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BMW X5 E53 2004 - Duel suspension adjustment - Fixed #

Posted by Simon Forsey on December 21, 2013, 1:27 am

Year of Manufacture *: 2004

Hi

This vehicle has had new height sensors fitted and now requires adjustment.

The scan tool is asking me to measure the height, front right,left ect.

I have looked on TIS but can't find where the measurement should be taken from. Im assuming that it is centre of the hub to the wheel arch but I would like to be sure.

If anyone has any info on this I would be greatfull.

Regards

Simon

Re: BMW X5 E53 duel suspension adjustment

Posted by Steve Harrison <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT1363' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 21, 2013, 7:29 am, in reply to "BMW X5 E53 duel suspension adjustment "
Stephen Harrison

Simon

On the BMW's that I have done with Autologic, after entering the wheel size & suspension details the measurement is taken from the wheel rim at its lowest point vertically to the wheel arch.
The measurement varies with model & wheel size (approx 680mm / 725mm)

I guess your tool may do it differently.

Steve

Re: BMW X5 E53 duel suspension adjustment

Posted by Simon Forsey <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT5231' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 22, 2013, 6:02 pm, in reply to "Re: BMW X5 E53 duel suspension adjustment "

Hi Steve

Many thanks for that. I am using AL also, I will do the job on Monday and let you know how it goes.

Regards

Simon

Fixed #

Posted by Simon Forsey on December 23, 2013, 3:21 am, in reply to "Re: BMW X5 E53 duel suspension adjustment "
Edited by board administrator January 4, 2014, 1:08 pm

Hi Steve

All done. Had to play around with it due to aftermarket low profile wheels.

However, the left front sensor showed a deviation of 11mm which I could not clear. Customer wanted the car back due christmas so out it went!

Many thanks for your help.

Regards

Simon

Re: Fixed I thought!

Posted by Simon Forsey <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT5231' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 26, 2014, 2:02 am, in reply to "Fixed #"

Make: BMW
Model: X5 E53
Year: 2004
Engine: 4.4
Vin: WBAFB52040LT80681

I had problems setting the height because of after market wheels. When I set it to the wheel size the car would sit too low, nearly on the bump stops.

I think I set it to 20" wheels in the end and then it sat well.

When I test drove it it felt a little harsh but I put that down to the low profile there.

The owner is now complaining that the car has felt very hard since the re set.

Can anyone advise me to what I can do to make this car drive 'softer'. The customer has re booked the car but i am not sure what I can change.

Just an added note, the left front height sensor shows a -11mm deviation which I couldn't cancel out, would this cause my issue?

Regards

Simon

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