Self Leveling Suspension

Mahmud5 · #1 03-23-2008, 04:41 PM

Hi!
I have searched on the forums about Self Leveling Suspension , and i founded some help but not every thing i need.
My question is my X don´t have level button that make the ride lower or higher. So... about 20 minutes ago when i was out with the car, i got a message on the cluster : Selflevel susp. inact , and when i turned the car of then on , it disappeared is that normal ? or can i just forgot about what have happened

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rodberg007 · #2 03-23-2008, 04:50 PM

type in 'Self Leveling Suspension' in the search box in the bottom left had corner of this page and you might find some answers...

DrumAdrian · #3 03-23-2008, 07:52 PM

Hey, I just had the same issue with my 2005 X5 (4.4).

I heard that the issue could be due to a couple things. The ride height controller is broken, the controller needs to be reprogrammed, or what is most likely, the sensor that indicates ride height is broken and needs to be replaced. This is what was wrong with mine and the rear end was bottomed out in the lowest position until I got it fixed. Be advised, if you drive the car around while it is low like this you Will burn up the inside of your tires. The dealer also replaced a fuse after they replaced the sensor. It was a 30 Amp fuse for the pump I think.

Good luck with the issue. If you get this alert on the display and it doesn't go away as usual then the suspension will probably bottom out on you until it is fixed. You hould have it fixed soon after.

Save yourself a few bucks and replace the sensor yourself if it is diagnosed as the problem.

Email me if you have got more questions, I don't get to sign on here much. [email protected]

Bimmer360 · #4 03-23-2008, 07:56 PM

sorry, i don't understand, his does not have the self leveling system, so how his have sensors?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrumAdrian

Hey, I just had the same issue with my 2005 X5 (4.4).

I heard that the issue could be due to a couple things. The ride height controller is broken, the controller needs to be reprogrammed, or what is most likely, the sensor that indicates ride height is broken and needs to be replaced. This is what was wrong with mine and the rear end was bottomed out in the lowest position until I got it fixed. Be advised, if you drive the car around while it is low like this you Will burn up the inside of your tires. The dealer also replaced a fuse after they replaced the sensor. It was a 30 Amp fuse for the pump I think.

Good luck with the issue. If you get this alert on the display and it doesn't go away as usual then the suspension will probably bottom out on you until it is fixed. You hould have it fixed soon after.

Save yourself a few bucks and replace the sensor yourself if it is diagnosed as the problem.

Email me if you have got more questions, I don't get to sign on here much. [email protected]

BMWLOVER · #5 03-23-2008, 08:23 PM

I had the same problem the light came on and then off after i turned the truck off and on again. I have an appointment booked for wednesday and will get it checked out. The X also looks a little bit lower on the right rear. Or maybe it is just me?

Mahmud5 · #6 03-24-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer360

sorry, i don't understand, his does not have the self leveling system, so how his have sensors?

That is what i am asking for . I don´t have any button like this

? Dose it matter if i have the button or not if the message come just ones?
Bmwlover : Keep me updated , after the look at your X

minorsetbacks · #7 03-24-2008, 08:37 AM

it's two different things... self leveling suspension is standard on the 4.4, 4.6, and 4.8. If you have a 3.0 it's an option. Self-leveling only works on the rear axle and is notorious for false messages to the ECU. It has a timing issue that sometimes triggers the idiot message if the compressor runs to long.

Adam

Mahmud5 · #8 03-24-2008, 10:06 AM

Oh .. thank you !
now i can drive without thinking about it --

abster641 · #9 03-24-2008, 10:38 AM

Mahmud,
You do have self leveling suspension. The picture is for Adjustable ride height and is standard is most 4.6 and 4.8 vehicles. I had the same message on my truck a few months back and it was because mine had a slow leak. Take it to the dealership or an independent and have them run the code. It does not stop your from driving the car but my back wheels dropped down a little which made the ride really bumpy in my truck.

Good luck!

Mahmud5 · #10 03-24-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abster641

Mahmud,
You do have self leveling suspension. The picture is for Adjustable ride height and is standard is most 4.6 and 4.8 vehicles. I had the same message on my truck a few months back and it was because mine had a slow leak. Take it to the dealership or an independent and have them run the code. It does not stop your from driving the car but my back wheels dropped down a little which made the ride really bumpy in my truck.

Good luck!

Thank you for all help! now i get it!
I will call my dealer and ask about that .. and at the same time about my BT

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