BMW X5

MaddogMurray · 02-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Hi Everyone ...

About a month ago after electrical failure I discovered water in the battery box under the spare tyre in the boot. Ruined nearly all the modules (TV, Amp, Trafficmaster and Air-Suspension Module), which have been replaced and now working.

However, still having problems with my air suspension. The X5 is currently sitting on its bumper stops. I have tried several air-suspension modules but every time I connect it the 30amp (No87) blows and there is no action from the pump. Can't understand why it keeps blowing because it was working fine before the electrical failure. Can anyone help me with this issue PLEASE ....

m3the01 · 02-11-2012, 04:17 PM

Tough to trace, the system is grounding somewhere.

Thank goodness for the fuse, or else u would be in serious troubles.

Ur going to have to trace the modules back,

How did u get water in there?

juan2 3 · 02-12-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m3the01

Tough to trace, the system is grounding somewhere.

Thank goodness for the fuse, or else u would be in serious troubles.

Ur going to have to trace the modules back,

How did u get water in there?

I had the same problem with my 535xi wagon. Many of the Panoramic Roofed cars have problems with drains plugging up causing water to redirect and the boot to fill up with water. My dealership has a drain cleaning special every year. Poor design. I just bought a X5d, drain cleaning will be part if my annual service.

pieter1 · 07-03-2012, 05:43 AM

I also experience problems with the air suspension on my e53 4.8is. My problem is similar to all other posted on this forum (eg, Pump is not kicking in, no power on the suspension relay, error message on display, switch LED is stuck on normal, Pump does work, all fuses works, Control box is suspect, etc). Pump only works on direct link to battery and there is no power at the relay in the back compartment.

After a dealership reset the problem repeats itself after 3 days.

My problem is the following:

If there is a leak on one or more of the air springs (wheels) or pipeline, then the vehicle is supposed to drop to a a point. Where is this point?

The vehicle stays on the same height for the last 3 weeks, with an inactive air suspension. The measured distance from the bottom of the rim to the week arch is between 695-700mm on all four wheels. Is this the lowest it can go and what is the normal height?

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MaddogMurray Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X5 3.0i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	BMW X5 - Air Suspension Problem Hi Everyone ... About a month ago after electrical failure I discovered water in the battery box under the spare tyre in the boot. Ruined nearly all the modules (TV, Amp, Trafficmaster and Air-Suspension Module), which have been replaced and now working. However, still having problems with my air suspension. The X5 is currently sitting on its bumper stops. I have tried several air-suspension modules but every time I connect it the 30amp (No87) blows and there is no action from the pump. Can't understand why it keeps blowing because it was working fine before the electrical failure. Can anyone help me with this issue PLEASE ....
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pieter1 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X5 4.8is Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0)	I also experience problems with the air suspension on my e53 4.8is. My problem is similar to all other posted on this forum (eg, Pump is not kicking in, no power on the suspension relay, error message on display, switch LED is stuck on normal, Pump does work, all fuses works, Control box is suspect, etc). Pump only works on direct link to battery and there is no power at the relay in the back compartment. After a dealership reset the problem repeats itself after 3 days. My problem is the following: If there is a leak on one or more of the air springs (wheels) or pipeline, then the vehicle is supposed to drop to a a point. Where is this point? The vehicle stays on the same height for the last 3 weeks, with an inactive air suspension. The measured distance from the bottom of the rim to the week arch is between 695-700mm on all four wheels. Is this the lowest it can go and what is the normal height?
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