BMW ECU programmes.

I don't think there was anything dealer programmable on an E34 - the E39, yes.

It may well have had a self-levelling suspension system when standard. Even some early E34 base models had this. Many owners swap over to standard shocks, replace the shock mounts and remove all the pipework etc.

JB

It may have been standard on the Tourings, but not on any other I've come across.

Mike G (mikgibbs at tiscali dot co dot uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

More likely on a modern multiplexed car with an ECU for all the body functions that are controlled locally on older cars.

I wonder if there's a stray wire within the loom, not needed on your car, that's shorting out somewhere and sending a stray signal?

I've only had it since january. AFAIK it never has had self levelling, but about 18 months ago, it had M-Tech suspension fitted at a BMW garage. That shouldn't have created the fault, but as far as the old bills show, that and new bushes etc, is all that's been done to the suspension since

Could be, but finding it might be a problem, which is why I was thinking that simply disabling the function in the ECU, maybe by physically disconnecting the wire/s or by reprogramming might be an easier solution. Mike.

Mike G (mikgibbs at tiscali dot co dot uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

Could it have been fitted to replace the (expensive, faulty, etc) self- levelling?

I just think he wanted it lowered and stiffened to give it better roadholding. At the same time he fitted 17" E39 M-Tech sports wheels. He'd had the common 'wandering' problem previously, but the bills show that that was cured (expensively) by fitting new suspension links, bushes etc, a few months earlier. The conversion cost over 2k inc tyres and wheels. More money than sense IMO but the result suits me fine.:-) Mike.

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With a large axe?

cheers, clive

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Right - who said that?