Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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Suspension fault normal hieght only
I had a yellow light showing car moving side to side and the message "Suspension fault normal hieght only". I took it to the local garage who replaced the rear anti roll bar bushes. This has fixed an annoying knock that occured over bumpy roads but the above message has since come back. On two occisions over the last month it has also been low to the ground after not been used for a day or so.
What does this message mean?
Also when I turned off and on again message went but when I try to move up and down it will not go into access hieght just goes into extened mode and says remove obstruction (or something like this).
1st Jun 2010 11:31 pm
NeilD
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Sorry mate but there still can be numerous causes. Pressure sensor, valves or plugs/wiring.
You can short the compressor in the fuse bay to see if it starts running..........CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
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2nd Jun 2010 10:59 am
Rescue01
Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 2432
Welcome Green_discovery.
The warning light indicates a problem with the air suspension it could be anything from a faulty height sensor to compressor to a leaking bag,not colostomy.
You need to get the fault codes read and this will point you in the starting direction to cure this problem the garage who fitted your ARB bushes to cure your sinking susp probably dont have a fault code reader get it to your local LR garage or independant someone on here will point you in the right direction,if it under warranty then go the a LR garage if not give TFC.forum member and ace mechanic a call you can e-mail him from the site or goto www.offroad-essentials.com. He might be in your area soon as he criss crosses the nation Its not the height of the fall but the sudden stop at the bottom that hurts!!
2nd Jun 2010 10:59 am
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Location: Cornwall
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Righto then I will await TFC arrival on Monday and see what his magic box of tricks says.
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Member Since: 23 Feb 2010
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Start the car up, shut all the doors and reach in through the passenger front window. Hit the suspension up button to off-road height. Put your head down by the compressor (in front of NSR wheel). If no noise is heard would suspect the compressor has gone.
2nd Jun 2010 6:21 pm
green_discovery
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 11
Thanks for help so far.
Unfortunately car is out of warranty (is 6 years old). The compressor runs when you ask it to go up but if you leave it ticking over but not moving the compressor cuts in and out every few minutes. Does this mean there is a leak?
The local garage can download the fault codes ok but maybe have less knowledge of what they mean than other members here. Is there a cheap way of getting the fault codes out myself?
Other forums seem to suggest a leaking exhaust valve in the compressor is a common problem on early models, is this likely?
Thanks in advance.
2nd Jun 2010 6:56 pm
John C
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Location: East Yorkshire
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There's a cable (behind the wheel arch I think) that can get chaffed and wear through. This affects the operation of the valve block. Worth checking simple/cheap things before jumping to expensive solutions 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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2nd Jun 2010 7:55 pm
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I have spoke to TFC about mine and he is coming Monday to sort this and some bits and my 90k - i will advise the outcome soonest.
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