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Probably been done before, but the suspension in my 98 1.9 td xantia has gone hard. Can anyone point me in the right direction for advice please. Thanks. :D
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Post by CitroJim »

Hi Yorkie,

Has it suddenly happened or has it been gradual? A gradual deterioration in ride will be down to the spheres loosing pressure.

If it has happened suddenly and your Xantia is either a VSX or Exclusive with Hydractive suspension, then this points to a problem with the Hydractive system.

Are both ends of the car hard?
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think it has been gradual, cant really tell! think it is just the front end. car is just a 1.9td lx estate.
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Spheres would be the best thing to try first. They're only cheap now, about £18 the last ones I bought.
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Spoke to a garage and they have said that the front spheres need replacing. Anyone got a good contact number for said items?


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