EAS FAULT when loaded

v8twins · May 21, 2011

Hi, have a P38A and recently experienced (about 5 miles from home having just been shopping) a display on the dash EAS FAULT, cruised it very gently home, the following day nothing, been nothing for weeks then on Friday evening same thing, this time 200 miles from home and I had just loaded a large sack of dog food in the back. After a few miles I considered it could be something to do with the weight in the back! Pulled over and moved the sack of food into the front foot well, the display cleared and drove home no issues.

I presume there is a self levelling sensor somewhere, or some other suspension sensor that defines the extra weight. Anyone have any ideas?

wammers · May 21, 2011

The extra weight compresses the air bags, this causes the sensors to move and read a lower than selected setting. The ECU then sends a signal to the driver pack to open the relivant valve/valves to inflate the air bag/ bags to return the height to it's preset position, thus leveling the vehicle. It would seem you have a dodgy sensor.

Datatek · May 22, 2011

I concur with Wammers, a dodgy height sensor.

v8twins · May 22, 2011

wammers said:
It would seem you have a dodgy sensor.

Hi Guy's

Good, thank you will find and check these.

Many thanks
Steve

Datatek · May 22, 2011

v8twins said:
Hi Guy's

Good, thank you will find and check these.

Many thanks
Steve

If you have a laptop, you need the EAS software and cable to read the fault codes and re-calibrate if you change a sensor

v8twins · May 22, 2011

Datatek said:
If you have a laptop, you need the EAS software and cable to read the fault codes and re-calibrate if you change a sensor

Hi Datatek, just found a link to a Storey Wilson software package of software and cable and instructions. Downloading the software and will go playing next weekend.

I appreciate the help and support.

Datatek · May 22, 2011

v8twins said:
Hi Datatek, just found a link to a Storey Wilson software package of software and cable and instructions. Downloading the software and will go playing next weekend.

I appreciate the help and support.

I can supply the cable and the EAS software on CD for £11 + £2.67 P&P. You will need a USB to serial adaptor unless your laptop is old enough to have a serial port. You can get the adaptor from Maplin

I also do a guide to changing the airbags.

TAKdriver · May 24, 2011

v8twins said:
Hi Datatek, just found a link to a Storey Wilson software package of software and cable and instructions. Downloading the software and will go playing next weekend.

I appreciate the help and support.

I just bought Datateks cable/software and guide. You will go far to find better and quicker.....and by the way, I have never met datatek. Just a satisfied customer !

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