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[frankman]

Seems  my 520  estate  ,2013,    rear  suspension  needs  a  new  module  ...wondering  where  best   i  might  get  this ...also  what  sort  of  cost  should  be  as  in  as  much  as  i  can  see  prices  vary  a  lot  ?   ta  again  in  advance 

[Greydog]

Morning Frank

How are you so sure the car needs a suspension module? Not saying they can't fail but in a long time I haven't seen one that has.

Just take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then search rear axel for the part you want or take out the one you have and take the part number from there. Once you have the part number Google for the best price and supply. Your choices are Second User or New 

Dave

[frankman]

Ta  for  that  Dave  ....mech  seems  think   its  where  the  problem  is  ut  i  hear  what  your   saying  about  never  having  seen  one  fail ...  rang  around  today  and  found  out  its  main  dealer  only  availability  !!!   so  rang  them  ....never  told  me  sit  down  before  telling  me  price ........1440  euro  PLUS    vat ...  so  definitely  have  think  again  ...have  seen  converting  to   conventional   shocks/springs(?)  seems  be  what  some  owners  do  ..have  least    try  get  some  idea  what  cost  that  might  be  to do  that  before   decide   on  solution  ...   might  be  my  age  but   really  really  annoying how  they  just  made  cars  more  and  more  'complicated'  for  seemingly  no  reason  other  than  their  idea  of  progress....iv  rallied/rallycrossed  imps  on and  off  for  50  years  and  not  alone  is  their  suspension  all  round  very   simple/ effective and  inexpensive ...but  even  i  can  change  any/all  of  it  in  few  hours ...sorry  rant  over  ...

Thanking  you  again

 

 

 

[Greydog]

Morning Frank

BMW do like to charge stupid prices🤣 in the UK you can buy a new one with warranty for around £150. 5 minutes to change a used one from £20 to £50 and as said I have not seen a failed one since 2001 (my first X5) Just remember BMW do not make these parts they buy them in.

BMW Air suspension is a fairly simple system 2 Fuses a Relay a Control Module a Compressor  2 Ride Height sensors and 2 Air Springs 

The most common faults are leaks ? Leaking Air Bags. The next is Compressor failure the leak causes the compressor to run far to long and it wears out and can't produce enough pressure to lift a heavy car. 

Your car is 12 years old so the suspension at an age where it could do with a refresh whether its springs or air. You need to know what the problem is. Is it Suspension going down and not inflating ? Is it compressor not running ? Is the suspension lopsided ? A Scan with BMW capable software would tell you/us more

My X5 is 2009 vintage I have just fitted a new compressor as the original was getting tired (over running) £140, with 5 year warranty. Both air Springs £160 with 10 year warranty whole job took me 5 hours on a Saturday morning I don't have a lift so all work was carried out in my home garage. If you cant do the work yourself you will need the help of a mechanic having software that is BMW capable is the only requirement otherwise your guessing 

Dave

[frankman]

Great ta  Dave   ...i  since  managed  with  your  advice  to  find  part  number  for  module  and  with  that  found  one  on  ebay  uk   ...approx  55  euro  incl  postage !!! ...hopefully  should  have  it  later  this  week  so  fingers etc   crossed  and  thanking  you  again  for  your  advice  and  time   ...    

[Greydog]

Morning Frank

As I said they don't normally break, that's why there are so many for sale second user. I still have an Instinct/Doubt it is your issue, if your compressor runs but isn't lifting the car properly that is where I would start. Again get the part number this time you won't find any second user just refurbished or New  

I hope it fixes things be great if it did let us know

Dave