C4Gp Gearbox/esp Problem

[Lee wilkinson]

hello I hope someone can help, my car (c4gp '56 reg) developed a rattle which I assumed was gearbox related although the egs box changed gear fine, it sounded from that region. Anyway now the esp warning light comes on and now when it changes gear the car lurches left then right almost like drive is being swapped from side to side? Please help?? Thankyou in advance. Lee. Edited January 2, 2016 by Lee wilkinson

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

I am not sure I can help but do you think the splines on a drive shaft in a cv joint is worn so that it is slipping ? Is it worse going round a bend ? Does the esp light just come on for a short time as though the esp is being activated or is it on all the time ?

[Lee wilkinson]

Hi Paul, thankyou for you're reply. The esp flashes intermittently but I had the tracking done today thinking the pulling was something to do with that but after that it got worse and the message on the dash said 'esp fault/inactive'

It's a 2 litre diesel with high documented mileage so I suppose it could have worn the shafts out. I'll look into that on Monday thankyou.

[Simple]

You probably are right, but I would also advise that you check all the sub-frame and steering rack bolts, you may have something loose. Also check the suspension coil springs for breakage and dampers for wear.

 

My wife was using our Citroen for the school runs (I was working abroad).. We had alignment problems that the car failed the test, my wife took the car to more than one mechanic, where everyone changed parts but the car would not pass. When I came back, I raised the car and examined the problem and found 3 issues..

1- There was a split/fractured coil spring.

2- The two new identical tyres on the front wheels would pull one side and if you switch them around they pulled the other side.

3- During the fault finding by the mechanics, one (or more) mechanic used an powered chisel to open the clamp holding the bottom ball joint. The hole where the ball joint fits was no longer round and under weight the wheel would wiggle..

 

I had to buy 2 new Coil springs, 2 new tyres and a used wheel hub (luckily the sensor was working).. Needless to say, it passed.

[Lee wilkinson]

Thanks a lot, I'll get all that checked out. Love the car think it's fantastic ( we have a large family ) just hope I can get it fixed without it costing huge amounts.