Hi All.

Odd one amongst the regular suspension woes. My 2012 s/c isn’t lowering to access height only on the nsr corner. Also, separately, occasionally the front will lower momentarily and pick back up again immediately usually in slow traffic. No warning lights coming on. Any ideas what might be going on here?

All thoughts appreciated. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

Hi Stuart, I had a similar issue on mine when I first bought it. The offside front corner would not lower when going from normal to access. The vehicle would then think it was stuck on an obstacle and go into extended mode.

Through analysing the live data through my IID tool and the 4x4 display, I concluded that the faulty component was the offside front strut assembly.

I replaced both front strut assemblies, the ride was much-improved and the problem was resolved.

There are also other potential causes however:
- a faulty or clogged valve block (front, rear or reservoir)
- a trapped, kinked or blocked pipe
- blocked exhaust valve on the compressor
- broken down compressor drier media
- faulty height sensor(s)

You will need to work through the problem logically in terms of analysing the problem and inspecting components in order to find out where the fault lies. Kev

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Thanks Kev, interesting possibilities.

I did some tests with my wife raising and lowering the car. All 4 corners raise and lower but the nsr is higher than the other corners at all times. I can also hear a compressor running after it’s settled. Would this suggest a sensor or calibration issue? No leaks, everything dry as a bone. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

If it's like it at all times, I'd definitely recommend running a calibration routine in the first instance.

Have a look at the 4x4 display too and monitor that when you are raising and lowering.

Does it go into extended mode when you attempt to go into access mode? Kev

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MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Had another monitor Kev. Not going into extended mode. All green lines on the 4x4 screen but not level. No warning lights at all.

Do I need an IID to calibrate? I can’t feel anything when driving apart from a slight pull to the left. I put this down to the tyres coming to the end of their life. Probably unrelated. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

Yes, you'll need an IID tool to run a calibration.

So what actually happens when you try and go into access mode? Kev

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MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

It lowers all 4 corners. Just looks like it’s cocking it’s leg. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

I'd definitely try and do a calibration in the first instance. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey