I have an 06 Range Rover and it has been making a loud humming type noise every time I drive the car while it is trying to raise the vehicle. Generally when I park, I will lower the car and that is fine. When I start up and drive, the car will automatically go back to the normal height. While doing that (actually even longer) I can hear a pretty loud humming noise that is very annoying. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the compressor but that it was still working so their was nothing they could do. REALLY??? I only have a 3K to go before my warranty is out. Does anyone know if what they are saying is true? Any way to fix it now? Should it be fixed now? Any help would be appreciated.
Compressor Noise
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Take out your spare wheel and make sure everything is secure, then replace making sure it's not touching the compressor housing as it will vibrate against it...
If you still get the noise, the rubber bushings the compressor is mounted with may have deteriorated, these can be replaced cheaply. If you still have warranty say that you can feel the vibration through the whole car, this should make them change the bushes (although you may have to prompt them) If you can get a new pump out of the LR warranty then I would maybe tell them that "occasionally it stops lifting the car and all the lights flash" this will then make them think pump!
If you still get the noise, the rubber bushings the compressor is mounted with may have deteriorated, these can be replaced cheaply. If you still have warranty say that you can feel the vibration through the whole car, this should make them change the bushes (although you may have to prompt them) If you can get a new pump out of the LR warranty then I would maybe tell them that "occasionally it stops lifting the car and all the lights flash" this will then make them think pump!
Did they put your pump in that stowage box on the right? Mine is stuffed in there wrapped in foam. I'm too scared to dig it all out incase I disturb something, but mine needs shuffling round to make less noise.Gazellio said:
No, yours will be under/in the middle of the spare wheel.1ton said:
To hold it in the stowage box?Rich998a said:
Not 100% Dan. I only chatted to my brother this morning and he mentioned one of his LR friends had developed this unit for use with LPG converted cars. I hadn't realised they were doing these, but I can talk to them and find out. I believe it was a kit to hold the compressor quietly in place when the wheel well was being used as a LPG tank.
If I remember, I'll give them a call tomorrow.
If I remember, I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Would be great if there is an option other than stuffed in with foam!Rich998a said:
Re: Compressor Noise LPG Air Compressor Pump
I'm wondering if this is the prototype that's fitted in my RR? Kit is still under development but makes such a difference compared to when I had it stuffed in foam nexd to the tank. Whereabouts does your brothers friend live, maybe he's the same Guy who's doing mine? My RR is being used as the test vehicle for this kit? :thumb:Rich998a said:
I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one with this problem and it does not sound like a major issue.
Rich, that would be great if you can let me know what you find out. I have no idea what the compressor even looks like. I guess I will try to open the trunk and take a look around.
Rich, that would be great if you can let me know what you find out. I have no idea what the compressor even looks like. I guess I will try to open the trunk and take a look around.
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