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Old 04-26-2011, 09:40 AM
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My suspension, is this normal?

My 2007 e70 rear suspension would sink down after a couple of hours parked. However right when I press the unlock button and open my door, the suspension would go back to normal and makes a buzzing noise. Once it levels itself and the buzzing sounds stop it looks normal again. Should I go to the dealership and tell them about this? Or is this normal. It only does this when it's parked, the only thing that sucks is when I'm in a hurry I have to wait for the suspension to raise up or else I will bounce everywhere on the road. So what do you guys think happened?
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leak in the airline somewhere.
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leak in the airline somewhere.
So should I go up to the dealer and tell them that?
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So should I go up to the dealer and tell them that?
Yes. Especially if you're under warranty
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Old 04-26-2011, 10:13 AM
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Sounds like you have 3rd row seats because I have the self-leveling rear suspension as well. Mine will make a hissing noise when I go to open the door (using Comfort Access) but it doesn't really adjust that much (at least not like you are describing).
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Yes, you have the auto levelling suspension based on what you are describing. It should not completely deflate like that when parked. Mine doesn't do that.
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Yes I do have 3rd row seating. This issue started 2 weeks ago and great thing I purchased the extended warranty. Ok thanks guys.
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Sounds like you have 3rd row seats because I have the self-leveling rear suspension as well. Mine will make a hissing noise when I go to open the door (using Comfort Access) but it doesn't really adjust that much (at least not like you are describing).
I have the hiss as well but don't have 3rd row / auto-leveling suspension. Think that's somewhat normal for all E70s.
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I have the hiss as well but don't have 3rd row / auto-leveling suspension. Think that's somewhat normal for all E70s.
Interesting I would have thought it was only for those with the 3rd row option.
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I know that hissing noise you guys are talking about, but now that noise is gone now. It is followed by a buzzing noise and I could actually see my car being elevated. But I'm taking it in on friday so we'll see.
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