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Old 10-14-2018, 01:30 PM
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Airmatic Help Needed

My wife‘s 2011 GL550 is killing me. In the last year, an independent shop replaced the rear air bags and compressor. I personally changed the front air struts with Arnotts about 4 months ago. All was well until last week when I had to replace the a/c compressor and rotated the wheels. Since then, the airmatic has a leak. Specifically, there is asymmetric leakage affecting all 4 corners. The passenger front bottoms out. The driver front and passenger rear drop 1/2 the way, and the driver rear stays put. When I unlock the doors, the system uses the reserve to inflate and level the car. When on, there is no constant use of the compressor. I don‘t have a OBD reader, so I can‘t run the airmatic diagnostics. In addition, I have recently gotten ABS warnings and a noise from the passenger front wheel, which is likely a failing wheel bearing. I love this vehicle, but the maintenance is killing me. It only has 92K miles. Any thoughts appreciated.
Old 10-14-2018, 11:07 PM
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Your front pass leaks. Arnott has lifetime warranty. Check with soapy water the hose where it enters the top of the shock and if it doesn’t leak from there - replace shock. The other shocks are most likely alright.

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