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FCF is fixed, I think

Last post by jonkw « Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm

by jonkw » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:02 pm

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Please visit and test, I have made a test post in the French Car Chat section, and it worked for me.

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Xantia Electric Window Relay

Last post by davek-uk « Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:59 am
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by davek-uk » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:39 pm

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Help!! I'm lost without FCF...

I have lost power to my Mk1 Xantia electric windows. If I power the control unit in the driver's door directly all...

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Excellent chaps, just what I needed - some good pointers!

From all this I would guess that each part of the fusebox is supplied by seperate wires...

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Last post by davek-uk
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:59 am
Full tank range

Last post by CitroXim « Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:20 am
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by MikeT » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:56 pm

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I know the tank capacity is 65 litres, but does that include the filler neck? I got a grand total of 633 miles urban (and some heavy-footed) driving...

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Running around in my TD this week, I have been DELIGHTED at how frugal it is compared to my Activa.. :D :D

One could be forgiven for thinking the...

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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:20 am
I didnt think they made these!

Last post by Dickieg « Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:57 am
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by tim leech » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:08 pm

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Xantia 1.9 TD Auto!

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I didn't think they'd put any autobox on a Xant TurboD though they
may have got adventurous with the S2's

Would you trust anything said about the...

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Last post by Dickieg
Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:57 am
Fuel additive - paraffin

Last post by Way2go « Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:21 am
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by MikeT » Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:26 pm

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I usually run my car on veg oil and a splash of diesel to thin it out. Now winter is here, I read that kerosine can be used to defer waxing if...

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Does that include Redex, Wynns etc?

i would assume that as they are manufactured as fuel additives they would have the vat/tax added into the...

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Last post by Way2go
Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:21 am
replacing xantia door stays front doors mk1

Last post by admiral51 « Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:36 pm

by admiral51 » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:36 pm

just done this particular job and i have found that there are atleast 2 ways to do this....................................................
the first...

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Last post by admiral51
Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:36 pm
Misty Xantia

Last post by Dickieg « Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:21 pm
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by CitroXim » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:16 pm

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I dug my TD out from its slumbers this evening. It's not run for weeks but started first time, no problem at all, suspension flew up to ride height...

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My windows were very misty this morning and took ages to clear. Get an Activa and they will clear almost instantly.
Mind you that's only because the...

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Last post by Dickieg
Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:21 pm
hydraflush and sphere canging

Last post by CitroXim « Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:50 pm
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by admiral51 » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:15 pm

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im now in a position to change the spheres on my P reg xantia for proper gooduns not second hand tide me overs :)
ive been running it with...

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Sounds like a sound plan to me Colin :wink:

Do though, clean your filters in the LHM reservoir after draining the Hydraflush. You'd be amazed at...

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Last post by CitroXim
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:50 pm
cooling fan singular!!!

Last post by admiral51 « Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:08 pm
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by admiral51 » Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:16 pm
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hi all
ive just aquired a 1.9d lx 1994 non A/C and im having problems with the cooling fan. the fan will work when temp gets to about 95 but not any...

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hi Mike
thats a very kind offer and i will take you up on it but have just started a new job and hours are a bit hit and miss at the moment but i...
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Last post by admiral51
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:08 pm
The Thank you thread.

Last post by TheAgent « Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:32 pm
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by TheAgent » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:31 pm

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Just a quick post to say thank you to everyone who help set up this little corner on the BX club, for us orphans of the FCF while it gets sorted...

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yay i got Internet usage for 30mins or so..

nope didn't spell me name wrong, TehAgent is how i spell my name when gaming online, just though that,...

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Last post by TheAgent
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:32 pm
Valve head size

Last post by MikeT « Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:27 am
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by MikeT » Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:56 pm

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I don't see it specified in the Haynes BoL. I'm interested to know what the standard exhaust valve head diameters are.

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Oh :shock: That's not good. I wonder what alternatives others have come up with. There is a custom exhaust manufacturer nearby but I dont' know if...

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Last post by MikeT
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:27 am
Confirmed BX'er

Last post by docchevron « Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:31 am
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by CitroXim » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:12 pm

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So now I have reached that status I guess I'll now have to go and get a BX then?

Anyone have a nice tidy BX 16V GTi they'd like to swap for a very...

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Fair play mate.
I know what you mean, I'd sell the clothes I stand up in before my ambulance left the fold.

back to the drawing board with the 205...

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Last post by docchevron
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:31 am
Drivers Door - Mk 2 Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Last post by elma « Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:57 pm
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by M » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:04 pm

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Anyone need one? I was stocking up on doors when the Mother In Law had this vendetta against me once over - but now no longer have a Xanty.

Emerald...

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Sorry to disagree, but the mk1 has two different marks.
I put a m reg door on a n reg car once and it was 5mm to short at the b pillar.
Same door...

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Last post by elma
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:57 pm
Turbo boost controllers

Last post by Xantiaman « Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:23 pm
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by MikeT » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:20 pm

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Has anyone tried these things on their cars? I understand the principle but know nothing about the (my) xantia turbo. Does it have an acuator pipe as...

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I know my car hasn't got ECU boost but I don't know if there's an actuator pipe I can plumb-in to. I've got a used boost gauge and some 5mm tubing...

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Last post by Xantiaman
Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:23 pm
door check straps removal

Last post by CitroXim « Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:46 am
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by admiral51 » Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:23 pm

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i need to replace both front door check straps on my xantia and im sure i can get hold of a couple from the scrappy but how do they come out :?

i...

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Couldnt get which way they came out or do they split apart

Nope, they don't split apart, they're just a massively fiddly job :( Try turning and...

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Last post by CitroXim
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:46 am
Xantia rear door speakers

Last post by MikeT « Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:37 am
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by MikeT » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:55 pm

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Anyone fitted them? Are they pre-wired and what size (diam & depth) speakers will fit well

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There's no signs of tampering at the facia connectors. My Sony headunit came with an ISO adapter and it worked straight off.

What surprised me was...

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Last post by MikeT
Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:37 am
Bouncy Bouncy Ride

Last post by Ricky Latarche « Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:07 am
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by Ricky Latarche » Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:47 pm

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Hiya, I'm a noobie to Citroens and have acquired a N Reg Xantia TD SX from my dad after my Pug had an accident in a rather deep puddle.

My Question...

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Malcolm,

many thanks for the response, I'm In Haverhill (the border town of essex, cambridgeshire and Suffolk)

My friend is a mechanic however he...

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Last post by Ricky Latarche
Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:07 am
Hello!

Last post by CitroXim « Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:27 pm
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by M » Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:45 pm
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Its very quiet in here! May I suggest all the FCF users who have a Xantia sell it and buy a BX instead!
Seriously though the BXC team will be more...

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The picture just goes to show that Xantias are useful to BX owners for something :P
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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:27 pm
Give me a poke....

Last post by CitroXim « Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:24 pm
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by M » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:06 pm

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Noobies.

If I have inadvertantly binned you before activating you (just binned 36 spamming f***wits who have signed up and I have a nasty feeling I...

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Little secret - log in via see private messages rather than the log in function - works first time every time.

It's also the ONLY way to stop the...

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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:24 pm
My Xantia 19TD Will not start in teh morning

Last post by cavmad « Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:08 pm
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by jonkw » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:25 pm

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Only Joking

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I recomend scrapping it at once (weigh in value high at the mo) and replacing it with a much more user friendly BX....

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Last post by cavmad
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:08 pm
Xantia Hdi Heater/Ventilation blower

Last post by CitroXim « Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:56 pm
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by Burly Chassis » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:12 pm

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Hello all... feel strangely neutered whilst forum has been off-line. Thought to myself, now wouldn't it be typical if something goes wrong and the...

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Think I need some of that electrical contact spray

Spray may not do a lot of good on those. The problem is, they get hot and loose their temper and...

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Last post by CitroXim
Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:56 pm
My Xantias great

Last post by Stewart (oily!) « Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:39 pm
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by elma » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:06 pm
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It is really.

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My Xantia runs fine, passed its test the other day too, no recommendations, still missing the BX tho, never mind, off for a ride on me bike now :)...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:39 pm
Tip for citroen dispatch 1.9D

Last post by Stewart (oily!) « Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:43 am
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by Stewart (oily!) » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:14 pm

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If your citroen dispatch non turbo D becomes even less powerful and begins to emit lots of black smoke check the EGR actuator right in front of you,...

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It appears that the EGR butterfly has probably been sticking since I have had the van, it is now wired wide open, I will probably blank off the...

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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:43 am
Activa Fans

Last post by CitroXim « Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:24 pm
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by CitroXim » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:11 pm

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Here we go, first problem :roll:

My Activa got a bit hot under the collar this evening in heavy traffic. On stopping to investigate, the fans had...

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Hmm, 6 mph would roughly equate to the jump that the speedo does as soon as the car moves off.

Yes, absolutely. When first had my Activa I thought...

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Last post by CitroXim
Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:24 pm
Tip for citroen dispatch 1.9D

Last post by Stewart (oily!) « Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:15 pm

by Stewart (oily!) » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:15 pm

If your citroen dispatch non turbo D becomes even less powerful and begins to emit lots of black smoke check the EGR actuator right in front of you,...

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Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:15 pm

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