Citaerobics shows lazy backside

rbruce1314 · Post by **rbruce1314** » 18 May 2005, 16:20

Did aerobics today for first time in a while. Small quirk appeared as follows (car is as below)
Up to high-no problem
Down to low-no problem
Up to intermediate-fine
Back to low-fine
BUT..going from low to auto back refuses to rise.
go to intermediate and back comes up only when in inter. Once there it stays.
HOWEVER if after going from low to auto you drive off with back low [:0] it comes up within a few metres and behaves perfectly.
No other problems: all rear height correctors etc sprayed to death with WD40: lever moves freely.
Do I have a problem or is the car just sulking because it is not being used all that much at present? [8)]

macaroni · Post by **macaroni** » 18 May 2005, 16:24

No idea, but what is the difference between low and auto? Is that just an estate thing?

peter1138 · Post by **peter1138** » 18 May 2005, 16:48

I think he's confusing auto with normal

rbruce, are you on the foot brake when doing that? That would stop the rear coming up until you move off (well, release the brake) but then it would also affect the other height changes...

macaroni · Post by **macaroni** » 18 May 2005, 16:51

OK, well he mentions 4 positions, are there 4?

rbruce1314 · Post by **rbruce1314** » 18 May 2005, 17:32

Auto- automatic height adjustment i.e. normal!
No- not foot on brake- in fact out of car watching to see what if any thing is going on

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 18 May 2005, 17:39

Before you dig yourself down into more or less academic problems :
When engine is runing, car in normal height :
does the rear compensate for any noticeable load applied (like your bodyweight) ?
- and does it in fact compensate back again if you jump out ?
If it does so within 30-60 seconds - all is fine.
(note : 60 seconds is reallly a long time waiting. You start to think the system does not work !)

rbruce1314 · Post by **rbruce1314** » 18 May 2005, 17:55

does the rear compensate for any noticeable load applied (like your bodyweight) ?
Yes
- and does it in fact compensate back again if you jump out ?
And Yes
If it does so within 30-60 seconds - all is fine.
Great- but it didnt do this before

Post by **Thunderbird** » 18 May 2005, 20:35

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I have exactly the same problem with my Xantia, but on the front suspension. I have changed LHM but problem remained. I will now try hydraflush. I believe the cause is dirty tubes and other suspension parts. I will let you know the results of the operation then.

Rostami · Post by **Rostami** » 18 May 2005, 21:06

Thunderbird,~
Where will you buy the hydraflush from? Citro? Any clue to the price?
Thanks!

Post by **Thunderbird** » 18 May 2005, 21:42

Rostami,
I haven't bought it yet. Citroen at Lisbon does not have it.
Next, I will try TOTAL Portugal. Probably they won't have it either.
The solution then will be to buy it from a more serious country, like Spain... [:D]
Take care
TB

Post by **Thunderbird** » 18 May 2005, 22:21

Rost,
Good news - I've contacted TOTAL and they said it can be arranged. [:p]
The price is 40€ plus IVA for a 5 liter can.
They've ordered 4 cans especially for me! (altough I will only take one). I will pick it next week.
Seek and you shall find!... [:D]

Rostami · Post by **Rostami** » 19 May 2005, 15:41

Thunderbird,
The price is on the high side but I guess its not excessive.
My citro mechanic is looking for cheaper sources.
How come citroen doesnt sell it?

Post by **Thunderbird** » 19 May 2005, 16:10

Rostami,
Citroen doesn't sell it because it is not a very good company. [:(]
They do not have serious politics of training their mechanics (maybe in other countries it's different).
Citroen mechanics over here spoil more than they fix. It is very dangerous to live the car on their hands.
Most members on this forum could give lessons on HP suspension to them! [8D]

Rostami · Post by **Rostami** » 19 May 2005, 16:42

Well,
I am not at all surprised with what you say.
In Coimbra/Porto region citro is also a big MESS. What ever they touch, they ruin. Its a little fatalistic thing to say, but usually true...Fortunately I have a good friend who is an independant citro mechanic. Citro guys from all over the country normally call him for help!

xantiaBFY · Post by **xantiaBFY** » 20 May 2005, 08:08

sorry to butt in....its the same thing here.The authorise dealer is more damaging than good.[}:)]