Is the air suspension on my Mercedes E300 estate bad?
I have had this problem on a 2014 E300 estate as well. The car has been in to MB Watford three times now (for up to 5 days at a time). They claim to have fixed it but after a week it seems to be doing the same again – although now one side seems to be worse than then other.
What happens when one airbag leaks on a Mercedes?
When ONE air suspension (airbag) strut leaks your Mercedes-Benz will drop significantly on the corner with the leaking air suspension strut. At the air strut, there are also accelerometers whose main purpose is to determine road conditions.
What happens when Mercedes Benz air suspension stops working?
When they stop working the air suspension control unit may no longer be able to recognize the height of the car. Your Mercedes-Benz will greet you with a warning message on the dash related to the airmatic failure. The car height may be correct and the car still rides fine, it’s just that the computer doesn’t know that.
What to do if your air suspension drops?
Whilst the car was at the dealers I asked them to look at the rear suspension. They kept it overnight and then told me that it had dropped and they would replace both rear air springs. Had the car back for a few weeks since and it rides better, and keeps the height so looks like all fixed.
I have had this problem on a 2014 E300 estate as well. The car has been in to MB Watford three times now (for up to 5 days at a time). They claim to have fixed it but after a week it seems to be doing the same again – although now one side seems to be worse than then other.
Is the suspension air bag always on or off?
On the contrary, the suspension air bag runs constantly; unless turned off manually through a switch that is commonly located in the trunk of the vehicle. However, a suspension air bag that is active is a critical part of the drivability, especially on the rear end.
When ONE air suspension (airbag) strut leaks your Mercedes-Benz will drop significantly on the corner with the leaking air suspension strut. At the air strut, there are also accelerometers whose main purpose is to determine road conditions.
How does Mercedes air suspension work when parked?
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. The vehicle can’t level itself, and it continues releasing air from via the pressure release valve.