Vol 30 #05 BW.indd - Citroen Classic Owners Club of Australia
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1. A car of astonishing style and equally astonishing performance with its diesel hybrid powerplant C M tisse combines the concept of ecology with automotive emo tions and sensations Through its ability to challenge received ideas it illustrates an objective long pur sued by Citro n to develop vehicles that reflect the spirit of the times without losing sight of the essential driving pleasure TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions Length 4 740mm Width 2 000mm Height 1 240mm Wheelbase 3 000mm Gross vehicle weight GVW 1 400kg batteries included Y Performance and fuel consump tion O to 400m 14 2seconds O to 1 000m 25 4seconds O 100kph 6 2seconds 30 60kph 1 9seconds 80 120kph 4 2seconds wasa Top speed 250kph UN Combined consumption 6 51 100 km CO emissions 174g km Diesel hybrid drivetrain V6 HDi diesel engine developing ISOKW 208bhp with a DPFS and 6 speed automatic transmission Two electric motors in the rear wheels each with torque of 400Nm and developing ISkW 20bhp ZEV mode range of 3km at 30kph Aerodynamic features Flat underside Enlarged air intakes at the front Two retractable rear airfoils Rear fixed fin spoiler Cd 0 30 CdA 0 6m Cl 0 1 Ky Running gear Hydraulic suspension Double wishbone suspension on all four wheels Special Michelin tyres 255 40 R20 YY Main equipment Fixed centred controls stee2. 28 September 2006 will be the Citro n C M tisse a flam boyant glamorous proposal for a coup that with its diesel hybrid drivetrain proves that pleasure and performance can go hand in hand with care for the environment With its elegant proportions vi brant bodywork spectacular door design and extensive chrome this elegant four seater four door coup revives a passion for the prestigious Grand Touring cars NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR The Citro n C M tisse is not only a car to stir the soul of the onlooker It also boasts real driving sensations with a driving position featuring the latest technologies and a specially designed high performance diesel hybrid drivetrain C M tisse is based on the same future oriented solution as the C4 HD hybrid demonstration vehicle presented by Citro n at the start of the year apart from one key difference The electric motors are installed in the rear wheels This configuration is coherent with vehicle performance and optimises traction Perfectly suited to the character of C M tisse the design S CITRO N Q Owners reflects Citro ns expertise in the various hybrid architectures as well as demonstrating its commitment to cutting fuel consumption and CO emissions A high spec vehicle C M tisse also places considerable emphasis on passenger comfort The vast cabin features three excep tionally comfy seats upholstered in white leather
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4. plier does not want to do them any more as the numbers were obviously kama Ja Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS insufficient This time I have quite a few members interested in this modification so give me a call if you want to be added to the list We recently purchased a job lot of ID parts At the moment I am working on forming a list of parts with prices that I hope will be in the next magazine T he parts are as di verse lot ranging from suspension units and height correctors to a roof seal and many other parts including steering components Please note these are all red fluid parts I have even spoken to our good friends at Arden Continental in Birmingham England They are still as confident as ever that one day we will see the hub caps that we ordered At the moment they have some Big 6 hub caps at the platers for us and will send them all together when they return I expect Hell may be frozen over by then but at least they are still speaking to us Rob Little D 41 42 AUSTRALIA S ACCOMMODATION MADE SIMPLE We have made searching for accom modation simple The local tourist CN Citin 07 MANSFIELD authority and central booking agency High Country Reserva tions will give you advice and ar range accommodation at no cost to you A number of venues for Cit In visitors have been reserved Inform them you are with the Citro n rally and they ll find just the place for you
5. C M risse New EMOTIONS AND DRIVING SENSATIONS Everything about C M tisse identi fies it as a car to stir the soul Its elegant proportions and flow ing lines embody a harmonious design with a promise of power The fascinating opening mechanism of the doors makes the observer want to step on board The driving pleasure and comfort of the driver and three passengers are ensured by the premium materials used in cabin design the exceptionally comfy in dividual seats and the sophisticated in car technology A coup of elegant design Looking at C M tisse is a visual shock in itself Long 4 74m wide 2m and low 1 24m the car is sculptural and almost intimidat ing It demands immediate respect However far from creating a sense of distance between the onlooker and the car this respect is mingled with an irresistible appeal an abso lute attraction Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS Whether we are looking at the rear wheel arches the bonnet or even the boot an astonishing sensuality 1s reflected in the cars curving sleekly muscled volumes The seduction of C M tisse is also expressed through a sense of latent power Even when stationary the body suggests movement With its very long bonnet and virtually inexistent rear overhang C M tisse brings to mind the design balance of vehicles seen during the golden age of Grand Touring The design lines of C M tisse also reflect the quest for outstanding aerodynamic
6. H CLuB Permit amp SAFETY OFFICERS Russell Wade 03 9570 3486 H Peter Boyle 03 9470 8080 H Mel Carey 03 9419 4537 H amp B LIBRARIAN Leigh Miles details above CLuB Hop Graham Barton 03 5987 0767 H 04 18100992 M clubshop citroenclassic org au ICCCR REPRESENTATIVE Ted Cross 03 9819 2208 H STATE Activity CO ORDINATORS ACT Mike Neil 02 6254 1040 H 04 1821 1278 M NSW Bert Houtepen 02 9746 9920 Peter Boyle 03 9470 8080 PubLic OFFICER OTHER CLUBS VIC www citcarclubvic org au NSW www citroencarclub org au WA www citroen aceonline com au QLD www citroenclub org www doublechevrons aunz com and other items contact Graham Barton on 03 5987 0767 or clubshop citroenclassic org au Contact Rob Little Phone 03 5823 1397 spareparts citroenclassic org au Please do it at a reasonable hour form to PO Box 52 Balwyn 3103 Please do the right thing and enclose a stamped addressed envelope CH permit applications must be accompanied by a RWC The onus Is on owners to demonstrate that their cars are safe Feel free to consult our Permit Officers for advice regarding getting your car on the road and keeping it going a Eam a 4 AUSTRALIA S pring seems to be with us early Si year well it certainly is in Melbourne For those of us who hibernate our cars over the winter it is time to get the Trac y
7. To test a box refer to a manual for testing instructions for that specific item This is one area where equipment that is more sophisticated is often needed Alternatively replace the sensor or item with a known working item The latter method is not usu ally practical as new electrical parts are generally not returnable and few people keep working spares If these steps do not help solve the problem keep in mind that it could be multiple problems For example a device may suffer from a bad ground and a loose connection along the positive side of the circuit Two or more simultaneous problems are much harder to troubleshoot than a single problem If you are still stuck keep reading about common prob lems and solutions or consider turn ing the problem over to an expert COMMON PROBLEMS COMMON SOLUTIONS COMMON SENSE This set of problems and solutions is common to most cars and dealing with them does not require a lot of specific electrical knowledge just i hi S some common sense Of course these are very general and may not work for some specific makes and models If these do not work con sult a manual or an expert DEAD BATTERY Charge the battery for at least one hour Check for clean connections at the battery terminals starter and grounds Use the starter to crank the engine over five or six times Attach a voltmeter to the battery and watch its reading as someone cranks the engi
8. avoid the self resetting circuit breakers since they may reset before you know there is a problem This article by Carl Heideman first appeared in Grassroots Motorsport In ua 2005 S CITRO N Q Owners ome of our members may have Sis of the efforts Richard Kennedy from Tasmania has gone to having D series gearshift rubbers reproduced see attached photo These components part number DV856 124 are for the right hand drive models Previously only the left hand drive part DV856 123 has been available from Europe Most right hand drive cars have a ragged rubber in this position unless the owners have like me adapted a left hand drive component that still does not fit properly but certainly looks better than most The Club has purchased SO of these parts for members and will sell them for 20 each this 1s a much cheaper price than anywhere else they are offered they can be found on the Aussie Frogs website Quantities will be limited and any one wanting to purchase commercial quantities should call me and I will do my best to accommodate them A special thanks to Richard for completing this task and I would like to welcome him to the Club as he is intending to join us he is also restoring a D Safari I am currently working with a drive line engineer in Bendigo to once again have CV joints fitted to Traction drive shafts I hope this will be completed in time for the next magazine Our previous sup
9. cnr Chatham amp Guildford Rds Canterbury COST Free BOOKING CONTACT Not required Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 activities Ucitroenclassic org au Rubber Yes tyres are what keep you on the road Do you realise how small the area of tyre on the road actually is Yet that small area of tyre and bitumen contact allows you to drive with confidence and brio Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS Come and hear Stefen from Eastland Tyres in Ringwood as he shares with us the latest in tyre technology Supper Absolutely e DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING CHRISTMAS BBQ WHEN Wednesday December 20 TIME From 7 00pm WHERE Leigh Miles 16 Harrow St Blackburn South COST Free BRING Something for the BBQ salad to share refreshments chair BOOKING Preferred CONTACT Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 activities citroenclassic org au With Christmas just around the corner take an evening to celebrate the festive season with your Citro n friends Leigh will light the BBQ and provide nibbles plates glasses etc Come along and reminisce about the events of the year and raise some thought on the things you would like to see us do in 2007 e JANUARY 07 DAY RUN MORNINGTON PENINSULA WHEN New destinations and things to do Sunday January 21 are planned for our January day run this year Pull details in the next Front Drive THE PARI 12 AUSTRALIA S he star of the Citro n stand at the Parts Motor Show
10. plans original styling drawings by Bertoni technical documents displays lithographies All these documents bear testimony to Citro ns ability to innovate in sales advertising and industrial production The working area also comprises two sections one for vehicle maintenance and one for model production another activity conducted at the Conservatoire V D N E v INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW WHEN Thursday October 26 to Sunday November 5 Thursday Oct 26 5 00 to 10 00pm Weekdays 10 00am to 10 00pm Saturdays 9 00am to 10 00pm Sunday Oct 29 9 00am to 9 00pm Sunday Nov 5 9 00am to 7 00pm WHERE Exhibition Centre at Darling TIME Sydney Convention amp Harbour Sydney 9 10 AUSTRALIA S amp NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR COST Adults 17 00 Under 16 amp Seniors 10 50 Under 5 Free BOOKING e NOVEMBER CCCV CLUB NIGHT amp AUCTION WHEN Wednesday November 8 TIME 8 00pm WHERE CCCV Club Rooms BOOKING Not required CONTACT Peter Dekker 04 2570 3899 petermelbs yahoo com Club night and auction BENDIGO SWAP MEET WHEN Saturday November 18 amp Sunday November 19 TIME Saturday from 6 00am Sunday from 7 00am WHERE Prince of Wales Showgrounds Holmes Rd Bendigo Sunday 5 00 Weekend Pass 12 00 BRING Chair picnic lunch sunscreen sunglasses refreshments BOOKING CONTACT Not required bendigoswap impulse net au or http www ben
11. Check for a tight belt and clean connections at the alternator and the battery Also make sure the engine 1s properly grounded Above 14 5 volts usually signals a bad voltage regulator Either way the solution is usually a new or rebuilt alternator CRANK STARTER EVERYTHING Goes DEAD Sometimes everything will seem just fine until you crank the starter then nothing will work not even the dome light Starting with the battery terminals remove them and give them a good cleaning Then clean the ground strap to the body and to the engine Then clean the positive connection to the starter One or more of these connections is corroded The load of the starter causes arcing at the corroded con kus Q And ENTHUSIASTS nection which weakens the connec tion Since these connections are the main power connection for the whole car they shut everything else down when they get too weak STICKING HEATER ACCELERATOR CLUTCH OR CHOKE CABLEs What does this have to do with electrical problems Plenty If the engine ground strap goes bad the engine will seek another ground through these cables Often the car will run and start just fine Over time however these cables will melt themselves to their housings Re place the affected cables and clean or replace the engine ground strap Dim HEADLIGHT Sometimes one or both headlights will be dim One of the headlights has a bad ground and is grounding itself through the
12. DPES mated to a 6 speed automatic gearbox developing 150 kW 208 bhp that drives the front wheels Z Two electric motors in the rear wheels each developing torque of 400 Nm with output of I5 kW 20 bhp With its diesel hybrid technology C M tisse respects the environ ment This is particularly true in the city in ZEV Zero Emission Vehicle mode an extended completely silent all electric mode with a range of around 3 km at 30 kph as well as on roads demanding successive acceleration and decelera tion In this second case the hybrid architecture makes it possible to limit consumption by using the two forms of energy together On motorways the V6 HDi diesel combustion engine with a DPFS particulate filter sets high stand ards of efficiency based on its intrinsic qualities By controlling fuel consumption pu S CITRO N Q OWNERS and thus pollutant emissions C M tisse boasts combined cycle consumption levels of 6 51 100 km for CO emissions of 174g km No sacrifices have been made in terms of driving pleasure which remains a key priority for motor ists If the driver makes prolonged use of the accelerator pedal the boost function kicks in to provide the immediate torque required This function combines the torque of the combustion engine with that of the electric motors to endow C M tisse with a level of performance worthy of a high spec sports vehicle with out pushing up
13. a 1961 model with daffodil yellow bodywork that took pride of place last year at the 28 AUSTRALIA S event organised to mark the SOth anniversary of this unrivalled car at the Cit des sciences et de l industrie technology museum in Paris The other DS from 1967 is a doorless N x B he F model which enables visitors to sit inside the dream machine and imag ine they are taking off The enchant ment continues with the C Airdream concept car star of the 2002 Paris Motor Show Behind the vehicles a wall of screens shows old films and commercials Propelled into the gt Ag NYAW INM NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR future by its heritage Citro n is a living legend The Art of Citro n showing until mid March 2007 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu two hours drive southwest of London is a regal showcase of design and innovation The commemoration of the living legend of Citro n is a key attraction for the museum s 400 000 annual visitors This highly original institu tion seems to have come straight out of a typical English picture book Nestled in the New Forest national park a stone s throw from Bourne ur gt Oe r lt i J UN gt y lt a me f O 1 CN tems for class 123ignition electronic ignition systems are carefully designed to replace CITRO N k OWNERS ic Cars Ignition sys GH AND
14. circuit is turned on Physically search the wiring in the circuit and then disconnect compo nents attached to the circuit one by one until you find the short If some thing is generating too much load the diagnosis is similar but more difficult Try to isolate any device NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR on the circuit and see if its use blows the fuse If you still do not find the problem check a manual or consult an expert for testing each device and ensure each device is in spec INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Intermittent problems are the hardest to solve If you cannot get the problem to happen while you are looking for it shake the car or the wiring harness and see if that causes it Loose or corroded connections are common causes for intermittent problems and such shaking will often bring them about If you still cannot solve it call in an expert WIRING ADDITIONAL CIRCUITS First and foremost follow the ac cessory manufacturers instructions However many instructions suggest wiring directly to the battery to ensure a good power supply Avoid this if possible First see if there is an available accessory circuit in the factory wiring that can handle the necessary current Many fac tory systems have extra accessory circuits and fuses built in for owners to expand If you still want to wire directly to the battery make sure you have a fusible link fuse or circuit breaker as close to the battery as possible Also
15. most cases it is far better to repair a faulty factory circuit than to rewire 1t Corrosion is electricity s biggest enemy Battery terminals fuse blocks sensors switches connec aa wily Q And ENTHUSIASTS tors and grounds are likely to fail because they are corroded Cleaning or replacing these connectors will repair a great percentage of electri cal problems With most cars the body and frame serve as one of the wires that feed each circuit Usually the car body and frame serve as the negative side of each circuit the ground and the positive side of the circuit is fed with a wire If a device is not prop erly attached to the body or frame or the attachment point is corroded the circuit is compromised and will not function properly The first thing to do when a circuit fails is to make sure it ts grounded properly Individual wires do not fail Insula tion may crack or burn off but the wire will still conduct electricity The only time a wire will fail is if it is physically damaged cut or bro ken Damage can usually be detected by following along the wiring loom and looking for cuts If the outside of the loom is not damaged it is safe to assume the wires inside are not damaged either If you suspect a bad wire read on wires do not just go bad but connections do Connections at the ends of wires fail regularly Sometimes they break or come loose Other times they corrode Factor
16. other headlight In doing so the headlights change the wiring configuration from paral lel to series When wired in series they each share half the voltage and glow dimly Clean or replace the ground s BRAKE LIGHTs TURN OFF TAILLIGHTS This is a variation on the dim headlight problem A bad ground is causing the brake lights to ground themselves through the taillight circuit and vice versa Clean up the grounds and everything will work fine 39 40 AUSTRALIA S TURN SIGNAL PROBLEMS When a bulb burns out most turn signals will either flash quickly or not at all Sometimes they do so even though all bulbs appear to be TECHNICAL TALK working Other times they may flash but very slowly If both left and right circuits act the same sus pect the flasher unit or the switch If only one side has a problem cor rosion is at work T he solution ts to first check and clean all the grounds which often requires removing lamp assemblies to clean the bolts and at tachment points with a wire brush Sometimes the base of a bulb will corrode and simply replacing the bulb will solve the problem Other times the bulb socket is corroded and should be cleaned BLowN Fuse Finding the cause of a blown fuse can be difficult A component in the circuit is either dead shorted to ground or is causing too much load on the circuit If something 1s dead shorted fuses will blow the instant they are replaced and the
17. part of Raid 2006 Some of you might have seen some Mark s excellent pictures at the last Club Meeting but tonight you will see and hear all about this amazing journey Supper You bet WHEN CONTACT Sunday September 30 Peter Dekker 04 2570 3899 petermelbs yahoo com e OCTOBER DAY RUN STATE COAL MINE WONTHAGGI WHEN Sunday October 8 LEAVE 11 00am FROM Brandon Park Shopping Centre Springvale Rd Melway 71 C9 TO Wonthaggi State Coal Mine COST Gold coin entrance to the Park BRING Picnic lunch or bbq makings thermos chairs ROADS Bitumen BOOKING Essential by Friday September 29 CONTACT Rod Ward 04 1330 2567 M rodward optusnet com au Step back in time In its heyday the State Coal Mine was a bustling network of tunnels filled with men and pit ponies dust and dim lights Deep below the surface miners toiled to dig the valuable black coal which powered Victoria s railway network The mine was Wonthaggi s life blood and was active from 1909 to 1968 A visit to the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi is a journey back to the difficult working conditions of A S CITRO N Q OWNERS mining days past Preserved by Parks Victoria for future generations this original mine site gives visitors an understanding of the life of a miner seventy years ago Things to Do There s plenty to do above ground amp Relax in the theatrette as historic film brin
18. tion or D or whatever out To help you along the way we have Electricity for Dummies Well actually it is a remarkably thorough article on diagnosing and solving electrical problems This article was brought to my attention by Rob Barton from Bairnsdale in Victoria Rob Little also shares with us the situation on the not quite ready hub caps and some important news on rubber On the car front there is no Mem bers Model as despite pleas no one has written one Instead there is an update on what Citro n will be showing at the Paris Motor Show While the C4 Picasso will be shown at the Sydney Motor Show the C M tisse will not be making the journey from Parts Currently the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in English is home to a superb display of Citro ns The UK Citro n Car Club recently visited this display which runs until May 2007 and a report on their visit 1s also included On a serious note it has been decided that the Club s policy on discrimination and harassment NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR ED SED PAGE 4 PREZ SEZ PAGE 5 A TRACTIONS PAGE 6 CONTENTS Paris MOTOR SHOW PAGE 12 CITRO N AT BEAULIEU PAGE 27 DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PAGE 32 TECHNICAL TALK PAGE 35 SPARE NEWS PAGE 4 CrrlN 2007 MANSFIELD PAGE 42 CLASSIFIED ADS PAGE 42 should be re published This docu ment was prepared over a decade ago and it has been important enough for it to be pr
19. A va PAOLA A r n E iii 35io t OCTOBER NOVEMBER 06 VoL 30 O 2 AUSTRALIA S PostaL ADDRESS CITROEN CLASSIC OWNERS CLUB of AUSTRALIA Inc The address of the Club and this magazine 1s PO Box 52 Balwyn Victoria 3103 The Club s website ts www citroenclassic org au Citro n Classic Owners Club of Australia Inc is a member of the Association of Motoring Clubs The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of CCOCA or its Committee Neither CCOCA nor 1ts Committee can accept any responsibility for any mechanical advice printed in or adopted from this publication The Club cannot accept any responsibility for or involvement in any business relationship that may occur between and advertiser and a member Pic Gover IMAGE The cover image is taken from the Traction Avant Nederland calendar and depicts Place Michel Bertrand and the Thermal Spa at Le Mont Dore France NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERSHIP Annual Membership is 40 For overseas membership add 12 MEETINGS E Club meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month except December at 8pm The venue is the Canterbury Sports Ground Pavilion cnr Chatham and Guildford Rds Canterbury Victoria Melway Ref 46 FIO LiFe MEMBERS The committee awards life membership to Club members in recognition of their contribution to and su
20. CT DISCRIMINA TION any action which specifically excludes a person or a group of people from a benefit or opportunity or significantly reduces their chances of obtain ing it because of a personal characteristic irrelevant to the situation 1s applied as a barrier 9 INDIRECT DISCRIMI NATION the outcome of rules prac tices and decisions which appear to treat people equally and to be neutral but have an adverse outcome for a group or an in dividual thus reducing a benefit or opportunity Practices appear fair in form but are discrimina tory In outcome HARASSMENT any unwelcome or offensive behaviour or conduct which in timidates humiliates or offends another persons GF VICTIMISATION pay backs retribution or intimidation associated with a discrimination complaint having FW NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR been made or even being possible Protection against victimisation extends to actual or potential complainants witnesses sup porters and those investigat ing resolving complaints Gy VILIFI CATION public acts which could in cite encourage or urge other to hate have serious contempt for or severely ridicule a person or a group of people because they are or are thought to be members of a particular group and which has no justification in free speech POINTS O F HARASSMENT Y Harassment is any unwel come behaviour or conduct directed at an
21. It s as easy as that High Country Reservations Phone toll free 1800 039 049 FW NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR REGISTRATION MADE SIMPLE Cit In Registration forms are avail able from the CCCV website For your convenience payments can be made by direct debit by credit card yp or by cheque WAS Citroen Car Club of Vic toria Inc PO Box 48 East Mel bourne Vic 3002 Cit In Coordinator Kirk Kirk caldy 03 9363 2464 akirkcau Obigpond net au CCCV Website www citcarclubvic org au CitIn Website http www cit in2007 info is up and running and will provide regular updates on the Event W 1951 TRACTION AvANT NBL My car is now for sale after nearly 35 years of ownership She is in overall good condition with no rust in the sills floor or bootlid Interior is in excellent condition except for the front door panels which are like all French Tractions water marked and the front seats which are not finished but the original French material to complete them is provided Seat covers are presently in place It still has the original rubber floor mat to put over the carpet and the original Citro n ignition key The engine has only done about 47 000km since a total rebuild gearbox is OK except for the selectors which need adjusting and front end had new silentblocks fitted after the engine was done and reconditioned driveshafts Needs a wheel alignment The car is painted
22. This high tech equipment perfectly matches the design of the driving position whose original central console is divided by five extensions Positioned between these extensions are the aluminium gear shift lever and other functions including the navigation system controls seat steering wheel and pedal assembly adjustment boot controls body height adjustment and the sport mode of the suspension system The central console extends into the cabin via three illuminated strips featuring a play of light that informs passengers of the current mode of hybrid propulsion ZEV recharge boost etc This play of light is accompanied by sound ef fects that are perceptible as soon as the doors are opened These sounds accompany certain driver actions getting behind the wheel starting the car navigation in the on board Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS computer and indicate the deploy ment of the aerodynamic airfoils With these features C M tisse comes alive It transcends the usual coldness of high tech objects to take on a form of existence that is almost animal in nature A high spec passenger compart ment Upholstered in white leather the space reserved for the three passen gers features an uncluttered design that creates an atmosphere of total relaxation Through their design the three independent seats suggest comfort and lightness This impression is reinforced by the airy shapes and hollowed volumes of t
23. Volvo light mid blue which is as close as I could get to a pre war Traction colour Spare parts that come with the car include several gearboxes complete with cw amp p NOS bell housing a complete unrestored engine engine block heads mudguards doors seats radiators wheels drive shafts cardan shafts gearbox parts m S CITRO N Q OWNERS carbies rare roof rack rare original toolbox workshop manual brake parts gear linkages speedos windows starter motors generators headlights lenses steering parts rack pinion etc suspension parts handles bootlids spare wheel covers engine stands gearbox stand etc Boy you sure collect a lot of stuff over 35 years of ownership I also have a set of Traction special tools which include brake hub pullers bearing pullers ball joint pullers driveshaft clamp etc which are available by negotiation Reason for sale Well after 35 years I am finally getting tired of the old girl but know that Sminutes after she has gone I will be having second thoughts Price 11 000 for the lot tools excepted The spares alone would be worth a few thousand No reg no RWC Currently registered QQA 626 Contact Jack John Couche jaksusan hotmail com or 03 9754 3583 30 05 1979 CX Patras C MATIC 1979 CX Pallas sedan Reg no RY W 225 C matic Burgundy paint and fawn leather interior a great combination Recent money spent on repairs and maintenance over last th
24. at the end of an 50 to 100cm long wire These lights are available for under 15 so every toolbox should have one wy Another help ful tool is a voltmeter Volt meters come In two flavours digital and analogue Each type has advantages and disad vantages but either works well for diagnostics Pick the type you prefer in the cost range you can afford Voltmeters are usually combined with other measurement features One typical combination is the Volt Ohm meter which includes the ability to measure resistance of a circuit in ohms The other typical combination is the engine diagnos tic meter which usually will measure dwell for points 1gnitions current amps and include a tachometer function Volt Ohm meters are available from under 30 to much more Engine diagnostic meters are more expensive plan to spend at least 80 and much more for a high quality unit If you have to buy just one meter start with a cheap Volt Ohm meter Get a few pieces of jumper wire with insulated alligator clips on the ends It is a good idea to include an inline fuse in the jumper wire in case of mistakes or problems A few wire brushes and a battery post cleaner should round out your electrical tools Y o pu S CITRO N Q Owners L B TROUBLESHOOTING Basics Before troubleshooting a Circati check and clean the battery termi nals and check all fuses Make sure the battery is fully charged If a fuse is burn
25. bolts nuts or ground strap to the device A wire brush and or sandpaper can be very effective for this Test the positive circuit that leads to the device Ground the test light s alligator clip Test the light again to ensure the quality of the ground Working backward from the device follow the positive wire to its switch sensor or source of positive current Test the circuit at each connection along the way t e each terminal block or snap connector If the light glows at each connection after the switch suspect the switch If the light stops glowing at a connection clean or replace the connector Test a switch if applicable To test a switch check that there is positive power to the switch by touching the positive lead on the input side of the switch If the light does not glow continue to trace the circuit back to the fuse box or battery If the light glows touch the positive lead on the output side of the switch A manual may be helpful here to show the location of these leads Move the switch through its range and see if the light ever glows If the light does not glow or glows in the wrong switch position replace the switch Occasionally a 37 38 TECHNICAL TALK sensor microprocessor or other black AUSTRALIA S switch can be repaired by spraying it with WD 40 or a similar lubricant corrosion fighter However this is usually only a temporary fix Test a sensor if applicable
26. digoswap com au index htm The new Bendigo Exhibition Centre is now complete and was used for the first time for the 2005 Swap By all accounts the new facility was an outstanding success It provided space for new and improved indoor sites with new stall holders and improved visitor facilities Special Display The special display for 2006 will be provided by the Victoria Police Historical Society s Living History Group It will include Uniforms Vehicles and Videos and will be located within the Bendigo Exhibition Centre sites B 33 amp B 42 Highlights GY Over 1500 reserved sites indoor and outdoor lt Y Show and Shine Display Cars are BACK Eligible Club and Special Vehicles will be on show If you would A S CITRO N Q OWNERS ay like to enter your car in the 2006 Show and Shine full entry details and application forms are available on the website S Large number of Trade and Club Stands lt Y Steam and Oil Engines displayed by the Bendigo Steam and Oil Engine Preservation Group Inc lt Y Motor Bike Display presented by the Bendigo Historic Motor Cycle Club lt Y Full On Site Catering by non profit volunteer groups lt Y Extensive Toy and Model Car show many new Table Holders and Products will be on show MONTHLY MEETING GUEST SPEAKER RUBBER WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOU WHEN Wednesday November 22 TIME 8 00pm WHERE Canterbury Sports Ground Pavilion
27. e electric motors in the rear wheels and the position of the battery pack in the centre of the vehicle distrib utes the weight perfectly between front and rear for improved road behaviour S CITRO N Q OWNERS A And ENTHUSIASTS 19 Why buy your Internet from someone who drives a Mercedes Benz Connect to the Internet with a wholly Australian owned and operated Internet Service Provider with an owner who s just as nuts about cars as you DCSI provide local call dial up Internet and fast ADSL broadband across Australia Pioneer Dial Up 90 includes per month 200MB downloads 10cents per MB excess Discovery Dial Up m includes per month 1000MB downloads Scents per MB excess Voyager Dial Up 24 5 per month includes no download limits no excess charges www dcsi net au 1300 665 575 64 Queen Street Warragul Victoria 3820 great service great prices 256 64 Lite ADSL 95 per month includes 500MB downloads no excess charges 256 64 C10 ADSL includes 10GB downloads no excess charges 256 128 Lite ADSL 95 per month 95 includes per month 10GB downloads no excess charges dcsi We do Internet ADSL Line Activation Fee is 125 Broadband ADSL Modem Router 60 Must remain connected for a period of 6 months early termi nation incurs 66 Dial up plans capped at 29 95 per month 29 06 20 AUSTRALIA S Pf NATIONAL Q MAGAZINE FoR
28. e ethnic background and nationality and that of a relative or associate Parental status family responsibilities Marital de facto status identity of spouse e Sexuality sexual prefer ence Disability past present possible future or imputed and that of an associate or carer or involving a thera peutic aid for example a guide dog for a blind per son wheelchair or a hearing aid etc CASE e Political or religious con viction kuwa Q ANp ENTHUSIASTS 33 rrelevant criminal record Social origin CCOCA S OBLIGATIONS YT Any member or member s guest attending any CCOCA event has a right to be present without dis crimination harass ment victimisa tion or vilifi cation These behaviours can be against Australian law if they are based on the grounds listed above YY CCOCA will take reasonable steps to prevent these behaviours and to protect its members and member s guests from these be haviours YT Reasonable steps include clear policy role modelling by Com mittee members fair safe help processes which allow members to seek advice information and assistance YY As CCOCA has no legal li ability in this area the legal and financial liability can transfer to any member or members guest who breaks these laws 34 AUSTRALIA S DEFINITIONS OF UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR S DISCRIMINATION amp HARASMENT DIRE
29. e 1 81 16V and 2 01 16V developing 127bhp and 143bhp DIN and two die sel the HDi IIODPFS and HDi I38DPFS All engines meet Euro 26 AUSTRALIA S ff NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR IV standards and the two diesel units are equipped with a particulate filter as standard Depending on the market the engines are available with a wide choice of transmissions manual auto matic or the new 6 speed electronic gear box system With its strong personality its di mensions 4 59m long 1 83m wide and 1 66m high and its attractive features the C4 Picasso is a natural extension to Citro ns people mover range The Citro n C4 Picasso will join the Australian Citro n range in early 2007 when full local prices and specifications will be announced oy S CITRO N Q Owners SPARE PARTS FuND MEMBERS For a one off 100 fee Spare Parts Fund members receive a 10 discount on spare parts Alain Antonious Christian Ducasse Graham Barton Jon Faine Grant Bartrop Greg Fienberg Andrew Begelhole John Fleming Wyn Boon Eric Forster Peter Bourne Jason Glenn Peter Boyd Bill Graham Max Lewis Alec Protos Rob Little David Livingstone Darien Pullen Keith Radford Chris Reid Phillip Rogers Barry Rogers Warren Seidel Brian Love Dominic Lowe Peter Lowrie Iain Mather Peter Boyle Ron Brookes Roger Brundle Peter Brown Greg Bunting Mel Carey Gerty Garson Denton Christie Je Cox Doug Crossman Adelino da Si
30. ed out do not just replace it and think the problem is solved The circuit affected must be further tested to determine why the fuse burned out More on that later After these preliminary checks use the test light to test circuits as follows Check that the test light 1s work ing Attach the alligator lead to a ground and then touch the pointed end to the positive side of a circuit The positive battery terminal or a terminal on the fuse box is good test points Test the positive lead at the device Leaving the alligator lead attached to the same ground that was used to test the light touch the pointed end of the light to the positive connection of the device that is not working If the light glows there is either a bad ground or bad device If the light does not glow trace the positive circuit that leads to the device using Step 4 Test the ground at the device Con nect the alligator clip from the test light to the positive lead of the de vice and then touch the pointed end of the test light to a bare metal por tion of the device to its ground strap or to a bolt that attaches the device to the body or frame Ensure that you ka Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS touch the pointed end of the light to bare metal as paint or other coatings will not conduct electricity If the light glows you have power to both sides of the circuit and most likely the device has failed If the light does not glow clean or replace the
31. ed such renown inside and outside Britain that in 1972 it was awarded the title of National Motor Museum The a Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS permanent collection deserves the honour with thousands of docu ments and objects related to this largely Anglo American industry as well as 250 vehicles The vintage gt B lu Y Er l STABILITE 31 32 AUSTRALIA S collection includes cars that have gone down in history including world record breakers like the 1920 Sunbeam 350HP the 1929 Golden Arrow and the 1964 Bluebird This T z GITRO N AT BEAULIEU consuming passion ts expressed with diligence like the meticulous recon struction of a typical English garage from the 1930s Keen to keep up with the times the Beaulieu museum constantly adds to the collection During the temporary Citro n exhi bition a 1997 ZX Rallye Raid from NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE For the permanent collection made way for the Xsara WRC in which Sebast ien Loeb won his second consecutive drivers world championship title in 2005 Coordinated by the Citro n m e UK subsidiary A which designed a competition and commu nications exercise at the museum the exhibition is one of Citro n Heritage s main projects for this year Lord Montagu of Beaulieu 1s the Patron of the Citro n Car Club in the United Kingdom The exhibition runs until May 2007 D he Citro n Classic Owners Club
32. events being held in Mansfield over the Easter break Prez SEZ and the last thing any of us want is to be staying miles away from the CitIn action You will note that there 1s no day run planned for November or December Leigh s revised role of Events Co ordinator means that you the members need to take a higher profile and suggest and or co ordinate these events with Leigh If no one steps forwards then I am afraid the next day run will not be until January See the A Tractions pages for the events where the Club is involved Andrea Fisher D read this we will have moved onto arranging the concours day trips and lunches I could not have man aged this without lan s support and assistance and also feedback from Leigh Miles and David Gries In the meantime do not forget to visit the web site for CitIn 2007 http Cit In2007 info and 5 6 AUSTRALIA S NATIONAL Q MAGAZINE FOR Please note 1f no bookings have been received for an Event by the booking deadline the Event will be automatically cancelled ATTRACTIONS o SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING WHEN Wednesday September 27 TIME 8 00pm WHERE Canterbury Sports Ground Pavilion cnr Chatham amp Guildford Rds Canterbury COS I Free BOOKING CONTACT Not required Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 activities Ucitroenclassic org au Mark McKibbin will share with us his Citro n experiences in Alaska as
33. fuel consumption C M tisse accelerates from O to 100kph in 6 2seconds and takes 25 4seconds to cover 1 000m from a standing start Rather than pursuing the quest for ever higher speeds that are not prac ticable in normal traffic conditions the emphasis has been placed on driving pleasure with clean fast ac celeration For example C M tisse accelerates from 80 to I20kph in 4 2seconds Also the vehicle remains in 4 wheel drive mode while the boost function is active since the electric motors drive the rear wheels while the combustion engine drives the front wheels thus ensuring impeccable traction Also when the ESP sensors report low grip conditions C M tisse can activate 1ts electric motors and thus m ku f Q And ENTHUSIASTS adopt a 4 wheel drive configura tion The electric motors deliver improved traction and ensure full use of the potential of C M tisse in all conditions and in complete safety Alongside the engine and motors the drivetrain comprises a pack of high voltage batteries supplying the electric motors Positioned in the centre of the vehicle the pack is recharged by the electric motors during deceleration phases thus converting the vehicle s kinetic en ergy into electric energy The drivetrain and braking control unit the nerve centre of the system automatically manages the energy configuration transition from two to four wheel drive energy recovery and rechargi
34. gs Wonthaggi s mining heritage to life 2 Follow the heritage walk around the mine site exploring historic buildings housing photographs of mining days past and mining remnants lt Climb aboard the K192 steam locomotive which utilised Wonthaggi s coal to operate J Meet Cobber the Pit Pony Facilities include sheltered picnic area and free barbecues and a souvenir shop with light refreshments available Heritage Discovery Explorer William Hovell discovered black coal in the cliffs at nearby Cape Paterson in 1826 Small and isolated mining operations followed tn the 1840s 1860s From the 1880s exploratory drilling operation commenced in the area Small private coal mines had opened in the Korumburra area in the 880s 1890s but Victoria was still dependant on Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS NSW for supplies In 1909 a miners strike starved the Victorian Railways and Melbourne s coal industry forcing a hasty development of the Wonthaggi mines as a public enterprise Shaft sinking operations began in 1909 Realising the future potential for the coal mines the township of Wonthaggi was surveyed and one hundred miners cottages constructed by mid 1910 Expansion of the coalfield followed with the establishment of a powerhouse and workshops complex a brickworks and nine well equipped mines Employment and production reached its peak in 1929 30 with over 1 800men employed in mining 660 000tons of coal in that year T
35. he 1930s depression severely affected the State Coal Mine A significant number of men were laid off in 1932 Industrial unrest followed with a 5 month strike ensuing in 1934 The mine ran at a financial loss to the Government from the 1930s onwards Two further mines were opened but failed to slow the decline From 1958 no new workers were employed and early retirement was introduced for the older mine employees When the last mine closed A TRAcTIONS _ CCCV AGM amp CLUB NIGHT 8 AUSTRALIA S in 1968 only I00 men remained The town of Wonthaggi survived by encouraging the establishment of other industries WHEN Wednesday October II TIME 8 00pm WHERE CCCV Club Rooms BOOKING Not required CONTACT Peter Dekker 04 2570 3899 petermelbs yahoo com AGM and club night CCCV CCOCA PRE CONCOURS DINNER WHEN Saturday October 22 TIME From 7 00pm WHERE Dick Whittington Tavern 32 Chapel St East St Kilda BOOKING Not required NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR CONTACT Peter Dekker 04 2570 3899 petermelbs yahoo com ALL CITRO N CONCOUR D ELEGANCE WHEN Sunday October 22 TIME From 10 00am WHERE Como Park North Williams Rd North South Yarra COST TBC BRING sunscreen sunglasses refreshments BOOKING Chair picnic lunch Not required CONTACT Peter Dekker 04 2570 3899 petermelbs Wyahoo com CCCV are looking for assistance in judging the All Citro n Concour
36. he cabin in which the leather trim and alu minium inserts clearly confirm C Me tisse as belonging to the world of exceptional cars For truly exceptional passenger comfort each seat has independent air conditioning controls stamped into the leather door panels along with individual roof lighting 15 16 AUSTRALIA S C M tisse makes full use of its generous wheel base 3m The space provided for rear passengers 1s exceptional for this type of vehicle Knee room in particular corre THE Paris Motor SHow sponds to limousine standards With its leather trim the luggage compartment is coordinated with the passenger compartment In addition to the boot with its paral lelogram opening the passengers of C M tisse have two other compart ments behind the wheels to place the line of Citro n luggage designed exclusively for this concept REMARKABLE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE THAT RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT The intelligent design of C M tisse combines a diesel hybrid drivetrain optimised aerodynamics Q limited weight NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR As a result it is able to combine remarkable levels of performance with fuel economy and respect for the environment Diesel hybrid technology serving WWW the environ ment driving pleasure and safety C M tisse features a diesel hybrid drivetrain combining W A diesel combustion engine the V6 HDi
37. inted in Front Drive again All members should be aware that discrimina tion harassment victimisation and vilification are serious matters that are not only illegal under Austral ian law they unacceptable ethically within CCOCA Lots of A Tractions and lots of classified ads Relentless Leigh F Miles Editor D A z 3 CITRO N OWNERS COCA is hosting the 2007 French Car Festival on Sun day I I Feb I have obtained the services of professional Motor Show MC Pinky which prom ises to add an extra element of fun and MM Interest to the event Organising the ven ue food supplies and logistics has been a lot of work but I hope to soon be in a position to send a proposal to potential sponsors to offset some of the running costs In addition to the unending sup port I get from Ian I have had in valuable advice and encouragement from the Renault and Peugeot clubs with this event Meanwhile progress on 2008 Cit In has been held up by difficulties getting a meal venue and now we have a couple of options but also some significant issues to consider luckily we have made progress re garding accommodation and that now seems to be sorted as well as possible Ian and I have made three trips to Deniliquin the latest last Sunday I hope that by the time you Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS word around town is that you also need to be booking your ac commodation as there a number of other
38. lva Serge Doumergue John Greive Ruth Harrison ND Harwood John Hawke Peter Holland Alan Hurst Keith James Jean Pierre Jardel Roshan Jayasinghe Pred Kidd Rob Koffijberg David Law Ian MacDermott Graeme McDonald Andrew McDougall Mark McKibbin Leigh Miles Laurie Moers Michael Molesworth Derek Moore Dave Morrell Ronald Murray Mike Neil Richard Oates Robert Shackley Peter Simmenauer Lois Smart Robin Smith Lelvin Stribley Bruce Stringer Barry Teesdale Mark Vickery Brian Wade Rod Ward Hughie Wilson itro n in the temple of Brit ish motoring The idea was put forward by a representa tive from Beaulieu who was touring Alsace in the winter of 2004 2005 When the C4 was launched KZ a i the Schlumpf l Wy Collection at the Muse Fran ais de F Automobile in Mulhouse where the C4 is built housed an exhibition of 30 Brilliant Citro ns and it was this that led to the Art Of Citro n exhibition at Beaulieu On 3rd September the Citro n Car Club Traction Owners Club 2CV GB and the Citro n Spe Q And ENTHUSIASTS cials Club held a meeting at Beaulieu where the photos were taken In the vast entrance hall a C6 Cit ro ns new standard bearer reigns supreme A ring of jewels offsets the Marques new flagship vehicle an antique prototype 2 CV from 1939 a right hand drive Traction Avant from 1952 dubbed the Light IS and manufactured in Slough and two DSs The first is
39. ne sev eral times The voltage should stay at 12 volts when the engine is not cranking If the voltage drops below eight or nine volts while cranking or the engine will not crank any more suspect the battery If you suspect the battery and it is not very old charge it longer and test it again Low BATTERY DRAIN If the battery is draining overnight or over the course of a few days some device is still turned on and draining it To find the cause dis connect the negative battery connec tion Use your test light to jump the negative battery cable to the negative post on the battery If the light glows something is turned on Dis connect fuses and or circuits one by one until the light goes out Trace the circuit that was causing the light to glow to find which de vice is still on Dome lights trunk lights alternators and non fac a NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR ka 1 S CITRO N Q Owners L B tory accessory circuits are common causes of such drains Usually radio memories and dash clocks are not drains and will not make the light glow for this test ALTERNATOR OVER OR UNDERCHARGING Attach a voltmeter to a good ground and a good positive lead Usually the battery works best for this With the engine switched off the battery voltage should read 12 volts With the engine running the volt age should read 13 5 to 4 5 volts Below 13 5 volts usually signals a non working charging circuit
40. ng of batteries Aerodynamics optimised to com bine high standards of performance with respect for the environment Special emphasis was placed on the aerodynamics and flowing design of C M tisse these being key 17 AUSTRALIA S NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR Citro n values The objective was to enhance the vehicle s dynamics road manners and performance while showing respect for the en vironment THE Paris Motor SHOW Far from being a gratuitous styling exercise the forms of C M tisse combine visual appeal with dy namic efficiency C M tisse boasts a Cd of 0 30 obtained by its taut flowing lines as well as by a series of innovative features such as the enlarged air intakes at the front the flat underside of the car the two retractable rear airfoils and the rear fixed fin spoiler All these features play an active role in reducing aero dynamic drag and lift thus pushing the car to the ground and improving roadholding Limited weight for performance and fuel economy Particular efforts were made to reduce vehicle weight in order to achieve both performance and fuel wy economy With its car bon body and carbon trellis supporting the pow ertrain and front axle C M tisse weighs just 1 400kg batteries included A remarkable figure for a vehicle of this size The architecture of the diesel hy brid powertrain also contributes to this result The positioning of th
41. nt solution for easy access The doors rise up slightly on the roof a major obstacle when getting into extremely low vehicles to provide outstand ing accessibility The parallelogram boot opening also contributes to the overall looks of the car A driving position adapted to the driver The driving position takes full ad vantage of technological progress to integrate functions that allow the driver to concentrate fully on the road while also maximising driving pleasure The following equipment is pro vided A fixed centre steering wheel that brings the main comfort func tions and driving aids radio speed limiter on board computer light ing indicators and windscreen wiper within easy reach This lay out along with the steering wheel mounted gear paddles avoids any unnecessary movements on the part of the driver who is able to enjoy driving pleasure to the full a a S CITRO N Q OWNERS Control and start up buttons on the roof console reinforcing the sensation of being ME fighter jet D A driving position correspond ing to the optimum position of the driver s eye with a single height adjustment to match this point a suspended head restraint anchored to the roof and two rest electri cal functions to adjust the leather steering wheel and aluminium pedal assembly This innovative layout optimises the driving position while maintaining space for passengers in the back
42. o seven people in comfort All vehicle functions have been designed to ensure an easy pleasant and relaxed journey A wide angle panoramic windscreen for outstanding visibility and clar ity A front compartment of unclut tered design with an innovative driving position and the new 6 speed electronic gearbox system Class beating interior space and boot volume Original seat folding functions for quick and easy reconfiguration High standards of interior comfort for all passengers with generous space and outstanding thermal Q And ENTHUSIASTS acoustic and odour exclusion comfort Remarkable suspension comfort with the pneumatic rear suspen sion An easier safer drive with driving aids that are new to or rarely seen in the compact MPV segment Right from the first level of trim the C4 Picas 4 i Ksa a v 5 ULOISES so boasts s S AR i ae z ciTROEN Y I oa te 25 A le new features for on board comfort along with driving aids and safety functions Close attention has also been paid to the perceived quality of the passenger compartment The prestige interior materials are pleas ant to touch the chrome and gloss black are pleasant on the eye the paintwork is smooth and the grain of the dashboard and door panels is exceptionally fine Four responsive high perform ance engines are available from launch two petrol th
43. of Australia devel oped and published its policy on discrimination and har assment almost a decade ago It has CN DISCRIMINATION amp HARASSMENT been determined that we should take the opportunity to re publish the policy CCOCA S POSITION I FI RM Any form of discrimination harassment or victimisation is unacceptable ethically within CCOCA When people experience discrimination harassment or victimisation they cannot enjoy their membership of CCOCA or attendance at an event Z Such behaviours are banned under Club policy and Australian law W They can expose Club members to traumatic legal actions Discrimination harassment and victimisation can happen un intentionally because standards of behaviour are changing rapidly Behaviour which some might have put up with in the past can actually be unacceptable and even unlawful DO NOT MAKE MISTAKES THE LAW MAY NOT AL LOW FOR THEM S CITRO N Q Owners PERS ONAL DIFFERENCES ARE PROTECTED BY LAW Anti discrimination laws provide for bottom line guide lines on respecting important personal differences W Treating people differently and to their disadvantage on the basis of these personal char acteristics the grounds of discrimination can breach anti discrimination laws W The personal characteristics protected by law are Sex Pregnancy potential preg nancy Rac
44. other person which makes them feel offended in timidated or humiliated Y Harassment becomes poten tially unlawful when it is based in whole or part on any ground of discrimi nation eg sex sexual prefer ence disability or religion and a reasonable person would have anticipated it would offend humiliate or intimi date another person INTENT I IRRELEVANT UNDER LAW S CITRO N Q Owners hen it comes to the electrical system on a car many people shake their heads in despair Even experi enced mechanics can shy away from electrical work for fear of the unknown While some components do use computers and advanced circuitry solving most electrical problems just is not rocket science Using simple tools and some com mon sense it is possible to diag nose and solve nearly all electrical problems quickly and easily Among these tools are a test light a volt meter and a good understanding of electrical basics and common problems However when you go out to tackle an electrical problem remember that the generalizations in this article may not apply to your car you will be wise to consult a service manual for its specific elec trical information GOLDEN RULES AND THE Basics There are several golden rules for solving problems with automotive electrical systems Corrosion is the biggest reason for failure Wires do not fail Grounds connections and individual components fail regularly And in
45. pport of the Club Life members are Peter Boyle 2003 Jack Weaver 1991 Nance Clark 1984 GCONTRIBUTORS Contributors to this edition of Front Drive include Andrea Fisher and Rob Little DEADLINE The deadline for the next edition of Front Drive is Friday November 3 GITROENING CH PLATES Send your annual CH renewal ABOUT TO ARRANGE A CLASSIC HISTORIC PERMIT FOR YOUR CITRO N 3 CITRO N Q OWNERS GOMMITTEE Andrea Fisher 03 9874 1960 H president Wcitroenclassic org au PRESIDENT SECRETARY Ian Sperling 03 9874 1960 H secretary Ocitroenclassic org au Clare Hadaway 03 9598 6888 H treasurer A citroenclassic org au TREASURER Activities COORDINATOR Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 activities citroenclassic org au SPARE Parts OFFICER Rob Little 03 5823 1397 H spareparts citroenclassic org au PUBLICATION EDITOR Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 H editor citroenclassic org au COMMITTEE Persons Rod Ward 04 1330 2567 M Andrew McDougall 03 9486 4221 H FOR SPARE PARTS amp TOOLS CLUB SHOP For Citro n models memorabilia HA AND ENTHUSIASTS 3 Wes WALLAH Jeff Pamplin 03 9523 0210 H webwallah citroenclassic org au MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Mark McKibbin 03 9523 0210 H members Ocitroenclassic org au AOMC Liaison OFFICERS Ted Cross 03 9819 2208 H Russell Wade 03 9570 3486
46. ree years of ownership Good body Needs a re spray Fair interior Registered until December 2006 Runs well but steering rack has small leak No RWG 500 for quick sale Ring Peter 03 9521159 or 04 0138 3878 30 05 1963 Aw 6 Ami 6 lhd 1963 model registration AMI 6 66K genuine km rings recently replaced by David Gries New Xs all round new oil cooler and new battery Original upholstery Body gris leban to correspond A ku f Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS with the year of manufacture have owned the Ami for ten years The luxury and aerodynamics of this car compared to other A series is unquestionable Quiet and a joy BR to drive not to mention its curiosity and f more than usual fun factor Asking 12 000 Contact Carl Perrin Ph fax 08 9386 3268 04 1247 W 2527 M email S kaycarl eftel net au Additional photos available 30 03 LiGHT 15 Citro n Light 15 Slough built big boot wooden dash Prefer black with a good body and mechanically good running well with RWC Contact Jose 04 1242 8234 or email with picture rivimex optusnet 30 04 Bic Boot com au D SERIES TAILGATE Tailgate upper or less importantly the lower too for D series Safari I have one on the car but I m after a better one to take back to the metal Please ring Dominic on 04 1222 5720 or 03 9417 6108 not after 9pm 30 4 43 ore ere a een E
47. ring wheel 6 speed gearbox manual mode g RO N ke Owners 2 22 AUSTRALIA S Nati k EN Owners 2 AND ENTHUSIASTS 24 AUSTRALIA S controlled by steering wheel pad dles or fully automatic mode con trolled by a selection lever on the central column Directional headlamps Electrically adjustable steering wheel and pedal assembly Aluminium wheels with a central nut Citro n has two other new stars for its line up at 2006 Paris Motor Show with the Citro n C M tisse revealing the technology and designs that drives its engineers and stylists the Citro n C4 WRC revealing what World Champion Rally Driver S i im FW NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FoR bastien Loeb will be driving in 2007 and the Citro n C4 Picasso what its customers will be driving when it is launched in Australia in 2007 The Citro n C4 Picasso is clearly ANI from the same WY styling team that has pro duced the C M tisse with its combination of versatility and unique style while only Citro n s engineers could have provided such an advanced safe and economical form of transport With its extensive glass area and vast modular cabin the C4 Picasso becomes the first visiospace The unique styling driveability and original features of the C4 3 CITRO N Q OWNERS Picasso contribute to a comfort able and highly enjoyable ride This new people mover can carry up t
48. s Contact Peter Dekker to volunteer your services MONTHLY MEETING WHEN Wednesday October 25 TIME 8 00pm S CITRO N Q Owners WHERE Ground Pavilion cnr Chatham amp Guildford Rds Canterbury COSI Free BOOKING CONTACT Canterbury Sports Not required Leigh Miles 03 9888 7506 activities citroenclassic org au Come and join your Citro nist friends for an evening of chat news and views Leigh Miles will have visited the Citro n Conservatoire while in Paris and he will show pictures and tell stories of his European exploits Inaugurated at end November 2001 Le Conservatoire houses more than 300 Citro n models together with a range of objects and archives relating to the Marque s history Past present and future Officially inaugurated on 28 November 2001 this building is dedicated to the Marque Every single document and object under its roof Q2 And ENTHUSIASTS reflects the history of Citro n and carries the brand genes and values Inanimate objects Certainly not They all have a soul whether we are talking about the very first Type A or the ZX Rallye Raid a wind tunnel model or an item of furniture dating back to the time of Andr Citro n The storage section has an area of 5 000 m for the 300 vehicles collected _ by the Marqueand a smaller area for archives The 1 400 linear metres of shelving in Le Conservatoire provides housing for design office sketches and
49. s delivering improved fuel economy and lower pollutant emissions while also integrating the latest technological develop ments Positioned either side of the double chevron badge on the er PF f DAAA SINT IN 14 AUSTRALIA S radiator grille the headlamps are equipped with a row of LEDs that light up progressively depending on the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed This feature ensures excellent THE Paris Motor How lighting when driving on winding roads by night At the same time the Michelin tyres with their central wheel nuts contribute to the sport ing character of the coup More specifically the development of these tyres was integrated with the vehicle design process In order to optimise resistance to air and thus contribute to the vehicle s excellent drag coefficient Cd of 0 30 Spectacular door design and easy access C Me tisse implements a number of astonishing technical solutions par ticularly in terms of door design The first surprise is the presence of rear doors on a vehicle that is nevertheless the embodiment of a well designed coup e FW NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR The second lies in the ballet that takes place when the doors open extending an impressive welcome to passengers the front doors open gull wing style while the rear doors spin round Looking be yond the stun ning visual effect this is actually an efficie
50. y wiring harnesses usually do not hide connections 35 TECHNICAL TAUK 36 AUSTRALIA S TECHNICAL TALK under tape or other wrappings When tracing a problem follow the harness and verify that each connec tion is clean and functional Switches sensors light bulbs and microprocessors are all electrical components that are susceptible to failure Components with mov ing parts that generate or receive heat or that are exposed to water or other corrosives are the most likely to fail In almost all cases it is better to repair a factory circuit than to re wire around it Adding circuits for new accessories 1s one thing but do not change the way one left the fac tory Most factory electrical systems including much maligned Lucas systems were carefully designed by trained engineers and work perfectly well until corrosion or component failure sets in Shadetree mechanics who wire around factory circuits usually do so out of a lack of under standing They often take short cuts or make mistakes that can be danger ous read as will burn up a car TooLs NEEDED Given these common problems a 2volt test light is an essential tool to diagnose and trace an electrical failure directly to its cause A quality test light looks like an awl with a light bulb in the handle and a wire sticking out of the top It should A hi ay NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE For have a sharp point and an alligator clip
51. your existing mechanical system keeping the looks of your classic Car origina The systems are currently available for ID DS 2cv and derivatives Traction and SM models No maintenance EVER again Contact Ted Cross Phone Fax 03 9819 2208 03 9819 2208 0400 59 2208 ENTHUSIASTS 29 Mobile email ignition com au ted 123ignition com au oe 123 30 AUSTRALIA S mouth and Southampton the Beaulieu estate has maintained its timeless English style Dominated by the Victorian Gothic architecture of Palace House the ruins of a 13th century abbey lie in the rolling English garden The abbey was founded in 1204 when King John brother of Richard the Lionheart carved a portion from William the Conquerors New Hunting For est and gave it to a brotherhood of Cistercian monks In 1538 FW NATIONAL Y MAGAZINE FOR the Montagu family purchased the Beaulieu Estate More than four and a half centuries later the Montagus are still living there In 1952 the historical en w an unlike _ ly addition the Montagu Mo tor Museum a memorial to Britain s motoring achievements Lord Montagu of Beaulieu in tended the museum as a homage to his father a motoring pioneer In Britain A tad eccentric The family estate 1s anything but Citizen Kane s impregnable Xanadu Here visitors are welcome S CITRO N Q Owners In the space of a generation the museum acquir
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