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ernest
Member Since: 01 Dec 2005
Location: Drenthe, the Netherlands
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I bought my disco in feb 2005 and had a suspension failure after a month.
It took three weeks then to find the cause and repair the overlay harness.
Last week after 3,5 jrs and 170000 km my car had again suspension failure and now the overlay harness must be replaced for a new one. Does anyone know if i can claim warranty because the harness should be replaced earlier in stead of a repair 2005 Disco 3 TDV6 HSE in Ebony Gray
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5165
 
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I'd be claiming anyway, you have to get cranky though. "A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both- and deserve neither"
Thomas Jefferson.
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff, ARB Bar, Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Sub-notebook, GPS Anntenna, Steering Wheel Control Adaptor, Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| Tue Nov 04 2008 8:49pm |
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SHARKYSHARKS
Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Lancs
Posts: 541
  
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| Suspension woes... again. |
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Well completed the suspension survey yesterday morning, and oh yes yesterday aft suspension light appeared and suspension in access mode, unable to raise, tried everything, to no avail. Limped down to the stealers with the suspension on its A  E and after plugging it to the Tardis, they came back to inform me the compressor had failed, this was the second compressor in three years i mentioned to the dealer about if there was a new improved compressor out and he said that there wasn't, and unfortunately there are no compressors available at all !!! And to top it all off he wanted £460.00 to put one on in the event that he can aquire one that is ?
Advice either trade in before the 3 years is up or the way thing have been going in the last month with my so called best4x4 put aside a wadge of cash to carry out all repairs that go wrong when your warranty expires, mine has absorbed over £900.of my hard earned pie n mash in the last month on parts alone......... think ill try a Nissan next, now with 5 yrs warranty for about £500 extra..
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| Sat Jan 17 2009 7:59am |
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roamingman
Member Since: 25 Jun 2008
Location: aberdeenshire
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Hi read through all problems most had the compresser changed. On mine twice with LR ass two times in garage, thretened to get it exchanged went to a diferant garage they changed fuel pump, so far so good.  I'll be attending http://h4hconvoy.myfreeforum.org/index.php. Will you?
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| Sat Jan 17 2009 6:55pm |
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ianrmcewan
Member Since: 10 Jan 2009
Location: Gargano
Posts: 5
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Hi. I am thinking of getting a new/nearly new Disco. Is this suspension thing an ongoing problem? There haven't been many posts since 2006.
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| Sun Jan 18 2009 9:25am |
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discomaniac
Member Since: 14 Aug 2006
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 37
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I had many problems with the air suspension in the first 6 months. Was at the dealer for about 10 days on separate occasions in 2005/2006. No problems since then until now, Compressor is gone again, leaking air.
Completed survey for this latest issue. Discomaniac
D4 SDV6 HSE MY11 Fuji White
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| Tue Jan 27 2009 8:20am |
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Surfer
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Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: brighton
Posts: 12
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| Suspension Fault Warning 2005 Disco 3 |
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Hi - Looks like I have got problems described in this section, noticed Yellow warning light on yesterday with message Suspension fault - out of interest I lifted the car and dropped to access hieght - which it still did but with a message saying "Suspension raising slowly" - Dealer said sounds like compressor has gone / going - can this issue be fixed now .... and any idea on the cost?
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| Wed Feb 04 2009 10:38pm |
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SHARKYSHARKS
Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Lancs
Posts: 541
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| Re: Suspension Fault Warning 2005 Disco 3 |
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Surfer wrote:Hi - Looks like I have got problems described in this section, noticed Yellow warning light on yesterday with message Suspension fault - out of interest I lifted the car and dropped to access hieght - which it still did but with a message saying "Suspension raising slowly" - Dealer said sounds like compressor has gone / going - can this issue be fixed now .... and any idea on the cost?
Hiya surfer some prices i paid last week
Fitted price £476.00 inc Vat but i got £200.00 off that price for Land Rover good will, so make sure you ask for it, they should give it you if its not long out of warranty or you've had these problems before, the dealership i used really struggled to get a pump and if they fob you off try and give LR customer services a bell and see if they can speed it up for you, it worked for me, Good Luck...
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| Thu Feb 05 2009 5:49pm |
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Surfer
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Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: brighton
Posts: 12
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Thanks for the info - Took it into local dealer for new compressor - £300 later it was fitted but fault code wouldn't clear now they tell me it is the resevoir valve that's faulty and thats another £121, so car got to go back for that now - they also said fault may still not clear - if not it's a wiring issue........... 
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| Sun Feb 08 2009 11:14pm |
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SHARKYSHARKS
Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Lancs
Posts: 541
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Surfer wrote:Thanks for the info - Took it into local dealer for new compressor - £300 later it was fitted but fault code wouldn't clear now they tell me it is the resevoir valve that's faulty and thats another £121, so car got to go back for that now - they also said fault may still not clear - if not it's a wiring issue...........
Hi ya Surfer re your wiring issue that was the reason that my last pump failed, they said that the wiring loom to the pump had cut through and shorted out, causing the pump to fail, i asked where abouts and he said at the front where the loom goes through the chassis, so he cut out the damaged wiring and replaced it, and well touch wood no problems so far, hope this is of any use to ya, good luck!
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| Mon Feb 09 2009 3:52am |
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braz
Member Since: 17 Oct 2007
Location: Winchester
Posts: 14
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Just had the orange warning light come on so planning a vsist to the dealer. 6 weeks out of warranty - if only it had happened sooner. Will fill in the survey when I know what it is...
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| Wed Feb 18 2009 6:31pm |
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valley boy
Member Since: 25 Apr 2009
Location: south wales
Posts: 15
 
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| i need help with the height of the car |
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hi just had my suspension done but the back end looks heigher
than before
can any one email me with the height my car should be
at normal height at the rear wheel centre please
thanks IT'S THE WIFES CAR TILL IT'S ILL THEN IT'S MY
CAR AND SHE ONLY DRIVER'S IT!!
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and there is no good dealerships
where i live:-(
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| Sat May 16 2009 1:13pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5165
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They should have done an adustment once it was done.
The manual says:
NOTE :
This procedure must be carried out after replacement of the air suspension control module or height sensor link arm, removal or replacement of the front or rear upper arms or the height sensor. The ride height does not need calibration after removal or replacement of the front or rear air springs or shock absorbers.
If they did any of the above they should have.
Also, it may just be it is now the right height and wasn't before. 
Ride Height Adjustments (60.90.03)
Special Service Tools
Gauge, Ride height
204-557B
CAUTION : Make sure the wheels and tires, tie rod ends, suspension joints and wheel bearings are free from damage, wear and free play.
CAUTION : Make sure there are no heavy objects in the vehicle.
CAUTION : The ride height must be measured with the vehicle weight supported by the suspension.
CAUTION : With the engine running and all vehicle doors closed, make sure the air suspension is functioning and the vehicle height can be raised and lowered using the air suspension switch.
CAUTION : Drive the vehicle on to a flat, level surface.
CAUTION : Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
NOTE :
This procedure must be carried out after replacement of the air suspension control module or height sensor link arm, removal or replacement of the front or rear upper arms or the height sensor. The ride height does not need calibration after removal or replacement of the front or rear air springs or shock absorbers.
1 . Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, carry out the ride height adjustments.
2 . CAUTION : Make sure the vehicle is not moved once it has been positioned to take measurements.
Position the vehicle on a flat level surface.
3 . Connect IDS to the vehicle data link connector.
Connect the vehicle data link cable into the vehicle communications module.
Connect the IDS USB Lead into the vehicle communications module.
Connect the data link cable to the data link connector.
Connect the IDS USB lead to the IDS USB port.
4 . CAUTION : Make sure the ignition switch is turned off, the park brake is on and the selector lever is in park.
NOTE :
IDS already loaded with the latest issue of software.
Switch IDS on and navigate to the vehicle identification number (VIN) input screen.
5 . Enter the VIN and navigate to the vehicle configuration menu.
Select setup and configuration.
Select air suspension height calibration and read all warnings and cautions.
6 . NOTE :
Do not install the special tool over a locking wheel nut.
NOTE :
Make sure the special tool is square to the wheel face with the measuring rod in a vertical position.
NOTE :
Take the measurement from the top edge of the slider on the special tool.
Once in the suspension height measurement screen, use the special tool to measure and record the height setting from each wheel center to the wheel arch.
7 . CAUTION : IDS will now cause the vehicle height to change.
Input the ride height measurements taken from the vehicle into IDS.
8 . Using the special tool, repeat the vehicle ride height measurements.
9 . After successful calibration of the air suspension switch off IDS and return to its original position. "A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both- and deserve neither"
Thomas Jefferson.
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff, ARB Bar, Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Sub-notebook, GPS Anntenna, Steering Wheel Control Adaptor, Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| Sat May 16 2009 3:05pm |
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valley boy
Member Since: 25 Apr 2009
Location: south wales
Posts: 15
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thanks for getting back to me
its all a little bit over my head so guess it has to go into land rover to be reset
IT'S THE WIFES CAR TILL IT'S ILL THEN IT'S MY
CAR AND SHE ONLY DRIVER'S IT!!
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and there is no good dealerships
where i live:-(
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| Sat May 16 2009 9:04pm |
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beast
Member Since: 15 Aug 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 5
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compressor failed with a bang; took cover off to find lots of 3mm clear plastic balls!
spoke to agents ...they said new compressor £££££££££
I removed compressor complete. found air dryer had exploded...parts dept supplied air dryer £40 put it back together and all ok RESULT!
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