Hello Thanks for the video it helped a lot specially because I could move like it was all lowered,next step is new compressor all that’s it , And yes it works really good
For all of you who might be watching this video I am going to explain how it worked for me as it helped me a lot. My airbags were almost empty I was hitting small holes in the asphalt and I was like jumping up and down in my car chair, like riding a tractor on the corn field.Whole thing was causing me a big headache. So I watched this video and followed thru. I have an E61 2004 525. Here's how I did it: Unplugged the hose from the compressor and mounted a valve to pump air with the compressor. It didn't work at first, air was stuck hen I watched the video again and realized that the valve was closed and no air was coming thru to the air suspension. How I applied the 12V+ to the wires : I used a cutter and strip some of the plastic from the wires so I could see the wire then I applied a clipper to both blue wires and connected the wire to my battery + Once it made contact it made a click sound and I could hear the air coming out meaning the valve was opened. So keep the voltage to the valve on one side to keep it open and pump it with the compressor on the other side and that's it. I currently have around 5 bar pressure in the air suspension. Hope this helps you guys and big thanks to this video you made.
A few weeks ago I did this for the first time and it worked great! My pump is good but my control module is dead, so can be made to work by bypassing the relay with a screwdriver. But now it pumps up uneven, so i think my solenoid is dead.
Good video and works perfectly BUT is useless if you have solenoid problems, the cushions pump up but due to the solenoid not shutting the air comes out. I'm guessing if you have fried electrics due to water in the trunk then this is an ideal temp fix.
So I won't be able to air up the suspension unless I power the blue wire (12 volt)? I thought this is a check valve to release air, or it goes both ways? I have a 2006 530XI and it seems this year model all have problems. So a shrader valve for a 1/4 line should do the trick, eh? Thanks for taking the time to make this video, you are more valuable than a BMW specialist!
Yes, you will need to apply +12V to both blue wires. One operates the left valve and the other operates the right. I have now installed a push button electric switch under the rear bumper and I can either lover the suspension by pressing the switch or to raise it by pumping with a compressor while holding the switch. Hope this helps you.
On my car the sistem has been modified by the previous owner, the tubes run straight from the compressor to the bags and the car does not level on its self. Im considering doing this valves on my car but i want it to hold for as long as possible. Do you recommend that i fix the oem valve on the car than do this or will it be ok? I’m scared that it will leak air through the lines and joints
Once you remove any power from the blue wire, the valve will close and should stay up. If it goes down after this then you have a broken valve, tube or bag
Awesome!!! But i do not understand the trick with the 12V:S Because of elektronic problems i had to disconnect the compressor (the back was pumped to maximum high) After i dismantled the trunk, I was able to release air from the bellows but i did to much. Can you make a video to show how to do it correctly with the 12 Volt? Thanks a lot and best regards from Vienna
Thanks for the video.. it works great after 6000km but i dont know howmuch air can it take.. i have 6bar in them.. a bit lower then it should.. but im afraid to put more..
Just wanted to say thank you as this worked for me and my beloved BMW E61 525... I still have the warning light on constantly, all thou the suspension is to high by look, is this because the system works on pressure or something with the pressure value. Did the warning go out for any one else?
The warning light will remain on because of all the disconnected electric cables. It never bother me, but I can think of a bypass for the warning. You can lower the suspension by releasing some of the air.
Hi, I have removed my compressor and attached a car valve to the black inlet pipe. I successfully pumped up both rear bags without applying the 12 volts to both blue cables and the pressures held for a while. However, after a short time the valve blew and the suspension sank again. Do you think the solenoid is broken because it is not trapping the air? I hope you can answer my question thank you.
so I did the modification and put a valve stem on the pipe... took a compressor to it and it would not raise. I did not apply 12 volts to the blue wires though. is that why it doesn't work?
@@Timothy_Bagel autoleveling is part of stability system. Specially in curves. Suspension don't work the same. Sideslipping can occur much easier. Take care.... Think about this: why can you keep a cup of coffee on a BMW bord on running? ... yeah is because of autoleveling system. That pomp is expensive. But you can get a second hand one very cheap and in very good condition. I suggest to fix the problem. Never bypass.
@@marcisbormanis4293 no man. There are a lot of awesome cars without autoleveling. What I said ... if a car has autoleveling system, keep it, fix it, don't bypass it. As a test. Drive an Audi A6 , 5 Series(or any estate car ) without autoleveling system load it with 1200 / 1400 kg ... then drive the same configuration on a BMW 5 Series with autoleveling system... You will notice a very big difference.
Just swapped the bags for springs and left the original compressor on a switch in case I need to pump my tyres 😅
Hello
Thanks for the video it helped a lot specially because I could move like it was all lowered,next step is new compressor all that’s it ,
And yes it works really good
For all of you who might be watching this video I am going to explain how it worked for me as it helped me a lot.
My airbags were almost empty I was hitting small holes in the asphalt and I was like jumping up and down in my car chair, like riding a tractor on the corn field.Whole thing was causing me a big headache.
So I watched this video and followed thru. I have an E61 2004 525. Here's how I did it:
Unplugged the hose from the compressor and mounted a valve to pump air with the compressor. It didn't work at first, air was stuck hen I watched the video again and realized that the valve was closed and no air was coming thru to the air suspension.
How I applied the 12V+ to the wires : I used a cutter and strip some of the plastic from the wires so I could see the wire then I applied a clipper to both blue wires and connected the wire to my battery + Once it made contact it made a click sound and I could hear the air coming out meaning the valve was opened.
So keep the voltage to the valve on one side to keep it open and pump it with the compressor on the other side and that's it. I currently have around 5 bar pressure in the air suspension.
Hope this helps you guys and big thanks to this video you made.
Do I keep the wire hooked to the battery or do I only hook it up when I go to put air in it
A few weeks ago I did this for the first time and it worked great! My pump is good but my control module is dead, so can be made to work by bypassing the relay with a screwdriver. But now it pumps up uneven, so i think my solenoid is dead.
How did you bypass the relay?
Hi, thank you for the video, but can you please explain how to apply the 12v positive on the blue wires you're talking about in this video. Thank you
Good video and works perfectly BUT is useless if you have solenoid problems, the cushions pump up but due to the solenoid not shutting the air comes out. I'm guessing if you have fried electrics due to water in the trunk then this is an ideal temp fix.
So I won't be able to air up the suspension unless I power the blue wire (12 volt)?
I thought this is a check valve to release air, or it goes both ways? I have a 2006 530XI and it seems this year model all have problems. So a shrader valve for a 1/4 line should do the trick, eh? Thanks for taking the time to make this video, you are more valuable than a BMW specialist!
Yes, you will need to apply +12V to both blue wires. One operates the left valve and the other operates the right. I have now installed a push button electric switch under the rear bumper and I can either lover the suspension by pressing the switch or to raise it by pumping with a compressor while holding the switch. Hope this helps you.
Do you still have the warning message come up constantly?
On my car the sistem has been modified by the previous owner, the tubes run straight from the compressor to the bags and the car does not level on its self. Im considering doing this valves on my car but i want it to hold for as long as possible. Do you recommend that i fix the oem valve on the car than do this or will it be ok? I’m scared that it will leak air through the lines and joints
great video!
Will it go back down if I do it this way or would it stay up
Once you remove any power from the blue wire, the valve will close and should stay up. If it goes down after this then you have a broken valve, tube or bag
Awesome!!!
But i do not understand the trick with the 12V:S
Because of elektronic problems i had to disconnect the compressor (the back was pumped to maximum high)
After i dismantled the trunk, I was able to release air from the bellows but i did to much.
Can you make a video to show how to do it correctly with the 12 Volt?
Thanks a lot and best regards from Vienna
My compressor kept pumping until the right rear airbag blew out. I guess Ill get another one and try this procedure.
How do you remove the bolt at 0:18 ? I tried to unscrew, pull with no luck.... So nervewrecking
Thanks for the video.. it works great after 6000km but i dont know howmuch air can it take.. i have 6bar in them.. a bit lower then it should.. but im afraid to put more..
I currently have 5 bar, how long did this trick work for you ? I'm hoping it will last at least a month
5 to 6bar is the recommended pressure
@@2Drezik Do you mean psi? If not, how does 6 bar translate to the numbers on the petrol station's air compressor?
@@lukejones1244 5.5 bar or 80psi looks to be the sweet spot on mine
Just wanted to say thank you as this worked for me and my beloved
BMW E61 525...
I still have the warning light on constantly, all thou the suspension is to high by look, is this because the system works on pressure or something with the pressure value. Did the warning go out for any one else?
The warning light will remain on because of all the disconnected electric cables. It never bother me, but I can think of a bypass for the warning. You can lower the suspension by releasing some of the air.
sevy mihnev hi can you clarify to a novice like me how to apply the 12 volts to the blue wires please ?
How did you connect and seal the tyre valve to the pipe?
Super glue
Hi, I have removed my compressor and attached a car valve to the black inlet pipe. I successfully pumped up both rear bags without applying the 12 volts to both blue cables and the pressures held for a while. However, after a short time the valve blew and the suspension sank again. Do you think the solenoid is broken because it is not trapping the air? I hope you can answer my question thank you.
Are you referring to a tyre valve? How did you fit it and seal it?
@@lukejones1244 Hi, thanks for getting back to me but it was 3 years ago and have long since sold the car.
Hi, Do you know the diameter of the black inlet tube?
Cheap tyre pumps will also work
so I did the modification and put a valve stem on the pipe... took a compressor to it and it would not raise. I did not apply 12 volts to the blue wires though. is that why it doesn't work?
air suspension = big shit
changed compressor once already with filter, relay and it failed again now.
Don't do that.
why?
@@Timothy_Bagel autoleveling is part of stability system. Specially in curves. Suspension don't work the same. Sideslipping can occur much easier. Take care.... Think about this: why can you keep a cup of coffee on a BMW bord on running? ... yeah is because of autoleveling system.
That pomp is expensive. But you can get a second hand one very cheap and in very good condition.
I suggest to fix the problem. Never bypass.
@@FlorinDonald So in Your opinion any car without air suspension is undriveable?
@@marcisbormanis4293 no man. There are a lot of awesome cars without autoleveling. What I said ... if a car has autoleveling system, keep it, fix it, don't bypass it.
As a test. Drive an Audi A6 , 5 Series(or any estate car ) without autoleveling system load it with 1200 / 1400 kg ... then drive the same configuration on a BMW 5 Series with autoleveling system... You will notice a very big difference.
i dont recomend any one to use this method
why?
Crazy people… Don’t do this!
If you said why it'd be a better argument