Air Suspension
Land Rover Ride Height Sensors
Suspension ride height sensors and linkages for Land Rover air suspension and adaptive headlights.
- Fitment checked against your VIN
- Couriered nationwide
- Supplied from Durban North
Find your model
Air Suspension by Land Rover model
Where a model has a known fault in this system, it is flagged below. Each model page explains what is specific to that generation.
Defender
1 model- Defender (L663) air suspension · 2020–present
Discovery
4 models- Discovery 5 air suspension · 2017–present
Range Rover
7 models- Range Rover Sport (L320) air suspension · 2005–2013 Known issue: Air suspension compressor, struts and air bags
- Range Rover Velar air suspension · 2017–present
- Range Rover (L460) air suspension · 2022–present
- Range Rover Sport (L461) air suspension · 2022–present
Know the part
Understanding Ride Height Sensors
Ride height sensors measure how high each corner of the vehicle sits. They are small rotary sensors mounted to the body with a linkage arm to the suspension. The air suspension module uses their readings to raise, lower and level the vehicle, and on some models the same sensors help with headlight levelling.
Sensors fail through age, water getting into the connector, or a bent or broken linkage after off-road driving. A faulty sensor can make the system think a corner is too high or too low and produce odd ride heights or a suspension fault.
Further reading
- Air suspension – Wikipedia
Background on how air suspension uses height sensors to level the vehicle.
Questions
Common Questions About Land Rover ride height sensors
How do I know if a ride height sensor is faulty?
A diagnostic tool can show the live reading from each sensor. Compare it with the real height as the suspension moves. A reading that jumps, stays fixed or is out of range points to the sensor, its linkage or its wiring.
Do new height sensors need calibration?
Yes. After fitting a new sensor, calibrate the suspension ride heights with a diagnostic tool so the module has the correct reference.
Can a bent linkage cause a suspension fault?
Yes. A bent linkage gives a wrong reading even if the sensor itself is fine. Check the linkage, particularly after off-road driving, before replacing the sensor.
Are front and rear height sensors the same?
Often not. Sensors can differ by position and side, so give the corner and the VIN when ordering.
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