CITROEN CX 2000 Repair Manual page 230

9.
Checking pressure switch (1) :
Test procedure is the sctme as for checking
broke control.
Turn engine to obtain cut-out pressure.
Stop engine.
Operate brake pedal until the hydraulic pressure
warning lamp remains on.
Attbat point, read off pressure on pressure gauge.
This should be between 75
and 95 bars ( 1088 ta.
1378 psi
1, inclusive.
If not, change the pressure switch.
10. Checking the Front suspension :
Slacken.pressure regulator bleed screw.
Remove plug E and connect front suspension
supply pipe (2 ) to safety valve.
Tighten pressure regulator bleed screw.
Start engine.
Put manual height control in
rronnaf rtmni>rp positim.
Wait until the front end of vehicle rises and cut-
out takes place.
Allow pressure to stabilize.
Stop engine.
Examine pressure gauge and note pressure drop
during wperiod of 3
minutes.
If it exceeds
10 bars
( 145 psi
1, check once more.
If the result is confirmed check the following
c?mponenG to determine which one is leaking :
either the front corrector
or the suspension cylinders (one or both ).
Testing the 3 components should be carried out by
eliminating each one in turn.
(I) Testing the front height cmwclor :
Loosen pressure regulator bleed saew.
Put manual control in loin position.
Disconnect supply pipe (3 ) for front cylinders
from 3-way union (4 ).
Plug tube (3 ) using plug D ( female 1.
Tighten pressure regulator bleed scwe.
Place manual height control in normal running
posiGon:Start engine.
Allow pressure to stabilize.
Stop engine.
Read off pressure drop on pressure qtruqe.
If this drop in pressure is greater than
10 bars
(
145 psi
) during a period of 3
minutes,
repeat
test. If the result is confirmed, the front height
corrector is defective : change it.
Remove plug and connect pipe (3 ) to 3roy
union
(4 ).