Why is my Airmatic relay not working properly?
The relay is a switch that controls electronic circuits by opening and closing circuits within your compressor. Sometimes it fails as a result of over-extended periods of engagement with the compressor. Your mechanic will help you to identify where the Airmatic relay location is if you are want to change it.
What happens when the Airmatic pump is not working?
The AirMatic pump is a specialized part that pumps air into the suspension, and when it isn’t working properly, it can cause serious issues with your car’s functionality. Q: What does a relay do for the system? A: Your air suspension utilizes a relay to turn the AirMatic pump on and off.
What to do if Airmatic system fails in Mercedes Benz?
However, if you have some experience, some of the methods listed below can be useful to troubleshoot your issue: Inspect the AirMatic relay in the engine compartment’s main fuel box. Inspect the fuse for the air suspension compressor. If fuse regularly blows, purchase and install a new relay.
Why is my Airmatic air suspension strut not working?
Sometimes the culprit is the actual Airmatic air suspension strut itself that is the problem. It may fail as soon as it is installed as a result of incorrect installation or it may be as a result of a faulty factory part. The air shock may also malfunction during wear-and-tear or an inability to retain the air being pumped from the compressor.
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.
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 my Mercedes Benz Airmatic suspension stuck up?
Another possible (but less likely) cause could be a failed solenoid air valve in the Airmatic valve block that simply isn’t sending air to the strut. Another less likely cause could be that a level sensor, or its mounting, or its linkage has failed.
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.