How to lower Mercedes Benz with an Airmatic air suspension?
The OBD2 module for the Airmatic active suspension for Mercedes-Benz is an alternative to the traditional method of lowering the suspension. Typically the traditional method would involve many hours and lots of cash spent at a mechanics, physically lowering the suspension.
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.
Is there a way to lower the air suspension?
The module lowering option is a great way to go for those who want the peace of mind that an ‘official’ part offers. The module lowering system is designed for those who want a system which communicates happily with the rest of the well-designed Airmatic suspension system: making good use of the self-levelling features and the ADS.
How does the Mercedes Benz Airmatic control unit work?
You Mercedes-Benz airmatic control unit will calibrate vehicle height. It does this so that the one corner of the car is not sitting too low or too high compared to the rest of the car. When the level sensors are damaged they can throw off the calibration procedure.
How does the Mercedes-Benz Airmatic suspension work?
The suspension is also adaptive and automatically switches the damping profile to Sport 1 above 100 mph. The compressor provides the system pressure for raising the vehicle as well as a pressure relief valve for lowering it. The compressor relay is responsible for starting and stopping the compressor.
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.
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.
Why is one side of my car lower than the other?
When one side of the rear is lower than the other, this typically is an airbag failure. To determine if one side is lower, raise the vehicle to the highest setting and the lower it. From there, measure the ride height at each corner of the vehicle and record.