Why is my e320 W211 estate not levelling?

Why is my e320 W211 estate not levelling?

The carpet needs to be removed frist , the fuses are under the carpet beside where the accetator pedal mounts . Thanks to all. Car is fixed. It was a levelling sensor apparently.

Why is my Mercedes 211 rear suspension not working?

The pipe pulls apart allowing air to escape which in turn causes air loss to the rear air cushions causing ride height problems.

Can a Mercedes E Class rear suspension be replaced?

If the air cushion is faulty, its not a nice job to replace as the whole rear suspension/axle/subframe has to be dropped as the new air cushion comes complete with a resevoir tank & pipework that feed over the top of the rear subframe. Its not the best of jobs to do & my guess is the dealer knows this & can’t face replacing it !

What kind of rear suspension do I Need?

I’d appreciate some advice on the (self levelling) rear suspension on a car I’ve just bought for my wife – a 2 year old 320cdi Sport Estate.

The carpet needs to be removed frist , the fuses are under the carpet beside where the accetator pedal mounts . Thanks to all. Car is fixed. It was a levelling sensor apparently.

How does the Mercedes Benz self leveling system work?

The Self-Leveling-System (SLS) adjusts the ride height of the rear end when it is loaded to keep the rear end at the proper riding level. The springs and the SLS maintain the unloaded height. The SLS maintains height when loaded by pressurizing the system which lifts the rear.

How does the self levling system work in a car?

First a little explanation of the Self-Levling-System suspension in the rear. The Self-Leveling-System (SLS) adjusts the ride height of the rear end when it is loaded to keep the rear end at the proper riding level. The springs and the SLS maintain the unloaded height.

What happens when a self leveling valve fails?

Leveling Valve failure – The rear settling or sagging after sitting for many hours, and in extreme cases the rear doesn’t rise when loaded. Accumulator failure – Rides bouncy and/or hard, rear bouncys like when you have bad shocks. Strut failure – Rides bouncy but not hard.

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