LLAMS electronic height controller for D3/D4/RRS

**Graeme** · 24th August 2014, 06:24 AM

Not being accustomed to removing the covers and connectors requires a slow and steady approach so installation time easily blows out. I fitted one to a 2010 D4 very recently including fitting the switch to the centre console that still took over an hour even though I can almost do it blind-folded.

**LRD414** · 23rd December 2014, 03:47 PM

I am arranging for Davis Performance to supply & install Llams in my MY14 D4. I'm also getting them to install Redarc Tow Pro (headlight binnacle mount).

I haven't found too much info on where people are mounting the current version of the Llams switches in D4's. Most info is for D3's.

So far it seems that a good location for dial is small panel right side of steering wheel, adjacent headlight switch but would appreciate thoughts/options/etc. Not sure for LED.

Davis are quite happy to take customer's advice (within reason) regarding mounting.

Cheers,
Scott

**Graeme** · 23rd December 2014, 04:53 PM

The left side of the steering column cover is a reasonable spot if its not in use with either an electric column adjuster or perhaps a driving light switch. The LED can't be seen from the driving position but you get to feel if the height is other than normal height so not much of a loss. However I suggest that the drilled washer is not fitted so that the LED protrudes a little as the plastic is fairly thick.

A good spot for the button switch is in the webbing below the steering wheel because its out of harm's way but still can be felt and pressed.

You might like to remind DPL that no calibration is required for later D3s and D4s.

**LRD414** · 26th December 2014, 06:59 PM

Graeme, could I send you a PM just to get a couple of small things clarified? Just so I am fully informed when discussing with DPL.

**Graeme** · 26th December 2014, 08:12 PM

Most certainly!

**Ben_Vapid** · 29th January 2015, 12:29 PM

Hi guys,

I'm wondering if LLAMS can be used to only raise the left or right side of the car to help level it for a rooftop tent? It doesn't seem so but I thought i'd ask.

And can anyone recommend an installer in Melbourne, preferably north?

Cheers!

Tombie · 29th January 2015, 12:48 PM

Open tent, start vehicle, close doors and wait.
The vehicle will self level to compensate for the lean caused by the tent.

**Ben_Vapid** · 29th January 2015, 01:14 PM

Yeah i'm more thinking a hefty slope. I'm thinking of getting a rooftop tent and a mates D2 on the weekend had to drive up on chocks to level properly. I know my D4 will self-level, but only to a point!

**Graeme** · 29th January 2015, 01:16 PM

I thought I should be able to get one side to drop and the other to raise but the suspension wouldn't play the game. The test was in response to a request for the option to use whilst on a lean against rocks etc. I wasn't very comfortable with the idea though because if enabled whilst driving it would be illegal and could be hazardous so didn't persist with trying.

**Graeme** · 30th January 2015, 08:43 PM

I've had a request asking if fade-out can be permanently enabled.

Currently the button can be pressed any number of times with the rotary switch set to medium to enable fade-out which is then cancelled by momentarily selecting low.

Fade-out can be made to toggle on and off with each successive press of the button switch whilst the rotary switch is set at medium. The button could be held for any length of time then when released the program will wait 10ms to exclude switch contact bounce to avoid immediately toggling the setting. The on/off setting would persist even if disconnected from power. The module LED colour would be slightly improved over the current version to show orange when the rotary switch is on medium if fade-out is enabled but off if not, regardless of whether recovery/extra high is enabled. The module LED will show red only when the rotary switch is on high if recovery/extra high is enabled. Hence the module LED will confirm any current special modes. Existing modules could be updated FOC by sending the module back for reprogramming.

My concern is that the only way to check whether fade-out is enabled or not would be to set the rotary switch to medium and see if the module LED is on or off, which is not very user-friendly. However I suspect that once enabled one would not bother to disable it because its not expected to materially affect vehicle height yet may reduce the incidence of faults if stopped with 1 or diagonal corner(s) fully extended. Perhaps fade-out should initially be enabled and only disabled if specifically not desired.

Any comments?

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