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Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:20 pm
by newxmman
Just checked mot, its March, still on the road, mine, and registered 93 not 92. Don’t think the log book gives a trim?? Q1 says 2 and Q2 says 1, am I reading it right?
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:22 am
by Dieselman
newxmman wrote: ↑Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:20 pm
Just checked mot, its March, still on the road, mine,
Don’t think the log book gives a trim?? Q1 says 2 and Q2 says 1, am I reading it right?
Whatever the V5 states the model as is what it will show as.
What does it say on the V5?
I suspect it doesn't say Sd.
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:42 am
by newxmman
Yep, log book just says turbo d.
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 1:39 pm
by White Exec
Citroen (Servicebox) Characteristics has this...
Interesting discrepancy on the RP no., but close enough!
RP 5938 = 10 Feb 1993
RP 5940 = 12 Feb 1993
newxmman XM characteristics.pdf
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 5:41 pm
by newxmman
Thanks w e I don’t understand what you ve put here maybe cos I can’t read the document. Seems it’s corrupted, can you do it again? Thanks
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:33 pm
by White Exec
It's just a standard PDF file (a 1-page document), which downloads and opens up here (on Win PC) ok.
Here it is as a JPG, hopefully readable.
Click to enlarge...and zoom in as needed...
newxmman XM characteristics.jpg
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:10 pm
by newxmman
Yeah thanks. What exactly is this?
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:41 pm
by White Exec
It's the factory record of the engine, finish and equipment that went into the car. It doesn't cover everything, but does list many of the model options and variations.
It's part of Citroen's parts database, linked to the VIN number of each car.
Cars in the early 80s had quite sparse detail, but this, the 'Characteristics' page, was enlarged as time went on.
The RP number decodes as the date the car left the factory, and advances by one digit each day. It is still used today, and is used by Parts and workshop manual pages to identify when components were changed or updated. If you google "RP decoder" you can enter a number and get its date.
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:52 pm
by newxmman
I see.
Re: Lhm leak
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 6:48 am
by Dieselman
This shows the car was built with automatic heating and fan control, front fog lamps, i think sonata velour upholstery (FY), heated tinted door mirrors.
All that makes it Sd trim level.
I assume it has left hand information display, rear electric windows and rear passenger vents in the B pillars.
As the V5 declares it as a Turbo-d, it is the fifth one showing for Q2-2012.