Hi All,
So been having a suspension fault for a few months.
At first, Dealer said re-calibrating the suspension and looking into other possible TSB's, faults, repairs if any. Car no warranty.
I don't use the suspension modes anymore just to be on the safe side but that hasn't stopped the problem i've faced from happening twice in 3 months.
Heres what I've experienced:
> Highway doing 130Km/h
> "Suspension fault" appears (again) but this time the suspension lowers into a low rider and one bump ride.
> Pulled over to the hard shoulder (attached pics, note front left wheel going up and down on the 4x4 screen)
> Attempted to bring the suspension back up
> "Suspension slowly raising" appears
> Decided to drive off slowly to see if the suspension would react and lift to normal height
> "Do not exceed 50Km/h" appears and the suspension did not lift
> Pulled over to the hard shoulder again
> Tried to lift the suspension , message "Suspension will lift when system cooled"
> Turned off vehicle
> Back on after 20 mins
> Suspension came back up to normal height and I drove off
> Done
The recovery truck guy wasn't happy when I called him from a remote location 30 mins later saying I don't require his service anymore as he was already half way out
The second time the incident happened the same way, I just turned off the engine off for 20 mins and then on and drove off just fine.
- My compressor is loud.
So far been advised by a friend to swap out the Ride Height Sensor for the front left wheel which is 99% the cause of the problem?
The dealer is saying they have re calibrated the suspension and will swap out the Front Left Ride Height Sensor which seems to be the problem.
I have forwarded the dealer the previous TSB regarding Dryer, Valve, Relay and Software update?
Ive also read a bit about loose hose connectors (leaks), ride height sensor, bags, batteries, solenoid valve block, all play a role in the suspension fault?
Dealer is saying they've checked it all and seems fine.
After delaer confirmed that its the front left sensor as per the code received when plugged in, it was replaced, all was fine for about 2 months and then it happened again. Suspension lowered all four corners, all the way down, same reading etc
This time cannot bring her back up no matter what I tried she's back in the dealer and heres the response:
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Workshop initial diagnostic result on the suspension issue. Confirmed heavy air leak from BOTH lower bellows of Front (Left) & (Right) Air springs that causes the air to escape from the system. Consequently, Suspension Compressor will continue to feed high-pressure air into the system but if such air leak is present, the air compressor will continue to operate to compensate for the air loss.
Initially, we need to replace BOTH Front Air springs and damper assembly and recalibrate the air suspension.
End of Message
I go for an inspection tomorrow.
If this is the case, why would they replace the Front Left Sensor previously Make sure I get that sorted tomorrow!
So if the above turns out to be correct, who else has done what and how happy where they with the decision outcome to date?
Great to have you all to communicate this all too probably would of shot my self by now given the $4K estimate from the almighty just two replace the fronts!?
Personally, I would feel more comfortable for a full assembly replacement.
Just wondering if I should do all four corners once and for all. Fronts and Rears? How long is the man hours on each side?
Miss the big girl
Thanks all.
So been having a suspension fault for a few months.
At first, Dealer said re-calibrating the suspension and looking into other possible TSB's, faults, repairs if any. Car no warranty.
I don't use the suspension modes anymore just to be on the safe side but that hasn't stopped the problem i've faced from happening twice in 3 months.
Heres what I've experienced:
> Highway doing 130Km/h
> "Suspension fault" appears (again) but this time the suspension lowers into a low rider and one bump ride.
> Pulled over to the hard shoulder (attached pics, note front left wheel going up and down on the 4x4 screen)
> Attempted to bring the suspension back up
> "Suspension slowly raising" appears
> Decided to drive off slowly to see if the suspension would react and lift to normal height
> "Do not exceed 50Km/h" appears and the suspension did not lift
> Pulled over to the hard shoulder again
> Tried to lift the suspension , message "Suspension will lift when system cooled"
> Turned off vehicle
> Back on after 20 mins
> Suspension came back up to normal height and I drove off
> Done
The recovery truck guy wasn't happy when I called him from a remote location 30 mins later saying I don't require his service anymore as he was already half way out
The second time the incident happened the same way, I just turned off the engine off for 20 mins and then on and drove off just fine.
- My compressor is loud.
So far been advised by a friend to swap out the Ride Height Sensor for the front left wheel which is 99% the cause of the problem?
The dealer is saying they have re calibrated the suspension and will swap out the Front Left Ride Height Sensor which seems to be the problem.
I have forwarded the dealer the previous TSB regarding Dryer, Valve, Relay and Software update?
Ive also read a bit about loose hose connectors (leaks), ride height sensor, bags, batteries, solenoid valve block, all play a role in the suspension fault?
Dealer is saying they've checked it all and seems fine.
After delaer confirmed that its the front left sensor as per the code received when plugged in, it was replaced, all was fine for about 2 months and then it happened again. Suspension lowered all four corners, all the way down, same reading etc
This time cannot bring her back up no matter what I tried she's back in the dealer and heres the response:
Starte of Message
Workshop initial diagnostic result on the suspension issue. Confirmed heavy air leak from BOTH lower bellows of Front (Left) & (Right) Air springs that causes the air to escape from the system. Consequently, Suspension Compressor will continue to feed high-pressure air into the system but if such air leak is present, the air compressor will continue to operate to compensate for the air loss.
Initially, we need to replace BOTH Front Air springs and damper assembly and recalibrate the air suspension.
End of Message
I go for an inspection tomorrow.
If this is the case, why would they replace the Front Left Sensor previously Make sure I get that sorted tomorrow!
So if the above turns out to be correct, who else has done what and how happy where they with the decision outcome to date?
Great to have you all to communicate this all too probably would of shot my self by now given the $4K estimate from the almighty just two replace the fronts!?
Personally, I would feel more comfortable for a full assembly replacement.
Just wondering if I should do all four corners once and for all. Fronts and Rears? How long is the man hours on each side?
Miss the big girl
Thanks all.