Hi all i am new to the site and a new citroen c5 owner.
I have a problem that someone i hope will be able to help me with.
I need to drain and refill the suspension fluid system as the last person used the wrong fluid.
I know it has to be LDS fluid but do not how to do the job i.e. draining the system refilling the system where the bleed nipples are and do i need to pressurise the system after.
THANKS in advance
p.s i might not be able to reply for the next few weeks as i am on holiday but thanks for the help (if any)
help required with suspension fluid
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Welcome to the forum terold.
Unfortunately this is not the simple affair that it is with a Xantia or previous model Citroen.
There are a system of valves that can only be operated with a Lexia and the system has to be pressurised using a Lexia too.
If you have a recommended specialist in your locality I would entrust the work to them if they have a Lexia to operate the valves.
What did they put in instead of LDS? If it has been in a while it may be prudent to change the seals as they could have been impaired by the incorrect fluid.
Unfortunately this is not the simple affair that it is with a Xantia or previous model Citroen.
There are a system of valves that can only be operated with a Lexia and the system has to be pressurised using a Lexia too.
If you have a recommended specialist in your locality I would entrust the work to them if they have a Lexia to operate the valves.
What did they put in instead of LDS? If it has been in a while it may be prudent to change the seals as they could have been impaired by the incorrect fluid.