Xantia - Faulty Accumulator ??

BonceChops · Post by **BonceChops** » 20 Dec 2003, 12:07

About 3 months ago I changed the accumulator and rear anti-sink sphere. The regulator had been clicking very often and the brakes felt a bit 'odd'. The car was also sinking after only a few hours. I found the accumulator totally flat, after changing it I found the rear end sinking more than the front. Replacing the anti-sink cured it. For the last couple of weeks the car has started to sink again and it takes a lot longer for the stop light to go out when I start it. This fault happens only a few hours after stopping the car. I think it is dropping more at he front than the rear.
Is this being caused by the new accumulator failing [?] Or do I have another problem this time [?]
Neil.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 20 Dec 2003, 16:48

Hi Neil -
Agree it's a bit odd behaviour on your Xantia.
Here is the link to my latest step-by-step fault tracing for the hydraulics system.
This procedure only means a couple of hours fiddling with greasy hands - no new parts untill you're certain :
The basics still applies to later type hydraulics systems :
http://citroenz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=340

BonceChops · Post by **BonceChops** » 21 Dec 2003, 16:22

Thanks I will have a look.
I do think it is the accumulator - except that I am not getting short time between clicks