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370Z Air Suspension Failure

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2010 Nissan 370Z (gasoline engine). It's got about 172k km on it. The air suspension seems to have totally failed. The car won't lift anymore, and it's leaning to one side. I'm also getting an error in the memory and a warning light on the speedometer. Plus, the low beams are all out of whack. Any ideas? I did check some of the fuses, but they all look good. Could it be the compressor?

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dirkmeier91

Whoa, that sounds familiar. I have a 370Z too, and I had similar problems with the air suspension a while back. The leaning, the error lights, the whole shebang. Did you notice any hissing sounds, like air leaking? It could be a faulty compressor, but before you go replacing it, have you checked all the connections? Especially the cable and plug going to the compressor. A loose or corroded connection can cause all sorts of havoc with those systems.

richardeis1 (Author)

Thanks for the tip! No hissing sounds that I've noticed, but I'll definitely check the cable and plug connections to the compressor. Where exactly is the compressor located? And is there anything specific I should look for when inspecting the connections besides obvious corrosion or looseness?

dirkmeier91

On my Z, the compressor is located near the rear axle, kinda tucked away. As for the connections, look for any signs of damage to the wires themselves – frays, cuts, anything like that. Also, try disconnecting and reconnecting the plug a few times. Sometimes that's enough to clean off any corrosion that you can't see. Honestly though, given all the symptoms you're describing, it might be best to get it checked by a workshop. My issue turned out to be a defective connection, but the diagnostic needed to confirm was more than I could handle.

richardeis1 (Author)

Thanks a lot for the advice! I checked the connections as you suggested, and they seemed okay. I ended up taking it to a local shop, and you were right – it was a defective cable connection! Cost me about 95€ to get it sorted. Appreciate the help!

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