4.8is Coilover Suspension Conversion - How to remove warning/error lights?

[2004X5 4.8is]

Thanks FRC

On the module, I read that it actually plugs into the rain sensor pigtail?!?

I'm getting a little closer on the code process - I'll post if/when I have a definitive answer. I am feeling pretty certain the lights are coded out by telling the computer that the car does not have the air suspension "option" using a Scanner 1.4.0.

If there is somebody near San Francisco that does that let me know!!

[525iT_Feen]

Originally Posted by 2004X5 4.8is

Thanks FRC

On the module, I read that it actually plugs into the rain sensor pigtail?!?

I'm getting a little closer on the code process - I'll post if/when I have a definitive answer. I am feeling pretty certain the lights are coded out by telling the computer that the car does not have the air suspension "option" using a Scanner 1.4.0.

If there is somebody near San Francisco that does that let me know!!

Im 95% sure your correct. You deselect air suspension and it goes away.

[bcredliner]

If you set the coilovers to lower the stance to the point of filling the wheel wells what is the resulting ride and handling compared to stock system?

[SlickGT1]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

You have to code it actually out of the VO (vehicle order), I do not know the actual process for it.

this is how it is done. I had notes somewhere when I looked into it for someone. There was a part that I couldn't get past, like the new Vehicle order code, but somehow true programming experts know how to do this.

[D Unit]

BUMP.

Anyone in the Bay Area, CA successfully do this? I called BMW Concord and Eastbay Pleasanton and no one seems to know what I'm talking about.

I am basically telling them that I have the "self-leveling suspension inactive" error and need it coded it out of the VO (vehicle order) by deselecting air suspension. Seems straight forward to me but this is causing lots of confusion over the phone setting up an appointment?!

[2004X5 4.8is]

I was never able to get the programming done.

After disconnecting the compressor at the local wiring connector and otherwise replacing the air suspension with coil overs my ride height buttons flashed until I disconnected the switch. I occasionally get the lights on the dash, randomly about once a month. Goes off when I restart the car. Not a huge issue for me.

Considering the time and $$ put into trying to diagnose air suspension issues on an older car, I wish I had of just gone this route in the first place. The suspension has proved to be "OK" over 20k miles; a little choppy and definitely not an improvement over the IS sport suspension, but totally functional. The car LOOKS a lot better as I could dial in the ride height perfectly. I'm sure if someone took the time to fool with spring rates and compression adjustments you could get it nailed down pretty good.

[D Unit]

Originally Posted by 2004X5 4.8is

I was never able to get the programming done.

After disconnecting the compressor at the local wiring connector and otherwise replacing the air suspension with coil overs my ride height buttons flashed until I disconnected the switch.

What do mean when you say you disconnected the switch? My error message is on 24/7 but once a month at random sounds way better.