Sinking Suspension

[DaveHerns]

I've got a 2006 2.0 HDi Estate . When parked overnight the rear suspension sinks right down while the front stays up . I'm sure the rear is sinking lower recently. It pumps up OK when you unlock the car/open the door

My question is - is this normal , if not , is it harmful and does it need looking at?

Suspension fluid is topped up

Thanks

Dave

[PaulCartwright]

this is a really common problem

 

its one of 2 things either a leak in your suspension pipe (if you see oil on the floor - you have a leak) OR more likley you need a new height sensor they cost £25.34 ISH inc vat and if your a competant DIY=er you can fit it yourself or get citroen to do it for you

 

 

if its a 2006 it is still under Citroen's 3 year warrenty mate just book it in and let them sort it out - providing your car hasnt done more than 60k miles

[DaveHerns]

Thanks

I'm trying to avoid garages even though it's a lease car . I've been told there's a rod that sticks and just needs freeing .I'll have a look underneath at the weekend, otherwise I will take it in as it looks silly nose -up , tail down

 

Dave

[DaveHerns]

Hi

 

I had a look underneath , all the linkage seems free and there's plenty of LDS in the system

I'll take it in for a new sensor

 

Dave

[rickardo]

my 03 plate hdi estate has just started doing this does,nt bother me to much as it pumps back up after you open the car mine go,s down after about 3-4hours but no fluid loss one thing i did wonder

could it not be the anti sink valve or would the front and back sink if this was faulty

[DaveHerns]

I'll report back after it goes to the garage next Wednesday

 

 

Dave

[DaveHerns]

Aftre saying they couldn't find anything wrong ,. the garage say thay have spoken to Citroen and diagnosed a defective rear suspension strut

They were told to undo the fluid return pipes , on one side the fluid dribbled out and on the other it gushed out and was apparently returning to the tank , hence no visible leak

Hopefully I'll collect it tomorrow and all will be OK

A warranty job , thankfully

[hpeake]

New member.

[hpeake]

I have just registered with the Owners Club in the hope of finding a solution to the same problem you so well describe. Car drives fine and lifts from low-loading level as doors are opened. I was beginning to wonder where to start. So thank you - as Citroen garage said there was nothing wrong, i.e. when they put the diagnostics on it it said it was fine - so it must be of course - then it was "we must have the car for 2 days to check it out mechanically". No chance! Thanks once again.