Can I drive my Range Rover with the air suspension inactive?
As long as your car is in the normal – height ride mode you can drive for ever and ever if you haven’t got a leak in your air susp.
What does HDC inactive mean?
A message that says “HDC System Not Available” means that your HDC system is failing. Causes of HDC failure can usually be connected with other mechanical issues in your vehicle. One issue could be a battery problem. The HDC system requires a well-charged vehicle battery to startup the system upon ignition.
How do you turn off air suspension on a 2011 Range Rover?
If a door is open, press and hold to raise the suspension height. The button’s LED indicator lamp illuminates during suspension height adjustment and extinguishes when complete. Down button: Press and release to lower the suspension height. If a door is open, press and hold to lower the suspension height.
How do you turn Range Rover air suspension off?
Can I drive on suspension fault?
No. It is not recommended. A damaged or collapsed spring can cause sagging and noise and affect alignment angles. While you can still drive, the ride will be rough and the car will be difficult to control in an emergency.
Where is the HDC button?
centre console
The HDC button is located on the centre console. The speed limits for the HDC system are adjusted via the control buttons mounted on the right side of the steering wheel. Dependent on the vehicle’s specification, the HDC button also operates the All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system.
What is Range Rover HDC?
Land Rovers feature the HDC, which stands for Hill Descent Control system. When the HDC is turned on, the vehicle will use the anti-lock braking system during descent to control the speed of each wheel on the vehicle. The driver can use cruise control to adjust the speed to a level that is comfortable.
What happens when the air suspension is inactive?
The air suspension ECU performs fault detection and plausibility checks. Fault detection is limited to faults that the l ECU hardware errors. l Suspension moves in the wrong direction. l Pressure varies too much when inactive. l Does not increase when compressor active.
How does the air suspension system work in a car?
The air suspension system comprises of an air compressor, the 4 bags at each wheel, and height sensors to monitor how much the bags inflate. Every time the car is started, the computer runs a quick test on the compressor and bags to check for leaks.
Why is my air suspension ABS light on?
Re: Air suspension inactive, HDC inactive, ABS light on,… A very common fault caused by leakage on one of the struts/low battery power. You have to reset it at a RR garage. Get them to check the system at same time. I had a 2003 RR and it was a common issue until I replaced the leaking air suspension
What does the air suspension warning light mean?
Every time the car is started, the computer runs a quick test on the compressor and bags to check for leaks. The car’s computer will turn on the air suspension warning light if it detects any abnormal activity.
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