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Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:59 am
by dark_stranger
Guys, I constantly have the above message on the dash, although the height looks fine, plus all fuses are fine. I therefore plugged in a scanner 1.4 with PA Soft and there are various error codes, but the obvious code is "Compressor Relay". What, where and how easy would this be to fix? Obviously, I guess this is the cause.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:34 am
by dark_stranger
I have found a document on the web that shows where the relay is located, but lots more useful information.
http://www.bmwclub.lv/files/BMW_X5_Level_Control_Systems.pdf
Now a trip to
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ and find the part number. Hopefully, this will fix the issue.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:49 am
by dark_stranger
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:38 pm
by dark_stranger
Replaced the relay, but still getting the error. Attached the scanner and get the errors...
EHC
08/00 - Controling time, upwards
03/05 - Relay compressor
Any ideas?
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:04 pm
by Ubatoid
Yep, it's a worn compressor. It's taking to long to reach the desired hight so it's assuming the pump isn't running so throws up the relay fault. A repair ring from bag piping andy off eBay should sort it out.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:36 pm
by X5-D-Sport
I Cannot find one of these relays on e-bay... found just about every thing else tho... any one got a link ?
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:53 pm
by dark_stranger
[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
I Cannot find one of these relays on e-bay... found just about every thing else tho... any one got a link ?
[/quote]
I used realoem to identify the part number and ordered off ebay. Relay turned up and didnt fit as completely different. I would check the relay you have first and search by part number on the relay. Mine was a bosch.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:07 pm
by dark_stranger
[quote="Ubatoid"]
Yep, it's a worn compressor. It's taking to long to reach the desired hight so it's assuming the pump isn't running so throws up the relay fault. A repair ring from bag piping andy off eBay should sort it out.
[/quote]
Is it compressor ring repair kit I need? If so, there is a guy on ebay about 3 miles away that sells them.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:14 pm
by Ubatoid
[quote="dark_stranger"]
[quote="Ubatoid"]
Yep, it's a worn compressor. It's taking to long to reach the desired hight so it's assuming the pump isn't running so throws up the relay fault. A repair ring from bag piping andy off eBay should sort it out.
[/quote]
Is it compressor ring repair kit I need? If so, there is a guy on ebay about 3 miles away that sells them.
[/quote]yep that's the one. As long as the pump motor is ok and the bore is not scored, the ring should fix it.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:23 pm
by X5-D-Sport
Does the bore need any lubrication, or is it supposed to run dry ?
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:32 pm
by dark_stranger
[quote="Ubatoid"]
[quote="dark_stranger"]
[quote="Ubatoid"]
Yep, it's a worn compressor. It's taking to long to reach the desired hight so it's assuming the pump isn't running so throws up the relay fault. A repair ring from bag piping andy off eBay should sort it out.
[/quote]
Is it compressor ring repair kit I need? If so, there is a guy on ebay about 3 miles away that sells them.
[/quote]yep that's the one. As long as the pump motor is ok and the bore is not scored, the ring should fix it.
[/quote]
Cool, need to check its the correct pump make, but have messaged the seller asking if I can collect tomorrow.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:34 pm
by dark_stranger
[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
Does the bore need any lubrication, or is it supposed to run dry ?
[/quote]
Check ebay item 321370792426 and in the description section there is a video clip and documents as a guide.
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:53 pm
by X5-D-Sport
Yup, bought one of these kits an hr ago, there is no mention of lubricating the piston bore, so presume it is assembled dry.
Now I need to find a relay, but can only find pumps & repair kits on Flea Bay
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:14 pm
by dark_stranger
[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
Yup, bought one of these kits an hr ago, there is no mention of lubricating the piston bore, so presume it is assembled dry.
Now I need to find a relay, but can only find pumps & repair kits on Flea Bay
[/quote]
Search for Bosch Relay 0332019456
This is the one that fits an E53 Facelift (04) - 3.0i
Re: Self Leveling Suspension InActive - Error code: Compressor Relay
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:47 pm
by X5-D-Sport
Excellent- thanks for the numbers,
Ordered a NEW relay from Flea-Bay & the pump rebuild kit a few hours ago too....
Next weekend I will do this little job.
My X5 has done 140,000 miles, so this will be one job done to hopefully be one less thing to go wrong inconveniently...
I just started a new contract job as a Senior Engineer in the Midlands for a company that makes Air-Suspension Units... and by good fortune they make the E53 units for spare parts suppliers... and maybe we can save a small fortune if any of our members units fail here by passing on company details for parts at source.
I'm going to replace mine as a matter of course as soon as I can get my hands on a pair soon....