High Jetter Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I thought that initially, but it's not actual braille, just dots to identify which button you're pressing without* taking your eyes off the road. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 well i'm staggered i must have done a few hundred miles since i've repaired the pump it's going well! seems this was a good purchase RayMK, Six-cylinder, richardmorris and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 had myself a lovely morning comparing them both! Schaefft, adw1977, privatewire and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 8 hours ago, maxxo said: had myself a lovely morning comparing them both! Both are attractive cars but the XM looks superber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, RayMK said: Both are attractive cars but the XM looks superber. likely easier to own! RayMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Interesting to see how Citroën went from some of the widest headlights to some of the tallest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 there's been a lot of car thefts locally, which is disgusting both modern and old i've become slightly concerned about this, so much so i've just ordered this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360639983701?epid=1329448454&hash=item53f7d17055:g:UjUAAOSwqOdeHH1t&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOXcoEKRH9ZRPWVcGiozN31A6fG0zRDJcLVNbrA98BBm404SqS0V5fGrVhmTtJ8O9mW9E1HETYwcV3JAWoEsnLZXxXn5uivVr9kFBWLZ5khlOpkUBdqnfEgt4eQHbDiRtc2dMsS1nXzgoSAeQEZQtuVuLViBlFaTBK7Zc8DIQMi18n4USiXKvqczq4x0Yu9hjr%2BebOkg4YktbWq9f5ZdZd0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_SV9cCKYQ £40 posted cheap enough to be worth a try i've still got the original alarm i removed, however, it was quite troublesome and i thought perhaps it's best to fit something modern which is likely to be more stable AnnoyingPentium, OM646, RayMK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Get a steering lock of some description too. That might help deter the thieving bastards. AnnoyingPentium, mercedade, wesacosa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 4 hours ago, ETCHY said: Get a steering lock of some description too. That might help deter the thieving bastards. I’ve got a stoplock I set every time I park but I think an alarm is a good choice, it’s £40, I’m not going to mess about sorting the old one when a new one is £40 ETCHY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patent Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Don't forget to add the period-correct deterrent stickers, so the thieves know what they're up against. chodweaver, michael t, wesacosa and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Patent said: Don't forget to add the period-correct deterrent stickers, so the thieves know what they're up against. oh yes, they'll know not to mess with the high* security* of a 1993 citroen XM! AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Oh I’m in a lay-by grogee, AnnoyingPentium, Erebus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 RayMK, busmansholiday, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 I pulled out to overtake a truck it cut out it won’t start Dyslexic Viking, AnnoyingPentium, mercedade and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 ah baws. At least you found a safe refuge on the side of the road. How long did AA say to get to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 It's not your kickdown fiddling come loose, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hope it's nothing major and you get it sorted quickly and easily. At least you're in a safe place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Wiggle stop solenoid connectors? Best of luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 It was the throttle spindle that slipped AA there in 30 mins and sorted it tom13, barefoot, chodweaver and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, maxxo said: It was the throttle spindle that slipped AA there in 30 mins and sorted it Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Say what you want about the AA, I was incredibly impressed with them today friendly chap with the correct tools and we both her running jamescarruthers, MrGTI6, mercedade and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Result!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 At least some of the breakdown wallahs got into it because they like solving problems and helping people. I've been fortunate in that most who have come out to me have been that type, and there's also the matter of them enjoying seeing something other than a modern that just goes into limp mode* and requires recovery to the main dealer...(*Though one could argue that's what your XM just did Whatever... Glad you're proceeding again! 500tops, grogee and MrGTI6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, chodweaver said: At least some of the breakdown wallahs got into it because they like solving problems and helping people. I've been fortunate in that most who have come out to me have been that type, and there's also the matter of them enjoying seeing something other than a modern that just goes into limp mode* and requires recovery to the main dealer... (*Though one could argue that's what your XM just did Whatever... Glad you're proceeding again! Yes he was telling me about how many cars are failing at the moment due to lack of maintenance, he said he goes to 2-3 timing belt failures a day now! said he’s never been to an XM before, I’d say he was around my age (23) but seemed to know his stuff, very helpful guy I’ve never had breakdown cover before, I bought some in April as there was an offer on with the AA for the top package for £70 I think bloody glad I did! mk2_craig, MrGTI6, AnnoyingPentium and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 +1 for the AA guys, they've always been great with me and strangely appreciative of my shite wagons. Quite interesting asking them what they've been called out to, plenty of modernz failing embarrassingly. Really glad you're mobile again and it wasn't anything serious 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 One of the committee I’m on for the rsc missed yesterday’s zoom as his new(ish) jag had broken and rac quoted 240minutes to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 RSC, quoted...is there a Shakespearean theme here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 17 hours ago, High Jetter said: RSC, quoted...is there a Shakespearean theme here? Nah, he'd have used 'quoth' if t'were High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I have found it's a bit of a nightmare getting the AA to show up in the first place, or get an accurate estimation of when they might, but once they're actually there the blokes in the vans are sound as a pound. Crackers and Patent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 good to see it still venturing on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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