Member Since: 11 May 2018
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Thanks for the advice. Compressor runs for about 5 mins not timed exactly
The strange thing is once I clear the warning the system works fine while stationary but as soon as I drive it come back again even though I’m not asking for a height adjustment.Dorian Woolger
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I replaced the end cap on my Disco this week, now it goes up and down as expected.
One thing I found though, that I also reset the height settings once done.
Once this was done you could see once the car was in off road height the compressor turned off straight away.
Before it was still trying to do stuff and not liking it.
I will have a look what the settings were when I get the Snap On Diag tool back again, as I can't remember now.MY15 BMW 5 Series Touring
Porsche 996 C4 911
Need another Disco to fiddle with.
29th Sep 2019 6:07 pm
hugeviking
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gstuart wrote:
Hi
That looks like an AMK, think the writing is on that plate to the left of the picture where the black airline is
It might also help to use some soapy water around ur compressor, reservoir valve block inc that black pipe to ensure it’s not leaking
Does ur disco drop over night plse
Hi gstuart, if the vehicle drops overnight, what would you say the fault was.
Thanks. Andi
29th Sep 2019 8:10 pm
gizze
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: Norfolk
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It will be a leak somewhere.
Could be a single strut, front or rear valve or pipework.
Best thing to do is set to normal height, pull the fuse and then see if one corner has dropped. The car will try to self level all the time, so if one corners is leaking the whole car will drop to keep it levelled.
Pulling the fuse stops this and you will see where your problem is.MY15 BMW 5 Series Touring
Porsche 996 C4 911
Need another Disco to fiddle with.
29th Sep 2019 10:56 pm
gstuart
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hugeviking wrote:
gstuart wrote:
Hi
That looks like an AMK, think the writing is on that plate to the left of the picture where the black airline is
It might also help to use some soapy water around ur compressor, reservoir valve block inc that black pipe to ensure it’s not leaking
Does ur disco drop over night plse
Hi gstuart, if the vehicle drops overnight, what would you say the fault was.
Thanks. Andi
Wanted to ensure there wasn’t a drop so that if he fitted a new compressor it didn’t burn that one out
Should have worded it better
I’ll get my coat
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30th Sep 2019 1:14 am
gstuart
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gizze wrote:
It will be a leak somewhere.
Could be a single strut, front or rear valve or pipework.
Best thing to do is set to normal height, pull the fuse and then see if one corner has dropped. The car will try to self level all the time, so if one corners is leaking the whole car will drop to keep it levelled.
Pulling the fuse stops this and you will see where your problem is.
Indeed, I should have worded it better
I had fun with mine, found it would only drop in off road height , was a leaking front strut
Mine had been seriously neglected and was a right nightmare as I found leaks on valve blocks, fittings, air tank etc
Ended up having to vacuum test each individual line
30th Sep 2019 1:23 am
dorianwoolger
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Mine does not drop at all. How long should compressor run for?
Also how do you remove the air pipes from the AMK compressor? Want to check the inlet hose is not blocked somewhere.Dorian Woolger
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Hiya
Should only run for a few minutes if that , then once it reaches pressure ur hear the hiss
Looks like u have a voss connector , just undo the fitting with a spanner whilst holding the black pipe from turning
If there’s any pushfit , u push the small outer collar in whilst gently pulling on the pipe
30th Sep 2019 6:41 am
dorianwoolger
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Well new compressor turned up today so going to make use of the dry weather tomorrow to swap it out.
The eBay link is the one I purchased and its defiantly a clone, not a proper AMK but will see if that does the job and look to refurb the original.
I need the car as my daily runner so £165 even if its a temp replacement is better than no car while I return the original.
Obviously if the same fault comes back, I will need to scratch my head a bit more.
Thanks for all the help so far.Dorian Woolger
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Nice to hear about the update
Plse let us know how it goes after you’ve fitted the new compressor , did it come with a new relay
1st Oct 2019 7:24 pm
hugeviking
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gizze wrote:
It will be a leak somewhere.
Could be a single strut, front or rear valve or pipework.
Best thing to do is set to normal height, pull the fuse and then see if one corner has dropped. The car will try to self level all the time, so if one corners is leaking the whole car will drop to keep it levelled.
Pulling the fuse stops this and you will see where your problem is.
Cheers
Tried that in extended mode, and it didn't drop at all. But drops overnight in normal height with fuses re fitted.
Andi
1st Oct 2019 7:33 pm
dorianwoolger
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gstuart wrote:
Nice to hear about the update
Plse let us know how it goes after you’ve fitted the new compressor , did it come with a new relay
It did yes, why is a new relay needed?Dorian Woolger
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Hiya
Indeed is normally always a good practice to replace the relay that comes with the new compressor , maybe they supply one as a matter of course seeing they can wear out
1st Oct 2019 8:43 pm
dorianwoolger
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Well that was one of the easier jobs I've done
New compressor fitted
Before removal of the old one, I did go over all the pipes and check for leaks but found none.
After fitting I did notice that the new compressor did increaser the pressure much quicker so lets see how it goes.Dorian Woolger
Amateur Call: 2E0FSI
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