My 4.8is Pics. Selflevel susp issue

[zerochief]

I drove around with my suspension errors in the past with no damage, however I really cant answer that question.

My compressor was the last item replaced (about 18 months ago) and had no problems since.

[jigaro]

Originally Posted by zerochief

I drove around with my suspension errors in the past with no damage, however I really cant answer that question.

My compressor was the last item replaced (about 18 months ago) and had no problems since.

Do u know if my 4.8is has the exact same air struds as ur's?
I guess i will go for it and see what happens.
right now its almost 3:30 at night, and we have very first snow fall, lots of it, just went for a ride with my X, its sick how well it drives in snow, loved it, friends where impressed as well.
thnx for the attention man.

[Chris_731]

jigaro, I had a front strut replaced and then started getting the error message. It took the dealer a couple of trys to figure it out, but they finally found that the compressor was going out. It would work for a day or two, then trigger the error message. They put a new compressor on and it has been fine for a few weeks now.

[Icer006]

so your car's issue was the compressor and not the struts? BOTH?

Originally Posted by Chris_731

jigaro, I had a front strut replaced and then started getting the error message. It took the dealer a couple of trys to figure it out, but they finally found that the compressor was going out. It would work for a day or two, then trigger the error message. They put a new compressor on and it has been fine for a few weeks now.

[Chris_731]

When I bought it a couple months ago, the RF strut had a slow leak and so they replaced it under warranty. There were no error messages at the time. 3 days later the message appeared so they replaced the ignition switch, saying it had something wrong with it. 3 days later the message is back and after working on it for 4 days they discover the compressor is acting weird, so they replace it. It's been about 3 weeks and so far so good.

[jigaro]

Thats exactly what my dealer tells me as well, its the COMPRESSOR, i replaced both front struts, and now they say it's the compressor, well i guess i have to replace it, it costs 1.100&

thanks guys

[zerochief]

Ask to keep your old compressor.

[jigaro]

Originally Posted by zerochief

Ask to keep your old compressor.

I will for sure, but for what reason?
guys thank you very much for reps, it is so easy to notice the ride is bumpy and unfomfortable, have to change compressor no way arround it.
on monday planning on placing an order from an independent shop, they gave me 400$ difference in price, and it's guaranteed that the part will come from Germany.

[zerochief]

Well considering the BMW service situation there, you might need another one some day. Also some members here have repaired their compressors - something BMW does not do, they just sell you a new one.

[jigaro]

Originally Posted by zerochief

Well considering the BMW service situation there, you might need another one some day. Also some members here have repaired their compressors - something BMW does not do, they just sell you a new one.

True, guy that works at the dealership has cleaned it couple of times but after 3 days message comes on again, have to find a way to fix the compressor, maybe one of my friends will need it some day, or even me.