C5 Suspension
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C5 Suspension
Please help me im getting no where with the dealers.
My C5 exclusive has devolved a fault with its suspension. It came up on the dash with the service light and 'Suspension fault max 55mph' and over the past week the suspension has got lower and to the point now where its is catching speed bumps.
The level buttons inside the car do not raise or lower the car now the fault is displayed.
I refused to pay the dealer £80 just to plug it into their diagnostic machine and opted for an interdependent garage who charge £20.
The fault code was C1141 - Body height sensor front not categorized
I have called several dealers stating this fault code and every single one has refused to do any repairs until they have diagnosed the fault themselves as they do not believe it could be this sensor. They have also all said they would need the car for at least a day to diagnose the fault and at £95 per hour i think they are taking the p**s (excuse my language) but im getting really annoyed with the dealers just trying to squeeze unnecessary repairs to make money.
My C5 exclusive has devolved a fault with its suspension. It came up on the dash with the service light and 'Suspension fault max 55mph' and over the past week the suspension has got lower and to the point now where its is catching speed bumps.
The level buttons inside the car do not raise or lower the car now the fault is displayed.
I refused to pay the dealer £80 just to plug it into their diagnostic machine and opted for an interdependent garage who charge £20.
The fault code was C1141 - Body height sensor front not categorized
I have called several dealers stating this fault code and every single one has refused to do any repairs until they have diagnosed the fault themselves as they do not believe it could be this sensor. They have also all said they would need the car for at least a day to diagnose the fault and at £95 per hour i think they are taking the p**s (excuse my language) but im getting really annoyed with the dealers just trying to squeeze unnecessary repairs to make money.
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Re: C5 Suspension
Have you checked the level of the LDS in the reservoir?
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Re: C5 Suspension
And where in the world are you....
And what type of C5, engine, year, body
See the list of places we have been happy with.. http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... m.php?f=15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And what type of C5, engine, year, body
See the list of places we have been happy with.. http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... m.php?f=15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: C5 Suspension
I wonder if this might help?;
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 56736&hili" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 56736&hili" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
James
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Re: C5 Suspension
Sorry in the UK Yorkshire
Its an 08 C5 VTR+ Exclusive 2 HDI Saloon 72k miles
I cannot fine any lists on the internet that have this code on, have you heard of this code before?
Its an 08 C5 VTR+ Exclusive 2 HDI Saloon 72k miles
I cannot fine any lists on the internet that have this code on, have you heard of this code before?
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Re: C5 Suspension
Thanks for the info but the car will not lift up so would not be able to try this.Hell Razor5543 wrote:I wonder if this might help?;
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 56736&hili" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: C5 Suspension
I wonder if the adjuster has failed, or popped its dog-bone clip off. The problem is getting to have a look.
James
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ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
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Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
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Re: C5 Suspension
If it is anything like a Xantia (I know, the Xantia is mechanical control while the C5 is electronic control) there should be a clamp on the anti-roll bar, a linkage, and then the height adjuster. The problem is that on a Xantia it is mounted down on the back of the front sub frame, so you have to get the car up high and supported to have a look, and, as you say, your C5 doesn't want to do that!
The best thing to do is to wait for somebody who is C5 knowledgeable to read this and offer better advise than mine.
The best thing to do is to wait for somebody who is C5 knowledgeable to read this and offer better advise than mine.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Re: C5 Suspension
have you viewed the FCF DIS-LEXIA owners list to see if there is one local'ish to you, as they might plug there's into your ooou la la for a or three
link below
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 19&t=29178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
link below
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 19&t=29178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards, malcolm.
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current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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Re: C5 Suspension
£95 an hour? Are you sure you're in Yorkshire and not Knightsbridge?
How did you check the fluid level?
Can you hear the motor/pump running?
Have you checked the relevant fuses?
Always try a search as most topics have been covered on here. Different age car maybe, but the problems could be the same:-
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=46441" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How did you check the fluid level?
Can you hear the motor/pump running?
Have you checked the relevant fuses?
Always try a search as most topics have been covered on here. Different age car maybe, but the problems could be the same:-
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=46441" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Rick.
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Sometimes the change doesn't work.
2013 Citroen DS 5 D/Sport
2007 Renault Clio Campus sport. 1.2l
Sometimes the change doesn't work.
Re: C5 Suspension
Have you tried to use the diagnostics manuals from service.citroen.com?
One hour subscription is €5.20, or €23 for 1 day.
One hour subscription is €5.20, or €23 for 1 day.
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Re: C5 Suspension
I have checked all the fluids except the steering fluid as it is housed in a black plastic and it states on it pressurized
If im correct the pump on the left hind side at the front, i can hear it turning and feel it vibrating and it is still running for about 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off.
I have a work college (PCV fitter) having a look over a pit tomorrow to see if he can see anything visibly wrong.
If im correct the pump on the left hind side at the front, i can hear it turning and feel it vibrating and it is still running for about 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off.
I have a work college (PCV fitter) having a look over a pit tomorrow to see if he can see anything visibly wrong.
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