I replaced r/f airbag amd all was well

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2007 BMW X5
171,355 MILES

Hi I replaced r/f airbag amd all was well. 3 hours later the left side dropped way lower than the right side. When I started the car it said auto susp inactive. Bmw dealer told me to release pressure in r side by loosening air line to even it out and sys should restart, it diddent so my question is there any way to get sys back on line so I can inflate it to find the keak other than going to bmw, akk I need is to get compressor started, all fuses and relays are good

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DOCHAGERTY

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Try disconnecting the battery and reconnect after 30 minutes or so, restart the car. Let me know what happens

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Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 5:33 PM

KTMKEVIN

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First of all, the rule of thumb is to replace air springs in pairs. Keep in mind that a coil conversion kit can be had for $600-$700 and you'd be done with air suspension forever.