P38 Rangey EAS Problem

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woogoo said:
Could be sticking valves, do you get anything useful from the software?
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As I said before, haven't got the software yet and also there is no warning coming up on the dash.

If it is sticking valves, is it something I could fix or is it a case of going to the dreaded dealers over here?

Is it something that would be done when putting in the new o-rings?
 
My trusty n151 sdw P38 has experienced EAS problems which I seem to have resolved while I try to find out the reason for the problem.
I returned home from a run to Gatwick [520 MILE ROUND TRIP} with the rangy in extended high.The following morning on starting the car it lowered to the bumpstops and the maximum 35 mph signal was displayed with EAS fault.
I used the freeware diagnostic software to read the faults and unlock the EAS computer but the car would not rise even when I used the software to turn the pump on.
I ordered a M.A.R.S. kit which allowed me to reflate the airsprings using a tyre pump.
Not only did the car drive it also changed height correctly and has done so for the last week. My next course of action is to fit an airline and tyre valve so that I can fill the air reservoir with a tyre pump and moniter its pressure to determine whether the pump or a leak is responsible for the problem with the EAS.
 
Mine did exactly the same when I had a burst air bag. The fault put it on the bumpstops even after changinbg all the bags. I also fitted manual inflation valves and after pumping up to roughly the correct height, it stayed there and worked perfectly the 250 miles home. It stayed up after switching off but went on the bumpstops on starting up the next day. After clearing the faults with Mr Wilsons magic software, it was all OK. It would seem that, even with faults in the system, it will still work OK providing you don't stop and put the handbrake on or switch the engine off. Handbrake on and/or starting the engine will put it on the bumpstops.
 
N151 SDW A 4.6 HSE on gas is now running well with no recurrence of the fault.
The suspension does not sink over night and seeems to be in good health.
The engine seems ok mileage now 238,874 miles.
I must be living on borrowed time.
 
just checked my emails as i'd forgot the link to this site haha

managed to get it sorted lads, turned out it was the ECU

1 unlock eas cable and disk (£30) and 1 kicker (£80) later and shes finally off her feet

:D

cheers for all the advice
 
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