E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

BMW E61 Air Suspension

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-14-2021 | 01:52 AM
  #1  
Keffu0's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Estoni
My Ride: BMW e61
Default BMW E61 Air Suspension

Greetings gentlemen

I've had a headache ever since i've bought this wagon and the problem is well known to a lot people. I will try to keep it short and understandable..


So the problem started as soon as i drove back to my hometown (Drove about 200kms) and everything seemed to be okay..

First the car started lying down on both sides, as soon as i drove past huge bumps or holes on the roas and the compressor would kick in and start lowering the back. Compressor also would kick in if more people will sit in the car (Backseat)

When doing diagnostic it says "Right level sensor" and also right level sensor gives me -73 value so first i thought the sensor is dead so i replaced it with a new one but the same problem occured.. I've also tested a new module which also didn't give me any help..

I am lost right now and i can't manage to find the problem.. Could it be the wiring? because down the trunk its all messy (The wires there are not in one piece) it seems that the old owner maybe had the same problem and couldnt fix it..


I'm planning to send my car to my hometown car repair company which will cost me 25€ an hour.

Can someone give me advise what to do?

Old 04-14-2021 | 01:55 AM
  #2  
Keffu0's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Estoni
My Ride: BMW e61
Default

As i am new to all this car thing then i can say that i am not really good with cars and have some trouble doing bigger fixes by myself.. i even tried to switch the sensors from left to right and samewise and now the compressor doesnt work at all. Before i could shut down the car and then restart it to bump up my car and drive for about 5-10 hours without any problems but the fault code would still be there.. I would be really thankful to everyone who is willing to go through this journey with me..


If you guys have more questions regarding this problem then go ahead and ask.. I belive that the current information is not enough..

Cheers
Old 04-14-2021 | 02:07 AM
  #3  
donpb's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 196
From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: '06 530i N52
Default

Yes, it most likely could be exposed or broken wiring. You'll maybe have to do some deep visual inspection to find the culprit, which usually entails unwrapping wire harnesses.
Old 04-14-2021 | 02:21 AM
  #4  
Keffu0's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Estoni
My Ride: BMW e61
Default

I was thinking myself the same way because its not normal that it gives me always the same negative on one side (-73)..
Old 04-14-2021 | 02:23 AM
  #5  
Keffu0's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Estoni
My Ride: BMW e61
Default

But also why doesnt the compressor doesnt kick in at all now? i could start it with a computer but automatically it doesnt work at all anymore after replacing the sensors from left to right
Old 04-14-2021 | 11:16 AM
  #6  
JoshMcMadMac's Avatar
New Members
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 51
Likes: 10
From: 17268
My Ride: .
Default

Do you have INPA? That will make troubleshooting much easier. If the compressor won't run at all, it's most likely either the fuse or it's dead. From what you describe it may have been being overworked and burned out.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jizzleb
E60 Discussion
13
03-19-2024 11:27 AM
redheep
E61 Touring Discussion
17
09-11-2022 08:20 AM
E60Japanese
E60 Discussion
3
07-16-2015 06:32 PM
Late99
E60 Discussion
5
01-05-2010 08:34 AM
rxlee
E60 Discussion
28
10-20-2006 12:13 PM



Quick Reply: BMW E61 Air Suspension



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:03 PM.