MOT failure on Sticky Caliper and Handbrake
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by
moremeba »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:05 pm
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All, can anyone advise on how to cure the above....the mot man said that my front passenger side caliper is sticking and my handbrake has too much...
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I had enormous trouble screwing one piston in last time I changed the pads. Loosening off the bleed bolt cured that. If you do loosen it, use a...
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Last post by Oscar
Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:04 am
Quelle couleur ?
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by
Doz »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:49 pm
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Ok...
what colour is my car ? where can I find the paint code?
Got some scuffs on the bumpers I want to tart up
Thanks in advance ....
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it should be silver birch metalic same as our old tgs meteor
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Last post by rob-bx16v
Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:36 pm
Advice needed: Is it worth it?
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by
DavidRutherford »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:00 pm
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Year-and-a-bit ago, I picked up a BX TZD for my sis. Cambelt, Water pump, LHM change, Rear arm bearing, MOT and it was a goodun.
She's driven it for...
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There is always more rust than you think... and the back end of a BX hatch nearly always rusts out. The only hatch I've had where this didn't hold...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:32 pm
Undesired fluid issue changing strut - am I shafted?
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AdrianO »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:25 pm
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I was happily changing a n/s suspension strut - about the limit of my expertise, but something I've now done several times - and got so engrossed...
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See regarding oil type and location of filler plug.
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Last post by ellevie
Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:07 pm
ignition switch?
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Andy G »
Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:13 pm
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how hard is it to replace an ignition switch?
Mine is very hard to get the key in, in fact it took 20mins to get it to 'suddenly' slide in to allow...
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Excellent!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:10 pm
I'm on my belly... and can't get up!
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by
BackinaBX »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:27 pm
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Hello chaps, long time no see!
OK... well first of all... thanks for all your help way back when with the tricky thermostat issue.
Now then: The...
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It worked! There's just me on this one, so it was a bit of a trial and error thing... but she's back up on her feet and running smooth. Took her out...
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Last post by BackinaBX
Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:49 pm
Where do they go
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by artic-steel » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:35 pm
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I have a 16TGS, the return pipe between the acumulator sphere & reservoir has split.
Where it joins the reservoir i'm sure many of you will know,...
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Andy, I have various lengths of old octopus/lhm pipe from a couple of BX`s I`ve scrapped. If you can make use of any of them please let me know and...
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Last post by cavmad
Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:57 pm
Petrol Leak
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by
kiwi »
Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:01 am
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My BX has sprung a leak, petrol was pouring out from over the fuel tank. Went hunting for the only drain point I knew where the sender goes in to...
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Finally got it fixed today after locating a second hand Sender unit, yesterday took a gamble and filled with 40 litres from the yellow warning light...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:44 am
17" alloy wheel pressures
by
simonbx17 »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:50 pm
hi,
can anyone recommend what's the best tyre pressure is for 17 alloy wheels as i've just got them their 205/40/17. :?
cheers
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Last post by simonbx17
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:50 pm
So, 7 seat conversion into BX estate. Anyone done one?
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by
cavmad »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:40 pm
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Have seen a 7 seat BX estate for sale a long while back, obviously a conversion, and I recall someone from here posting a link to the company that...
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NOOOOO! While the risk of electrocution is very low, you might trip the eject mechanism by mistake and you have not got a sunroof! (yet!)
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Last post by tom
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:56 pm
Pipes
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:10 am
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I have a question (or two). When did plastic coated pipes come in? (my understanding is 1990 with the - confusingly - 1991 model range, which also...
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By far the easiest solution is to bin the steel pipes (coated or not) and replace them with kunifer using stainless unions. Job done. FOREVER.
I...
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:22 pm
Regenerating metallic paintwork
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:30 pm
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As the heading suggests, what is the best thing to do to bring metallic (silver) paintwork back to it's bright best? My estate's roof in particular....
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T-Cut's a good place to start, or failing that get it mopped.
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:21 pm
2nd new starter motor in 6 months
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cacaolat »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:39 pm
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got the car to the garage today....will get more details tomorrow, but the starter motor, which was fitted new last October is gone. Even the one,...
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I had a Cavalier many years ago that used to do this. Starter would stick on every now and then. Eventually I carried a small chunk of steel with me...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:12 am
Cavmad does technical! Auto box problem solved!
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cavmad »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:39 pm
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With thanks for the info on parts numbers etc I`ve sorted the niggly fault on the autobox cable.
Two parts, one £4.25+Vat and one at £6.19+Vat (both...
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Theres hope for me then!
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Last post by tim leech
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:46 am
Locking problems of an electical nature?
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by
AlanS »
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:44 pm
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This one should have your thinking caps working overtime.
A few weeks back, I get out of the 16V and press the key fob button and nothing happens....
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First place I went when the car began to play up. Clean as a whistle and I always refit with the added security of a large zip tie after I had one go...
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Last post by AlanS
Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:09 pm
Veg Oil Pre Heater
by
Bluey1978 »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:06 pm
Hi
I seem to remember from my time as a member to this web-site, some posts related to making a veg oil heater from the fuel heater that is found...
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Last post by Bluey1978
Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:06 pm
Interior lights don't come on when the doors are open...
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by
simonineaston »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:24 pm
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Hi Folk, I've got the bit between me teeth good and proper after doing the heater fan pcb mod. :-) This week's problem is to do with my courtesy...
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I'll try your various advice re: the pix later today... Cheers !
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Last post by simonineaston
Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:48 pm
BX restoration project
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by
jrdpod »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:43 pm
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Hi all,
For those regulars on the forum, you will already know about my 17RD, D526 WCW.
A pre MOT check revealed work required which would be...
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I thought those 17 n/a's were the rarest BX? except the 4x4's of course.
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:38 pm
Manual Gearbox Oil Replacement WARNING (Reverse Gear Clamp)
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by
ellevie »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:15 pm
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If you follow the Haynes manual instructions, there is a chance that you will confuse the reverse gear shaft 13mm clamp bolt with one of the drain...
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Vanny learnt the lesson about that bolt the hard way ISTR..... :(
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Last post by RichardW
Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:27 pm
Rear wash/wipe
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by
stuart_hedges »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:50 pm
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One of the very few problems with my newly-acquired BX is that the rear wash/wipe doesn't work.
Obviously it's a question of going through the...
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And in mine, the motor is burnt out because the whole thing is siezed solid.
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Last post by tom
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:10 pm
Fitting an Aerial
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:07 pm
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Hi I have a replacement aerial for my BX 16TGS and although it looks simple enough, I thought I'd ask if anyone has any tips for safely removing the...
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You may find some second hand cassettes in charity shops - otherwise I think Maplins and others sell adaptors for later things to use it.
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:09 pm
Gearbox or clutch prob and is it terminal?
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by
Numptychucker »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:11 am
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Hopefully you guys may be able to help at least diagnose this prob
Symptoms on a 1.9 diesel, very small amount of play to engage and disengage...
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Save yourself some grief
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Last post by ellevie
Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:18 pm
BX renovation - help and space needed
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by
Oscar »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:40 am
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Hi
I've posted elsewhere about the aerodynamic issues that are going to have a huge effect on SWMBO and I shortly.
One of the conclusions is that...
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I've got space/time on weekend of 28th April if that is OK for all.
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Last post by jonkw
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:54 am
TGS tyre specs: Manual vs Auto
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:17 am
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I have a question: Why, in the original specification were 165/70 R14s OK for the manual 16TGS but the automatic version is listed as being shod with...
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Philip, yes I finally looked at the tyres of my car yes the are 175/70 R14 Michelin Energy's
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Last post by cacaolat
Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:46 pm
Tightening handbrake
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by
Eric Brough »
Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:06 pm
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I've just acquired a BX19D Estate. All in reasonable shape, with new front pads and discs. However, the handbrake pulls up almost to the limit of its...
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Further investigation revealed that the lever on one caliper was sticking intermittently. It was not returning freely to the 'handbrake off...
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Last post by Eric Brough
Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:20 pm
more starting trouble.....with BX 16 TGS UPDATED
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cacaolat »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:20 pm
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In recent months I had 3 times trouble starting the car after stalling it. This was always on a cold day. After that I had another problem which...
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:(
I thought the battery was dead because I have tried too hard to start the car yesterday. I called the breakdown service and it seems that there...
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Last post by cacaolat
Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:10 pm
where to buy new battery terminals
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by
cacaolat »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:08 pm
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because of the trouble ...see below Meteor 16 TGS starting issues I will buy some new battery terminals. Any advice on a good place to buy them, and...
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Anyone got a solex manual choke kit? *or even a place to buy one?
The website is defunct but it might be worth giving the number a ring.
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Last post by ellevie
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:00 pm
Tools
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by
tom »
Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:09 pm
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Somebody on Ebay is flogging a job lot of Citroen tools including some for the BX. I have placed a substantial bid in for these items which will, if...
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Well spotted! I'll have to join the club. (Do any of them fit cam belts for you? ;-) )
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Last post by simonineaston
Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:24 pm
How do I get the heater dial panel off!?
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by
simonineaston »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:02 pm
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Confession-time here, folks - I've read another thread on this forum explaing how to get this panel off, but I didn't get it! I've got as far as A)...
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A picture tells a thousand words :) I'll put it in a new thread if the moderators wish to make it sticky
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Last post by Doz
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:59 pm
Sunroof corrosion...
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by
Doz »
Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:52 pm
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OK, it's rusted through .... does anyone have a good spare or advise for changing it??
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I'll se if my mate Ben is down your neck of the woods... if he is , I'll PM you and make the arrangements.
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Last post by Doz
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:56 pm
Will ZX alloys fit BX's?
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by
MULLEY »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:09 pm
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The rim size is quoted as 14inch 5.5J 4-24 offset.
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I was going to bid on some, but the dingbats never replied to my queries, & now its ended?? i dont know why some people bother listing stuff...
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:16 pm
Progress on 17RD D526 WCW
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by
jrdpod »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:54 pm
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Some of you will have been following my exploits on this car.
Unfortunately, a pre MOT check has found some major underside welding required. This...
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Oh yeah, rogue scrappers....I hadn't thought of that.
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:09 pm
Speedo cable BX 16v
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by
pinfold »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:48 am
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I am now on my second new speedo cable in 6 months,
The first was incorrectly fitted by yours truely, and got torched by my exhaust (To many...
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I always go armed with part numbers. Without the part number they ask for my vehicle registration number and then promptly decide that my 19TRS...
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Last post by ellevie
Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:28 am
HELP! battery light
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by
simonbx17 »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:11 pm
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hi,
can anyone shed some light on the problem i have, when driving for about 30-40mins on the motorway, when i use the indicators the battery light...
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of course it was that one on this site, well done for saving it and keeping it in the family as it were. :wink:
tom i will leave the relay alone...
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Last post by simonbx17
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:55 pm
Knocking noise from RHS
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by
moremeba »
Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:42 am
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Gents, i am getting a knocking noise from under the rhs wheel arch when i go over a bump, and this can be felt on the sterring.
Any ideas as to what...
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The knocking noise must have been the drop links as i changed the RHS side one yesterday and it seems fine now. Thanks for all the help gents.
BTW...
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Last post by moremeba
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:40 am
Meteor 16 TGS starting issues
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by
cacaolat »
Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:58 pm
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After not using it for 5 days I started my car this morning. All seemed fine. After a very short journey I parked it and wanted to drive off again a...
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The battery terminal has stretched through being overtightened. The negative is the earth cable so you should easily be able to buy a new cable with...
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Last post by jeremy
Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:06 am
help, help handbrake 16v
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by
pinfold »
Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:56 am
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Does anyone know about hand brake cables?
Where the cable sits into the alloy housing, and is threaded with a adjuster nut and locking nut, is it...
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Plenty of penetrating oil, and hitting from left then right, then left, then right with a punch knocked it out, i can see what you mean that it is a...
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Last post by pinfold
Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:38 am
Hydraulic Diagram
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by artic-steel » Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:18 pm
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Does anyone know of a decent Hydraulic Diagram be it online or in a book, the haynes isn't that good.
I'm paticularly interested in return pipes
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From the Japanese site:
Also from the Xantia site:
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Last post by ellevie
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:05 am
2 Problems
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by
Ian_Fearn »
Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:23 pm
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The first issue is that the missus having been told on numerous occasions to check the oil on the GTi didnt bother.
Whenever braking hard or...
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The GT dad has is on 188k miles and running like new.
Didn't touch wood when I said that :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:41 am
Instrument Pods
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Brian »
Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:04 pm
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Hi Folks,
On my D reg 17RD the Jaeger speedo mileage drum has started to wind on the miles at an alarming rate.
Has any one replaced a Jaeger pod...
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Update,
Connected a complete Veglia pod, and the wiring/plugs are not compatable with the Jaeger.
So, I think the best way forward is to look for...
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Last post by Brian
Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:13 pm
ZX preheater problems
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by
timbo »
Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:17 am
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hello one and all. My little ZX seems to have developed a fault with the preheater. We have on several occasions had it where the preheat light...
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just to let people know that the problem was located.... one of the connections on top of a glowplug had worked it's way around and was only just...
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Last post by timbo
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:04 am
Wiper Blade
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MULLEY »
Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:51 pm
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Now before you laugh, ok u have already probably started i have the following query which although i sorted, however its not correctly fitted.
I...
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I thought the accepted method was just wait until the baby walker fell off of its own accord - no more problem changing the wiper blade then :oops:...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:53 am
Hydraulic failure happening?
Replies: 4
by
meep »
Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:04 pm
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My trusty TZD seems to be giving me some hydraulic problems, after having been fine since I bought in Oct '04.
Quick history, when I got it I was...
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The drip of LHM on the Accumulator sphere is probably from the FDV (Flow Distributor Valve) that's on the front of the engine with lots of pipes...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:13 pm
DIY nightmares
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jrdpod »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:07 pm
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Had some problems with two theoretically simple jobs on my BX 17RD.
Intended to renew lower front o/s balljoint. But it wouldn't budge, because...
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In the case of the glow plugs, I've never used a torque wrench on them, I just nip them up with a 12mm spanner.
As for the ball joints, never used...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:00 am
Rear arm bearings and rear calipers
Replies: 3
by
94xm »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:29 pm
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Hi,
Im fairly new to actually worrying about my girlfriends bx but having driven it im a touch conserned.
It survives on no maintenance and very...
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The through bolt, cover plate and spring is still availble from Citroen for not much money - it is the same as the Xantia. The bolt is not threaded...
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Last post by RichardW
Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:26 pm
Relay location
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Widgit »
Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:41 am
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I know this has come up before,but I have a '92 1.7 Turbo D estate.
Is the ABS relay part of the main fuse box or is it located elsewhere ?.
I have...
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It would mean a quite extensive repiping of the braking system. I wouldn't go there.
Have you checked the resistances of the sensors yet?
Most ABS...
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Last post by ken newbold
Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:23 pm
lhm leak
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bill o »
Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:44 pm
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i have a minor leak on my tzd, it only looses a small amount but makes a mess.it appears to come from the end of the pressure regulator unit as fluid...
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Firstly there is no overhaul kit for the regulator - unlike the FDV.
You will find the official workshop manual on the link below - with some useful...
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:01 pm
Don't do this!
Replies: 4
by
ken newbold »
Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:47 pm
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Jacking up the rear of a BX by placing the jack under the metal bar that runs beneath the rear suspension cylinder. :twisted: I know must of us will...
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Good size adjustable spanner on the bar will bend it back, and some chemically self-amalgamating tape will repair the gaiter (Maplins, £6.95 a...
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Last post by Oscar
Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:16 am
Fuel pipe
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by
Kitch »
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:24 am
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Just wondering if anyone knew the sizes of the metal fuel rails under the BX 16v? One of mine is proving miracles do still exsist by not leaking when...
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The Citroen steel pipes may have collars formed on the ends which assist the sealing of the flexible pipes. It would be difficult to get a good seal...
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Last post by jeremy
Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:02 pm
I've got one of those tinworm things....
Replies: 7
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Kitch »
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:26 pm
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Yup....
This is on the NSR jacking point. I'm guessing its become bent over the years, breaking the underseal and letting the water in. Obviously...
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Actually it doesn't look too bad, most of it is solid. Quite a bit of dirt and dust too....doesn't go well in the eyes :(
The rotten bit is flimsy...
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:18 am
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