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Symptom Chart

Symptom Message Possible Source Action
Vehicle sits too high and does not lower
  • Air suspension fault (permanent)
  • Vehicle too low (occasional)
  • Vehicle is in Transportation mode 
  • Check for DTC C2780
  • The Jaguar approved diagnostic system is required to reconfigure the vehicle into customer mode
None
  • Vehicle is in Jacking mode  (this does NOT  indicate a fault)
To verify, drive the vehicle to above 3 km/h (1.8 mph) to exit jacking mode and check for lowering. If the vehicle does not lower, the system must be tested using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system
Vehicle sits too low Vehicle too low (flagged when any corner is more than 60 mm too low)
  • Low spring pressure following chassis rework
  • Spring airline failure
  • Spring leakage
Run the engine and listen for the compressor operating: 
  • If the vehicle attempts to lift for 45 seconds, then flags C2302, check that air is being delivered to the air springs by disconnecting the Voss fittings at the springs
  • If air is being delivered to the springs, check the springs for leakage
  • If air is not being delivered to the springs, verify where air flow is restricted or lost in the air harness
  • If the vehicle does not attempt to lift, the system must be tested using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system
None The reservoir is depleted, and the vehicle is not below the compressor activation height (this does NOT  indicate a fault)
  • If safe, drive the vehicle steadily to above 40 km/h (25 mph) for a minimum 5 minutes. Bring the vehicle to a halt and check if the vehicle has lifted
  • If the vehicle does not lift, the system must be tested using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system
Vehicle gradually lowers while stationary None
  • Air spring leak
  • Air harness leak
  • Voss fitting leak
Check the air harness, springs and fittings for leakage. Rectify as necessary
Vehicle attitude is not flat after levelling None
  • Height sensor linkage/clip displaced
  • Water ingress into the height sensor connector
  • Visually inspect the height sensor linkage/clip. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the connectors. Rectify as necessary
Hard ride None
  • Tire pressures incorrect
  • Non-standard wheels/tires
  • Ride height incorrect
  • Harness fault
  • Air spring fault
Check/adjust the tire pressures. Make sure that the wheels and tires are to specification. Check the ride height. Refer to RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS . Check for DTCs indicating a harness or system fault, refer to the DTC index. Check the air springs (see visual inspection).
Soft ride None
  • Tire pressures incorrect
  • Ride height incorrect
  • Air spring fault
Check/adjust the tire pressures. Check the ride height. Refer to RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS . Disconnect the electrical connector from the suspect air spring and recheck. If the ride is still soft, install a new air spring. Refer to Front Air Spring (60.32.08) , Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G00442->G45703 (60.32.10) , Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (60.32.10) .