selflevel susp. inact message
 

I got this message yesterday on bmw x5 model 2000
http://www.gulfup.com/?RtL2EW
I hear air blow from the wheel side...
my car look like this now :
http://im41.gulfup.com/C0rUC.jpg
how to fix it,and can I drive my car like this to workshop !

You can drive it but you have a leaking airbag, replace both airbags in the rear.

You have sports package that I can tell by your wheels and window trim, buy the model for Sports suspension:

www.arnottindustries.com for replacements, 200 bucks, and make sure you buy both sides, your car is 13 years old I'm sure both are due.


Do them both fairly quickly, the compressor will pump up the bags once you start driving but it is going to get overworked trying to keep them inflated. If you wait too long the compressor will be "burnt out" and you will be replacing that too.

thanx my friend...

It is definitely a DIY job as well if you are handy, no need for a mechanic, there is a clip on bottom and a couple screws up top I think that hold it in? you may have to visit the dealer to clear the message on your dash though.

Keep us updated...

I found this post DIY...
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...nt-photos.html

RB is totally right, it is a DYI job with Arnott airbags... should not take you too much time... no need to visit dealer for the parts, labor or to clear message - parts are from Arnott, your own labor and message should clear on its own, unless there are other issues with suspension, such as the pump... savings of couple grand...

should not drive too much, or too fast - think about a twisted ankle... you would not want to play rugby or football... but you still can limp around the house, to get yourself a glass of water... :)

Be sure to slow/avoid potholes, sewer caps, train tracks etc.

thanx my friend,,it is very easy to change
http://im40.gulfup.com/MmbMk.jpg
the new part
http://im38.gulfup.com/HK3J3.jpg
Done ;)

I hope you did both! The other i'm sure looks the same!

I agree with you,actually I change only one, it's OEM part & cost me around 400$ it's expensive piece .
Until I sell my car :/