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    Newbie Air Suspension Query

    Just bought my first Discovery 3 beast and love it, has 22" wheels (see picture).

    As I'm paranoid of any massive mechanic bills, I'd like to ask about the air suspension.

    Every time i start the car and turn it off, it does some re-adjustment thing. Now I notice there is a lock icon on the console. Is there a way to stop the suspension from adjusting every time i drive it? If so, is it good or bad to lock it?

    Note I drive normal melbourne roads with the 22" rims.


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    It's balancing after you get out. Perfectly normal operation...
    Every time you open and close a door it will do the same.

    Nothing to worry about.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dublin_101 View Post
    Now I notice there is a lock icon on the console.
    Hi.

    I have a D4 and so it may be different, but when I use access mode and hold the button down for a couple of seconds it locks into access mode (for car parks where you want to keep it that way). That's when I get a lock symbol on mine. Normally it would clear as you drive away as the car will raise to normal height if you exceed 50 kmh.

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    Martin

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    thanks guys, exactly as both of you mentioned, when i open door and i have tried locking before only for it to alert me that it was raising when i hit the freeway (at which i **** myself ).

    this car has 85,000klms.

    how am i meant to maintain the air suspension? are there any regular activities to keep the system healthy?

    thanks in advance guys, really appreciate it.

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    Basically looks after itself, wash under the car on a regular basis, and every now and then(especially if you go through mud) take off the compressor protection plate and give it all a clean around the compressor area(don'y use a lot of pressure) and plate, other than that, nothing really.

    Nice car mate, very clean and tidy, looks like it's been looked after.
    Cheers Baz.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    Basically looks after itself, wash under the car on a regular basis, and every now and then(especially if you go through mud) take off the compressor protection plate and give it all a clean around the compressor area(don'y use a lot of pressure) and plate, other than that, nothing really.

    Nice car mate, very clean and tidy, looks like it's been looked after.
    Thanks Redback. Appreciated.

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    Have a read of the FAQs. There's a good summary of the air suspension in there:
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...tml#suspension

    I like these old threads too. Goes in to some detail on suspension modes:
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ight-mode.html
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...uspension.html

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