Air suspension collapse
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2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Air suspension collapse
Walked up to my E500 Wagon this morning and noticed the front right was down on the bump stops. There was a "too low" warning light but the car pumped itself up. I notice there is a strange whistling noise from the front too.
I'll take it to the dealer but it is Saturday and there won't be any techs around.
Any idea what would be required to fix it? Big job, little job?
I'll take it to the dealer but it is Saturday and there won't be any techs around.
Any idea what would be required to fix it? Big job, little job?
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2006 Mercedes Benz E350
Walked up to my E500 Wagon this morning and noticed the front right was down on the bump stops. There was a "too low" warning light but the car pumped itself up. I notice there is a strange whistling noise from the front too.
I'll take it to the dealer but it is Saturday and there won't be any techs around.
Any idea what would be required to fix it? Big job, little job?
I'll take it to the dealer but it is Saturday and there won't be any techs around.
Any idea what would be required to fix it? Big job, little job?
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2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Thanks - I just dropped it at the shop and got a loan car for a couple of days.
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
My car is currently in the shop with the same symptoms (low right front, with squeaking)...it has been diagnosed as blown airmatic strut. About 2 months out of factory original warranty-SO GLAD i have pre-owned coverage, once again!
gOOD LUCK!
gOOD LUCK!
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From: Chicago, IL
2003 E500 Sport, 1999 ML430 & Regal 402 Commodore
Just bought an 03 500 & in 3 days; drivers seat control, heater valve & now airmatic have failed!!! All this on a car that has 44k on the clock!
I have repaired the seat control (loose connection). Replaced the control valve ($40 & 1 hour in the garage), but I'm concerned about the airmatic.
I was pulling out of the garage when it failed. Same symtoms hissing noise from right wheel well, wouldn't pump up & finally the "car too low" signal. Any advise before I start digging into this new project?
Thanks...
I have repaired the seat control (loose connection). Replaced the control valve ($40 & 1 hour in the garage), but I'm concerned about the airmatic.
I was pulling out of the garage when it failed. Same symtoms hissing noise from right wheel well, wouldn't pump up & finally the "car too low" signal. Any advise before I start digging into this new project?
Thanks...
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Just bought an 03 500 & in 3 days; drivers seat control, heater valve & now airmatic have failed!!! All this on a car that has 44k on the clock!
I have repaired the seat control (loose connection). Replaced the control valve ($40 & 1 hour in the garage), but I'm concerned about the airmatic.
I was pulling out of the garage when it failed. Same symtoms hissing noise from right wheel well, wouldn't pump up & finally the "car too low" signal. Any advise before I start digging into this new project?
Thanks...
I have repaired the seat control (loose connection). Replaced the control valve ($40 & 1 hour in the garage), but I'm concerned about the airmatic.
I was pulling out of the garage when it failed. Same symtoms hissing noise from right wheel well, wouldn't pump up & finally the "car too low" signal. Any advise before I start digging into this new project?
Thanks...
No advice for you other than to get an aftermarket extended warranty. The '03's are infamous for problems.
Good luck with her.
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2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
We got the car back yesterday and the dealer called to say that although the car is 6 months out of warranty, the repair cost will be met by the factory and the dealer splitting the cost. And I didn't even ask!
Great service from BEA Motors, Adelaide.
Great service from BEA Motors, Adelaide.
