bush replacement

Do we have a consensus on this problem shown on the Activa FB pages ?

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That's a good thought Chris :D Although it has a shape I think if the replacement material was a bit malleable then it could mould itself to the required shape by virtue of being clamped in place when in service.

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17 Aug 2016, 09:47
WTB track day pads

by 78k » 30 May 2016, 07:05

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Hello there,
I cannot find a listing for track day i.e. Ferodo DS2500 type disc pads to suite a X2 1998 Activa 2.0l turbo ,288mm / 224mm discs or the same sizes on the HDI turbo.

Has anybody recently bought any track pads if so please let me know.

Cheers Dave from Down-under

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Hi Dave,

I think your best option is maybe speaking to a local brake remanufacture and ask for them to reline some current pad sets with a better material.

In the U.K. You could try Pagid directly. 5they used to be very good a few years back and blue and grey were their best ones for heavy road use and then a company called 3G did dimpled and...

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13 Aug 2016, 13:46

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