My buddy I work with had the same problem on his X5 he told me he used a smoke machine to find his leak a cracked hose. D-can cable finally came in. Thumbs up.
Ha! Had this fault appear on my 07 530i Touring this afternoon, I just about crapped myself. Now, after watching this, I'm going to fix it myself next weekend. Legend!!!
Thanks for this. Will try it on my 05 e61 next bank holiday and post back on here when it's worked! Great vid. Get your flashlight under the car for the next one though!
New subscriber here! I've done all the above in the video and still have the same fault on the dashboard and the suspension is still sitting like a low rider. Any more advice on how to fix this? I've only owned the car 2 weeks and dont fancy scrapping just yet. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for that one, great video. Checked mine for shits and giggles after viewing this. Couldn't tell, and no fault codes. Used some joss-sticks to generate some smoke lol, showed up there is a slight leak somewhere up there, so will replace the hoses when I can find some real time. Thanks again.
Hey quick question…. I have a 2016 X5 35ixdrive (F15), putting in Eibach front springs to slightly lower 1-1.5 inch…. Is there a short cut in re-leveling the rear airbag suspension? Or will have to go the dealer to match?
Hey man , I also have this issue with an error on my dashboard when there is two passengers on rear seats, however my suspension stays on the same height level all the time (I mean properly), so it looks like my air compression is working fine. Was your problem identical to mine, or was there any difference ? Cheers and thanks for great video
sorry if i'm being dense, however. i did not get the name of what you used to fix the prob.IE: this is blah blah you can buy this at blah blah..for use dummies..lol. also do i need 2 hoses/filters for either side.great video
Hi mate, great video thank you very much. I, just taken the compressor off my 2010 e61 as it stuck on and seems to have burnt itself out and also blown the 40 amp fuse. I, looked at the spare wheel well to try and find the relay so I can replace it but I can't see where it is, I wondered if bmw relocated the relays on the 2010 models. I would be grateful for any advise you can give me, cheers, Chris.
Cheers mate working on BMW’s is easy that’s just it they design these cars with the user in mind don’t know about this day and age but back then they did lol
Hi mate, been having issues with air suspension pump not turning off when the engine is off and continues until it drains the battery. Any ideas what it might be? Do I need to change the pump or could it be a software issue? Thanks mate
i had to replace my compressor too, piston was warn out cause the air didnt come thru the filter :S i installed e39 compressor and now (6 months) i'm still facing some errors :S
I have a BMW525d E61. I have changed the air compressor, but it works continuously without stop, when it works till the car comes to standard level, it does not stop and work till it burns out. Do you know what the problem is???
Hello I got same problem with my bmw 520d 2009 I changed the cable and it doesn't work for my car and I got this same problem is very low air for my car I changed air pump it was work 1 time after that does it work again please any help or any information will be appreciated thank you
Hi, my 520d sagged on one side. I replced the airbag and it still sagged. I put it down to me not changing the pipe fitting for the new one in the box. After changing the fitting it still sagged and eventually both sides go down. Now my pump seems really low pressure. I took off the lines from the solenoid and a little bit of water came out!! So, the filter you are talking about is on the inlet to the pump right? So if this is blocked or gets crud inside the pump wont get enough air in to pump up but, why only one side..?
That’s just the way bmw intended it because it splits off from that one filter into a t piece for the other side with thin vacuum lines running off to the other airbag
Great Video. I just changed my filter and hose by watching this so hats off to you. Only problem is with my situation is the pump is still groaning and it has not solved the problem. I am guessing that I need a new compressor pump as well now? What do you think? On the parts section on Ebay, I have seen there is also a compressor level regulator (that it could be) so I am just hoping that as I replace parts it doesn't just keep turning out to be a different part that needs replacing (like the actual air bags too). Probably still saving money but its the time it takes for deliveries and making time to do the job. Appreciate the vid anyway mate!
Reason I ask is I am about to order a new compressor pump now (couple days delivery). I've read elsewhere that when it groans and makes the noise that the pump is on its way out. I have tried giving the pump a few smacks with a hammer in case it is seizing, but to no avail. I guess I am ordering a new pump then for a replacement. Needed a new filter and hose anyway as they seem to come separate.
Guys little help please, my e61 lci 2.0d 173bhp i have problem with with rear suspension always i go on curb or uneven road left side drops what is it?
Does it showing fault on dash all the time? My car looks like it's too low and it's sometimes once a month popping up on dashboard suspension fault if lodging more at a back. I'm was looking at some parts online but probably need checking first. Most off video online showing fault on dash all time. Might be old owners did something don't know it was low riding as I'm brought it
Doc, i got a question.. I’m looking for a new car but i’m looking at the E60 and E61. Which one is better i mean I like the touring but i saw it has some suspension issues
Mate avoid the touring I know when people look they come up cheap that’s why a lot of people buy them but I would avoid they have a lot of issues on the rear compared to the saloon that’s why the saloon is favoured
Yes do so mate otherwise trust me that 2k you paid for the cheaper e61 will run you another 1500 just to repair the rear of it when you could of spent that on a saloon and avoided them problems also mate make sure you get 2006 up avoid any under that they suffer electronic problems AVOID ANY E61 E60 with diamond key ask owner or if you can see on pictures if it has the cassette slot not the diamond key
Got 5f98 left side, replaced both bags and now get code 5f99 right side. Pulled fuses and car been sittning for 12hrs and messured. Exactly The same height. What could it be if it isnt sagging or giving code 5f9a
Anyone? Tried to switch sides, it didnt like that... Gave big deviation and fault code on the sensor. Loosened and fixed the link. Weird as shit.. Gonna pull out the unit this holiday.
What if i got failure code A3C7? tried replacing the relays! my compressor did go constantly then after i unplugged and back , changed the relays then it havent worked since that, happened after water filled in trunk :/
No chance mate been doing it like that for years not had a problem I usually jack up both side but wasn’t worth it for the job I was hardly under the car most was outside the car
Does not work for me , I've replaced this hose and filter month ago and yesterday I've received this fault. I think it might be a weak compressor because I can hear it it's loud
Mine was making a large noise the other night after I turned the ignition off. The next day it started and drove fine for about 5 minutes and the tail end of the car has dropped in height.
Hello have 5F99 code all sensors work car lifts and goes down when i test it using launch. I code ride heigh but after have day its loses left side ride height its says 0 value , but both car sides same no drope off suspension.
ok thats good but we cant have you advertising on my channel so can you please edit this or your message will be removed thanks im not here to help you get business
My buddy I work with had the same problem on his X5 he told me he used a smoke machine to find his leak a cracked hose.
D-can cable finally came in. Thumbs up.
Perfect mate
Ha! Had this fault appear on my 07 530i Touring this afternoon, I just about crapped myself.
Now, after watching this, I'm going to fix it myself next weekend. Legend!!!
no problem mate glad my video helped
Got this package home from germany today. Gonna change this on my e61 today and hope The problem geting solved with it. Good video thank you.
Thanks for this. Will try it on my 05 e61 next bank holiday and post back on here when it's worked! Great vid. Get your flashlight under the car for the next one though!
Love your videos fella, always clear and great camera work. 👌🏾
New subscriber here! I've done all the above in the video and still have the same fault on the dashboard and the suspension is still sitting like a low rider. Any more advice on how to fix this? I've only owned the car 2 weeks and dont fancy scrapping just yet. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for that one, great video. Checked mine for shits and giggles after viewing this. Couldn't tell, and no fault codes. Used some joss-sticks to generate some smoke lol, showed up there is a slight leak somewhere up there, so will replace the hoses when I can find some real time. Thanks again.
Grant video, I don’t have any fault codes should I check any way and replace the filter and hose ? Thanks
Great video. I'm gonna try it. Thanks so much dude
Hey quick question…. I have a 2016 X5 35ixdrive (F15), putting in Eibach front springs to slightly lower 1-1.5 inch…. Is there a short cut in re-leveling the rear airbag suspension? Or will have to go the dealer to match?
Hey man , I also have this issue with an error on my dashboard when there is two passengers on rear seats, however my suspension stays on the same height level all the time (I mean properly), so it looks like my air compression is working fine. Was your problem identical to mine, or was there any difference ? Cheers and thanks for great video
Great video, I think I need to do this to mine. Do you know the diameter and length of the pipe?
sorry if i'm being dense, however. i did not get the name of what you used to fix the prob.IE: this is blah blah you can buy this at blah blah..for use dummies..lol. also do i need 2 hoses/filters for either side.great video
Hi mate, great video thank you very much.
I, just taken the compressor off my 2010 e61 as it stuck on and seems to have burnt itself out and also blown the 40 amp fuse.
I, looked at the spare wheel well to try and find the relay so I can replace it but I can't see where it is, I wondered if bmw relocated the relays on the 2010 models.
I would be grateful for any advise you can give me, cheers, Chris.
You make it look easy. Great work
Cheers mate working on BMW’s is easy that’s just it they design these cars with the user in mind don’t know about this day and age but back then they did lol
Great video Dr.Dean. I'll beat Nathan next time and comment first, then watch the video.
would it be possible to put front and rear shock absorbers from another car on the bmw e60? What car could it work from?
Hi mate, been having issues with air suspension pump not turning off when the engine is off and continues until it drains the battery. Any ideas what it might be? Do I need to change the pump or could it be a software issue? Thanks mate
Hi there, cheers for posting such a useful video. Is your suspension still functioning correctly? I'm about to replace the hose on mine. 525d. Cheers.
Yep it still is with no issues
i had to replace my compressor too, piston was warn out cause the air didnt come thru the filter :S i installed e39 compressor and now (6 months) i'm still facing some errors :S
Great video really helpfull. However still have intermittent fault, any ideas?
I have a BMW525d E61.
I have changed the air compressor, but it works continuously without stop, when it works till the car comes to standard level, it does not stop and work till it burns out.
Do you know what the problem is???
You need to reset the ride height in Ista d you cannot change the pump when you change the pump the car puts itself in transport mode
BMW DOCTOR DEAN it works nonstop and causes the pump to burn out. That’s why I have to disconnect its feus.
Actually I did not get what you mean🤪🤪🤪could you pls let me know how i can reset the ride height???
I only help subscribers sir
BMW DOCTOR DEAN I have subscribed your page.
I have problem with this code 5F9B ..any fix?
Hello I got same problem with my bmw 520d 2009 I changed the cable and it doesn't work for my car and I got this same problem is very low air for my car I changed air pump it was work 1 time after that does it work again please any help or any information will be appreciated thank you
Hi, my 520d sagged on one side. I replced the airbag and it still sagged. I put it down to me not changing the pipe fitting for the new one in the box. After changing the fitting it still sagged and eventually both sides go down. Now my pump seems really low pressure. I took off the lines from the solenoid and a little bit of water came out!!
So, the filter you are talking about is on the inlet to the pump right? So if this is blocked or gets crud inside the pump wont get enough air in to pump up but, why only one side..?
That’s just the way bmw intended it because it splits off from that one filter into a t piece for the other side with thin vacuum lines running off to the other airbag
Great Video. I just changed my filter and hose by watching this so hats off to you. Only problem is with my situation is the pump is still groaning and it has not solved the problem. I am guessing that I need a new compressor pump as well now? What do you think?
On the parts section on Ebay, I have seen there is also a compressor level regulator (that it could be) so I am just hoping that as I replace parts it doesn't just keep turning out to be a different part that needs replacing (like the actual air bags too). Probably still saving money but its the time it takes for deliveries and making time to do the job. Appreciate the vid anyway mate!
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Reason I ask is I am about to order a new compressor pump now (couple days delivery). I've read elsewhere that when it groans and makes the noise that the pump is on its way out. I have tried giving the pump a few smacks with a hammer in case it is seizing, but to no avail. I guess I am ordering a new pump then for a replacement. Needed a new filter and hose anyway as they seem to come separate.
Proper job right there, cheers for the Vid!
your welcome mate
Guys little help please, my e61 lci 2.0d 173bhp i have problem with with rear suspension always i go on curb or uneven road left side drops what is it?
Have you ever tried aftermarket hoses and filters? In Australia BMW charge like wounded bulls!
Yes mate they work perfect better then oem
Does it showing fault on dash all the time? My car looks like it's too low and it's sometimes once a month popping up on dashboard suspension fault if lodging more at a back. I'm was looking at some parts online but probably need checking first. Most off video online showing fault on dash all time. Might be old owners did something don't know it was low riding as I'm brought it
Can’t understand a damn word that is coming out of your mouth !!!
Doc, i got a question.. I’m looking for a new car but i’m looking at the E60 and E61. Which one is better i mean I like the touring but i saw it has some suspension issues
Mate avoid the touring I know when people look they come up cheap that’s why a lot of people buy them but I would avoid they have a lot of issues on the rear compared to the saloon that’s why the saloon is favoured
Bmw & Mini Doctor thank you! I’ll keep my eyes on the saloon.
Yes do so mate otherwise trust me that 2k you paid for the cheaper e61 will run you another 1500 just to repair the rear of it when you could of spent that on a saloon and avoided them problems also mate make sure you get 2006 up avoid any under that they suffer electronic problems
AVOID ANY E61 E60 with diamond key ask owner or if you can see on pictures if it has the cassette slot not the diamond key
Bmw & Mini Doctor yeah I watch all your videos so I know you got good experiences with that. Lci or pre-facelift?
Tiger Woody get any as long as they have cassette key there reliable
Great and educative video!
Got 5f98 left side, replaced both bags and now get code 5f99 right side.
Pulled fuses and car been sittning for 12hrs and messured. Exactly The same height.
What could it be if it isnt sagging or giving code 5f9a
Anyone? Tried to switch sides, it didnt like that... Gave big deviation and fault code on the sensor. Loosened and fixed the link. Weird as shit.. Gonna pull out the unit this holiday.
What if i got failure code A3C7? tried replacing the relays! my compressor did go constantly then after i unplugged and back , changed the relays then it havent worked since that, happened after water filled in trunk :/
great place you put that axle stand on, it could have slipped off.
No chance mate been doing it like that for years not had a problem I usually jack up both side but wasn’t worth it for the job I was hardly under the car most was outside the car
Does not work for me , I've replaced this hose and filter month ago and yesterday I've received this fault. I think it might be a weak compressor because I can hear it it's loud
What size hose and filter do you use bud? Great video BTW
I ordered it mate on eBay just type in air suspension pipe or filter mate and it comes as one piece mate from Germany
Any reason you couldn’t do this with ramps?
Great stuff. But what if it’s lower on one side by about 10-15mm?
Very nice
Watching this on a Texas gulf coast balmy july day... 112 feels like... instant reaction to his parka was, a little biased
Mine was making a large noise the other night after I turned the ignition off. The next day it started and drove fine for about 5 minutes and the tail end of the car has dropped in height.
Hello have 5F99 code all sensors work car lifts and goes down when i test it using launch. I code ride heigh but after have day its loses left side ride height its says 0 value , but both car sides same no drope off suspension.
Did you solve it?
no error codes but both sides got down any ideas?
Awesome! Thanks
Your welcome
Nice
Nice video!
ok thats good but we cant have you advertising on my channel so can you please edit this or your message will be removed thanks im not here to help you get business
@@BMWDoctor OK.
steven Kaibintech thanks very much
How can u tell if ur air pump not working
First !!!
I beat you Nathan. I just didn't comment. I looked and no comments. 😊
1st 🤘
Nathan was mate lol
@@BMWDoctor just messing arround. How are you mate. Really good videos last few days 😎
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