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      11-24-2019, 12:08 AM   #1
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Xenon level sensor issue after control arm removal

So here is my new issue

I was checking my front suspension bushings and wanted to tighten all parts when car was on the ground. But I removed left front lower control arm to be sure if it was still in good shape (car pulls to left or right itself at low speed on uneven roads).
It was still good, so put everything back in order, but now my xenons are too high. I had to manipulate the sensor when removing control arm and I know that the issue comes from there, but I would like to know:
1) Is it necessary jack up the car again or can I calibrate it via INPA?
2) if I need to jack it up, how do I know the correct orientation of the sensor? Don’t remember how it was before removing the control arm.

I hope you can give me some advice.
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      11-24-2019, 10:05 AM   #2
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So here is my new issue

I was checking my front suspension bushings and wanted to tighten all parts when car was on the ground. But I removed left front lower control arm to be sure if it was still in good shape (car pulls to left or right itself at low speed on uneven roads).
It was still good, so put everything back in order, but now my xenons are too high. I had to manipulate the sensor when removing control arm and I know that the issue comes from there, but I would like to know:
1) Is it necessary jack up the car again or can I calibrate it via INPA?
2) if I need to jack it up, how do I know the correct orientation of the sensor? Don’t remember how it was before removing the control arm.

I hope you can give me some advice.
U problem put the sensor arm on backwards so it can't fully adjust itself. I did this recently when changing arm, it would go left to right fine but my aim was very poor.
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      11-24-2019, 10:31 AM   #3
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U problem put the sensor arm on backwards so it can't fully adjust itself. I did this recently when changing arm, it would go left to right fine but my aim was very poor.
+1 I had the same issue. Just unbolt and swing the arm the other way and bolt back - you'll see it can be installed in two ways.
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      11-24-2019, 02:50 PM   #4
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Thanks. I'll do it today. I also found this picture (didn't see it yesterday) of the correct position of the sensor. Here is the link if someone has the same problem.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...23&postcount=8
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