Winter Air Ride Diagnostics
It could be in a Land Rover, Mercedes or BMW, but chances are if you are a European specialist in the colder regions of the country, you will soon get a customer in complaining about a warning light or message saying there is a problem with their air ride suspension. It is a common occurrence
Air Ride Diagnostics: 2003-2010 VW Touareg Applications
The Volkswagen Touareg was the first VW SUV and the first to get an air-ride suspension system. The luxury SUV shares the same platform as the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability, and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have
Troubleshooting Land Rover Air Ride Suspensions
Any time a ride height sensor or a module on a late-model Land Rover is replaced, you should calibrate the air ride system.
Control Arms Often Unappreciated Safety Components
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Controlling Airborne Contaminants in Your Vehicle
Whether you’re an automotive professional or a DIYer, oil changes are one of the first basic maintenance jobs you learn. This is a relatively simple and routine task, and customers understand that is vital to protecting your engine and extending its life. Oil changes are something that every driver must do at regular intervals, so
How Shocks And Struts Contribute To Ride Comfort
The valving in most replacement shocks is designed for the specific application.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Thinking Through The Problem And Not Swapping Parts
Air ride systems can control vehicle ride height, passenger comfort and improve handling. How they operate and work with the rest of the systems on the vehicle is part of the embedded logic of their control system.
Air Ride Replacement Tips For Land Rover Applications
Land Rover uses the air ride system to increase ride height and improve suspension articulation over obstacles during off-the-road driving.
Land Rover Air Ride Diagnostics
The air ride suspension on Land Rover Range Rover and Discovery models is what helps set these vehicles apart from a normal SUV. The system lifts the suspension up over obstacles, and lowers the suspension to make it easier for the occupants to get in and out. But with functionality, comes complexity.
Lexus Air Ride Review
Lexus models, including the LS sedan, RX crossover and GX SUV, are some of the least problematic air ride vehicles on the road. In fact, most Lexus customers do not realize that their vehicle is equipped with an air suspension until something breaks. Like all air ride systems, if you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results. Taking some time to look at the theory and operation sections of the service information can save you a lot of lost time speculating on the source of the problem.
