Activa rear suspension problem

ActivaV6uk · Post by **ActivaV6uk** » 16 Dec 2004, 18:35

Hi
I seem to have a problem with my newest car in that the suspension was fine until yesterday then suddenly the back only has 2 options... up and down the front although jerky seems to be acting normally.
After about 10 minutes of citrobics the car started to rise at the front much better than before but the back is still having problems, when the car trys to rise at the back it comes up slowly generally the drivers side first then the passenger side (about 10 degrees differences but they both rise together). then when the car should stop rising there is a bang and the back hits the floor (made me jump I can tell you!)the car then doesn’t try and raise the back at all until you change the height setting.
I have 2 thoughts but haven’t had time to check either... 1 the fluid I would think is probably original and therefore needs replacing 2 the rear height corrector is either faulty or has managed to separate its self from its mounts...
Any other ideas are welcome...
Andy

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 16 Dec 2004, 21:28

Andy. My guess is the HC has finally said enough is enough. It is the differing rates of rise across the car that puzzles.
Also check your trailing arm bearings are OK. Are the wheels upright when veiwed from behind? They should be | | and not / or \
A get out and get under job I suspect but please take precautions against suspension collapse.