Rear Air Suspension Level Sensor

M3HNGRY · 12-21-2021, 05:46 PM

How sensitive are these Sensors?

Part # 37146870200

When I was installing my Dinan Links. I was playing around with the sensor (Driver Sensor) and spun it around and around....

Now the driver side rear sags/deflates overnight. Did I just ruin this one sensor or just happen that my driver airbag took a dump?

2018 with 56k miles.

Akkord29 · 12-21-2021, 07:51 PM

Try putting the original link back in or switch the sensor from the passenger side.
I changed one out recently and was around $100 from the dealer.

M3HNGRY · 12-22-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Akkord29

Try putting the original link back in or switch the sensor from the passenger side.
I changed one out recently and was around $100 from the dealer.

What symptoms did you have to warrant a replacement? TIA

Akkord29 · 12-22-2021, 08:03 PM

Installer error...power tools were probably too much for it

M3HNGRY · 12-23-2021, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akkord29

Installer error...power tools were probably too much for it

Debating to buy a new one to see if it solve my problem. This happen right after I install the links. No issues with air bags leaking or dropping over night...

Akkord29 · 12-23-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M3HNGRY

Debating to buy a new one to see if it solve my problem. This happen right after I install the links. No issues with air bags leaking or dropping over night...

I would try switching the left and right sensors to see it if still drops first.

M3HNGRY · 12-30-2021, 01:42 PM

New sensor came in and installed. Hopefully, it resolve me issue.

M3HNGRY · 12-31-2021, 11:14 AM

Yaya new sensor solved me problem. So tip for anyone who wonder why car is lowering overnight but airbags and valves are in great shape. Sensor are sensitive to position and can't spin arm around and around.

Akkord29 · 01-03-2022, 02:08 AM

Sucks that playing with sensor did it but happy the sag is gone.

Giord78 · 07-04-2023, 10:41 AM

Thanks for all the great info here. Trying to diagnose my issue, which is similar. Drivers side goes down sporadically, pumps up and may be fine for days or weeks. Recently it went down several times over a 24 hour period, but has now stayed up w/ no issue. I used my iCarSoft to track the sensors ride hide deviation. So far they are staying the same. I was going to change the airspring, but now I’m considering starting with the sensor. Any thoughts appreciated.

John

hamh · 08-23-2023, 04:24 PM

did you guys get the genuine bmw part for this sensor or aftermarket will do?

12-21-2021, 05:46 PM	#1
M3HNGRY Private First Class 78 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '18 AW X5 35d Msport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	Rear Air Suspension Level Sensor How sensitive are these Sensors? Part # 37146870200 When I was installing my Dinan Links. I was playing around with the sensor (Driver Sensor) and spun it around and around.... Now the driver side rear sags/deflates overnight. Did I just ruin this one sensor or just happen that my driver airbag took a dump? 2018 with 56k miles. Last edited by M3HNGRY; 12-21-2021 at 06:20 PM..
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12-21-2021, 07:51 PM	#2
Akkord29 Lieutenant 57 Rep 483 Posts Drives: F80, G20, E46 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (7)	Try putting the original link back in or switch the sensor from the passenger side. I changed one out recently and was around $100 from the dealer.
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12-30-2021, 01:42 PM	#7
M3HNGRY Private First Class 78 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '18 AW X5 35d Msport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	New sensor came in and installed. Hopefully, it resolve me issue.
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12-31-2021, 11:14 AM	#8
M3HNGRY Private First Class 78 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '18 AW X5 35d Msport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	Yaya new sensor solved me problem. So tip for anyone who wonder why car is lowering overnight but airbags and valves are in great shape. Sensor are sensitive to position and can't spin arm around and around.
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Rear Air Suspension Level Sensor

01-03-2022, 02:08 AM	#9
Akkord29 Lieutenant 57 Rep 483 Posts Drives: F80, G20, E46 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (7)	Sucks that playing with sensor did it but happy the sag is gone.
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Giord78 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5d Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Level Sensor, Airspring or other?? Thanks for all the great info here. Trying to diagnose my issue, which is similar. Drivers side goes down sporadically, pumps up and may be fine for days or weeks. Recently it went down several times over a 24 hour period, but has now stayed up w/ no issue. I used my iCarSoft to track the sensors ride hide deviation. So far they are staying the same. I was going to change the airspring, but now I’m considering starting with the sensor. Any thoughts appreciated. John
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08-23-2023, 04:24 PM	#11
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	did you guys get the genuine bmw part for this sensor or aftermarket will do? __________________
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