Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
[Wanted] Duff Hitachi Compressor
I have a faulty compressor temperature sensor, so looking to replace just the sensor and not the whole compressor.
If anyone has a faulty compressor I would like to buy it (or just the sensor to save on postage).
Alternatively if anyone knows the type of sensor and where I can get a new replacement that would be even better, but mine has no markings on it whatsoever.
Thanks
Forbes
8th May 2017 10:11 pm
fhb22266
Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
Anyone?
22nd Jan 2018 7:37 pm
Daniel-sparky
Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: Forfar
Posts: 46
I have a spare one! A different bit broke, think the sensor is fine!! I can send u a picture next time I'm with it ?2000 Freelander. Sold
1998 discovery 300 tdi. Sold
2002 Volvo XC90. Sold
2007 discovery 3 hse.
22nd Jan 2018 9:20 pm
fhb22266
Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
That would be fantastic, thanks.
23rd Jan 2018 12:35 am
Daniel-sparky
Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: Forfar
Posts: 46
Is this the bit you need2000 Freelander. Sold
1998 discovery 300 tdi. Sold
2002 Volvo XC90. Sold
2007 discovery 3 hse.
27th Jan 2018 6:12 pm
fhb22266
Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
Hi Daniel, yes that's the critter that's caused me all my suspension headaches.
Would you be willing to post the sensor to me for some money? I could transfer a payment to you.
Just cut the cables leaving a few inches of wire and I can solder it on to replace mine.
Forbes
28th Jan 2018 12:44 pm
Daniel-sparky
Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: Forfar
Posts: 46
Yes no probs. Will pm you.2000 Freelander. Sold
1998 discovery 300 tdi. Sold
2002 Volvo XC90. Sold
2007 discovery 3 hse.
28th Jan 2018 2:22 pm
Dave Shirley
Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 448
Could you let us all know what the fault was that was caused by your faulty sensor with your suspension problem please. Thanks, Dave.
30th Jan 2018 3:15 pm
fhb22266
Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
Hi Dave,
this was related to a previous post I put on...
Quote:
Having had various suspension issues last year I replaced the compressor with standard Hitachi and fitted a new air reservoir because the old one was leaking. So with great satisfaction all warnings disappeared and I had trouble free motoring and suspension for 6 months.
Then all of a sudden amber suspension warning came up a few weeks ago. Suspension seems to be OK, although it takes ages to lift to off road height and comes up with a message saying "suspension raising slowly" or something similar. So I took the plunge and bought a new IID BT from Ebay at a very reasonable £375.
So I read the fault and it says this:
IIDTool BT V3.0 B2444 Suspension • C1A26-16 (AF) Temperature sensor circuit - General electrical failure - circuit voltage below threshold
The IID tool also reported that the compressor motor was running at 199C which it clearly wasnt because it would say that even when just started or on ignition.
The overall effect I found out recently was that the compressor although functioning would not charge up the system to full pressure - I assume this is programmed in for safety and made the overall handling of the vehicle feel 'wooly' especially around bends and not very nice to drive. So eventually I cut the sensor off and the reported motor temperature went back to a default 10C and now the suspension is working perfectly and charging up to full pressure with no permanent suspension warning light and improving handling of the vehicle immediately. Although, after a while if the motor runs for more than a couple of minutes it does show a warning light with a code that says its expecting the motor temperature to rise and it isnt, so the program is figuring out the sensor isnt there or not working.
So for the sake of a £20 sensor it renders a £350 suspension pump useless and you cant buy replacement sensors anywhere (no identifying marks whatsoever) only a replacement pump.
I'm getting a second hand sensor from another forum member, so hopefully when I solder it in it will report the correct temp to the system. Otherwise I'll either live with the occasional warning light or replace the Hitachi pump with a AMK one.
Forbes
31st Jan 2018 12:42 pm
Dave Shirley
Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 448
Hi Forbes, thanks for the comprehensive reply and very useful info. I'll take a look at my sensor as I've had a suspension problem for ever but I haven't got a code reader so I go from one idea to the next blindly, Thanks again, Dave.
31st Jan 2018 1:06 pm
fhb22266
Member Since: 11 Jul 2014
Location: Oban
Posts: 36
Yep, good luck fixing it. If you are experiencing similar problems and are OK with a soldering iron, it might be worth trying my solution and cutting through those wires. If that doesn't solve the problem, you can always solder them back together again with a little shrink wrap, shouldn't hurt. I can hear a thousand forum members shouting "dont tell him to do that!", but unless you can get a diagnostic onto it you'll have to resort to drastic measures like that to try and discover the problem.
It makes you wonder if keeping the air suspension is worth it and why not just change to fixed springs and shocks!
31st Jan 2018 4:20 pm
m.poland.19
Member Since: 06 Jun 2020
Location: West Pomerania
Posts: 3
Hi guys,
can anyone tell me what is the type of that sensor, on my is only ‘x9’, but when i search Land Rover X9 sensor, i can’t find it.
Mike
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