Przem's 2.5 TD Black/Exc (1996) - first steps into XMs world
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:16 am
Hi guys. At the begin just want to mention/explain again that all my Citroen experience been build with my previous (and present) cars - Xantia, C5 so there's plenty of things in XM which for me are brand new and sometimes I may come up with with 'silly questions'. So here we go...
Lets start from thing which I would like to do in nearest future:
1. dot matrix/lcd display
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... UJRSmt2Mkk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Small but annoying thing. I saw some articles from previous forum but unfortunately photos been taken off and for me (xm newbie) need to be procedure show step by step (including dismantling lcd display from dashboard in first place). I wouldn't mind to pay some more experience member to do such a job if willing to do it.
2. window button on drivers side - electric windows
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... W9Va25sOUE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... XVjY3k5Qk0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You don't have to be a genius to figure it out that this is not original XM switch for electric windows. Is anybody can show me how it should look ? Maybe someone got one for sale? I don't know why it been replaced with this one but hoping that previous owner did not mess too much with wires.
3. immobiliser key pad/lid lock
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... 2JJZ0J5SDA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's all what left from locking pins. Not sure if there's a chance to replace just lock or whole thing need to be done. Found lid in glove compartment and till I check with other XM i'm not touching it
4. alloy wheels/mud guards
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... HZhUDRHVTg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I won't to remove these ugly mud guards asap. Is there anything I should know before doing this ? Any tips or advice how to block holes after holding bolts ?
I really dont like these Monte Carlo alloys and trying to get something different for my XM. What other make/model of cars have alloys which could possibly fit on XM ?
I found two quite cheap which are acceptable for me but unfortunately doesn't fit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121925717976? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
my favourite - chrome finish to match up with bumper/door trims
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111959207344? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
good price - and shape which is in my taste too :]
I was happy to buy the ones from eBay but someone was quicker and swipe it just before me.
5. headlight washer - plastic covers
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... kFDb0F4Vk0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I finally manage to get them for my XM. Now the plan is to paint it in nice BLACK GLOSS colour. What will be the best way to clean, prepare and paint these plastic parts? How many covers, what paint will be the best and what's the safest way to put it on (without braking plastic holders). I wast told that I should use some blac silicone too to make sure it'll stay in place when put one.
OK. I think 5 questions will be enough for now. Many thanks for any help and advice. Regards Przem
Lets start from thing which I would like to do in nearest future:
1. dot matrix/lcd display
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... UJRSmt2Mkk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Small but annoying thing. I saw some articles from previous forum but unfortunately photos been taken off and for me (xm newbie) need to be procedure show step by step (including dismantling lcd display from dashboard in first place). I wouldn't mind to pay some more experience member to do such a job if willing to do it.
2. window button on drivers side - electric windows
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... W9Va25sOUE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... XVjY3k5Qk0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You don't have to be a genius to figure it out that this is not original XM switch for electric windows. Is anybody can show me how it should look ? Maybe someone got one for sale? I don't know why it been replaced with this one but hoping that previous owner did not mess too much with wires.
3. immobiliser key pad/lid lock
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... 2JJZ0J5SDA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's all what left from locking pins. Not sure if there's a chance to replace just lock or whole thing need to be done. Found lid in glove compartment and till I check with other XM i'm not touching it
4. alloy wheels/mud guards
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... HZhUDRHVTg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I won't to remove these ugly mud guards asap. Is there anything I should know before doing this ? Any tips or advice how to block holes after holding bolts ?
I really dont like these Monte Carlo alloys and trying to get something different for my XM. What other make/model of cars have alloys which could possibly fit on XM ?
I found two quite cheap which are acceptable for me but unfortunately doesn't fit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121925717976? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
my favourite - chrome finish to match up with bumper/door trims
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111959207344? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
good price - and shape which is in my taste too :]
I was happy to buy the ones from eBay but someone was quicker and swipe it just before me.
5. headlight washer - plastic covers
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwMDv ... kFDb0F4Vk0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I finally manage to get them for my XM. Now the plan is to paint it in nice BLACK GLOSS colour. What will be the best way to clean, prepare and paint these plastic parts? How many covers, what paint will be the best and what's the safest way to put it on (without braking plastic holders). I wast told that I should use some blac silicone too to make sure it'll stay in place when put one.
OK. I think 5 questions will be enough for now. Many thanks for any help and advice. Regards Przem