Hydractive system diagram ?????

HDI · Post by **HDI** » 01 Nov 2010, 12:58

OK, I can't find a good link to show the Hydractive system layout and operating scheme. Can anyone help please ?
Also, will my Xantia 2 have Hydractive 1 or 2 ?

Toby_HDi · Post by **Toby_HDi** » 01 Nov 2010, 13:04

There is a guide in the form of a PDF available for download...

Citroen Technical Guide

A wealth of information in there with the diagrams you're after.

Your Xantia will have Hydractive 2.

steelcityuk · Post by **steelcityuk** » 02 Nov 2010, 14:41

Relatively few Xantias have Hydractive suspension whereas most (all?) UK XMs had it as standard so you may find more info out on a XM forum depending on what you want to know.

Is that OK Jim?

Steve.

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 02 Nov 2010, 15:08

I think the XM Layout is different to Xantia, though the same systems. Possibly pipework.. this could be due to the fact that XM's kept "Sinking" Systems till quite late... were as the Xantia switched to Anti sink in 1994 ish.. The XM didn't change to anti sink till around 1997 rest of range, though the 2.5td I beleve got anti sink first in 1996.

Paul

Post by **CitroJim** » 02 Nov 2010, 18:10

steelcityuk wrote: Is that OK Jim?

'Course it is Steve

Generally, the only Xantias to have Hydractive were the VSX and Exclusive models along with the Activa. All V6 models were Hydractive.

All were Hydractive II and not to be confused with the early XM Hydractive I. Later XM Hydractive II is very similar...

As said, the Citroen Technical Guide explains it very well indeed...

steelcityuk · Post by **steelcityuk** » 02 Nov 2010, 23:16

It was ownership of the Xantia Exclusive that lead to XMs. The better thing about Xantia Hydraulics is the better placement of spheres, mainly the anti sink..

Steve.