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jamesbilluk



Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Worcester
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Rear suspension problem


Hi all

I came to get in the sport yesterday after leaving it, and found the rear suspension had sunk. When I started it, it returned to normal height. I left it last night and it sunk again this morning. It was fine over the weekend.
Here is a photo

What do people think the problem could be?

Many thanks

James 2010 Range Rover sport TDV8

Post #519290 Tue Feb 28 2017 10:49am
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Socast



Member Since: 25 Sep 2014
Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

Put it in offroad height and then stop the engine and leave the drivers door open (this stops the vehicle from trying to level the vehicle etc.).

Listen for any leaks on the back corner. you could also make up a bucket of soapy water and use a cup to throw the water onto the airbag. If there are no leaks then it could be a valve sticking open in the relay block Thumbs Up

Post #519291 Tue Feb 28 2017 10:59am
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jamesbilluk



Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Worcester
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Many thanks Smile Just given this a try, the car now won't go into off road mode... The rear raises fine, but the front doesn't seem to raise at all. 2010 Range Rover sport TDV8

Post #519353 Tue Feb 28 2017 3:55pm
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Socast



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

Sounds as though you may have two issues..

You've definitely got a weak compressor, you may be lucky and just need to replace/clean the air dryer (£20 for the dryer on ebay or £50 for a kit to rebuild most of the compressor) or it may be that it's simply worn out and needs replacing (around£400) here is a guide to replace it: http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic28349.html

Second issue and more than likely the one that caused the first is that you've got an air leak (which is causing the compressor to have to work harder than normal)

The rear of the car raises first as it weighs less than the front.

Post #519354 Tue Feb 28 2017 4:17pm
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jamesbilluk



Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Worcester
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Many thanks, and for the link as well,

I may take it to a local specialist or garage, as I'm not the greatest at working on cars... 2010 Range Rover sport TDV8

Post #519385 Tue Feb 28 2017 9:15pm
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Socast



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

I would only take it to a specialist or dealer as some of the systems on this vehicle are fairly unique to it and most garages won't know what to look for.

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