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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

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

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

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

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

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

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

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

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

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

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

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Disruption to Parts Service

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

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

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

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

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

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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

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

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

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

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

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

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

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

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

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

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

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03 May 2018, 17:22

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The "C5" Gallery (Originals please)

by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Mar 2020, 12:40
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In the interests of easy participation a simple thread. Lets see how it goes

You can even take a photo of your own vehicle!, or it can be an easy spotting thread...although a C5 on the road or in the car park isnt that common a sight these days.

Of course creativity is encouraged, interesting locations, compositions, nightime shots, beach...

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Before the C5 Gallery disappears into obscurity here are the C5 original photos submitted to the gallery since August 2023.

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23 Jul 2024, 12:10
Audi warped brake disk

by Peter Palmer » 16 Jun 2024, 21:50

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Hi, I've posted this here because obviously its not a French car (but this site has the best knowledgeable people around). My Audi A4 (2012) is shaking under braking, I'm pretty certain its a warped disk as you can feel the pedal pulsating at low speeds. Thins is how do you confirm whether its the front or back?

I'm think it may be the back as...

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Well after changing the rear disks it became obvious it was in fact the fronts. So I changed these today and all is now well. Apart from the fact that the ABS/TC/parking brake dash lights are on. These lights came one before I changed any disks or pads though so it isn't me that's caused it. I'm wondering whether all the shaking has damaged an ABS...

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21 Jul 2024, 17:00
Just had to say

by Vic Evans » 25 Jun 2024, 10:13

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what a marvelous place this is.
I've been a member here for almost five years & am constantly & pleasantly amazed at the content posted with humour, knowledge & humility. No prima donnas here, which are all too familiar on other forums, & long may it remain so.
I joined to ask a few questions about my french cars but quickly realised this was so...

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I agree that this is the best forum I have ever found, the wealth of knowledge from members, Admin, and of course Marc, I think if you cut him open he would have PSA Running through him like a stick of Blackpool rock.... I have been in Engineering & Mechanics since the mid seventies and always though I had accumulated a lot of knowledge, but after...

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18 Jul 2024, 07:08
Mick's Motoring Hamburg Hop

by mickthemaverick » 17 May 2024, 20:16
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It is now just 7 weeks and 3 days to the start of the Hamburg Hop so time to get the thread going with the story so far. :)

When Mike (xantia_V6) was in the UK last year, and we met at a car show, we came up with a plan for Jim and I, and possibly Bob, to visit Mike in France and go round some museums and then go on to Hamburg, via my daughter's...

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Loved the videos Mick :D Shame about the car and what a result with the ferry!

Pleased you got home safe :D
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17 Jul 2024, 17:15
Car and building pictures

by Richard_C » 14 Jul 2024, 16:31

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The Guardian has published an extract of a book which pairs European car of the year with buildings of the same era. 10 pictures, of which 2 Citroens and 2 Renaults + 1 Peugeot, so some FCF readers might enjoy. Plus a Rover SD1 in a colour I don't recall seeing, maybe they didn't sell or maybe my mind is good at erasing unpleasant memories. I...

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The Guardian has published an extract of a book which pairs European car of the year with buildings of the same era. 10 pictures, of which 2 Citroens and 2 Renaults + 1 Peugeot, so some FCF readers might enjoy. Plus a Rover SD1 in a colour I don't recall seeing, maybe they didn't sell or maybe my mind is good at erasing unpleasant memories. I...

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14 Jul 2024, 18:35
I-spy a 24 Reg

by NewcastleFalcon » 02 Mar 2024, 12:50
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Not expecting an avalanche in the early days, but yes its new reg time so here's a thread open for one month for your spotting of the new reg.

March 2024 new reg is

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I know it is a bit late for this, but I saw an orange open topped 24reg McLaren southbound on the M3, close to J7 at around 07:30 this morning.
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14 Jul 2024, 13:36
e-fuel, synthetic fuel, bio-fuel still alive?

by NewcastleFalcon » 11 Jan 2021, 13:22
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Thought I would have a bit of a delve, see if I could learn something. They all seem a bit of a dead end and a retrograde step to me.

I kicked off having a look at this about e-fuels.

Definition of E-fuels
E-fuels are gaseous and liquid fuels such as hydrogen, methane, synthetic petrol, and diesel fuels generated
from renewable electricity....

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To complete the set of the Big Four railfreight companies in the UK and HVO, GB Railfreight point to the realities of HVO in relation to a reliable supply chain and cost. Some customers seeking to reduce the emissions of their own supply chains, may well be willing to pay the premium at the moment for HVO over conventional diesel. Plenty of...
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14 Jul 2024, 10:46
Now here's a question.....Kymco 4x4 Mule

by moizeau » 04 Jul 2024, 15:08

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Looking for some knowledge. I know diddy squat about fuel injected petrol engines, give me a carb any day.
A mate has a Kymco 700cc fuel injected buggy. It started off being hard to start then once started wouldn't hit peak revs, now it won't start.
I've done all the normal stuff that I would do on one my bikes, mowers etc. to no avail.

It has...

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Yep, loose flywheel caused this
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Cleaned the high spots up with a sanding wheel dremel attachment and reshaped a lawnmower woodruff key to fit. Luckily the crank isn't too bad and it still has enough meat in the groove of the flywheel to accept the key snugly. I'm going to lap the flywheel onto the crank to ensure a good fit and...

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14 Jul 2024, 10:31
Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5...and other well-loved toys

by NewcastleFalcon » 24 Aug 2019, 11:05
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Have you got one, did you have one, have you still got the baddie

Here's mine 2019 over 50 years on since I first got it.

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James May's piece on it here is superb.

James May: Why the Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5 is the most significant car ever

It may not seem it when compared with the iPad, but by the standards of 1965...

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Revive an old one day, on the back of this

I think your Aston needs a T-Cut Neil!! :-D

If only I hadn't lost this bloke, he could have done it...

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Having landed in ebay looking for the Bandit , I see you can get replacement parts to renovate the Aston as well.

Even the front grill
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12 Jul 2024, 10:38
Mental Health, ADHD and autism - My story

by Michel » 08 Jul 2024, 21:13

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A couple of you already know this tale, but after checking with Marc and the other mods, I decided to put it up here for one simple reason -

IF I can get help, treatment, counselling and a resolution without shame, then so can YOU, or you can help YOURS or your friends who need it, without shame. Men's mental health support is absolutely dire in...

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Full of admiration for your courage to write this Mike. I did my own version not so long ago but my problems have all been physical and so not hidden from sight. Well done.

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08 Jul 2024, 22:50
Counting around the world

by Vic Evans » 06 Jul 2024, 15:33

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Just read this & thought it might interest the global fraternity of this fine forum.

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An interesting quick read, I like the Japanese idea of counting, that would be great for dexterity in older age, and there is not way you could loose count!.
...........whereas in Japan they start with the fingers extended in an open palm, drawing them in to make a closed fist..

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06 Jul 2024, 16:11
No sense no feeling?

by Vic Evans » 05 Jul 2024, 13:14

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I'm not long back from the dentists where I had 2 back teeth removed. I've been dreading this RDV for a month as I'm an absolute wuzz with all things dental.
In-out in 10 minutes & never felt a thing. No mess & hardly any blood loss.
Apparently it's been 10 years since my last visit so maybe techniques have improved but then again, maybe anno...

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Young guy & his girlfriend decide to go for a row in a boat....

naaa, you have all heard that one

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05 Jul 2024, 17:30
C2 specific sub forum?

by Chalie n Andy » 04 Jul 2024, 18:32

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Hi all :)

Does anyone know of a C2 specific forum in here or anywhere?
Ours has been a great little car for over 10 years and now has 94k miles on an 08 plate. Mostly covered by us. Not mega miles per annum I know.
So we're just wondering if there is such a sub forum?

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No separate sub forums here for any specific models, if you have any issues or questions just post them in the Citroen Forum & someone will pick them up.
The C2 is also practically identical electrically & mechanically to the C3 too.

Thank you 👍

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05 Jul 2024, 13:13
You're proably all too young

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Jul 2024, 13:06

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to remember the Americans 'Over there' or 'over here' to us. This was just a mile or so from my home at the time.

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You all went for the music but did you see the other link?
That was the US base at the Pheasey Estate an estate that was just about completed before the war started and allocated as barracks for the GIs when the came.
At the end of the war it was left empty all but the guards, the local kids all got in and helped themselves to kit that was left...

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03 Jul 2024, 18:22
How do you stop a runaway engine?

by Vic Evans » 01 Jul 2024, 11:16

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Reading a recent post reminded me of one of my GD's car, a Fiat 500 from memory, which suffered an engine runaway.
She had no idea what to do so took the sensible option & ran away herself whilst the engine destroyed itself.
Other than blocking the engine air inlet or putting the car nose first against a wall before dropping the clutch in the...

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Just another option, same method but I used the car's handbook from the glove compartment across the air intake, the plasticised cover makes a pretty good seal! :-D

I've also done this!!

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01 Jul 2024, 22:31
Post your car related stamps here...literally

by NewcastleFalcon » 03 Jan 2015, 14:32
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In October 2014, La Poste paid homage to Citroen by issuing a series of stamps. These were the models that made it and who would believe it the Xsara is in and the Xantia is out!

So if you come across some nice or awful car related postage stamps from around the world shove a picture up here.

I do think that this illustration of the Traction...

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One from Malaysia following on from Gibbo's Singapore Airport Holiday snap...here

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21 Jun 2024, 11:29
Wanna buy a hospital?

by Gibbo2286 » 17 Jun 2024, 19:01

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The NHS has built a new hospital so the current hospital is on the market, it was largely build and funded by local business and 'Friends of'
The new hospital was supposed to cost £11 million but I wouldn't mind betting you can multiply that by four and it has less beds than the two hospitals it's replacing.
Here though is the for sale notice for...

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I note they don't name a price. Why not buy a nice affordable Australian pub instead? Given what we are paying for houses now, this seems an absolute bargain!

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19 Jun 2024, 10:18
Citroen Will Drop Small And Large Cars Focus Profitability

by Sloppysod » 08 Jun 2024, 18:22

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Have we heard this before?

I know my memory is absolutely rubbish but.......

Back in the late 1990's didn't Citroen say that the XM was the last large Citroen when they launched the Xantia?
Yes it makes sense, but doesn't the length of the car help with aerodynamics & efficiency?

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I've always liked the look of the C3 Picasso, so when its replacement came out, we got the Aircross as it ticked all the boxes.

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15 Jun 2024, 11:20
Double Pillar Boxes

by mickthemaverick » 20 Jan 2020, 10:37
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With the quest to picture all the AA boxes almost at an end I wondered if a suitable replacement collection may be Double Slotted Pillar Boxes . There are 128 images on Alamy so plenty of targets out there, how many ORIGINAL ie OWN WORK photos of them can we compile? To start the ball rolling here's the offering from Dawlish which does make you...

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We went out for a drive this afternoon and, after visiting St Winefride's well we stopped in Holywell town centre for a coffee. As we left I noticed a double letterbox outside the Post Office. Herewith for your delectation:

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Can I recommend the Market Cross in the High Street for a coffee. It's only £1.50 and the great...
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09 Jun 2024, 18:00
Spent it!

by Gibbo2286 » 05 May 2024, 10:34
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Took a trip to Renault Cardiff yesterday part-exed the Zoe for 70 reg red Zoe GT line model, collecting it next Friday. Skint again :-D

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Surprised Neil, I thought I'd be lucky to get £100.00. :) lots of bidders.
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06 Jun 2024, 15:13
Where am I?

by Michel » 28 May 2024, 13:40

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I think we could have a new thread - guess where I am from the pic. Got to have a clue in the pic though.

I'll start.

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Mont St?

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28 May 2024, 17:41
Quirky Citroën Features of the past.(Only one per post please).

by Sloppysod » 26 May 2024, 16:59
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Foot brakes - the GS (Others?) had a floor mounted button , instead of a brake pedal which was interesting until you got used to it to say the least.

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The standard pads were easy enough but the handbrake pads a nightmare, had to be set with a feeler gauge.
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26 May 2024, 21:02
Where do you guys get……

by Pete_D60 » 25 May 2024, 17:39

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Hi All,

So, having recently acquired the 110k mile C3 Picasso Dogmobile, and managed to sort out the radiator fan not behaving itself, I’m now in pursuit of the diesel knock issue.
As the injectors have just been replaced by the dealer with refurbed units from WT Diesel, and the car having done 6k since the last service, I thought it best to...

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That is mainly because the FCF allows no advertising or affiliation with any commercial concern.

Okay, I guess that’s fair enough if those suppliers offering discounts do so in return for advertising or recommendations on the site.

But I guess if they offer a discount to forum members on the basis that doing so may gain them more business...

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26 May 2024, 20:46
Mental Arithmetic Training...

by CitroJim » 15 May 2024, 09:13

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Maths has never been my strong subject, especially the ability to do it in my head...

I have a need to do some serious training in one particular area and that involves accurately and quickly subtracting an integer value between 1 and say 60 or 70 from a time anywhere between 25:00 to say 70:59 minutes:seconds. The integer, unless there's an...

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I trust that means you are climbing the ladder Jim? :-D

Absolutely Mick :D

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22 May 2024, 06:01
Puzzzlewood.

by Gibbo2286 » 17 May 2024, 12:21

Just took a trip to the tip, passed Puzzlewood on the way, it's absolutely stuffed with film unit vehicles so I guess another Dr Who, Merlin or Lord of the Rings type film is on its way.

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17 May 2024, 12:21
Help Please

by c.morewood » 22 Mar 2024, 21:07

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My apologies for the “Help” hook to get you to look at this thread. This is not the usual Citroen related request for help. I’m writing this, Firstly, to offer some advice to those of us with prostates which may save your life and secondly, to ask you for a small sum for charity.

Almost a year ago I was with a friend and work colleague when he...

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Excellent!

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04 May 2024, 05:45
TV adverts!

by Gibbo2286 » 02 May 2024, 09:23

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Remember they days when TV adverts were clever subtle witty and to the point?
It seems the advert makers have lost the plot, now fill the screens with junkies doing a frenzied version of Sydenham Chorea. :)

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'Takes Your Breath Away..' Peugeot 405. 'The Lion Goes From Strength To Strength'...

For me, one of the best adverts ever and one of the best cars I ever had too ;)

Berlin's soundtrack to the ad and the dramatic burning field made it all just awesome...

This from a person who hates ads with a passion and will do all I can to avoid them. So,...

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03 May 2024, 07:25
AMS Auction catalogue

by Gibbo2286 » 29 Apr 2024, 09:52

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It says 'Woodworking tool but there's lots more if you scroll down.

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I'm currently looking around for a suitable place to rent to replace the mancave my mate has to move out of by the end of May. I will make a small contribution to allow me to use it from time to time when my facilities here just won't do. However got to find somewhere in the Hemel Hempstead area first which will suit our sharing group! :-D

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29 Apr 2024, 13:29
Extended Warranty

by Sloppysod » 21 Apr 2024, 11:48

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I'm after suggestions for extended warranty providers for a 1 year old Citroën have just paid the deposit on.

I tried using the Citroën online quotes system but for some unknown reason the car is not recognised? I will follow this up by phone tomorrow!

The dealer I bought the car from wants to sell me a two year Spoticar warranty and I'm sure...

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Good luck!

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21 Apr 2024, 20:05
Can anyone confirm WD40 ingredients?

by MikeT » 26 Oct 2009, 12:01
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I read an article that claimed the makers changed or added a WD40 ingredient in the 90's which is acidic. I must admit I've never been overly impressed with using it as a lubricant though it makes a good plastic polish and smells ok. :)

A piece of worthless trivia, if I haven't already mentioned it. WD stands for Water Dispersant and the number...

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I thought that there was some here but it must have followed my son round to his house, this might help.
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11 Apr 2024, 18:14
Driving music

by Jaine » 04 Oct 2012, 10:02
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What are your sounds when you are in the car (apart from dash squeaks, rattles & for me the K&N)?
I find I drive according to the music speed so if I put on any heavy metal I become Ayrton Senna & if it is something like Shirley Bassey I pootle along like a pensioner.
Some of my favs are: Deftones, Pink Floyd, Interpol, Radiohead, Pixies,...

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Had that LP since it came out and still like it.
I don't recognise that track though so must skip it.
Chameleon is my favourite.

Here's some driving music. At least she is driving.

Stockholm at night.
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03 Apr 2024, 10:59
Everything's just gone white.

by Gibbo2286 » 27 Mar 2024, 14:27

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A few rumbles of thunder and the skies opened up with a huge hailstorm.

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Just the opposite here. Black clouds at one side, brilliant sunshine the other.

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27 Mar 2024, 15:10
Pleasant insurance surprise

by daviemck2006 » 20 Mar 2024, 15:06

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In November 2018 while driving on a dark country road I had the misfortune to hit a rather large deer, which resulted in the car being an insurance write off. It was a Seat Leon which I had recently bought and it was in absolutely immaculate condition. I was going to repeat it myself, but because the car was so good it would have ruined it getting...

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You should be able to take a photo of it on your phone and send that to the bank to deposit it.

Thats done, just have to still wait for it to clear

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24 Mar 2024, 13:28
10 years ago today....

by Michel » 17 Mar 2024, 23:29

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Dear old Citronut was crawling around under my Xantia V6, replacing rotten pipes between cups of tea.

The pic popped up on my Onedrive on this day wotsit..

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This pic cropped up in a random search a few years back :-D

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18 Mar 2024, 07:05
A Glue Question

by bobins » 13 Mar 2024, 19:36

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Can anyone recommend a glue that they've experience with that works well on high glass fibre content plastic ? There ws always a good one to use 'back in the day' that was good at sticking Xantia door mirrors back on - but the name escapes me :(
I've got a couple of non-structural 5-10mm dia rods that I need to stick back together.

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Whenever I've encountered high GF plastic I just use isopon resin with hardener, mix it well and use it like you would bostik :)

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13 Mar 2024, 20:05
Grandma's buggy

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Mar 2024, 10:02

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This pic posted on the Brum forum looks like an interesting bit of kit.

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Another try.

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12 Mar 2024, 12:45
Cheerful start

by Gibbo2286 » 11 Mar 2024, 13:13

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to the day, postman brought a penalty notice for £100 for overstaying in the Home Bargains car park in Monmouth.
Contacted Home Bargains, they said Don't talk to us take it up with the parking company.
As I was only doing a good deed by taking a disabled pensioner to their shop I reckon the have lost a regular customer, I won't be doing it again.

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Have a look at PePiPoo, they can sometimes help.

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11 Mar 2024, 16:20
Citroen history

by Vic Evans » 09 Mar 2024, 16:56

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Just found this on youtube comments re the DS reliabilty & found it interesting.
SOME THINGS ABOUT CITROËN YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
I grew up amongst a succession of DS sedans and recall my dad having no problems with reliability. The bodies tended to rust out very quickly, however. The manufacturer provided inlets for oil-spraying nozzles around the...

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If there are still loads of Citroen DS on the roads of Brittany Vic, get the camera out and start filling your thread with them :-D

Citroen DS are a very rare sight on the roads of the UK. You have the pristine ones which never move, and a crop of others which trundle a few miles a year, but very few that get regular use. Rare to spot one...

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10 Mar 2024, 12:04
Electric cars, boring

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Dec 2023, 12:22

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milk floats?
Watched 'Extreme.E' on tv last night Phew!

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For a fair comparison I'd like to see him do the same towing the big lump with the equivalent BMW petrol.

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09 Mar 2024, 17:57
Ambulance

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Mar 2024, 16:39

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in the close today, builder neighbour working on his own house fell off the scaffold onto his mate and the scaffold collapsed on both of them, mate unhurt builder a big lump on his head and concussed, ambulance here for an hour, both declined hospital treatment.

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The man in my post did actually in the end go in the ambulance and x-rays at the hospital found he'd broken a bone in his back and likely to be five months of healing needed. :(
Be careful out there.

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09 Mar 2024, 10:14
Oops!

by Gibbo2286 » 08 Mar 2024, 09:19

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Look where you're going.

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Another scaffolding collapse!

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09 Mar 2024, 09:00
An interesting article.....

by Gibbo2286 » 08 Mar 2024, 08:54

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in autotorque.

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That's an interesting discussion piece. I've long thought that modern cars have no 'soul', they're not very engaging. You don't 'drive' a modern car - you pilot or navigate it to your destination.
I jump in my hairdryer and I 'm back to 'engagement' - the steering wheel is connected to the roadwheels by mechanical bits, not electrons. You can feel...

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08 Mar 2024, 10:24
Advertising makes the world go round

by NewcastleFalcon » 25 Jun 2019, 08:52
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.....Yes Danish Bacon used to advertise itself with its own name dye stamped on its product, eggs used to have a little lion logo on them, and we were encouraged to go to work on an egg . There was even radio active ready brek but whats going on in 2019...........

The Telegraph Newspaper is advertising on my plastic milk bottle!

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Came across this bit of 80's nostalgia and a tongue in cheek advert for McEwans Best Scotch quite an attractive looking pint and a staple at the time along with Newcastle Exhibition in S&N pubs across the region. When ordering it was a pint of Scotch , or a Pint of Ex .

Neil
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07 Mar 2024, 12:17
Rant Corner

by mickthemaverick » 03 Mar 2024, 10:12

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This thread is for those stupid things that genuinely don't really matter but that tend to get your back up or irritate yourself to the point of having to do something about it which nobody will care about!! :-D

To get the ball rolling, and the reason that inspired the thread, here's my issue this morning:

:rant2: I decided to read through the...

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I think this will be my second home...

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03 Mar 2024, 14:58
FCF Archives: February Ferret

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It is my intention to mark each day of February 2023 with a visit to the FCF Archives. There is a lot of good stuff in there destined to become yesterday's chip wrappers so I think a February ferret is worth a go.

As is my usual modus operandi, from the 245 threads I have personally started on the FCF since 2009, I have used random.org to make a...

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Have to do one of these today, end of February 2024, and the 29th as a bonus.

Regardless of what topic number 1549 out of 4839 OTCL topics is about, it's getting an airing today.

Thanks Jaine for your thread Driving Music from the largely pre-youtube and pre-streaming explosion days of 2012, with respondents replying mainly in words and lists...
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29 Feb 2024, 11:45
I found this worth

by Gibbo2286 » 23 Feb 2024, 15:36

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watching despite the Yank.

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I think the American guy weighed up the UK car industry at the time perfectly.

No doubt about that, he was spot on. I'm assuming the lady who got sick was suffereing from the smooth ride combined with the almost universal aroma of the velour!! :-D

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24 Feb 2024, 10:11
DIsabling start-stop

by MagicMark » 21 Feb 2024, 10:20
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I've had some bad experiences with automatic stop-start features, and it's just through pure luck that I've not been in an accident. However it seems to have proliferated like a virus. There should be a way to disable this nasty feature permanently, however most cars that support it only have a temporary disable button.

Do any of the modern (2010...

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Well we're hanging on to our trusty diesel for as long as possible or until we're forced into one of these wretched EVs. I see more horror stories of these very day concerning 'self-immolation', insurance hikes because of writing off the car for the smallest knock given the unknown potential battery damage issues, the resale values plummeting, the...
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22 Feb 2024, 12:28
Off the Rails. Even more off topic

by Rp0thejester » 17 Feb 2024, 19:36

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Aah! I see you have a copy of that infamous crime report too! I have one of the original A6 sized posters that appeared all over the college noticeboards in 1969!! :-D If I remember rightly Eddie Current was finally tracked down in a magnetic field where he had gone to ground. Sherriff A C Humm terminated his freedom and transformed his life by...

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18 Feb 2024, 17:50
Gaps in one's Education

by mickthemaverick » 06 Feb 2024, 10:42
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Have you ever come across something you know you should have known but didn't? :)

Such a thing happened to me this morning when a new listing appeared and showed me that a Triumph TR6 doesn't always have a steering wheel!!

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Details here

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A question that has already been addressed bobins in a thread started by Neil, you can have a read through here :-D
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09 Feb 2024, 20:26
A couple of videos

by Gibbo2286 » 06 Feb 2024, 12:51

forwarded to me by a neighbour.

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06 Feb 2024, 12:51

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