BMW 530D Touring Suspension Air Compressor Fixed for £25
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2022
- BMW 530D estate; Air Suspension would intermittently deflate and not re-inflate... and then it would, without any logic, and hold for a few days before randomly deflating again. Completely deflating. Air Springs had been changed within the past 10k miles, so very unlikely to be that... so, must be the compressor - the most expensive part of the system to fail. Thought I was facing a £1,200 bill (at least) from BMW or another specialist, until I started searching the web and thinking this could be something really quite simple and inexpensive to deal with. Turns out I was right - a sticky release solenoid valve, replaced for £25, and everything is back to working normally.
Having worked through this, the idea that the compressor could be blown and need replacing is highly unlikely. Much more likely it's just one small, inexpensive part of the compressor that has failed through wear and tear - as you'll see in this video, the compressor is actually very robust and unlikely to be a complete write-off.
DiagnoseDan's video on the Suspension Compressor was a really helpful starting point to understand things - but even then he was simply replacing the Compressor rather than fixing it:
• Air Springs replaced, ... - Sport
Very useful. I did mine in 1h - you dont have to drop the whole pump - just release the plastic air drier and fit the solenoid to it and then replace.
That's true, if you know what the problem is - but at the time, I had no idea what of the many things it could be, so took the whole thing out to dismantle and test. Learned a lot in the process, so it wasn't a wasted afternoon...
Been running perfectly for 2 weeks now without any suspension issues - so this diagnosis and fix was spot on.
Excellent video. Really helpful. Thank you very much.
Fantastic video Mike. I'm going to try it tomorrow.
Ali
Great video sir!!
Just overhauled my 2006 530 xi wagon rear suspension. Great job describing the system, how to get to it and your fix.
Thanks, John!
BMW should recall and fix this common problem
Excellent video as my air suspension on my e61 has just started to play up by suddenly losing air whenever it feels like it. Thanks.
This is brilliant. I have the exact same issue with my 5 series and its taken me until now to work it out ! Saved me £1500 - thank you.
That's great to hear - thanks for commenting and I'm glad it saved you money like it did me! (replying from my other youtube account)
What year is your BMW please?
Great video. I fear I have the same problem - only mine occurs when driving over a lot of bumps or potholes.
Thanks for this vid! I have a F07 5 series GT and recently had both air springs replaced, but now have a chassis error code which reads that the timing is slow for the compressor filling the air springs! Any ideas what this could be down to? Thanks in advance!
Hi Mike. Superb video and really useful. I have been experiencing the same issue and as a result of your excellent research and demonstration, I've ordered a new solenoid for my F11. I'll check back in once I've installed it and let you know how I got on. Thank you!
and did it work?
thanx for info
How did you close the compressor unit? Did you use loctite on the screws? As it looks like they had some on them from factory. And did you use some kind of sealant on the o rings? Thanks for your video!
Hi Mike,
Great video, I have the same problem. An OBD2 code points to the discharge valve persistently open. I have a 2019 g31, is that the same as yours, to check the air compressor is the same! Struggling to find the correct discharge valve for the compressor!
Good video! Guessing you didn't get a genuine Wabco valve? They don't seem to be sold separately.
Yes, I guess I can't have done - for some reason I thought it was (could have sworn it had Wabco on the casing) but must just be a very close copy. It does have a few design differences as you can see at 12:07. Works perfectly though. Got it on ebay.
Hello! Yesterday i replaced two airbags and still bags deflates, driver side lose faster. Before changing bags, it took 14 hours till bags deflated. What you think could be wrong?
Cheers mate very useful video. In the video there was a relay switch, where was that located? I’m having issues with my suspension and just trying to figure out what could be. I’m not hearing the compressor at all.
In the fuse box located in boot where battery is. I didn’t need to replace this, just bought it in case
You catch a glimpse of it’s location at 2:12 (behind the battery)
Have you link from Item? I can not found.
Here's the link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114653444195?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=A-gXlyt1Rtu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=wCvXivtSSXa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I have the exact same issue on my G31, do you know if that Solenoid will fit a 2017 G31?
I just replaced mine 10 mins ago with a new one from germany. I found the orignail part code . I have tje old one and will like test the release valve and if it is the case , replace tje same and keep it as a spare . WILL IN Dublin
Hi do you have part no
@@janmotors1779 No sorry
I'm having an issue with my 5 series f11 at the moment. The issue is that the suspension is stuck high and doesn't goes down,I can't hear the compressor running.
Any suggestions please?
That sounds like either a stuck release solenoid (like my issue) or a controller issue (which I’m have no experience of). I would suggest replacing the release solenoid as I did - or at least dismantling the compressor to see if you can test it…
My 40amp fuse had blown replaced and back up it went , but higher than normal , but I'm getting a driver comfort restriction warning any ideas?
Hi Tad, from the research I did for my own issue, I think a blown 40amp fuse would indicate there's a lot of resistance in the compressor such that it has drawn more than 40amps to operate at some point. Other people have found that this was due to the compressor having become very wet - and this causes resistance when compressing. I would suggest removing the compressor (as per my video), and dismantling it to see if that's true. It should be obvious by the condition inside that this is the case. If not this, then some other form of resistance such as the distribution solenoids being clogged or not opening properly. If wet, thoroughly dry it (and the drying beads) and check seals before dismantling. If it's this, then it might not even cost you £25 - just the time. If it seems to be an issue with the distribution solenoid, then replace that (£35 on ebay I think)... Good luck!!
I have this issue, did you find a resolve @tad
Hi great video, do you have to disconnect the battery to remove the compressor unit?
Probably too late, but no, you can just disconnect a fuse inside the trunk.
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I just did this procedure, but after reinstalling the compressor, it only switches on for 1-2 seconds and then shuts off. Do you know what could be the reason?
Have u sorted what was the prob why compressor was not working properly
What about the relay? Did you have to replace it with a new one when reconnecting the pump, do they not blow??
I did purchase a new relay just in case, but didn't need to fit it. So I have a spare in the boot for if that ever blows (which it didn't)
@@mikeroberts2221 all good, got sent a new compressor last week. Still under warranty thankfully because they’re expensive.
is there a code or how did you find the valve?
This: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114653444195?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=A-gXlyt1Rtu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=wCvXivtSSXa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thabks. Got it and still does not release air. I presume the issue os from the valve bloc for left and right airbag.
What year is this BMW please? I've got a 2018 520D Touring (G31?) and BMW have just ust quoted me £1400 to replace the compressor and the relay. 😬
Looks like F11, so 2011-2015
Mine loses air when driving over bumps but don't know why. Could this be the reason?
Does it lose ALL air? Does it lose the same amount from each side? Does it inflate again? I'm not a BMW mechanic but happy to share some thoughts if you can give further symptoms...
@@mikeroberts2221 cheers all sorted it was only losing air when driving found out it was a very minute leak in compression fitting. Many thanks for replying.