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gruodiz
 


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Suspension fault C1A20-64 - how to fix

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I know there are a lot of posts for this problem but I started new topic for the way I solved it.

Here's the way I repaired couple compressors.

If you have "Suspension fault" "Normal height only", yellow suspension light on the instrument cluster and air suspension control switch inoperative, LED's off on the button arrows.

The fault code is

C1A20 64
C1A20-64
C1A2064

Here's what service manual says

Compressor fault
Reservoir pipe air leak
Reservoir air leak
Gallery pipe air leak
Intake filter blocked/restricted
Intake pipe blocked/restricted
Air suspension intake silencer blocked/restricted
Corner valve stuck open
Pressure sensor fault

But the actual problem is the compressor dryer cover crack leak. There're two holes in it for 5mm exhaust pipe and 6mm line to reservoir-gallery. The gap between holes has a micro crack which leaks the air.

To find out the the crack exist you need soap water spray the area there and turn one the engine to start the air compressor automatically pump the air. At first it might look like leaking pipe connectors but the problem is crack.

I have manufaturred couple of these dryer covers in stainless steel and couple in aluminum. Used fast release connectors for pipes.

No need of new compressor, no need of new dryers which is no longer available from Land Rover
RQQ500013, RQQ500014, RQQ500015, RQQ500016, RQQ500020, VUB504700.

Couple of these I've done without removing compressor from the car just removed bottom plastic compressor cover.



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This is my first cap really hard and solid which looks like the part from a submarine but works great without any problem
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How to Do It Yourself DIY

Tools required

-ratchet
-extension
-10mm socket
-T30 socket
-utility knife
-14mm open end wrech
-swivel extension


First of all locate the compressor box under rear left side door, it's a black plastic box. Remove lower compressor box cover, unscrew 3x 10mm bolts and unlcip plastic fasteners.

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Cover removed

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Locate blue and orange connections, crack should be there, use sprayer with soapy water to detect leak and find a crack. Start the engine to run the compressor, if compressor doesn't start lower and raise the vehicle and compressor will run.

When crack detected turn off the engine, disconnect battery negative, disconnect two electrical connections by the compressor to have more room. Disconnect pipes from blue and orange holes by pushing blue, orange rings and pulling the pipes out.

Use T30 to unscrew six caps screws, I recommend to start from the top. Remove the cover, hold it tight, there's a spring behind the cap.

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Cap removed

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Replace red o-ring, put the spring back in place, put new cap in. Use small amount of soap or other lubricant on red o-ring for easier installation.

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New cap in place

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Put quick release joints in finger tight. Use 14mm open end wrench to tight but don't use too much force. Push 5mm pipe to side connection which was in orange before. Use utility knife to shorten 6mm pipe 3cm which was in blue connection before and push in center connection. The quick release joints require to push pipes to the very end and the pull back.

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Connect electric connections, battery negative, run compressor and use soapy water to make sure there's no leak. Put lower cover back in place and you're done Thumbs Up

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Post #117378017th Oct 2013 7:25 pm
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gundogman
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Wow -clever fix - sounds like it could be just what I am looking for.
Mine has exactly the symptoms you describe.
Any chance I could buy one your 'submarine' covers off you?
  
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Thanks for sharing, please explain why the new plate has only on hole not two like the original?
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That is proper engineering. Top work!

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I expected that question why one hole in stead of two.

No matter where these two pipes connects inside or outside the dryer.

This was the first plate I made, all other others are with two holes due to slightly cheaper connectors than three way connector and 6 to 5 mm adapter.


BTW there was one car with problem as workshop manual says "Reservoir air leak " so if you don't find crack and leak in dryer cap check your reservoir with soapy water as well. Actually reservoir leak sound can be heard with the engine off and in dead silent around. I heard that noise, found the hole when reservoir was still in car. It had a lot of small holes and all rusted so replaced with good used one from RRS/Disco4. Thumbs Up

Reservoir pumped with compressed air from aux compressor





 

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So has anyone bought one of gruodiz' submarine covers please?
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gruodiz
 


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Not yet Wink
  
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Can you give an idea of costs please buddy for when I decide/discover I really need one Very Happy
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This sounds & looks just like what i'm after. Mines gone through in that same spot.

Any chance of PM or email on the cost of getting one of these compressor plates.

Many thanks in advance
  
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fjc-land,
If you post another couple of times you can pm him yourself.

Where are you?


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Cheers Alan B, i'll bear that in mind.

Down in sunny Somerset.

Don't actually need the plate anyway now.

After a bit more research, found that the dryer (which this is) is available seperate from LR for about £70.

Ta anyway
  
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This was the exact problem in our case. Thanks for the tip! Bow down
  
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Very interested in this modification, find me private. I would like to ask more than one thing!
  
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dear friend, when you can buy your solution? I need more of these. let's talk about the first time in 5 pieces. Price please.
  
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Hi, could you let me know the part number please?

fjc-land wrote:
Cheers Alan B, i'll bear that in mind.

Down in sunny Somerset.

Don't actually need the plate anyway now.

After a bit more research, found that the dryer (which this is) is available seperate from LR for about £70.

Ta anyway
  
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