Just replaced both rear air springs, X5 is not level.

[lordshin808]

so i just replaced both leaky air bags with Arnott branded ones. installation went smoothly, but now the right side is about 1 1/2 inch lower. how do I get it to self level correctly? will it level out by itself? It's been several days now.

Thanks guys.

[daytonatrbo]

Check level sensors for damage.

[wsmeyer]

They can be calibrated with INPA but 1 1/2 inches is a lot, increasing the likelihood of something wrong with a sensor.

[lordshin808]

How do i check the level sensor? Where exactly is it? Thanks.

[tonycajjo]

had odd heights when doing suspension work with bags... put a few miles on it and it figured itself out. have you put any miles on it?

[lordshin808]

Originally Posted by tonycajjo

had odd heights when doing suspension work with bags... put a few miles on it and it figured itself out. have you put any miles on it?

yes, i've driven at least 20 miles since the replacement. it was level before.

[tonycajjo]

that should be enough... im thinking you have a busted sensor giving a bad reading or a connector to one is loose.





they look like that and should be pretty easy to spot at the corners. i would clean their connections. be gentle, the connectors are prob brittle. i usually break 1 out of every 10 i touch. then get fancy with a zip tie.

side comment, how is the battery? i know these e53s get all pissy when the battery is weak. look up how to check the battery voltage while running and whatnot see if it's good.

[wsmeyer]

Do you have INPA set up?

[tonycajjo]

i realize this is the e70 forum, not the e53. so my battery thing may not be correct on the e70... also that sensor is from an e53 but i imagine it looks very similar.

[Price]

Originally Posted by lordshin808

yes, i've driven at least 20 miles since the replacement. it was level before.

Drive more. Seriously.