Hi there[:)], new to the forum, good to know that's there's a decent place that can help me out with any problems that I may encounter with my recent purchase a 92 XM 2.0i AUTO.
Just one to start with regarding sports/auto selection....
am permantly in sports mode even when auto is selected. Having looked at the service record I know that the four corner spheres were re-gased 18 months ago, it has been suggested that the problem could be with the two central spheres that regulate the other four. I spoke to a chap who says he can replace both of these spheres (parts & labour) for £114. I don't mind paying this amount if it's going to solve the problem, but this seems quite alot of money to part with without knowing whether it is definitely the cause of the problem.
Is there any way of checking??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
THANKS TONY
XM SPHERES
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You can find some information here:
http://www.tramontana.co.hu/citroen/sus ... suspn.html
Unfortunately, I do not have any other pieces of advice - I decided at the very last second to pick up BX instead of XM.
http://www.tramontana.co.hu/citroen/sus ... suspn.html
Unfortunately, I do not have any other pieces of advice - I decided at the very last second to pick up BX instead of XM.
The HA system is kept in "sports" (hard suspension) mode whenever the speed is more than 30mph - maybe even at lower speeds depending on other circumstances. Please note that whatever you select the switch to be - the computer ALWAYS override if necessary.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
In hard mode the center spheres are NOT connected - i.e. not used.
Only at low (cruising) speed the center spheres are connected.
AFAIR the soft mode is maintained approx 1 minute after engine shut-off - then the system automatically reverts to the default hard mode.
As long as the car is at standstill with engine idle the system will maintain the soft mode.
The suspension should then feels softer if there is any pressure left in the center spheres - by the usual jerking test.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
In hard mode the center spheres are NOT connected - i.e. not used.
Only at low (cruising) speed the center spheres are connected.
AFAIR the soft mode is maintained approx 1 minute after engine shut-off - then the system automatically reverts to the default hard mode.
As long as the car is at standstill with engine idle the system will maintain the soft mode.
The suspension should then feels softer if there is any pressure left in the center spheres - by the usual jerking test.
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by AndersDK</i>
The HA system is kept in "sports" (hard suspension) mode whenever the speed is more than 30mph - maybe even at lower speeds depending on other circumstances. Please note that whatever you select the switch to be - the computer ALWAYS override if necessary.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
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Wouldn't a 92 XM be Hydractive 1 ? In which case the "sports" mode is just an "always firm" button, unlike Hydractive 2 where in either mode the computer still chooses the mode but the thresholds change...
Regards,
Simon
The HA system is kept in "sports" (hard suspension) mode whenever the speed is more than 30mph - maybe even at lower speeds depending on other circumstances. Please note that whatever you select the switch to be - the computer ALWAYS override if necessary.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
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Wouldn't a 92 XM be Hydractive 1 ? In which case the "sports" mode is just an "always firm" button, unlike Hydractive 2 where in either mode the computer still chooses the mode but the thresholds change...
Regards,
Simon
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Mandrake</i>
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by AndersDK</i>
The HA system is kept in "sports" (hard suspension) mode whenever the speed is more than 30mph - maybe even at lower speeds depending on other circumstances. Please note that whatever you select the switch to be - the computer ALWAYS override if necessary.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
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Wouldn't a 92 XM be Hydractive 1 ? In which case the "sports" mode is just an "always firm" button, unlike Hydractive 2 where in either mode the computer still chooses the mode but the thresholds change...
Regards,
Simon
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by AndersDK</i>
The HA system is kept in "sports" (hard suspension) mode whenever the speed is more than 30mph - maybe even at lower speeds depending on other circumstances. Please note that whatever you select the switch to be - the computer ALWAYS override if necessary.
In other words : the sports mode is not really any different - other than the hard suspension is preferred by computer a bit more often.
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Wouldn't a 92 XM be Hydractive 1 ? In which case the "sports" mode is just an "always firm" button, unlike Hydractive 2 where in either mode the computer still chooses the mode but the thresholds change...
Regards,
Simon
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