The replacement pump is in and active but still no action. Do I have to open the bleed screw at the rear to get the fluid to circulate?
Yes I have, been watching the My Citroen.have you primed the pump?
Thanks David, I did start it just to see if it worked, going to buy some more fluid tomorrow then complete the bleed processHaving done pump swapout job on a C5, when you start the car the pump should run (you can hear it, quite audible) for a good minute or two before the car starts to lift. That is the bleeding process. Obviously the LHS tank is full before turning the ignition. Good luck.
I see you have a CX 2400 C-matic, I had one for a while wasn't a good experience.have you primed the pump?
Hi David, Fluid level is dropping slowly haven't topped up yet. It's been 3 days, still flat, last time it took 4 days to get some action, I lifted the rear end up with a jack then it seemed to wake up.Thanks David, I did start it just to see if it worked, going to buy some more fluid tomorrow then complete the bleed process
Does your C5 pump start when you open any of the doors and run on for about 30 seconds after you shut down?Having done pump swapout job on a C5, when you start the car the pump should run (you can hear it, quite audible) for a good minute or two before the car starts to lift. That is the bleeding process. Obviously the LHS tank is full before turning the ignition. Good luck.
Thanks David, the car is now standing up but the pump won't stop. I had it running today but had to stop it and disconnect the battery to stop the pump. The pump was very hot and the relay was hot also, I'm at my wits end trying to figure out what to do next. If I can't fix it I'm going to have to get something else for my daily drive.
Sounds to me that the ownership of a C5 is not a good experience. I think I will stick with my CX!I see you have a CX 2400 C-matic, I had one for a while wasn't a good experience.
I have checked their positions on the sway bars front and back, they are rock solid, with no movement. Connections are ok.You will need to check what the height sensors are saying very common to spin on the sway bar
I thought that same thing. I have some Valeo relays in my shed I'll try some of them and see if that fixes it.Maybe the relay is failing... sticking on and sticking off.....??
Hi Gerry, strange you say that, I'm looking at a CX2400 Pallas C-Matic like the one I used to have. It looks ok I just have to find the time to go have a look. It's on FB market place.Sounds to me that the ownership of a C5 is not a good experience. I think I will stick with my CX!
Yes, it does all that but just won't stop running. The height buttons are talking to the computer, it's just the computer isn't getting the right information I think.Yes it does that does yours? So with engine running pressing the suspension buttons in the centre console doesnt wake the suspension?
They are great if they haven't been neglected. If neglected, allow a few years for the faults to come through and therefore be identified and fixed. Eventually they are all fixed.....Hi Gerry, strange you say that, I'm looking at a CX2400 Pallas C-Matic like the one I used to have. It looks ok I just have to find the time to go have a look. It's on FB market place.
Yes that is my experience and I am still sorting! LH track rod is the next item on the agenda!They are great if they haven't been neglected. If neglected, allow a few years for the faults to come through and therefore be identified and fixed. Eventually they are all fixed.....