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    1995 HSE Airbag suspension replace advice

    Trust I can get some good advice from you all in regard to a 1995 HSE RR with 95,000km.
    I tend to think it's sitting a little low and realise the airbag suspension is close to its lifespan in any case.
    As I'm not keen on selling a kidney etc I'm looking for recommended mechanics in Sydney or Brisbane who can do this using Airbag Man or similiar parts.
    I assume from reading the pump will need replacing or rebuilding and would also think the Airbag Man emergency air recovery system is worthwhile?
    Any help would be apprecaited.
    Regards,

    Colin

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    I would take it a step at a time

    Replace the air bags if they are slowly sinking down on yellow warning light is on the dash, l replaced the air bags in 1993 range rover when l bought it in 2005, since then l replaced the two front sensors and thats all in terms of the air suspension and this year replaced the shock absorbers.

    The landrover bags were quoted at $750 apiece got the air man bags which are made by dunlop for $220 apiece which was still cheaper than reverting to coil suspension.

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    Retail price from a LR dealer is around $200 for each airbag on the LP (P38a) Range Rover.

    CJ, is it sitting low when parked (switched off) or in general driving ?
    While the airbags can leak over time they're not generally a cause of a low ride when the car is driving, unless you have a major leak somewhere.
    Maybe the system just needs calibrating.

    Are you in Sydney ?
    If so, give ATV, Coopers or Bruce Davis a call.

    For the emergency kit, try Lee Bourgeios with his Rovair system.
    Scott

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    Thanks for the help..
    No warning light but it's definately sitting lower at rest than I remember!
    I'm in country NSW and get to Brisbane and Sydney every month or so - either would be OK and I prefer a specialist to do anything a bit outside the ordinary.
    Scott have you got contacts on ATV, Coopers and Davies?
    Thanks again,
    Col

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    Have you thought about replacing the air suspension altogether? There are kits available to put the P38 on to coil springs. They come with a plug in module so that the EAS/ECU doesn't think there's a problem.

    Here's a link: One type of kit

    And a couple of others:

    Pictures of a kit in place

    Complete Tutorial with pics

    If you want to keep air suspension, then check out these upgraded units rather than the Dunlop ones:

    Arnott Air Springs

    Jon

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJ1960 View Post
    Scott have you got contacts on ATV, Coopers and Davies?
    ATV Automotives (Strathfield): 02 9764 3226
    Davis Performance Landys (Annangrove): 02 9679 1978
    Graeme Cooper Automotive (St Peters): 02 9550 2689 or 1800 647 999
    There's also KLR Automotive at Kingswood: 02 4721 3675


    For the emergency kit, Lee Bourgeois (Mittagong): 02 4871 1218
    Scott

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJ1960 View Post
    Thanks for the help..
    No warning light but it's definately sitting lower at rest than I remember!
    Apart from sitting lower than usual, are there any problems with the EAS ?
    Slow to lift ?
    Dropping overnight ?
    Scott

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    hehe hey guys

    i've just looked at a 96 range rover and after starting the engine the suspension light stayed on and on the mode panel all 4 lights were on..

    when i pushed the up/down button nothing happened.. is this a common problem? what causes it?

    the whole time the suspension was up high.. i assume it was anyway cause it didnt feel low and it was nice and soft, the ride that is..
    Last edited by glenneaux; 5th March 2008 at 05:26 PM. Reason: added details

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    Quote Originally Posted by glenneaux View Post
    i've just looked at a 96 range rover and after starting the engine the suspension light stayed on and on the mode panel all 4 lights were on..

    when i pushed the up/down button nothing happened.. is this a common problem? what causes it?

    the whole time the suspension was up high.. i assume it was anyway cause it didnt feel low and it was nice and soft, the ride that is..
    This has logged a hard fault & it will need to be diagnosed using test equipment (Testbook, Rovacom.....).

    In theory, it should stay high unless there a leak or it self levels down to the stops. Be prepared & get yourself a kidney belt .
    Scott

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    Thumbs up

    g'day noticed this company advertising on this site today. not sure if they can help
    Hard Range Australia
    best of luck

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