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Seat Leon Hybrid Air Suspension Problem

I have a 2020 Seat Leon with a hybrid engine and about 184726 km on it. Recently, the air suspension seems to have given up. The car won't lift anymore, and it's leaning to one side. I'm also getting an error message on the speedometer, and the low beams are pointing way too low now. There's also a warning light on the speedometer. I had the error memory read, and it says it's a compressor failure or malfunction. The error message also says that a likely cause is a defective cable or plug connection. Before replacing the whole compressor, has anyone experienced something similar?

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I understand you're experiencing issues with your vehicle's air suspension. Has the system been inspected for any obvious air leaks around the air struts or other suspension components? Compressor failure is often a symptom, rather than the root cause. Can you confirm whether the compressor is running at all?

Thanks for the reply. I haven't checked for air leaks myself. Is there a simple way to check that? As for the compressor, I can't hear it running at all when I start the car or when I try to adjust the suspension height.

Given that the compressor isn't running and the error memory points towards a connection issue, it's plausible the compressor itself isn't faulty. However, without a proper diagnostic, it's difficult to be certain. If you are not familiar with electric circuits, I would advise consulting a qualified mechanic to inspect the cable and plug connection. If no connection or short to ground is found, the workshop can replace the compressor.

It was indeed a faulty connection to the compressor, as the error memory suggested! A repair shop fixed the cable connection for 95€.

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