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luisefrank1

C70 Air Suspension Fault

My 2012 Volvo C70 diesel is acting up. The air suspension seems totally shot. The car won't lift anymore, and it's leaning. I'm getting error messages and the low beams are all over the place. Could it be the air suspension compressor? I checked the error memory, and it's showing a fault. Is this going to cost me a fortune?

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juergen_jung5

Sounds familiar! I had similar issues with my old Audi A6. The whole car dropped on one side, and the lights were doing their own thing. Have you checked the connections to the compressor? A faulty plug or cable can cause all sorts of mayhem. Suspension components are usually quite robust, but the electrics... well, they're another story, aren't they?

luisefrank1 (Author)

Connections, huh? Where exactly should I be looking? Is it something easily accessible, or am I going to need ramps and a whole toolbox? I'm not exactly a mechanic, you know?

juergen_jung5

On the Audi, the compressor was near one of the rear wheels, tucked up inside the wheel well. Might be a similar setup on the Volvo. It's worth a peek, but honestly, if you're not comfortable poking around, it's probably best to get it to a workshop. Air suspension can be tricky and if it is the compressor, it might require specialist tools to diagnose. I ended up taking mine in. Saved a lot of headaches!

luisefrank1 (Author)

Okay, cheers for the advice! I took it to the shop, and you were spot on – it was a dodgy cable connection to the compressor. Cost me 95€ to get it sorted. Much appreciated!

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