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2004 RX330 Air Suspension issue

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Old 09-29-11, 04:29 PM
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Default 2004 RX330 Air Suspension issue

I have a 2004 with air suspension, front passenger suspension is about an inch higher compare to the other 3. It doesn't matter what setting its on, L,N or H, it's still and inch higher. Dealer recalibrated the ride height and it did not help. I tried searching and can't find answers. Pls. help.
Old 09-30-11, 03:35 PM
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Any thoughts?
Old 09-30-11, 03:40 PM
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What were the dealers thoughts on the problem? Height sensors come to mind but surely they adjusted those.
Old 09-30-11, 06:16 PM
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RXSF had a similar issue with the air suspension on his 330. I'm not sure what the final resolution was. You might want to send him a PM. Good luck.
Old 09-30-11, 07:24 PM
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I will make an appointment next week with the dealer. Thanks for your input. I PM'D RXSF, hopefully he will reply back.
Old 10-01-11, 11:19 AM
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I cant really be of much help but here is the thread that I started.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-blinking.html
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Can these cars be converted to coil and struts? I had a Lincoln Continental with air suspension that went insane. Sometimes the rear or front would extend to full height and stay there, it rode like a buckboard and looked ridiculous.

I put Strutmaster springs on it and never had another minutes trouble with the suspension. Horrible little car though.
Old 10-01-11, 05:47 PM
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Certainly sounds like ride height sensors. They corrode inside and give the wrong height reading. So, then the control module tries to level out and can't. Not always the problem, but is common. Any error lights on? Most of the time that system won't trip a light unless the sensors actually die and don't put out a signal.
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Thanks for your quick reply RXSF. Every bit of feedback helps.
Dorito724, No error lights. Thanks
Old 10-01-11, 06:40 PM
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I would get that dealt with asap if it's AWD. Gonna mess with your rotation and eventually wheel slipping, how your brakes work and your struts perform. Trust me I know I have experienced allot of troubles. After I got my Air calibrated right life has been a breeze on the road.
Old 10-02-11, 01:19 PM
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height sensor seems like the issue, did you Ever change settings?
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No, I don't think the settings were changed.
Old 10-04-11, 05:09 PM
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Went to the dealer this morning, they think it's the sensor. they don't have them in stock.
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Hello
I have a 2004 rx330 with air suspension. Recently when the truck sits for an hour or so the passenger front goes very low and the driver rear raises. After starting vehicle it levels out. You can hear the compresser working as the rear lowers and front raises.. ? Any suggestion on this problem?
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Bad strut in the air strut assembly. Leak in system somewhere. Height sensor. Or fault in settings. 1 of the four. Trust me. I went through my entire system before I did my conversion to standard. I has similar issue and replaced strut on low side and fixed issue.


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