Hi,

I have a 2001 xkr. Recently, after driving a few metres, ' suspension fault' message shows alongside the amber light on the dash. I understand there is a programmable module with the adaptive suspension.

My Jag specialist has plugged in his computer and states module is faulty. Can anyone please advise if the module may need reprogramming or replacing? Recently I have needed to reprogram my spare key and was wondering if this could be related?

Thanks.

 

I don’t know about reprogramming the module, many who use the standard shocks as a lower cost replacements to the adaptive shocks just unplug it with no ill effects.

the XKR shocks will just default to the stiff setting when they fail, so it you can live with that just unplug the module. The problem might just be in the shocks , not the module.

Z

 

Not a programmable module. Never heard of any of them failing exept when there has been water in the boot. The module is right behind the spare wheel, check connector and cables. Do the same at all four shock absorbers.

 

I'm assuming this is the module for the suspension? Exactly wherebyou said, in boot behind wheel.

 

Without the actual DTCs from the suspension module we are all GUESSING.

 

Thats does look like the module - it's obviously not dead or you wouldn't have any messages. You can do some basic checks with a multimeter - all the info is in the electrical guide, but as Motorcarman says the actual code will tell you the fault. It's likely a broken wire to a shock, but it could also be a faulty accelerometer.

The programmable part stuff isn't important - any matching module will work - it only communicates with the instrument pack with a simple on/off output for the fault warning.

 

Thank you all forbyour help.