Hi guys, I have the suspension malfunction light on and turn out that the actuator cracks due to some broken part from the shock as well. Given that I never choose the soft mode, do I really need the actuator?? can I switch it off ?? i.e. unhook it so that the malfunction light wont come on anymore. Please kindly advise on how I handle this problem going forward. What about changing to conventional suspension? any after market brands/ kits to recommend?? Cheers guys P.
There are plenty of threads on fixing the shocks and actuators, why not repair what is broken? If the shock needs a new gear on top, you can get replacements from Ricambi America. If the shock needs complete rebuilding, you can be them rebuilt by Bilstein USA for $100 each. And there is a guy than can often (but not in all cases) rebuild the actuator for reasonable prices (he is listed in the threads). In rare cases you may need to buy a new one, or find a working used one on Ebay.
Even in the firm mode, the shock actuators move the shock settings around based on speed (and maybe a few more parameters). However, a track trick is to the pull the actuators and then dial the shocks full counter clockwise, and use a plastic clamp to hold the shocks in the full firm direction.
Thanks what about changing the shock to after markets stuffs like Bilstein, Koni or Olhin?? Has anyone experienced that?
Though I do not have this problem (yet!), I am also considering having a permanent fixed hard mode and unhooking that yellow light off the dash. Eagerly awaiting the experts opinions. And guys, me and Pengster are located just a little far from you in good ol' USA where the re-builders/de-stickers of all things 355 abound. We envy you!
