Our Range Rover L322 is BROKEN at 171,000 miles (Can't Drive It!)

So it seems we have an air suspension issue with our Range Rover L322 3.6 TDV8...if anyone has any experiecne or advice for us we would really appreciate it!
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[@bh635]

This is a ridiculously easy problem to have on an L322 you should be happy that it's just an airbag super easy to replace

[@nolanstaveley-haynes2129]

Absolutely it's necessary to change them as a pair so the ride height sensors can perform factory reset. Just be careful you don't burn out the compressor. It's not massive money at all to have these changed. The rear are easier, but I would just crack on get it done then carry on motoring.

[@robholland6460]

New bag by sounds of it. Kits available from Advanced Factors. R and G Autocare is near you. LR specialist

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

I just had that exact one replaced 2 days ago on my L322. I was really torn on doing it myself or letting my local reputable indie shop doing it. I decided to let them do it, because I wasn’t sure it was the airbag. I couldn’t hear any leaking, but it was collapsing under various conditions. My shop had it done in a few hours. He charged me $1100 USD(ouch!), but at least it was done properly and quickly with parts at hand. As it’s my daily driver I needed it back in commission ASAP. It does ride like a new car - on that corner. I can feel that the other front corner is tired, but still usable. The mechanic said it would need to be replaced soon, but didn’t need it yet. Perhaps I will do that one on my own. I would suggest doing the fronts as a pair. Oh and as a side note, my mechanic said the rear airbags NEVER go out on him. He can’t even remember replacing one. At least there’s that.

[@johnboyairey]

Get yourself a garden sprayer, fill with water and washing up liquid, get the wheel off, and spray in the strut area, look for foaming bubbles, you’ll see where it’s leaking… could be the airline pipe connection on top, easy free fix to reconnect, could be the base of the airbag, and could just be grit around the seal, or could be a holed airbag. It’s not uncommon, but it’s not always an airbag, yours sounds so loud, it will be easy to find!

[@1chish]

Anyone else get distracted by the black Classic Mini from 00:20 onwards? Suspension airbags are one of the easiest jobs to do. But yes do pairs ....

[@benjones1917]

Take a look at it yourself. Keeping an older Range Rover on the road needs you to be comfortable with spanners or at least willing to have a crack at it. Garage bills can be ruinous otherwise. I changed the engine in mine on the driveway 😂😂

[@pas7272]

Yeah thats not the end of the world, just a little air bag replacement needed, obviously a pair needed. Or all 4 if you are keen.

[@josephgittos3787]

watch Sam's motor & machine KZbin channel and see how does with diagnostics on air suspension , your best bet is have a go yourself

[@Brayco864]

It’s either the piping, the connector or the whole front strut…… the piping and connector is relatively cheap ….. the front strut will involve changing both struts ( with their in built air bags ). You can’t change just the bag on the front as it’s built into the strut ….. but you can on the back of the car as the bag is separate. If it’s the two front struts it will be pretty expensive to cover and you shouldn’t replace just one, as you indicated Next is just general advise…. Buying a Range Rover does come with known reliability issues and costs. If your a bit uncomfortable covering the ongoing costs then It’s best to cough and pass on Range Rovers altogether.

[@robholland6460]

I changed front bag only on front of my 2011. Advanced Factors sell replacement bags.

[@Brayco864]

@@robholland6460 how much Sir ?

[@craigsterrick6629]

Changed both front bags on my tdv8. Easy easy job, £300 posted from island4x4. Was quote £678 fitted for ONE by a specialist!!! Only took my an hour per side

[@tamekab5260]

It’s an easy fix my son fixed his and changed his compressor it’s worth it to me! I love our cars

[@nigelmitchell5726]

I did leave a comment with Lucy , saying a lot of jobs will soon need doing if not already been done by previous owners 💗

[@RichVonWinkle]

Any closer to parking against that wall you might hit the thing lol!

[@markburton4681]

yea that sounds like an split airbag ......it happens .....normal on a high mileage car

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Pretty straight forward job to do .

[@George-hs2zm]

Its like repair shops see a range rover and see the pound signs whizzing round in their heads ker ching. Its best to learn as much as you can about rangeys and just be confident with tackling the easy to do minor jobs to save as much money as possible.

[@arkivezaj]

Check the 4x4 info screen and look at the ride height indicator /level. If 1 tire looks like it's bouncing around, it the ride height sensor. Easy fix. Happened to mine. Otherwise it's a bad air shock

[@jerrygreene7139]

Yes, that is the built-in hair dryer feature. Nothing to worry about. Also, don’t concern yourself with that oil leak. That will stop all on its own.

[@jerrygreene7139]

eventually!

[@SwissArmySteve.]

@@jerrygreene7139when it runs out of oil!

[@johngardiner6800]

I bought an L322 and had the same problem on the front nearside air bag after only owning for just five months, replaced just that one now all seems OK

[@DiscoGruffalo]

You need a new pair of front air bags and away you go. LR051700 & LR051702

[@user-fw5bz3sq6h]

Are you going to upload a Video of the Ford Explorer your driving in the Philippines

[@Isaa5500]

Spray some soapy water onto the bags

[@darrensmith2141]

Airbag are serviceable items and are easy to change

[@1010osjehebr]

so much work you put into it

[@ronaldregio]

Yea

[@marktalbot4wd]

Wear and tear items, simple fix. Nothing dramatic.

[@rward16384]

Thats an nice problem to have wait until you get a real issue then you can have the dramatics !!

[@benfel9403]

It is nothing major. Just an air leak. Your best bet is to find a really reputable Land Rover specialist. The Land Rover air suspension system is pretty robust if it is looked after, and nothing like as expensive as the Audi one to look after. If that leak has been there for a while on a smaller scale then you may well have put a lot of stress on your air compressor, so that might need replacing sooner rather than later also. If the leak is the air spring you should still replace in pairs unless the other one is new. As others have said, some soapy water in a spray bottle will allow you to see. Given your car is dropping though, do not get underneath it to spray etc.! Annoying I know, but pretty simple to sort with someone who knows what they are doing. Good luck with it.

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Normal Rangie things! Easy fix!

[@robholland6460]

It’s not a long job to change the air bag so labour won’t be too much.

[@denniswaish]

Hi, change the height sensor .

[@tuningemporium]

There are far worse issues to have, piece of cake to fix. Your lucky you haven’t got a q7 or x5, they cost even more

[@garethifan1034]

Airbag gone..replace these on heavies on an almost daily basis.

[@johntaberman-pichler4272]

Change it all to old fashioned springs. Far more efficient.

[@AG-ob3fx]

Why when last airbags done 177k miles. Its rusting bad now so next set of bags may last longer than car does.

[@nigelmitchell5726]

Looks like you need a new strut , about £600 all in .😂

[@MePeterNicholls]

Get stuck in. I love working on my old L322

[@bellafiasandpuppies4220]

Ok at the end of the day you brought it blind folded and now you are paying for it and in my eyes it's become a expensive lemon 🍋 the best thing you can do is send it for a full check ✔️ then really think will it be worth spending on if not get one with service history and do a reg check

[@tonytiangco]

poor Range Rover 😢 🚗

[@nichoughton]

I have a P38 (1997) 4.6 HSE, 93,000 miles. When I bought it in Manila some years ago, the air suspension had already been changed to springs. This is commonly done. Ditch the air cushions and go for something more conventional.

[@jamesshephard2013]

No don't ditch the air suspension, it ruins the ride, it was designed to be on air!

[@maxe9220]

Whats the point in buying a range rover and converting it to coils? There are plenty of other cars to ruin

[@georgesemple8136]

One step coser to TURBO replacement lol.

[@georgesemple8136]

Closer

[@georgesemple8136]

Buy a Landcruiser is my advice

[@nigelmitchell5726]

No don't do both , just leave until it needs one , that what I did anyway 😉

[@salgo]

You really need to stop starting it as you are going to burn out the compressor and it'll be much more expensive to fix.

[@stuartlevine7073]

It's an airbag leak. Your making a big deal out of a small regular issue.

[@N18DTK]

Unfortunately the news is that it's a Range Rover. Even brand new, keep away from them.

[@Brayco864]

Unless you have lots of money and don’t care ….

[@AG-ob3fx]

Ive had 2 l322 cars fone over 200k miles and had 1 starter replaced and 1 alternator and a rotery gear knob changed. Nor one other issue and think alternator caused by recovery guy who put charging cables in wrong way around and blew alternator. All this range rovers are crap and expensive nonsense is silly. Get a good specialisr and no different to any other expensive car. Bmw merc bentley jaguae aston martin all expensive for parts. I buy from euro car parts and really good value as bosche etc make oem parts. With their discount codes can get 40 or 50% off too.

[@pistonslapuk]

Just go get it fixed what’s so hard?

[@stephenbirds5169]

Delve into Bitcoin profits or get yer hands dirty. Plenty of after market parts around. Could be a cheap, easy fix. Good luck.

[@mellymoo_eats]

Get yourself a Lexus RX, they're more reliable and a Land Rover.

[@steve06030]

Oh BOLLOX , I have a 2008 RR SPORT and left wheel making grinding sound , garage said it's bearings no biggy but on the way to garage I heard exact sound at traffic lights..does this mean my air suspensions gone?? 😭😭