so yeah this only started happening recently, car is going into extended mode when trying to go to access mode. i don't have a gap(yet...) so can't see any codes. It says theres an obstruction and to reset height sensors when removed? I can't see anything on the 4x4 screen cause I removed it to me it sounds like its catching some heat guard on the front right side. I did change the ARC pipes their recently so maybe its related? But pipes seem fine to me.

Also then it complains that suspension is raising slowly. I checked the compressor on the car, its the upgraded one, not the Hitachi one so will it be giving out again? Or is it just because the car is constantly lowering and raising its straining a bit under the constant movement.

maybe its time to hook up the amplifier for the HK system.

I’d say you have no obstruction, obstruction normally means something like a rock or log that would ground the car if it went to access height. I think you have resistance in your tyres and bushes etc. Do you move to access when the vehicle is rolling? That’s the kindest way to do it and limits the strain on the components as they change geometry.

I have the same issue if I do it on the incline on my drive but all is well on level or if I’m rolling (which is normally what I do). 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

A rise to offroad height when access height is selected is a symptom of a failing exhaust valve in the compressor. That means a new compressor as the valve isn't serviceable. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

this is already a replaced compressor tbf. I guess I could get yet another one. although i didnt have to replace this one