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TD5 Disco air suspension question

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Jimbo:

--- Quote from: "lyndon" ---I'm a bit confused. My new TD5 sags on the rear nearside. But only when you use the hydrolic (spelling) step, and are messing about inside. I took it to Lancaster Landrover yesterday and they told me this was normal to assist with loading the vehicle and will return to normal hieght once you push the rear suspension button, which it did. This doesn't happen when loading ect only when I use the step and get inside.

Now I am see this thread and wonder if the Landrover mechanic was talking out of a rear orifice?.
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 :?  - never come across that one, my Td5 has SLS and never sags on one side when using the rear step, think you're right - he was talking out his back door !!!!

thermidorthelobster:
I've never heard of this "feature" but it does sound like just the sort of thing a clueless mechanic would make up to cover up for lack of knowledge.  Why would Land Rover engineer their cars to go wonky?

It does annoy me when people talk bull like that.  If they don't know what they're talking about, they should just shut their mouths.

lyndon:
Took it to another dealer today and got the right answer this time. The rear nearside has an air leak and the offside will sagg as the air moves from it after the nearside empties.

Phoned Kieth Gotts and they quoted £120 for the bag and half an hours labour to fit, so £145+vat to do. Called the warrantee company today and guess what. Air suspension components arn't covered. I had a right go at them as when they sold it me they stated everything is covered. Got a "read the fine print" reply. I guess they only cover the parts that don't go wrong !!.

Tuesday I will be calling the dealer I bought it from. Advice from Gotts was to get both bags done as they say the other bag probably won't be far behind. Thats £400 worth of work required 1 week after purchase, which to me says they have some responsiblity towards the cost. Watch this space.

thermidorthelobster:

--- Quote from: "lyndon" ---I had a right go at them as when they sold it me they stated everything is covered. Got a "read the fine print" reply.
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If they've said that then surely they've misrepresented the warranty they've sold you.  I'd get in touch with Trading Standards or CAB and check out your options.  Typical motor dealer who doesn't give a damn for the customer.

If you end up footing the bill, you could consider doing it yourself;  it's not a major job, and you can buy non-Land Rover airbags from the same OEM for much less.

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