post here until we fix the rest of your forum
FCF is fixed, I think
by
jonkw »
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm
www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum
Please visit and test, I have made a test post in the French Car Chat section, and it worked for me.
Please post in...
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Last post by jonkw
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm
Flat Battery every morning
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kingpleb »
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:55 pm
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Every morning i get up and my Xantia has a flat battery and struggles to start but i think the battery itself is fine but is being drained over...
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Ill give the battery lead thing a try tomorrow once ive given it a charge after jumping it again and see what happens as luckily i have another slave...
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Last post by kingpleb
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:15 pm
Peugeot 406 HDi Estate. Any good??
Replies: 9
by
pug_owner2002 »
Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:41 pm
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Hello,
I am considering getting rid of the other halfs astra so she can have my 306, in turn I am thinking of getting a 406 HDi estate.
What do...
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Well I've found an 03 plate se trim one with 84k on the clock for £4000, looks pretty good, just need to go and look at it.
NP, I have noticed that...
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Last post by pug_owner2002
Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:58 pm
peugeot 306 hissing brake pedal
by
pug_owner2002 »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:54 pm
Hi All,
My 2001 x reg 306 1.4 LX has developed a hissing brake pedal today.
I'm guessing it's the servo/master cylinder that is faulty.
My question...
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Last post by pug_owner2002
Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:54 pm
120bhp HDi Power boost?
Replies: 1
by
mr_apisto »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:27 pm
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Does anybody know whether there's a chip tune for the 120bhp version of the 2.0 HDi?
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Dragon Tuning do a programmable boost box, that can be set to be invisible or twisted up to about 140 / 150 BHP - beware your CHG though running at...
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Last post by M
Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:51 pm
Power Steering Hydraulic Pipe
Replies: 8
by
windysurferuk »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:10 pm
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I need to change the hydraulic pipe which runs from the hydraulic pump down to the power steering rack.
I can't tell if the pipe is in three pieces...
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Managed to change without any real problems :D
It is a bit tricky getting the new pipe back in
cheers
Windy
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Last post by windysurferuk
Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:14 pm
crashed xantia, sold xantia
Replies: 11
by
jgra1 »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:38 am
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Yey I am in!!
been waiting about 2 weeks :(
thanks Marty.
HI all.. a few questions if anyone can help ...
My V6 is sold on ebay, but to a guy in...
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Hi John I have pm'd you
Stephen
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Last post by fridgedoc
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:19 am
2.1TD Handbrake Cables
Replies: 11
by
CitroXim »
Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:21 am
First post
The 2.1TD I have acquired, amongst other minor problems, has a broken handbrake cable.
No worries, GSF do them for a tenner each. Looking on the GSF...
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I've just realised I didn't thank the contributors to this thread. I'll correct that now. Thanks especially to Jim for raising the question in the...
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Last post by Reblack68
Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:51 am
breaking xantia estate 1.9td 1996
Replies: 2
by
citroen7 »
Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:26 pm
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if anyone is interested all parts available for nominal cost plus postage pm me with your requirements!
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PM sent
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Last post by windysurferuk
Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:04 pm
C5 Rear Arm Bearings
Replies: 2
by
JT »
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:26 am
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My 02 C5 HDI (85K miles) needed new rear arm bearings, as the rear wheels were starting to lean in at the top (one of them quite badly) and it was...
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Thanks very much for that ellevie
I have a good idea now what to expect if the bearings fail again.
:D
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Last post by JT
Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:16 am
Xantia MK II Radio
Replies: 18
by
RichardW »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:34 pm
First post
Well, my Xantia nearly did fail to start this morning - it was -5°C and it was deffo reluctant to turn over, so I am thinking might be time for new...
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I bought a Sony head unit last year and recall the instruction manual says something about a built-in setting to improve weak signal reception?
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Last post by MikeT
Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:04 am
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Last post by andmcit
Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:27 pm
in car puddle
Replies: 5
by elma » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:27 pm
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I know this is a common problem but can't remember the cause.
Puddle under the n/s rear seat.
Am i needing to fix the door seal, the boot or...
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Hi Jim, :D
And “oops” :oops: for the commoner’s expression ‘goo’.
What I used I’m not too sure of, but can check on next week at work.
It’s a pipe...
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Last post by Clogzz
Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:35 pm
Jumpy (Dispatch) On order
Replies: 3
by
mr_apisto »
Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:30 pm
First post
Last Saturday we put in our order for our new Jumpy (called the Dispatch in the UK) :lol: \:D/ ^^ ^^ . Trim levels are sure to be different but the...
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Thank you, that's just what I wanted to know :D . Are there any reliability issues that anybody knows about, either with the Jumpy/Dispatch or any of...
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Last post by mr_apisto
Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:14 pm
Brake Pad wear warning light
Replies: 3
by
hamster »
Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:07 am
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Changed the front pads on my new xantia today and notice that there are no brake pad wear indicators to warn when the pads are worn out. There are no...
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Its 1999
I did think all xantia had them but the pads didn't ome with new leads which they ususally do so this made me hink they had stopped fitting...
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Last post by hamster
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:09 am
Xantia lower arm suspension bushes (front)
Replies: 7
by
Xantiaman »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:17 am
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Had an MOT this morning, all ok and went straight through but had an advisory on the front lower arm bushes at the back. Are they easy to replace?...
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Hi G,
I will come up and help you put new lower arms on (have tools etc), if you work some magic on my Inj pump ;)
John
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Last post by jgra1
Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:49 pm
Where is everbody?
Replies: 2
by
handyman »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:02 am
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Phew! Got here at last, after waiting to see if FCF had risen like a pheonix. Does anybody have any news on the progress of the re-establishment of...
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If you've got a xantia you could have a look at www.xantiaclub.co.uk
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:45 am
Xantia Headlights
Replies: 48
by
MikeT »
Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:39 pm
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I've just checked the headlight specification and it reads both dipped and full beam are H1 55W's which I find inefficient.
All sensible tried and...
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I wouldnt call approx £40 for a pair of replacement headlights that cheap....someone get some paint & post your results :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:12 pm
306 smell, could it be the matrix?
Replies: 5
by
pug_owner2002 »
Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:24 pm
First post
Hi All,
I have got a 2001 X reg 306 1.4 that has don 97k, I have started to notice a smell inside the car which is worse when the blower is not...
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Hi all,
Thanks for the replys.
It's been a couple of years since I used the air con cleaning stuff from halfords so it probably is worth me buying...
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Last post by pug_owner2002
Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:22 pm
Front Height Corrector - Broken!
Replies: 3
by
CitroXim »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:56 pm
First post
Last night my Activa started riding really roughly. On investigation I found it right down at the front. No worries, just the front height corrector...
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no the ball is not rivetted on it is just peened over were the peg goes through the bracket, i have welded a rear one back on before, thats if it has...
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Last post by citronut
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:04 pm
Rear Hieght Corrector
Replies: 4
by
kingpleb »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:17 am
First post
With the normal forum still down :(
The rear of my xantia doesnt like to settle into the normal hieght position by itself, off the lever it will...
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sounds like its just the linkage partly siezed, the hight coprectors them selfs give very little trouble
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:57 pm
Xantia diagnostic plug location.
Replies: 1
by
handyman »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:14 am
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Anybody know the location of the two pin diagnostic plug on an M regd 2.0i Auto saloon? I have the circuit diagram which shows the plug, but not the...
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Whilst I've not personally dealt with a Xantia that early, most Citroen's that use the older two pin diagnostic socket have it located towards the...
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Last post by Dickieg
Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:48 am
Breaking ZX
by
handyman »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:31 am
I am dismantling a friends auto 1.9 diesel that has reached the end of its useful life, due the rotted inner wings, a common problem.
Does anybody...
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Last post by handyman
Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:31 am
Boot lock problem
Replies: 3
by
cpt_spalding »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:52 am
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My tailgate (estate) lock is currently temperamental. Sometimes unlocks with the central locking, sometimes doesn't. I hear the clunk of the...
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Im also having some niggles with the boot lock on my Xantia (1994 hatch)
it locks ok with the central locking and on the key and unlocks with both...
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Last post by admiral51
Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:50 pm
exhaust leaking
Replies: 4
by
admiral51 »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:40 pm
First post
Im having problems with my 1.9d lx 1996 (P) Xantia.
im 100% sure its the exhaust blowing as i can hear the engine being a bit raspier than usual and...
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Thanks Jim hope the new addition doesnt cause too many headaches :) :)
as im off to my local dealers to get the gasket im going to ask the price for...
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Last post by admiral51
Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:24 pm
Now 100% Xantia! 2.1TD joins fleet.
Replies: 3
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CitroXim »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:23 pm
First post
The 205 GTi sold for a good price and is off to a new home tomorrow. Sold to an enthusiast from the 205 forum :D
I took delivery of my new Xantia...
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Lets see some piccies then!
Let me give it a wash and a spruce first Gareth :lol: It's white, well, off-white at the moment 8)
Good luck with...
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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:36 pm
veg oil compatability
Replies: 8
by
admiral51 »
Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:42 pm
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i know this is not probably the right forum to ask this question but ive been given 100% honest advice on everything else citroen related so i place...
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If unsure then i wouldnt personally use SVO, not worth saving a few quid now to only have to buy or fix the pump when it self destructs. Best safe...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:44 pm
Xantia starting problem
Replies: 17
by
fangy »
Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:45 pm
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Hi, I have a 1.9 TD which has recently, worsening over the space of about a week, become very difficult to start wither the engine is hot or cold. As...
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Excellent news Fangy :D :D :D
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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:44 pm
Alarm problem.
Replies: 5
by
Spud1962 »
Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:05 pm
First post
Since I first got my Xantia estate (2.0 VSX) about 6 months ago,or the previous year or so that my father owned the vehicle, the alarm or the remote...
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The ultrasonic sensors on the doors for spiders webs and other debris. Faulty ultrasonic sensors is a common fault, about £26 for a new set from...
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Last post by Dickieg
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:47 pm
Activa Criticism in Wikipedia
Replies: 14
by
CitroXim »
Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:28 pm
First post
Looking through wikipedia the other evening I found this little snippet.
The first to try this was in fact a medium sized sedan in Europe, Citroen...
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There is also the legend that Activa wheels are specially strenghtened to withstand the cornering forces. All I know is the tyres are pumped up very...
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Last post by Xantiaman
Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:56 pm
xantia mk1 wiper relay
Replies: 8
by
admiral51 »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:00 am
First post
im having problems with the wipers on my xantia well partial problems really
the wipers work fine on normal and fast speed and the rear works...
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i have pulled all relays from fusebox area and still the wipers work front and rear along with the washer jets but no intermittent or 3 flick.as the...
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Last post by admiral51
Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:15 pm
xantia brake vac pump
Replies: 4
by
citronut »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:05 am
First post
some one dont know what they are talking about, : found this on ebay item No. 320181760787
regards malcolm
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All HDi xantias & some XUD's had vaccum pumps to opperate the EGR & fast idle system.
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Last post by wheeler
Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:50 pm
Xantia Accumalator Removal
Replies: 13
by
hamster »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:20 am
First post
I've done most of the little jobs I've got to do on my new Xantia but one I'm having real problems with is changing my acculator sphere.
I've...
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I made these some time ago now out of scrap, and have never failed yet!!!.
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Last post by Brian
Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:39 pm
xantia remoe reprogramming
Replies: 12
by
hamster »
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:12 pm
First post
I collected my new xantia last week after my other got writen off. All is fine except the remote for central locking etc doesn't work.
When I got it...
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check the switch on the bonnet catch, they have a tendancy to unclip from the catch making it think the bonnet is open.
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Last post by wheeler
Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:55 pm
Amazing Activa!!!
Replies: 1
by
CitroXim »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:50 pm
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One thing about my Activa I've noticed is how things tend to stay put in the boot. Nothing ever seems to move or slide around to any great extent....
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One thing about my Activa I've noticed is how things tend to stay put in the boot. Nothing ever seems to move or slide around to any great extent....
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Last post by Dickieg
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:41 pm
Changing C5 Headlamp Bulbs...
Replies: 9
by
CitroXim »
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:41 pm
First post
No, I've not gone over to the dark side...
A pal who has a C5 posed me this in an e-mail today. I can't get to the car as it's a long way away....
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In the past I have resorted to bad language and skinned knuckles when changing the C5 bulbs. However, it's not actually *that* difficult to get the...
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Last post by philipte
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:12 am
C5 Strut Tops. Check 'em..
Replies: 1
by
CitroXim »
Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:34 pm
First post
In changing the headlamp bulbs on a C5 today, removing the side covers exposed the strut tops and spheres, or should they be called something else as...
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The strut tops on my 51 reg C5 look OK, there is some light surface corrosion but you can still see the golden passivated finish in places. They...
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Last post by philipte
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:07 am
Bye-Bye GTi...
by
CitroXim »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:24 pm
Significant changes are afoot in my family affairs in the not too distant future, one of the changes entailing very regular load-lugging trips to the...
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Last post by CitroXim
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:24 pm
Pr Net
Replies: 5
by
jgra1 »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:17 am
First post
hi all,
Can I access this?, or can someone on my behalf?
much appreciated as always...
John
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thanks Rich...
if anyone knows of any M2 xantia breaking i am getting a bit desperate....
John
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Last post by jgra1
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:16 pm
Pug 306 Steering Column
Replies: 3
by
CitroXim »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:39 pm
First post
A friend of mine has just taken his 306 for an MOT. Apart from failing on track rod ends, it also failed on play in the steering column.
The MOT...
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Thanks both :D
David, I think your idea of replacing the steering column complete could be a winner. I'll have a chat with a few breakers..
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Last post by CitroXim
Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:47 am
Front end wont rise
Replies: 3
by
Xantiaman »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:07 pm
First post
Hi guys,
My normally reliable Xantia has started playing up.
I got in the car tonight after work, started up, waited for the stop light to go out,...
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Spot on. Took a quick look with a torch tonight and was lucky enough to see it had popped out, i pushed it back on with a screwdriver for now and...
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Last post by Xantiaman
Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:12 pm
The real FCF
Replies: 3
by elma » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:08 pm
First post
How's progress going with putting FCF back online at the minute?
I miss it.
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So true. I love to browse the FCF and see what's happening. And since my extremely reliable Xantia has started to play up, I've really missed the FCF...
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Last post by davek-uk
Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:18 pm
wiring for xantia sunroof mk1
Replies: 4
by
admiral51 »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:37 pm
First post
does anyone have a link/copy of the wiring for a mk1 xantia sunroof mines not working and now i have a tester i ought to make use of it before i...
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Jim
i have the handle and have moved it slightly in both directions but the sunroof itself has sealant around it so was a bit careful how far it...
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Last post by admiral51
Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:36 pm
Xantia HDi 110 F Brakes
Replies: 2
by
RichardW »
Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:14 am
First post
Anybody know the min thickness for the front discs on the HDi 110? Not covered in my BOL....
Also, how do you change the pads? I presume you undo...
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Just remove the lower bolt and the caliper swings upwards, make sure you wind the piston back in.
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Last post by Dickieg
Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:39 pm
Accumulator tick time
Replies: 6
by
MikeT »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:44 pm
First post
Is there a particular height setting needed to assess the duration between the ticks or doesn't it make any difference?
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Mike, I hope you mean 3.29 MINUTES and not seconds :lol: :lol:
For anyone with low tick rates that are considering changing their accumulator, I...
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Last post by CitroXim
Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:24 pm
Wipers
Replies: 23
by
cpt_spalding »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:18 am
First post
Does anyone here have a favoured brand of windscreen wipers?
I've always found it pot luck on previous cars with various manufacturers. It doesn't...
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The arms are made of mild steel. You can wind them into a spiral before they break. What you're hearing is probably the holding spring objecting to...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:42 am
Xsara heater fan problem - same as Xantia perhaps?
Replies: 1
by
Kitch »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:41 pm
First post
Recently picked up a Xsara VTR for not a lot of cash (I'd need a good reason to get one.....that was good enough)
It's not bad, but the heater fan...
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Similar affair as the Xantia; the switch and the plug on the fan motor.
If it’s the switch, wriggling or turning to restart will bring it back.
A...
1 Replies
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Last post by Clogzz
Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:22 pm
Xantia Steering Wheel Controls
Replies: 5
by tim leech » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:21 am
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The volume side of my steering wheel controls neither work or light up, anyone had this problem, also some of the dash lamps dont work and according...
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Thanks Guys, my car does indeed have a Airbag as its a Oct 94 on a M plate with the facelifted front end etc, which I drove for the first time when...
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:38 pm
xantia drivers seat
Replies: 4
by
admiral51 »
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:10 pm
First post
how difficult is it to repair/replace the hieght mechanism on the drivers seat i can feel it moving a little if i slide forward on the seat but as...
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quick update
seat now raises and lowers and stays in position :)
the bolts are very fiddly but i found that by putting a long screw through the...
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Last post by admiral51
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:18 pm
LHM return feeds
Replies: 2
by
MikeT »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:58 pm
First post
Today I tried my hand at cleaning the LHM filters for the first time and am glad to report it went ok-ish. What I did notice was one return input on...
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Thanks for the reassurance Jim, I was concerned someone bodged something previously.
I'm off out to Sainsbury's to recycle my plastic fuel bottles...
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Last post by MikeT
Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:26 pm
Xantia air-con
Replies: 2
by
DoubleChevron »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:13 am
First post
Hi Guys,
the air-con has stopped working in the Xantia. Does anyone know where the TX valve is (so I can gain access to it prior to dropping it off...
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I posted a reply to Shane's post on AussieFrogs earlier - here's the pic of the TX valve. Well buried :cry:
TX Pic
Assuming total gas lost,...
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Last post by RichardW
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:32 pm
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