HELP: "SELFLEVEL SUSP INACT"

[Steve972]

Hi everyone, I have a 2001 X5 4.4. I wanted to see if anyone has had this problem, and fixed it on their own before I go back to the dealer. I noticed that there are serveral posts on other sites about this issue? Is there a quick fix that I can do on my mine or do I need to go back to the dealer? People have suggested anything from "air supply control unit" to sensors, to faulty fuses. I am not sure where the fuses would be located or where the sensors are? I was also told that since I upgraded my rims/wheels from 18" to 20" aftermarket BMW look alikes, that I would need the dealer to reset the computer so that the X5 realizes the new tire configuration. Is this true? Geeeeeeeeeeze If I sneeze in the car, do I need to go the dealer for that too, Seems like I am running to the dealer every other week.

Please let me know if any of you have experienced this problem, was there a quick fix?? how do you reset a computer on these cars?

Thanks in advance...

[zerochief]

My X has been to the dealer 4 times for this problem already - and guess what? THE INFAMOUS MESSAGE IS ON MY OBC AGAIN! Back to the dealer this afternoon. Unless its a blown fuse Steve, you'll need the dealer to handle it or a certified experienced shop if you have no warranty. Good luck.

[Steve972]

Just what I was afraid off..... which fuse, is there a particular label?? or where are fuses located for this??

[zerochief]

There are 2 places to check the fuses... one is in the glove box and the other is in the cargo area (pass. side hatch door). They are labeled.

[LI-X5]

mine has been in for every single component due to the self leveling sus. in the last year !! last time i was there the tech told me that every single electronical part has been replaced so hopefully that should be it !! def a poor design !!

[zerochief]

All my components regarding the air suspension have been replaced also! (dealer told me roughly $5000 for this) It worked fine for about 4 months. I'm still covered under CPO until January 08. Lets see what happens this time around, because every time I bring my X into the dealer some other problem surfaces after I get it back.

[toohotdoc]

when i had this problem, i checked the fuse box in the glove box and there it was, a burnt fuse. Mind you i also had no interior lights, so it made it somewhat easier to check that fuse first.

[zerochief]

Everytime I've had the problem, the fuses all checked out ok.

[jpm4.8is]

I had the same problem..3 trips to the dealer resolved it...about 5 weeks without my x5...Sorry to hear about your mishap...

[zerochief]

5 weeks gone with only 3 trips to the dealer! I'm at about 4 weeks with 4 trips so far. Lets see what my average will be after I take it to Stevens Creek BMW today.