2005 suspension compressor
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Didn't we already address this?
Have you had the codes read to verify that it's the compressor? Does the EAS raise at all or just crap out immediately? If it's the compressor, they've been rebuilt but that's hard to find. There are aftermarket ones but they haven't been found to be all that great. OEM is probably the way to go. Particularly if you're going to keep the LR3 a while, I'd go with the new AMK.
Have you had the codes read to verify that it's the compressor? Does the EAS raise at all or just crap out immediately? If it's the compressor, they've been rebuilt but that's hard to find. There are aftermarket ones but they haven't been found to be all that great. OEM is probably the way to go. Particularly if you're going to keep the LR3 a while, I'd go with the new AMK.
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jafir (03-09-2016)
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Didn't we already address this?
Have you had the codes read to verify that it's the compressor? Does the EAS raise at all or just crap out immediately? If it's the compressor, they've been rebuilt but that's hard to find. There are aftermarket ones but they haven't been found to be all that great. OEM is probably the way to go. Particularly if you're going to keep the LR3 a while, I'd go with the new AMK.
Have you had the codes read to verify that it's the compressor? Does the EAS raise at all or just crap out immediately? If it's the compressor, they've been rebuilt but that's hard to find. There are aftermarket ones but they haven't been found to be all that great. OEM is probably the way to go. Particularly if you're going to keep the LR3 a while, I'd go with the new AMK.
I think I'm going to try an clean the front valve block first though... I've noticed that the front raises VERY slowly, so I'm wondering if I've got a leak up there.
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FWIW, the front always raises slower than the rear. How slow is tough to specify, but don't take that alone as a problem.
If you're sure the compressor is going, the first place I'd look is here:
This kit addresses the most common failure points of the compressor itself - the desiccant that breaks down and the cracking between the air fittings on the stock plastic cap. While you're at it, it re-rings the compressor piston so you're pretty much good to go.
I actually have one of these kits sitting on my self along with my old compressor. I've been meaning to rebuild it and keep it as a spare (I bought an AMK before I knew about this kit), I just haven't had the need to do it yet so it's just sitting around.
I'd say it's well worth the $100.
If you're sure the compressor is going, the first place I'd look is here:
Amazon.com: LAND ROVER LR3 / DISCOVERY 3 HITACHI AIR COMPRESSOR AND FILTER DRYER REPAIR KIT: Automotive
This kit addresses the most common failure points of the compressor itself - the desiccant that breaks down and the cracking between the air fittings on the stock plastic cap. While you're at it, it re-rings the compressor piston so you're pretty much good to go.
I actually have one of these kits sitting on my self along with my old compressor. I've been meaning to rebuild it and keep it as a spare (I bought an AMK before I knew about this kit), I just haven't had the need to do it yet so it's just sitting around.
I'd say it's well worth the $100.
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If you're getting the slow to raise warning and the compressor is just hammering away for minutes at a time then it does sound like either it's worn out or you have a leak. Have you pulled the fuses to see if/what corner settles overnight? The reason I ask is you mention the Voss fittings seem loose - they shouldn't really. I've had them leak occasionally when the internal O-ring was damaged. If you can actually wiggle the tube in the fitting, try spraying it with soapy water and see if you get bubbles when moving it. That's a sure sign of a bad fitting.
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jafir (03-09-2016)
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