What kind of air suspension does Mercedes Benz W164 have?
The W164 has two Airmatic systems — the standard Airmatic and Airmatic with the Active Dampening System (ADS). The good news is that the air springs can be replaced independently from the struts in the front. The driver can adjust the system, but the air suspension module that looks at data from various modules also adjusts it.
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 causes a problem in an air suspension system?
The compressed air within an air suspension system contains moisture that can accumulate and lead to severe damage. This issue is caused by a malfunctioning air dryer assembly, a part designed to remove moisture from the compressed air.
What’s the quickest way to fix air suspension?
The quickest and easiest way to fix these common air suspension problems is to have the system repaired or parts replaced as soon as you notice any of the issues above. This helps to prevent complete system failure.
The W164 has two Airmatic systems — the standard Airmatic and Airmatic with the Active Dampening System (ADS). The good news is that the air springs can be replaced independently from the struts in the front. The driver can adjust the system, but the air suspension module that looks at data from various modules also adjusts it.
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 should I do if my air suspension doesn’t work?
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. If the car drops over the next few days, the air suspension may not work to airlift the car. “AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW!” This message may be scary. Don’t panic!
Why does my air suspension rise when I start my car?
It rises again once the car is started. This is a normal phenomenon with the Mercedes air suspension, where it tends to relieve some pressure on the suspension components and settles it to a certain extent. When the car is started the Mercedes air suspension tends to rise in order to compensate for the added weight.