Front Air Suspension goes too low while at rest .
09-21-16, 04:54 PM
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Front Air Suspension goes too low while at rest .
Recently I have noticed that the front side sits too low overnight . So much so that it scrapes the kerb side depression.
After I start the car in the morning it seems to come back to normal.
Same case at the end of the day in the parking lot.
I have noticed this only recently .
The car got bumped from behind couple of times with apparently no damage to the bumper , but could this affect the front air suspension ?
The Mechanic who is doing the body repairs says not possible .
Any comments ? I can send some pictures if needed.
Thanks for any assistance
After I start the car in the morning it seems to come back to normal.
Same case at the end of the day in the parking lot.
I have noticed this only recently .
The car got bumped from behind couple of times with apparently no damage to the bumper , but could this affect the front air suspension ?
The Mechanic who is doing the body repairs says not possible .
Any comments ? I can send some pictures if needed.
Thanks for any assistance
09-21-16, 05:19 PM
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Sounds like a leak in the air suspension system if the car raises to normal height when the engine is running.
1) Connect Techstream and check for codes. If codes found, follow the procedures for each.
2) Physically check for leaks. Turn on the engine, set the height control switch to "HIGH", wait 2 minutes to ensure the proper height is reached, turn off the engine, then apply soapy water to the 4 tube connections at the compressor (front passenger side engine bay near headlight), and also at the tube connectors on all 4 air struts. Visually inspect the entirety of each line and/or apply soapy water as needed.
1) Connect Techstream and check for codes. If codes found, follow the procedures for each.
2) Physically check for leaks. Turn on the engine, set the height control switch to "HIGH", wait 2 minutes to ensure the proper height is reached, turn off the engine, then apply soapy water to the 4 tube connections at the compressor (front passenger side engine bay near headlight), and also at the tube connectors on all 4 air struts. Visually inspect the entirety of each line and/or apply soapy water as needed.
10-03-16, 08:55 AM
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Mine does the same thing. I've tried what StanVanDam said but my compressor doesn't always turn on when I turn my car on. Even when I set the height on "high". It'll also lower the front left shock on long drives. I have a full set of used shocks in the mail now. I'll update you on what I found to be the issue.
Does yours ever raise the front end all the way up? With the height button on "norm". Mine does that at times as well
Does yours ever raise the front end all the way up? With the height button on "norm". Mine does that at times as well
Last edited by TXDJ; 10-03-16 at 08:56 AM. Reason: Forgot to mention the height was with the button on norm
10-10-16, 09:49 AM
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Whether the is normal or high, the suspension raises once the car is started in a few minutes.
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I think something is wrong. This started happening only recently. Earlier, only the left side used to look like it is down a bit but not completely. Now both sides come down completely.
I just hope that it is not an expensive repair. I had nothing but trouble with this air suspension.
Thinking of getting rid of it.
If anyone offers a serious offer, I will sell.
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I think something is wrong. This started happening only recently. Earlier, only the left side used to look like it is down a bit but not completely. Now both sides come down completely.
I just hope that it is not an expensive repair. I had nothing but trouble with this air suspension.
Thinking of getting rid of it.
If anyone offers a serious offer, I will sell.
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