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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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I don't think that I have a sensor issue with the air suspension ride height. the system operates normally in terms of moving up or down when I use the button. the ride is smooth and comfortable. it's just that no matter what the setting is, the left side simply sits 1" higher than the right. Is there a way to reset this or is there something else that needs to be done? Thanks,
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Old May 19, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Check to make sure the sensors are adjusted correctly.









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Old May 20, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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I should have mentioned, it's an 06 sport version with kdss. I can't find the part to adjust as pictured, is it possible that I have something else? I disconnected the battery for 10 minutes, that didn't work. Any other ideas are greatly appreciated.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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KDSS is only up front. You should have the same ride height sensors in the rear.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Here is how they should look.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RCsGX
KDSS is only up front.
Sorry Mate....KDSS which is a cylinder is installed to each both of the Front & Rear Stabilizer bars.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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I thought it was only on the front sway bar, I stand corrected but he does have ride height sensors in the rear.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Sadly, i do not have the part shown in the diagram. I have attached an image of my control arm looking bar.....
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Old May 20, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Greg you are looking on the wrong side, the Height Control for the rear is on the Right Side. Have a look and let us know.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:02 AM
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here is a picture of the other side, same issue, no sensor, do I just have a freak GX without it?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Your attached image is not clear, Could you look in front of the pumpkin the upper control arms, The image is attached. Have a look and let us know.
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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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thanks for the clarification, I can't check it out until this weekend but I'll let you guys know. Thanks for the help so far. So I guess that if I can find the part, I'll be making an adjustment by loosening that bolt and sliding the adjustment down 1 inch?
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Not 1". Do it in small increments.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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I think I made some progress. I did find the sensors finally, sorry for being slow on that. the driver's side, the one that was higher was adjusted to all the way up (diagram p-below). the other side which was lower, was set to the middle. I dropped the driver's side down and it seemed to help some but it also somehow lowered the other side, though I didn't touch that. So, the best I could do so far is to move the driver's side all the way down and move the other side all the way up. That brought my gap difference down to about .5-.75" difference instead of 1".

However, I am wondering now if I needed to jack up the rear end, pressed the "off" switch, lower the vehicle, then allow it to settle itself? Also, the diagram is a little confusing to me, perhaps I should have gone "up" on the bolt adjustment to lower? Sorry for all the questions but i really appreciate the guidance.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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I hope your fuel tank was at half.
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