JKB
Member Since: 25 Jan 2008
Location: Harrogate
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Can anyone let me know why I've just got an amber suspension warning light on?
The text warning says 'suspension fault - normal height only available'
I'd like some guidance before someone suggests rebuilding the whole car!
Thanks.
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 15th Jul 2009 9:11 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Things to check
1. Did you wait for the bong when you started the engine?
2. Could the battery charge be a bit low?
3. Does the fault clear if you shut the vehicle and re-start it?
 I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:18 am |
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JKB
Member Since: 25 Jan 2008
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 47
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I've never heard a bong before starting and I always wait for the preheat light to go out. The bong indicating the fault comes on after travelling a few yards in 1st.
Battery shouldn't be low or there's no sign of it being low.
Yes, it reoccurs after restarting.
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:30 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Take a read here for some further thought
http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic34117.html? I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:34 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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JKB wrote:
Battery shouldn't be low or there's no sign of it being low.
Actually...... that fault could be the first sign of it. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:35 am |
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JKB
Member Since: 25 Jan 2008
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 47
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I'll read the threads - thanks!
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| 15th Jul 2009 10:17 am |
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bigdave
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
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Hello,
I have just started to get the exact same fault.
Its in at an indy for a check over and quote for ball joints, suspension arms etc - they are playing a bit too much.
Will report back on what they say.
Cheers
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| 15th Jul 2009 10:31 am |
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puffsorted
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 112
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JKB wrote:Can anyone let me know why I've just got an amber suspension warning light on?
The text warning says 'suspension fault - normal height only available'
I'd like some guidance before someone suggests rebuilding the whole car!
Thanks.
Probably compressor failure. Take a look at it under the car, its just in front of the nearside rear wheel under a cover (3x13mm bolts) With mine you could clearly see a pipe was broken and although the compressor was running it could get no air into the system. There are some photos on here somewhere that I took.
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| 15th Jul 2009 12:22 pm |
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RobP
Member Since: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Leamington Spa UK
Posts: 72
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Just had exactly the same message on mine. I needed a new suspension compressor. 10forcash sourced a new compressor and came and fitted it for me. Excellent service.
RobP
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| 15th Jul 2009 3:48 pm |
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JKB
Member Since: 25 Jan 2008
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 47
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Same here!
New compressor and job done.
My 90,000 miles 'never had a spanner on it' story has expired!!
Small price to pay for a great car.
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| 21st Jul 2009 8:07 pm |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
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I had the same message. Turned off the car. started it again, and the problem seemed to be away - BUT - it returned. At last the compressor didnt work.
Got a new compressor, and the problem was solved.
Land Rover should recall thiese early compresors - in my opinion.
Best regards. Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
Ducati 750 SS
Cervelo P2
Last edited by Calle on 23rd Jul 2009 12:19 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 23rd Jul 2009 10:30 am |
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bigdave
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Location: Cornwall
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Hi Calle,
Thanks for that - did they do it under warranty?
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| 23rd Jul 2009 11:42 am |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
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Hello bigdave.
My car was just out of warrenty, so I had to pay it myself. Quite expensive. About 1230 £ all incl. Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
Ducati 750 SS
Cervelo P2
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| 23rd Jul 2009 12:05 pm |
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bigdave
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Location: Cornwall
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I hope thats a price based on the Danish economy!!!
Anyone in the UK had it done? Have you had it done on Tesco Warranty that I have?
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| 23rd Jul 2009 1:18 pm |
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