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EdF
Member Since: 01 Apr 2009
Location: 15m west Inverness
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| Going Down, Ground Floor. Suspension Query. |
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My D3 isn't used very often. Noticed one day last week that the suspension had bottomed out after several days standing idle, but once started up it came back up to normal ride height, where it's been ever since. No faults up.. Is this normal or can I expect a problem? Thanks for any replies.. Make the most of this life, you may not have a Landy or skis in the next one.
2xS3, 1xD1, 3xD2, 2xD3, 2x110, 2x90TDi, 4x90V8, 4x90TD5.
Now: Jetta 2.0 TDi DSG, D3 auto gold.
That's the wife's toyboy.
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 21st May 2011 10:10 am |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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Hi Ed,
It is not normal in the sense that it shouldn't do this. You probably have a leak somewhere, could be compressor, piping or valve block(s).
It *is* normal however in the meaning that numerous D3's have this problem and they run without problems (in this respect) because the leak usually is far smaller than the amount of pressure the compressor can deliver.
If your Disco is still under warranty, I'd have it checked out by the dealer. The problem can be fixed but because of the varying causes, it is hard to find. It took my dealer 1,5 years on my car.
The moral of the story: you needn't worry.
Regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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| 21st May 2011 10:56 am |
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EdF
Member Since: 01 Apr 2009
Location: 15m west Inverness
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Thanks fot that.. Now been 'up' for a week so not too bothered.. A slow puncture.. Make the most of this life, you may not have a Landy or skis in the next one.
2xS3, 1xD1, 3xD2, 2xD3, 2x110, 2x90TDi, 4x90V8, 4x90TD5.
Now: Jetta 2.0 TDi DSG, D3 auto gold.
That's the wife's toyboy.
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| 22nd May 2011 5:28 pm |
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Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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It's worth getting it sorted as whilst the lines and connectors are cheap to replace a new compressor costs a fair bit & your current one could be working quite hard when you are driving.
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| 23rd May 2011 9:55 am |
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maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
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Are you parked on a level surface ?? I know the beasty goes through regular self levelling checks over time and this could be why yours has dropped. If I park mine on a slope, it also drops but if I park it on the level, it's fine.
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| 23rd May 2011 10:43 am |
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EdF
Member Since: 01 Apr 2009
Location: 15m west Inverness
Posts: 328
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Yes, it is parked on a slope... It's not a consistent deflation.. Two days ago it looked 'half down'.. Apart from this little glitch, does the team think that air units should be renewed after 'x' number of years? Mine's 6 years old now (but very low miles).. Make the most of this life, you may not have a Landy or skis in the next one.
2xS3, 1xD1, 3xD2, 2xD3, 2x110, 2x90TDi, 4x90V8, 4x90TD5.
Now: Jetta 2.0 TDi DSG, D3 auto gold.
That's the wife's toyboy.
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| 29th May 2011 8:56 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Airbags are only really renewed if they are leaking TBH
Same as P38/Disco 2 etc. You wouldnt replace them *incase* they leak...
If it drops down to its bump stops overnight, then I would advise getting it looked at, but if its only over a few days of not being used, parked on a slope etc, wouldnt worry about it  My D3 Build Thread
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| 29th May 2011 9:10 am |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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When you say "same as D2/P38" - do you mean identical part? 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 29th May 2011 9:19 am |
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