Big Kev
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: SYDNEY
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hi , in Broome at the moment all fine, except intermitently the message centre displays 'SUSPENSION FAULT NORMAL HEIGHT ONLY'. once the engine is stopped and turned back on again no fault indicating light is present and suspention can be lowered and raised as normal..... until the next incidence. only started happening yesterday after i'd taken the camper trailer off, when i was driving around town
Have got it booked in monday with the local land rover agent to have a look.
any ideas of the fault would be helpful.
thnaks Kev
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 22nd Jun 2012 6:41 am |
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euangibson
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That could be a number of things....in my case it wasn't long before the dreaded red light and speed restriction warning.....a new compressor was diagnosed and duly cleared it up....but as I said try the search on here,there are other possible (cheaper) culprits....  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 22nd Jun 2012 7:14 am |
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nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
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Was the compressor in my case too. Get the faultcodes read. If you see "Pressure Increasing Too Slowly" then it's most probably the compressor, though it could be an air leak too. Dennis
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| 22nd Jun 2012 7:28 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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or you need to dry the beads in the dyer or get a new one. Cheaper than a new compressor. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 22nd Jun 2012 11:58 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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Yet again - LR have outsmarted themselves - why make the beads in what is essentially a sealed system - why not use domestic beads in a container that is a serviceable item to be replaced every major service - too easy.
Garry
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| 23rd Jun 2012 3:28 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
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garrycol wrote: .... essentially a sealed system - why not use domestic beads in a container that is a serviceable item to be replaced every major service - too easy.
They were going to combine the in-cabin air filter with the gel can assem in D4 , but it's not
come to fruition . Current design is total crap. FYI the canister is $164 inc GST........ DO NOT GET SHAFTED
for a new compressor !!!
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| 24th Jun 2012 5:27 am |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
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I'm getting repeated suspension faults, how do I know whether it's a new compressor needed or just the beads replaced?
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| 24th Jun 2012 6:52 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
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If it cuts out after 30sec to a minute of running ; resets and keeps doing the same , but getting
more frequent , then it's the canister blocking flow and causing vacuum trip.
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| 24th Jun 2012 8:02 am |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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mmm... okay... the fault code I'm getting is unable to pressurise resevoir (or something like that), so I assume the compressor is unable to charge it up then cuts out (it's about a minute after starting the car).
The beads are white with a few blue... which colour should they be?
There's dessicant beads on ebay (purchased by weight... 500g, 1kg etc) so is it worth using these and giving it a go?
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| 24th Jun 2012 9:20 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
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When the beads break-down they become dust . You'll need to scrape that off the canister end filter pads.
Let's be honest here ; just how little moisture can a small handful of beads really absorb from God knows
how much air over the years . I doubt it matters whatsoever if there's any beads in there . Mine ran
for three and a half years in the Tropics ! When you see how much water there is coming out of an air-con
unit , it makes you think that this canister is a load of  really .............
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| 24th Jun 2012 9:49 am |
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Big Kev
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: SYDNEY
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thanks guys, as you suggested the fault was diagnosed as a control valve and the dryer etc. We are now patiently waiting for delivery of parts in Broome. If you have to be stranded somewhere this is not a bad place.
thanks again Kev
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| 2nd Jul 2012 12:12 am |
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shanep
Member Since: 28 Nov 2011
Location: Darwin
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NickJ, beads $14 from online store are ok, I purchased the orange ones. Replacement exhaust valve $12(genuine LR part), 30 mins to pull the compressor, 5 mins to change over and 30 mins to re-install. Easy to do no more problems with compressor.
From memory I think you need 125-150g of dry beads (might want to check this first).
NickJ wrote:mmm... okay... the fault code I'm getting is unable to pressurise resevoir (or something like that), so I assume the compressor is unable to charge it up then cuts out (it's about a minute after starting the car).
The beads are white with a few blue... which colour should they be?
There's dessicant beads on ebay (purchased by weight... 500g, 1kg etc) so is it worth using these and giving it a go?
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| 10th Oct 2012 12:27 pm |
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DiscoJools
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
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Are the dessicant beads silica gell beads?
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1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
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| 13th Oct 2012 11:45 am |
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DiscoJools
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
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Thanks...Already have unit dismantled. Is from my D3 2 or 3 years ago when it failed. Have run with dryer empty and doesn't seem to be pumping much air. makes me think that piston is stuffed. Will try and rig up a test tank and pressure gauge to test.
Getting repair kit JPO500010 from the UK for about £15 plus postage. Comes with o rings,springs and strangely screws!
Discojools
[img]http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/13799/normal_JPO500010.bmp[/img] 2.7 D4 eDiff, Traxide Dual battery, Safari Snorkel...Opposite Lock winch bar..extra set 17" wheels with 245/70/17 BFG KM2 MTs..Warrior winch..Long range tank.
1982 2dr RRC renovated.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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| 13th Oct 2012 1:03 pm |
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