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by Tim2cv
Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:23 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Brake Lights
Replies: 1
Views: 2837

Brake Lights

Ok, the mot man said the brake lamps dont work and I agress... On a BX which is the brake lamp? The inner most bottom light? my guess! I cant find out why! There is 12v at the switch with the ignition on and none with it off.. as expected. I have jammed an old rounders bat in between the seat and th...
by Tim2cv
Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: 26
Replies: 34
Views: 28628

in 3 years time I dont know what I'll be driving but it will be a Citroen! (and my 2cv!) maybe a C6 if they depriciate like evey other Citroen!

TIM
by Tim2cv
Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:02 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: fans!
Replies: 9
Views: 8571

with the thermo switch plug un-plugged and not bridged...

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where are all the electrical geniouses? I dont want to have to re-wire this valver too! :cry:

TIM
by Tim2cv
Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: fans!
Replies: 9
Views: 8571

not sure i fully understand but will have a play with the multimeter tomorrow after work and see what happens. I'm a little confused that the fan can have 12v but not go!? I have checked all the fuses but where is R1 relay? first one on the left in the box under the glove box? I hate BX fans! why co...
by Tim2cv
Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:30 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: fans!
Replies: 9
Views: 8571

I have 12v where the wires go to the fan.... I'm a little confused. where else should I check for voltage?

TIM
by Tim2cv
Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Yellowing foglights
Replies: 7
Views: 7526

did you find any Mike? I have some I bought locally if you want I'll get you some? It's cheap and lasts for ages.... the green beast had yellow fogs!
TIM
by Tim2cv
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: fans!
Replies: 9
Views: 8571

fans!

The good old BX fan question.... Can anyone help me out abit please! I have bridged the connector on the fan switch to trick the car into thinking the fans are on and measured the voltage that goes to the fan. mine is 12v but neither of the 2 fans i have fire up, although they do once connected stra...
by Tim2cv
Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: V6 bx on its way!
Replies: 7
Views: 6653

wow, thats mint! We cant wait to see and hear this one! mmmmm!

TIM
by Tim2cv
Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Guessing game - please join in!
Replies: 24
Views: 20320

I've borrowed the bolts off Ian until he fits tyres to his alloys and them on he car... I'll get some off the scrappy. shouldnt be hard to find. Gaskets fitted and most of the bolts. 1 bolt and washer missing, 2 nuts and washers missing but can get some from the local shops. need to go to my dads af...
by Tim2cv
Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:42 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Guessing game - please join in!
Replies: 24
Views: 20320

I like the clearer ones.... Just need to find a right hand side one now to match. (anyone?)

Tyres are Toyo, cheapest i could find on an H rating. £39.99 fitted etc...

Tim
by Tim2cv
Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Guessing game - please join in!
Replies: 24
Views: 20320

lol, thanks Vanny... Think I know what everything is then! Is there no exhaust gasket then fitted? hmmm... work goes on! I now have 4 wheel bolts in each wheel! not 1 or 2! lol! MORE QUESTIONS: Which rear cluster is correct for my car.... Picture A: Clear style lights http://i6.tinypic.com/2816i69.j...
by Tim2cv
Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:46 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Guessing game - please join in!
Replies: 24
Views: 20320

Ok, I can agree with some, others will just have to be tried and diagnosed from pictures of my old 16v and ones off the web pls the microfisches i have on pdf. I'll be off out early tomorrow for new tyres. Spent 10 mins tonight converting the existing wiring for the stereo to ISO without damaging th...
by Tim2cv
Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:51 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Guessing game - please join in!
Replies: 24
Views: 20320

Guessing game - please join in!

This is mainly for Vanny as he probably removed them but you can all join in! While cleaning the car out the other day I found some bits... I put them in a pot and tonight started trying to work out what was what incase i need to order anything! Any clues? Picture 1: http://i8.tinypic.com/264qt84.jp...
by Tim2cv
Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: BX 16v Spotting
Topic: Citroen Bx TV adverts
Replies: 13
Views: 14809

they have! they had a propper citroen stand at the CCC show in huntingdon. Also, the last 2cv camp i went to in Cornwall was sponsored by Citroen with a massive bag of free goodies! mouse mats, mouse, pens, books, etc...
Worth persuing Citroen as they do other events!

TIM