2001 BMW X5 Electrical + Suspension

TAIMUR-KHANX5

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2001 BMW X5
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
137,000 MILES

2001 x5 4.4 - saw that car suspension was not level; drivers side was stooped very low and passenger side had a very clear and measurable height difference between tire and fender.
Unlocked car and immediately heard a sound (which I believe was the self adjusting suspension) and suspension was level again without even me starting the car.
Put key in ignition (all starter lights and interior lights come one) - when I tried to start the car would not crank? What do you think happened?

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DOCHAGERTY

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From the description it could be a dead battery. The self leveling has a leak somewhere.

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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 AT 11:39 AM

TAIMUR-KHANX5

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Thanks - discovered how battery died. The blower resister was faulty i.E. Kept the blower on and eventually killed the battery.
The self-adjusting suspension air bag has a leak. Car now continues to stoop on driver side. Sometimes it levels up. How expensive is this repair. Is there a cheaper alternative to fix the leak? Or replace the bags (is that correct)?