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tassietd6 Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Tasmania Posts: 10 |
Thanks, Joe. So this is the earlier compressor? I bought the car only a couple of weeks ago and the previous owner gave me a receipt for the replacement of one strut, all sensors and the reconditioning of the compressor. The filters look brand new so I have no reason to doubt him. I was puzzled that when I removed the (valve, I think) at the tee on the spare wheel well, there was no rush of air and the system didn't depressurise. This must mean that there's a valve further down the line. I have the "Rave" workshop manual on CD and after reading about the air suspension system I'm even more confused! What puzzles me most is the lack of LED lights on the centre console. The switch is totally non-responsive (of course). I also have the dreaded "Air Susp. Inactive" message. I haven't hot wired the compressor yet but it must be working or the suspension wouldn't be on maximum height. I have checked the fuses and they're OK.
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16th Nov 2014 7:45pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
Ah, OK. If your dash lights are out and your have the "bong" inactive message your air suspension is in hard lock out. Will need a suitable diagnostic tool to read any faults and reset. No alternatives to this unfortunately.
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16th Nov 2014 8:13pm |
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tassietd6 Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Tasmania Posts: 10 |
Thanks, Joe. The car performs pretty much as it did before the "bong" message appeared. It corners, rides and steers normally so I've been driving it "normally". Since I bought it the height control has not been operating (it hasn't settled or risen in the way that I now know it should). My only fear is that with the suspension extended to that height I may damage the CVs or at the very least, the boots. I just looked back at the pics of the car before I bought it and it seems to be at pretty much the same height...but there was no "bong" message. Is it possible to release some of the pressure from the system to make it ride lower? |
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16th Nov 2014 8:23pm |
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tassietd6 Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Tasmania Posts: 10 |
Here's a pic of the suspension height now:
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16th Nov 2014 8:32pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
When the car 's air suspension faults to inactive it usually sets itself at normal ride height. Based upon what you are saying are you sure it is in off road/extended height ? If it is recommended to stick with no more than 30 mph due to road handling characteristics in off road height.
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16th Nov 2014 8:36pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
Just seen you photo, yep, your up in off road at least .
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16th Nov 2014 8:36pm |
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tassietd6 Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Tasmania Posts: 10 |
Thanks for your replies and useful input, Joe. I suppose that I knew it's inevitable that I would end up taking it to a service centre it to have the diagnostics read. Problem is for me that the nearest one is 150km away and basically takes a day out of my life to get it there; the work done; and the trip home. I was hoping that there was a simple remedy that could save me the trouble (and the $$s). I'm retired now but in part of my early working life I was a diesel fitter (old-tech...1960s) and I can turn a spanner. We all love our modern motors but the question remains...can we fix them ourselves??? |
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16th Nov 2014 8:43pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
Not been near a main dealer or indy for repairs for @ 4 years, since getting myself some diagnostic tools, first the All Comms from Storey in Colorado USA, then the IIDTool from GAP diagnostic, along with an android smartphone with Torque Pro and an ELM 327 Bluetooch OBD adapter. You need these to identify and clear faults that you won't otherwise be able to diagnose at home (too many LR specific codes). Other than that, it is just spanners like the old days Given your distance from any useful repair shop, get one! .
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16th Nov 2014 9:27pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35331 |
ducky Dan might not pick up on this post so ask in the duckworths section Andrew,
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19th Nov 2014 1:55pm |
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Charmer Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Alton Posts: 156 |
Thanks Stan. I thought the same and sent Dan a PM.
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19th Nov 2014 2:19pm |
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tassietd6 Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Tasmania Posts: 10 |
Hey, guys... First: thanks for the input from you all. It's really appreciated
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21st Nov 2014 3:36am |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
fingers crossed .
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21st Nov 2014 9:46am |
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 |
One of my co-workers from days past had a saying for this : problems that go away by themselves have a tendency to return by themselves. Someone added : at worst possible time. So better take this respite to get the parts (service kit ??) so you can fix it the next time it goes BONG. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!! Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !! |
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21st Nov 2014 1:10pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8525 |
^or replace it now while it is working and you can raise and lower it! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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22nd Nov 2014 10:52am |
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