I had a new tyre fitted at Kwik Fit. With the car on normal road height, the fitter switched on the hazards and jacked up the front of the car without the usual massive wheel drop. He said that the hazards fool the computer and doesn't allow the suspension to extend - he was doing this because he didn't want to pay for a new air suspension unit! It worked a treat This was on a 59 reg RRS. Worth a try folks.  now - RRS Silver 59 HSE 3.0
replaced - RRS Stornaway 07 HSE 2.7
replaced - Jag 57 XJ 2.7
replaced - Jag 04 XJ 3.5
replaced - Jag X XJ 4.0 supercharged

Nice to hear someone at kwik fit knows what there doing for a change,normaly open the boot aswell though.

Thanks - I forgot that he opened the 'boot'. now - RRS Silver 59 HSE 3.0
replaced - RRS Stornaway 07 HSE 2.7
replaced - Jag 57 XJ 2.7
replaced - Jag 04 XJ 3.5
replaced - Jag X XJ 4.0 supercharged

Not heard that - but do know if you but it to extended it doesnt let the suspension drop.

Are these both options? Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

The instructions in the MY11 manual say the vehicle must be in extended mode before jacking up, as mentioned by mse.

Just to add. I've had the RRS jacked up twice for changing winter tyres on and off. On both occasions only selecting extended mode was used, no hazard lights no boot or door open and no problems afterwards. Of course I'm not implying this is relevant for different or earlier models, just that Landrover may have made some subtle not very obvious improvements which benefit users.

Last edited by oldcro on Sun Jun 05 2011 1:45pm. Edited 2 times in total

When i change my winter wheels over i put the car to full height open tailgate and leave drivers door open, i don't bother with the hazard lights, ive never had any problems doing it this way
Ady