Thread: SLS suspension issues

I had my bags and compressor checked at the Landrover workshop and even had a new solenoid fitted But I continued to have dramas with the air suspension, I'd had a gut full by the end of it and the springs were the easiest and most reliable option for my needs.

Springs all fitted this avo!

wow, 7 days ownership, then two asking questions about a problem and you bailed on a great system,,

Have a great time with your coils.

Haha it may just be "bailed for now" Pedro - I think this was the cheapest quick solution, I may revisit the air springs when funds allow! (Already getting it in the neck for buying a car that has issues a few days layer)!

Take your time to do the research and maintenance,, piston overhaul kits are available, new air filter, seperate in-line valves to run without the compressor,
it really is a much better way than coils,,

If anyone else does the coil conversion, in order to stop the battery going flat you need to remove and tape up the earth wire C0811 (this is the middle of the 3 earth points next to the battery - the one without the nut attached). Unplugging the compressor alone doesn't stop it. However, this will set off the warning chimes when travelling over 30km/h - this can be stopped by unplugging the electrical connectors to the ride height sensors. Hopefully(!) I won't get another flat battery!

Originally Posted by Lemo

Only had my D2 since Dec2016 and going back to air bags in mine, has spring at the moment that are pretty good but that switch on the bash is mocking me!!
Maybe a good idea or might be a headache but willing to give it a go.
I think the last owner wasn't as meticulous with cars as I am as I've already fixed several things that had been left that would have bugged the crap out of me!!
So my two cents is if you are mechanically competent and don't have to pay mechanics fees stay with the bags and enjoy the ride and flexibility of them.

Did u ever go back to air bags? I'm thinking of doing the same so I'm keen for ur thoughts.

Originally Posted by chris_123

If anyone else does the coil conversion, in order to stop the battery going flat you need to remove and tape up the earth wire C0811 (this is the middle of the 3 earth points next to the battery - the one without the nut attached). Unplugging the compressor alone doesn't stop it. However, this will set off the warning chimes when travelling over 30km/h - this can be stopped by unplugging the electrical connectors to the ride height sensors. Hopefully(!) I won't get another flat battery!

Interesting about your battery going flat, and chimes going off, did you change the suspension settings with a Nanocom or similar to non airbag? If not the ECU woulds still think you have airbags.