Hi Folks.
Firstly if this group does not cover newer vehicles I appologise and would appreciate a pointer to a more relevant newsgroup if there is one.
I recently purchased a RHD VClass with a wheelchair lift (rear) on behalf of a relative.
The rear suspension is self levelling and I believe pneumatic (or may possibly be hydraulic) failed last week with a warning light on the dashboard. It has blue and yellow pipes going to what look like bellows on the rear swinging arms. To me they look like air pipes.
Has anyone had experience of this system?
If you have, any information would be greatly appreciated. There is manifestly a fault as the suspension is right down.
But I also have some specific questions if anyone knows the answer.
Is the compressor 12V Is it a simple +12V and ground connection? or two wire 0V and +12V If I applied 12V to it from a battery to test it (briefly) would I be likely to damage anything ? Where is the relay which operates it located? Under the passenger seat ?
Where is the control module located? Under the passenger seat?
I have tried moving the seat as far forward as possible but suspect there may be a mechanism to allow it to tilt further forward or something as it would be nigh impossible to remove the battery otherwise or do I have to remove the seat. If I do how is that done easiest?
There are sensors on the rear swinging arms are they simple switches maybe with top and bottom positions or potentiometers or what?
Any help greatly appreciated. My experience with other vehicles is that sometimes supposedly irreparable items can be repaired by someone practical with a good workshop.
TIA
David