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discodr
 


Member Since: 20 Mar 2015
Location: London
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
Air suspension fails 450 miles from home

First post on the forum 1 month and 2k miles into ownership of my 2005 TDV6 HSE with 160k on the clock. Truck was cheap so I couldn't resist. There were faults showing even before I took delivery and being an ex-RR L322 owner, I knew things were going to go badly, but I just love these trucks.

Put the car through an MoT following tie rods, new dash squab + bits and bobs at £700. Drove it up to Glasgow to visit in laws and as soon as we left for the journey home, the following happens..

Noticed the car was sitting low on the off-side rear corner

Drove 5 mins...

Suspension fault - Normal height only.
30 MPH Max

We get over 50 mph...

Lowered suspension
System Fault
Special Programs off

Suspensions fails, drops to it's knees and is bouncing all over the place..we creep back to In-Laws. Her dad's local mechanic plugs it in and cites about 7 random error codes, but it's beyond him, so he advises I take it to a specialist.

We rent a car to get home... conversation was limited on the journey back Confused

Could any Glasgow forum members please recommend a specialist who knows their way around these trucks and their suspension issues. It's sitting at the inlaws for now until it gets sorted and I can bring it back  
Post #144594820th Mar 2015 11:27 pm
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Mr.Tom
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

Disco mikey on here Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders

MY12 D4 HSE - been and gome
MY16 D4 Landmark  
Post #144595620th Mar 2015 11:33 pm
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Navigator
 


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Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Scotland 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

It is Disco Mickey on this forum that you want. He goes to the car as well. But you will need to post a few times before forum will let you do a PM, so just keep replying on this thread.
It is probably something very simple that has gone wrong. Whistle A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.  
Post #144596020th Mar 2015 11:35 pm
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discodr
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

thanks guys  
Post #144596220th Mar 2015 11:37 pm
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Oswiperus
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

One more post then you can PM DM

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-disco_mikey.html

Stu.  
Post #144597120th Mar 2015 11:43 pm
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discodr
 


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thanks Stu Very Happy  
Post #144597220th Mar 2015 11:47 pm
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NiickJW
 


Member Since: 01 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I had a very similar problem a few months ago. After having some work done for the MOT. Originally thought it was a faulty ride hight sensor as I got different fault codes each time I plugged in (left hand side then right hand side). Turned out to be a hair line crack in the pipe running from the air compressor to the rear of the vehicle. Fairly quick fix. Disco Mikey will have it sorted in no time.  
Post #144601221st Mar 2015 7:17 am
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ebygum32
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Couple of simple things to check, side light out or brake pressure switch could be faulty, both have a track record of dropping the suspension.

If not +1 for DM Goodyear Duratracs
Pirelli ATR gone
GG AT Gone
RLD Spare wheel protector
Leeds - London weekly return
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Post #144602221st Mar 2015 8:59 am
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Narpy
 


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I think you mean brake light out, rather than side light. Rolling Eyes Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
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Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #144604421st Mar 2015 10:23 am
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sean 471
 


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Change the brake bulbs  
Post #144605321st Mar 2015 11:02 am
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ebygum32
 


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Narpy wrote:
I think you mean brake light out, rather than side light. Rolling Eyes


Rolling with laughter well he could check those too Thumbs Up Goodyear Duratracs
Pirelli ATR gone
GG AT Gone
RLD Spare wheel protector
Leeds - London weekly return
Club ctek mxs10
Yorkshire 4x4 Response  
Post #144607721st Mar 2015 12:32 pm
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discodr
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

thanks Guys...will hopefully contact with Disco Mike today  
Post #144611621st Mar 2015 2:02 pm
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