The gearbox pictured below is a 20CD22 from a Mk1 Saxo VTR with serial number: 0608389 Saxo 20CD22 gearbox ratios Input Shaft Output Shaft Ratios 1st = 12 teeth 41 teeth 3.42 2nd = 20 teeth 39 teeth 1.95 3rd = 28 teeth 38 teeth 1.52

The alternator is a very important component of the engine. It's function is to charge the battery whilst the engine is running, meaning that any energy consumed by having the headlights turned on, heater blower running, etc will be put back into the battery whilst you drive. Like many other components on your Saxo, at some point or other the...

Your rear brake pads tend to be the ones that get neglected... often only being remembered about just before, or just after MOT time. Changing the rear pads is actually a very simple task, so fear not! Getting Started... STEP # 1 Firstly, jack up the rear of your car with a trolley jack or alternative, then make the area safe for...

The coolant temperature sensor has two functions: • it informs the ECU of the coolant temperature in the cooling circuit and therefore the temperature of the engine, • it transmits the coolant temperature information to the temperature gauge on the control panel for non multiplexed vehicles. The ECU uses the coolant temperature...

This sensor is mounted on the exhaust manifold, at the inlet to the catalytic converter and permanently supplies a voltage to the ECU representing the oxygen content of the exhaust gases. It has a green 4 way connector. Two of these four connector pins supply current to the sensor's internal heater. The other two provide a voltage from the sensor...

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The ECU is responsible for controlling the "coolant temperature warning" LED when the temperature reaches a critical level (risk of damaging the engine). To perform this function, a coolant temperature thermocontact switch is used. This is mounted directly into the engine block as it can be more reactive in the event of loss of coolant. The...

Overview The inlet air pressure sensor is a new generation sensor and incorporates the inlet air temperature sensor. The inlet air pressure sensor constantly measures the pressure in the inlet manifold as well as the temperature of the engine inlet air. It is supplied with +5V by the ECU when the ignition is switched on. Inlet air...

A series of articles on how to recondition a Citroen Saxo MA gearbox. Through this series of guides I walk you through how I managed to recondition a 20CD22 gearbox with pictures for almost every step of the process and with instructional videos. The guides cover all of the steps needed to fully recondition a gearbox including and overview and...