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Old 10-21-2011, 12:39 PM
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Airmatic failing?

I got the Visit Workshop Malfunction message this morning while driving.

But once I got to where I was going and stopped, the malfunction disappeared.

Is this a sign that the Airmatic is beginning to fail? What is likely failing at this point?
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I'm guessing it came because it took too long for the compressor to reach sufficient pressure. You cannot have a big leak, then it would be a worn out compressor. But a worn out compressor often comes from a small leak somewhere in the system (valves or air springs). I think you should at least have the suspension checked with Star.
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Thanks. Will take it out now and see if it's doing the same thing or not, but will schedule to have it looked at right away.

BTW, it didn't look at all low anywhere around the car.

Really hoping to do the airmatic to coilover conversion sooner now, than later.
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Really hoping to do the airmatic to coilover conversion sooner now, than later.
Haha was just about to say now is your chance to do the conversion!
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In flat surface during parking it is not sagging but in rough and little bit uproad rear passenger side just sag little. When i open the door it rise maybe it is self lowering. I will attach picture(it is not to much noticable but i can see the differences and how it rises) thanks

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