I would just add to the video, if you had missing fluid and topped up there might be some air pockets in the installation. To push out the air you should move your steeling left to right and right to left a 3-5 times, keeping it a short time (up to 2s) in each end position. While doing that the the steering should get smoother. If there was too much air in the system, you might want to repeat the procedure from the video, and top up again if needed. The fluid you should prefer to use is Total LDS, because it is the original. All the other LDS fluids are may be compatible to the specifications, but are not original. I have used Kroon Oil LDS also without any problem, but Total is the oil PSA/Citroen used in new vehicles.
I bought my 2007 C5 sedan in 2014 @90k kms. I had the brakes attended to along with other servicable items at the time. Yesterday I had the front brake rotors replaced along with new pads @180k kms, the rears were deemed ok. Whilst the car was on the hoist we had a look at the suspension rams and the boot was split on one and damp, the other boot was still holding and looked damp. The supension is working okay as far as I know but only an expert can tell its condition so I'm expecting a bleak report, the big question is do I trade it in on something less exotic and pay a few thou on top or pay a lesser amount to fix, knowing that it could cost more again when the front units call it a day. The car runs very well, not super smooth or quiet because of the diesel but the ride is superb. I studied the rear end with the car on the hoist and it's a marvel of engineering compared to the simplicity of the brand new Asian vehicle that just happened to come in with a rear flat puncture and it's cheese and chalk. I would love to update to a newer C5 but too few mechanics aound that understand them and parts are scarce etc and I'd end up in the same boat. It may mean going to the dark side for a Toyota, something I thought I would never do.
Hi Anthony, I am someone who likes change so I tend to change my vehicles every 1 to 2 years anyway, although I have had my 1969 beetle for 20 years haha. at 180k kms the C5 will start encountering some issues like the suspension and bushes etc. If the C5 is going to need its pneumatic system repaired or replace it will start getting pretty expensive. It of course depends on your budget but there are some great cars out there too.
@@RossPerryProductions Appreciate your reply and which is similar to my mechanic's advice. My first car was a Beetle and a lovely little car to drive and we had two more in the family but all long gone now. Affordable used Toyotas are scarce because everybody is hunting them so a Honda may have to do, regards Ross.
I have the same facelifted C5, but the front suspension is making noise when I drive over some bumps and it is not as comfortable as everyone is saying in the reviews. What could be wrong? I bought it cheaply so I know it is not in best condition but I would like to know the issue. Already checked the fluid and it is not problem there
Hi Johannes, unfortunately that would be not be a simple fix, it sounds like there could be a blockage in the system, a garage would need to do a full decompression to be able to diagnose it. There is a possibility that a full decompression and reset could fix it but you would need the Lexia system to perform that. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
thank,s also how do i top up break fluid on this car , when you remove cap there is an insert with a transparent membrane across it which moves up and down a bit but wont come out to allow topping up 02 reg ,hope you can help.
Hi There, so sorry i missed this comment, have you now done the work? That is just a filter you should be able to pour through it. make sure you do not over fil.
Mine said Suspension falty max speed 90kmh and its stuck at the lowest hight possible, how can I check the level when I cant play around with the suspension because it wont go up?
Hi Emanuel, I am surprised it is letting you get up to 90kmh if it is at its lowest. Unfortunately this does not sound like an issue that can be resolved without the Lexia system for full depressurisation. Have you checked everywhere for leaks? it could be the fluid is super low. If the car is on its lowest setting I would expect to see the fluid very high in the reservoir. Sorry I cannot be of more help. If you manage to get the issue resolved, could you please respond on here to hopefully help others out in the same situation. Ross
If you add too much oil, what happens? My fuse A40 breaks. The car down when it should come up goes A40.. Is it a pump or other problems? Citroen c5 2001 2.0 gasolin
Hi Marcus, so sorry for the delay. Usually the issues with over filling are more with the reservoir itself, however it sounds like you could be having pump issues, I have not seen it where it pops the fuse before. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
Mine showed a serious suspension fault and it's at the max height. Driving is bumpy. I hear the suspension motor sound (longer than normal) but no movement in the back.
Very helpful. Thanks Ross 👍🏽
No worries at all, just remember if you need to depressurise the system you will need to connect via LEXIA or contact a garage with access to it.
I would just add to the video, if you had missing fluid and topped up there might be some air pockets in the installation. To push out the air you should move your steeling left to right and right to left a 3-5 times, keeping it a short time (up to 2s) in each end position. While doing that the the steering should get smoother. If there was too much air in the system, you might want to repeat the procedure from the video, and top up again if needed. The fluid you should prefer to use is Total LDS, because it is the original. All the other LDS fluids are may be compatible to the specifications, but are not original. I have used Kroon Oil LDS also without any problem, but Total is the oil PSA/Citroen used in new vehicles.
Great advise, thanks for your comment
Turning the steering wheel when raised to the top or when it is in the lower position? And, with the cap on or off? 🙂
@@HansOleBenonisen In ready to drive state, so normal height, cap on.
@@sasab7584 Tnx. 🙂
Thanks mate , you are very good in your video : clear, to the object and concise .Quite the opposite of a politician. Cheers
Haha thanks for the feedback 😄
thanks video you filming us. I have C5 2007 break automatic, it os good car, driven only 155000 km.
I bought my 2007 C5 sedan in 2014 @90k kms. I had the brakes attended to along with other servicable items at the time. Yesterday I had the front brake rotors replaced along with new pads @180k kms, the rears were deemed ok. Whilst the car was on the hoist we had a look at the suspension rams and the boot was split on one and damp, the other boot was still holding and looked damp. The supension is working okay as far as I know but only an expert can tell its condition so I'm expecting a bleak report, the big question is do I trade it in on something less exotic and pay a few thou on top or pay a lesser amount to fix, knowing that it could cost more again when the front units call it a day. The car runs very well, not super smooth or quiet because of the diesel but the ride is superb. I studied the rear end with the car on the hoist and it's a marvel of engineering compared to the simplicity of the brand new Asian vehicle that just happened to come in with a rear flat puncture and it's cheese and chalk. I would love to update to a newer C5 but too few mechanics aound that understand them and parts are scarce etc and I'd end up in the same boat. It may mean going to the dark side for a Toyota, something I thought I would never do.
Hi Anthony, I am someone who likes change so I tend to change my vehicles every 1 to 2 years anyway, although I have had my 1969 beetle for 20 years haha. at 180k kms the C5 will start encountering some issues like the suspension and bushes etc. If the C5 is going to need its pneumatic system repaired or replace it will start getting pretty expensive. It of course depends on your budget but there are some great cars out there too.
@@RossPerryProductions Appreciate your reply and which is similar to my mechanic's advice. My first car was a Beetle and a lovely little car to drive and we had two more in the family but all long gone now. Affordable used Toyotas are scarce because everybody is hunting them so a Honda may have to do, regards Ross.
@@anthonyxuereb792 No worries at all, good luck with the new purchase
@@RossPerryProductions Thanks
@@RossPerryProductions Hydropneumatics, nothing can compete with it!
Very helpful 👍👍
Great news, thanks for watching and your comment. Ross
I have the same facelifted C5, but the front suspension is making noise when I drive over some bumps and it is not as comfortable as everyone is saying in the reviews. What could be wrong? I bought it cheaply so I know it is not in best condition but I would like to know the issue. Already checked the fluid and it is not problem there
Thank you for this info i would just like to ask you what to do if the suspension is all the way up in front and all the way down at the rear
Hi Johannes, unfortunately that would be not be a simple fix, it sounds like there could be a blockage in the system, a garage would need to do a full decompression to be able to diagnose it. There is a possibility that a full decompression and reset could fix it but you would need the Lexia system to perform that. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
@@RossPerryProductions thank you i hoped it was a bit easier to fix but will let you know what the problem was once its fixed
@@johannespelser9527 that would be great, that way others can see how it was fixed if they have the same issue.
Saved my car
Great news!, thanks for watching and your comment.
Parfait comme video, il me manquait 1 litre rien que ca ...........un grand merci , encore!!
No worries at all, thanks for watching and your comment. Ross
Can u show us how to change that oil pls?
Hi there, I had planned on making that video however I no longer have the car, sorry
tks....do you know for the c5 2009 I must do de same thing ?
Hi Miguel, it should be very similar yes.
@@RossPerryProductions tks for the reply...
thank,s also how do i top up break fluid on this car , when you remove cap there is an insert with a transparent membrane across it which moves up and down a bit but wont come out to allow topping up 02 reg ,hope you can help.
Hi There, so sorry i missed this comment, have you now done the work? That is just a filter you should be able to pour through it. make sure you do not over fil.
@@RossPerryProductions thank you for help
@@grahamratcliffe1945 No worries at all
Mine said Suspension falty max speed 90kmh and its stuck at the lowest hight possible, how can I check the level when I cant play around with the suspension because it wont go up?
Hi Emanuel, I am surprised it is letting you get up to 90kmh if it is at its lowest. Unfortunately this does not sound like an issue that can be resolved without the Lexia system for full depressurisation. Have you checked everywhere for leaks? it could be the fluid is super low. If the car is on its lowest setting I would expect to see the fluid very high in the reservoir. Sorry I cannot be of more help. If you manage to get the issue resolved, could you please respond on here to hopefully help others out in the same situation. Ross
Check the hydraulic pump fuse. Most likely the pump is dead. Some people change them to 50A to buy some time before the pump is changed
How do you get it to the normal position?
The buttons work in stages, from low to high with normal in the middle, what height is your car stuck?
If you add too much oil, what happens? My fuse A40 breaks. The car down when it should come up goes A40.. Is it a pump or other problems? Citroen c5 2001 2.0 gasolin
Hi Marcus, so sorry for the delay. Usually the issues with over filling are more with the reservoir itself, however it sounds like you could be having pump issues, I have not seen it where it pops the fuse before. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
Hydraulic pump is dying
Thank You
No worries at all
And what with depressurise? It is not nesseseary?
It depends what you are looking to do to the system, just for a simple top up no, to change the fluid or work on the system yes
you need to depressurise to do this properly
thankyou
No worries at all, thanks for your comment and watching
Mine showed a serious suspension fault and it's at the max height. Driving is bumpy. I hear the suspension motor sound (longer than normal) but no movement in the back.
Hi Jahmahn, unfortunately that sounds like more than just topping up the fluid, have you checked for leaks under the car?