Installed H&R springs now Xenons won't auto level

NEKO · 10-03-2010, 09:50 AM

Installed a set of H&R lowering springs yesterday and now my Xenons are aimed low and will not auto level. Tried to search the forums but did not really come up with any good answers. I read the auto-leveling function is tied to the front suspension but I am not sure what I can check to fix the problem. I am more concerned with the auto-leveling function suddenly locking up after lowering the car. Any help is much appreciated.

Hoa · 10-03-2010, 09:59 AM

mines got stuck in high position before. i just flicked the high beam for a few seconds. when i let go of the high beam, it started to level itself out

NEKO · 10-03-2010, 10:10 AM

Tried flicking the highbeams on and off but that did not help. It seems the initial starting point of the auto-level function is too low. It appears the Xenons do raise or auto level just an inch or less. I think I may have to adjust the initial aim point at start up.

crfine88 · 10-03-2010, 10:13 AM

Check here. This controls the system level and is on the passenger side. You have to disconnect it when you intall/remove suspension.

NEKO · 10-03-2010, 10:16 AM

crfine88, If I did not unhook it and already swapped out the springs is there anything I can do to reset it or no?

Nate2046 · 10-03-2010, 10:44 AM

I don't think you could have removed the strut/spring without disconnecting it, either intentionally or by accident. You need to pull the wheel and look in there and see if its damaged or disconnected.

Blind32 · 10-03-2010, 10:55 AM

On my E46, I forgot to disconnect it while doing suspension and it breaks the plastic clip. You may need a new sensor. I was able to drill a hole and fab it up to work. Pull the wheel off and take a look at the LCA.

nmulax · 10-03-2010, 01:24 PM

Like the other guys said; you probably disconnected it accidently.
Pull the front passenger wheel and take a look. If it's not broken, reattach it.

NEKO · 10-03-2010, 02:58 PM

This is why I appreciate the forums and the help. You guys were right. Pulled the wheel off and the sensor had broke. A little fab job and all is good again. Thanks again for the quick responses and pics. I will post some pics with the lowering springs in a few. Thanks again.

10-03-2010, 09:50 AM	#1
NEKO Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2017 X6, 2019 X1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama City FL iTrader: (1)	Installed H&R springs now Xenons won't auto level Installed a set of H&R lowering springs yesterday and now my Xenons are aimed low and will not auto level. Tried to search the forums but did not really come up with any good answers. I read the auto-leveling function is tied to the front suspension but I am not sure what I can check to fix the problem. I am more concerned with the auto-leveling function suddenly locking up after lowering the car. Any help is much appreciated.
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10-03-2010, 09:59 AM	#2
Hoa Major 513 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (9)	mines got stuck in high position before. i just flicked the high beam for a few seconds. when i let go of the high beam, it started to level itself out
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10-03-2010, 10:10 AM	#3
NEKO Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2017 X6, 2019 X1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama City FL iTrader: (1)	Tried flicking the highbeams on and off but that did not help. It seems the initial starting point of the auto-level function is too low. It appears the Xenons do raise or auto level just an inch or less. I think I may have to adjust the initial aim point at start up.
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10-03-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
crfine88 Colonel 442 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Check here. This controls the system level and is on the passenger side. You have to disconnect it when you intall/remove suspension. Attached Images __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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10-03-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
NEKO Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2017 X6, 2019 X1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama City FL iTrader: (1)	crfine88, If I did not unhook it and already swapped out the springs is there anything I can do to reset it or no?
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10-03-2010, 10:44 AM	#6
Nate2046 Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (2)	I don't think you could have removed the strut/spring without disconnecting it, either intentionally or by accident. You need to pull the wheel and look in there and see if its damaged or disconnected.
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10-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#7
Blind32 Certified Adrenaline Junkie 43 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2)	On my E46, I forgot to disconnect it while doing suspension and it breaks the plastic clip. You may need a new sensor. I was able to drill a hole and fab it up to work. Pull the wheel off and take a look at the LCA.
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10-03-2010, 01:24 PM	#8
nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Like the other guys said; you probably disconnected it accidently. Pull the front passenger wheel and take a look. If it's not broken, reattach it. __________________
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10-03-2010, 02:58 PM	#9
NEKO Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2017 X6, 2019 X1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama City FL iTrader: (1)	This is why I appreciate the forums and the help. You guys were right. Pulled the wheel off and the sensor had broke. A little fab job and all is good again. Thanks again for the quick responses and pics. I will post some pics with the lowering springs in a few. Thanks again.
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