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Suspension System Software Update When Replacing Compressor (LTB00270)

Publication date: 2010-04-09
Reference number: LTB00270

SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR

SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LTB00270, Date of Issue:  April 9, 2010
LAND ROVER: 2005 - 2009 LR3 (LA); 2006 - 2010 Range Rover (LM), Range Rover Sport (LS); 2010 LR4 (LA)
ISSUE: 1
SECTION: 204
AFFECTED VEHICLES: LR3 (LA) VIN: 5A000360 - 9A513325 Model Year: 2005 - 2009; LR4 (LA) VIN: AA503326 - AA524416 Model Year: 2010; Range Rover (LM) VIN: 6A198058 - AA316152 Model Year: 2006 - 2010; Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: 6A900129 - AA229700 Model Year: 2006 - 2010

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation:  The amber or red suspension warning indicator may illuminate with 'Suspension System Inactive' displayed in the message center or there may be a noticeable degradation in suspension system performance. If after diagnosis air suspension compressor failure is found and the compressor is replaced, the Suspension system control module may require a software update.

NOTE: This suspension system control module software update may only be performed after a suspension system compressor replacement.

Action:  In the event of a suspension system compressor replacement, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to update the suspension system control module software.

PARTS

No parts necessary 

TOOLS

IDS with latest DVD and Calibration Files; first available on IDS-DVD119_V8.03 Calibration 21 

Land Rover-Approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply 

WARRANTY

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time. This suspension system control module software update may only be performed after a suspension system compressor replacement.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Description SRO Time (hours) Condition Code Causal Part
Tune download - air suspension system 60.90.16  0.20  04 LR015303 (LR3, LR4, Range Rover Sport)
LR015089 (Range Rover)

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply. 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

UPDATE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE

CAUTION: Ensure all ignition 'ON'/ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
CAUTION: A Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during diagnosis/module programming.
  1. Connect the Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.
    NOTE: IDS must be loaded with IDS-DVD119_V8 or later and Calibration File 21 or later.
  2. Connect the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.
  4. From the Session screen, select the 'Diagnosis' tab.
  5. Select the 'Selected Symptoms' tab, and then select:
    • Chassis > Suspension system > Vehicle dynamic suspension
  6. Select 'continue'.
  7. Select the 'Recommendations' tab.
  8. Configure the 'Ride level control module'.
    • Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
  9. Exit the current session.
  10. Disconnect the IDS and the Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply from the vehicle.
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