Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Just picked our New car - suspension and low range problems
Morning guys
We picked up our first D3, driving it home all was good, everything working as it should. Stopped on the fuel station ( I know I'll be doing that a lot with the disco)
I was stationary with the engine running and noticed the car drop down. I thought wow it knows I'm getting out so its dropped the disco to access height for me to get out. (I didn't think it did that)
Worried by the drop I switched off and back on but nothing changed band the ride height switch didn't work. I got the manual out to check, it says ride height inceases at 6mph, so I drive off nothing raises and the ride is hard.
I stopped the car, jump out and take a look, ride hide looks normal, but it's solid.
Height switch still not working up or down, no flashing lights or messages on the screen.
ATR control and HDC button working, but noticed now that Disc will not engage Low box, again no flashing lights or error messages, as if the Height and Low box switches aren't working.
How do I test the switches ?
I tried to program the 3rd button to see if the height button was working but no chime, I get a chine when programming lights and panic facility.
I'm wondering (hoping) if I've pressed a button in the cabin that has disabled the suspension /low range?
All help appreciated, does anyone know of a good Indy in Staffordshire?
In summary
Height normal (ish)
Ride Hard
Air switch not working
Low range switch not working
ATR Control does not raise the suspension or put Disco into low on mud and ruts setting - it tells me to but won't allow it
Any ideas?
HELP ?
9th Apr 2016 9:38 am
ar1972
Member Since: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 106
Hi
I had the same problem with raising the switch / lowering switch, and had to replace them but from LR them come as one package i.e. with the plastic surround, I paid £159 +VAT for mine, but now works perfectly. Not sure if that problem relates to yours though ?
Did you buy privately or via a dealer ? If the latter, take it back
9th Apr 2016 11:42 am
DylansTrust
Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Thanks ar
Did it stop the low range button from working too ?
My Terrain Response selector and HDC work as they should, but not the other two switches
9th Apr 2016 11:51 am
ar1972
Member Since: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 106
Hi
My low range continued to work, just the raising and lowering switch, like you I had no error messages on the dash. I could drop the car only, but it would raise to normal height when I drove off.
Hope that helps.
9th Apr 2016 11:57 am
DylansTrust
Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Thanks.
I forgot to say it was from a dealer. I've contacted them, they've said "no problem, they will sort out whatever needs doing to put it right"
They have asked me to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes, which I've done but it didn't change anything.
Did you find any water in the area under switches?
Mrs DT not happy ! She wanted to use it today..
9th Apr 2016 12:06 pm
ar1972
Member Since: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 106
Hi
Yeah, deffo take it back to them, as you may know these machines are very technical / difficult at times, here's a link to my original post: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic142912.html
Bet the Mrs is proper angry lol
9th Apr 2016 12:16 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
doors need to be shut to change height...
9th Apr 2016 9:12 pm
jim4244
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 374
Would a hard reset help?
10th Apr 2016 12:53 pm
CFB
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Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Is there a multi connector under the console for the height switch and if so could it have come adrift? Perhaps the console has been out recently to remove something by the former keeper??2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
10th Apr 2016 12:59 pm
DylansTrust
Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Thanks for the replies guys. (Sorry for the delay replying I've been in hospital with my lad)
It worked on test drive but not when we picked it up.
Jim , what's a "hard reset?"
Took it back to the dealer, really helpful passed it over to the local Indy he uses who replaced the switch pack and that solved the problem.
Galway, I'll remember that one, it's a good safety feature.
Anyone know what the black and the great connectors under the switches are for ? (On left of photo)
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Doesn't look like the cool box connection.
13th Apr 2016 5:04 pm
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13th Apr 2016 5:44 pm
DylansTrust
Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Aerialmark wrote:
Could it be the fridge connections ?
Not sure AM, I think i checked that when it was disconnected
ACM Kit, I don't know.
What use is the connector in the cubby box lid? What can it be used for ?
I do have a bundle of new looking wires under the drivers seat, not sure what they are for, but look like something is missing, (I thought phone) , I'll post a photo when it's back from the Indy
13th Apr 2016 7:36 pm
DylansTrust
Member Since: 02 Apr 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 18
Disco is home , Mrs DT is happy
It was the switch pack at fault, new one fitted and working fine.
On the way home it absolutely lashed it down and that presented me with another problem
Do we think this could be sunroof drain channel blocked ?
Oh and here's the photo of the birds nest of wires under the drivers seat
I thought it might be a phone kit, but it's got 2 lots of telemute boxes? And I thought the car came with a phone kit from the factory? (HSE, got photo controls on the steering wheel and connector in the cubby box) Should it work via Bluetooth ?
It's got inline fuses in that small plug so looks like it's missing something , does any one know if it's a parrot kit?
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Mrs DT not happy ! She wanted to use it today..
