Air suspension failure
Went to get in my car this am after a quick breakfast and thought it looked a bit low in the front.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...8323f8ac81.png https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...96817ce2ea.jpg Driving and this came up https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uW...8=w720-h960-no I tried to raise it while I was calling roadside assist and got this https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xO...E=w720-h960-no Dealer told me not to drive like this. I get out of the car and I hear the compressor run and the car rose to proper hight. In less than 2 minutes I hear a leaking sound and down she went. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zb...A=w715-h953-no She is CPO but I just had the new exhaust installed and hope that shop didnt fudge anything up while they were installing it. I kinda doubt they were anywhere near that area but weird it happened shortly after that visit. Air shock failure??? |
is it low on both sides or just one?
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Looks like driver side only and thats where I could hear air leaking from, on second thought I cant really say
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Single side as DogWood asked? If the leaking sound is coming from the strut (specifically the top) you may have just popped a bag. While you can normally drive when it's low and then fills up, if its leaking that quickly it's probably dead.
It is possible they snagged a line during the install and pulled out, but I think the value of the strut wouldn't let that happen. In that case, its more likely to never fill or leak when raising/lowering, not often. My gut is the bag ripped. Hit any holes recently? I've had leaks in several struts, but never when it will leak within 2 minutes. |
Well she is at the dealer by now, we will see in a couple days
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xl...=w1270-h953-no |
Sorry to see this again. These systems (in all makes not just Porsche) almost seem to be a serviceable item that eventually all will undergo repairs.
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They said the left side bag is cracked at the top and the right one looks crappy so both are getting replaced under CPO, approx $9000. Have to say Im impressed with the service so far.
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wow, that is cool.
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9000 for the two bags?
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they'll be replacing both front struts, Genuine Porsche parts at Pelican go for $1647 ea and you know the dealer is marking up more than that.
Then there is labor at some obscene rate.. so $9k sounds about right |
If I get a total I will post the amount
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Go read my aur suspension info th hread. I still have to put up the DIY for air shock, valve body replacements. Looks like you are handling ok.
Originally Posted by Bobby Buggs
(Post 4739286)
If I get a total I will post the amount
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