Can a W220 be converted to regular suspension?
Many W220 owners love their S-Class but hate the air suspension problems. That’s why they end up converting their S430/S500/S600/S55 to regular suspension by removing the air suspension completely. It makes sense to convert an S-Class to springs if you have a high mileage car or if different air suspension components keep failing.
Is the air suspension in Mercedes Benz good?
The air suspension in Mercedes-Benz cars can react in the same way, and it’s capable of changing the ride height and damping stiffness. The Airmatic ride quality is indeed very good.
Is the Mercedes Benz W220 ride quality good?
The Airmatic ride quality is indeed very good. Instead of traditional coil springs and dampers, the Mercedes-Benz W220 is fitted with four Airmatic struts, which are air springs and dampers integrated into single units. In my opinion, the Airmatic is not unreliable, but it is significantly more complex than traditional suspension.
Why does the Mercedes-Benz W220 have a leaking air pump?
Driving with air leaks will prematurely kill the air pump because then it has to turn on more often to replace the escaping air. If you are going to buy a car that has a leaking system, expect the air pump to be on its way out too. The Mercedes-Benz W220 may be equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Active Body Control (ABC).
Are there any problems with the W220 Airmatic suspension?
W220 Airmatic valve block problems have a tendency to occur, but drivers often misidentify this issue as air suspension damage. One of the side-effects of Airmatic valve block is that the vehicle does not maintain its height.
Are there any problems with Mercedes air suspension?
Mercedes Airmatic Suspension Problem no.2 – Mercedes Compressor: The compressor is responsible for pumping the air suspension bags with air and can sometimes get airflow blockages; lose desired pressure required to maintain air suspension, or the compressor may fail altogether.
Are there replacement parts for Mercedes Benz W220?
Suncore Industries carries a full line of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the W220. Complete conversion kits are also available for those that no longer want air suspension and prefer standard struts & coil spring suspension.
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.