New EAS Compessor Option

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Originally Posted by Rohan

Hi All,
I've got my '06 RRS in at the stealer for a nice cheap timing belt service at the moment. I reported that I am having an issue with the air suspension, in that, it won't lower! Just goes up to extended mode instead. Shows an algorithm fault.
Anyway, turns out that I have to replace the compressor. The quote for this was $1937.00 I think this was for the "new" type of unit. After politely declining their kind offer I'm wondering what the going rate is for a replacement from the UK? (Old type or new)

Also is there anyone around Melbourne that fancies giving me a hand to fit it? (Obviously the requisite amount of beer would be provided)
Cheers.
Rohan.

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Rohan, if your suspension wont lower it is because the system is not releasing air, not the compressor. It could be that the desicant in the dryer has powered and blocking things up or the exhaust value on the compessor is stuck. This happened to me and when I serviced these to parts all was well again. The exhaust valve is No 7 in the attached drawing.
Ivan

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Originally Posted by IvanR

Rohan, if your suspension wont lower it is because the system is not releasing air, not the compressor. It could be that the desicant in the dryer has powered and blocking things up or the exhaust value on the compessor is stuck. This happened to me and when I serviced these to parts all was well again. The exhaust valve is No 7 in the attached drawing.
Ivan

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Thanks for that Ivan, sounds well worth a shot!

Assuming all goes tits up, I had a chat with the service guy and he said that they would fit a compressor that I supply, along with the necessary updates to the software, for approximately $300. He also offered to "have a look" at the price if I go back to him with what I can purchase a unit for.
Hadn't been to ULR before, but I think I may go back if the service stays as good as I experienced!

Excuse the semi thread hijack, but how slow is too slow in lifting the suspension? I read here about all four corners lifting at the same rate. Mine does not do that, it lifts rear first but it does have an ARB roo bar on it and I wouldn't have called it unreasonably slow.

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Originally Posted by JamesH

Excuse the semi thread hijack, but how slow is too slow in lifting the suspension? I read here about all four corners lifting at the same rate. Mine does not do that, it lifts rear first but it does have an ARB roo bar on it and I wouldn't have called it unreasonably slow.

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James, lifting rear 1st then front is normal. With regard to speed, I did some testing when I had the compressor replaced and timed the transitions which I documented earlier in this thread:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1756855

It should give you something to compare against.

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Originally Posted by SBD4

James, lifting rear 1st then front is normal. With regard to speed, I did some testing when I had the compressor replaced and timed the transitions which I documented earlier in this thread:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1756855

It should give you something to compare against.

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Yup, always bum first ... I read it was to do with not blinding oncoming drivers if you are doing this at night .... but then again, this story may have as much cred as the "why is the bonnet handle on the LHS?" stories LOL!!!

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Originally Posted by Celtoid

Yup, always bum first ... I read it was to do with not blinding oncoming drivers if you are doing this at night .... but then again, this story may have as much cred as the "why is the bonnet handle on the LHS?" stories LOL!!!

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sounds reasonable to me Kev;)

Allianz replaced my compressor a few years ago, under extended warranty
Although I've had no problems, I might take the cover off to see what version is installed

If the car is raising too slow the system tells you on the dash message display. This is not a fault message but an advisory.

Garry