tomo54

G'day!

Long-time lurker on this forum, has saved me many times! I've got a 2002 C5 Allroad with an all-too-typical air suspension issue, but I can't quite work it out - hoping somebody may be able to help me out.

If I leave my air suspension on Level 1, it will deflate slowly at the front, which suggests leaky bags to me. Also, getting from Level 1 to Level 2 takes forever, and sometimes the warning light will come on before it gets there. I can speed up the process by parking on a hill, thereby taking weight off the front struts. However, once it's on Level 2, it will maintain that level for weeks no problem. Why does it leak at Level 1, but perfectly fine at Level 2?

I also can't get it into Level 3 or 4 at all, will just get a warning light after failing to rise for 5 mins.

What gives? Do you reckon it's a failing compressor (it's not noticeably loud) / leaky bag or combination of both? I'm assuming that either way, it's going to cost me a fortune haha.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers

MrKid

Your front bags are leaking. They tend to leak at the fold where the rubber rolls over. That's why it doesn't leak as much at a higher level.

As for the compressor, you'll want to get Andy's rebuild kit, or new unit.

Irish1004