Why is my Mercedes Benz W211 Airmatic not working?
If your vehicle still lowers overnight and you have checked all of the above suggestions and still haven’t found any leaks, then a stuck open solenoid is most likely the culprit. Follow the tubing providing air to the strut or spring and inspect each solenoid, or use a STAR diagnostic module to test them electronically.
How does the Mercedes Airmatic control unit work?
-Car lowers overnight, not always. -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.
Why does my car keep saying AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP?
It could also be that there is a discontinuity problem with any of the air suspensions components. This will difficult to track down without a scanner. If you get the AIRMATIC Visit Workshop message, your car may still drive but do get it checked out as soon as possible.
What kind of air suspension does a Mercedes Benz W211 have?
The first step you should take when diagnosing your Airmatic woes is to determine which type of air ride you have. The W211 chassis was manufactured with two different types of air suspension, the standard four corner Airmatic, and the rear air leveling, common in Wagon models.
When did the Mercedes Benz Airmatic system come out?
The system employs electronically controlled air springs that provide an ideal balance of ride comfort and handling. The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension system was introduced in 1999 on the S-Class and has subsequently been used on the E-Class and most of the automaker’s SUVs.
How to troubleshoot Mercedes Airmatic suspension using icarsoft MB II?
The iCarsoft MB II can read the fault codes and erase it but can not perform any further airmatic tests or troubleshooting. In this tutorial, we use Autel MaxiDAS DS708. It can read and clear codes for all systems on Mercedes-Benz cars.
It could also be that there is a discontinuity problem with any of the air suspensions components. This will difficult to track down without a scanner. If you get the AIRMATIC Visit Workshop message, your car may still drive but do get it checked out as soon as possible.
Can a pneumatic test be done on Airmatic suspension?
It also can carry pneumatic test if you need to test the airmatic systems including air compressor or the pressure release valve. These test can be performed on most Mercedes-Benz equipped with airmatic suspension such as: