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?
Pump is in.
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have you primed the pump?
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.
Yes I have, been watching the My Citroen.
Thanks David, I did start it just to see if it worked, going to buy some more fluid tomorrow then complete the bleed process
I see you have a CX 2400 C-matic, I had one for a while wasn't a good experience.
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.
Does your C5 pump start when you open any of the doors and run on for about 30 seconds after you shut down?
I finally got it to lift the rear by using the lift button just have to wait for the front to pressurise, have to go get some more fluid tomorrow. Yes, mine does that too, the console control isn't responding the computer keeps giving me request denied then the diagram tells me that the car is level another sensor maybe? I'm persisting with this car as I miss the way it pampered me during the drive to see my Mum in Orbost
I found this, may assist
https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=664761&hilit=c5+suspension+pump#p664761
https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=664761&hilit=c5+suspension+pump#p664761
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.
Maybe the relay is failing... sticking on and sticking off.....??
You will need to check what the height sensors are saying very common to spin on the sway bar
Sounds to me that the ownership of a C5 is not a good experience. I think I will stick with my CX!
I have checked their positions on the sway bars front and back, they are rock solid, with no movement. Connections are ok.
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.
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, 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.
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.....
Yes that is my experience and I am still sorting! LH track rod is the next item on the agenda!