Can a can scan be used on a Mercedes?
If a Mercedes comes in with a boatload of faults, most of which are somewhat connected, don’t be surprised when many faults disappear with just a small repair. Having a scanner available that is compatible with CAN systems will at least give you the code (s) that may be causing the problem.
Where are the air suspension sensors located on a Mercedes?
The two front level sensors are located at the air suspension struts. In some models, you will only find one sensor at the rear axle. In this case, it measures the position of the torsion bar which provides an average vehicle height for both rear wheels.
Is there a Mercedes scanner that can diagnose ABS?
If you have a Mercedes W208 CLK 1998-2002 and W210 E-Class 1996-2002, you should really consider this scanner. It comes with the 38-pin connector. iCarsoft and most scanners on this list can not diagnose transmission, ABS, airbag, A/C and other systems because they don’t come with 38-pin connector.
Which is the best Bluetooth diagnostic scanner for Mercedes Benz?
This is OBD II Bluetooth scanner you use with your Android device. It will read generic and also manufacturer specific trouble codes. Requires that you install an app on your phone. We recommend Torque Pro app. Not only does it read the code but you can turn off the MIL, check engine light and get emission ready status.
The two front level sensors are located at the air suspension struts. In some models, you will only find one sensor at the rear axle. In this case, it measures the position of the torsion bar which provides an average vehicle height for both rear wheels.
How does Mercedes lowers the drops when parked?
Mercedes lowers drops on rear or front. When the car is parked the airmatic will try to level the car. It does this by discharging air from the airmatic suspension strut that is too high. Typically the car is leveled by lowering the one or two corners of the car that are too high.
Where are the Hall effect sensors on a Mercedes?
The cause of this problem is usually one of the level sensors. Each of these sensors has two hall effect sensors inside. The two front level sensors are located at the air suspension struts. In some models, you will only find one sensor at the rear axle.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Airmatic ride height sensor failure prone?
The valve blocks in W211/219 are not as failure prone as other Mercedes chassis where the solenoids are integrated such as W220/164. If you remove an airline from the valve block and observe aluminum pitting or oxidation, we would recommend replacement . Failures of the ride height sensors are sporadic.