Gen1 R1S suspension question/issue

[Kachook]

In the last week, our ride has gone from bad on bumpy roads (normal) to outstandingly terrible. The vehicle nows sends everyone flying over every bump when inn auto setting and all-purpose mode. When I tried to lower it to low from auto, it says suspension is too hot. Then, when I am trying to make the car go higher while parked or stopped, it has a very difficult time and cannot make it all the way. It seems like the issue is more to the front as when I got out of the car in the garage yesterday in standard mode, the back is up high and the front is low. When I turn the steering wheel 70% in one direction I hear a weird sound (couldn't describe it - not really grinding, but something). It seems the biggest problem right now is that it cannot raise to the standard height setting or it takes multiple minutes to get there. Also, in the morning, when I drive out of the garage, it tells me that the suspension is raising and not to drive the car until it does. So, I wait a few minutes as it struggles and then just put it down to the low mode. I tried soft resets twice to see if it was just a computer issue to no avail. I just took the car in for some warning lights a month ago and don't feel like driving an hour plus to the service station again although I am pretty sure that will be my next step. Has anyone else had anything similar happen to them? The car has 25k miles on it. There are no active warning lights illuminated. Any thoughts?

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[elatrickWheels]

Sounds like one or more of your air suspension units is leaking. That happened to my R1S when it was brand new. File a service request and get them to take a look at it. It may be a repair covered by warranty.

 

[2kwik4u]

Sounds like one or more of your air suspension units is leaking. That happened to my R1S when it was brand new. File a service request and get them to take a look at it. It may be a repair covered by warranty.

I concur. Sounds like a leaky airspring or line in the front, and then an overworked compressor trying to keep up. Call service, setup an appointment. I would expect this to be a warrantable item.

 

[Kachook]

Update: I took it into Rivian this morning. They just completed the repairs under warranty and I will be picking it up tomorrow. Both air bladders in the front were leaking. Thanks everyone for the comments and the suggestions. Have a great weekend!

 

[Jonger1150]

Does it drive better than it did before the recent issue? You should have FireStone air bags now.

 

[the.phd]

Does it drive better than it did before the recent issue? You should have FireStone air bags now.

Is there a big difference in the original vs Firestone?

 

[Kachook]

Does it drive better than it did before the recent issue? You should have FireStone air bags now.

I think so but not sure if it is only in my head. Ultimately, I guess that is what matters the most even if a placebo effect.

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