Thread: Suspension compressor fault

It is strange the fault indicates sensor heating up when compressor is inactive as compressors generate heat during normal operation its the principal Diesel engines operate on, you fixed your problem when you replaced the compressor seal. By changing the seal you reduced the pressure loss and reduced the time the compressor runs to reach the desired pressure thus less heat generated during normal operating cycle. I am sure you remember pumping up a bike tyre and the pump getting hot in your hand as a kid same thing. Anyhow you fixed it that’s the main thing.
Gippy

Originally Posted by Gippslander

It is strange the fault indicates sensor heating up when compressor is inactive as compressors generate heat during normal operation its the principal Diesel engines operate on, you fixed your problem when you replaced the compressor seal. By changing the seal you reduced the pressure loss and reduced the time the compressor runs to reach the desired pressure thus less heat generated during normal operating cycle. I am sure you remember pumping up a bike tyre and the pump getting hot in your hand as a kid same thing. Anyhow you fixed it that’s the main thing.
Gippy

Gippslander:

whist I appreciate your contribution I beg to disagree and wrote a lengthy reply which I then decided against posting.
i am a qualified diesel mechanic who has owned this car since new, understand my FAULTMATE and different codes.

i have rebuilt compressor previously due to wear in piston ring (twice)