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Hi all,

Hope you are all well during these strange times.

I have an issue with my rear air suspension on my 5 series f11 where the garage diagnosed air bag leaks for the warning fault. Both air bags replaced but fault exists , code states compressor running too long. They have said I need to replace the compressor at a cost of £1200plus including labour , having spoken with the technician he said that the valve is sticking so not letting air our when required (ok let's change the valve then - was my reply) . They have said the whole unit needs replacing not just the valve.

 

Could anybody please tell me is it possible to change the valve unit only OR  does the compressor and valve need replacing as they cant be done separately ? Also if valve only how easy is it to do and can it be done at home on my own.

Thanks all. 

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Morning Wayne 

£1200 😲 Ouch

I take it that is a BMW Dealer? if not they are charging at least £100/phr 

Look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your vin number into the search box it will call up your model then look at the relevant section. You will find a small exploded drawing showing where stuff goes and a parts list with prices, if the valve block is available separately then it will be listed and a price in US $ beside it. Then check a couple of web sites for "How Too's" www.pelicanparts.com an American site but has some great how too descriptions with pictures, or www.newtis.info a BMW Technical site Dealerships use this information for service and repair.

For what its worth my brother inlaw's 530d touring's compressor failed a new one from Ebay cost him less than £200 and took us around 3 hours to fit with plenty of refreshment breaks. Tip change the suspension relay at the same time.

Dave

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@Greydog , many thanks for the reply.

 

I have checked the catalogue and can see that it is separate and changeable. Having looked at a few sites I can see that the part is between £25 - £110 , so will be getting one ordered and going to give it a go at home.

 

Thanks Again

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