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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

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

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

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

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

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

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

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

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

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

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

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Disruption to Parts Service

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

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

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

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

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

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
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14 Nov 2021, 07:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

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

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

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

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

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

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

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

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

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

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

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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...

Mods: Can you please make...

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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
Activa and Xantia press packs for sale

by bobins » 28 Jun 2026, 20:01

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Just a heads up that I've put an Activa and some Xantia press packs up for sale for only £1 each over on the 'For Sale & Wanted' section.

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Just a heads up that I've put an Activa and some Xantia press packs up for sale for only £1 each over on the 'For Sale & Wanted' section.

You;ll need to be quick!! :-D

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29 Jun 2026, 09:29
I am an Activaist-v6 and a 2.1Estateerr

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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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Last edited by mickthemaverick on Wed Mar 11, 2026 6:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Amended text to comply with new legislation and forum rules.

Ohh for goodness sake... I covered all the mad Bu 66 ers fairly :) :)

Anyway, with a naming dispute over the Peoples Front of Judea or the Judean People Front or not, if a world leader eats to...
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11 Mar 2026, 19:03
Activa sinking left side after a right turn at speed

by Fernando_221 » 28 May 2025, 15:51

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Hi all,

I have an Activa TCT 1997 and I'm looking for help...
My Xantia Activa has the following issue, during a right turn at speed (80km/h or more) the left side of the car sinks and stays that way for a few seconds, it keeps the left side sunk for a few seconds after the end of the turn, with steering centered. Then it levels out again and...

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I was thinking just about a accumulator.

I'm wondering if there's space for a C5 mushroom . It's all a bit tight down there in a TCT...

Where they can and cannot be used.....dark purple shows where the adaptors are needed.

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30 May 2025, 07:17
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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Sorry to bump up this old thread, wondering if anyone could tell me how to get the car started if I can't remember the password...

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20 May 2025, 13:02
Citroen activa suspension problem

by citroensm200175 » 03 Mar 2025, 00:15

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Hello to all .
My 2T activa has a problem with the suspension. I used the lexia and have problem with the suspension setting. Whether I press it or not the electrovalves are in the same position sometimes stuck in firm mode other times stuck in soft mode . Thx anyone who can help . ( I add pics if it helps anyway)

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Is this the common problem where the diodes fail?
Which can be fixed 'properly' by dismantling the valves and replacing internal components, or 'quicker' by slaving in one of these?

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03 Mar 2025, 10:25
I Need a bit of good news (and inspiration) ..

by superloopy » 01 Jan 2024, 20:06
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Hi, its New Years Day and after having had an extended (massively) time away from any cars i now feel inspired enough to at least get my garage in order this year. However, i've just taken a look at 'howmanyleft.com' and it seems they believe there to be only 3 registered Activae left on the UK's road! Surely not. Tell me this is not the case....

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Don't expect any quick progress

No worries Iain :) I have the same problem - other aspects of life keep getting in the way... I can never recommend retirement as a career - It takes all your spare time away :evil:
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18 Feb 2025, 05:35
Death of another Activa now double trouble

by holmedog » 22 Jan 2013, 21:36
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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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Thanks Alastair. I really appreciate all the help I can get.
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05 Feb 2024, 19:07
Hydraulic tube sizing

by Hadmund » 04 Dec 2023, 08:17

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Does anyone know what the size of this hydraulic line is and what type of fitting id need to replace it?
It's leaking quite a bit of LHM while I'm driving the car or raising and lowering it. From what I've gathered it's a low pressure return pipe for the front activa cylinder on the left hand side (drivers side, as it's a Norwegian car).

The...

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From what I've found online nitrile rubber is tubing is what im looking for as it's resistant to mineral based oils.

Indeed, nitrile should be fine but for peace of mind do test it...

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13 Dec 2023, 15:39
Using incorrect spheres on an Activa

by Hadmund » 01 Nov 2023, 15:10

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I just got my Activa back on the road after 8 months a blocked driveway and miffed parents. While testing it out I felt that the rear suspension was rather hard and quie negatively affects the comfort of the car.

I remembered that the previous owner sold me some extra spheres he had lying around as he didn't have any use for them anymore (and i...

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All Citroen spheres (except multicouche spheres manufactured after 1997) have a limited life. Depending on service conditions and quality, the useful life of a sphere is usually 5 to 12 years, so it is likely that your car needs a complete new set of spheres, regardless of the specification of the spheres currently fitted.

Genuine Citroen spheres...

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Last post by xantia_v6
01 Nov 2023, 20:25
Activa procured!

by Cento16v » 06 May 2020, 17:41
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Evening FCF.

Anyone know of any Activas for sale that need saving.

Finally cleared my garage out so I've got space for one in there to stay there forever!

The supply of Xantias seems to have dried up entirely, and as tempted as I am by the BX GTi on ebay, I know I'll still want an Activa, as I have since my dad had one when I was 10!

Let me...

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Very shiny and the reg seems familiar.
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18 Apr 2023, 21:21
Best way to fix my Activa ?

by Quackers » 21 Feb 2008, 22:24
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I'm on my second Activa (had it for almost 2 years now) and i'm just not happy with this one, it handles so poorly :(

When i first got it, it handled as an Activa should. This was at 59,000 miles, by 65,000 rear spheres were flat, front role bushes were worn so i decided to take it to my local independing Citroen place, who is very good, and got...

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Good news on the suspension side of things :D

As for the steering, the V6 has a separate pressure regulator mounted low down on the LH (your driver's side) chassis rail near the pressure regulator. This is unique to the V6 and the pump, unlike every other Xantia, does not have the pressure regulator built into it.

The first check is to ensure...
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Last post by CitroJim
01 Feb 2023, 04:10
I bumped my head and when I came to, I had bought an ACTIVA!

by adamfog » 17 Apr 2022, 10:10

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So.... I have just joined the Activa club! I have wanted one since I first sat in new one when I was 16, working at a local Citroen garage.

I found this one up in Donegal a few weeks ago and it would appear to be the last Activa in Ireland. (Republic of Ireland at least). It has been locked away, in a bit of a sorry state for at least 10 years...

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How are you getting on with the Activa?

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25 Jul 2022, 16:38
Spotted: Activa for sale in Northern Ireland

by Ross_K » 17 Mar 2022, 20:49

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Activa for sale in Derry/Londonderry:

Looks like a basket case for £800... :(

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I took the brave pill and bought this one! 🙈

Paid the princely sum of €700 for it (£580). It needs a lot of love but I drove it home from where I collected it, 170km away (over 100 miles) with just the 2 LHM topups 🙃

It is the last one in Ireland (Rep Of Ireland), so had to save it from extinction.

Wish me luck! I'll need it 🤞

Nice one!...

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20 Jul 2022, 20:08
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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Activa Lewis :welc:

Be great to hear your plans .....
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09 May 2022, 21:07
Activa a realistic daily car?

by Mark Graham » 12 Jul 2021, 19:39

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Opinions please!

Due to moving house the fleet is going (most gone but still got to advertise my Peugeot 605 and my Xantia 1.9td auto, saved them for last!)

I can keep one car and of course it’s going to be my Activa. This means it needs to be forced into daily duty..

My question(s)

Is an Activa really suitable to do 20k miles a year?

Is...

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That's my stragegy with our XM and BX, the latter now being the daily — yes, really.
The XM would cope standing on its head with local stuff, but I'd rather let her do the longer journeys (as well as the inter-galactic trips) which she's eminently suited for, so she gets used every couple of weeks or so.

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08 Aug 2021, 21:18
Activa tct cruise control

by Mark Graham » 06 Jul 2021, 15:38

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Ok, when talking to a mate last night about how I would like cruise control in my Activa he mentioned something I had never thought about before.

I recently bought a project Peugeot 605 Svti that also has the TCT engine. Interestingly it also has cruise control on a stalk below the indicator stalk (and a stereo control stalk on the opposite...

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Great thanks for that!

I’m taking that as encouragement to crack on and get it working… I’ll update as I go.

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10 Jul 2021, 11:05
Help required on Suspension pipe!

by Mark Graham » 15 Nov 2020, 17:17

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Hi all,

I have a pretty major leak from one on the flexi pipes for the front anti roll bar rams on my Activa TCT

Can anyone tell me if these are available anywhere or shall I have to get one specially made?

(Also need an alternator if anyone has one spare!)

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Not been keeping up with this thread but the question about the alternator.........

No i do not have one but i think we have all got so used to looking online we may have forgotten about our local (ish) non multi nationals that can and will repair such things, it just takes a little bit of digging and research.:)

Colin

Great minds think...

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19 Nov 2020, 09:12
lucky activa buy - advice on tyres please!

by Mark Graham » 11 Nov 2020, 18:17

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activa transport.jpg

My pic - i own the copyright

I am a lucky sod... my recently bought Activa on way to garage for recommissioning after 8 years in storage. I will get better pics when i get a chance

On first prod by my mechanic it seems to be in remarkably good condition. It will be getting a full service, all fluid change, all belts...

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Thanks for the advice guys, I passed on the tip about corrosion to the mechanic and after some research ive ordered a set of Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 to go on the car.

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12 Nov 2020, 13:23
Gauging interest - car collection must go

by andmcit » 02 May 2015, 18:05
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I'm back so I must still be alive but it's under duress.

I haven't even been on the forum here 'hiding' so to speak let alone posting, I simply couldn't bring myself to log on and am only doing so now reluctantly.

I sadly now need to move on most of my collection of weird wonderful and in most cases rare Citroëns before they get picked up and...

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Simon, the Facebook page you're referring to is not showing...

I, for one, would love to know more ;) I met Andrew a couple of times and he very kindly gave me some rare XM parts before he disappeared...

I'd love to know how he is too, let alone the fate of his cars...

For a piece of trivia, it was Andrew that designed the banner with the...
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06 Nov 2020, 08:21
About the SC-MAC sphere.

by cenk yuksel » 30 Jul 2020, 11:17

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Hi all,
I have a bouncy ride for a while at the rear and obviously the rear suspension spheres are flat, it will be changed next week. I order two Febi 22496 400Ml 30 Bar spheres -which only i can find in a hurry-. As i read previous topics about spheres, it will not a big problem, right?

By the way, all the other spheres will be check and in...

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We'll be in touch regarding this.

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31 Jul 2020, 13:15
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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Most probably off the road now given that it's an Activa, that post was a year ago!

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07 May 2020, 19:28
Just to be an Activa owner in a week

by cenk yuksel » 21 Jan 2020, 10:05

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Hi everyone and greetings from Istanbul, Turkey!

I'll buy a 2000 Xantia Activa 2.0 HDI(109) in a few days(hopefully). It is said that only two Activa's are in Turkey, the other one is in Ankara. She's now in the mechanic shop, fixed problems with Activa system, changed pipes, hydrolics etc.

While it was lifted up for underwork, i was at shop...

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That is the system.

This may help you/your Mechanic

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22 Jan 2020, 07:46
xantia activa leak

by arkweld » 08 Oct 2019, 16:06

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Leaking up behind the rear hydroactive valve , what options are there to repair or replace . Is there a possibility of sourcing one , any knowledge much appreciated. thanks. Not my picture just used to highlight .

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It would appear that unless I come up with a part the the garage can do no more , I may take better pic . but it is such an awkward place , even when ramped up .

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08 Oct 2019, 20:31
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
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
Activa V6 -98

by HanaAna » 13 Jan 2019, 19:41
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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, 15:38
Activa correct ride height

by MisterClaude » 29 Oct 2018, 12:31

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, 12:31
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
Pendolino / Mercedes Tilting

by 9000se » 09 May 2018, 10:47

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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, 20:24
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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, 18:48

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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, 08:58
S1 Activa model differences and what's meant to do what...

by wurlycorner » 01 Mar 2018, 12:22

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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, 17:35
Ever any newer than W Reg?

by Quackers » 25 Feb 2018, 21:32

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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, 05:31
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, 20:25
What needs fixing / adjusting?

by Quackers » 10 Jan 2018, 17:40

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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, 13:21
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, 14:14
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, 17:07
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, 13:50
Xantia V6 Activa --- Performance Engine Upgrades

by DS21 » 01 Feb 2016, 16:27
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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, 14:00

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