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Q8_LR3
Joined: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Every where in kuwait!
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A few days ago my lr3 was alarming me of a suspension fault but the car was fine so I just kept ignoring it, yesterday when I started driving the car heading to the highway it was leaning to the right side similar to a flat tire so I stopped and checked the car I saw the front right was very low comparing to the other three corners.
I decided to go back home and call L/R recovery to take my lr3 (I was only 3km away from home) but suddenly the car has shown it's anger on me and alot of warning and fault messages appeared, then I got the low rider mode 
I have checked it again once I reached my home and restarted the car, all the faults have gone but the car was raising slowly and noticed an air leak sound coming from the front right shock absorber followed by  SUSPENSION FAILURE then back again to the low rider mode 
Car has been towed by L/R recovery and I'm still waiting for the final results
To bad that no warranty repairs involved  '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard
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 Mon Oct 06 2008 7:39pm |
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10forcash
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Won't be a shock absorber / damper, more likely a suspension airbag or pipe, possibly one of the pipes has been damaged as it's very unlikely an airbag has failed.... If an airbag seal has failed (none reported here or LR) then the complete kit is only about £30 TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Mon Oct 06 2008 7:43pm |
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Q8_LR3
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thanks for you fast responce 10, I hope it's something simple as you said.
I'll keep you posted. '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard
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| Mon Oct 06 2008 7:48pm |
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10forcash
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Give me a shout if you think I can help!  TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
Vehicle modifications, preparation, training and equipment also available
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| Mon Oct 06 2008 7:49pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Suspension height sensor fault? Just the one on that corner would give the same result. Damaged or faulty. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Mon Oct 06 2008 10:48pm |
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10forcash
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but not the sound of air escaping TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Tue Oct 07 2008 9:31am |
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caverD3
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Must read all of post 
Thought it could be farting but not if it's raising slowly. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Tue Oct 07 2008 10:21am |
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Q8_LR3
Joined: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Every where in kuwait!
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UPDATE:
Stealer changed the f/r air spring, paid around £320 including labour+software update, the car seems to be much better than before especially in cornering. '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard
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| Thu Oct 16 2008 12:24am |
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cdodkin
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
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can't get past how much wind these cars pass - even when working correctly.
the damn thing farts every time I park, and wifey has taken to making extra farting noises every time we leave it!
Very British - it's like a 4x4 Johnny Fart Pants!! 
 08 LR3 SE - 02 D2 SE7
Porsche 911 (03 996) - Porsche Boxster (99 986)
03 MINI Cooper S - gone but not forgotten!
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| Thu Oct 16 2008 2:31am |
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