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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55

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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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Thread title amended.

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11 May 2025, 13:03
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
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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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Hi and welcome - we really need the fault codes. The warnings do not provide a definitive reason - only that the Airbag ECU has detected a fault on the self-check. You need to have it read with Lexia / Diagbox and put up the fault codes along with your VIN here for assistance.
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29 Nov 2024, 14:45
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

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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
Supersticky

by myglaren » 04 Jan 2010, 18:44

All sticky threads are now to be found in the new ¨Supersticky¨ forum - for the time being at least.

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04 Jan 2010, 18:44

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Xantia 1.9TD 1995 Starting

by CitroJim » 07 May 2005, 02:15

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Did you change the fuel filter then? If so, maybe not all the air was got out first time around or the top is leaking a little air.. fuel is sucked through the filter so leaks won't show but air can get in...

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I changed the oil and filter in Xantia 1.9 TD and when I came to start it this morning it would not start just turned over.
In the past it has always started first time. After messing about and squeezing fuel ball a couple of times it started, and has been fine all day. any ideas what happened folks????

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07 May 2005, 01:50
water pump?

by Peter.N. » 07 May 2005, 03:04
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If you are getting any ammount of pressure in the cooling system its either the head gasket leaking or a cracked head, although it shouldn't be the latter unless its been allowed to boil. The only problem that the water pump usually gives is water leakage. The pump is driven by the cam belt so if it siezed you would know about it!

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Hi,
A mates zxtd 1993 has just started pressurising the water and overheating a bit. the light on the guage comes on and temp goes to around 100 before we knock it off. never had the stop light but have had both fans on.
the rad was knackered and blocked, and only got warm accross 1/3 of it so that and the thermo got changed first, - same probs....
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07 May 2005, 01:34
xsara oil temp sender

by zcool80 » 06 May 2005, 23:36

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is anyone knows where is the location of the oil temperature sender of xsara 1.8 16v 1998?
i need it to wire oil temp gauge
cheers martin

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06 May 2005, 23:36
Update: (Urgent!!: how to get gearbox out?)

by BX-Basis » 06 May 2005, 23:15

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Which car ???
2CV6: Remove the engine, not the gear box !
BX14: Should be no problem to take it out from underneath the car.
XM: No chance to get out the gearbox unless you remove the subframe. Just put the box aside and then replace the clutch. You've got about 5 inches between engine and gearbox...

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Hello Guys,
I'm in the middle (I wish ) of replacing my clutch. I've dismantled everything and have the box loose in the engine bay.
How on earth do you get it out of there? (comic book: take it down and out... )
It seems that however way I turn it something else get stuck somewhere. (It's on the xm)
Any clues hints and tips are more than welcome...

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06 May 2005, 23:07
Xantia TD Hydraulics

by peter1138 » 06 May 2005, 18:10

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Are you holding the brake pedal constantly after slowing? If so then it will hold the back end of the car up, the suspension will adjust for this, and then when you release to pull away it will rise again. (At least, in my experience)
Try using the handbrake :-)

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Hi All
Thanks to this site I've solved quite a few probs, but am a bit stuck on this one.
I'm about to change all 4 spheres on my Xantia TD, even though they appear OK doing a bounce test, as the ride has become very hard and rattly.
However, sometimes when I'm sat with my foot on the brakes, at traffic lights for instance, the back end will...

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Last post by paul2309
06 May 2005, 18:01
any problems ordering

by simonelsey » 06 May 2005, 18:35

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spoke to GSF and some systems if you click on back key wipes the basket and sends a empty basket to GSF . so Dont press the back key .

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Has anyone had problems ordering from GSFcar parts web site or is my famous surname the cause of all problems , If it happens to someone it will be a ELSEY

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06 May 2005, 17:08
Fitting alloys to a ZX

by mezuk04 » 06 May 2005, 11:59
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I have the Citroen Saxo VTR's (i believe, Wilkobob can you confirm this), though i do believe the tyre is different but mine do fit however since having them on i experienced much vibration, overhauling the brakes in a couple of weeks so hopefully i have warped discs and the end to the vibrations...but just be prepared to spend about £50 on having...

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Would be grateful if anyone could shed some light on fitting alloys onto my ZX WITH STANDARD 175 X 65 X 14 wheels. I have seen decent alloy wheels on ebay mainly off Peugeot 206 sports and Citroen saxo vtr's. The Peugeots have the same 175 x 65 x 14 tyre size as opposed to the citroens having 185 x 55 x 14 tyre sizes. Replies gratefully received!!
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06 May 2005, 06:54
Checklist of things to service - 96 Xantia TD

by Kowalski » 06 May 2005, 05:24

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The ticking noise could be the pressre regulator on the hydraulic system. If its a hard metalic click with less than 30 seconds between clicks, thats generally a sign that you need a new accumulator sphere. A good accumulator sphere tends to make the click softer and quieter and less frequent.

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Hi all,
In March I convinced my brother to get an ol' banger diesel for his 70 mile daily run to/fro work.
I steered him towards a 96 N Xantia TD with 2 owners , 80% history, caravan club stickers and towbar , 98K miles , full MOT , OK bodywork but frosted paint on tailgate....sorted for £500 dabs.
Theres a small oil leak and the occasional...

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Last post by ebod
06 May 2005, 05:03
C3 Windscreens

by wheeler » 06 May 2005, 04:50

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never heard of this as a problem on C3's but i do know citroen now only cover stress fractures in windscreens up to 4,000 miles.

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I've had the unfortunate mishap with a stone on my 2 month old C3 VTR+ windscreen this month.
Autoglass wanted to come out and check the type of windscreen fitted, but when they arrived the engineer produced a e-mail regarding C3 windscreen.
Basically they are being asked to check if it is stone damage or a stress fracture. The engineer said that...

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Last post by Len
06 May 2005, 04:12
R Reg Xantia TDi Intermittant starting problem

by Mosser » 06 May 2005, 03:48

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Possibly and air leak either around the fuel filter housing, or the leak off pipes between the injectors, similar thing happend to a 406td i had and it was duff leak off pipes

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Firstly.....This site looks like a blessing from god. Purchased company car as I knew it was well serviced and had all the history. Now its mine a problem has shown up. 6 times out of 10 car will start ok, other times wont start at all. Engine turns over ok and when running its fine although after a while tickover is a lumpy, a bit like having a...

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Last post by jamesdoc
06 May 2005, 03:44
Head bolts - TU engine

by AndersDK » 06 May 2005, 04:07

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Headbolts are torqued until they stretch a wee bit.
- but they can only stretch once in their life.
Meaning there is a fair risc they snap if you re-use the old bolts.

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I am just changing the head gasket on a 1360 petrol TU engine (iron block). Should I use new head bolts? Haynes is a little vague on this matter.
Many Thanks

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06 May 2005, 03:40
Alive with Technology

by cornishbx16v » 06 May 2005, 17:22

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I got this through another forum the otherday!!! have to say it did make me chuckle quite a lot!!!

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Or not as maybe the case
This made me laugh anyway.

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06 May 2005, 03:06
Synergie Rear Sliding Doors

by paranoid » 06 May 2005, 23:38

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Try giving the runners a spray with some Wd40 or similar, and try giving the doors a hard thump from the inside.

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My Synergie has been standing unused for three months; during which time the battery has drained completely. I have several times turned over the engine after a jump start, but haven't recharged the battery. Now I find that I can't open either of the rear sliding doors; inspite of the fact that the buttons are in the up unlocked position. To open...

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Last post by ktaylor21662
06 May 2005, 01:09
I hate my Xantia - Strut mount gone...

by citronut » 06 May 2005, 00:06
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i have not fixed one yet but in GB CCC mag few months ago there where pic of a xantia where top mount had failled whilst being driven completly mangled the bonnet,lookeda right mess, i dont think it is very hard job to replace regards malcolm

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Hello all...
Well, I must admit that I`m beginning to really hate my Xantia.
The car has been standing still for the last 3 months, because of a fault in the steering rack, it can drive, but not too far.
The other day i mounted my sommer wheels, took it for a spin to check the air pressure in the tires, came home, left the car for the engine to...
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Last post by pagh
05 May 2005, 23:55
Xantia XUTD Tuning - Effects

by shezads » 05 May 2005, 21:31
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I'll be getting my zx done soon, and my brothers 306 too - maybe he'll give us a bit of a discount!
I have heard that generally - pulls better - especially when off turbo. It pulls for longer in the rev range. So - makes it more flexible - but have read that fifth is stronger - boost is adjusted as well as the adjusting the fueling.

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I know this has been asked many, many times, but I'm not so much interested in how it's done, more how it feels afterwards.
I'll be taking mine to Gav @ the Derv Doctor next month to get it adjusted up from 90 to about 115bhp. I'm curious as to how much better it'll feel with the power hike, and whether it'll kill my economy or not.
I've driven a...
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Last post by Chrispy
05 May 2005, 20:51
Xantia ABS Light (yet again!)

by Peter.N. » 05 May 2005, 19:58

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Its more likely to be a H/R connection on one of the sensor connectors. If its like the XM you should find them about 18 up each lead from the sensor. If you can get to them fairly easily you could pull each on apart then see which pair go O/C to identify them.

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Hi. My 1998 Xantia has developed the dreaded ABS Light on fault. It won't talk to any diagnostic tools either. I have searched this forum for wiring information but have only found details of the 37 pin wiring connector on another ECU model. My ECU has a 25 pin connector on it. I'm sure there's a sensor fault cos I'm getting 1000 ohms between 3...

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05 May 2005, 18:09
GSF Part Codes Check

by mezuk04 » 05 May 2005, 17:12

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Just an addition its a hatchback and also
Handbrake cable (Near Side/Passenger Side) - N73132/4 @ £6.50
Regards

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Can you guys just check for me that the following items and codes are correct for my 'signature' car...im having the bendix items and not the girling just to detail
*Front Brake Discs - N62324 @ £8.80
*Front Brake Pads - N64004/5 @ £11.50
*Rear Brake Shoes - N63114 @ £14.50
Regards
SORTED!!!!!

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05 May 2005, 17:08
Xantia boot lock & alarm problem

by JohnT » 05 May 2005, 22:39

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The boot lock is known to cause problems in that the barrel sticks when you push it in and remains there. This could be telling the system that the boot is not locked. I tried WD40 to loosen the barrel which now seems better. On another Xantia I used to have to lock an immedietly unlock the car again to get the boot lock to work. The lock is...

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This morning i set the alarm off by opening the locked boot on my estate. I reset the alarm and locked the car but opened the boot again because the lock didn't engage. The motors sounds as if its working fine and was replaced under warranty, could it be a loose connection? I managed to move the lock into the locked position and unlock it with my...

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Last post by Scott
05 May 2005, 15:47
AX REAR WHEEL BEARING

by AndersDK » 05 May 2005, 16:32

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You should have a plain washer under the hub nut. Must be missing from a previous service job.

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Having just removed both rear drums to check the shoes, I noticed that the offside does not have a thrust washer fitted. Is this normal or has someone previously left it off and is it a part that's easy to come by?
thanks

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Last post by ax1527
05 May 2005, 14:15
LHM tank level

by alan s » 05 May 2005, 14:34

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I stopped taking notice of those silly gauge things years ago when I was sitting on the side of the road one morning at 5am waiting for one of the family to bring me some fresh LHM when the car sat down on me.
Since then I've beed a big believer in the finger test method.
Set suspension to normal height, remove filler cap from LHM tank, insert...

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Looked at my LHM level this morning and it looks suspiciously low, almost empty, but the gauge shows it as high. When I raised the car to full height the gauge went down, so the gauge isn't stuck. I'm sure I remember the actual tank level being higher when I bought the car than it is now. Is it my imagination?

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Last post by peter1138
05 May 2005, 14:05
Xantia sidelight bulb replacement

by Panjandrum » 05 May 2005, 06:52

Just for information. I looked here for suggestions on replacing the driver's side bulb and what I found was enough to put me off for a week or so. Finally did it on Monday.
Indicators out, four torx screws and the weird pushfit doodahs out to take the front trim off, three 10mm bolts on the light fitting off - rest is totally trivial. Refit is...

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05 May 2005, 06:52
First impressions of my Xantia

by paranoid » 05 May 2005, 02:43
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Is it the blue one?
Thought the wheels really suited it

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On Saturady I picked up my new Daily Driver in the shape of a 1993 Xantia SX TD. This is my first Hydropneumatic Citroen after a few Pug 405 TDs and a Pug 205 GTi
It sports 15 Pug 205 1.9 GTi Speedline Wheels with 195/65 tyres. These are going on my 205 in due course. Are these wheels and tyres the right size for this car or are they too big?...
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Last post by CitroJim
05 May 2005, 02:35
Xantia Cutting Out While Driving???

by citronut » 05 May 2005, 00:07

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could be fuel shut off solanoid starting to die

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Has anyone had the experience of a xant cutting out unexpectedly while driving? The wife was out last night and said the car just cut out and died. At first blamed the wifes driving as it has never happened to me, but just in case does anyone have an idea what could have caused this to happen?
Xantia 1.9TDSX 103,000

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Last post by greggpask
05 May 2005, 00:02
xantia suspension problem

by fastandfurryous » 04 May 2005, 23:07

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Hands up all those who think this might be a broken plastic height corrector link.

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hi my girlfriend has a 1.9td 95 xantia recently the rear end of the car has stopped rising. sometimes if you leave it a while it will rise
and will be fine for a while then it will stop again.i cant do any of the sphere checks as at the moment it has compleatly stopped rising.
the front end comes up fine and if you move the ride height to max the...

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Last post by manj
04 May 2005, 21:05
xantia 2.0 8v engine problem!

by fastandfurryous » 04 May 2005, 16:21

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If it really is NO compression, then I would suspect a valve to be jammed open. If the compression is just very low, then look at a head gasket. If it is only a bit low, then possibly worn out rings. The only way to be sure is via a leakdown test, which involves piping compressed air into the cylinder via the spark plug hole. You can usually then...

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My Xantia Activa has no compression on No 1 cylinder. I have no loss of oil, no loss of water. All the other cylinders show 75 - 90 ps, as expected for the turbo engine.
Is this engine known for this problem? If yes, what is the problem, gasket, valves, camshaft, etc? I would appreciate a little guidance from those in the know before I start to...

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Last post by handyman
04 May 2005, 15:48
Xantia Fuel Gauge

by fastandfurryous » 04 May 2005, 15:46

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Almost all fuel gauges are somewhat non-linear. The only way to be sure of your fuel consumption is to brim the tank and zero the trip-meter. When you next come to fill the tank, brim it again, noting the litres needed to fill and the mileage on the trip meter. You can then get a reasonably accurate guide as to your consumption. 40MPG would be...

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Hi all,
I've just bought my first Citroen after getting rid of a BMW 320i cos it was far too thirsty.
Anyway, I'm worried that my new Xantia TD (99 T reg) is using far too much fuel. Either that or the fuel gauge is lying completely.
I put in 22 litres of juice from almost empty, which made it read 1/2 a tank. It then dropped quite quickly to...

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Last post by Chrispy
04 May 2005, 15:23
Xantia Rear Headrests

by madmanbob » 04 May 2005, 13:45

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Pull them up to the highest position, look at the holes on the seat where they fit into, one has a button that needs pressing at the same time as pulling them out.

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This should be an easy one!!!
On Monday I tried to fold the rear seats of my 1993 Xantia (to take an old door down to the tip).
The handbook simply says Remove the headrests .
As much as I pulled it, pressed or twisted various parts of the mounting it wouldn't come out. Go up and down; yes. Pull out of the seat; no.
Somebody must know the trick....

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Last post by ITMA
04 May 2005, 13:14
C5 Estate or Laguna Estate?

by 406 V6 » 04 May 2005, 14:43

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Having a C5, all i can say is good things. Very spacious, one can fit practically 2 washing machines in the trunk without leaning the seats, superb ride comfort superior to the Laguna, bigger room inside, and so on...
The only thing wrong i find in my C5 is for some airbag and immobilizer problems, but i think that happens when i turn on the...

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I am a Xantia owner but after a new baby need more room and I am torn between investing in a couple of years old C5 estate or Laguna Estate. They both seem to have all I need but I would like help from owners of these cars as to the good and bad points. All opinions would be most welcome.

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Last post by short_frank
04 May 2005, 11:05
Saloon spheres on an estate

by Mandrake » 04 May 2005, 11:00

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quote: Originally posted by jono

Greetings people,
I have just discovered that the rear spheres on our Xantia 1999 hdi estate are the ones for a saloon . The volume is the same at 400 but the pressure is 30 instead of, I think, 40. Any predictions as to what will happen to the ride quality. My independant mechanic better have a good reason for...

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Greetings people,
I have just discovered that the rear spheres on our Xantia 1999 hdi estate are the ones for a saloon . The volume is the same at 400 but the pressure is 30 instead of, I think, 40. Any predictions as to what will happen to the ride quality. My independant mechanic better have a good reason for not fitting the correct units ....

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Last post by jono
04 May 2005, 06:14
Xantia Gearchange

by Kowalski » 04 May 2005, 04:26

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Are your new link rods all adjusted correctly?
It doesn't matter what you get a gearbox off, as long as its the same BE3 gearbox that the 1.9TD comes with.
Some 1.9 TDs come with a different box, the people carriers and the vans may get that one instead of the BE3, no doubt somebody else will be able to tell you which comes with what.
The XU 1.8...

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Just thought I'd update this, about a week after all this my wife set out for London at 4.30am , I was awoken at about 6.30 with a cup of tea from wife who had driven some 45 miles in 3rd gear due to the gear linkage rods falling apart at the rubber bushes. Down to local Cit garage bought new linkage rods (long one ?10.50 short ones with revised...

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Last post by ghostrider
04 May 2005, 03:39
ZX dampers

by oscarloco » 04 May 2005, 02:08

My passenger side damper has gone to heaven, last weekend I found a very large potholein the freeway. It was dark and I was doing 90 km/h. Fortunetly, only the front wheel hit it but now the damper is dead, it's droping oil. And I replaced both in october!
A friend of mine has a ZX damper from a 1.8 version. Will this damper fit my ZX?
I'm asking...

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Last post by oscarloco
04 May 2005, 02:08
Xantia Temperature warning light

by xantiav6 » 04 May 2005, 01:42

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Don't know how this thread got this title, It was meant to be Xantia Temperature warning light

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Today the temperature warning light (and STOP light) on my Xantia V6 started coming on.
It came on about 5 times, for periods of 10s to 30s, during a 50 miles trip.
The temperature guage was steady at 70, and the fans were running at half speed with the A/C on. Turning the A/C off did not make the warning light go off.
When the engine cooled, I...

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Last post by xantiav6
04 May 2005, 01:38
Bonking driveshafts? Or something else? BX

by oscarloco » 04 May 2005, 01:09

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It is pretty urgent since it can be very expensive.

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Just started hearing/feeling slight bonk at low speeds today. Doesn't exactly seem to be on letting the clutch in and can't hear it in reverse.
Anyone any thoughts or think it might be something else?
And if it is a drive shaft how much would it cost to have done and how urgent is it likely to be?Cheers.
Edited to add it's a 16v with ABS and I see...

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Last post by Flynn
04 May 2005, 00:40
Rear spheres replacement on XM

by AndersDK » 03 May 2005, 22:30
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The XM rear subframe is the same design as the CX.
Meaning the rear spheres themselves are pressed against the subframe.
It's NOT like the other models in the family where the CYLINDER itself is presed against the subframe on the rear.
This in turn means that on CX & XM (& SM) you can not use the method of setting the suspension to high to lock...

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Is this the right procedure for rear spheres replacement on a XM mk2?
1. Set the suspension to the HIGHEST position.
2. TURN OFF the engine.
3. UNSCREW the rear spheres in anti-clockwise direction until they start to turn.
4. Set the suspension to the LOWEST position.
5. RELEASE the BLEED SCREW on the front accumulator by ONE TURN.
5. UNSCREW the...
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Last post by Thunderbird
03 May 2005, 20:57
KEYS again

by Kowalski » 03 May 2005, 20:21

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Oil the locks with plenty of oil, and work them backwards and forwards with the original key.
Sometimes when key cutters cut keys they don't get them perfect, after all locks are designed to be secure and need EXACTLY the right key, not just a close fit.

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just went into my local Timpsons, got my TDS-1.9 1995 citroen key duped, well i thought i had, it starts the car but wont open the door.
Which i think is a bit odd, dont you? Any ideas
Also, my drivers side lock doesnt work, passenger side locks all, my fob doesnt work (yes have changed batteries), anything i can do to get the drivers side going...

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Last post by druist
03 May 2005, 19:54
Fuse layout - Xsara Picasso Desire ???

by CitroJim » 03 May 2005, 19:07

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Sell it quick.....
Forget the Haynes manual, They'll show a third fusebox which also bears no resemblence to yours... The circuit diagram will most likely be that for a 1972 Hillman Hunter.

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My wife has an '03 reg model (1.6 Petrol). The front and rear cigar lighter sockets are dead.
The interior fusebox in the owners manual bears no resemblance whatsoever to that which is located behind the sunglass stowage box. The fuses are obscurred by several parts of the wiring loom but there only appears to be about 15 fuses in total (That's a...

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Last post by mnc123
03 May 2005, 18:04
Leaking Rack

by AndersDK » 03 May 2005, 22:58

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Brian I believe the origin to the problem could be worn bushes in the ram cylinder mounts.
If the ram itself is allowed to move from the rack then the piping from pinion valve to ram will split on the unions.
Try remove the piping (NOTE the connections !) and look for hair line cracking at ends.

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For a while now there has been a leak out of the steering rack on my 97 Xantia TD. Having cleaned off the LHM, checked the pipe unions etc I still cannot see exactly where the leak is coming from, (although it is concentrated on the are where the steering column joins, not the trie rod ends area.) Is there any 'user replaceable' parts here ?. I...

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Last post by BrianM
03 May 2005, 17:59
Headlights

by Peter.N. » 03 May 2005, 15:38
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When yo see another one, look at the lenses and see if they have the same pattern, its only the dipped part thats different. When I took mine to France I stuck some adhesive tape over the left dip section, you can find this by standing in front of the lamp and moving your hand over the lens until you obscure the left dip part of the beam. You may...

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Hi all
I've just moved from the UK to France and need to convert my headlights and I was going to buy new headlights until I was in a supermarket carpark and there was another XM parked nose to nose to me and I looked at the numbers on his lights and they were the same as mine,does anyone know if my lights can just be adjusted or do I have to buy...
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Last post by barwood
03 May 2005, 14:05
Xantia bumpy ride

by Peter.N. » 03 May 2005, 15:45

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If the ride hieght is correct it is almost certainly 0ne or more spheres that have failed or at least have low pressure. You should be able to bounce each corner of the car two or three inches, with the engine running, if you find one corner is hard, that's the sphere.
They are quite cheap at GSF cars but you will need a chain strap wrench to get...

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Hi
I have a 1996 Xantia 1.9 diesel. Lately the ride is really bumpy. The car is fine if the road is completely flat but if there are any bumps then the ride is terrible; I almost bang my head on the roof it's that bad! The suspension seems to be working fine in all positions but I am really puzzled by the sudden bumpiness of the ride...Anyone got...

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Last post by charlielard
03 May 2005, 05:00
Alternator problem ?

by AndersDK » 03 May 2005, 03:27

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How old is the battery ?

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I took my 1.9d xantia out on its last spin this evening before trying to sell it. I have purchased a 1.9td Xantia estate.
It started raining and I noticed that the wipers were a little slower than usual. Any way I parked ou for 1/2 hr and when I got back to the car the battery was flat. I managed to bump start her BUT the lights were very dim.
Is...

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Last post by caeclyd
03 May 2005, 03:20
Xantia Filter clip.

by Richard Gallagher » 04 May 2005, 11:31

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Email me your address I'm sure I've got a spare.

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Has anybody got a spare clip that holds the filters in please.
Because this is the second one I've lost and I'm not happy , everything I made has lasted till I look in the spout and the d shaped filter is bobbing about, will happily pay for the stamp and envelope and a small donation towards beer

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Last post by paranoid
03 May 2005, 00:47
Engines Out!

by citronut » 03 May 2005, 00:42
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thats about right for an aux/drive belt what engine are you going to shoehorn back in to that hole regards malcolm

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take a look at:
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Last post by rossnunn
03 May 2005, 00:37
Poor starting TD, and Oil leak fixed!

by wilkobob » 03 May 2005, 00:17

Pottering about today, and decided to see if I could tackle the oil leak on my ZX TD. Turns out it was where the filer neck for the oil, jubilee clips onto the block, the filler was loose, tightened up and worked a treat. While I was down there, noticed green furry bits on the connectors on the solenoid on the started, so decided to clean them....

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Last post by wilkobob
03 May 2005, 00:17
xantia suspension components

by citronut » 03 May 2005, 00:37

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think of this rolls royce use citroen hydraulics so that is what the ride should be like regards malcolm

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Can annyone tell me what should be changed on my 1993 xantia 1.9td as i dont know when spheres etc etc were changed last (never i think) and i dont know whats a good citroen ride and whats not, as this is the first citroen i have owned and driven - it does have a towbar on the back and there is a little tail-end sag

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Last post by j_roc
03 May 2005, 00:12
ZX TD Alterantor Wires...

by oilyspanner » 03 May 2005, 00:07

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Does the alternator still have two wires attached?

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Hi everyone
Quick question, was doing some checks on my ZX TD (need it to get me to a demonstration of my final year project tommorow)...and found this green wire hanging off the alternator (pictures below).

Is it just an earth cable? I've unfortunately got no way of knowing if the alternator is charging properly as the bulb on the dash went...

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Last post by AthlonZX
03 May 2005, 00:02
Xantia steering

by 406 V6 » 02 May 2005, 23:43

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I may not be very correct here, but the accumulator, as with the other spheres, is good enough by hand tightening. I would advise (but wait for a more knowledgeabel opinion) to unscrew the acc sphere, put the rubber sealant on the mating surface of the acc block/FDV, then, and only then, thighten the sphere on it.
I would also do some cleaning of...

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The steering on my Xantia has suddenly developed extreme stiffness just in the first part of turning from straight ahead. After about an eigth of a turn, it is OK again, but then won't straighten up fully after turning. Its so stiff that its difficult to steer at all initially.
When it first happened, I topped up the LHM (it wasn't particularly...

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Last post by windy
02 May 2005, 23:37
Veggie oil - any new develpmts for HDI?

by oilyspanner » 03 May 2005, 00:00
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Try the Vegoil sites on the Web, I know american guys have been running the new VW units on WVO.

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Hi!
With the price of diesel rising (now at €0,94/L -> BP ultimate), i'm really, really considering going to a grocer market and buy veggie oil for the C5 (50/50).
My doubt: who has covered a good deal of kms or miles on a veggie feeded HDI? The pump is a Bosch one, and i don't know if it's advisable.
I mean, with the summer coming, the thickening...
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Last post by 406 V6
02 May 2005, 23:00
coolant leak - pls help !

by soupy_sam » 03 May 2005, 00:14

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Sounds very much like the same problem that I have got, an intermitant leak that I cannot find around the bottom of the rad.

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I had a coolant leak which I thought was from the radiator (so I replaced it with a new one !). Now it is coming from the braided black hose that runs horizontally below the radiator - close to the middle of the radiator, a bit towards passenger side (I thought this black hose is meant to carry some wires ?). coolant is now dripping occassionally...

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Last post by roypch
02 May 2005, 22:26
How to de pressure....engine not running

by Richard Gallagher » 02 May 2005, 22:15

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Get an electric drill and loop the belt between the pump and drill, pull hard on the drill to tension the belt then switch on etc. It did it for me.

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Xantia TD 1995. How can I release the pressure in the system as I want to remove the spheres prior to being scrapped? I have released the pressure to the accumulator sphere but the suspension is still up and the lever in the lowest position...manual says to go to a dealer! Thanks.

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Last post by JohnT
02 May 2005, 22:06
Which head gasket do I need xan19td

by oilyspanner » 02 May 2005, 21:19

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With the head skimmed you generally use the thicker gasket (I just grab the thick one) If you want to really push the boat out go for the metal one its listed in the GSF catalogue as a Volcane TD gasket but dont be put off by that.
Stewart

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At last I have removed the head .
I will be getting the head skimmed so need advice on a new gasket.
The one that came off appeared to be a metal one,on the rhs (looking from rad)there are some notches.From the back of the gasket there are 4 notches then another 3 notches
What do I need to replace it with and would gsf be able to supply
Thanks...

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Last post by basil
02 May 2005, 21:12

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