cyder169
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: herefordshire
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Can anybody tell me is suspension ecu module a regular failure item on the discovery 3 landrover have replaced my rear air springs, the compressor and relay , virtually repiped the suspension, and replaced the front air valve block , they are now thinking that the fault is the ecu module and are going to replace it , I know that they have disconnected the battery overnight which resulted with the suspension dropping on both sides at the front which is why they have changed the air valve block but this hasn't worked either I don't know if they have disconnected the battery after changing the front valve block but this is what they have come up with.
Whats the chance of there diagnosis being correct discs /pads handbrake shoes
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13th May 2013 9:44 pm |
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cyder169
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: herefordshire
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Thanks discomikey I was hoping you would reply to that this car is driving me nuts they are changing that module as they insist that there are no are leaks , I dont think ive got any option but to go with it when the car battery was disconnected it dropped on the front both sides so they changed the front air valve block ,can the centre valve block affect the front suspension air valve assembley? I have so far passed on all the info provided by you guys , infairness they are trying there best but cant seem to crack it , I will let you know what happens discs /pads handbrake shoes
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14th May 2013 6:44 am |
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SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
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I have only changed one, that one was because the vehicle was standing in water up to the steering wheel!
If you have disconnected the battery & left standing the ecu cannot operate any valves to make the suspension lower, thus it's unlikely.
You have changed the most likely culprit, the front valve block, so if it is still dropping you must have a leak somewhere else.... both front springs?? Are you sure both fronts are dropping at the same rate?
Another cheaper alternative for test, instead of throwing parts at it, which I used to use on the old P38 air sus is buy some cheap shut off valves which fit the pipework & for TEST ONLY. The lines will have to be depressurised to fit them. Put them inline & manually isolate the front springs from everything else & see if they still drop, which would then confirm a spring leak. When the temp shut off valves are removed, a joiner can be put in their place.
HTH
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Steve
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14th May 2013 8:06 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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The valve blocks can corrode and leak. As it has already been replaced, you can rule this out, and anything before the valve block.
That leaves you with 2 airbags, and 2 lengths of pipe. Leaky bags are not uncommon, but check the pipes above the bag . I have seen them chafe against the inner wing, causing tiny air leaks there My D3 Build Thread
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14th May 2013 9:09 am |
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cyder169
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: herefordshire
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ok just a quick update LR are telling me that they have now had the car in the workshop for two days with the battery disconnected and the car has not dropped 1mm on any corner after replacing the front valve block ,and are now replacing the suspension module , as this is all that could now be causing the problem , what about a sensor or would the l/r diagnostic computer pick up that fault ? any further info would be appreciated thanks discs /pads handbrake shoes
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14th May 2013 4:47 pm |
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SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
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If they have diagnosed a faulty ecu, because they have checked everything else out, then it will be fixed when you pick it up
If the ecu doesn't cure it, then they haven't chosen the correct repair, so I suggest be wary of what you agree to pay for.
What were the original symptoms?
So, the front valve block renewal cured the front dropping, so what are you left with, & when does it occur?
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Steve
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14th May 2013 5:24 pm |
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cyder169
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: herefordshire
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The car would let itself down through the night, sometimes overnight down to the bump stops and othertimes it would drop a inch over a week very random especially if parked on uneven ground you could hear it letting itself down clicking randomly but as i said sometimes it would drop onlt a bit other times right down I just hope this is the end of the problem discs /pads handbrake shoes
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14th May 2013 5:48 pm |
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sipops
Member Since: 09 Jan 2010
Location: Market Harborough
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I would replace all of the air suspension valve blocks. They are not expensive. The centre valve block has got a link to the front one and whilst you are at it if the front one has failed the rear one my soon follow.
I did this with all three valve blocks and had no problems since - although admittedly mine was dropping on all four corners! 2005 D3 TDV6 HSE
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15th May 2013 11:27 am |
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Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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Sorry to hi-jack the thread slightly, but where are the 3 valve blocks positioned on the car?
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15th May 2013 11:36 am |
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nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
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Front one is behind the bumper on the right hand side. Reservoir valve block is right next to the compressor (between compressor and reservoir). Rear one is somewhere in the area of the left hand rear air spring. Dennis
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15th May 2013 1:47 pm |
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cyder169
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: herefordshire
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Hi Guys just wanted to let you all know l/r disconnected the battery and nothing dropped not even 1mm while on the ramp in the workshops so they have now changed the suspension module thinking this has been causing the random dropping and this has resulted with the car now dropping on the front drivers side followed by the drivers side rear , they have also had the workshop car electrician check the wiring which is perfect so they are now changing the front drivers side air spring as both rear air springs have been replaced what would cause the car to drop more on the drivers side both front and rear they now have there master technician on the case but he is also struggling any pointers cheers discs /pads handbrake shoes
drivers door lock
clutch
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wheel bearing
4 wheel alignment
steering rack ends
track rod ends
suspension software upgrade
side steps
chrome mirror covers
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compressor and software upgrade
door locking solenoids
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20th May 2013 8:49 pm |
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lindenmot
Member Since: 18 Sep 2018
Location: dudley
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hi there i got a problem in the electrical system also. hawkeye keeps telling me electrical fault front left valve monitor. i took it apart all looks to be normal. i have checked the wirning all seems fine there. changed ride height sensor and plug just in case. i am now at a loss any any help gratefully received
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