Airmatic Nightmare
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Airmatic Nightmare
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Where is location of rear airmatic leveling sensor?
I've replaced valve block, compressor, relay, fuse, front air shocks, and now rear air shocks. Although everything was working fine prior to replacing the rear air shocks (two weeks after installing front) now the car won't inflate rear airbag. I'm getting an Airmatic Malfunction on the dash and the compressor won't switch on. I'm hoping it's the senor. Any suggestions?
Would anybody here happen to know the part number for this sensor. I can't find one anywhere online, or where to buy for that matter.
As a side note, I had a full head of hair prior to this experience.
Thanks,
Gary
Where is location of rear airmatic leveling sensor?
I've replaced valve block, compressor, relay, fuse, front air shocks, and now rear air shocks. Although everything was working fine prior to replacing the rear air shocks (two weeks after installing front) now the car won't inflate rear airbag. I'm getting an Airmatic Malfunction on the dash and the compressor won't switch on. I'm hoping it's the senor. Any suggestions?
Would anybody here happen to know the part number for this sensor. I can't find one anywhere online, or where to buy for that matter.
As a side note, I had a full head of hair prior to this experience.
Thanks,
Gary
Last edited by Garcarcha; Jul 11, 2017 at 08:04 PM.
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I still have all the hair. 
You choose the route of dropping parts instead of troubleshooting.
Unfortunately with modern cars you can .... lose your hair this way.
You need to diagnose the system and recommended way is using SD.
When I had troubles years ago and good scanners were hard to find, I install pressure gauge on air line. That allow me to figure out all the problems.
Now you do have hard code or burned out compressor. When there are ways to do it oldfashion way, now is good time to buy good scanner.
You choose the route of dropping parts instead of troubleshooting.
Unfortunately with modern cars you can .... lose your hair this way.
You need to diagnose the system and recommended way is using SD.
When I had troubles years ago and good scanners were hard to find, I install pressure gauge on air line. That allow me to figure out all the problems.
Now you do have hard code or burned out compressor. When there are ways to do it oldfashion way, now is good time to buy good scanner.
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Rear sensor is in the center near the diff, on the rear subframe. It's only got one vs. the left/right setup in the front.
It won't cause your compressor to not turn on, you should have the car tested properly before you just launch more parts at it.
It won't cause your compressor to not turn on, you should have the car tested properly before you just launch more parts at it.
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Garcarcha,
PM me your email address and I can send you some troubleshooting info. Bottom line, however, is you need the proper diagnostic system; it will send you straight to the bad part and, in the long run, saves a crap-ton of money and aggravation.
PM me your email address and I can send you some troubleshooting info. Bottom line, however, is you need the proper diagnostic system; it will send you straight to the bad part and, in the long run, saves a crap-ton of money and aggravation.
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Thanks bbirdwell. I appreciate your efforts.
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I'm really surprised by some of the responses to my first request on MBWorld. I thought this was a forum where I could go to for help. How quick most are to "assume" and insult. No one is throwing parts at anything. In fact everything has been diagnosed along the way, with a scanner. A big thanks to bbirdwell for actually offering to help!
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I'm really surprised by some of the responses to my first request on MBWorld. I thought this was a forum where I could go to for help. How quick most are to "assume" and insult. No one is throwing parts at anything. In fact everything has been diagnosed along the way, with a scanner. A big thanks to bbirdwell for actually offering to help!
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Perhaps you shouldn't "assume" anything! I was asking for the location of the rear sensor not what you assumed I did or did not do. And for the record, my scanner didn't indicate most of what the professional scan did. Thanks for all of your expert advice and help.
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So now you blame us that we took your note about loosing hair seriously?
I think you've got much more help than we got paid for the advice, so who should be the one complaining?
Next time you think you have only 1 question - google it and end of the story.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rear...Xt2HmbnZsvWSM:
I think you've got much more help than we got paid for the advice, so who should be the one complaining?
Next time you think you have only 1 question - google it and end of the story.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rear...Xt2HmbnZsvWSM:
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So now you blame us that we took your note about loosing hair seriously?
I think you've got much more help than we got paid for the advice, so who should be the one complaining?
Next time you think you have only 1 question - google it and end of the story.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rear...Xt2HmbnZsvWSM:
I think you've got much more help than we got paid for the advice, so who should be the one complaining?
Next time you think you have only 1 question - google it and end of the story.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rear...Xt2HmbnZsvWSM:
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Thanks for all of your help and advice bbirdwell. I really appreciate it!!!!!!
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But I'm having fun watching you get kind of worked up over this. I'm bored at work and need to entertain myself somehow.
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Where is location of rear airmatic leveling sensor?
I've replaced valve block, compressor, relay, fuse, front air shocks, and now rear air shocks. Although everything was working fine prior to replacing the rear air shocks (two weeks after installing front) now the car won't inflate rear airbag. I'm getting an Airmatic Malfunction on the dash and the compressor won't switch on. I'm hoping it's the senor. Any suggestions?
Would anybody here happen to know the part number for this sensor. I can't find one anywhere online, or where to buy for that matter.
As a side note, I had a full head of hair prior to this experience.
Thanks,
Gary
Where is location of rear airmatic leveling sensor?
I've replaced valve block, compressor, relay, fuse, front air shocks, and now rear air shocks. Although everything was working fine prior to replacing the rear air shocks (two weeks after installing front) now the car won't inflate rear airbag. I'm getting an Airmatic Malfunction on the dash and the compressor won't switch on. I'm hoping it's the senor. Any suggestions?
Would anybody here happen to know the part number for this sensor. I can't find one anywhere online, or where to buy for that matter.
As a side note, I had a full head of hair prior to this experience.
Thanks,
Gary
Part number 0105427717
Location: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-location.html
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Garcarcha, if you've replaced multiple components in the suspension, especially ride height sensors, you're going to need to re-calibrate your suspension. To do that you are going to need access to a STAR diagnostic system and download an inclinometer app to your cell phone. Plan on about an hour to re-calibrate but it is not difficult at all.
See here for info:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post6862688
See here for info:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post6862688
