Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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| Problem solved Disco 3 Suspension Fault |
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Could anybody help me with my disco 3 suspension problem.
I recently had the compressor fail on my disco 3, which i duly changed, I installed the compressor, primed the tank brought the vehicle back to height but cannot clear the fault (red warning light on instrument panel) can anybody give me advice on this please Mike
Last edited by Skandimike on 25th Sep 2010 8:17 am. Edited 1 time in total
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 23rd Sep 2010 2:21 pm |
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cornishboy
Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
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Are you sure it is related to the compressor issue?.
What lights are on?
Have you tried to cycle the car through access/normal/off road and back to normal?
Also try a hard reset ( disconnect battery)
Good luck!!!!!!!!
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| 23rd Sep 2010 3:57 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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Thanks for the reply
the red warning light is on , on the dash panel and as far as cycling goes, the ride height switch does not function at all with none of the LEDs illuminated
Mike Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 4:13 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Welcome to the site...
Sorry if these appear stupid question, but:
1. How did you diagnose that the original fault was actually with the compressor and not another part of the system?
2. Is it definitely the red warning lamp with the two arrows above it? Does it start-up yellow or simply stay on red at all times?
3. Any messages in the LCD screen in the dash?
4. Did you replace the complete compressor assembly or just the actual motor part?
5. Are you sure you didn't disturb the tubes or wiring in the valve block just in front of the compressor? 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 23rd Sep 2010 4:17 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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Hi Paul, thanks for the reply
Tried to start the compressor with the Black box but to no availe so I changed the compressor. Once i had changed the compressor I was able to start it via the Black Box and fill the tank so thought I had found the fault
Deffinatly the red light with the two arrows above italthought the amber light comes on for a second or two first.
No Messages on the LCD screen though
I changed the whole comressor
Not sure about disturbinh the wires so I am off to check
thanks again Mike Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 4:41 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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Paul
just checked the wiring adjacent to the compressor and it all seams ok??
sorry about the spelling in the last message must learn to double check
Mike Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 4:54 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Black box ...are you on about the faultmats msv2 ? G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Sep 2010 5:14 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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Thats correct the faultmate MSV-2 extreme Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 5:18 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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More info
Decided to take the car for a test ride as it appeared to be at the correct ride height, however it was a short lived as it drove like a donkey, very bouncy indeed . so back to the drawingboard. Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 5:37 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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When you work on the air suspension ..the faultmate turns of the ecu to protect it ..you will need to re enable it ...let me have a look at mine to see where you should be looking G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Sep 2010 5:51 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Go into the suspension tab down the left
Then other ...then start EAS enable / end EAS enable
It explains on there what to do ...give that a try .
The setting does work ..as i beta tested it  ....unless of course you have other issues G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Sep 2010 5:55 pm |
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Skandimike
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Billingham
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Hi Thanks for your help it looks like im getting there.
Tried what you said and I now have my control back of the ride height and bouncy ride has disapeared. only problem that is outstanding is that I cant get rid of the red warning light, As before when I clear the fault code it goes off for a couple of seconds then it comes back, I have looked for fault codes but cannot see anything refering to the air suspension.
once again many thanks for your help
mike Mike
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| 23rd Sep 2010 6:35 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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You haven't set the suspension into calibration mode have you?
In this mode, the red light will stay on and you will not be able to change the height settings....
Try putting it back the ECU back into normal operation mode.  2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 23rd Sep 2010 6:38 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Another thing - I'm sure that calibration mode is the only way to get a red malfunction light but without any error messages on the screen of the dash.
I'm willing to bet Wigg's sankey trailer that I'm right 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 23rd Sep 2010 6:40 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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no probs
Check the fault codes just in the suspension section ..not the whole car ..see if out comes up .
I will have a think ..see if out else springs to mind G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Sep 2010 6:57 pm |
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