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Hi,

I hope all had a good Christmas and New Year.

I have a 2000 reg Range Rover (4.6 Auto).

Recently, when left overnight / for some hours the suspension lets the car down REALLY low, and also unevenly.

It never used to do this.

I know the car "self levels" when left with engine off etc. but this is different.

When I start the engine, the car self levels to regular ride height after a few seconds, and no warning lights are displayed, but I am unable to start and drive away immediately - tyres will scrape arches etc.

Do I have a suspension fault, and is it serious or do I just get on with it?

Many thanks,

Nick

Posted

You might have a look through the rr.net link I put on the opther EAS question. Covers issues like compressor/valve block problems/air bag leaks etc.

I did read somewhere in the past couple of days that a known issue is failed level sensors giving the same reading in several different positions, which thoroughly confuses the system.

Posted

First thing you most likely have leaky airbags. If they havn´t been changed since

the car was new, then they are probably due for replacement.

To check this, park the car and either remove the EAS relay under the passenger? seat,

or disconnect the battery. This will stop the ECU sinking the car for you.

Posted
PS does this mean my airbags don't work at the moment? That is quite worrying.

No.

It's a result of sloppy wording, compounded (in some cases) by people not writing in their first language (so there is some justification).

In your post which I've quoted above, you are probably referring to the air bags that are part of the SRS (Supplementary Restraint System), part of the secondary safety features which protect you in the event of an accident.

Other people use 'airbags' when they mean the air springs, part of the EAS (Electronic Air Suspension) system you first asked about.

There is no connection between the operation of the SRS and the EAS.

HTH.

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