Air Suspension Fault Discovery 3

I have a discovery 3, purchased new in June 2007. Having only had a few niggling problems until recently, I thought I was lucky, particularly upon reading some of the comments posted on here. Over the past 2 months however, I've had a recurrent air suspension problem on the car. It has been into Hunters in Derby on 5 seperate occasions, & thus far has had 2 new air compressors fitted. However, despite getting the car back only on Wednesday, yet again today the problem has re-occurred. The car indicates an air suspension fault, lowers & thereafter the ride is as hard as imaginable, cushioning not the slightest bump in the road. Has any one else had this problem, & did their LR dealer successfully resolve it. This car is out of warranty in 2 months, & obviously I'm concerned that thereafter attempting to rectify the fault becomes my problem.

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same problem

Hi, im currently having the same problem with my d3, did you get this sorted?

air suspension

I have disco 3 se v8 and I have had that problem and they put in a new compressor and it was fixed now I have the suspension warning light come on and the suspension wont go up or down and when the put the car on the computer it said there was a fault with the front left suspension so they replaced it and it didnt fix it so we have been driving it like that for about 6 months as they dont know what it is they think it might be a bad earth 1 of 300

air suspension

I too have an intermittent Air Suspension problem. The red alarm comes on and the vehicle drops onto the stops, switching the ignition off and back on clears the fault for anywhere between 20 seconds to 2 months, then the fault reoccurrs. It has been on-going for about 3 years, the first event happened just after 3 weeks of ownership. My dealer keeps putting the diagnostic computer on and replacing parts that I get charged for. I have asked them to 'look outside the box' and try to find a poor contact or broken wire etc. but they have refused to do this. I suggest you seek professional advice from a solicitor to ensure your vehicle is registered as having an on-going fault while the guarantee is still active to ensure you don't end up as I have done with no interest of helping from the dealer or Land Rover Customer Care. Believe me once the warranty expired they dropped me like a stone. They claim they have been fixing the fault and won't entertain the idea of the vehicle suffering from an intermittent fault. I think the vehicle, dealership and Land Rover stink, I thoroughly advise people not to buy one!!!!!

Air suspension fault

I have also Disco 3, and we have a problem, aftyer carwashing the yelow ignition lamp is turing on, and on monitor is showing the right whell droped down. after few days the problem is going off, without anythink.

Air Suspension Fault

I have a Disco 3 57 plate i have the problem this is my second system which ahas been fitted and the yellow warning light as started coming on. if you turn engine off the light gose out and can run for days without coming on and then it starts again. Do not fancy putting it into Land Rover dealer what advise can i give to my local garage man to sort the problem.

Air Suspension Fault

I have a Disco 3 TDV6 SE 06 plate, had same suspension failure multiple times. Been in many times at my expense to useless dealers. Replaced sensors and carried out diagnostic checks number of times. Repaired front nearside wiring loom fault with damaged wires! Fault back again, they say same problem on offside of loom, and needs new loom. Cost likely to exceed £2000 as requires body removal to install new loom! Nice! A car 4 half years old needs new wiring loom! Not fit for purpose.

landrover disco 3

i have 55plate disco 3 se air suspension failure had check said new height sensonr i fitted still not working do you have to recalabrate wen fitting sensors

Landrover Disco 3

Still underwarrenty the air pump failed. | had to replace the pump do to sume guy jacked the vechile in the in correct place. Now 1 year 4 months later the pump packed up again. So please makesure the guy jacking your car in not jacking it in the wrong place because it will cost you in the regen of R10 000.00. I still feel that this is a bad design there is no clear indication of warning on the car. Even in the manual it is badly described.

Buying a Disco 3 SE

Any advice on buying a 2008 model disco 3 Se model?

compressor failure

The compressor has failed on our 55 plate discovery3.. It has dropped on right down and the ride is horrible feeling every little bump as mentioned in the first comment on this page!! Is it still ok to drive whilst like this????

advice

Yes, dont!

Disco 3 Air Suspension

Had a similar problem last week with my 2008 Model TDV6 HSE in the bush. It is safe (although uncomfortable) to drive the vehicle provided you don"t exceed 100km / hr. I did this on my return trip for about 300 km. Dealer replaced the "rear diff motor programmed module" and cleared the fault. Seems to be fine now but cost me R 8k as it was out of warranty.

wiring loom

New loom not required you can overlay wire that is causing concern

Land rover disco 3

Just bought an 05 plate disco. Ten minutes from the dealer, the suspension warning light came on. Turning ignition off and on clears it , but it's an intermitted fault - will be going back to the dealer!

D3 Air suspension

I own a D3 2007 V8. So many problems dont know where to start. Out of warranty. Latest problem happened last night suspension warning light come on whilst driving and warning light was amber with burning smell coming into cabin. Stopped car and hear a fast clicking sound underneath car even after engine stopped.A few weeks before that I heard a humming sound coming from underneath the car. It sounded like tyre tread noise but it wasn't the cause. the dealer told me it was the transfer casing needed replacing but don't believe him. Now the air suspension light on and burning smell coming from underneath. Have to take it to the dealer but feel I will slugged thousands. Anyone else have a similar problem ?

Disco 3 air compressor

Hi from Spain. I have a D3 2.7 TDV6 SE from 2006 and the compressor was replaced during the 3 year warranty. Just yesterday have gone to replace the 2nd one, out of warranty. Both times the same thing: warning suspension light error that disappears when stoping the engine & next turning on. One compressor each 30000 Km... They say they have changed the part refference. I'm sure that it is a fact of bad desingn ¿Somebody else having experienced the same?

Disco 3

only one word to describe landrover discovery 3 **************TOTAL SCRAP************ THEY FORGOT TO PUT THE MAIN BADGE ON; *************MADE IN TAIWAN************

air suspension

air suspension failed this morning on tdv6 Hse disco 3 lots of smoke and a nasty smell fire brigade attended and put it out. I loved this car but had a few problems now could be time for a change. Why carnet you sort your lives out mr land rover and build a decent 4X4

Suspension

my 09 plate Disco 3 XS is coming up to the end of it's warranty period and so far have had two new compressors fitted and it is still playing up. It is in Ottons at the moment, they have had it all day today and was scheduled to be completed today but had a 'phone call this afternoon saying they still have not got to the bottom of the problem so need to keep it for at least another day !!!

air suspension

Hi there friend of mine have the Disco 3 V8 as traveling to Arusha to dar we made 10 stops the amber light came on for air suspension fault on the Dush bord then we had to park switch off for 3sec then turn it on then start the journey at the buk it fell like ur in a bumps. i think land rover its not worth for ur customers what ur cousing the problem from the beutyfull disco 3 it matters the value of money especial for the ones in tanzania who loves the Disco 3 and 4. My main Advice Disco 3 and 4 they should not have the air suspension instead being replaced by Coil springa an shorkups, Reduce all ecuipments using toooo much of electrical, replace the electrical four weel put the manual, replace the camber ajstments, put rear and front normal diffs as the previouse ones, then kindly may the landrover Make there own Engines rather than ford Jargua its fine also make sure there V6 Petrol Engenes rather than 4.4 V8 a good example here in Tanzania new Disco 3 or 4 0millage cost nearly 120 Million used ones off lower millage u can get them up to 70 Millions so why having Good look vehicle but having so Much Problem and u cant seel it again? comparing with toyota landcruiser pick ups japan they have tried there level best its only havin ECU only it doesent have a lot of electrical Landrover if not Ur going to loose the market in Africa......

Air Suspension landrover discovery 3

I love my Landrover except for this menacing suspension problem which is on and off. Please Landrover own up on the design failiure and rectify this problen or else this beautiful car will be an extinct Rhino soon!

Air Suspension and others

Posted 27th Nov 2011 Yes, I to have had to replace the Compressor assy on my 2005 discovery 3. Compressor has not been used that often and only 60,481 miles when replaced. The problem has been intermittent for about 3+years. Advised to change to change it, at service. I think we should demand a recall and our money back as I think it should have been more durable and apparently are susceptible to damage from weather elements. Other faults Constant low coolant level warning, faulty switch, but it is part of the complete bottle. Front seat heater element faulty. Front suspension arm replaced at 60,481 miles. All round bushings replaced at 60,481 miles. All should be more durable and should be replaced by Land Rover. Someone hit the nail on the head when they state: Once Land Rover has your money they don’t want to know you. Apart from these little problems, I cherish my disco 3 and think it is a excellent peace of kit. Well done Land rover for the vehicle, so why don’t you look after your customers? MD Limavady, Northern Ireland.

air suspension collapse

got 53 plate td5 commercial suspension at bottom pump not working but when parked up key taken out ,you can hear pump coming on for a split second for about 10 mins after then stops . help please

disco 3 suspension fault

I was sitting in a parking lot and all my air exausted and the suspension went flat. Land Rover dealer has had it for 6 days and haven`t found the problem yet. Reading the above it must be a design problem and should be adressed by Land Rover.

Disco 3 Suspension fault

My Disco III TDV6 HSE has had 3 compressor motors replaced in the last 3 months. By now I know my service dealer so well that they treat me as if I am a family member. I analysed the problem myself and note the following: 1. In all cases the motor overheated to such an extent that the compressor outlet hoses melted. This appears to be common fault as noted by the experiences of other participants on this site. 2. The motor apparantly has a thermal cut out at 130 degrees centigrade. However the temperature cut our sensing circuit is connected to a CPU via a wiring loom that has several connectors which are prone to corrosion. If the signal is not received by the CPU then the motor overheats to such an extent that a capacitor fitted on the brush PC board disintegrates. The PC board is also destryed by the excessive heat. I have stripped 2 old motors which has the exact same problem. 3. can anyone advise me where I can purchase a replacement PC board with the brushes fitted. This will allow me to overhall both the noted motors. replacing the bearings is not a problem.

Disco 3 suspension fault?

I love our 2005 D3 TDV6 HSE but I too have had the HDC error - special programs off - suspension dropping to access level. On a recent 100 mile trip it did this 6 times and each time requiring a reset by turning the engine off. With practice I could do this on the fly by just putting it in neutral (auto). I took it back to Stratstone. They hooked it up to the diagnostics and a whole load of rubbish came out. One of the mechanics said he had seen this before and recalibrated the steering angle. The car accepted it and it hasn't done it since - 1 week on. Think outside the box. If you have any suspension work done (bushes lower arms) you need the suspension recalibrating I was told.

my very_disco does not like dancing

i have alovely discovery 3 looks really nice . drives graet . oh just one thing i am fed up with spending cash on it. new clucht at 56000 and loads of little thing to put right. now my air suspension is playing up well done land rover !! i have had land rovers in the past and they have been fine only running cost so i said lets get a discovery 3 the wife said cool . i do love it but just had it with spending money on it . clarkson drove one to the top of a mantain i cant even drive mine to tesco with out something going wrong!!! loads of people have the same things wrong come on land rover play the game . we dont want fresh fruit on you counters we want cars that work .....

Suspension fault

I purchased an 06 a few years ago from Stratstone and love the car with nothing really to report apart from the boot lock jamming shut. Anyway, after a great deal of 'hissing' coming from underneath when I stopped, I took it to my local garage who welded a piece to the air tank as they said it had holes in it ?? The amber and red warning light still came on though at times. The car went back in and the computer said there was a problem with the 'leveller' ? This has now been replaced however the car has now dropped down really low and I don't feel confident driving it anymore. The car is going back in again Tues however this issue seem to be very common indeed and even more worrying, its not easy to rectify.

Land rover say relay needs replaced as well as com

Having had recurring suspension faults on my disco 3 and doing a lot of research on the subject following my third compressor, I found a LR press release on some obscure website. Apparently LR dealers have been instructed to replace the relay at the same time as the compressor. Fingers crossed it had worked so far, but hey, it's a LR how long will it last?

Land rover say relay needs replaced as well as com

discovery 3

my compressor which has been replaced for the third time exploded and caught fire

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