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self level problem X5 3.0 d, Help

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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self level problem X5 3.0 d, Help

Post by ozzyhufc » Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:57 pm

is there a switch to raise or lower it, people say the switch is on the the right of the steering column. does mine have this if so where,my x5 is a 3.o d manual i have been told mine has air suspension all-round but mine has just drop on rear and someone told me the X5 3.0D only has air suspention on the rear, please help i need the car to take the family away next weekend, cheers

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Re: self level problem X5 3.0 d, Help

Post by AW8 » Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:04 am

Ride level adjustable as standard on 4.6is & 4.8is only........rare option on yours afaik.
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Post by jason@bwchiptune » Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:01 am

The ride Hight can be adjusted with our diagnostic system we use

As STD the Hight adjustment is done by the level sensors on the car
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Re: self level problem X5 3.0 d, Help

Post by Ant » Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:11 pm

I am interested in buying a 4.6iS and so this saying that the ride level is adjustable is new to me. How do you adjust it ? should this be something I should be checking when looking to purchase one ?
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Post by Ubatoid » Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:23 pm

[quote=""ozzyhufc""]is there a switch to raise or lower it, people say the switch is on the the right of the steering column. does mine have this if so where,my x5 is a 3.o d manual i have been told mine has air suspension all-round but mine has just drop on rear and someone told me the X5 3.0D only has air suspention on the rear, please help i need the car to take the family away next weekend, cheers[/quote]

If you cant find the switch (its quite obvious) then you you have rear leveling only. Chances are the bags are leaking and or the pump / level sensors are shot. My money is on the bags which typicaly have a life of about 8 years + -
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