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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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Airmatic failure




Not much noticeable but the gap - probably bad struts






Dealer has not called, hope the don't try to blame the links. I did not have time to swap

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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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Yikes. Hopefully the links didn't have anything to do with it. Can't imagine the struts going bad already, probably a compressor.
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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Eeek.. Definitely not dabbling with links now...
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 12:27 AM
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Er?, where is the problem, I can see it in the pics?
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Dealer said there are still looking, want me to come in and drive with them. no mention of links, but no car yet.

We will see, I will try to get over today.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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I must be missing something here but what are we looking at in the pics?
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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I must be missing something here but what are we looking at in the pics?
Maybe that's why the dealer wants him to come and identify the problem

They can't see anything wrong either
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Best I can describe it, it is like a subframe crack or control arm is about to break.

compare the first picture in the post with the one below. In the 1st picture the car is in sport+ mode before putting on flatbed.

In the flatbed it looks normal because they tie it down and force the suspension down.

I have experienced both. But not discarting and would be very happy if there is nothing wrong with it.


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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 04:05 AM
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I don't think I understand this post, are we looking at a ride height issue, placement of Wheels in the Arches front to back what is the actual problem, is it noise when driving?
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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So it's basically a wild guess that Airmatic failed, this after installing aftermarket lowering links?
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 10:28 PM
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This worry is poorly explained. Airmatic failure is very noticeable with uneven ride height somewhere on the car. Down at one or another corner.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 01:42 AM
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Yes, I am sorry I can't modify the title. One of the struts has a leak, front right - dealer replaced.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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it was leaking but the ride height increased?
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by angeloxnet
it was leaking but the ride height increased?
That is what they said, and it was the left my bad, I guess the right is trying to compensate? idk.

Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -

My wife was a little upset!

Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended

1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body

Subtotal 2,764.39
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bartola
That is what they said, and it was the left my bad, I guess the right is trying to compensate? idk.

Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -

My wife was a little upset!

Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended

1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body

Subtotal 2,764.39
Sorry to see this. Maybe you should go home and hang low for a few days so nothing else happens to your cars......
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Originally Posted by bartola
That is what they said, and it was the left my bad, I guess the right is trying to compensate? idk.

Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -

My wife was a little upset!

Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended

1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body

Subtotal 2,764.39
Ouch! I did the same in my c250 estate a couple of months ago. Really nasty experience. I hit the poor creature fully broadside to the front of the car fortunately killing it. Have the shoulder in my freezer after a fellow motorist took the carcass away.......this being france it was not going to go to waste!

My bill inc tax was 820 euro. No painting was needed just replacement of the 3 grills, no plate and carrier, realignment of 1 headlamp unit and recalibration of the 360 camera after the grille replacement. In retrospect the car survived the impact amazingly well and i think slowed more than i realised with its collision protection system.

Not a good time for you hope your luck improves!
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