New Suspension Compressor Question
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New Suspension Compressor Question
I own a 2006 LR3 I bought new. About 8 years ago, the suspension compressor was replaced at the Land Rover dealer. I paid $1,600.00 at the time parts and labor. The replacement compressor has now gone out and the dealer wants $2,000.00 to do the replacement, which I believe is outrageous). I have watched a couple of videos on replacing the compressor and I feel I can do the work myself. I see new compressors being sold on line for anywhere from $300.00 to $1,000.00. Apparently there is an original "Hitachi Style" and a newer higher cost "AMK Style." (which dealers have been installing lately as replacements). My questions are as follows:
1. Would my 8 year old compressor be a Hitachi or AMK?
2. How would I know which one I have?
3. I understand that if the car has already been "modified" for the AMK, that one cannot install the Hitachi.
4. Some compressors (both Hitachi and AMK closes) advertise the car does not have to be reprogrammed by the dealer. How do I know if the one I buy has to be reprogrammed and under what circumstances?
Any other advice would be appreciated
Keith
1. Would my 8 year old compressor be a Hitachi or AMK?
2. How would I know which one I have?
3. I understand that if the car has already been "modified" for the AMK, that one cannot install the Hitachi.
4. Some compressors (both Hitachi and AMK closes) advertise the car does not have to be reprogrammed by the dealer. How do I know if the one I buy has to be reprogrammed and under what circumstances?
Any other advice would be appreciated
Keith
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