johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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After sorting out blocked drain tubes from sunroof today I'm moving on to the next problem I'm having.
Since having rear brake pads changed a month or so ago I've been getting suspension fault warning normal height only, with amber symbol on dash. This has been happening more frequently lately and is coming on a couple of minutes after starting. The compressor seems to be working ok, so i hope its not that. I have read somewhere that this fault can come up when the car has been jacked up.
Can anyone suggest what might be the problem, hoping it might be a simple fix.
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 1st Jul 2012 10:12 pm |
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nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
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I had exactly the same problem. Get the fault codes read. It will help confirm things. In my case it was "Pressure Increasing Too Slowly". Compressor worked just like yours, just not good enough.
I ended up changing the compressor. It could be the dryer has solidified and there is a kit for that, but I needed things definitely fixed. Couldn't waste too much time replacing things which I wasn't sure would fix it fully, so I just went for the safest bet. Dennis
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Buckingham Blue
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| 2nd Jul 2012 7:30 am |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Arranged to have fault codes read later today,so fingers crossed. I did notice earlier on 4x4 screen that front n/s marker was a little higher than others, perhaps it may be a sensor fault, will find out later.
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| 2nd Jul 2012 9:42 am |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Might be worth making a cup of tea and having a read through this.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic70011.html
I went through all that's detailed in the above thread, and am still going OK now I've made sure I cycle the suspension from top to bottom at least once a week.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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| 2nd Jul 2012 10:02 am |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Ok just taken car to local indie and they noticed as I pulled into workshop and turned engine off air escaping on n/s front, they examined it for leaks from air lines but said they seemed fine. There conclusion was that there was a problem with suspension air bag. Apparently this is more common on range rovers and not something they had come across on a d3.
Going to cost about £350 inc labour to sort out 
Has anyone else had this problem?
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| 2nd Jul 2012 12:13 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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If there is a leak from the bag itself, that corner of the car will drop when parked up.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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| 2nd Jul 2012 12:16 pm |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Thats what they said, it didn't sound right to me, it sounded as if I had puncture.
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| 2nd Jul 2012 12:20 pm |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Just a quick update on this. Had Geoff monitoring this problem for a few weeks and everything is indicating a knackered compressor is causing the fault, after heavy testing the warning light has gone from amber to red. Hopefully new one will be fitted in the next few days and I can move on to my next fault - parking sensors 
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| 16th Sep 2012 4:32 pm |
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Garym2000
Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
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This is one of the main advantages of owning a disco, it's a hobby, it's gets you out of the house and it challenges the brain, thus keeping you mentally fit. Bonus all round!
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| 16th Sep 2012 4:46 pm |
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geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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johnny
the pdc fault is one thats baffling i really cant get my head round it 
as for compressor i will speak to nick monday first thing 
ps all being well will see you wednesday
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| 16th Sep 2012 5:00 pm |
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
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johnnychainsaw wrote:Just a quick update on this. Had Geoff monitoring this problem for a few weeks and everything is indicating a knackered compressor is causing the fault, after heavy testing the warning light has gone from amber to red. Hopefully new one will be fitted in the next few days and I can move on to my next fault - parking sensors
Front's?
As mine as inactive but all 4 are clicking away to suggest they work.. In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
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| 16th Sep 2012 5:12 pm |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Cheers Geoff hopefully she won't let me down ( literally ) til then. I'm hoping now the compressor has cooled I will get normal height with no problems.
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| 16th Sep 2012 5:29 pm |
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johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
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Big thanks to Geoff for sorting me out. New compressor fitted problem solved ....happy again 
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| 19th Sep 2012 7:25 pm |
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SimonC
Member Since: 23 Feb 2010
Location: Essex
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Hi,
What was your PDC fault and did you get it sorted? I have replaced a faulty rear sensor and the rear loom and am still getting the continuous tone. Driving me mad!
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| 25th Sep 2012 8:01 am |
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geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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simon
you might have faults stored that need clearing or i could be the pdc module 
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| 25th Sep 2012 10:05 am |
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