Rear wash/wipe switch
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by
JohnHA »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:40 pm
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Can anyone give a difinative answer please.
Should the rear wash/wipe switch fitted in a K reg (1992) BX GTI 8 valve be the click on type with an...
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As Doc mentioned, would be best to do a raiding party on an estate for the relay/timer, wiring complete with plugs, and switch.
As the switches are...
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Last post by prm
Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:49 pm
Passenger Door Central Locking
Replies: 27
by
kiwi »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:29 pm
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Ok so replaced all the locks when I replaced the ignition barrel yesterday, I actually now have for the first time a Passenger door lock that opens...
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lol@Vanny.
On the ZX it seems to work according to the phases of the moon. It also doesn't seem to like being left alone for more than a few hours...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:12 pm
Battery warning lamp
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by
joolie »
Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:37 pm
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Having passed the MOT with no faults whatsoever (just a recommendation to sort out the rear arm bearings for winter), Im hapily driving me BX around...
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, but not higher than about 15.5.
I wouldn't like to be seeing more than 14.4 .... any more than that and gassing occurs....
... and there's...
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Last post by Doz
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:40 pm
High idle speed
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by
fourwheelsteer »
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:41 pm
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I've got a BX 1.9 petrol automatic which even once it has warmed up idles at about 1500-2000rpm. The carb has been rebuilt earlier this year...
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Hi,
Check out this document which should tell you how to adjust the idle speed and what the factory spec speed should be for your model....
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Last post by mnde
Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:02 pm
Fuel guage fault
Replies: 6
by
Mr B »
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:50 pm
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The needle is all over the place, nice flat road no problem. Go round a corner and the needle goes wild! I've swapped the sender as the previous one...
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Sorry Mr B, I shouldn't be so flippant in the technical threads!
You could magically gain fuel in my old GS by stepping on the throttle, or going...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:25 pm
side lights and alarm
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by
shavedchimp »
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:08 am
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Just fitted some new sidelight bulbs. Whenever I turn them on, the alarm sounds. Shouldn't they turn on (without the alarm) when you turn the...
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Does the alarm keep going with all your doors shut?
Mark.
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Last post by mnde
Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:38 am
Rear Steer???
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by
classic2cv »
Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:32 pm
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At speed the steering on my Tzd feels a little nervous
If it’s left to it’s own devices it will wonder and have to constantly correct it
Is down...
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the front toe may be out. Must be within 0-3deg toe-OUT to get a stable steering.
come to think of it you might be right on that one
i'll have to...
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Last post by classic2cv
Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:29 am
will 1.9 4x4 engine fit in my meteor?
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jimg »
Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:24 pm
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I've found a bx19 4 x 4 engine,can anyone tell me how much work it'd take to fit in bx 16 meteor? the engine is 8 v.the reason for the change is my...
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Check your PM's , I have a complete 16 engine, just wrong end of the country
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Last post by artic-steel
Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:08 pm
BX Meteor progress
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by
jrdpod »
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:27 pm
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My BX Meteor is running well in general, 4 months after I put it back on the road.
Did have an intermittent starting problem recently, but cleaning...
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I would probably do whole car as have lack of space at home.
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Last post by jimg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:02 pm
rear arm bearing help needed
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by
pikey »
Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:05 pm
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replacing the goosed rear arm bearings but i have a problem, the pin that secures the suspension to the rear arm has corroded away leaving a couple...
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You need a punch absolutely no bigger than 3mm dia.
Wrong - you need a bunch of 3mm punches :roll:
True side of Ken's story may well that the rusty...
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Last post by AndersDK
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:21 am
Coolant temp sensor
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by
timbo2410 »
Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:45 pm
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Does anybody know what the size and length of thread is on the coolant temp sensor on a ZX ? Also, if I am fitting an aftermarket coolant temp gauge,...
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thanks for that guys, I will put the order in on Monday. Have a good one
:D
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Last post by timbo2410
Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:38 pm
1988 GTI splutter problem mid range rpm
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by
zowark »
Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:14 pm
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Hi, I have had a good look around and could find a post on my problem...
I have 1988 GTI 8v. She drove fine until recently.
She starts fine.
Now...
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Well this week I took her out a few times into town.
Now she seems fine again! :lol:
And I didn't do anything else to her.
Any how I'll keep note...
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Last post by zowark
Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:41 pm
drive shaft nut size
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by
classic2cv »
Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:38 pm
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i've been trying to get a socket so i can undo the driveshafts on a tzd that i'm breaking for parts
i've had some problems getting the nuts undone...
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David –lol. Well done.
You also must have first hand experience. :evil:
Just check your torque settings guys when set solely with an air wrench....
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Last post by prm
Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:59 pm
Ignition Barrel Repair
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by
kiwi »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:25 pm
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I replaced the ignition Barrel and since replacing it I have lost the tone form the Radio/CD player that always got when took key out of ignition....
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Thanks for that and I will check out the 12v supply, although other than that blipty blop missing seems to have no effect.
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:39 pm
Chips (and no fish)
Replies: 16
by tim leech » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:58 pm
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Ive bought a powerchips engine chip for my car for the pricely sum of £5, it says its a case of remove the old one from the ECU and replace with this...
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Hello tim leech,
google for Streetdyno and play with this software.
It's the chapest and honest way to compare modifucations. Don't trust the...
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Last post by ami8i
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:28 pm
Rear Speaker Locations
Replies: 18
by
sausage »
Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:57 pm
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Hi All,
Being the owner of a humble 2 speaker set up and wanting to fit rear speakers I want to know where the rears are fitted in the 6 speaker set...
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Hello,
it's possible to use AX 5 door speaker covers at rear doors. It could be necessary to modify the door levels/limiter(what ever they called)...
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Last post by ami8i
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:15 pm
have i killed the fuel injection/or ecu on my tri
Replies: 7
by
bigmarkbx »
Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:37 am
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While checking the air filter i rested the air flow meter assemby on the engine and battery.but it slipped and the metal wiring retaing tab hit...
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did the same thing myself a few years back, i seem to remember a citroen mechanic showing me how to bypass the airflow meter using the infamous black...
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Last post by rob-bx16v
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:41 am
Help find ABS info
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by
Jaba »
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:10 pm
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I have a permanently on ABS light.
I remember seeing recently a fault finding guide in a Common Problems and Fixes reference type section written by...
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Update on this problem.....
The RRH sensor is open circuit. I probed into the cable and metered it out and found no broken cable anywhere. So I cut...
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Last post by Jaba
Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:59 pm
Auto choke problem 85 TRS MK1
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by
B-Hive »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:26 pm
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Hello Everyone
This is my first post as a proud new owner of an 85 TRS Auto with 93000km on the clock . Finding myself rapidly obsessed by these...
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Hello and welcome! Any chance of some pictures of your rare car?
Take a look at these past threads about auto-chokes. I know mostly these concern...
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Last post by mnde
Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:00 pm
electric window motor overhaul
by
B-Hive »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:12 pm
Its late (2.01am) and I have no date so thought I'd give some info on how to freshen up a lecky window motor and switches
The window mechanisms in...
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Last post by B-Hive
Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:12 pm
LPG venturi conversion on a 19TZS
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by
Kevin B »
Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:22 pm
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I am actively considering an LPG conversion on a BX19 TZS estate. This will be a budget conversion. I also intend to fit at the same time a manual...
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You will need to set the ignition timing a bit later (closer to TDC) to avoid backfiring. IIRC it should be reset to some 4deg from 8deg BTDC....
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:13 pm
noisy front end
Replies: 2
by
B-Hive »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:40 pm
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Whilst I'm in the mood of posting..
My front suspension is very noisy/clunky. Can anyone give me the heads up on what this generally indicates ? Do...
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Check the bottom ball joints too.
Wish bone bushes can and do fail, and tend to give quite a distinct knock, and can effect the steering if they are...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:59 pm
Fancy brake pads & discs
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by
MULLEY »
Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:25 pm
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Anyone tried using EBC Greenstuff pads or similar & are they actually any better? What about these grooved discs some of which even have holes in em,...
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... naah I'm Scottish ... :lol:
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Last post by AndersDK
Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:55 pm
Misfire Solved
by
kiwi »
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:12 am
I did not really notice this whilst driving and the performance of the BX was not even dented. But whilst idling I noticed a misfire with the put put...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:12 am
One touch electric window switch modification.
Replies: 7
by
Kevin B »
Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:00 am
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I am wondering if it is possible to retrofit a one touch electric window switch for the use of the passenger, instead of the existing switch.
Taking...
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Unless you crash into water :oops:
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:11 pm
Dim clock?
Replies: 6
by
sausage »
Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:22 pm
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Help!
Brenda's clock has suddenly decided to play silly b*ggers and go all dim. It's still working as you can (barely) see the digits in daylight...
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Just to update, it was only the bulb that had gone so replaced it courtesy of work :wink: Did the resistor mod while I was at it then got all carried...
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Last post by sausage
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:28 pm
Words of wisdom required.
Replies: 11
by
AlanS »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:43 am
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As many know. I have been playing around with a BX Tri-122 estate for a while now.
Anyhow, here's the story.
The auto box eventually carked it in a...
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Fair play Alan, I live on pain killers. Couldn't get through a day without them.
Although the flip side of that is when you're doped up on pain...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:55 am
Steel bonnet on a BX TRi
Replies: 6
by
Bazza »
Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:36 am
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Hi all, Just purchased this TRi in superfast red. Its an Auto and isnt as fast off the line as my TRi manual job. I bought it last week and was...
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Speaking of bonnets; I have a burnt out 16V sitting in my yard with the mechanicals out.
A couple of weeks ago we were hit by what was described as a...
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Last post by AlanS
Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:36 am
Starter Motors
Replies: 12
by
kiwi »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:26 pm
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Listed are 3 types of starter motor for the BX16/19 would replacing a Bosch with either the Ducellier or Paris Rome make any differance?
I got a...
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i've got a Xantia TD starter motor on my bx 16v engine, there ain't a huge amount of difference between any starters (except for the 1.4 starters...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:04 am
Gauges
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by
timbo2410 »
Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:14 pm
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Can anybody tell me if MARINE gauges are any different to AUTOMOTIVE gauges?
If they have the same fittings, the same voltage etc etc ... I would...
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ok so it sounds like I can use them without issue... now for the technical wording when I order them... can anybody tell me what to ask for when I...
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Last post by timbo2410
Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:06 pm
engine oil
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by
kermit the frog »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:46 pm
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i change the oil in my bx regularly every 3000 miles and until recently i had a rather large oil leak which i managed to trace to the cam seal at the...
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Michael, in all honesty, I think you need to go and have another talk to your grandfather (?) Marcel.
I'll lay odds you've got the models...
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Last post by AlanS
Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:10 pm
XUD11 engine upgrade BX
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by
Kevin B »
Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:04 pm
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Hello all,
Can anyone advise where I can find information about fitting an XUD11 engine into a BX estate 1.7 TZD.
I have already got a XUD11 engine...
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But I've never heard about shoe-horning the 2.1td12valve into a BX.
I really believe its over the mark for the BX engine bay. I stand corrected...
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Last post by AndersDK
Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:37 pm
Cylinder Head Rebuilds.
Replies: 3
by tim leech » Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:38 pm
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Where is best and how much do they cost guys?
Is the Mi head quite special or could most engineering places work on, I used a local shop when the...
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I think he does the work - but if you read all the site you'll find he doesn't seem very commercially minded. I've only read his site with interest...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:12 am
Lubing front struts
Replies: 4
by
Mutz »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:05 pm
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Hey Guys,
Have done as suggested & poured a little LHM through the holes at top of strut (each strut has one hole open anyway, is that I normal?)...
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Depends how quick you are on your feet. :shock: :lol: :lol:
Alan S
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Last post by AlanS
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:06 am
BX type XC. Any ideas??
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by
m_2975 »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:04 am
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Can anyone tell me what model BX has the variant XC labelled to it?
I believe it's a BX diesel but I need to know if it's a 17, 17TD or 19.
ie...
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Thanks for that cauchoiskev,
So we're talking a 19 RD or 19DTR?
Any ideas though if it's a series 1 or 2?
Some one has come to me asking for some...
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Last post by m_2975
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:52 pm
HP pump drivebelt jockey wheel
Replies: 5
by
spannerman »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:26 am
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Hi , my Mk1 16trs has started screaming , and I;m pretty sure it's coming from the jockey wheel bearing, I will get a better look at it on the...
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Hi Gerry, It's good to hear you've sorted your screeching belt problem. I had it on two of my BXs.
Regards, David
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Last post by ellevie
Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:34 pm
central locking
Replies: 7
by
Geoffrey Gould »
Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:40 pm
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Hi I am fitting a new alarm as the old one died, it can do all sorts of things and it will work the central locking but I need a wiring diagram,...
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Hi Thank you to everyone, its all sorted now.
Cheers,
Geoff.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:24 pm
(Bumping &) Grinding
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by
wannab-x »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:09 am
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Good morning. Don't know if anyone can help me with this:
Went for a 120-mile round trip to the beach yesterday and, as usual, the car behaved fine....
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Right then. Thanks for the info, guys - I've got the car booked in for a pad change tomorrow morning. No noise at all on the way home...
Luckily I...
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Last post by wannab-x
Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:14 pm
Heated Mirror Switch
Replies: 2
by
m_2975 »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:24 am
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Can someone tell me since we don't have it here in Australia where the heated mirror switch is normally located?
Michael
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I'm 99% sure that they just come on with the heated rear window - no doubt someone will correct me if I'm mistaken... Exactly -
Its powered by the...
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Last post by AndersDK
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:49 pm
MK1 GTI Idling Problem
Replies: 3
by
guy »
Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:04 pm
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Hi all,
Over the past few months my 1987 MK1 GTI 16V has developed an idling problem as follows:
When I am driving around town, or stuck in traffic...
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Thanks for the info lads, I will get on and examine the items mentioned and see what I find. Will give you the results as feedback is always useful...
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Last post by guy
Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:38 am
HT leads, a funny tale
by
jrdpod »
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:16 pm
When I received the proper HT leads from Tim, my classic car friend Peter offered to change them, as to be quite honest, he has more time than me....
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Last post by jrdpod
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:16 pm
Citroen zx Diesel
Replies: 9
by
timbo2410 »
Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:13 am
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Hi all. I need advice on seeral things. I have a ZX diesel and want to fit a coolant temperature gauge. I am thinking of a VDO (electrical) gauge but...
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I have sourced two gauges that I require for engine coolant temperature and external ambient temperature.
and
These are the only two gauges...
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Last post by timbo2410
Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:36 pm
Adjusting Solex Carb Idle speed
Replies: 2
by
kiwi »
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:27 pm
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Has anyone got a picture of the idle adjustment screw on a Solex Carb? Driving me nuts trying to remember where the adjuster is. I miss the webber I...
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warm idle --- page 222 Fig.16.9 item 1
cold idle (fast idle) --- page 223 Fig. 16.11 item 4.
Have you still got cold start problems ?
Funny you...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:13 pm
Temporary repair
Replies: 18
by
MULLEY »
Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:12 pm
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Changed the wheels on my TXD today & noticed that one out of the 2 strut pipes has split into 2 parts, wondered why that strut was groaning a bit....
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Hi Mulley,
This is what I do, easy repair, can be carried out in-situ..
Looks neat Brian but what about the valve in one of the tubes? Without...
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Last post by AndersDK
Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:47 pm
Doseur valve rebuild
Replies: 7
by
Oscar »
Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:48 pm
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Hi
I realise that I need to do the doseur valve rebuild. Does anyone have a spare that I could have so that the car isn't off the road for too...
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I've not yet seen a worn out tephlone ring in the doseur valve. Its always because of too little pressure from the rubber O-ring, as it is pressed...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:22 pm
Alternator query
Replies: 4
by
toddao »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:41 am
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would an alternator from a GTI fit on my 19TRD? Been offered a new one. Cheers
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as you never get several winter months below -20deg.
Or you have a sound system which requires a heavy draw from the battery.
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:44 pm
16TRS Auto doing 15mpg!!
Replies: 13
by
Mutz »
Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:04 pm
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Afternoon chaps, this is my first post
Have a 16TRS Auto, 38K, full history from new. In the 1500 miles I've done since I bought it I've only been...
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Cheers Mutz :lol:
Hope ellevies nice pictures brings you a bit further on the problem this time :wink:
BTW : the side mounted plastic box on the...
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Last post by AndersDK
Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:47 am
Rough running Meteor
Replies: 8
by
jrdpod »
Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:08 pm
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After leaving the Godmanchester meet on 15th July, my BX seemed rather sluggish.
On lifting the bonnet, I found one of the HT leads had popped out...
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Still waiting! :roll:
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Last post by tim leech
Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:41 pm
Broken window-arm in the door?
Replies: 3
by
joolie »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:31 pm
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My driver door window, clunks repetedly when its closed.
And it doesent close properly ever. I experience the joys of the wind blasting through the...
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It simply needs a new window mechanism. Can be changed in under an hour, once you have located the part. :?
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Last post by ken newbold
Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:34 pm
Fuel Heaters
Replies: 1
by
joolie »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:39 pm
First post
Anyone ever installed a Fuel heater in there lines?
I have 2x Vow heater kits, and I havent attempted to fit them yet.
It will help with the...
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Dead easy to fit IMHO. just follow the manufacturers installation guide on where to tap the fuel lines, and how to connect driver relays etc.
Biggest...
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Last post by AndersDK
Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:58 pm
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