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PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

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

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
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Please make all your Citroen , DS Automobiles or Peugeot Parts Requests on this thread

This thread is only for donating members who wish to request official part numbers or Parts Diagrams.

Please don't post technical queries or ask 'how to' questions here. Create a thread in one of the main Citroen / Peugeot Forums for these queries....

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We only provide the correct parts for the VIN.

In this case:
192640 was up to build 09883, (30/11/2003)
192684 was from build 09884, (01/12/2003) and your build date is 10690.

So you vehicle build date and VIN states 192684 is correct for your build date. 192640 is for vehicles before this date and is not a superseded part, it is a different...
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Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01
Last post by 407 » 07 Mar 2024, 23:42
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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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Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
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07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19
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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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New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18
Last post by white exec » 24 Jan 2020, 16:49
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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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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22
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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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Supersticky

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

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Xantia unsolved mystery

by CommY » 28 Oct 2004, 17:23
Last post by Pepe » 27 Oct 2004, 19:52
Replies: 11
by CommY » 28 Oct 2004, 17:23

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What ignition system does your car run (bosch ML4.1 etc) as some systems have connectors built in that you can make home made (about £3 to make) diagnostic blink testers to connect to them. I have instuctions on how to make them for certain models and blink code descriptions.

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For a few months now, my Xantia 1.8 16v lxi has had loss of power while driving. In general everything is fine when the car is cold but has soon as it start to warm up, I've got some power drop. These drops last around 5 seconds, eg: the rpm decrease from 4000rpm to 3000rpm, and at its worst, the engine stop.
I changed the fuel filter, changed the...

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27 Oct 2004, 19:52
Xantia NSF suspension rattle

by BrianM » 27 Oct 2004, 18:51
Last post by nick » 27 Oct 2004, 17:22
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by BrianM » 27 Oct 2004, 18:51

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Check that the bolts at the back of the wishbone going up through the subframe are tight. Had something similiar after replacing the wishbone bushings.
Brian

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Any ideas what this could be caused by? Its most noticeable when driving slowly (10-15 mph) over poor road surfaces.
I've changed both anti roll bar droplinks - no difference,
then I changed both the suspension bottom balljoints - still no difference ! The wishbone and wishbone bushes on that side are also relatively new following an argument with...

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Last post by nick
27 Oct 2004, 17:22
Diesel whiz needed! Narrow power band and smoke!

by Kowalski » 27 Oct 2004, 15:12
Last post by heath robinson » 27 Oct 2004, 03:48
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by Kowalski » 27 Oct 2004, 15:12
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It looks like it could be suffering from a blocked exhaust, but you could try checking the air filter first.
The fact that there is a spurt of power indicates that the turbo is working, the fact that it produces it at 3000 rpm means it isn't working entirely properly, and then there is the fact that it fades early.

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Hi
95 1.9 TD xantia
The car will travel fast enough. In Europe comfortable at 100mph, didn’t push any further, though would probably have gone further. However acceleration is naff after around 3750. The car has a spurt of power around 3000 to 3750 and then drags round to just under the red. There is also a cloud of smoke left behind on the odd...
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27 Oct 2004, 03:48
Xantia HP pump - any advice?

by ghostrider » 27 Oct 2004, 03:45
Last post by DervDonkey » 27 Oct 2004, 03:23
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by ghostrider » 27 Oct 2004, 03:45

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Last one I bought from Simpson Bros Salvage ( in N Yorks was about ?30 with a 90 day rtb warranty. You could also try Pleiades for a recon, but that will be nearly as much as GSF, there was a thread on this site about repairing the old BX style pumps, not sure if there is one about the newer style Xantias
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Hi All,
I've got a '95 Xantia TD (LX) with a leaky hydraulic pump. Does anybody know if a repair kit is available for these things - or is replacement the only option?
If replacement is necessary, what would be a reasonable price for a salvaged unit from a scrappy? A new one, even from GSF, is financially out of the question!
S

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Last post by DervDonkey
27 Oct 2004, 03:23
Drag racing xantia

by adzbaby » 27 Oct 2004, 03:05
Last post by shiney » 27 Oct 2004, 02:37
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by adzbaby » 27 Oct 2004, 03:05

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As far as I am aware that is completely normal and what the car should be like when the suspension is functioning properly! well I hope so cause thats how mine was a while back when I had the spheres replaced and still is to some degree, the back doesn't drop as much any more which I guess is due to the suspenion stiffing up as the spheres have...

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Hi
Had the spheres replaced much smoother ride and my teeth are settling nicely back into their sockets
BUT .. when I pull away the back end dips like a drag racer and comes back up.
It was done by a garage. I have done the citaerobics and its still the same.
Is this a normal behaviour ? and if so how can I fix it?
thanks

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Last post by shiney
27 Oct 2004, 02:37
Veggie oil pre-heaters

by oilyspanner » 26 Oct 2004, 21:21
Last post by rpaco » 26 Oct 2004, 20:32
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by oilyspanner » 26 Oct 2004, 21:21

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Older model 405s had an electric in line fuel heater which might do the job, however you would still need to start on Diesel but it might speed up the process, have you thought about reducing viscosity with a bit of methanol or even unleaded?
Stewart

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Has anyone made an electric (or other) pre-heater for veggie fuel?
If so, how?
I know about the water based ones using the radiator/heating circuit but these are no good until the engine is warm.

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26 Oct 2004, 20:32
Veggie oil in the winter

by Kowalski » 26 Oct 2004, 21:46
Last post by rpaco » 26 Oct 2004, 20:29
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by Kowalski » 26 Oct 2004, 21:46

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Have you tried adding meths to it or is that just as expensive?

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I am running my Xantia 1.9 TD on V100 Modified waste veggie oil.
Has anyone run on this during the winter?
I was alarmed when I put a small bottle of it in the freezer and it went solid.
Obviously the Xantia has a heated filter but if it goes solid in the pipe (or tank) on the way, it aint gonna work in the freezing wastes of South Lincs, this...

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Last post by rpaco
26 Oct 2004, 20:29
Citroen AX 1992

by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 21:10
Last post by halflife_37 » 26 Oct 2004, 20:23
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by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 21:10

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My guess would be the alternator brushes. Is the car charging?

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Got a Citroen AX Debut 1992 and the battery charging light on the dashboard keeps coming on intermittently (more often than not). Have change the drive belt and recharged the battery. Also the drvers side indicator bulb (brand new) at the front isn't working although the back works (quiet dim) and so does one on the side panel. Passenger side...

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Last post by halflife_37
26 Oct 2004, 20:23
Xantia Reversing Lights

by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 20:00
Last post by julianashcroft » 26 Oct 2004, 19:23
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by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 20:00

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By the sound of things you have a grounding (earth) problem at the back end of the car. If a warning light comes on when you are in reverse then your switch is ok even if it is the wrong light. Have you checked your brake and tail lights? A poor earth connection can do strange things!

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Hello. I have a 2000 Xantia 1.8 Estate. My reversing lights have stoopped working, checked the bulbs and the fuses and these are okay. Heard there might be a reversing switch somewhere. Is this something a not very mechanically minded person can check (and change if necessary)?
Of interest when I put the car into reverse, the fog lamp indicator (I...

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Last post by julianashcroft
26 Oct 2004, 19:23
Xantia Heater Matrix - Airbag

by Kowalski » 26 Oct 2004, 17:41
Last post by BrianM » 26 Oct 2004, 16:44
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by Kowalski » 26 Oct 2004, 17:41

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Sadly dash out means steering wheel off, it's probably a smaller job to take the good head off the '97 and put it onto the '93...

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With the head cracked on my 93 Xantia TD, I now have bought a 97 TD that needs some work. The heater matrix leaking is one of these jobs.
I know the dash has to come out, but my question is does the steering wheel have to come off to get the dash out ?. I have done all this sort of work before on cars without airbags so if I have to remove the...

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Last post by BrianM
26 Oct 2004, 16:44
Hydraulic Pipe flaring tool

by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 16:30
Last post by Vampire » 26 Oct 2004, 15:57
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by beezer » 26 Oct 2004, 16:30

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Like most thing, you get what you pay for. I got a kit from a Glasgow tool shop (Bill's Tool Store - Bain St) which works but is not the most precision tool I own! Quality stuff can be bought from Franklin direct or through a stockist:
It is remarkably easy to use a flaring tool. Avoid steel pipe and make sure you have the correct unions....

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Hi does anybody know where is the best place and price for a flaring tool for doing the hydraulic pipes on my BX 3.5 and 4.5mm diameter and has anyone had any experience of making there own pipes
cheers
linda

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Last post by Vampire
26 Oct 2004, 15:57
Xantia Key (WILL BUY)££

by rpaco » 26 Oct 2004, 20:35
Last post by espzetec » 26 Oct 2004, 13:03
Replies: 3
by rpaco » 26 Oct 2004, 20:35

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I have one duff plip, but what good is it to you? Can you mend it?
You weren't hoping another plip would open your car were you ?

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Does anyone have a spare xantia plip key? Mines knackered and my manual locks are buggered (cant lock the car)
If you have one, let me know as i will buy it off you.

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Last post by espzetec
26 Oct 2004, 13:03
weird dash light

by Stempy » 26 Oct 2004, 13:20
Last post by espzetec » 26 Oct 2004, 13:00
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by Stempy » 26 Oct 2004, 13:20

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Door open?

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I have noticed recently that every so often i get a weird orange light come on at the dashboard. its one from the right control panel and looks a bit like a car with 2 wing mirrors sticking out of it. it only comes on for a second or 2 before going out again.
car :xantia 1.9 td 1993

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Last post by espzetec
26 Oct 2004, 13:00
4x4 BX x2

by xantiav6 » 26 Oct 2004, 11:58
Last post by Dave Bamber » 26 Oct 2004, 02:44
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by xantiav6 » 26 Oct 2004, 11:58

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I am not familiar with the BX 4x4.
What are the practical benefits compared with a standard BX?
What market segment were they targetted for?
Are these cars just a historic curiosity?
Mike

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Now here's a cracking resto project, keep someone busy for a while

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Last post by Dave Bamber
26 Oct 2004, 02:44
Xantia deadlocking

by np » 26 Oct 2004, 01:36
Last post by IanR » 26 Oct 2004, 00:21
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by np » 26 Oct 2004, 01:36

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My deadlocking still worked when the battery`s were low.Do`es it still deadlock with the door locks?Lock the car with the key in the door,then turn the key again to dead lock it.

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Or rather, doesn't any more. A while back, it stopped responding to the second plip button. This is the infra-red plip variety.
Anyone know where the ECU that controls deadlocking is to be found? Is it the same one that provides the alarm, under the passenger seat?
It also occurs ot me that the plip batteries are a little low, but still...

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Last post by IanR
26 Oct 2004, 00:21
Rear hydractive valve bleed nipple

by bernie » 25 Oct 2004, 23:41
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by bernie » 25 Oct 2004, 23:41

So does anyone know when the system should be bleed ie. engine running? hard or soft mode?

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Last post by bernie
25 Oct 2004, 23:41
Xantia fire hazard !?

by rotodiesel » 25 Oct 2004, 23:27
Last post by harryb.48 » 25 Oct 2004, 22:37
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by rotodiesel » 25 Oct 2004, 23:27

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Silver loaded epoxy resin glue will fix your HRW - available at vast cost in small tubes. I recommend using small rubber wedges to hold the joint tight, and leave them there. I have had total success with this method.
Bad luck with the wiring - a case of cut and splice I think. Make sure you definitely find the cause of the original short, and fit...

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Yesterday when I was using the rear wiper on my estate it suddenly ceased to work and stopped mid-cycle. Of course I did the usual and fiddled with the switches and it came on again intermittently but I then smelt burning and was sure I saw a wisp of smoke from the tailgate area
Then I noticed that my indicators and front wipers had stopped too -...

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Last post by harryb.48
25 Oct 2004, 22:37
ZX alarm.Again!!!!

by Simon Canfer » 26 Oct 2004, 02:23
Last post by oldnail » 25 Oct 2004, 20:58
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by Simon Canfer » 26 Oct 2004, 02:23

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I'd also like to know the answer to this one!! I've got used to it as a typical citroen electrical bug but would like to get to the bottom of it.
Is there a known dodgy door switch somewhere, for example?
Simon

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I thought the alarm on my '97 TD was behaving too well.Everything arming and disarming as it should.Until last night when it kept false alarming.I switched off the ultrasonic side of the alarm but still no joy.Now have alarm switched off.Anyone know a quick way to just disable the siran ie just have the lights flashing etc so I can carry out a few...

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Last post by oldnail
25 Oct 2004, 20:58
BX handbrake

by oilyspanner » 25 Oct 2004, 20:34
Last post by Rob Marshall » 25 Oct 2004, 20:23
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by oilyspanner » 25 Oct 2004, 20:34

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Probably better to source a working caliper from a breaker.
Stewart

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Having a little trouble with the trusty BX!
Changed the hydraflush with pukka LHM, and drained out the 80W90 gearbox oil, and refilled with 75/90; so now at least I can get the gears when the thing is cold - but there is a problem...
over the last month, the handbrake has had to be pulled up to the sky; and even though it holds, the first 3 clicks...

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Last post by Rob Marshall
25 Oct 2004, 20:23
bad starting xantia (sorry guys, truly!)

by Kowalski » 25 Oct 2004, 20:49
Last post by manic_man » 25 Oct 2004, 18:56
Replies: 12
by Kowalski » 25 Oct 2004, 20:49

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Have you checked the pipes too / from the fuel tank, where they go down the back of the engine? If you follow the pipe with the fuel bulb down, it joins with the fuel return pipe and they have some bends molded into them.
These are prone to cracking around their bends which can cause air to leak in (or diesel to leak out) of the pipes. I had one...

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I know, I know, same old same old
My 1997 xantia 1.9TD has never started well, when i got it about a year ago i replace the glow plugs for Beru ones (it had a set of dodgy bosche ones in it) which helped the usual symptoms: clouds of white smoke, firing on less than 4 cylinders, very lumpy idle, all sorted by waiting for about 20 seconds anr...

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Last post by manic_man
25 Oct 2004, 18:56
More fun with the BX

by oilyspanner » 25 Oct 2004, 20:37
Last post by Jon » 25 Oct 2004, 16:06
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by oilyspanner » 25 Oct 2004, 20:37
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If you had waited a few weeks you could have rolled in snow whilst changing it;)
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Did the clutch on Saturday, last BX TD clutch change I did was 9 years ago, and I hope that the next one is 10 years away at least.
Here's a couple of pics of the old clutch, (the original one as it turns out, Valeo 1992!) and the BX in dismantled state.

The joy of the dripping LHM and antifreeze on my head and the filthyness of everything is...
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Last post by Jon
25 Oct 2004, 16:06
brake shoe adjusters

by uhn113x » 25 Oct 2004, 16:58
Last post by ralph » 25 Oct 2004, 15:48
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by uhn113x » 25 Oct 2004, 16:58

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Ralph
If they are the sort where there is a ratchet that screws itself along a rod, propelled by a spring pawl, then if you have left the pawl out, it will slowly unadjust itself.
I would categorically say that it is not a good idea at all to leave bits out of a brake assembly, or not to cure all faults as found!

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Morning, I'm looking for advice on Girling drum brake adjusters.
When replacing brake shoes and cylinders four weeks ago, I reassembled the brakes without the adjuster spring on one side.
It no longer fitted very well, and I rekoned the flimsy metal arm would fall off the adjuster rod and jam up the mechanism if I put it back on.
Now, the brake...

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Last post by ralph
25 Oct 2004, 15:48
How do I do this then?

by RichardW » 25 Oct 2004, 15:33
Last post by Stuart McB » 25 Oct 2004, 15:16
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by RichardW » 25 Oct 2004, 15:33

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To avoid damaging the ABS valve block it is recommended that you open the caliper bleed nipple when pushing the piston back, so that you push the fluid out of the nipple rather than back through the ABS gubbins. Don't forget to go careful with the nipple, top up the fluid and bleed the brakes on completion!

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Sorry for this but I wonder if any one can help me on this wee problem .
Wifes Car is a 2001 Renault Megane 1.6 16 Valve Convertible with vented disc's and Reno / Lucas calipers.
I need to change the front pads. No big problem but I am at a loss on how to push the caliper pistons back in. The vehicle has ABS and I seem to remember that you have to...

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Last post by Stuart McB
25 Oct 2004, 15:16
Xantia HDi Tyre Choice

by reffro » 25 Oct 2004, 14:25
Last post by pete_wood_uk » 25 Oct 2004, 13:49
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by reffro » 25 Oct 2004, 14:25

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There's only one choice of tyre for your situation, Goodyear Hydragrip. It has just superceded the Eagle Ventura, and has also just won the Autocar magazine tyre test by a huge margin. Its wet weather performance is unbeatable, and they aren't that expensive either, similar in price to a NCT5.

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Thought I'd bore everyone by starting a new tyre choice thread...
I've just picked up an ex-contract hire 2000 Xantia HDi Exclusive Hydractive Estate (86k miles, nice car!). It currently has a pair of fairly worn Michelin Energy XH1s on the back, and a pair (1 good and 1 very worn) of Michelin Pilot Primacy (V-rated for some reason) on the front....

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Last post by pete_wood_uk
25 Oct 2004, 13:49
spheres

by nick » 25 Oct 2004, 05:58
Last post by john alexander » 25 Oct 2004, 05:36
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by nick » 25 Oct 2004, 05:58

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I suppose you could buy it on the off-chance that the other half turns up somewhere.....
Mind you, I think it would look great on my mantelpiece

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Hi just found someone on ebay selling half a sphere , under the heading citroen sphere sectioned.If you buy it should you be???

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Last post by john alexander
25 Oct 2004, 05:36
Larger Wheel = Slower Car?

by PeterMann » 25 Oct 2004, 05:48
Last post by Twiss » 25 Oct 2004, 05:15
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by PeterMann » 25 Oct 2004, 05:48

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If you reduce tyre profile so the overall effect is the same diameter, the only change will be in speed of response to steering adjustments. A larger overall wheel size will decrease acceleration by a small amount, but would tend to reduce fuel consumption on highway runs because the engine is running at lower revs and higher throttle setting...

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Hi You Lot, is it true that if you increase your cars wheel size,lets say from 14 to 15 or even 16 would this slow your car down in speed and acceleration? or is that a load of Tos!!

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Last post by Twiss
25 Oct 2004, 05:15
ZX diesel filter

by nick » 25 Oct 2004, 03:19
Last post by hughbourn » 25 Oct 2004, 02:24
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by nick » 25 Oct 2004, 03:19

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I think its the same as the Xantia - ie in a black plastic housing on top of the thermostat, the top is held by 4 allen bolts.

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Hi everyone
I am rather ashamed to admit that I can't find the diesel filter on my 1.9D ZX estate (1996)...After 85000 miles I feel it probably wants changing, but it isn't under the bonnet like the BX or C15, and haynes is no help at all......
Thanks for any help
Hugh

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Last post by hughbourn
25 Oct 2004, 02:24
BX teething problems.

by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 23:37
Last post by portugeezer » 24 Oct 2004, 22:56
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by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 23:37

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1) the suspension height linkage runs under the car - simple steel rods in guiding clamps. These may well be dry - and more likely than not - the rear linkage mechanics has seized by rust.
BTW : you are sure to move the lever towards you - releasing it from the locks - before trying to move it ?
2) That would be the 3 pole thermoswitch on the side...

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Hi all,
I've had my BX for a week now, and am having a few teething problems.
On the suspension height adjustment next to the handbrake, I've tried to move it by pushing it away from me but it's solid and won't buddge for love nor money,any ideas?
fan won't cut in on radiator when idling for a long time, and can anyone tell me what the heater...

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Last post by portugeezer
24 Oct 2004, 22:56
Heating fails

by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 23:40
Last post by xantian » 24 Oct 2004, 22:44
Replies: 15
by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 23:40
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It couild be the ignition switch that has burnt out - unfortunately a common problem on Ph1 Xantia.
Try fiddle with the ignition key switch while you have the problem. If you then can get the blower on at short moments - you have found the problem.
If you do a search on heater blower - you'll get loads on this problem.

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I have a Xantia 1.8 Dimension 1995, No a/c. Recently the heating fails intermittently. Not hot air coming out. I use different setting on the control, eg, recirculate, blow to foot, to windscreen, etc. but no joy. I waited long enough with the engine running. I can see the temp has rosed to nearly 100 degree celsius. Still no hot air :-(
Could...
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Last post by xantian
24 Oct 2004, 22:44
disc corrosion

by madasafish » 24 Oct 2004, 20:34
Last post by discovered » 24 Oct 2004, 20:16
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by madasafish » 24 Oct 2004, 20:34

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Wife'sPeugeot 106 neede new discs after 15k miles: she drives and brakes gently. Since I changed them myself with parts from H######s for abouit £55 I dsrive it once a week and give it an Italian tuneup. No problems now...
Brake hard at least once a week. If you wash the car and let it dry normally the discs will corrode. If you use wheelcleaners...

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Having recently had my 52 reg citroen saxo 1.1 in for its 2 year service I was amazed to be told that the front brake discs were severely corroded and was quoted £197 + vat for them to be replaced ...not covered by the warranty.
I was told this was due to my low mileage(8000 the first year and 9000 the second!!!)
Has anybody else had experience...

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Last post by discovered
24 Oct 2004, 20:16
Where should this LHM pipe go....?

by bernie » 24 Oct 2004, 19:05
Last post by mattpc » 24 Oct 2004, 18:41
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by bernie » 24 Oct 2004, 19:05

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It's just an air vent pipe.
Just push the end of the pipe behind the tank.

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On my xantia, was just cleaning around where you put the LHM in and noticed that the small rubber pipe which comes out of the end of the LHM filler cap is not connected to anything! Firstly what should it be connected to? Secondly, what are the implications of it not being connected to anything!!!

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Last post by mattpc
24 Oct 2004, 18:41
Xantia rear suspension drops

by bernie » 24 Oct 2004, 20:10
Last post by bernie » 24 Oct 2004, 18:01
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by bernie » 24 Oct 2004, 20:10

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Just noticed there is a bleed nipple on the top of the hydra block at the rear, could it need bleeding?
If so is it done with engine running or not and hydra. on or off?
I say this because i've just removed the lhm and cleaned the filters and replaced with hydraurincage. Since then it's gone a bit strange ie. hard then soft etc. I have done the...

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After braking and coming to a stop, after around 10 seconds the back sinks to the ground. If I'm stationary for more than say 45 seconds the back comes back up but if I have to pull away sooner the back stays on the bump stops until it raises say after 20 seconds.
Is this normal?
Is it a problem with the hydractive spheres?
Or is it the anti sink...

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Last post by bernie
24 Oct 2004, 18:01
Thanks for the advice another question please

by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 21:33
Last post by Pat » 24 Oct 2004, 15:36
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by AndersDK » 24 Oct 2004, 21:33

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Pat -
If the rear suspension suddenly drops and then feels ok after quite some delay - then you have a problem with the system pressure building up fast enough. This is also indicated by the 30sec's STOP light.
What happens is that the system pressure at one point (after some 30sec's) is exactly that large, that the antisink valve opens the rear...

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I have an activa ct 2.0. The one with the broken knock sensor. I also have another gripe. When I start the car up it takes about 30 secs for the STOP lights to go out. I drive off and the back susp. feel hard. After about a minute the back drops down with a thud and the susp. goes o.k. Is 30 secs a reasonable time for the lights to go out.? Why...

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Last post by Pat
24 Oct 2004, 15:36
Air bag light

by tonyb1 » 24 Oct 2004, 15:06
Last post by np » 24 Oct 2004, 14:46
Replies: 5
by tonyb1 » 24 Oct 2004, 15:06

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Yes, it appears the airbag light is part of the test, check out this link for the MOT check list

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My airbag light is on again I had it fixed last year so am not pleased.Anyway,my MOT is coming up soon & it should pass 1st time.Am i right in thinking that the light being on wont make any difference?I know the abs light on will fail,but the a/bag light is not part of the test is it.

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Last post by np
24 Oct 2004, 14:46
Yet another advice needed = XM steering

by NiSk » 23 Oct 2004, 20:48
Last post by DomF9 » 23 Oct 2004, 20:33
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by NiSk » 23 Oct 2004, 20:48

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I've never heard of them giving any trouble, even on very high milage cars - so you should be able to pick up one from a breakers.
By the way - do you know if the car is fitted with DIRAVI steering (does it automatically return to center, even when the car is standing still)?
//NiSk

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This old XM I bought. Lower steering universal flexi joint, ie uj on footwell floor. Can't find it in GSF online store. Anyone know where to get one, or the part number, ideally NOT from Citroen as expensive?

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Last post by DomF9
23 Oct 2004, 20:33
BX Heater Controls

by DLM » 23 Oct 2004, 20:56
Last post by Ian Fearn » 23 Oct 2004, 19:39
Replies: 6
by DLM » 23 Oct 2004, 20:56

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It's not as bad as it might seem at first. what exactly have you broken? Is it the shaft on which the temperature knob turns?
Firstly, you need to establish why it broke - I suspect I know why. The heater valve which supplies the matrix is found in a rather inaccessible spot under the driver's side of the dash (on a RHD car), to the left of and...

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Does anybody know how to remove the cables from the heater controls as i've just broken the hot/cold adjuster off....
Looks like a real pig of a job.

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Last post by Ian Fearn
23 Oct 2004, 19:39
LHM Overfill

by nick » 23 Oct 2004, 19:16
Last post by mattpc » 23 Oct 2004, 18:51
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by nick » 23 Oct 2004, 19:16

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The worst that will happen is that the fluid will spill over the top of the reservoir and make a puddle under the car.
Personally I have always checked the fluid level on my Citroens by putting the suspension on the minimum height setting, then filling the reservoir til its almost brimming full & completely ignoring the level indicator altogether!...

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Hi, my 95 Xantia TD SX was a bit low on LHM so I topped it up as instructed by Haynes. Now when I check the fluid level out with the car on maximum height setting there appears to be too much fluid. Is this going to damage the system or will I be okay? It's about two weeks since I added fluid in which time I've probably done about 1000 miles.

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Last post by mattpc
23 Oct 2004, 18:51
Clutch pedal mechanism

by nick » 23 Oct 2004, 17:40
Last post by Saw Doc Fan » 23 Oct 2004, 17:13
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by nick » 23 Oct 2004, 17:40
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This is a very common problem on the Xantia, do a search for clutch clip - its been covered loads of times before.

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Xantia 1.9 TD 1994
I've got a problem with the clutch pedal mechanism, driving home from Leeds on Thursday, I heard a noise like something had snapped or broken and then the clutch pedal just went to the floor and I was stuck in 3rd gear. Called the breakdown out and he said my clutch and cable were fine but the clutch pedal mechanism has broken....
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Last post by Saw Doc Fan
23 Oct 2004, 17:13
Xantia activa knock sensor

by wheeler » 23 Oct 2004, 19:38
Last post by Pat » 23 Oct 2004, 17:03
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by wheeler » 23 Oct 2004, 19:38

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no,just a single bolt holds it on but use threadlock on the bolt & it MUST be torqued correctly.

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Hi everyone out thers.
Took my activa 97 to a diagnostic specialist who hooked it up and the fault came through. Problem with knock sensor circuit broken or the k.s. itself
Is it a big job to change it ?

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Last post by Pat
23 Oct 2004, 17:03
New XM - help needed - plips etc

by NiSk » 23 Oct 2004, 12:36
Last post by DomF9 » 23 Oct 2004, 07:18
Replies: 3
by NiSk » 23 Oct 2004, 12:36

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The locking fuel cap cover should open at the same time as the rest of the doors. In the worst case, you can order a new plip from Citroën (or peugeot for that matter - for some vehicles thay are cheaper - its the same as the 605 series).
But do a scan on the Internet - I've seen a number of companies offering new plips and radio code busts (they...

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Hi
Collected my XM today - a 92 nondescript bottom of the range 2-litre carb hatchback.
Previous owner has lost the remote plip. Now, there is no keypad, but there is central locking, so I can unlock with the key and just start it up.
Does anyone know where to buy replacement plips from, as I take it mine will only operate the central locking and...

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Last post by DomF9
23 Oct 2004, 07:18
Can you tell me..

by Stinkwheel » 23 Oct 2004, 02:58
Last post by tudor » 23 Oct 2004, 02:46
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by Stinkwheel » 23 Oct 2004, 02:58

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Regulator, On citroens of hydraulic type decied where and when hyd pressure is required and dishes it out as needed, an accumulator 'regulator' sphere is what holds the spare pressure for the systems requirements (or if its an older car a regulator could be what controls the alternator voltage but probably not what you meant)

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What is the difference between a regulator. And a regulator sphere?

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Last post by tudor
23 Oct 2004, 02:46
fourth time unlucky

by Stinkwheel » 23 Oct 2004, 02:54
Last post by hovis boy » 23 Oct 2004, 02:35
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by Stinkwheel » 23 Oct 2004, 02:54
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Anyone correct me if I am wrong but as long as a diesel does not suck water in the air inlet or get it up the exhaust they should run underwater. If you are lucky an electrical item has got wet and stopped the car. If unlucky water in engine and hydraulic lock has occurred, very bad.

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please help.
On my way home tonight a road i have to use floods on a regular basis, normaly i can drive through no problem, well 3 times in the past.But not so tonight it was to deep and numpty me thought otherwise,so as you can guess my engine conked out part way through the flood and will now not start.So please help is it a major engine...
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Last post by hovis boy
23 Oct 2004, 02:35
GSF Online Shop

by vanny » 23 Oct 2004, 01:02
Last post by Jon » 23 Oct 2004, 00:02
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by vanny » 23 Oct 2004, 01:02

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Now thats good news! I had kind of stopped getting stuff from GSF because of the cost of P+P, quicker and easier to just scuttle accross the road to the motor factors! Deffinately a good thing in my opinion!
Out of interest will the HUGE drum of LHM be included or not (www.magic8ball.com says the outlook is not so good!)
Time to get the christmas...

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Good news.
Any order totalling over £25 plus VAT made in the GSF online shop now gets free 1-2 day carriage. Exceptions apply to this rule, mainly large items such as exhaust pipes, engines, 2cv chassis and body panels.
UK Mainland Customers only.
I've just put the free carriage scheme live this evening, its a useful saving for those not near a...

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Last post by Jon
23 Oct 2004, 00:02
Xantia TD (95N) - doin' a service

by AndersDK » 22 Oct 2004, 22:13
Last post by smashymike » 22 Oct 2004, 21:58
Replies: 2
by AndersDK » 22 Oct 2004, 22:13

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Depends on your car DIY experience
But I'd say you're starting out correct
If this is your first diesel, then note that after a fuel filter service you will have to pump up (prime) the fuel system, to get the engine started and then taking in the fuel itself.
It may take surprisingly long time working on the primer bulb (up to some 50 strokes)...

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Just about to do my own service (geez!!) at 75k. What's the best oil for a TD? Got my bitz from GSF, filters etc but need to know how i clean the fuel filter? In petrol?? With an airline? Haynes manual absolutely no good at all. My car has all the probs associated with Xantias of this age, abs light on, glowplugs dodgy, accy sphere ticking but i...

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Last post by smashymike
22 Oct 2004, 21:58
'94 Citroen ZX vs ´94 Peugeot 306 XR

by jeremy » 22 Oct 2004, 21:27
Last post by oscarloco » 22 Oct 2004, 20:57
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by jeremy » 22 Oct 2004, 21:27

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Why not try an independant - recon drive shafts are very common. have a look at the online shop - you will probably be surprised at the prices - also a way of checking if the 306 bit is the same - look at the part nos.
its also possible to replace the drive shaft boot. the split stick together bits aren't recommended but others are ok if a bit...

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While inspecting my car from underneath, I found that the drivers side driveshaft dustboot had broken and let all the grease out. Now I have to replace it but I don't know if one from a '94 Peugeot 306 XR will fit my car. Why am I doing this? Simply because the local Citroen dealership closed and now the new one only has the spares for the newer...

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Last post by oscarloco
22 Oct 2004, 20:57
2 Seat Citroen??

by bxbodger » 22 Oct 2004, 20:35
Last post by RichardR » 22 Oct 2004, 20:10
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by bxbodger » 22 Oct 2004, 20:35
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Could he be talking about the group B rally cars? Have a look here , although the cutaway BX drawing shows the rear seatback, despite having only 2 doors. The bare BX bodyshell picture is quite interesting.

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I'm currently reading a book called Inside Track by John Francome (published in 2002) and he makes a passing reference to two seater Citroen.
This probably sounds very sad, but I racked my brains trying to recall Citroen ever producing a two seater, but I can't think of any, so I'm wondering if anyone can put me out of my misery, or whether it's a...
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Last post by RichardR
22 Oct 2004, 20:10
Xantia 1.8 16v clutch

by AndersDK » 22 Oct 2004, 21:08
Last post by ffelan » 22 Oct 2004, 18:29
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by AndersDK » 22 Oct 2004, 21:08

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The existing flywheel determines the clutch size, which in effect is the diameter of the friction plate.
If you want change clutch size, you must go change the flywheel first, and this then determines the clutch size.
The clutch size in turn is factory designed by the engine torque figure.

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hi guys..
more daft questions
what gearbox code / clutch size is my xantia? will it be similar/same as any current peugeots/citroens as i need an uprated one for track use...? any ideas?

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Last post by ffelan
22 Oct 2004, 18:29
TORX T55 bit?

by RichardW » 22 Oct 2004, 16:47
Last post by rpaco » 22 Oct 2004, 16:39
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by RichardW » 22 Oct 2004, 16:47

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I bought a T55 from Halfrauds for about a fiver when I did the head gasket on my BX. Other than Xantia front calipers, I can't think of anywhere else it is used - although I have a dim memory that the engine mount on my mate's Xantia HDi had T55 bolts in it.

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I recently had to borrow a Torx T55 bit to replace my front discs on my Xantia, but this source is unlikely to be ther for uch longer.
Is the T55 size used much elsewhere on the vehicle?
I had tried to buy a T55 bit but found that they are very rare, my existing Torx set goes from T50 to T60.
Do the sets sold by GSF part numbers 98730, 98731, or...

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Last post by rpaco
22 Oct 2004, 16:39
Remote locking

by TomH » 22 Oct 2004, 16:54
Last post by tfurness » 22 Oct 2004, 15:01
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by TomH » 22 Oct 2004, 16:54

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Its not worth it unless dirt cheap... mine has it but only works if you point the fob through the window, which is close enough to unlock it anyway!

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Hi All, I have just got a new ZX (p reg) but it came without the remote central locking plip(key fob). Does anyone know where a replacemnt plip can be bought. I assume the sensor it present it looks like it is. Citroen wanted £50 last time I asked a couple of years ago, so it never got done.
Thanks Tom
PS. I still need a new bumper for it. Red...

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Last post by tfurness
22 Oct 2004, 15:01
HDI throttle cable

by RichardW » 22 Oct 2004, 14:02
Last post by drpau » 22 Oct 2004, 13:59
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by RichardW » 22 Oct 2004, 14:02

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The circlip IS (or was... ) the adjuster. Pull back the plastic ribbed tube to take out the slack in the cable, then push the clip on to hold it in place. I expect you can get a new one without cutting too many arms off at the local dealer - otherwise down the scrappy - most Cits have been fitted like this for years.

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Was twiddling with my throttle cable last night to try and improve responsiveness and there doesnt seem to be a way to tighten it up a little, alls I could see was a little circlip, (which I took off and then dropped it into the depths of the engine bay never to be seen again ). My last car was drive by wire as well but you could still adjust the...

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22 Oct 2004, 13:59

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