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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 01:10 PM
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Stop Car Too low

Is there any way to raise my E500 airmatic without starting it. the car won’t start and I need to get it towed
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 02:10 PM
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Turn the key to position two and hit the button
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 04:40 PM
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I don't have button my car, but accidentally found that when you remove the chassis relay at the front SAM ja and jump the relay pins 30 and 87, it starts the pump and raises the suspension to correct height. However, I don't know will it set any codes doing like that, but electrics on my car are a big mess so I didn't really care (can't turn the key, EIS has some issue).

It's the smaller relay next to that amber switch:



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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hiltsjr42
Is there any way to raise my E500 airmatic without starting it. the car won’t start and I need to get it towed
Upon talking with Insurance company tell them your car is sitting low, request they provide a tow company that will have a "toe dolly"under the wheels/car. It wouldn't be the first time they had to move a vehicle in that position.
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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks reply’s I ended up finding a towing company.
they were able to get it on and off the truck no problem. Posted a video below showing how low the car was
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