Get a set of Arnott air springs prepared just in case and when it gets really bad,swap the new ones in.
That's what I've done.
When I noticed the X sagging overnight,I did some research here and got quotes for the labor and parts .Since my local shop offered air springs for $300 + tax a piece without labor,I went and got some Arnott springs for $200 a pair off eBay(either eBay or their website is the same).
So I saw the problem getting worse,but couldn't stop my X even for a day until compressor started to make more noise and it was taking 2 times to get the air system brought to the operating pressure.As soon as you open any of the doors,compressor would start,but,there's a predetermined time it runs and then shuts off and if the pressure is low yet,it triggers the Selflevel susp inactive warning.It's when I had to turn the key to 0 and back to 2 in order to force it to work longer.
Anyway.Get ready,as savvy guys from here say that 18 out of 20 cases this is caused by the leaking air spring.Just don't wait for the compressor to fail due to the repetitive continuous running,because it's not designed for such a performance.
BTW Arnott gives life time warranty on their springs.
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Originally Posted by pepe88
Went out to the X and noticed the rear was pretty low. I turned it on and it came right up to level. I've never noticed it doing that before.
Is this a sign of bad things to come?
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