Autel - Airmatic Suspension - Calibration - Instruction?
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Autel - Airmatic Suspension - Calibration - Instruction?
2008 E550
Autel MS906TS
I have purchased an Autel MS906TS. It should be here in a couple of days. First thing that I want to do with it is re-calibrate my Airmatic suspension and perhaps change the ride height. Does anyone here have a step by step menu walk through to get to the calibration? Also, I do not have currently have WIS and my subscription to EPC has expired. Can someone post the Mercedes values for stock configuration?
Thanks.
Autel MS906TS
I have purchased an Autel MS906TS. It should be here in a couple of days. First thing that I want to do with it is re-calibrate my Airmatic suspension and perhaps change the ride height. Does anyone here have a step by step menu walk through to get to the calibration? Also, I do not have currently have WIS and my subscription to EPC has expired. Can someone post the Mercedes values for stock configuration?
Thanks.
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Don't open it.
It's my understanding that you will only be able to read current air suspension settings, but not alter them with any Autel system. Only the MB software can do what you are trying to do.
I have one of the $200-300 Autel systems and this is my experience.
If you have better info than I do, please share it. I'd like to be able to tweak the ride height of my E55 without having to take it to my MB specialist again.
It's my understanding that you will only be able to read current air suspension settings, but not alter them with any Autel system. Only the MB software can do what you are trying to do.
I have one of the $200-300 Autel systems and this is my experience.
If you have better info than I do, please share it. I'd like to be able to tweak the ride height of my E55 without having to take it to my MB specialist again.
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Also, I think the reason why the MS906TS is so expensive is because it's wireless and has all of the odd adapters for all of the other manufacturers, which is great if you own an auto repair shop. The underlying software is the same between your expensive unit and one that's a couple hundred bucks...from Autel.
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Also, I think the reason why the MS906TS is so expensive is because it's wireless and has all of the odd adapters for all of the other manufacturers, which is great if you own an auto repair shop. The underlying software is the same between your expensive unit and one that's a couple hundred bucks...from Autel.
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Thanks for the note. The MS906TS offers full bi-directional communication as well as TPMS reset / register. From bits and pieces that I have been able to gather from YT and various forum posts, the MS906TS should be able to communicate and calibrate the airmatic. Unfortunately, none of them are instructionally very great. I believe that I have an understanding of the basic procedure but it sure would be great if someone here knows it and could share their experience.
Setting the values is the key. All E55s have Airmatic suspension. If Autel could be used to lower the suspension via the calibration settings, it would have been mentioned by now.
When you see a photo/screenshot of MB Airmatic from an Autel device, that screen is just reading the values, not setting.
I really hope I'm wrong about this, but I don't think I am.
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Will you link the resource(s) that you found that illustrate that you can set Airmatic calibration settings (not just read them)?
Setting the values is the key. All E55s have Airmatic suspension. If Autel could be used to lower the suspension via the calibration settings, it would have been mentioned by now.
When you see a photo/screenshot of MB Airmatic from an Autel device, that screen is just reading the values, not setting.
I really hope I'm wrong about this, but I don't think I am.
Setting the values is the key. All E55s have Airmatic suspension. If Autel could be used to lower the suspension via the calibration settings, it would have been mentioned by now.
When you see a photo/screenshot of MB Airmatic from an Autel device, that screen is just reading the values, not setting.
I really hope I'm wrong about this, but I don't think I am.
Here is an example of a Autel (MaxiDAS) performing calibration and changing angles (foreign language but you can get the gist):
It is my belief that the MaxiSYS is a more advanced tool so if the MaxiDAS can do it, the MaxiSYS should too.
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The car in the video is a W218 CLS from 2011-2018. Similar to W212 E-class.
That's the generation of software after our cars (W211).
You can lower those W218/W212 cars using OBDII plugs off of Amazon.
That's the generation of software after our cars (W211).
You can lower those W218/W212 cars using OBDII plugs off of Amazon.
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See if your Autel has a simulation mode so you can step through the procedure before you actually connect to the car. The most critical thing is ensuring the voltage sensor values are within the max and min range and you have the inclination angles also within the maximum and minimum range.
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See if your Autel has a simulation mode so you can step through the procedure before you actually connect to the car. The most critical thing is ensuring the voltage sensor values are within the max and min range and you have the inclination angles also within the maximum and minimum range.
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Front inclination angles: 3.1 to 4.1 degrees. Inboard higher than outboard. Use nubs on rearward steel control arm. 3.1 low, 4.1 high.
Rear inclination angles: -0.9 to -1.5 degrees. Inboard lower than outboard. Use the rear axle half-shafts. -0.9 high, -1.5 low.
Sensor voltage values I do not recall. Will have to go into STAR/Xentry to find allowable values. Three ranges; one each for front sensors, one for rear sway bar sensor.
Inclinometer app on your cell phone will work. Ensure car is absolutely level with floor tiles, spacers, and square aluminum tubing with the inclinometer app. Roll car onto tiles and calibrate.
Rear inclination angles: -0.9 to -1.5 degrees. Inboard lower than outboard. Use the rear axle half-shafts. -0.9 high, -1.5 low.
Sensor voltage values I do not recall. Will have to go into STAR/Xentry to find allowable values. Three ranges; one each for front sensors, one for rear sway bar sensor.
Inclinometer app on your cell phone will work. Ensure car is absolutely level with floor tiles, spacers, and square aluminum tubing with the inclinometer app. Roll car onto tiles and calibrate.
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UPDATE
I figured out how to do it on my Autel! I’ll try to record a video today and share with you folks.
But the basic gist:
P.S. Sorry I am not attaching photos right now. I am on mobile, and photo upload process isn’t the best on here via mobile. I’ll do the video later and share!
But the basic gist:
- I did a scan of all the modules
- Found the module called AirMatic, clicked it
- Clicked the option called Special Functions
- Clicked the option called Initial start-up
- Clicked the option “initial start-up with manual settings input for new control module/Level Calibration”
- Read and understand the instructions, click OK
- This step shows the live voltage levels and gives the options to raise/lower each front corner and raise/lower the rear axle, these need to be within the accepted range mentioned previously. It is important because the next step will not work if these levels aren’t in range. Click OK.
- This is the last step where you put in the inclination levels that have been documented in the DIY Star sticky. I did 3.5, 3.5, -1.1, -1.1. Click OK.
P.S. Sorry I am not attaching photos right now. I am on mobile, and photo upload process isn’t the best on here via mobile. I’ll do the video later and share!
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I figured out how to do it on my Autel! I’ll try to record a video today and share with you folks.
But the basic gist:
P.S. Sorry I am not attaching photos right now. I am on mobile, and photo upload process isn’t the best on here via mobile. I’ll do the video later and share!
But the basic gist:
- I did a scan of all the modules
- Found the module called AirMatic, clicked it
- Clicked the option called Special Functions
- Clicked the option called Initial start-up
- Clicked the option “initial start-up with manual settings input for new control module/Level Calibration”
- Read and understand the instructions, click OK
- This step shows the live voltage levels and gives the options to raise/lower each front corner and raise/lower the rear axle, these need to be within the accepted range mentioned previously. It is important because the next step will not work if these levels aren’t in range. Click OK.
- This is the last step where you put in the inclination levels that have been documented in the DIY Star sticky. I did 3.5, 3.5, -1.1, -1.1. Click OK.
P.S. Sorry I am not attaching photos right now. I am on mobile, and photo upload process isn’t the best on here via mobile. I’ll do the video later and share!
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I just tried with my Autel MaxiCheck MX808 for a second time. I can get it into test mode where I can press a button on the tablet and inflate or deflate the bags, but I cannot store any new calibration settings.
Now I'm mad. I wonder if I could have found one that has the calibration function. I wonder if they have one for a couple hundred bucks. OP's unit is over $1,000 USD.
I guess it doesn't matter. My coilovers are supposed to be delivered on Monday 🤷♀️
Now I'm mad. I wonder if I could have found one that has the calibration function. I wonder if they have one for a couple hundred bucks. OP's unit is over $1,000 USD.
I guess it doesn't matter. My coilovers are supposed to be delivered on Monday 🤷♀️
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Will you link the resource(s) that you found that illustrate that you can set Airmatic calibration settings (not just read them)?
Setting the values is the key. All E55s have Airmatic suspension. If Autel could be used to lower the suspension via the calibration settings, it would have been mentioned by now.
When you see a photo/screenshot of MB Airmatic from an Autel device, that screen is just reading the values, not setting.
I really hope I'm wrong about this, but I don't think I am.
Setting the values is the key. All E55s have Airmatic suspension. If Autel could be used to lower the suspension via the calibration settings, it would have been mentioned by now.
When you see a photo/screenshot of MB Airmatic from an Autel device, that screen is just reading the values, not setting.
I really hope I'm wrong about this, but I don't think I am.
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I ordered the mx808 (just received), and I was limited in my functions and what I was able to control initially. After digging around and looking through all the features I realized it was missing several updates. Once I downloaded the new firmware (1 hr) and new updates Benz, it unlocked ALL features for calibration and manually inputing values each wheel height. Very convenient and saved me an unnecessary return. Unit is all you need and some once updated! Hope this helps
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UPDATE:
I want to report back that I updated my Autel MaxiCheck MX808 yesterday and was able to lower my W221 S63 (ABC) using my scanner.
I think the problem above where I reported that the functions were not available to me even though I was fully updated is that maybe higher-end models had the update and it's only just now tricking down to lower models like my MX808. Apparently some Foxwell scanners can do it, too:
I want to report back that I updated my Autel MaxiCheck MX808 yesterday and was able to lower my W221 S63 (ABC) using my scanner.
I think the problem above where I reported that the functions were not available to me even though I was fully updated is that maybe higher-end models had the update and it's only just now tricking down to lower models like my MX808. Apparently some Foxwell scanners can do it, too:
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@LanceA What does it tell you regarding the range you can set them at? I needed to stay within -3mm - +3mm , else it does not accept the calibration
I have a Autel MaxiPro MP808TS
I have a Autel MaxiPro MP808TS
