How to diagnose an BMW x5 with ISTA for Level Control Failure

[@dsg1544]

I was working on a e61 with the same problems - thank you so much! I checked my new sensor and replaced it again, thanks to your video because otherwise I won’t be thinking of that! 🙌🏻

[@dinhvanpham8102]

Aftre watching your video, I undrstand I ned to do calibration on my all 4 level sensors. I had a lot of errors because none of my 4 level sensors works. Aftr service all 4 lvel sensors works. Seldom sometime 1 or 2 times a month , I have got Dynamic damping controll error.. At last I have got Ista and i am ver ager to do the calibrattion on all level sensors. Thank you verymuch for your contribution sharing your knowledges. Keep on the good work. :-))

[@MOvidiu]

Great to hear!

[@dinhvanpham8102]

Thank you for an excellent video. Your videos are fantastic and easy to understand.

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you like them!

[@abbasphoto-video]

Great video! Really enjoyed watching it and the detail you went into. I have an issue with my X5 F15 rear air suspension and this has given me another fault area to check.

[@JGV_IX]

Always happy to see a new video from you🤩 Great approach to a tricky problem!! Take care and thanks for the video 😉😉

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks! 😃 Johannes Vorster , and I'm glad to see you're still here !

[@codingbmwsofia2818]

very nice video again, i am so happy to see person who work so clear , good luck man you are top !!! greetings from Bulgaria

[@MOvidiu]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@codingbmwsofia2818]

@@MOvidiu forza Costi , cheers

[@elijaymaserati5145]

@@MOvidiumy guy what diagnostic machine are you using? It seems to be a powerful tool with wiring diagrams

[@MrLeovaras75]

I had both air bags changed on the rear of my 2011 X5 BMW Xdrive35i, and after a couple of months a had no issues, until now, that the Level Suspension Malfunction error popped in the screen again, and I'm at a loss, because I don't know if could be a sensor at this point. The car still drives normal.

[@liviudima2430]

Foarte bun video,am o problema cu un x5 egal,senzorii citesc corect la altura,dar compresorul este mort,verificaste sigurantele,releul de la compresor bun,vreo idee??

[@MOvidiu]

Diagnosticare ! Fara o diagnosticare nimeni nu poate stii care e problema ! Datul cu parearea cu ce ar putea fi e o pierdere de timp ! A si diagnosticare nu inseamna scanarea codurilor de eroare !!!

[@dinhvanpham8102]

I do understand I must get Ista+ to diagnose my BMW car. Do you know Ista+ standalone installation has all the features I need to calibrate my level sensors, calibrate my turbocharger, recode my shockabsorbers, reset DPF, force DPF regen, doing diagnostic? I do belive you are good in using Ista. I need some good advice from you. Now I am stuck with a lot problem with my BMW and I need some advice to solve my problems. Thank you in advance :-))

[@dinhvanpham8102]

I have a BMW 525D Xdrive F11 2012. every time I switch on the ignition the dynamic damping control failure pops up. Corner ability restricted. During driving the error pops up many times. I took off my wheels. unscrew the screw holding the levele sensor. Lubricate with WD40 rust remover on all moving parts. I use a lot off WD40 silicone on the ball joints. Move the ball joints many time(over 100) till it is moving freely. I have driven over one week without any error. My two rear levels sensors was stuck with rust. The sensor can not move up and down. After lubricating them. The sensors work fine. No more error. After wards I use my autophix S910 ODBII tool to delete all error messages.

[@acalk573]

2011 BMW 740li here. Left sode drops over 15 minutes. Replaced left air strut, no fix. Replaced compressor (solenoid too). My scan tool reads measuments from the ride height sensors, but does read 0 volts. Not sure what that means...but after replacing strut and compressor, no changes. Still drops after 10 minutes. Any thoughts?? Thank you!

[@khalifaalnaamany9330]

Hello, I kindly like to know how many level sensor for a 2008 BMW X6. do we need right and left sensor thank you..

[@dinhvanpham8102]

4. One on each wheel well.

[@MISTER1K]

Thanks for this. Great video and I did the job today. Changed both sides. My arms were seized and one bad sensor. The arms need some lub now and again I would say.

[@MOvidiu]

Great job!

[@95r81cx]

I can't seem to get 9CB4 to go away rear ride height sensor E90. Voltage is mid around 2.9. Could it be FRM3 issue?

[@MOvidiu]

I don't know, nobody can know! To find out you need to do a complete diagnosis, not only read the error codes !

[@ronaldmabini9076]

He bro good day just asking how you get a wiring diagram belt in your diagnostic computer thanks…

[@jane6337]

Thanks for the video! But my e70 is not balance, right side is sagging.

[@IlirianoYesMan]

Thanks for your videos 🙌

[@QaibDragonshub]

Hi mate my E70 has the similar problem, I change the Air and the shock but the fues keeps on blowing, any advice please

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, My only advice is to find someone who can properly diagnose the car, with advice and opinions you cannot repair a car. It can be a lot of causes.

[@mohammedadnan3772]

Regul.durete amortisseur..problem please?

[@armandohilario]

How I can test the sensor because one side of my car is lower I change the air bags but still same thing and little by little goes down what do you think maybe the valve witch is located close to the suspension air compressor

[@giobonilla576]

What were the tool sizes needed?

[@crnimate2434]

Thank you for a nice educational video

[@amdsquad]

Hi mate, do you work out your arms ? Biceps

[@miketurin5233]

Great video. Thank you!

[@drewdaros258]

hello will the error go away if you just replace the sensor your self? i guess ou need the computer for the sdjustment?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello , you'll need to calibrate the system !!

[@kevintaylor6267]

Do you have a part number for the level sensor you changed?

[@surfclubtony]

Hi great info, I have just removed the air bag suspension and replaced with Arnotts coil spring. Im getting the levelling error sometimes like this car. Do you know if I can disconnect the ride level sensor permanently. Thanks for all you vids.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello! you need to code-out the option from vehicle order and recode vehicle ! disconnecting things won't help!

[@surfclubtony]

Thanks Ill talk with my mechanic. Hopefully he has all the machines to do it. Do you have a coding out video? Thanks again.

[@ericvermeulen9853]

My f15 x5 is not switching off air compressor after new air springs installed, when I unplug the compressor it sits on its right ride hight and stays there no leaks 🤔🤔🤔

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

yeah man, great video! is that possible to lower X5 F15 suspension through out the system not touching the hardwere?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello! from calibration probably 1 or 2 cm but don't do that leave the car like was build ! when you mess with the car height you mess the stability control of the car!

[@rugadyaronnie7218]

wow wow wow very informative thanks

[@ServiceCutiiAutomateSrl]

Salut Ovidiu! La un x5 e70 facelift cu perne pe spate trebuie facut ceva dacă schimbă roțile la vulcanizare si îmi ridica mașina pe cric?câte o roata,pe rând Mulțumesc Ovidiu

[@MOvidiu]

Salut . in mod normal va trebui facuta o reclalibrare a suspensiei... dar la generatiile vechi (E series) nu e o problema asa de mare si e posibil sa nu se intample nimic! dar daca masina ramane intr-o parte va trebui recalibrata.

[@fojijawla2014]

hi i have x5 and passenger side air pad was sagged after changing both of them the height is higher than normal. my mechanic is unable find the cause. could you please suggest according to your experience.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, widout a proper diagnosis, suggestions are useless!

[@GA1401]

Great video as always 👍🏼 I see that you keep some used parts at your shop. May I ask how do you differentiate the parts that might be useful for future repairs, and those that can go straight to scrap/disposal? Thank you, greetings from France 🙏🏻

[@MOvidiu]

Hi, well, the parts I have in the garage come from dismantled cars , they are not parts that I have replaced, everything I take down from the cars as a defective I throw them away, I only keep the modules because I still recover parts from them when I make repairs at the component level on boards !

[@mohammadbenattia9102]

great video as ever

[@MOvidiu]

Hey, thanks 😊 !

[@DeflateMK]

What spray you used?

[@JohnLau118]

Hi, 2011 bmw 740li, Rear driver bag sagging, other 3 raises & lowers I replaced a new air ride strut Then a new air compressor Still won’t raise, all 3 works What is the issue/solution?? Tks

[@MOvidiu]

Hello! Widout a proper diagnosis, you can not do a proper repair, by changing parts blindly won't work !

[@greggregorich8048]

Have x5m e70 just randomly get level malfunction error after lifted left front wheel on the jack for oil change after that now once in a week after car stays for long period of time like 20 hours or so I had that message I hear compressor for couple minutes and it’s shuts off if I get message just turning key off and restarted vehicle compressor forks longer and all is ok have no idea whats went wrong thanks for reading

[@valydumitru3295]

Salut imi poți spune ce scan ai si ce imi recomanzi pentru gama Bmw?🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@MOvidiu]

Salut! IstaD cu Icom NEXT

[@StudioFilms19]

Te salut ovidiu! Am aceeași problemă la un e61 Ce ar trebui să fac?

[@MOvidiu]

Salut, ar trebui sa te duci la un service specializat BMW din zona ta!

[@diseld7956]

Bro my drl light not working, I have changed the bulbs passenger side headlights

[@Pantimoto]

My left side doesnt adjust, i see the right side go up and down and hear the compressor pump and release air... Same result even if i swap over the sensors... Im out of ideas, help

[@MOvidiu]

You need to do a complete diagnosis of the system, change sensors, and disconnect things because you have seen a video about that won't help you out.

[@cristianandrez97]

i have the same problem but when i bought the car does not have the air suspension it came with the spring shock but i can get to erease that code any help?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, if the car was modified from air suspension to classic, then the car need to be coded accordingly, need to remove the option from FA and code the affected modules, if you don't know how to do it , no panic, you need to find someone who knows too code BMW in your area 😉 😀

[@jonolim4651]

Hi. Which software or module do you recommend for bmw x5 e70 for diagnostic like you did.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, you can use IstaD, Impa, Explorer...

[@JacobSommers-p9k]

My wire harness to the sensor is exposed and I think the wires are the reason I am having this issue. I cant find the wire harness anywhere, can anyone help me with this?

[@onclevov]

Hi M. Ovidiu, I know I'm 2 years late, but I have a novice question... what tool did you use to disconnect the plug at 7:00? Thanks! :)

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

a pick

[@bozonight1]

Great video. I have same issue but on the right side. I had both air suspension bags changed and now i have a erro code 5F8F right level sensor. I haven't replace the sensor yet. Could you helping me finding the part? I'm struggling

[@MOvidiu]

Hello , use realoem.com for part identification and part number

[@bozonight1]

@@MOvidiu thank you

[@renatasr4570]

👍😎

[@khyrofilms]

more "comfort" more points to repair ;) ;) good job, regards ;)

[@MOvidiu]

Hey , thanks !

[@justikotorva4283]

👍💞👍👍

[@kartlomedia7360]

👍👍👍👍

[@damonkeyman2505]

Great😀

[@Scoalawindsurfing]

Superr!