siegfriedkoch1
XC40 Air Suspension Failure
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A 2018 Volvo XC40 diesel is experiencing air suspension failure, with symptoms including the car not lifting, leaning, and displaying a 'level control malfunction' message. The issue is suspected to be related to the suspension compressor, possibly due to a defective cable or plug. Suggested solutions include checking for air leaks around the struts and considering professional repair, as a similar case was resolved by fixing a corroded connector at a workshop.
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siegfriedkoch1 (community.author)
Cheers for the quick reply! I haven't specifically checked the air struts for leaks yet, I was focusing on the compressor itself, because that's the error code. How did you end up diagnosing yours? Any specific areas I should focus on when checking the struts?
johannafriedrich21
I had the same error code that's why I'm butting in... I spent ages messing about trying to find it myself, in the end I just bit the bullet and took it to a workshop. They sorted the defective cable in less than an hour. They only charged me 95€! Seems the connector on mine was corroded to hell.
siegfriedkoch1 (community.author)
Right okay, cheers, that's good to know! I'll give the struts a quick once-over, but might just concede and let the pros handle it. 95€ seems okay for the labour, cheaper than buying the diagnostic tools myself. Thanks again for the insight!
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johannafriedrich21
Hey, I had something similar happen with my XC40. Vehicle was sitting all wonky, like yours, and threw a bunch of warnings. Definitely sounds like the air suspension pump. Have you checked for any obvious air leaks around the struts themselves? Could be a simple fix before you start tearing into the compressor.