Is the Mercedes-Benz W220 very stiff Airmatic?
Here’s a reminder / update: The car & history: 2004 S320L cdi, 128k gentle miles, well maintained, mine for past 3 years. Runs on OE 17” alloys with new Continental OE 225/55/17 97Y rated tyres (not XL) at correct pressures, no mods. Recent new front suspension arms, track control arms, wheel bearings, tracking perfect & drives straight.
What to do when your Airmatic suspension is stuck?
Press the “auto” button on the drivers side so make it “pop” out… do the same for the passenger side. 4. Press in the PASSENGER side “auto” button to make it press and stay in then do the same for the driver’s side “auto” button. If the suspension is stuck up because the systemn threw a code, this will clear the code.
What are the symptoms of a very stiff Airmatic?
Persisting Symptoms (despite the above): very stiff / almost non-existent damping at ALL 4 struts (as if defaulting to setting ‘4’ Safety Mode / hard compression & rebound?) even at very low speeds over ruts and ridges (Thump / Bounce, Ouch!). New Valve Block has made ZERO difference to the stiff, skateboard-like ride.
What are the most common Mercedes Benz air suspension problems?
Summary of the most common problems with Mercedes-Benz air suspension systems, DIY solutions are provided in the next section: Air suspension compressor Failed (Easy DIY repair, Average cost $200) The air suspension compressor does just that, generates compressed air. It fills up all the air struts, and it can fail.
Here’s a reminder / update: The car & history: 2004 S320L cdi, 128k gentle miles, well maintained, mine for past 3 years. Runs on OE 17” alloys with new Continental OE 225/55/17 97Y rated tyres (not XL) at correct pressures, no mods. Recent new front suspension arms, track control arms, wheel bearings, tracking perfect & drives straight.
Persisting Symptoms (despite the above): very stiff / almost non-existent damping at ALL 4 struts (as if defaulting to setting ‘4’ Safety Mode / hard compression & rebound?) even at very low speeds over ruts and ridges (Thump / Bounce, Ouch!). New Valve Block has made ZERO difference to the stiff, skateboard-like ride.
Press the “auto” button on the drivers side so make it “pop” out… do the same for the passenger side. 4. Press in the PASSENGER side “auto” button to make it press and stay in then do the same for the driver’s side “auto” button. If the suspension is stuck up because the systemn threw a code, this will clear the code.
Why are the Airmatic struts on my car not working?
There are several possible causes for your problem. Unfortunately, the most likely cause is fairly expensive – the airmatic struts are expected service items. That is, they don’t last forever. The failure is usually a split in the fabric and rubber diaphragm inside the strut.
There are several possible causes for your problem. Unfortunately, the most likely cause is fairly expensive – the airmatic struts are expected service items. That is, they don’t last forever. The failure is usually a split in the fabric and rubber diaphragm inside the strut.
How does air suspension work on Mercedes’s class?
Mercedes-Benz with airmatic suspension tries to self-level when parked but they end up completely lowering to the ground. In our case, the S-Class would raise to normal height when the car started. The airmatic suspension would normally work for the rest of the trip.