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A strange one this: after a short while, 10 mins or so, the lumbar support on my drivers seat starts to go haywire. It seems to push forward in the centre although when I check the memory nothing has changed. I'm trying to find out whether this is pneumatic or mechanical and don't fancy stripping the seat down as I can't see how to achieve this without doing some serious damage. Any ideas please, or is there a simple solution like disabling the lumbar support function? Many thanks

Interesting point Martin; Does anybody else know?? You describe a 'thrumming' noise which is very accurate, it does indeed sound as if a wheel bearing is on its way out although on my car the noise starts from as low as 20mph and then remains at the same level regardless of speed, which is not consistent with a wheel bearing. Anyway it can't be my wheel bearing, since I've just had it changed, even though when removed the original was absolutely fine. Oh well!! Cheers, Derek

Hi Mike and thanks for the comments I haven't compared to new, no but the noise is far more noticeable than on any other car I've owned. I have to conclude that it must be an inherent fault that is exaggerated with 19 inch wheels. Incidentally the car was fitted with these when I bought it as the previous owner who bought the car new must have specced them although standard fitment on my car is 18 inch anyway. Air pressures are fine thanks. My rear tyres will need to be replaced soon so I'm researching a super quiet tyre which I can then swap onto the fronts in due course. Strange that if it is just road noise then why is there no appreciable noise from the rear?? It has to be to do with noise transmission through the front drive train/steering/suspension somewhere. Such a shame because the car is so quiet otherwise. Cheers, Derek

Thanks for your comments Mike; I'm in Yorkshire UK, and yes, the noise is very much dependant on road surface, but there is clearly a fundamental issue for the inevitable road noise to be transmitted into the car so badly. My latest tyres are alleged to be among the quietest available but I guess the issue is not helped by my 19 inch wheels. Not sure if I can justify replacing all wheels and tyres in the hope that this might resolve the problem though. Incidentally been in touch with Citroen UK who suggested I go to my local dealer. Not really the answer I was looking for!! Cheers, Derek

I have a mk 3 tourer on 19 inch wheels and recently changed front tyres for very expensive Michelins. Road noise was unbearable so have since changed tyres again but with very little improvement. In desperation car has been to my local specialist who agrees something is not right but can't find anything wrong. He even changed front wheel bearing as a precaution although the original was found to be fine. Has anybody found the cause or a cure please?