immobiliser
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spigven »
Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:39 am
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Sorry not BX but Xantia 1.9 TD. Diagnosis is the module in the pump has failed. Due to severe financial constraints can't afford the £3-400 quoted...
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Yes
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Last post by spigven
Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:41 pm
Rear Brakes on 1991 BX
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by alpha1 » Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:03 pm
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Just failed MoT on rear brakes,rolling road showed zero on both sides have checked pads,pistons in callipers are all free and not seized,have tried...
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Ahhhh -
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Last post by AndersDK
Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:56 pm
Faded Bonnet syndrome
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pinfold »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:36 am
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My new 16v has the obligatory faded bonnet syndrome.
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You want to get hold of someone competant with a proper machine polisher (not a halfords £30 job!) to have a go at the car!
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:00 pm
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:37 pm
Tizzydee tip
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tom »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:26 pm
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No, not a place where you can dump them but a cure for the rattling wheeltrims that bedevil this model. Just squidge a little bathroom sealant...
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Both my cars ahve alloys since I detest steel rims but good idea!
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:31 pm
Slight judder
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Gareth Wales »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:52 pm
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There's a VERY slight SINGLE judder from the engine direction when it first fires. Is this something to worry about?
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Also:
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Last post by Brian
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:53 am
Help
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by alpha1 » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:49 pm
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Not knowing a lot about the BX a little help would be welcomed,I'm just putting my BX back on the road hopefully,have just replaced various brake...
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Thanks for the imfo,done as you suggested and it has improved it 100%,again many thanks
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Last post by alpha1
Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:23 pm
Lower Engine Mount
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by
ed4ferrets »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:39 pm
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I'm convinced there was a thread recently belabouring this subject, both the availability of parts and the technical bits of replacing a knackered...
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Well its hardly dismantling the suspension is it? :lol: You split the ball joint off, undo the hub nut and the two 11mm retaining bolts on the...
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:10 pm
Fitting of Aircon!
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by
Vanny »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:37 am
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Well i got bored so started fitting aircon, well i started fitting the recirc air blowers and its turned into fitting the whole damn lot!
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TX?
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:17 pm
Arrh cant get replacement speaker for MK1 BX!
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by
adamskibx »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:03 pm
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Does anyone know the best way of tracking down the right speaker for the car? I can find all the right speakers for the MK2 BX, but not the MK1. One...
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Tim if I had the space and time/money to buy your car I would (not jsut for the speakers I might add :) ) I cant beleive nobody has snapped such a...
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Last post by adamskibx
Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:31 pm
Turbo died? Opinions saught!
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by
Vanny »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:10 pm
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Symptoms;
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It is possible to swap the turbo without taking the engine out, remove top mount, radiator, support sump on jack, top of motor with engine crane,...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:17 pm
Automatic choke
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by
sleepy0905 »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:58 am
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Hi does anyone know if there is a manual choke conversion for the solex carb on the bx as i would like to convert my auto choke to manual. :?:
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thankyou i will let you know how i get on.
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Last post by sleepy0905
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:51 am
The Finest wet and dry paper?
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by
Gareth Wales »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:07 pm
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I'm looking for something only slightly more abrasive than t-cut and similar compunds
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And scarper
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Last post by tim leech
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:39 pm
Low down groan - bearing perhaps?
Replies: 15
by
BackinaBX »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:16 pm
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Hello chaps,
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Hello again forum,
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Last post by BackinaBX
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:14 pm
There's back pressure!
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by
annylou »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:45 pm
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Sorry, you'll have to bear with me. I'm not really up on cars, let alone the BX, sorry! I am trying to learn...
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Hm, OK, I think that I would get a garage to pressure test the cooling system, this involves attaching a device that pumps air into the cooling...
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Last post by jonkw
Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:58 pm
LHM Fluid Everywhere!
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by
KeithTaylor »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:02 am
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Well disaster has struck my BX after doing so many jobs on her and getting her running great too!
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I hope it is the return pipe from the safety valve but while there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir the light will remain out and the system will...
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:29 pm
Is this possible ?
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by
Widgit »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:49 am
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Thinking of attaching 1.7 Turbo motor to auto transmission on my Bx Estate.
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Are we sure the Xantia came in Turbo Diesel auto? I've only ever seen the 1.9D n/a auto's.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:17 pm
Ignition System
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by
hereschrisss »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:45 pm
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Hi
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It is the St Tropez that was on ebay recently, about 2 weeks back, i picked it up for £250.
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Last post by hereschrisss
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:14 pm
BXs are cool
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by
Jaba »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:45 pm
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Just back from a run in the BX. It was cool.
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However, I know it's possible to still get R12 - but where/who does it? After all it's original spec - and works better, I believe.
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:33 am
windows and door locks
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by
bill o »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:22 pm
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my nearside rear widow no longer opperates,it is currently closed and i have removed door trim,
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thanks for the advice ,before i had a chance to read your replies,i swopped the rear switches over and the problem transferred to the other window,so...
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Last post by bill o
Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:16 pm
Getting tired of this now... heat knob.
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BackinaBX »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:14 pm
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OK.
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if that doesn't work, it may be like my fan control dial. The outer cable clamp (behind the dial facia) had come off. This allowed the dial to turn...
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Last post by timbo
Sat Jul 22, 2006 2:23 pm
Help Help - Emergency Gasket Knowledge Needed. Help Help - E
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BackinaBX »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:17 pm
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OK... So what with yet another red-light of doom overheating situation this afternoon, I came home armed with all the bits to flush and shine the...
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Hi,
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Last post by Brian
Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:56 am
rear screen wiper
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by
poormansgs »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:40 pm
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my rear wiper does not work. the fuse is ok , the washer works - but no wiper. If it could be the relay - please could someone tell me which relay....
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If the wiper has been getting slow in operation before it packed up it could be the spindle has seized. It's happened to me twice. Check its all free...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:12 pm
hydraulic system failure
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by
chris d »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:08 pm
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my 1990 BX14 TGE gave me the STOP sign on the dashboard on the way to work. it seems to have lost a lot of LHM fluid and the suspension has...
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Can't you bribe him out of retirement?
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:04 pm
Overheating - Again! Thoughts?
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by
BackinaBX »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:57 am
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Hello again forum.
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I think the cross flow radiator was fitted when computers were very rare and occupied whole buildings - certainly before CAD was used or for that...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:01 pm
hoop spoiler woes on my tgd
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by
pikey »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:17 am
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hey there, i have just bought a tgd turbo and while working through the usual list of bx problems (glovebox hinges, stuck sunroof and broken heater...
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beautiful, silicon enhanced backsides are no longer just for brazilians :wink:
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Last post by pikey
Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:57 pm
Hanging in there with the BX... more advice needed please
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by
timbo »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:36 pm
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I'm still with the BX (with all the problems). Am getting the ZX as a runaround though. Have been tinkering with minor things while another mechanic...
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Timbo check your profile and make sure the one that says Notify on new Private Message is set to yes as i have tried to send you 6 private messages...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:15 pm
A bit rattled...
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:51 pm
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I have recently noticed a vibrating like rattle from somewhere either under the car or low down in front. It isn't always there, but manifests at...
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Ta, chaps! I'll let you know what happens.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:40 am
Xantia!
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by tim leech » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:08 pm
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I know its not a BX but I really need to pull my finger out with the Xantia as its been sat Idle for 6 months. The cars ok except that the emmisions...
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Its possible that there is actually nothing wrong with it - and that the emissions are due to a build up of unburnt fuel etc in the exhaust - simply...
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:59 pm
List your knocks.
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by
Kitch »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:29 am
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New tactic here! Everytime you've ever had a quiet knock, rattle or clang around the suspension area, list them here:
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When you pull your finger out and buy some spheres!!
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:16 pm
240v BX?
Replies: 10
by
joolie »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:31 pm
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What is the best way to connect a 12v/240v inverter to a BX?
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I have experience of managing large 12v volt battries and never having enough power, invertors are power hungry, you need a small petrol generator or...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:03 pm
She Dumped water!
Replies: 5
by
pinfold »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:24 am
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was driving my 1991 16v home from work last night and upon a quick thrash up past Tatton Park and the usaul blip of the Stop and Coolant warning...
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it sounds like its blown out the cap! when really hot hte water will pressure up a little more and especially at top end in 3rd!!! chances are the...
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:08 pm
Bx Gti 8v Injector
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by
pinfold »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:09 pm
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My 1991 bx gti 8v has had a fuel injector blow and i am currently trying to source a replacement. (which is proving rather difficult!)
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Thanks Luke
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Last post by pinfold
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:08 am
Camshaft Oil Seal
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by
finishthat »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:16 am
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After replacing the camshft oil seal on the hydraulic pump side, it leaked badly, I put another seal in today, and made sure the shaft was as clean...
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may be worth your while to take the old seal to a specialist bearing supplier who may be able to match it with something robust - even with the seal...
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:10 pm
Remote Plip.
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by tim leech » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:13 pm
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Ive recently bought a new old stock remote plip and receiver for my 16v, there coded together so it was a case of just plug it in and off you go,...
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Hi 1991 diesel and it has central locking operating on both doors, my sons 1990 is the same so I'm not sure, it looks like another Citroen thing ....
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:56 pm
Lack Of Courtesy!
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by tim leech » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:55 am
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Guys the courtesy lights dont work on the GTi I bought from Cavmad, they do when I turn them on manually but not when I open ANY of the doors, yet...
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They still earth through the door switches - that's the ones in the door shut face - and at about 12 years the switches corrode badly.
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:25 am
Clutch Pedal height
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by
AdamH »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:53 pm
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My clutch pedal seems higher than I would expect, is this normal, the clutch seems to work fine and I have no problems changing into any gears. The...
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My 'new' BX estate had what felt like the dreaded heavy clutch typical of one on it's way out :cry: , however measuring in accordance with Ander's...
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Last post by ed4ferrets
Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:00 pm
Calling all BX Turbo Diesel 1.9ers
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by
joolie »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:18 pm
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How easy is it to fit a 1.9 into a 1.8 TZD Estate??
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Location, Location, Location
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Last post by M
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:43 am
ZX haynes manual needed
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timbo »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:32 pm
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has anybody got a ZX manual that they don't want and could send my way please
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it's better than walking hehe :D
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Last post by timbo
Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:05 pm
Oil in me air duct
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joolie »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:05 am
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Im finding black oil lining the air ducts, and the filters full 'o oil.
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They all do that sir :)
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:47 pm
goodbye BX, hello ZX ?? HELP ME!
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timbo »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:54 pm
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Have just got a quote on the repairs needed for the ZX to stay on the road for another year. It's about 800 pound and another 800 pound for the next...
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I do have a subframe you can have but it would need collecting as the postage is expensive or if someone is near you and they are going to the ccc...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:57 pm
BX soon up for sale
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timbo »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:33 pm
Yes in a couple of weeks there will be a BX on the market. If anybody wants info just ask.
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Last post by timbo
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:33 pm
Radiator cleanin'
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joolie »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:15 am
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While I'm overhaulin the engine, I thought Id take the time to clean out the radiator, (reading some posts on this forum has got me worried).
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The rad will be ok with one or two vanes damaged. Have you checked the throughflow by filling it with a couple of litres of boiling water? If you...
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Last post by Oscar
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:48 pm
Head gasket? Water pump? Sensor?
Replies: 9
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cavmad »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:43 am
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Ok technical people, here`s one for you: the 1.9 TXD I`ve fairly recently bought (and artic Steel is buying) was described by the seller as...
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Thanks for posting this Billy, i've been busy worrying about the GTi, yes any help in solving this would be great, it needs too drive about 20 miles...
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Last post by cavmad
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:21 pm
Cleaning of plastic bodywork
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by
AdamH »
Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:18 pm
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Got my new pride & joy home yesterday, and spent today giving it a thorough clean and polish, she has come up a treat, all except the plastic bonnet...
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interesting you say the new megs range blows the autoglym away! have heard reports from many people about the new commercial range! Most havce gone...
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:31 pm
pressure warning light at tickover
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richjenn »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:06 pm
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Hi
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Sounds like the accumulator is flat - nice simple definitive test - run engine with car at normal height for a couple of minutes, turn off engine and...
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:28 pm
Just bought a BX, few q's!
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by
SexyBxey »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:43 pm
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Hi Guys,
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awesome, thanks! i'll look into that if the garage dont sort it.
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Last post by SexyBxey
Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:07 pm
Help needed to choose some new alloy wheels
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by
MULLEY »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:26 pm
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I have been reading the forums in this club & getting advice from a few shops & basically i am confused as hell as everyone seems to recommend...
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Dare i say, if you let your good lady drive your car then the 195's may be better as they offer greater distance between curb and alloy !!!!!!!!! :D...
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:11 am
Pearlescent/metallic
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Gareth Wales »
Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:33 pm
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Has anyone got any hints or tips on blowing in paint repair to metallic paintwork.
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Good work that man.
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Last post by M
Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:44 pm
Heater controls
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timbo »
Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:38 pm
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The FLAP that is controlled by the centre knob (fan knob)... can it be reached easier by removing the fan itself to see if there is a problem with it...
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thanks Brian, It loks like the main vent flap is controlled by the geared arm. Is it the fan speed control dial that actuates the second control...
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Last post by timbo
Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:49 pm
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