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Originally Posted by diyanich
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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Great advice, honestly just leak test the system like I did, got my front struts replaced from Arnott and they are great!
I think I am due for a compressor though, because I still have a fault but my car stays at perfect height! Only my ride heigh control doesn't work, scanned it with GT1 and it said my air supply needs replacing (tested through the program and it must be out of spec, probably because I had leaking front struts for quite some time)
I may go with a new compressor and a set of rear springs just for peace of mind knowing the components are newer all around (module was replaced by previous owner)