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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 05:14 AM
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Hi,

Has anyone been able to bypass the rear level sensors and use the compressor switch as a manual switch to put air in to the rear leveling air bags?

My leveling sensors are no longer functioning properly so I'd like to be able to manually use the H-N-L switch to turn on and off the air compressor to manually fill the air bags. If someone knows how to do this or has the wiring diagram for it that would be a tremendous help!
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BeEvil
Hi,

Has anyone been able to bypass the rear level sensors and use the compressor switch as a manual switch to put air in to the rear leveling air bags?

My leveling sensors are no longer functioning properly so I'd like to be able to manually use the H-N-L switch to turn on and off the air compressor to manually fill the air bags. If someone knows how to do this or has the wiring diagram for it that would be a tremendous help!

Something interesting I really never thought of. Nothing to add to this interesting idea of yours but I wanted to come in here and comment on your "Shark" as I've always been a fan of the 6 series BMW. iI remember reading about them having a feature/option of the added fridge, which I believe was in the center console? If my memory serves me correctly.


I am sure someone has posted the wiring schematics on here, or we can also wait 'till @MrJason pops in.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 09:15 AM
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@Rygar470 My "Shark" is an 83. It doesn't have a fridge in the console that I'm aware of. Hope someone can help me. I need to get this fixed ASAP!
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rygar470
Something interesting I really never thought of. Nothing to add to this interesting idea of yours but I wanted to come in here and comment on your "Shark" as I've always been a fan of the 6 series BMW. iI remember reading about them having a feature/option of the added fridge, which I believe was in the center console? If my memory serves me correctly.


I am sure someone has posted the wiring schematics on here, or we can also wait 'till @MrJason pops in.

Sorry ive been so out of the loop. Let me pull the diagram and see. I’m sure it can be done... but I’m not so sure it would hold up. Since it doesn’t hold up under normal use. Lol

but I’ll look into it.
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 06:02 PM
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Thank you sir, Mr Jason, Sir..
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Old Aug 30, 2019 | 03:21 AM
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@MrJason - This is extremely helpful!! I can't thank you enough. The bags will hold once I pull the fuse and relay to the compressor. It's been holding for a month now. I just need to get more air in to the bags now and get the GX to a comfortable ride height then pull the fuse and relay again.

Thanks so much!!
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BeEvil
@MrJason - This is extremely helpful!! I can't thank you enough. The bags will hold once I pull the fuse and relay to the compressor. It's been holding for a month now. I just need to get more air in to the bags now and get the GX to a comfortable ride height then pull the fuse and relay again.

Thanks so much!!

No problem... I’m usually way more active. But I’ve been limited on time.
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