Thread: Amber suspension fault / GAP IID

Originally Posted by Arapiles

I've been getting an intermittent amber suspension fault over the last fortnight - what would a GAP IID actually tell you from the internal fault code?

The recent issues I had with my intercooler weren't specifically picked up by my independent's analysis tools, whatever ones they use - so will a GAP IID actually narrow down what the issue might be or is all it does is just display the generic LR fault code?

There are no real "generic LR fault codes". Each code identifies a specific issue or behaviour and that starts the diagnosis process.

I count 90 DTCs listed for suspension the service manual. 10 or so of those are "lost communication or electronic issue" the rest are plausibility or fault. So a DTC is a pretty good leg up on localizing the issue.

Originally Posted by BradC

There are no real "generic LR fault codes". Each code identifies a specific issue or behaviour and that starts the diagnosis process.

I count 90 DTCs listed for suspension the service manual. 10 or so of those are "lost communication or electronic issue" the rest are plausibility or fault. So a DTC is a pretty good leg up on localizing the issue.

OK, in any case I'll have to book it in for a service to sort out what's going on. I get that because it's at 7 years / 100,000 kms there's a few service items like the belts to be fixed, but it is turning into a money pit at the moment.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

OK, in any case I'll have to book it in for a service to sort out what's going on. I get that because it's at 7 years / 100,000 kms there's a few service items like the belts to be fixed, but it is turning into a money pit at the moment.

Frankly if you've made it this far and it's only just turning into a money pit I reckon you've done well and have some catching up to do!

Originally Posted by Arapiles

OK, in any case I'll have to book it in for a service to sort out what's going on. I get that because it's at 7 years / 100,000 kms there's a few service items like the belts to be fixed, but it is turning into a money pit at the moment.

7yrs 100,000km is child's play.
Mine is 9 years (MY14) and coming up to 300,000km.
Had all of the usual things go over that time. I suppose I'll be up for my 3rd LCA change soon.... Still loving it though.

I was getting the amber faults for my suspension on and off for around 6 weeks, the fault was along the lines of “not holding gallery pressure “ or something similar. After searching this forum I ordered the oring rebuild kit for the control blocks and fitted them, went out for a test drive and the fault reappeared and by the time I got home I could hear my front air strut was leaking. I’ve since replaced the front struts ( the ride is amazing) and have the rear struts sitting here to do.

Originally Posted by BradC

Frankly if you've made it this far and it's only just turning into a money pit I reckon you've done well and have some catching up to do!

192,000km, 12 years old.
Alternator,
front LCA bushes at 80k,
Full suspension refurb at 190k
New radiator same time

Where is this money pit?

Originally Posted by Porker

I was getting the amber faults for my suspension on and off for around 6 weeks, the fault was along the lines of “not holding gallery pressure “ or something similar. After searching this forum I ordered the oring rebuild kit for the control blocks and fitted them, went out for a test drive and the fault reappeared and by the time I got home I could hear my front air strut was leaking. I’ve since replaced the front struts ( the ride is amazing) and have the rear struts sitting here to do.

Good to hear. Where did you buy struts? BWI brand?

Originally Posted by Tombie

192,000km, 12 years old.
Alternator,
front LCA bushes at 80k,
Full suspension refurb at 190k
New radiator same time

Where is this money pit?

Well, in the last 18 months there's been new front LCAs and a blown intercooler, and the current issue is probaly the compressor. Plus the three belts done, the transmission done and 6 new tyres. That adds up to a fair bit of money. I've owned a range of cars here and OS and with most of them - like our Mazda people mover and various Hondas - there's been nothing but general services and consumables required.

The independents I use said that they're seeing quite a few late model D4s with cracked manifolds and that's what it was feared the intercooler was. Which is why I'm thinking of selling it.