AirMatic Noise
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1998 E320 Wagon, 2003 W211 E500, 2003 W211 E500, 1999 W210 E55 AMG
AirMatic Noise
I've been chasing a vibration from the Airmatic pump area when it's on. Became noticeable after I changed out the LF height sensor. Car is vibration free when the pump's not pumping. Tightened everything down, changed out the isolation grommits, still vibrates.
Car rides great, is level all around, appears to raise and lower correctly, no codes.
I thought it may be a clogged Airmatic air filter. Can anyone comment?
Car rides great, is level all around, appears to raise and lower correctly, no codes.
I thought it may be a clogged Airmatic air filter. Can anyone comment?
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1998 E320 Wagon, 2003 W211 E500, 2003 W211 E500, 1999 W210 E55 AMG
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: L.A., Moscow, NYC, San Diego, Baja
1998 E320 Wagon, 2003 W211 E500, 2003 W211 E500, 1999 W210 E55 AMG
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Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 248
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From: L.A., Moscow, NYC, San Diego, Baja
1998 E320 Wagon, 2003 W211 E500, 2003 W211 E500, 1999 W210 E55 AMG
Followed good advice on this forum. After finally breaking down and buying a floor jack and stands combo (good value at Autozone) so the old bod wouldn't tweak, laid down a moving blanket, and crawled down again for a 2nd look at the Airmatic compressor. Dropped the compressor to check the mounting bracket as there were reports of defect. The isolation spring system was installed shoddy, and the air filter hose had cracks taped over. Set it up correctly and it's now silent as my cat's fart. 2nd jack stand came in handy as support for the compressor upon reinstall.
Moral of the story...In spite of receipts that indicate the car had been serviced mostly at the dealership, shoddy work notwithstanding, and being a child of the '60's, inform yourself, and don't trust anyone!
Thanks everyone for the input!
Moral of the story...In spite of receipts that indicate the car had been serviced mostly at the dealership, shoddy work notwithstanding, and being a child of the '60's, inform yourself, and don't trust anyone!
Thanks everyone for the input!
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