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2004_BMWX5_4.4i 08-09-2013 08:40 PM

Left Rear Suspension Lowered
 
What would cause only the left rear suspension to lower?

The Self Leveling Suspension Inactive error message is being displayed, however I do not have that option installed.

electricalserv x5 08-09-2013 08:42 PM

rear air bag

2004_BMWX5_4.4i 08-09-2013 08:49 PM

Will it be a problem driving on it until next week when I can get it into the shop?

diyanich 08-09-2013 09:05 PM

It will make your air pump work extra,it may become noisier after that,at least noisier.
Quote:

Originally Posted by 2004_BMWX5_4.4i (Post 950919)
Will it be a problem driving on it until next week when I can get it into the shop?


X5SND 08-09-2013 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2004_BMWX5_4.4i (Post 950919)
Will it be a problem driving on it until next week when I can get it into the shop?

If its sagging significantly I'd highly recommend you not drive it unless absolutely necessary, as riding around on a deflated bag has the potential to create some serious damage in the likely event you bottom out.

upallnight 08-10-2013 12:18 AM

If you replace the left side air bag, you should also do the right side at the same time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_yw...IfqPFhlOYcLt6Q

pezho405 08-10-2013 03:29 AM

This is common, I also had this on my 04 4.4.

I noticed if after i started the car and heard the pump work, i walk up to that fender and pull up on it and wait a sec and my airbag began to inflate.

I kept driving like that till i hit a bump, which it then deflated again.

IN MY opinion and the way i did for a few days, i think its safe to drive, just carefully.

^AS LONG AS you remove all the airsuspension fuses so the pump quits trying to work so the pump/accumulator wont fail which would be much more expensive/

ika 08-10-2013 04:18 AM

just replace damaged one , don't replace other .

TwinTurboGTR 08-10-2013 06:43 AM

Well first, you should always replace the air suspension in pairs because you will always have a variance in height between old vs. new. Plus the r&r is so easy, it would make more economic sense to have both done at the same time.
Second, the left rear of your X is sagging and you have an SLS error, but you are saying you don't have the option installed. It's either you have the option installed or you don't have 4 corner adjustable suspension installed. I believe every X5 in the E53 lineup came with self leveling suspension.

upallnight 08-10-2013 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ika (Post 950955)
just replace damaged one , don't replace other .

Are you the same person that only replace just a shoe with a hole in the sole?

:rofl:


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