Nkelly007
Member Since: 17 Apr 2011
Location: South Africa
Posts: 1
 
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I had the intermittent suspension warning light issue for a while, sometimes it doesn't come on for days, some days it comes on and stays on all the time.
I eventually went into Land Rover for it to be checked out. The computer check mentioned issues with the rate at which the suspension was lifting. The dealer decided to replace the compressor at a cost of £800 (car is still on its motorplan, so no costnto me).
some interesting discussion points I had with the dealer during the exercise:
1. the new part has a different part number, this is because all pre-2008 lr3 had a factory fitted part known for an issue resolved in the new part
2. A very common reason for the compressor failing is due to car jacking. The pump is located just in front of the rear left wheel and is often mistaken for a jacking point. 2,5 tons of vehicle hanging on the compressor turns out to be a bad thing.
3. Apparently this problem can put the car in limp mode, and would be hesitant about DIY fixes if this happens to you.
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 Sun Apr 17 2011 6:06pm |
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Benny
Member Since: 24 Aug 2010
Location: Devon
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Since having the compressor changed all been o.k. Still got the old one in the garage - too damn cold last leave - and too lazy to check it out and see if there was any obvious faults - will have to next leave. Fitting the new compressor would have cleaned up the connections so will be interesting to see if anything actually wrong with it. Benny
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Porsche 911 1990 C2 Targa
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| Tue Apr 19 2011 11:50pm |
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curlycol
Member Since: 12 Apr 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 5
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slight tangent on the previous posts but.....
I have reoccurring issues with wiring harness on my D3 failing, apparently a design flaw with the D3 where water can't get away from where the harness lies in the chassis meaning that a 5yr old 40k rough tough 4x4 needs a new wiring harness or a lifetime's supply of spade connectors and single core wire!
Anyone recommend the best place to source a wiring loom? half a plan to replace myself as losing trust in the local stealers pretty fast,
pretty gutted that the warranty does not cover wiring....  Dark Disco 3 - 20" but chunky tyres
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| Mon Jun 06 2011 2:06pm |
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