sunroof transplant back in...not so simple
by B-Hive » Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:46 pm
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I was going to adjunct my chat post but as there were technical encounters of the third kind, I thought I'd post here instead...
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early and late.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:52 am
cooling
by ace_the_bass » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:09 pm
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evening all. Great start on the getting my Gti back up and running.....bought a gear linkage from the citroen agent in Eccleston and modified it so...
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Have you bypassed / linked out the temp switch just to confirm that is the problem?
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:28 am
Skirt removal!
by Matt H » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:04 pm
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I have found someone willing to weld the rear door-shuts on the new BX for me, but he said I'd need to remove the skirts - because he has done it in...
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Fair dos... Thanks for the info.
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Last post by Matt H Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:58 pm
Closing sunroof
by kieran.l » Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:54 am
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Is it possible to close an electric sunroof without any electrics? Is there a gear that can be turned manually?
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Advice was perfect, have now closed the sunroof, but after 7 years of no use a fair bit of pressure had to be put on the allen key! :lol:
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Last post by kieran.l Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:04 pm
BX19TRS Starting Problem
by kiwi » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:24 am
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Dread Solex Carb but it may not be the carb I think!
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I took the descsion to put in the 16RS carb I had floating around and had taken parts off of over the years.
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Last post by kiwi Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:00 am
Glow Plugs
by Discoil » Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:34 pm
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The BX has been a poor starter for a few months now :oops:
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Yep, mine's been locked off as it doesn't operate properly. I have another to try but haven't got round to doing it yet - hopefully on of this weeks...
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:52 pm
Pedal Box replacement
by Dominic » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:36 pm
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Found a pedal box in a junk yard to replace my collapsed one, came out without too much drama, despite the donor car wearing an Alfa and an Allegro...
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I had the same problem with the lock ring - my replacement had one but it was rubbish. IN the end I did without - so long as a helper keeps some...
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Last post by KevR Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:48 pm
Gearbox Oil Filler
by hvanman » Mon May 28, 2012 8:03 pm
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I've had a search of the technical section but not had any luck.... I need to fill my gearbox after major strip down, but can't see the filler hole...
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I had both sides to do on mine - The driver's side is cured, but I'm sure I missed something on the passenger side as I haven't solved the issue yet.
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:48 pm
Fan Heater Speed
by MULLEY » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:24 pm
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The fan speed has always been a bit on the low side, but if the dial was wiggled a bit then it would come on a fair bit stronger. Typically as its...
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Yup, there are those 2 connectors, i guess i'll have to take the clock tray out & have a look to see what's going on.
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:52 pm
Starter motors should start cars?
by Wooscary » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:46 pm
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Right?
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I did get it sorted out Malcolm, cheers.
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Last post by Wooscary Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:43 pm
Gear linkage
by ace_the_bass » Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:01 pm
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Happy new year all!After trying to sell my gti last year with no joy I decided id keep it. When I went for a last run in it before tax and mot ran...
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just aim those numbers by citroen first, they will tell you if they are NFP,
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Last post by citronut Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:20 am
getting dangerous- replacement calipers needed.
by tim » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:53 pm
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I put a thread on many weeks back about the handbrake on the White One, which was getting progressively poorer. If you look back, you'll see that...
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Just needs someone with a caliper and camera and all will become clear, I hope.
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Last post by Vanny Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:29 pm
not too technical, just a wiring location
by Henry.M » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:44 pm
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been studying the book of lies wiring diagram today and have concluded that all I need to get a spark now (in theory) would be the Lt wire which goes...
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he told me that Citroens wiring colours are unique to Citoren and dont bear any real relevance to any wiring diagram. Green, black and brown seem to...
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Last post by Birotor Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:56 pm
Courtesy Lamp Switch Wires
by Tim Leech » Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:13 am
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Ive gone to change a couple of the courtesy light switches on the DTR recently as they appeared not to work, however after removing the switch...
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I lost one of the wires on Timex this way when I tried making the door switch work. I don't know if mine is typical, but there is very little spare...
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:46 pm
Another Cooling System Question
by kiwi » Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:56 am
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Long story short the BX19TZS has had for a while a problem with the cooling system. I am discounting Headgasket at this time due to it having been...
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It appears the water pump is at fault but who knows if that damage may have resulted in other damage inside the engine until I fix it.
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Last post by kiwi Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:42 am
BX Suspension Kit
by Way2go » Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:20 pm
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Anyone any idea of what part of the BX suspension this guy is selling? :?
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Having been clearing out some redundant parts for cars no longer owned, I can safely say that the new parts compatability set up on Ebay is crap!...
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:48 pm
Merry Christmas from Citroen - massive LHM leak!
by Wooscary » Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:22 am
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Hello and Merry Christmas.
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BX was collected today. No drama. :D
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Last post by Wooscary Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:28 pm
Sunroof won't slide and heater ..doesn't
by beckyrachel » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:44 pm
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I took the heater blower out and cleaned up the bushes, it now runs fairly well.
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The radiator fan may be wired via a two stage thermal switch and resistor. This limits the current flowing through the switch contacts when first...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:32 pm
No courtesy
by TizzyD » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:28 pm
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The courtesy lights are playing up on the aubergine, if I unlock the car, open the door or shut it I get nothing regardless of which door I open, but...
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Right, just checked on it today and now I can't reproduce the effect in the video, i.e. turning sidelight on and off then shutting the door doesn't...
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Last post by TizzyD Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:38 pm
Plastic guides on front door frames
by Birotor » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:18 pm
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Some where Ive seen chat about the plastic pieces on the diagonal front of the front door frames asking what they do. These keep the window glass...
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Excellent. I wonder whether their subsequent deletion was due to better window mechanism design or just neatness...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:46 pm
Wheel trim query (Tim look away now)
by Dollywobbler » Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:03 pm
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Quick query. Would Berlingo centre caps fit BX wheels? Something like this. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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They look even better when used on the solid type wheels with no holes :D
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Last post by ghaddon1701 Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:26 pm
BX Cylinder Support replacement
Discoil » Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:10 pm
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Front or rear ?
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this part is called a strut top mount and im sure it will be the same from all BX's,
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Last post by citronut Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:34 am
Reservoir leak
by kieran.l » Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:32 pm
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There is a whole on the reservoir cap (when the hoses are attached) at the point of a return hose due to a mouse eating it. Anyone know are the...
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That's good to know. It seems ok now. Used a bit more weld and got the hair-drier to it and it set. The hole was only about 6mm. Took for a drive...
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Last post by kieran.l Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:25 pm
Car Windscreen Heater - Any Good?
by MULLEY » Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:53 pm
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In winter i'm fed up with scraping ice off the inside of the windscreen & it taking ages to be able to see out of the windscreen unless i turn the...
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If there's enough moisture to form condensation then it only depends on temperature for it to freeze!
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:16 am
ultrasonic injector cleaning
by Mickey taker » Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:32 pm
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Anyone ever done this or had it done,
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Yes, and worth doing!
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:03 pm
tgd clutch cable
by rutter123 » Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:18 pm
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i have been driving the tgd for a week or so now, as the tzd is still without alternator, this is the tgd that was previously auto now manual, new...
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are you sure you have located the outer cable plastic feral into the eye at the pedal box correctly, if not the inner cable will chafe on the...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:50 pm
Rubber seal - mice attack!
by kieran.l » Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:06 pm
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Hey guys, dreaded mice have got at the car in the garage. :cry: They've ate at the hardbrake release button, and worse, the top of the resevoir =...
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yes we use peanut butter or chocolate spread in the mousetraps in our sheds,
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Last post by Mickey taker Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:28 pm
Leaking roof
by mat_fenwick » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:51 pm
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I seem to have developed another water leak this winter (or rather the BX has) but am struggling to see where it's actually getting in. It's dripping...
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My 4x4 has a leak from the roof also, on the ns, it only leaks if i park it nose down, i haven't decided how i'm going to tackle it because the...
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Last post by barry badger Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:13 am
Sunroof switch
by Dollywobbler » Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:11 pm
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Simple one tonight. The sunroof switch is a bit rubbish. Repeatedly stabbing it may eventually cause the sunroof to lift and it makes one rather...
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Hmm, good question, I'll have a look later!
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Last post by smiffy1071 Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:49 am
Contaminated diesel
by richg » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:39 pm
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Hi
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No not generally with a regularly maintained car run on forecourt UK diesel which is usually of a high quality delivered and stored in clean tanks /...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:33 pm
Over-temp lights questions
by jamescarruthers » Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:26 pm
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I've changed the dash bulbs in my new BX. It has the 1.4 TU engine. To my horror, I found that the bulbs for the over-temperature indication were...
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the brake pad warning light should, if it's working properly, come on when there are 2MM of friction material left on the pad.
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Last post by docchevron Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:49 am
Cambelt tensioner or water pump bearing ..any thoughts
by B-Hive » Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:18 am
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I have already started the tinkering on my new arrival :D ..There is only one odd noise under the bonnet ..
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It's a bit of an irrelevant question; if you were changing one, you'd change the other anyway, surely? They're both cheap!
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:10 pm
Oil Pressure switch repair
by kiwi » Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:34 pm
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After establishing the Oil Leak is located on that switch on the front of the engine above the Oil Filter on the TZS, the next question is how!
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Update on this
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Last post by kiwi Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:07 pm
out from under my rock--starter woes
by B-Hive » Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:22 am
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As over the last few months life threw up several challenges (on going I might add) I found a nice little rock under which to hide...
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Fixed ..yay!!
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Last post by B-Hive Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:37 am
CV Boot destroyed by Handbrake support
by kiwi » Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:41 pm
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Much to my horror while I was doing a quick repait to the strut return hose.
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Geoffrey thats interesting and valuable information there. Something I think many of us would not give a second thought to.
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Last post by kiwi Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:26 pm
Purflux fuel filter housing
by paulJ » Sat Nov 24, 2012 5:59 pm
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Hello to all,does anyone know if the small rubber disc that sits in the bottom of the filter housing(acts as one way valve) is available to buy on...
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As Malcolm says, these things fall apart, especially if they are of poor quality.
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Last post by Mothman Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:44 pm
bx tzd turbo engine shuddering
by rutter123 » Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:24 pm
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just recently over the last 1000 miles or so the engine in my 90 tzdt seems to shake/shudder when taking up drive/pulling away, moreso at about...
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As can a contaminated clutch.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:33 am
MK 1 switch gear...expert required....
by PhilGreaves » Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:09 pm
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Hi everyone,
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Maybe its the blonde hair, but I kinda got lost in yr description of whats going on...I have had the pleasure of fully pulling apart these...
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Last post by B-Hive Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:08 am
Mpg for bx16 carb
by adamparis54321 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:47 pm
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Hi guys
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Hi guys
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Last post by adamparis54321 Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:46 pm
Air-con dilemma
by Kitch » Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:24 am
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So here's the dilemma....I've decided I'm definitely going to have to sell the grey 16v when it's finished. It has air-con (or the bones of it) which...
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Yeah I assumed as much it had been in bits for ages.
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Last post by Kitch Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:43 pm
rear window heating - where's me power?
by tim » Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:43 pm
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Winter's here again and reminds of all the jobs we should have done when it was warm and sunny. The Red One has no power to the rear window element;...
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The feed wire itself is OK, as far as I can actually see, otherwise I'd simply splice in a new section. When we stripped the scrappy I took...
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Last post by tim Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:57 pm
valver issues
by patersom10 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:39 pm
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Hi guys,
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I think you guys are on the button, drove to work this morning 70 miles to epsom without any bangs. little wooshing but like you said they are a bit...
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Last post by patersom10 Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:09 am
Hesitant between 3000 - 4000 revs and warm start problems
by adamparis54321 » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:38 pm
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Hi guys
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Accelerator pump jet blocked?
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Last post by BX-pert Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:46 am
Uneven revs
by Dollywobbler » Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:20 pm
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When I got my TXD, I thought it was behaving a bit oddly, with the throttle sometimes reluctant to close fully. Goodbye engine braking!
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I don't know tbh, might be something thats gone wonky in the diesel pump. A diesel specialist might be able t diagnose it?
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:07 pm
number plate lights
by rutter123 » Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:14 pm
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can anyone tell me where the power supply comes from for the number plate lights as mine are not working, both rear lights work ok but 0 power to...
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If all the above check out, check that the wires into the tailgate on the nearside aren't broken.
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:11 pm
Hydraulic pipes,.... Unfortunately leaky ones!
by oilybox » Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:46 pm
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Ok, my lovely BX Meteor 1.9 Diesel, has developed a leak of the famous green 'Vulcans Blood', the leak is from what looks like the lower-most, and...
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i had the same prob on my tzdt for the last mot, only light corrosion on the pipes where it clips in the plastic, i managed to borrow a pipe flaring...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:11 pm
heater
by barry badger » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:32 pm
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I'm currently carrying out many repairs to one of my tzds, one problem is the heater only used to work if i thumped the dash above the glovebox and...
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Thanks everyone for the info, that's one more job i can cross off the list. Apart from an abs fault which i might have to come back to in the future...
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Last post by RxBX Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:46 pm
TRD Turbo fuel boost valve
by VasFer » Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:12 pm
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Hello everyone.
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Indeed my photos are still there, all documented jobs. I must be honest and tell you that my knowledge on Citroen hydraulics came from other people...
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Last post by VasFer Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:57 pm
Turbo Whoooooshhhhhh
by Dollywobbler » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:00 pm
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Bit of an odd one. On a lengthy drive today, my TXD has started whooshing rather loudly. It's odd because the noise seems to be coming from the rear...
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Seems to be a weak point, I think down to the fact the welded on hander (or even hanger!) both breaks the coating on the exhaust, and makes a trap...
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