Xantia Trait ?

Post by **DHallworth** » 08 Feb 2010, 18:52

I noticed on our V6 that if you boot it the back end squats right down and when you let off and maintain a constant speed it feels like the back of the car has shot up into mid air!

My girlfriends HDi Exclusive does it also.

It's reet annoying!

David.

deian · Post by **deian** » 08 Feb 2010, 21:33

maybe my xantia's have never had the softer ride working properly for me to experience this

falling-out-with-my-car · Post by **falling-out-with-my-car** » 08 Feb 2010, 23:23

Ive noticed my xantia estate takes a dive on the rear end after comming off the A14 after doing 70 ish at the top of the sliproad, whilst the rear end recovers and levels out again other drivers become distracted and look on in wonder of what is going on...lol

nigel.

XantiaDaveEire · Post by **XantiaDaveEire** » 09 Feb 2010, 00:16

Maybe im the only one who likes this then

it just reminds me of citroens quirky little ways

It happens alot more in my other xantia than in the one im driving now

red_dwarfers · Post by **red_dwarfers** » 09 Feb 2010, 19:03

Talking about Xantia traits, hands up who notices that their blower speed changes when braking?

Dommo · Post by **Dommo** » 09 Feb 2010, 20:22

red dwarfers - that sounds like an earthing problem doesn't it?

Post by **DHallworth** » 09 Feb 2010, 20:46

My girl friends HDi Exclusive heaters go faster when you brake but I've never had the inclination to find out why!!

I'm doing a few jobs on it tomorrow so I might plug it into the Lexia and see if there's anything kicking around on the ECU codes.

David.

Toby_HDi · Post by **Toby_HDi** » 09 Feb 2010, 21:28

Kev, yes

My HDi did it and my Activa does. I've seen it mentioned here before but can't recall what the explaination was.

Funnily enough I was going to mention this myself

Post by **xantia_v6** » 09 Feb 2010, 22:01

After 5 years of ownership, I noticed this same thing last week. Maybe it only happens in cold weather? (heater fan speeding up when brake applied)

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 09 Feb 2010, 22:03

Toby_HDi wrote:I've seen it mentioned here before but can't recall what the explaination was.

Sucking in more air increases the internal pressure which weighs the car down, thus helping to slow you down.

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 09 Feb 2010, 22:11

That`s a good explanation Xac. When air builds up in cabin you come to a halt at the lights. You lower the window and look over to car in next lane enquiringly. As they lower their window thinking you require attention you say......."Oh did you fart too"........

addo · Post by **addo** » 09 Feb 2010, 22:21

I've also noticed that my estate jumps forward when the lights go green.

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 09 Feb 2010, 22:34

In other news, electronics work by having smoke trapped inside. I know this because I've had electronics where the smoke has escaped and not worked afterwards.

Toby_HDi · Post by **Toby_HDi** » 09 Feb 2010, 23:18

Its ok Xac, you can buy smoke to replace the smoke you lost...

Post by **myglaren** » 10 Feb 2010, 07:16

Toby_HDi wrote:Its ok Xac, you can buy smoke to replace the smoke you lost...

Yep - here