C5 suspension height

the2ems · Post by **the2ems** » 04 Aug 2010, 20:26

Hi, I recently had a problem with the suspension on my 2005 C5 saloon. The suspension had been working perfectly, when I decided to show a friend how the hight could be adjusted. I put it into the high position, then the low, then back to normal, but it would not rise to the normal position. I tried several positions to no avail, and also tried disconnecting the battery in the hope that it would reset. Reluctantly I booked it in to my local Citroen dealer, expecting a huge repair bill. But all they found was a blown fuse. I collected the car today, and it now goes up and down as it should, but it seems to ride too high in the normal position, and doesn't "settle down" when parked, and the engine switched off.
Before I go back to the dealer, does anyone know what the normal height measurements should be.

Thanks

jimleshed · Post by **jimleshed** » 05 Aug 2010, 09:36

Ive got a feeling they may be in the owners handbook?
But if you do a search on this site I am sure you'll find the answer - I've seen a few threads on this I think...

the2ems · Post by **the2ems** » 05 Aug 2010, 11:25

jimleshed wrote:Ive got a feeling they may be in the owners handbook?
But if you do a search on this site I am sure you'll find the answer - I've seen a few threads on this I think...

There are a couple of pages which explain the height controls, and what each height is for. Also the maximum permitted speed in each height, but I can't find any actual dimensions/measurements.

Post by **myglaren** » 05 Aug 2010, 17:09

Have a look at this file: http://ftp.psyborg.rpg.pl/biuletyny/
The relevant one is (2005) C5_C8, sections 317~321.

the2ems · Post by **the2ems** » 05 Aug 2010, 17:24

myglaren wrote:Have a look at this file: http://ftp.psyborg.rpg.pl/biuletyny/
The relevant one is (2005) C5_C8, sections 317~321.

Wow, very technical information. Will need a little time to work out how to use it. Thanks.