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What does the self-levelling suspension light on BMWs mean?
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When the self-levelling suspension light appears on the instrument panel of a BMW, it means that there has been a generic damage to the suspension system: this often concerns damage to the compressor, which is no longer able to supply air.
Posted on: 7 January 2023 by ScegliAuto

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