Why did my electric air pump stop working?
An air compressor problem could stem from one of many issues, such as an air leak, an oil leak or a broken part. In some cases, you might have insufficient pressurization or air flow. In other cases, the compressor might fail to start up or stop running as prompted.
Why does the fuse keep blowing on my air compressor?
If the air suspension compressor is kept engaged for too long, it can get damaged. There is the chance of a blown fuse for the air compressor pump. You can replace the fuse with a new one but if it keeps on blowing you have another issue, usually pointing at the air compressor pump / motor.
What to do if there is no power to the air suspension pump?
If there is no power going to the air suspension compressor, check the air suspension fuse and relay. Here is a picture that shows no power to the air suspension pump. The next step would be to use a professional diagnostic scanner such as the iCarsoft MB II to check the fault codes for the Air Suspension Control Unit.
Where is the fuse for the air suspension compressor?
Also, check the fuse for the air suspension compressor. On the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the fuse box that contains the air suspension compressor relay and fuse are located on the right (passenger side) of the engine. Look at the 40 AMP fuse F32, make sure that it is not blown.
What should the fuse look like on Mercedes Benz air suspension?
Procedures are similar for other Mercedes-Benz with air suspension, but the location of the relay and fuse may change. In this S-Class W220, the air compressor motor /pump is protected by Fuse 32, which is a MaxiFuse 40 Amp. Here is what a good fuse should look like.
If the air suspension compressor is kept engaged for too long, it can get damaged. There is the chance of a blown fuse for the air compressor pump. You can replace the fuse with a new one but if it keeps on blowing you have another issue, usually pointing at the air compressor pump / motor.
Also, check the fuse for the air suspension compressor. On the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the fuse box that contains the air suspension compressor relay and fuse are located on the right (passenger side) of the engine. Look at the 40 AMP fuse F32, make sure that it is not blown.
If there is no power going to the air suspension compressor, check the air suspension fuse and relay. Here is a picture that shows no power to the air suspension pump. The next step would be to use a professional diagnostic scanner such as the iCarsoft MB II to check the fault codes for the Air Suspension Control Unit.
Procedures are similar for other Mercedes-Benz with air suspension, but the location of the relay and fuse may change. In this S-Class W220, the air compressor motor /pump is protected by Fuse 32, which is a MaxiFuse 40 Amp. Here is what a good fuse should look like.