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fillmoho 01-06-2018 01:59 PM

self level inactive
 
being in Boston with these unfaverable temps! -6 rt now my X is saying on message board that the self leveling inactive and it rides like my old 76 dodge PU!! its obviously frozen! is there any chemicals i could add? my old tri axle had air brakes that would freeze an we added alcohol in the system can i do that?? HELP!!

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CapeX5 01-06-2018 02:38 PM

Mine has "become inactive" a couple times as well. If I turn it off, restart it seems to be ok. I think the best you can do is wait it out till monday when it will warm up and things should go back to normal. I have an E39 that has needed one rear bag and I was lax in doing it. It is also riding like your old p/u! That project has jumped to top of the list. This weather is beating up everything. Sick of it

fillmoho 01-06-2018 02:46 PM

ya i kinda feel like ill have to wait it out! hopefully things will warm up?? ok man thanx!! stay warm??

Shel 01-08-2018 10:46 PM

Had that problem it turned out to be one of the relays. Good luck in that temperature!!


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fillmoho 01-09-2018 10:56 PM

didnt know there was a relay? thank you!!

CapeX5 01-10-2018 06:11 AM

Fill, there is a relay in the compressor enclosure in the spare tire well. I just figured my issue out on my wagon. These are basically the same systems on the E39 and the E53. See my thread here. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...air-suspension
I figured out that once the code was set, which you can tell if the warning comes on as soon as you start the car instead of a delay, than you have to clear it before the pump will come back on. With the warmer temps we are having, you should be able to this resolved.

semcoinc 01-10-2018 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CapeX5 (Post 1126087)
Fill, there is a relay in the compressor enclosure in the spare tire well. I just figured my issue out on my wagon. These are basically the same systems on the E39 and the E53. See my thread here. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...air-suspension
I figured out that once the code was set, which you can tell if the warning comes on as soon as you start the car instead of a delay, than you have to clear it before the pump will come back on. With the warmer temps we are having, you should be able to this resolved.

As the cold snap hit here in North Texas, I was bitten by the Self Level Inactive fault code immediately on start up and it will not clear. My heights are OK and all my sensors appear to be intact.

What a PITA this self level system is, just going into faults for no reason! I have a suspicion that maybe the IBUS app has something to do with it???? Seems like when the IBUS app went a little off the rails (not giving me fog lights during DRL) is when the Self Level Inactive popped up. This coincided with the cold snap so I can't be sure which one is related or neither.

I am going to try this Creator 310 scanner tool as it looks a lot simpler than configuring the INPA coding software on an XP laptop.

Unless someone knows of an Android app that can do the same functions with an OBDII WiFi scanner module.

PS: I scored a Creator 310 V7.2 Scan Tool for $40 Best Offer :thumbup:

Mike

we350z 01-12-2018 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CapeX5 (Post 1126087)
Fill, there is a relay in the compressor enclosure in the spare tire well. I just figured my issue out on my wagon. These are basically the same systems on the E39 and the E53. See my thread here. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...air-suspension
I figured out that once the code was set, which you can tell if the warning comes on as soon as you start the car instead of a delay, than you have to clear it before the pump will come back on. With the warmer temps we are having, you should be able to this resolved.


Just from looking at the DIS menu it looks like the system can shut itself off if it senses a problem so that it doesn't cause further harm. I think mine is in safe mode now. Hopefully I can connect to the EHC module soon and perform a reset.

amancuso 01-12-2018 08:37 AM

You guys with problems, what code are you getting? Mine is 118. Don't think it's cold related as mine gave me an issue after it was parked in a heated garage for 4 days.

Qsilver7 01-12-2018 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fillmoho (Post 1125834)
being in Boston with these unfaverable temps! -6 rt now my X is saying on message board that the self leveling inactive and it rides like my old 76 dodge PU!! its obviously frozen! is there any chemicals i could add? my old tri axle had air brakes that would freeze an we added alcohol in the system can i do that?? HELP!!

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Your X what?...3.0/4.4/4.6is/4.8is? You left no model/model year/build date nor which suspension system you have.

Remember to help us help you better by leaving enough information about your vehicle that we know what it is and how it may be optioned.


The e53 X5 has two different self leveling suspension...there's a rear axle only (EHC I) and a dual axle self leveling system (EHC II). There is nothing you can "add" to the system...since there's no reservoir to open and add anything. :)

Since we don't know your model or which system...here's info on both types below:


we350z 01-12-2018 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qsilver7 (Post 1126209)
Your X what?...3.0/4.4/4.6is/4.8is? You left no model/model year/build date nor which suspension system you have.

Remember to help us help you better by leaving enough information about your vehicle that we know what it is and how it may be optioned.


The e53 X5 has two different self leveling suspension...there's a rear axle only (EHC I) and a dual axle self leveling system (EHC II). There is nothing you can "add" to the system...since there's no reservoir to open and add anything. :)

Since we don't know your model or which system...here's info on both types below:


Man that one with adjustible ride height dash switch is badass!

That pic shows the 1 axle EHC module behind the compressor. It's not located underneath the spare tire and compressor housing along with the other module? I'm almost positive my EHC module is fried since I am getting no response in DIS/INPA. Fuses are good but going to recheck with my fluke.

we350z 01-12-2018 07:33 PM

Ok just realized the orientation looks like it is next to the battery.

Qsilver7 01-14-2018 12:01 AM

E53 component locations:

http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/q...0Locations.jpg

we350z 01-14-2018 02:19 AM

Thanks I found some other pics too. It's on the east side of the battery in the little tray closer to the passenger rear wheel not the bigger tray south of the battery closer to the tailgate


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