97 range rover air suspension problem

was going to make a rude and probably trolly, but accurate, suggestion regarding how to handle Range Rovers in general,. but I will refrain..

I would think time and money involved to do this I wouldn't be worth doing the money and time might be better spent on repairing airbag system is the compressor ok in the rear ?

For many repair operations you don't want the suspension to be adjusting itself up and down while you work on the vehicle. Classic air sprung models have a disable switch under the seat, but this is lacking on the 4.0/4.6. On these models, the following options are available for disabling the system:
1. Leaving a door or the tailgate open effectively freezes the suspension
2. Unplug the air suspension delay timer, a small black box that looks like a large relay under the drivers seat.

Sorry computer controlled and it needs the dealer software to find the fault ,lot of money i would imagine to repair in the dealers

Need to get the vehicle scanned for fault codes.
The most common issue is the air pump/compressor for the electronic air suspension.
Relatively easy to replace, but you still need to get the vehicle scanned for fault codes. Once the fault has been repaired, again you will need to get the faults cleared.
No really a DIY repair im afraid.

dont f with it

1. The automatic suspension system on a Land Rover must be placed in a service mode (High Lock) prior to raising the vehicle on a frame-contact hoist. This can only be accomplished by using a Land Rover Test Book Scan tool or an aftermarket equivalent.

2. If the suspension is allowed to hang freely at maximum extension, the suspension controller will enter a fault lockout mode and disable the compressor and height sensors

3. In addition, the suspension system will vent the suspension in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a correct ride height.

4. Since the suspension is hanging free at maximum extension, all the air will be vented, causing the vehicle to sit at maximum low when taken off the frame-contact hoist. A Land Rover Test Book Scan Tool or an equivalent is required to reset the suspension once it has entered the lockout mode.

The compressor just could be damage internally .
I would just loose a line off the compressor . Then put power to the compressor again. You should feel air coming out the line.

So if the air is coming out of the line. The system has check valves through out , or the air suspension shocks are probably leaking . I would then take to the dealer for the repairs or your local shop

Good Luck

I would recommend going to strutmasters.com and taking a look at our conversion kits. these convert you from the airbag to a powder coated American made steel coil spring that is guaranteed to last the life of the car. Airbags and compressors are constantly having to be replaced. Also something alot of people don't know is that theses air suspensions are not meant to be in temperatures above 90 Degrees or below 40 Degrees. That is most of the world. The temperature will cause you to replace alot of bags. and typically when your replacing a bag you are going to have to replace the compressor to because the bag had a hole or small crack in it causing the compressor to over work and it will die. I posted the link below so you can take a look

http://www.strutmasters.com/land-rover-suspension-parts-s/21.htm

I hope I was of some help

Good Luck!!!

Instead of replacing your failed air suspension parts I recommend converting to the passive coil spring system. This is a permanent fix to the problems caused by the air ride suspension. Check out Strutmasters website for the kit that will fit your Range Rover: http://www.strutmasters.com/Range-Rover-Air-Suspension-Spring-Conversion-Kit-p/-rr-03-4.htm. I hope this helps!