xc90 2006 suspension level sonsor location

mjl99 · Post by **mjl99** » 07 Apr 2009, 21:19

I was wondering if anyone knew where the level sensor is located. I was thinking about lowering. Can I adjust the rear and change the front springs? I am only considering 20-30mm. The lowering kits I see are only offered for xc90s without the automatic leveling system.

Thanks,

Mike

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 07 Apr 2009, 22:22

I believe your car has to tip 45 degrees before the shut-off valve stops gas from leaving your gas tank (a safety measure if you're even in an accident w/ roll-over. Therefore, lowering your car should not have any impact on your level sensor.

mjl99 · Post by **mjl99** » 07 Apr 2009, 22:33

Thanks for your reply MadeInJapan. The level sensor is for keeping the rear up when weight is added. This was a feature with a v8 7 passenger.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 08 Apr 2009, 04:47

Okay- we're talking about 2 different things then- part of the Nivomat rear shocks or self-leveling shocks. I have not idea then- Hopefully someone will chime in.

mjl99 · Post by **mjl99** » 14 Apr 2009, 13:51

I have done some reading and it seems that the rear shocks may be Nivamat self leveling shocks. I saw somewhere that they sold a level sensor. That is what got me thinking about lowering. If they are Nivamats is there a way to adjust the ride hight?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Apr 2009, 15:09

I'm not sure but I'm thinking that different, shorter springs will do it- Nivomat or not. You need to ask some other XC90 AWD members to confirm this. If you get on luck here, try over on www.xc70.com I know it says it's an xc70 forum but there are many xc90 owners there in the know as well.