Thread: Air suspension stuck!

Tas
Have a look at this thread!

fullfatrr.com - View topic - Range Rover L322 - Stuck in Extended or Off Road Height

Laurie

G'day, Laurie. Yes... this fits the signs/symptoms all except for the lack of lights at the dash control. I'll certainly get the spare wheel out and look at it today...then let the forum know the outcome.

Hello again... I uncovered and dismounted the air suspension compressor. It certainly doesn't look the same as the one that you pointed me to, Laurie.
The part # of the compressor is in the fourth image; there is a round 10c piece-sized brass filter in the end of the compressor; the nearest that I can see to the one shown in the link is an elongated, truncated cone shape and is tucked, almost inaccessibly, within the wiring and piping. It has no hex on it and looks like it isn't removable.
The exit hose/pipe tees at what looks like some type of safety valve but I removed this (thinking that air would rush out under pressure) and nothing happened. Ideas??

Tas
You have the early compressor the procedure should be similar. If after cleaning you still have a problem, try a battery reset and if no joy, you will have to get the codes read. I would suspect one of the suspension control valves to be the problem.

Laurie

Thanks for your replies and useful input, Laurie. I bought the car only a couple of weeks ago and the previous owner gave me a receipt for the replacement of one strut, all sensors and the reconditioning of the compressor. The filters look brand new so I have no reason to doubt him. I was puzzled that when I removed the (valve, I think) at the tee on the spare wheel well, there was no rush of air and the system didn't depressurise. This must mean that there's a valve further down the line. I have the "Rave" workshop manual on CD and after reading about the air suspension system I'm even more confused! What puzzles me most is the lack of LED lights on the centre console. The switch is totally non-responsive (of course). I also have the dreaded "Air Susp. Inactive" message. I haven't hot wired the compressor yet but it must be working or the suspension wouldn't be on maximum height. I have checked the fuses and they're OK. I suppose that I knew it's inevitable that I would end up taking it to a service centre it to have the diagnostics read. Problem is for me that the nearest one is 150km away and basically takes a day out of my life to get it there; the work done; and the trip home. I was hoping that there was a simple remedy that could save me the trouble (and the $$s). I'm retired now but in part of my early working life I was a diesel fitter (old-tech...1960s) and I can turn a spanner. We all love our modern motors but the question remains...can we fix them ourselves???

Tas
Have you tried the Master Reset by disconnecting the battery ???

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l322-range...t-battery.html

Laurie

Did the system pump up but then not down? or has it been the same height since you got it?

Has it sat unused for a period of time?

Took me a while to work out why mine wouldn't go down when I first bought the car and it had been sitting for a good few months unused....

Originally Posted by jsp

Did the system pump up but then not down? or has it been the same height since you got it?

Has it sat unused for a period of time?

Took me a while to work out why mine wouldn't go down when I first bought the car and it had been sitting for a good few months unused.....

G'day! Yes. It hasn't moved and has never responded to the switch.
Yes... I think so. I could check with the previous owner.
So did you find a solution?

I'm going to try the, "battery disconnect/steering on full lock" solution today.