Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Hi all, passenger side air bag has finally let go on the wagon, needing a replacement pair fairly urgently as it’s now my daily driver. New would be ideal but quite happy with a known good used pair. Auckland or Hamilton preferred Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 What do you mean "let go" ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said: What do you mean "let go" ?? It’s no longer holding air, compressor is running but it’s not inflating the bag anymore, can hear it leaking like crazy. 218000km and 19 years old, it’s probably time they were replaced Edited June 22, 2020 by Ahmedsinc Spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 It would be prudent to check visually that it is the bag that's leaking first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said: It would be prudent to check visually that it is the bag that's leaking first Fair call. Somethings definitely letting the air out though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Have had a play with INPA, managed to raise the rear left to normal height and observed it sinking, can hear escaping air from outside but nothing leaking from the inlet line or around the retaining clip. Oddly it’s now staying at normal height, no audible leak. Admin can we move this thread to maintenance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, Ahmedsinc said: Admin can we move this thread to maintenance? Done ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said: Done ? Thanks. What do you reckon? On the right track suspecting a faulty airbag? Would I be hearing leaking from outside the car if it’s the air line or should that be audible inside the cabin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Jack it up and spray soapy water round the whole assembly to see where it's leaking from. You'll need to get it in the air high enough to be able to have it on ramps so it's loaded and then try again unloaded to get better visual. You could also try using a stethoscope. Edited June 22, 2020 by B.M.W Ltd 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 5 hours ago, B.M.W Ltd said: Jack it up and spray soapy water round the whole assembly to see where it's leaking from. You'll need to get it in the air high enough to be able to have it on ramps so it's loaded and then try again unloaded to get better visual. You could also try using a stethoscope. Good grief, what a dog of a spot to try accessing with the wheels on!! I’d say the bag is the culprit, can see bubbles to the right in the photo. Outside of the dealers do you know of anyone that stocks them in Auckland? Have seen the seller on trademe, would prefer to collect tomorrow if at all possible. Thanks for your help Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Check the other side as well, often they wear out in pairs, or at least won't be far away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, Gaz said: Check the other side as well, often they wear out in pairs, or at least won't be far away Yeah, will be doing them as a pair. The drivers side definitely has a droop going on, though not as bad as the passenger side ? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Try Autolign in Carbine Road Panmure or Shock Absorber Services SAS in Manukau. The alternative would be to convert to standard suspension although I have never done this personally. Others may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3345 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 If you can't find your air springs locally, it appears there are plenty of options on Ebay. As usual, get the RealOEM part number and shop for quality. Starter for ten: https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=BMW+530i+Touring+e39+airspring&_sacat=0 HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 try bm workshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 29, 2020 Did you get this sorted Matt ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 10:11 AM, B.M.W Ltd said: Did you get this sorted Matt ? Yep, new pair installed and all woes remedied. Thanks for the advice Glenn, bloody good having a chat with ya ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
