p38 air suspension.
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darklordvader
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Hi ,Have a look at my post "MY FIRST REAL PROBLEM!!" On page 3 then have a look at my post "EAS COMPRESSOR..." it might help.
redrenger89
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Hi Martyn,
The Darklords link
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/my-first-real-problem-57354.html
After that you may also like to look here
Range Rover P38/4.0/4.6 Common Problems and Fixes
Also check the pump to see if its operating, remove inlet filter and check with your finger to feel suction, it should suck your finger into the hole slightly.
If you get stuck give us some more details, which lights are on and is the pump running etc. Check for hissing at all wheels and under the bonnet.
Remember the system is locked if you open a door or the tailgate.
Good Luck.
Fred
The Darklords link
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/my-first-real-problem-57354.html
After that you may also like to look here
Range Rover P38/4.0/4.6 Common Problems and Fixes
Also check the pump to see if its operating, remove inlet filter and check with your finger to feel suction, it should suck your finger into the hole slightly.
If you get stuck give us some more details, which lights are on and is the pump running etc. Check for hissing at all wheels and under the bonnet.
Remember the system is locked if you open a door or the tailgate.
Good Luck.
Fred
the suspension will try to self level for a while after you have left the vehicle, why i dont know, anyway this may be the reason it goes down, parked on uneven ground! or you may have a slight leak, either way when you start up the compressor fills a tank, if the suspension is low then it will try to pump up the R/R at the same time, rears first then fronts!
it will take a few minutes from empty but that should be it! if you have a full tank of air (11.5bar iirc) then it will be a lot quicker as you wont be working on air supplied from the compressor!
its sometimes good to start the R/R with a door open, this stops it from adjusting the hight, you can then keep an eye on the compressor and see how long it takes to fill ya air tank, when it stops close a door and up she should pop, and like V8 kenny said you may have to remind it what hight you wanted by pressing the hight switch again.
i got a complete assembly from island4x4 for £80, it comes built ready to install the new seal on new piston and crank assembly (i guessed this bearing would rear as well) and it even comes with new cylinder body too! i have heard since that the seals are very easy to damage when fitting and a friend of mine did indeed bugger his seal with out even knowing it!
AIR SUSPENSION PUMP COMPRESSOR REPAIR KIT ANR3731 K
£70 to your door!
i paid £80 a year ago and collected it myself!
P38 spares want nearly £90 !!
it will take a few minutes from empty but that should be it! if you have a full tank of air (11.5bar iirc) then it will be a lot quicker as you wont be working on air supplied from the compressor!
its sometimes good to start the R/R with a door open, this stops it from adjusting the hight, you can then keep an eye on the compressor and see how long it takes to fill ya air tank, when it stops close a door and up she should pop, and like V8 kenny said you may have to remind it what hight you wanted by pressing the hight switch again.
i got a complete assembly from island4x4 for £80, it comes built ready to install the new seal on new piston and crank assembly (i guessed this bearing would rear as well) and it even comes with new cylinder body too! i have heard since that the seals are very easy to damage when fitting and a friend of mine did indeed bugger his seal with out even knowing it!
AIR SUSPENSION PUMP COMPRESSOR REPAIR KIT ANR3731 K
£70 to your door!
i paid £80 a year ago and collected it myself!
P38 spares want nearly £90 !!
I’m not sure if this advice will help you, but hopefully others. I also an issue with my air suspension being slow to inflate on my P38. I noticed that the front sensors joint on the front (with the wire rope on) were very dry. After applying a liberal coating of WD40, to my surprise its worked fine since!
