Dredded Air Suspension Inactive

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GThomson1993

GThomson1993

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Hi All,

I have read a lot of the suspension faults and niggles with the L322 Range Rover and I should of listened to my head and not my heart as I have now become stuck with the dreaded Error codes 'Air suspension inactive', 'Self leveling inactive' and 'Max Speed 35 MPH'.

Purchased a 4.4 V8 (BMW) Petrol 2004 Range Rover Vogue in Devon and drove it back to Beckenham - Kent with no issues. The ride was lovely and all round was a 230 mile trip home. The previous owner did say the suspension will not adjust for some reason but held height in which in his defense he was correct.

The next day, The light regarding the suspension was showing the car is sitting at correct ride height on the center console and I thought to try and adjust the suspension upwards. The Compressor was definitely kicking in as the interior light was flickering but nothing was happening and straight after the error messages came up on the dash. The Next day I was horrified to find the front suspension had dropped, but looks like its okay at the back. The compressor will now not kick in at all.

Checked for power getting to the compressor and there wasn't any via the compressor connector. I then bridged the relay with copper wire and the compressor fired straight up so that's my starting point.

Before fitting the new relay, there is a kit online to rebuild the compressor which includes a piston ring and new seals with bolts to see if it makes any difference.

Regarding the error codes now stored in the system - I know its advised for them to be read first, but not one around my area will even touch a range rover L322 if its in relation to suspension problems. Can anyone recommend someone? I would assume I would need a diagnostics tool to clear them once I have replaced the relay and put back the compressor? If anyone can give guidance or someone who lives within my Area I would be very happy to pay.

Nether-the-less I will keep you updated and have photos for the response.

Thanks
 
Hi All,

I have read a lot of the suspension faults and niggles with the L322 Range Rover and I should of listened to my head and not my heart as I have now become stuck with the dreaded Error codes 'Air suspension inactive', 'Self leveling inactive' and 'Max Speed 35 MPH'.

Purchased a 4.4 V8 (BMW) Petrol 2004 Range Rover Vogue in Devon and drove it back to Beckenham - Kent with no issues. The ride was lovely and all round was a 230 mile trip home. The previous owner did say the suspension will not adjust for some reason but held height in which in his defense he was correct.

The next day, The light regarding the suspension was showing the car is sitting at correct ride height on the center console and I thought to try and adjust the suspension upwards. The Compressor was definitely kicking in as the interior light was flickering but nothing was happening and straight after the error messages came up on the dash. The Next day I was horrified to find the front suspension had dropped, but looks like its okay at the back. The compressor will now not kick in at all.

Checked for power getting to the compressor and there wasn't any via the compressor connector. I then bridged the relay with copper wire and the compressor fired straight up so that's my starting point.

Before fitting the new relay, there is a kit online to rebuild the compressor which includes a piston ring and new seals with bolts to see if it makes any difference.

Regarding the error codes now stored in the system - I know its advised for them to be read first, but not one around my area will even touch a range rover L322 if its in relation to suspension problems. Can anyone recommend someone? I would assume I would need a diagnostics tool to clear them once I have replaced the relay and put back the compressor? If anyone can give guidance or someone who lives within my Area I would be very happy to pay.

Nether-the-less I will keep you updated and have photos for the response.

Thanks
 
GThomson1993 said:
Hi All,

I have read a lot of the suspension faults and niggles with the L322 Range Rover and I should of listened to my head and not my heart as I have now become stuck with the dreaded Error codes 'Air suspension inactive', 'Self leveling inactive' and 'Max Speed 35 MPH'.

Purchased a 4.4 V8 (BMW) Petrol 2004 Range Rover Vogue in Devon and drove it back to Beckenham - Kent with no issues. The ride was lovely and all round was a 230 mile trip home. The previous owner did say the suspension will not adjust for some reason but held height in which in his defense he was correct.

The next day, The light regarding the suspension was showing the car is sitting at correct ride height on the center console and I thought to try and adjust the suspension upwards. The Compressor was definitely kicking in as the interior light was flickering but nothing was happening and straight after the error messages came up on the dash. The Next day I was horrified to find the front suspension had dropped, but looks like its okay at the back. The compressor will now not kick in at all.

Checked for power getting to the compressor and there wasn't any via the compressor connector. I then bridged the relay with copper wire and the compressor fired straight up so that's my starting point.

Before fitting the new relay, there is a kit online to rebuild the compressor which includes a piston ring and new seals with bolts to see if it makes any difference.

Regarding the error codes now stored in the system - I know its advised for them to be read first, but not one around my area will even touch a range rover L322 if its in relation to suspension problems. Can anyone recommend someone? I would assume I would need a diagnostics tool to clear them once I have replaced the relay and put back the compressor? If anyone can give guidance or someone who lives within my Area I would be very happy to pay.

Nether-the-less I will keep you updated and have photos for the response.

Thanks
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@GThomson1993 you really need diagnostics. I see you state"no-one around here". How far have you cast the net? I do around 100miles( might be more) round trip for my specialist indy. You may have to do the same. Also try looking in Regional LZers, for someone who lives nearby, for recommendations.
 
My very first post on here sounds much like yours, mine was failed front air suspension bags. It sat on my drive for a month waiting for my allcomms to turn up with its nose down and it’s arse in the air like a horny cat..
Unless you have lots of cash then usually the best person to fix an L332 is the owner.
Diagnostics like the allcomms will pay for itself very quickly.
I wouldn’t start changing or rebuilding anything without your fault codes first.
Bridging the relay just means you have bypassed the brain which has decided to turn the compressor off, usually for good reason.
They can be a nightmare to start with and sometimes to end with ...
Good luck
 
My very first post on here sounds much like yours, mine was failed front air suspension bags. It sat on my drive for a month waiting for my allcomms to turn up with its nose down and it’s arse in the air like a horny cat..
Unless you have lots of cash then usually the best person to fix an L332 is the owner.
Diagnostics like the allcomms will pay for itself very quickly.
I wouldn’t start changing or rebuilding anything without your fault codes first.
Bridging the relay just means you have bypassed the brain which has decided to turn the compressor off, usually for good reason.
They can be a nightmare to start with and sometimes to end with ...
Good luck
 
My very first post on here sounds much like yours, mine was failed front air suspension bags. It sat on my drive for a month waiting for my allcomms to turn up with its nose down and it’s arse in the air like a horny cat..
Unless you have lots of cash then usually the best person to fix an L332 is the owner.
Diagnostics like the allcomms will pay for itself very quickly.
I wouldn’t start changing or rebuilding anything without your fault codes first.
Bridging the relay just means you have bypassed the brain which has decided to turn the compressor off, usually for good reason.
They can be a nightmare to start with and sometimes to end with ...
Good luck
 
My very first post on here sounds much like yours, mine was failed front air suspension bags. It sat on my drive for a month waiting for my allcomms to turn up with its nose down and it’s arse in the air like a horny cat..
Unless you have lots of cash then usually the best person to fix an L332 is the owner.
Diagnostics like the allcomms will pay for itself very quickly.
I wouldn’t start changing or rebuilding anything without your fault codes first.
Bridging the relay just means you have bypassed the brain which has decided to turn the compressor off, usually for good reason.
They can be a nightmare to start with and sometimes to end with ...
Good luck
 
My very first post on here sounds much like yours, mine was failed front air suspension bags. It sat on my drive for a month waiting for my allcomms to turn up with its nose down and it’s arse in the air like a horny cat..
Unless you have lots of cash then usually the best person to fix an L332 is the owner.
Diagnostics like the allcomms will pay for itself very quickly.
I wouldn’t start changing or rebuilding anything without your fault codes first.
Bridging the relay just means you have bypassed the brain which has decided to turn the compressor off, usually for good reason.
They can be a nightmare to start with and sometimes to end with ...
Good luck
 
Datatek said:
You need diagnostics. Could be the compressor is worn out.
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thanks for this. Tonight i have taken the compressor apart, and the O ring inside was completely gone. The wear was really bad and a lot of black soot looking material inside the bore. Given it a good clean, shook all dirt out from within and replaced this part.

it could be that the compressor has had to work overtime to compensate for a leak somewhere which will be the next job (front struts too).

Its got too late for me to complete this, but will update once its back in the car with a new relay.
 
gold rover said:
@GThomson1993 you really need diagnostics. I see you state"no-one around here". How far have you cast the net? I do around 100miles( might be more) round trip for my specialist indy. You may have to do the same. Also try looking in Regional LZers, for someone who lives nearby, for recommendations.
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Hi gold rover,

I've spoken to many garages within a 5 mile radius and they all seem to not want the responsibility of a 15 year old range rover suspension issue.

i will have a look for someone nearby who could perhaps recommend someone or somewhere within reason. Thanks
 
GThomson1993 said:
Hi gold rover,

I've spoken to many garages within a 5 mile radius and they all seem to not want the responsibility of a 15 year old range rover suspension issue.

i will have a look for someone nearby who could perhaps recommend someone or somewhere within reason. Thanks
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5 miles! Sorry to be brutal, but you haven't really looked then. My 100 mile round trip was not a typo. Whilst there are those who do less, 'within reason' ,with any JLR specialist, has to be at least 20 mile radius. You have bought an old, specialised, vehicle. Afraid you're going to have adjust what 'within reason' is, on a lot of things.
Like I said before , go look in Regional LZers, see if there is anyone near who can point you in the right direction.
 
Hi mate I have fitted a new compressor on a Range Rover sport and not had to put my Hawkeye on it,I would think that it is the same with the model you have, can’t be absolutely positive about this
Hope that is useful
 
Mine is on it's belly at the moment as well but 'equally low front and back' - which is the same way to describe one of @tomcat59alan 's fish-net boob tubes :)
I think my 2 for £30 Amazon rear height sensor may have failed - i will have to get my range an English(German) - Chinese / Chinese English(German) translator..
My compressor only reaches about 8 bar as well according to faultmate.
Still took it shooting today though, just looked a bit Cheech and Chong Low Rider going up the A2 :oops:
 
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