Four Suspension Lights?

[ANDY9466]

hi my c5 2.0hdi 2002

occasionally whilst driving along i get an audible bleep and all four suspension height lights flash

alltogether and stay on for around 10 seconds. then it might not do it again for another 30 miles.

anybody got any suggestions please?

cheers

andy

[PaulCartwright]

might be a lose wire mate check the suspension pump harnes on the right wing by the headlight you may need to take off the plastic cowling

 

the suspension on the C5 seems to be a pain in the back side i think? whats wrong with the standard suspension set up anyhow it works for every other car on the road?

 

Paul

[myglaren]

the suspension on the C5 seems to be a pain in the back side i think? whats wrong with the standard suspension set up anyhow it works for every other car on the road?

 

Paul

 

The suspension is the primary reason I have a C5.

In the past I have run a GS, BX, and Xantia. The best thing about them is the suspension.

Agreed, it needs more maintenance than conventional springs but the ride is worth it.

 

I'm a bit baffled regarding the "Four suspension lights" I've never seen any. When do they come on?

[PaulCartwright]

it is a good system but i think there needs to be more documentation on the suspension

 

there is a definate fault on the suspension you sould only see 1 poss 2 lights when you opperate the suspension via the button, but 4 lights to me says there is a problem

[Guest samsrepairs]

hi my c5 2.0hdi 2002

occasionally whilst driving along i get an audible bleep and all four suspension height lights flash

alltogether and stay on for around 10 seconds. then it might not do it again for another 30 miles.

anybody got any suggestions please?

cheers

andy

have you checked the sensor on the front anti roll bar it is located behind the engine inthe centre off the car there is abar on it if u pop it of and then take the 8mm bolt off the switch will come through the hole the check the plug is not loose or it my be afaulty switch how i know this is because i took my one off and put a ssecond hand switch on and all my lights came on hope this helps sam

[Ronin]

the suspension on the C5 seems to be a pain in the back side i think? whats wrong with the standard suspension set up anyhow it works for every other car on the road?

 

Paul

 

Unless you have driven one m8, I'm afraid you would never get why citroen owners like the suspension.

Its something that the most expensive cars in the world can't offer.

 

It offers the ability of a gliding effect across all road surfaces where other cars shake your fillings out and fantastic road holding at the same time (particularly on the H3+ suspension).

All other cars offer a comprise of one or the other (comfort or sporty) but end up failing at both!

 

A mate of mine offered to drive us to the match the other day in his brand new VW Passat tdi. We got 500 yards and all of us "4 passengers" commented on how harsh the ride was. One friend has a spinal problem so I asked my mate "driver" to turn round. We took my 2001 C5 instead and no complaints from any of them, just compliments on how smooth and comfortable my old car really is!

 

Unfortunately the hydroactive suspension does have it's faults though if not looked after and needs to be regularly checked to keep it in tip, top condition. Spheres wear out and/or need re-charging but this works out about the same service period as regular shock absorbers/springs.

 

All citroens fitted with the magic carpet suspension need to be adjusted highest and lowest settings to keep the pump, spheres and other components free and in good working order.

When a car is stuck in "normal" ride height for long periods of time, thats when problems start.

 

A weekly 5 minute check of raising and lowering the car can add many, many months and thousands of miles to the shelf life of the hydroactive system. It may look wierd to your neighbours when they see your car do a "dance like a sedentry pimp mobile" but well worth doing even if its just to see the puzzled look on their faces lol.

[myglaren]

I took an American guest out in mine last night then drove him to the airport this morning and he was flabbergasted.

 

He had never heard of Citroen, didn't know where they came from but was seriously impressed and thought it was very 'Zippy', was a bit overwhelmed when I attempted to explain the oleopneumatic suspension to him. His only comment was that "We don't have that sort of technology in the states"

 

Pretty much all you need to know, really.

[72dudes]

All citroens fitted with the magic carpet suspension need to be adjusted highest and lowest settings to keep the pump, spheres and other components free and in good working order.

When a car is stuck in "normal" ride height for long periods of time, thats when problems start.

 

A weekly 5 minute check of raising and lowering the car can add many, many months and thousands of miles to the shelf life of the hydroactive system. It may look wierd to your neighbours when they see your car do a "dance like a sedentry pimp mobile" but well worth doing even if its just to see the puzzled look on their faces lol.

 

Thanks for this tip, seems like a good idea, like switching on aircon for 10 minutes/week during winter.

 

I do tend to give the system a work out, every time I wash the car: Lowest setting so I can reach across the roof, then highest setting for spraying under wheel arches during salty weather.