Air compressor turns on when jacking up the car.

[LightlyToasted]

Originally Posted by Bmwfvr

I noticed when I jack up my X5 from the front, the air compressor that inflates the rear suspension air bags turns on. is there a way to avoid that? thank you.

When you raise the vehicle the ride height sensors at the rear axle sense a change in "ride height", and trigger the compressor. I've never found this to be much of a problem, but if you want to avoid it either pull the fuse or disconnect the plug at the compressor.

[Bmwfvr]

Originally Posted by LightlyToasted

When you raise the vehicle the ride height sensors at the rear axle sense a change in "ride height", and trigger the compressor. I've never found this to be much of a problem, but if you want to avoid it either pull the fuse or disconnect the plug at the compressor.

Ok so it's normal. Didn't want to overwork the compressor cause it kept turning on and off as i was lifting the front. There has to be some sort of service mode so the compressor doesn't come on while the car is being lifted.

Thanks.