How to replace the level control valve on your Airmatic?
The work here will be performed on a 2000 W220 S500. Other models may have the valve located in a different position with slightly different mounting. Most of the cautions and general principles will also apply to the W211 models with airmatic.
Why is my Airmatic not leveling my car?
Typically the car is leveled by lowering the one or two corners of the car that are too high. We also have seen cases when an incorrect installation of the level sensor caused the airmatic trying to level the car by increasing air pressure at certain strut, therefore, raising the car to the maximum setting.
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.
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.
The work here will be performed on a 2000 W220 S500. Other models may have the valve located in a different position with slightly different mounting. Most of the cautions and general principles will also apply to the W211 models with airmatic.
Where are the levels on a Mercedes Benz Airmatic system?
The levels sensors are mounted on a bracket near the upper control arms on the front of the vehicle. Each sensor is connected to a link rod attached directly to the upper control arm. The sensors produce a voltage that the Airmatic Control Module translates to axle height.
Typically the car is leveled by lowering the one or two corners of the car that are too high. We also have seen cases when an incorrect installation of the level sensor caused the airmatic trying to level the car by increasing air pressure at certain strut, therefore, raising the car to the maximum setting.
Is there a leak in my Airmatic suspension?
This system is no where near as complicated as the air suspension on my 300SEL 6.3 and way easier and cheaper to repair. Kent will show you how he found one very small leak in the front and a inconsistant leak in the rear of the airmatic suspension on a W220 S500.