Well the problem has been fixed by AHL Engineering of Ulcombe near Maidstone for a total of about £400. The culprit was a sensor on the bottom of the steering column. When the diagnostic machine was plugged in and the steering turned gradually until full lock was achieved, when the steering was turned the other way the sensor suddenly lost the amount of degree of lock and was quoting figures of 1,400 degrees. When the diagnostic machine was disconnected, the warnings disappeared until the steering wheel was turned and suddenly the warnings reappeared.
The sensor has been replaced and the suspension now works like it was supposed to. On the motorway, having achieved 70mph, the suspension lowered to the motorway setting and when I stopped and restarted, it had reset to the mid point. We have about 2 weeks left with the Range Rover before I have to drop it off for its voyage to Cameroon, leaving us only this weekend to enjoy some cross-country driving. I have seen a place called True-Grip based near Ashford who seem to offer what we need - I'll be contacting them over the next day or so to arrange something.
We have a mini adventure for the May Bank Holiday weekend involving a trip to Cornwall, during which I would like to get onto Bodmin Moor and/or Dartmoor.
Regards,
Steve
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