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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Spent ages looking for a schrader valve filler point for the air suspension on my Model X, only to finally discover that it was one of those that were manufactured without it and it needs to be retrofitted as an ‘inline addition’ as per the ‘retrofit’ instructions on the Tesla service site. Pain...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Photo of brand new compressor and valve block as fitted, complete with all now brass fittings: Photos of visually identical units as removed:
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    OK, having managed to get into the service menu afete finding instructions online, I can show you what I am seeing on screen and you will see what I mean. no matter what, compressor does. It run for more than 10 seconds top before shutting off. i’ll post again directly with photos of the old...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    @MobileClimate - The compressor I have fitted is definitely the right one - brand new swap out and identical in every way….and same for the air distribution valve - absolutely identical to the original and cross checked with supplier for part numbers, etc. The bigger issue I see coming is...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    I will try to fill the reservoir with air for now purely for trouble shooting purposes…..I just don’t have access to Nitrogen here. Will look into finding an HVAC guy though! i am going to try to de exactly what you said otherwise - follow the steps to the letter - and see if I can figure out...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Compressor and Air Sus distribution valve now replaced, complete with new brass collets and fittings throughout…..but no joy. Until I disconnected the reservoir feed down to the valve block, he reservoir was holding pressure so the problem is not up there….the car was very slowly ‘sinking’ as it...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    I did try my best to get as much of it ‘soapy bubble’ leak tested but couldn’t see anything bubbling - but I have now replaced the compressor and air distribution valve block, put new brass fittings and collets on all hoses and re-laced the relay (checked the old one out though and it was fine...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Oh, and here are a couple of where I am at up to now< just for reference>
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    @MobileClimate @Zuikkis Hey guys - you both seem the most knowledgeable guys about the air suspension on here…..please help!! Back in March we had a really cold snap - got the ‘air suspension unavailable - compressor disabled’ message and fault code - appear that there is probably some...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Thanks a lot for that - and it was spot on - I had found it via Google beforehand, but your assistance is appreciated. when checked, 40A fuse at F154 was blown….reason believed to be ice formation inside the compressor during a recent cold snap. Once replaced, the suspension refilled, and the...
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Oh, maybe should have mentioned - car is a February 2017 Model X P90D - UK RHD - 50k miles - just had few subframe loom replaced due to a rear parking brake failure.
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    Air Compressor Replacement + Air Line & Air Shocks inspection DIY

    Can anyone help please? I just got this message up today “Air Suspension Compressor Disabled - unable to raise suspension” — wanted to try replacing the fuse first, but not sure where to find it…..can someone please let me know where to find it Without having to wade throught he online user...