D3 Compressor failure !

[Rockylizard]

Gday...

Today I received the message - "Suspension Failure. Only normal suspension height available" ... together with the amber warning light for suspension.

Was near the dealer so dropped it in for a check and the advice was compressor and relay failure ... needs to be replaced ... not in stock so gotta get it in (3-4 days wait) ... cost around $1,000 plus fitting - probably $1,200 all up.

The D3 has 89,205km on the clock .. so I am a little disappointed :o

Is this a fairly typical life cycle for a compressor?

My other query to the forum is whether "someone" reconditions compressors and if so, I just might keep the 're-conned' one for a spare.

Open to all advice.
Cheers
John

[Tote]

some info here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/115167-d3-air-suspension-compressor-failure.html

I've not tried the compressor that I repaired but it seems to work OK on the bench.

Regards,
Tote

[DJC]

Asked the same thing a while back

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/119877-compressor-replacement.html

I still have the fault but haven't been off road so haven't needed to fix it yet....will be interested in responses.....
Cheers
Darren

[Graeme]

My D4 one stopped producing pressure at about 35K. However there was a problem from new, always taking far too long to raise the front of the vehicle. I'll see if the slow raising front is fixed when a new compressor is fitted.

[ash333]

I have an 09 D3 and the compressor failed after 18k kms. Luckily it was replaced under warranty. I was told that it would cost $1200 to replace if outside warranty. They should last approx 3 years depending on usage.

[CaverD3]

You can try cleaning out or replacing the dryer before getting a new one.