Failure Modes

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Failures where the vehicle can still be driven safely are indicated by the air suspension/Dynamic Response warning indicator in the instrument cluster illuminating continuously in an amber color. The amber indicator will remain illuminated until the ignition is switched off. For all faults, the warning indicator will only illuminate again if the fault is still present.

Failures which require the driver to stop the vehicle immediately are indicated by the air suspension/Dynamic Response warning indicator flashing in a red color and an audible warning. This will also be accompanied by an applicable message displayed in the message center.

All faults are recorded by the control module and can be retrieved using a Land Rover approved diagnostic system. The diagnostic system provides a description of the fault, possible causes and corrective action to rectify the fault. The control module can fail to one of two states; 'locked bars' or 'reduced operation'.

The 'locked bars' condition means that pump flow is directed through the valve block and returns to the reservoir. Both DCV's close, trapping the fluid in the actuators. The fluid can flow from one actuator to the other via the valve block. The stabilizer bars will perform similar to a conventional stabilizer bar, resisting roll but still allowing suspension articulation.

The 'reduced operation' condition means that the system can still operate, but one of the input signals is not being received and so the system performance is not optimum.

If the steering angle sensor develops a fault or is out of calibration, there is a possibility that the dynamic response control module will record a fault code. A Land Rover approved diagnostic system should be used to check for fault codes and the adaptive data should be cleared by resetting the fault codes in the control module after the steering angle sensor has been recalibrated. Refer to Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control .