1981 Citroen CX check engine

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CHECKING THE PETROL PRESSURE USING APPARATUS 4005-T
Install apparatus 4005-T as shown above.
Disconnect reservoir return line from the carburettor and fit plug A on by-pass union ( 1 1.
Unscrew knurled knob B by approximately one and a half turns.
Start the engine
a) Check pressure of petrol at nil output :
b
c -Fully screw down knurled knob B and read the stabilized pressure on the pressure gouge which should
be 325
mbors ( 47 psi ) maximum.
Check the proper sealing of the pump return valve
-Stop the engine. There should be no sudden drop in pressure
Check the proper sealing of the carburettor needle valve :
- Unscrew knurled plug B and start the engine. Let it run for a few minutes.
-Stop theengine.
There should be no sudden drop in pressure.
= Remove apportus 4005=T and fit to carburettor the tank supply and return pipes (after having removed plug A 1:
CHECKING THE PUMP FOR LEAKS
- Close the pump return pipe.
-- Blow compressed air under pressure of 800 mbar
( 11.6 psi ) into Suction tube.
Immerse pump in a container filled with clean
petrol.
There should be no sign of dny leak.
Work on petrol gauge sender unit :
To work on the petrol gouge sender unit it is
necessary to drain the tank (drain plug 1, and
~emcwe it. It is held by double strap fixed by
nut (2 1.
Tightening of nut (2) = 15 mN ( 1.; m.kg )
( 10 3/4 ft.lb ).

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M 20/616 M 22/617
M 23/623
ENGINES
1. Checking the dwell angle :
a) L’siep n SC,, 0, /C‘d‘,V gmg’s
Adjust the clearonce at the contact points to 0.40
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The closing angle must be 55’ ? 2’30’
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The DWELL
ratio must be 61 i 3 .’ .‘.
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2.
Checking the distributor timing :
i Disconnect the vacuum advance correction on 2350
cc engines M 23/623 )
a) hi,,c o \/robe lo,,,/~
Connect the H.T. lead from the strobe lamp
to the H T lead for No 1 cylinder at the dis-
tributor cop. Shine the strobe onto the fly-
wheel ( 1 ).through opening (( a P)
Run the engine at idling speed 850 +o 900
rpm ( Torque converter : 700 to 7x) rpm ).
Read off the advance on flywheel [ 1 ) in line
with fixed mark (< b 8). It must be 10 i 1
before T.D.C , , <,//or, v,or& S< < /> ,,
If not, slacken nut ( 2 ) and rotate distributor
to ohtoin this condition. Tighten nut (2) from
1.9 to 2.1 daNm ( 13.5 to 15 ft.lb ).
Stop the engine.
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TECALEMIT
Model Tecamatic 30, SOURIAU,
models 1615.01, 1625-01 or 1256.61.
RABOTTI. model Robofast 103.
( These models are mentioned in the Equipment
and Repair Materials manual, OI in the green
Tools and Equipment Bulletins 1.
This method is recommended for its speed, its
precision and the ease with which it is carried
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Connect the 12-pin plug of the test-bench to the
corresponding socket on the diagnostic wiring
harness of the vehicle. makiug sure the
irrhibifor is litlrd rorwc~ly.
Run the engine at idling speed.
Read out the advance ( rma>rksha// drFwvs , on
the test-bench. It must be lo” + 1:. If not.
slacken nut (2) ond rotate the distributor to
obtain this condition.
Tighten nut (2 1 from 1.9 to 2.1 daNm ( 13.5
to 15 ft.lb 1.
Stop the engine.
Connect the YOCUU~ advance correction on 2350 cc
engines ( M 23/623 ).

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If CI strobe lamp 01 a diagnosis test bench ore not available. adjusting the distributor timing may be carried out
using LT test lamp. with the engine at static advance point. ( See Chapter III, pages 4 and 5 ).
3. Check the spark regularity :
tisiag n s/robe Imp :
With the distributor timing properly odj.usted ( loi ? 1’ at 850 ?- 50 rpm or 700 ? 50 rpm for torque converter 1,
the advance point must remain within 2”.
1’s;~~ n dinpi,osfir /cs/-hozrh :
The start of opening, or the dwell angle value of the contact breaker ( according to the type of test-bench used )
should not vary by more than 2’ on each boss of the cam.
If this is not the case the rotor clrm 01 the contact breaker bock-plate ore faulty
The distributor must be reconditioned or replaced. II. CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE DISTRIBUTOR ON A TEST-BENCH
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1. Checking the condition of the contacts :
Check the voltage drop across the contacts ( contacts closed ) under a voltage of 12 volts. using a test-bench.
The voltage drop should be 0.2 volts max.
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2. Checking the centrifugal advance curve :
a) Note the advance in stages for steadily increasing engine speeds from 0 to 3000 rpm. and for steadily
decreasing engine speeds from 3000 rpm to 0, t~/~kjj/$ SII~L’
the irirwasc, or d~,rrc~as~’ is c-o~~ti~ootl.5.
These points must fall within the shaded area of the curve.
b) To a certain extent. it is possible to correct the advance curve, by altering the tension of the springs for
the centrifugal weights To obtain this condition, slightly bend (
iv t/1(, np1)ro/)riotc, ciirectioll J the securing
brackets for the springs, or replace them.
IY NOTE : If luminous spots are produced outside the four normal positions at speeds under 3000 rpm. make
5 sure the contact points are clean and if necessary make sure the test-bench battery is fully charged. before
U replacing the contact-breaker unit. the spring of which may have weakened.
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r 3. Checking the spark regularity :
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Whatever the speed of rotation, the angular difference of the four opening positions of the points must n.ot
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z 4. Ch k’ ec rng and adjusting the dwell angle :
Run the distributor at a steady speed, and check that the dwell angle is equal ;o 55’ ? 2”30’. If this is not the
case, adjust the contact breaker to obtain this condition.
5. Checking the ignition condenser :
With the contact points open. measure the capacity of the condenser; This value must be 0.30 i 0.03 wF.
If this is not the case. replace the condenser.
6. Check the vacuum advance curve :
This check is carried out at a constant rpm of 200, with no centrifugal advance.
Check the points of the increasing curve. and the decreasing curve. If the vacuum capsule has n hathcr.
it will be necessary to blank it off during this check.

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gently tighten nut ( 1 )
c) Switch on ignition
Connect a test lamp to earth and to the G RUP B)
terminal of the ignition coil.
Turn the distributor until the exact moment
when the indicator lamp liqhts up.
At this point the distributor is al the static
advance point.
Switch off the ignition.
Tighten nut ( 1 ) from 19 to 21 mN ( 1.9 to
2.1 m kq 1 ( 13 l/2 to 15 ft.lb 1.
Fit distributor cap and secure it
Fit sparking plug in cylinder No 1 2. Checking the ignition timing using a stroboscopic
Imp or (I test-bench
( See chapter I,, page 1 i.