Airmatic compressor failure
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Airmatic compressor failure
This seems to be the week for my 2011 E550 to need attention. I got an Airmatic "Malfunction" indicaton this afternoon which didn't clear. I was able to drive the car to the dealer who diagnosed it as a failed compressor. Parts on order now, but I'm driving a 2012 E350 loaner. The compressor may have to be shipped from Germany as there is no stock in the area for the part. In any event, the E350 is not a bad ride for the short term.
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This seems to be the week for my 2011 E550 to need attention. I got an Airmatic "Malfunction" indicaton this afternoon which didn't clear. I was able to drive the car to the dealer who diagnosed it as a failed compressor. Parts on order now, but I'm driving a 2012 E350 loaner. The compressor may have to be shipped from Germany as there is no stock in the area for the part. In any event, the E350 is not a bad ride for the short term.
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I'm not certain. The malfunction first showed up last October, but was cleared without a cause determined. The part finally failed today. Time to think about my next ride. I'm going to order a 2013 BlueTec E350 for delivery in November.
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Repairs were completed today. The following items were replaced:
220-327-00-00 LINE
002-542-72-19 RELAY
000000-004215 FUSE LINK
212-320-04-04 COMPRESSOR
212-540-63-50 FUSE BOX
Stored code was C156C00 (COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY IS NOT LEAKTIGHT)
220-327-00-00 LINE
002-542-72-19 RELAY
000000-004215 FUSE LINK
212-320-04-04 COMPRESSOR
212-540-63-50 FUSE BOX
Stored code was C156C00 (COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY IS NOT LEAKTIGHT)
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wonder what the tab on that would have been.......
had some air baffles replaced once on an E63......
they said the job would have been a couple thousand.....lol.......
but it was under warrenty
had some air baffles replaced once on an E63......
they said the job would have been a couple thousand.....lol.......
but it was under warrenty
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I didn't ask, but I bet that it would have been more than $700. The rotors that I got replaced would have been around $600 installed, the wood trim replacement was scoped at $3000. So, I received $4300+ warranty this week. The wood trim repair was flawless. I didn't realize how much the wood had lightened in the 20 months that I had the car. I understand that there were a substantial number of vehicles that had to be repaired (all with burl walnut trim) of 2010 through a portion of 2011.
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I didn't ask, but I bet that it would have been more than $700. The rotors that I got replaced would have been around $600 installed, the wood trim replacement was scoped at $3000. So, I received $4300+ warranty this week. The wood trim repair was flawless. I didn't realize how much the wood had lightened in the 20 months that I had the car. I understand that there were a substantial number of vehicles that had to be repaired (all with burl walnut trim) of 2010 through a portion of 2011.
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6/23/10. The Dealer has the VIN range of all affected vehicles for the fading wood.
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Well, here we go again with concerns with the airmatic system. My 2012 E550 will be arrive the first week of April. I want the new engine but have been watching very closely over the last few months re comments and problems with this system. I have rolled the dice and ordered one. Everyone loves the ride but I have my fingers crossed the 2012 will have the problems fixed.
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When the system works, it's great. However, the failure modes of this system leave a lot to be desired. If a fuse blows for the compressor, a power cable chafes to cause a short circuit, one of the air struts develops a leak, then you are a prime candidate for a flatbed haul into the shop. A much better approach is the one the Cadillac uses with a magentic fluid that can dynamically be modulated to change the ride and handling characteristics. My Volvo wagon years ago had a self leveling hydraulic shock system that would correct the ride height just by driving it. I'll never again get a vehicle with Airmatic suspension system.
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