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Suspension fault
So I've been getting the amber suspension fault the past few days, it's been pretty constant in coming on for the last 2 days. When I start it, I can hear the compressor fire up right away, so that's in working order. So with that, I'm thinking a height sensor. Anything I missed?
Just want to have some info for the dealer to start with.
Thanks in advance! 17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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14th Aug 2010 12:45 am
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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How long does compressor run for?2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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I would start with height sensor. If the compressor is playing up I would think you would get "vehicle rising slowly" message followed by "vehicle will rise when cooled".The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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14th Aug 2010 9:56 am
CMG
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Compressor runs for about 30 seconds, and I can see it level the LR.
Should all the distances between the fenders to the hub be all the same?17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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14th Aug 2010 12:28 pm
John C
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Mine doesn't run for as long as that... Height sensors would be first choice. If the vehicle's not dropping when left, you might have a dodgy reservoir valve...2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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14th Aug 2010 12:53 pm
CMG
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It drops.
So it must be a height sensor then?
Thanks! 17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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14th Aug 2010 1:23 pm
John C
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Or it coulb a leak from somewhere. Does the front drop more and equal on both sides? Could be front valve block.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
14th Aug 2010 1:39 pm
CMG
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Location: USA
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I'm reasonably sure that it's pretty equal, but I need to find some nice, flat ground to test it though.
Thanks.17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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14th Aug 2010 3:15 pm
Q86ARR
Member Since: 23 Feb 2010
Location: Jersey
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If you have a leak on one corner the whole car will lower. The suspension wakes up every so often and drops the whole car to the lowest point. You need to put it in standard ride height and then remove the fuse for the suspension and leave overnight.
14th Aug 2010 6:56 pm
CMG
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Very helpful, thanks. 17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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