Xantia drops LEFT side only

[Stickyfinger]

Says it all, she has dropped by about 2 inches on the Left side only over 3 days

Is this a sign of the leaking electrovalve (still to discover which one)

[xantia_v6]

I think it is probably an Activa thing, the basic hydroactive suspension has a path to equalise left and right. An internally leaky hydroactive valve does not usually cause sinking.

[Stickyfinger]

was thinking that as it stays up and the ram side, maybe I also have another problem then

[DickieG]

Activa's drop on the left side when parked, normal for the supposedly (not so) level car!

[wurlycorner]

:think:
If the ram side of the car is ok but the other side has dropped (presumably this is with the engine running?) my guess would be that there is no/low pressure in the front suspension itself and it is actually the ram that is lifting the car (I think this is what is wrong with the back end on my Activa, TBC...).

I'd suggest getting it up on the ramp and checking the front height corrector clamp is tight/not slipped and then try adjusting that, as a simple starter...

[Stickyfinger]

It is when shut down after a day/two that it drops about 2 inchs on the non ram side, same amount of drop frnt/back

[wurlycorner]

Ah right, so yep, main suspension pressure leaking off while the activa side is remaining pressurised.