How do you test air struts?
How do you know if your system is Air Ride Suspension working or has no issues:
- The car is simply in the position it should be.
- Spray the rubber boots with a soapy water mix; if it bubbles anywhere you have a leak.
- Also spray fittings, if you see bubbles this too is an indication of leaking.
What are the problems with Mercedes Benz Airmatic suspensions?
Air can potentially leak back into the compressor and cause internal damage to the compressor itself. This will impede the quality of journey and also the suspension elevation of the vehicle.
Why is my Airmatic air suspension strut not working?
Sometimes the culprit is the actual Airmatic air suspension strut itself that is the problem. It may fail as soon as it is installed as a result of incorrect installation or it may be as a result of a faulty factory part. The air shock may also malfunction during wear-and-tear or an inability to retain the air being pumped from the compressor.
Can a W220 Airmatic valve block cause suspension damage?
Air can potentially leak back into the compressor and cause internal damage to the compressor itself. This will impede the quality of journey and also the suspension elevation of the vehicle. W220 Airmatic valve block problems have a tendency to occur, but drivers often misidentify this issue as air suspension damage.
How can I tell if my air suspension is at fault?
If the compressor is the issue, it is one of the most expensive repairs in the air suspension system. The main sign that the compressor is at fault is the whole vehicle is lowered and does not initiate any raise whatsoever. Air can potentially leak back into the compressor and cause internal damage to the compressor itself.
Air can potentially leak back into the compressor and cause internal damage to the compressor itself. This will impede the quality of journey and also the suspension elevation of the vehicle.
How does the Airmatic work when the car is parked?
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 air suspension raise when I drive?
If the strut is moving up and down too frequently during driving the airmatic may raise the vehicle as it things that the road conditions are rough. When the accelerometer fail they generate fault codes C1123 or C1121. They also can cause the vehicle to raise to the highest setting when they malfunction.
What should I do if my air suspension doesn’t work?
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. If the car drops over the next few days, the air suspension may not work to airlift the car. “AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW!” This message may be scary. Don’t panic!