Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
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Disco Fart
All of a sudden, now when I lock my car, the suspension doesn't lower and I don't hear the 'Disco Fart' anymore. All suspension controls work fine but it just stopped lowering on locking.
Have I inadvertently switched something off?
I've searched various suspension threads but can't find this.
31st Aug 2017 1:00 pm
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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I thought the fart was part of the self levelling process. Are you parking it in the same place, maybe it doesn't need to level? <non>MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
31st Aug 2017 1:24 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
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Ah ok, could be that. I'm parking on the drive where it used to do that. I'll try in a different place cheers
31st Aug 2017 1:27 pm
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31st Aug 2017 1:29 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
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always thought the exhaust valve opens to release the excess air out of the compressor so it's not under constant pressure when it gets to the selected height
could blocked silica do this and prevent the relief valve from opening
didn't realise it could lower on locking the vehicle
also thought that was a funny description
31st Aug 2017 2:24 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
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Since owning the car for a couple of weeks now, every time I have parked in front of my garage and locked the car, it farts and lowers slightly. Then when I start it up next I can feel and see it rising again.
I read about the 'Disco Fart' on here. Thought it was an internationally recognised phrase
31st Aug 2017 2:41 pm
DavidSally
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Chesterfield
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I've heard of this but I don't think it's normal. Like a nagging wife maybe your Disco is too old now for PMT lol 😂. Mine is.
31st Aug 2017 3:00 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
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Steve916 wrote:
Since owning the car for a couple of weeks now, every time I have parked in front of my garage and locked the car, it farts and lowers slightly. Then when I start it up next I can feel and see it rising again.
I read about the 'Disco Fart' on here. Thought it was an internationally recognised phrase
hi steve
when the engine is turned off it should indeed hiss to release the excess pressure
found this and see u can program the keyfob, inc about the suspension , not sure if that's what u mean ,
if u don't hear the hiss anymore maybe the exhaust valve is blocked ??
Program the key fob 'Land Rover' button
The Land Rover button of Discovery 3's key fob (bottom of the 3 buttons, with the 'Land Rover' logo on it) can be programmed to do one of four things - trigger the panic alarm; turn on the 'follow-me-home' headlights; raise or lower the suspension; or release the upper-rear tailgate.
To set the panic alarm, insert the key in to the ignition (position two) and then remove the key from the ignition. Immediately after, hold down the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst pressing the hazard warning light button on the dashboard.
To set the remote to turn on the headlights, insert the key to position two and then remove it. Hold down the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst flashing the headlights (by pulling the headlight control stalk). The amount of time the lights remain on for depends on the headlamp delay setting (which can be changed within the Settings menu of the digital display).
To set the remote to raise or lower the air suspension, turn off the engine and remove the key. Within one minute, press and hold the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst pressing the air suspension control lever on the Terrain Response area of the centre console (to either position, up or down). The suspension can then be adjusted using the remote key fob. The hazard warning lights must first be turned on and all doors closed. To raise the suspension, hold down the Land Rover button whilst pressing and holding the lock button. To lower the suspension, hold down the Land Rover button whilst pressing and holding the unlock button.
To set the remote to release the tailgate, press and hold the Land Rover button on the fob and then release the tailgate (either by opening in outside or by pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons on the dashboard together).
Once the remote has been successfully programmed, the vehicle will 'bong' to confirm.
31st Aug 2017 3:24 pm
DiscoDunc
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the Disco fart has been around since 2005
do a +fart search - there is loads of info Duncan
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31st Aug 2017 4:33 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
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gstuart wrote:
Steve916 wrote:
Since owning the car for a couple of weeks now, every time I have parked in front of my garage and locked the car, it farts and lowers slightly. Then when I start it up next I can feel and see it rising again.
I read about the 'Disco Fart' on here. Thought it was an internationally recognised phrase
hi steve
when the engine is turned off it should indeed hiss to release the excess pressure
found this and see u can program the keyfob, inc about the suspension , not sure if that's what u mean ,
if u don't hear the hiss anymore maybe the exhaust valve is blocked ??
Program the key fob 'Land Rover' button
The Land Rover button of Discovery 3's key fob (bottom of the 3 buttons, with the 'Land Rover' logo on it) can be programmed to do one of four things - trigger the panic alarm; turn on the 'follow-me-home' headlights; raise or lower the suspension; or release the upper-rear tailgate.
To set the panic alarm, insert the key in to the ignition (position two) and then remove the key from the ignition. Immediately after, hold down the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst pressing the hazard warning light button on the dashboard.
To set the remote to turn on the headlights, insert the key to position two and then remove it. Hold down the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst flashing the headlights (by pulling the headlight control stalk). The amount of time the lights remain on for depends on the headlamp delay setting (which can be changed within the Settings menu of the digital display).
To set the remote to raise or lower the air suspension, turn off the engine and remove the key. Within one minute, press and hold the Land Rover button on the key fob whilst pressing the air suspension control lever on the Terrain Response area of the centre console (to either position, up or down). The suspension can then be adjusted using the remote key fob. The hazard warning lights must first be turned on and all doors closed. To raise the suspension, hold down the Land Rover button whilst pressing and holding the lock button. To lower the suspension, hold down the Land Rover button whilst pressing and holding the unlock button.
To set the remote to release the tailgate, press and hold the Land Rover button on the fob and then release the tailgate (either by opening in outside or by pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons on the dashboard together).
Once the remote has been successfully programmed, the vehicle will 'bong' to confirm.
Yeah did that earlier and it works fine on the key fob. I'll check the exhaust valve
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