Another Suspension Fault - Land Rovers Only

mattx2004 · 03-30-2009, 05:25 PM

Sorry about posting another suspension question, but has anyone had a suspension fault that wouldnt go back to normal height? I am stuck in what i think is access height. If you have i would love to know what can be done about this.

RANGE68 · 03-31-2009, 05:17 AM

Need The Fault Codes To Diag

sideview · 03-31-2009, 06:04 AM

What kind of messages/lights are you getting on the dash?

mattx2004 · 03-31-2009, 07:55 PM

Im getting a suspension fault/amber warning indicator.

gdlife · 04-01-2009, 11:44 AM

I get a suspension fault and can't get out of Normal height. The only way it works is if I start the truck and don't move it while setting the height, once I start moving I get the fault and it returns to normal height. I haven't had a chance to have anyone look at it.

mattx2004 · 04-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Im taking it to the dealership tomorrow so i will let you know what happens after that.

sideview · 04-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Well like was said, if you get it to a dealer to read the codes you'll have more insight, but the more common suspension suspects are a bad compressor, height sensors/connectors, and wiring (corroded wiring behind the wheel arch especially on early models I guess). I've read of other suspension problems caused by valves, pressure sensors, o-rings.... but the first list seems the most popular to go bad lol.

Can you hear the compressor running or no? That'd be my first guess You might also do some poking around underneath for anything obvious - loose connections, wiring that look suspect, disconnect the sensors and look for water pooled/corrosion around the connectors, etc. Disconnect the battery before disconnecting anything else so the fault logs won't get messed up. If you're out of warranty, most of those parts are relatively straight forward to replace, and height sensors are cheap I know.

mattx2004 · 04-01-2009, 12:39 PM

Thanks, I don't hear my compressor so im thinking that it maybe bad. Also where is a good place to get parts and accessories for an LR3?

sideview · 04-02-2009, 03:16 PM

There's quite a few places to get LR3 gear depending what you're after. For LR OEM parts & accessories I recommend Will (roverguy.com) on the east coast and Tony (cerroneseuropean.com) on the west coast.

mattx2004 · 04-04-2009, 04:14 PM

The dealership said it was my compressor. It would turn on for a short while then cut off. I ordered a new one for around 330$ Im debating on putting it on myself or having the dealership do it. The cost of labor sucks.

sideview · 04-05-2009, 07:09 AM

It's a pretty straightforward swap if you decide to DIY. Although, I can't imagine the dealer charging more than an hour labor for the job.

Instructions say it needs to be connected to the computer to depressurize/pressurize but that isn't really necessary FWIU, just take some caution in case some air shoots out.

If you don't already, you might consider getting a subscription to GTR if you're interested in doing some of your own maintenance. Good luck and tell us how it goes!

mattx2004 · 04-08-2009, 01:37 PM

I let the dealership put it in works great now. They only charged about 150$

tcpfl · 04-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview

If you don't already, you might consider getting a subscription to GTR if you're interested in doing some of your own maintenance. Good luck and tell us how it goes!

How much does a subscription to GTR cost?

sideview · 04-08-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcpfl

How much does a subscription to GTR cost?

Code:

My Subscriptions	Day	 Month	Year
1 Model, 1 Year	        $14	 $71	$282
1 Model, All Years	$24	 $118	$576
All Models, All Years	$47	 $282	$1647

rsauer · 04-10-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdlife

I get a suspension fault and can't get out of Normal height. The only way it works is if I start the truck and don't move it while setting the height, once I start moving I get the fault and it returns to normal height. I haven't had a chance to have anyone look at it.

Isn't this normal? I put mine in extended height mode with the selection in normal, and and when I start moving it tells me it is lowering and does. I do have an issue as it seems I have settling occuring sporadically. I noticed a couple of times when stopped at a light the front drop a little while i was cruisning along in normal mode!? Not all the way to acces height though. I have noticed this happen when shutting down and getting out of the car too, closed the door and it started to sink a bit...? Any hints I am due a dealer visit but this is one of those "sporadic" things that always seem to come back "can not duplicate"