Driver side sagging
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Hey guys, I have an 03 E500 with 130,000 miles, which I lowered with links by about 1" all around. When I was heading home from class all of a sudden I felt the car get stiffer and I was scraping every bump. Upon inspection I saw that the driver side was lower than the passenger side; I mean low as in the fenders are covering the tires. I have no idea what could've caused that. Maybe the Arimatic suspension went out on only the drivers side? Which I don't think, because even then I would've gotten the "Stop, Car too low" message. Hopefully you guys can help me out, any input would be appreciated.
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Sorry I forgot to say this,
I've had the links installed for about a month now, they've given me no problems at all. the ride height was always consistent until today
I've had the links installed for about a month now, they've given me no problems at all. the ride height was always consistent until today
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jandmtv, That's what i'm thinking. Those links are attached pretty good, something must have hit it pretty hard? Ill have to check that. Thanks man
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I just read your op again, since you didn't get a car too low warning, it might be the ride height sensor that's gone out. You really should take the car to someone with star das to diagnose. But check for blown fuses in the usual areas just to be sure.
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I just got that warning this morning, after letting the car run the warning went away. Yeah, that may be it too. If only I knew somewhere I could take it to haha.
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I've concluded that the suspension height sensor is to blame. I took out the link and made it shorter, this in theory would raise the car; which it didn't. Has anyone had any issues with the sensor? I really hope its that haha.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171146877715?lpid=82I think I'll buy this one (if that is the problem with my car)
what do you guys think?
what do you guys think?