Please ask questions or make suggestions through the p38 forum at. There seems to be a few types available this is a kit which uses a modern sensor which comes with a bracket and lead to adapt it onto a p38. The eas driver pack is located under the eas compressor and is attached to the eas valve block. Range rover eas electronic air suspension has typically been an expensive system to maintain. Im having problems with the eas suspension on my p38 range.
Anything that can be done to keep the fuel consumption down would be wellcome. Gotta say at the moment the driver valve block driver that is. A relief valve vents excess pressure inside the valve block at approximately 180psi 1240kpa. Faskit is a system to recover the basic functionality of your air suspension by the manual inflation of each of the four air springs individually. So after 2 years of ownership, the air suspension on my p38 has died. Discussion in range rover started by frankenbus, dec 29, 2011. Common repairs on range rover steering and suspension systems. It is fully possible to run the software in a virtual environment like virtualbox on a mac too. Land rover p38 range rover boxed eas valve block and driver. So you had a overheat or a head gasket was leaking in the front and your range rover p38 went in for it to be repaired, well weve done so many head repairs on these motors i have lost count and the thread damage on the block is common, so common i worked on a plan and it works really well, in effect its like installing studs but to do it when the thread is damaged requires the motor to be.
There were no warning indicators and the failure occurred. Your car should begin to rise within two minutes once this is fitted. Arnott range rover p38 suspension air springs bags x4. Range rover p38 eas air suspension compressor valve block. Boy oh boy have you had an intro to the good ol p38 or what, all common of course. The contact stated that the door locks jam and the vehicle doors are unable to be opened. Solves rapidly the problems of the air suspension of your range rover p38. Jan 29, 2011 land rover air suspension problems and solutions 19952002 i have been a land rover enthusiast and owner for over 10 years and in my time i have visited the dealer once. P38 eas issue range rover forum lr4x4 the land rover. P38 and the truth is that i was desperate with the air suspension.
Hi, after taking a trip to eas hell last winter with my 97 p38, the old girl performed faultlessly all year including a 2000 mile trip from dunfermline to paris and back. However, these air suspension systems tend to wear out over time, leading to potentially. Look, a nanocom is a good investment if you can afford one, but the fact that if your not one to work on cars, then its a bit of an overkill. Because these components are located below the wade height of the vehicle, the inlet filter is located in the right rear quarter panel. In this how to video we clearly walk through the steps to a successful ace filter and fluid replacement. I am planning on using a zf4hp22eh4 auto box as well and have concluded that the cheapest and easiest way would be to buy a complete p38 as along with the gearbox and engine i also need all the ancillaries the reason why iv. The valve block assembly also contains what is know as the eas driver module. The compressor is powered directly from a fuse box relay via a connector. Faskit is a system to recover the basic functionality of your suspension by the manual inflation of. If so you may have been advised that the block is porous or cracked, the head gasket blown or many other reasons. What land rover doesnt tell you in the manual, and most independent workshops dont know, is that the eas valve block and compressor should be treated as a 12 year maintenance item.
Find great deals on ebay for range rover p38 and land rover. Range rover classic hi all, i originally got my vogue 4 weeks ago after been legally off the road since 2012. Range rover p38 eas emergency kit solve air suspension problems land rover 9502 fits. Ill close with some specific tips for any of you who own or service 19992004 land rover discovery or p38 range rovers.
Land rover range p38 9597 rear height suspension sensor driver lh stc3594aa new fits. This kit contains all the orings of air suspension p38 range rover 19952002 and range rover classic 19931995. I am leaning towards the ecu and will have an attack on monday to see if it is putting a signal out i was told the ecu puts out a 12 volt signal to the driver block which then converts it to a pwm signal to operate the valves and it is not good practice to put 12 volt direct to the valves. Please contact me as i am more than happy to help resolve any issues. The eas driver, receives low voltage signals from the eas ecu and converts this logic signal to a pwm modulated 12v dc signal. Range rover air suspension tips from tucsons falconworks. The driver unit aka valve driver, the black epoxy casing at the side of the valve block controls the current to the six solenoids. As the self leveling is function is electrically isolated and the valve block should therefore do nothingsomething has to be randomly triggering a valve response in the block. Air suspension valve block is one of those many, many things that land rover will. Jan 19, 2010 where do i beginwith so many components just for the eas its no surprise problems will arise like air bags leaking, pipe work been cut and rejoined joins are a no no air leaks on valve block, sensors out of range, solenoid driver pack failing bad design due to transistor failing within compressor wearing out etc. Then a new valve block 6 months ago, and a new compressor about a month ago. We have fully working p38 range rovers permanently in our workshop for testing components and particularly p38 becm units. P38 electronic air suspension, eas, assy in cw2 weston for.
In otherwise normal operation, it is usually due to a problem with a height. About 3 weeks ago i started to have an inconsistent idle and was told it was the afm and so gave it a quick clean with brake cleaner, this didnt fix the issue but i just put up with it. Range rover p38 maintenance repair improvements and tips. I knew the bags were on their way out and the compressor was starting to give up on life. I would also recomend getting a valve block overhaul kit. Details about range rover p38 eas emergency kit solve air suspension problems land rover 9502. The pressure switch contacts should be closed at a pressure of 150. This switch tells the system when to start or stop the compressor. Also lots of range rover p38 repair overhaul information eas reinstatement. An air inlet filter is located on the front end of the compressor unit.
If not, the valves inside the valve block are probably leaking. Will fit your p38 range rover eas air suspension air compressor 19942002. A major cause of problems associated with the valve block is the orings wearing out. Click the links below to see common problems specific to the engines available on this vehicle. The eas system had been disabled and completely bypassed.
The eas driver pack is located under the eas compressor and is attached to the. Nov 29, 20 p38 air suspension technical problem long post. Ive found that plumbing in a simple pressure gauge into the system is a great help to see whats going on. Learn how to do the dynamic response or dsc system filter and fluid service on your range rover sport supercharged.
Feb 15, 2010 hi im having problems with the eas suspension on my p38 range rover 2. The compressor, valve block, valve driver, and air dryer are located in the. This module is a black plastic enclosure that is tucked away under the valve block. A silencer is screwed in to the smaller block to quieten exhausting air. Never again would i be fooled into a temporary solution to the planned obsolescence of these vehicles again.
I have now bought a set of halo spark plugs part number blr17yc from a ebay shop. I guess all that is left is the valve block, but if it were a leaky valve. Your p38 range rover should not sink down on its own, this means there is a problem with the system. The driver unit aka valve driver, the black epoxy casing at the side of the valve block controls. Good working p38 range rover eas air suspension valve block driver pack. Range rover p38 mkii air suspension eas valve block driver. Range rover classic 19931996, range rover p38 19942002, many citroen and ldv models interchange part number. I re calibrated the suspension again on the values were with a few numbers of each other. Valve block springs air dryer reservoir tank complete instructions in english, french or spanish, with photos and graphics. Buy it now range rover p38 eas air suspension compressor valve block driver pump pipe add to. My issues with this car is that it will sag and fall down on its bump stops after 23 days. Faskit is compatible for range rover p38 mkii 1994 2002 petrol or diesel. The absolute beginners guide to the range rover p38. S fault message is displayed when any number of faults, such as the ones listed below, are detected by the system ecu.
However, these air suspension systems tend to wear out over time, leading to potentially expensive repairs. This is the main component of the p38 range rovers air suspension system, the seals and components of this block fail over a few years and as a result the air suspension will start to malfunction. This isnt because of a abnormal battery drain caused by a fault in my car its just. The absolute beginners guide to the range rover p38 electronic air suspension. A faulty valve block, relay, leaky air springs and worn height sensors or a compromised receiver air tank will all put extra wear on your pump.
Land rover air suspension problems and solutions 19952002 i have been a land rover enthusiast and owner for over 10 years and in my time i have visited the dealer once. The eas computer is under the drivers seat, screwed. Air suspension to coil conversion kit with bilstein shocks for range rover p38. How the range rover p38 electronic air suspension eas works. Range rovers are known for their offroad capabilities, and the range rover air suspension system makes it possible for the vehicle to navigate a variety of different terrains. Anyone who has lived with the range rover eas for any length of time knows that this statement sounds good on paper but has difficulty holding up in real. Land rover range rover p38 9502 valve block suspension rvh30 oem new fits. Remote control failures of the system have occurred often, but a performing a lastresort fix using key sequence turning in the driver s door can help you override the system failure. Dynamic response system service on range rover sport. Thats because it combined the handsome oldschool body with major technological breakthroughs like airbags, a tilt steering wheel, and i swear this is true backlit center console switches.
I renewed my block without problems a couple of weeks ago and now it works as new. Many really like and use the system, however, or bought a range rover simply in order to have its advantages. The steering system helps the driver use headlights, windshield washers, the horn, the ignition switch, the cruise control, and the radio. P38 air suspension technical problem long post range.
Car ended up lop sided again, so i purchased a new height sensor. Certainly we can offer a kit to replace the entire system using normal coil springs. Range rover p38 suspension air eas trousse durgence land. What to look for here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a range rover p38. In this how to video we clearly walk through the steps to a. Write down any fault codes before clearing them as they are frequently required to diagnose the problems with the system. I recently had very similar issues with my rover with me going crazy. We have the experience, specialist tools and expertise to diagnose the cause of these problems. Land rover p38 range rover boxed eas valve block and. The compressor, valve block, valve driver, and air dryer are located in the engine bay above left wheel area. Range rover p38 eas air suspension valve block solenoid repair kit.
Range rover p38 eas air suspension valve block pressure switch. May, 2017 the security system on a range rover p38 contains an engine immobiliser and lockout system on which the suvs most frequent electrical problems have centred. The pressure switch contacts should be open at pressures below 120 psi. Range rover classic the compressor, valve block, valve driver, and air dryer are attached to the chassis under the passengers seat. We believe that we are the worlds leading p38 range rover experts, not only do we work on these vehicles and their many unique components every day but every member of staff own a p38 range rover. P38 range rover eas air suspension valve block driver pack. Apr 05, 20 what to look for here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a range rover p38.
Fortunately these can be replaced fairly easily and cheaply. The driver unit aka valve driver, the black epoxy casing at the side of the valve block controls the current to the six solenoids the diaphragm solenoid is operated by the compressor relay to give a pulsed voltage, which prevents the coils within the solenoids from. Discuss prospective buys on our message boards and for the definitive view, get an lro buying guide. Lifted profile air suspension to coil spring conversion kit. One could argue that the eas gives the range rover owner both a soft and gentle ride and a formidiable offroad spring rate.
The eas driver pack is responsible for converting the low current eas computer logic signals to a high current pulse modulated signal that directly. Land rover range rover p38 9502 valve block suspension rvh30 oem new. Valve block and driver are still electrically isolated no change in vehicle height. Details about range rover p38 eas air suspension compressor valve block driver only. For the range rover p38 19952002 and range rover classic 1993. The range rover eas is a wonderful and inventive suspension design. Range rover valve block for sale in uk view 64 bargains. Instead they get neglected, and when something fails these absolutely brilliant vehicles get branded as unreliable. The interface of the high pressure air lines and the eas valve block can also be a. Two of the hallmark features and notorious repairs of the famed range rover are its unique steering and suspension systems. Range rover p38 mkii eas air suspension valve block driver box. Is your range rover or rover v8 engine overheating or pressurising the cooling system. You should have about 110 160 psi in a healthy system, mine typicaly runs at. My range rover was a 1995, which is generally agreed to be the pinnacle of the entire 25year range rover classic run.
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