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mightymini-5

Member

• Feb 9, 2013

• #1

hi been out today and car has been fine no lights etc
but everytime i leave it suspension drops by the time i return
start up and goes back up again no problem still no lights
any ideas pointers i asume looseing air HA HA
but anything obvious or is it just case of using washing up liquid and look for bubbles
cheers in advance shaun

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Feb 9, 2013

• #2

If the airbags are original, odds on they need replacing. 7/8 years 80K miles design life.

 

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mightymini-5

Member

• Feb 9, 2013

• #3

Datatek said:

If the airbags are original, odds on they need replacing. 7/8 years 80K miles design life.

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thanks very much for reply

its a Treg 99k miles and as far a i know they are original
are they easy to change and could it be anything else before i just change them is it worth looking ie washing up liquid

many thank shaun

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 9, 2013

• #4

mightymini-5 said:

thanks very much for reply

its a Treg 99k miles and as far a i know they are original
are they easy to change and could it be anything else before i just change them is it worth looking ie washing up liquid

many thank shaun

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Could be a few things, but old bags are always favorite. Going up quickly is a sign that all else is well. Won't be for long if you don't sort the leaks.

 

dogsbody

Very senior member

• Feb 9, 2013

• #5

Cross DATSATEK's palm with a few wine vouchers and you get the software for the suspension system, the computer connection lead, a copy of RAVE and a GUIIDE TO REPLACING THE AIRBAGS.

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

• Feb 9, 2013

• #6

Datatek has done a guide to replacing the air-bags int he How To section. Very easy. I used an old coathanger bent over to pull the pins out.

Also, I removed the wheel arch liner to get at the front driver's side as it made it laughably easy but the experienced guys say it isn't necessary. Reckon it took 2 hours to do the whole lot the first time.

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Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

• Feb 9, 2013

• #7

Oh, and Dunlop are cheaper (Island 4x4 do a good deal for all 4) but generally accepted that Gen II Arnot give a better ride.

Put new pins in while you're doing it. Only about a fiver extra.

 

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Taximan2011

New Member

• Feb 25, 2013

• #8

Done all four of mine backs were easy to get at and fairly easy to do with datateks how to sheet. The fronts were a bit awkward took longer take out wheel arch liners makes it easier but removing and replacing bottom pin was a bit of a mare.
Glad I've done them now should last for years.