Member Since: 16 Jun 2005
Location: london
Posts: 211
dropping corner !
Ive noticed that when stationary at traffic lights etc the rear near side suspension drops a few inches. Its enough to notice. It must pump itself back up when under power. I know the charachteristics of the vehicle re suspension dropping but this Ive only seen before after engine off. What do you guys think is it worth checking out or do others get this. (It didnt happen before which may be the answer)
6th Sep 2008 8:09 am
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
They do tend to shuffle and re-level themselves when stationary at lights etc, maybe nothing wrong but if you're worried head for the dealers.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
6th Sep 2008 9:01 am
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Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Mine sometimes drops a bit at the back after stopping at lights. Always thought it was just settling down after all the weight distribution moves to the front when braking. In fact, it usually does it more if I've braked a little harder than I should.
Never bothered me as I thought this was normal. 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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6th Sep 2008 11:27 am
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
funny that, I was giving mine a jet wash this afternon after a good weeks works, notice the same on my n/s rear, I had him re-calibrated in Feb and in July by dealer, over to you then The large one
6th Sep 2008 11:21 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Sounds normal to me.
Just keep an eye on it.
Maybe stop on known level ground, wait for it to settle and then look to see if it appears to have levelled correctly or not.
I always noticed my fist D3 did this at the same set of lights every morning. Slightly up-hill and back would always adjust . .
New one doesn't do the same - hmmmmm"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
6th Sep 2008 11:26 pm
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
Ahhhhhh suspension adjusts, this is normal, but if issue persists it may be worthwile checking that a sensor joining rod in not broken or bent, this can cause odd things
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6th Sep 2008 11:41 pm
wavey66
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 158
I had the rear suspension sensor fail on me a year ago. I did notice ahead of the failure that it did seem to level its self more frequently. For me within a couple of days the rear suspension would lift right up with the front staying the same if I stopped the car for a minute or two. It was really obvious something was wrong ,so it sounds ok at the moment but I'd also suggest keeping an eye on it.
7th Sep 2008 8:27 am
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Member Since: 25 Apr 2008
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 193
mines funny .... when I park it usually shuffles itself round and then when comfortable ... its farts!
yes ..... farts!
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