Xantia Dash Lights not showing when ignition turned on - car won't start
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Gordon »
Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:13 am
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Happy Christmas wherever you are, and apologies that this is a question about a Xantia but I'm in Oz on holiday and our son has the Xantia back in NZ...
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Uh oh that board looks totally shot. Marks of sparking in connectors and a few traces heavily oxidized, maybe one even disappeared? Dang, I thought...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:06 pm
Stripping struts.
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AlanS »
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:32 pm
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Has anybody here ever pulled a strut apart and if so, is there any tricks apart from brute force and butchery to get that bloody bush off that screws...
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Tell me I'm being a fool, but I was wondering will there come a time when it might be possible to use Xantia front suspension on a BX? Or is there a...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:51 am
Modification to 16v overhead console.
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prm-comp »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:45 pm
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Carrying out another modification to the electrics on the 16v… Overhead console.
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Down the left side A-pillar, at least here where we drive right ;)
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:49 pm
BX 19D Cutting out after a second
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jackytwoshoes »
Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:49 pm
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Hi all
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is the ignition switch the same key as the rest, i had an issue with glow plugs and it was the ignition switch itself
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Feb 08, 2020 11:05 am
Wayward rear height adjuster
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by
szhrr5cc »
Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:56 pm
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Hello All,
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Remove the link. Free the the 13mm nut from between and remove the 13mm bolt. You have so much rustproof on the link so one can't see the end of the...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:32 pm
BX wiring plug hairpins/locking wires
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vulgalour »
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:47 pm
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Occasionally my low coolant light comes on because the plug doesn't actually always sit perfectly on the sensor and I noticed recently that it...
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I have tried that to no avail, annoyingly. *sigh* cable ties it is then I suppose.
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Last post by vulgalour
Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:41 pm
Advice on side indicator
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szhrr5cc »
Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:05 pm
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Hello All,
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Thanks thats helpful, suspected as much so now I know how to align it.
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Last post by szhrr5cc
Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:58 pm
Fiat 2.5td cold start.
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Elmerthud »
Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:34 am
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Hi everyone I’m new to this site. But noticed on a early topic about cold start system on a Bosch pump. I own a hymer 1995 2.5td camper and I’m...
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Never known the failure of a waxstat, and they all fail eventually, to affect cold start at all. You will need to look elsewhere. Your first stop...
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Last post by Jaba
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:32 pm
Bx 1.9i Wont Rev up and engine check light on
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Tim Leech »
Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:04 pm
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Starts fine, idles high, Wont Rev up unless I’m very gentle, appears to run Rich, if I accelerate hard it cuts out but restarts immediately
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Good luck amigo!
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:13 pm
Removing Roof Gutter Trims
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vulgalour »
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:54 pm
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How do you remove the roof gutter trims on the hatchback? I suspect I've got a leaking seam in that area and I'd like to remove the trims without...
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I have been sensible and after finding out they're bonded on, I bought myself some Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. I'm moderately certain the...
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Last post by vulgalour
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:37 pm
rear suspension cylinder removal.
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by
valerie »
Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:52 am
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Hi.
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If you haven't already brought your replacement pipe I would recommend Pleaides in Sawtry to supply as they don't corrode like o/e. Also come with...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:10 pm
Oil level/pressure BX1.9TRS
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Gordon »
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:01 pm
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Hi, the oil level and pressure is a combination gauge. On turning on ignition the level is shown, but on starting the car the backlight stays on....
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Hi Gordon
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:18 pm
Fuel Injectors - Seals and ECU testing
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by
BXTASY »
Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:00 pm
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BX GTI still won’t start. Ignition - new plugs, dist. cap, rotor, checked coil for power and ground, had spark at plug. Injection - removed and...
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I've just taken a fuel rail off, the only o-ring at the top is on the actual injector, hopefully an easy fix. The o-rings may have hardened, so...
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:48 pm
Re: West Bay Valver
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by
greendale65 »
Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:50 pm
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Hi all.
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Thanks Vanny
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:30 pm
Brake problem
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deltic »
Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:08 pm
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Probably not not something that can be diagnosed online but I'll ask anyway just in case anyone has any bright ideas, particularly given there is a...
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I seem to remember that on later BX's there is a damper that went between the brake pedal and the dosier value. This to make the brake pedal softer....
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Last post by NeilGP
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:51 pm
Heater fan control
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petergar »
Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:45 pm
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This one is driving me up the wall now.....I have the fan working but very bizarrely. I bought a new resistor unit from Garage 80 and bingo I now...
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It might be worth having a look with the knob pulled off at the keyed rotating sleeve the knob actually turns. This might be in the wrong position....
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Last post by petergar
Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:03 am
17 TGD running issue
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by
Ross S »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:48 pm
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Hiya fella’s,
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Hmmmmm what does the pre heater look like?
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:20 pm
Removal of wire donut gasket manifold/downpipe
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Thickasmud »
Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:48 pm
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Some advise is required please. I am under the car on the driveway trying to replace the full exhaust. The boxes were all tuberex and look to have...
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Thanks Jabba, it wasn't leaking so left it alone. Had 2 attempts to get the system lined up, the two rubber hangers supplied were slightly shorter...
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Last post by Thickasmud
Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:26 pm
Athena
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petergar »
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:35 pm
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Hello - I'm a noob to this forum but I've had a couple of BXs back in the day. I recently rather foolishly bought the last BX Athena (J-reg) from a...
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I found that an earth to the left hand of the 5 terminals made the fan work.....but just at full chat.....the middle terminal made no difference at...
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Last post by petergar
Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:02 pm
Front height corrector
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by
arlever »
Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:33 pm
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Good evening all.
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Thanks guys. I should have stuck to the old addage that if it aint broke dont fix it. I had to change the octopus so thought I would do the hc at the...
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Last post by arlever
Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:05 pm
Start problem
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by
Bx(1,4) »
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:45 pm
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I have the bx 1,4 1992 model. It was stored for 10 years due to suspension problem. I bought another bx 1.4 1991 model and I decided to buy a used...
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I forgot to say that the second citroen bought before 10 years and I bought this year a used xsara but it was still running almost properly
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Last post by Bx(1,4)
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:09 pm
19 GT Foglamp bulbs
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Safari »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:41 pm
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I have one foglamp bulb died, these bulbs are like nothing I’ve seen before?
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All good my local car parts shop had some, £8 each!
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Last post by Safari
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:32 pm
pipe join
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barry badger »
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:44 pm
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Does anyone have any experience/opinion of joining bx metal hydraulic pipes? there's a shop on ebay selling copper nickel pipe with connectors for...
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There used to be a kit you could buy for a buy the side of the road repair which was a flare tool for Citroen hydraulic flare and a union piece. Cut...
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:14 pm
Distributor Less Ignition retroFit?
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:04 am
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My 19TZI has normal electronic ignition with dizzy cap etc
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Nah, I don't think I will.
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:43 pm
BX Circuit Diagrams - On Hand. Wiring Diagrams - Do They Exist?
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BXTASY »
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:23 pm
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While reassembling my BX GTI and trying to start it (so far unsuccessfully), I’m troubleshooting electric circuits. Locating some components in the...
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I thought I had replied to this a few days ago. Hmmmmm.
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Last post by Jaba
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:20 am
Steering Acceleration Problems 1991 BX 14 TGE Break
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bennu61509 »
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:55 pm
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The steering in my 1991 BX 14 TGE Break gets tight when I'm accelerating. When I go into neutral, it gets better and when I hit the breaks, the...
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I assume you don't have power steering being a 14?
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Last post by rutter123
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:42 pm
Clock with its own sense of time
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vulgalour »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:40 am
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I don't have a digital clock in my BX, I've got an analogue one instead. Thing is, it has its own approach to time keeping. Sometimes it runs...
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After having the dashboard in and out a couple of times, the clock is somewhat quieter now and appears to be keeping time properly so I'm not really...
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Last post by vulgalour
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:52 pm
Front End Reassembly - Where Is This Plastic Shield Fitted?
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BXTASY »
Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:24 pm
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I started removing front end parts from the BX four years ago for de-rusting and cleaning, including this plastic shield, and that’s the last time I...
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Thanks BXpert - I do have that parts graphic but missed it. The two bolt holes on the shield ( radt deflector - anti recycl ) line up with the top...
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Last post by BXTASY
Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:53 pm
Aftermarket Alarm System Must Go - But How?
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BXTASY »
Fri May 31, 2019 7:25 am
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Howdy BXers
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I had my gti injectors cleaned by ASNU through my local Bosch service centre, the report came back that they were operating at on average 95% full...
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:17 pm
Fixed! Rough running GTi
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deltic »
Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:29 pm
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I appreciate that this could be any number of issues ignition, fuel, etc. or a cracked distributor cap or worse... I'll outline the symptoms just in...
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I got wet doing the fix...
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Last post by deltic
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:02 pm
engine compatability
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Stuart »
Fri May 31, 2019 10:52 am
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Hi, I am restoring a lovely late TXD turbo estate, which I bought from this forum with a duff engine.
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Ive never heard of a lock up? I would pop the head off first and see whats what, I imagine the camshaft has snapped in half....its much easier to...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:02 am
Broken strut return pipes but not leaking LHM?
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greenstuff »
Mon May 27, 2019 5:59 pm
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Hi all
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As James has said.
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Last post by Defender110
Fri May 31, 2019 2:57 pm
BX Estate
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by
Warren Nel »
Thu May 23, 2019 4:25 pm
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IMG-20190517-WA0003.jpg
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I have decided not to buy him.
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Last post by Warren Nel
Fri May 24, 2019 11:52 pm
Mk 1 16v crank sensor location
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by
mac1776 »
Mon May 20, 2019 11:51 am
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Hi all, I am going mad looking for the crank sensor, please tell me where I can locate it please, thanks Mac
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Fingers crossed buddy, I will sort that issue out, have Trumpton on standby and then give it a run. I will be amazed if I get a result but will let...
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Last post by mac1776
Wed May 22, 2019 9:16 pm
4x4 driveshafts
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by
JDavey »
Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:37 pm
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Evening,
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Thank you for that. We've had another boy so I've not been here for a while. I'm working on my Triumph next so the BX has taken a back seat for the...
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Last post by JDavey
Tue May 21, 2019 10:01 pm
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Last post by BXTASY
Tue May 14, 2019 7:22 pm
Citroen Bx 4x4 Speedometer cable
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by
Cibx »
Sun May 05, 2019 5:47 pm
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Hi, In UK has to be better sparepart availability. Has anybody found right cable for Bx. If you try to find with google the cable it is offering...
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This is for a RH drive car so I think it will not fit. But the length is stated so you can compare it.
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Last post by senmathal
Sat May 11, 2019 8:41 pm
Re: West Bay Valver
Replies: 4
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greendale65 »
Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:49 am
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Hi all, had some new front spheres last week the correct ones
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Hi,/mats thanks for info i did discover that the garage topped up air in the tyres
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Last post by greendale65
Thu May 02, 2019 9:56 am
BX mk1 16v Fuel pump issue?
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mac1776 »
Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:56 pm
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Hi Guys, now the weather is allegedly improving it is time to make a start on getting the old girl to start !!
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If the injectors aren't firing, it might be worth checking the injector relay (next to the fuel pump relay).
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:32 am
Multibelt drewing with AC
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senmathal »
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:01 am
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Hello!
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The original tension wheel is no longer available and the replacement wheel I have mounted is a little smaller. That means that the right belt will...
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Last post by senmathal
Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:57 pm
Hard starting BX19 GT
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by
pepo1 »
Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:12 am
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I'm a newbie to Citroens. I recently bought a BX19 GT because I just love the look of it. It runs well, but the only problem is that it's SO hard to...
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I would invest in a carb overhaul kit, sounds like the auto choke isn't working
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:06 pm
More Hydraulic Leaks, Any Advice?
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David »
Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:56 pm
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Hi all,
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Pleiades: I usually phone them. You can find them on Facebooh........
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Last post by Jaba
Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:10 pm
refitting pedal cradle- help!
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tim »
Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:12 pm
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OK, we had the known problem of woolly acceleration, leading to a quick peep at the throttle pedal mount on the cradle - yes, it was moving as they...
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When I need to get the brake unit out as it was leeking I did as above and removed top mount and then pull the engine with a ratch strap which held...
2 Replies
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Last post by womble3go
Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:39 pm
Locks
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riddse »
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:14 pm
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Hi anybody know if any other Citroen door locks fit the bx
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Can I ask why , BX door locks are still out there?
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:42 am
Expansion tank water level plug
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Jaba »
Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:39 pm
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Phil, this is the missing plug for the expansion plug Phil..... A picture might help to trace its whereabouts.
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Thanks!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:07 am
What are these?
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saintjamesy89 »
Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:53 am
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Hi everyone, i'm listing some bits from a box of random (supposedly) MK1 parts I bought off of Leboncoin, does anyone knopw what the following bits...
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Thanks folks, on the facebook page it has been suggested the black box is either a Digit or CX series 2 bulb-out detector, that does indeed plug into...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:32 am
Cx engine in a bx
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arlever »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:17 pm
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Can anyone tell me if a 2,5gti engine from a CX would go into a bx without too many mods ?
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thanks guys.
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Last post by arlever
Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:03 pm
Alternator change and ride height
Replies: 7
by
AdrianO »
Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:56 pm
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Am I right in thinking that removal of the alternator pivot bolt to replace the alternator requires a prerequisite minimum suspension height, so that...
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My bad - bash would be verboten here. [-X
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Last post by AdrianO
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:55 am
Jacking up a bx
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Meter rat »
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
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Safest place to jack up a car and to place axel stands? Jack is either a trolly or bottle.
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Front end I always jack mine under the subframe with a block of wood between
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:54 pm
xu9j2 valve seats
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Janus »
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:33 pm
Hi! I am going to grind my valve seats because they are badly worn. Does someone hsppen to know valve seat contact surface width for xu9j2 engine?...
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Last post by Janus
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:33 pm
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