Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
Is it ok to drive in high mode with F35 removed? Ideally I’d like to move it about 200yards if possible, or is it best left where it is?
17th Jul 2021 12:18 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10679
Can’t see an issue as long as you stay below 30 mph
17th Jul 2021 12:21 pm
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
It’s been 10 hours and the suspension hasn’t dropped at all?
17th Jul 2021 7:47 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2322
Reservoir has a leak... pretty common due to rust around pipe plug- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
17th Jul 2021 10:40 pm
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
Thanks again for the help.
18th Jul 2021 8:45 am
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
Ive sprayed some soapy water around the pipe wind of the reservoir and it seems ok. It looks in pretty bad shape though so it possible it’s leaking from somewhere else.
18th Jul 2021 10:51 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5043
It's the top of the tank that usually rots!
A build up of road film and crud sits on top which becomes wet, eventually eats through the thin walled reservoir. If you have diagnostic tool you can see the pressure in the tank falling! If not, and the leak is bad enough it can be heard leaking if you lie alongside the passenger front door.
Engine off of course and tank filled (ie raise susp until compressor cuts in then lower to normal height and switch off engine as soon as the compressor stops filling)
If the compressor does not stop the leak is bad and should be easy to detect.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
18th Jul 2021 11:10 am
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
I can’t hear anything, so perhaps the leak isn’t that bad. Apart from the compressor running every 5 minutes or so, I sometimes hear a little hiss of air as I’m driving. It sounds like pressure being released from a valve (short burst) as opposed to a slow leak. This could be normal? And I’ve just never noticed it before now as I’ve become super aware of all the noises this car makes!!
18th Jul 2021 11:28 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5043
The only air leak you should be hearing is the exh valve when the compressor reaches the end of it's cycle.
You obviously have a leak somewhere, and the reservoir is usually the "go to" culprit for leaks. Though it could be anywhere in the system including the compressor itself.
Your best bet is to get diagnostics on it and or a mechanic who knows these vehicles. The one who fitted the compressor should have spotted there was a problem!yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
18th Jul 2021 11:36 am
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
In fairness, he changed the compressor and told me he needed to do a leak test on the system but I wasn’t in a position to leave it overnight. So it’s due back in on Tuesday, I was just trying to diagnose it myself.
18th Jul 2021 12:01 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5043
Ah! It'll get sorted then so.
Incidentally, what compressor did you have fitted, genuine or aftermarket?yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
18th Jul 2021 12:09 pm
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
A hitachi one
18th Jul 2021 12:59 pm
PROFSR G
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Location: Lost
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