The airmatic compressor filter installed in reverse position
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Yes. That might have been the problem.
Any competent mechanic can replace the struts and and air springs.
But reading the codes for the air compressor abd valve block is a little tricker. Plus if he realised the filter was facing the wrong way...He should have known that it would be contaminated so I don't understand why he didn't recommend replacing it right away.
A indy who works only on mercedes is usually better. But also still pricey. It's best to shop around.
Any competent mechanic can replace the struts and and air springs.
But reading the codes for the air compressor abd valve block is a little tricker. Plus if he realised the filter was facing the wrong way...He should have known that it would be contaminated so I don't understand why he didn't recommend replacing it right away.
A indy who works only on mercedes is usually better. But also still pricey. It's best to shop around.
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Our Mercedes mechanic while replacing air matic block valve assembly noticed that airmatic compressor filter was installed in reverse direction resulting dusty air not being able to filtered out. As a result internal component may have damaged. Still give malfunction codes. He thinks the air filter was installed wrong in the factory by Mercedes.
I brought the car to Mercedes dealership for further investigation explaining them what I was told by other Mercedes mechanic. Car is still in the shop.
What are my chance to have Mercedes bear the cost of repair when the part was installed wrong by them?
How do I contact Mercedes to file complaints?
I brought the car to Mercedes dealership for further investigation explaining them what I was told by other Mercedes mechanic. Car is still in the shop.
What are my chance to have Mercedes bear the cost of repair when the part was installed wrong by them?
How do I contact Mercedes to file complaints?
Hey I believe the reason that the mechanic said that the filter was installed wrong is because the filter has an arrow. On my e55 I noticed that the filter arrow was not pointing in the direction of airflow to the compressor like one would think. Mine was like yours I believe and the arrow was pointing in the opposite direction of air flow. I have no idea which way is correct. I know this post is fairly old but I guess I was hoping you found an answer. It doesn’t make sense to me.
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Older post, but unless OP is the original owner and can document that nothing has been done to the compressor, he has no case. Even then it’s a case that favors Mercedes position.
its probable that the oil in the system is from the new compressor.
its probable that the oil in the system is from the new compressor.
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The notion of a filter installed incorrectly at the factory is ridiculous and is indicative of what you can face working with independent mechanics who so very often don’t know what they’re doing but are big with conspiracy theories.
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Truth be told, while it seems like a lot, it's only equal to the depreciation over that time period. It's not that much per mile. I've spent $8K in insurance.
You'd have had to pay me more than $15K to drive a Sienna that distance. I had one and hated driving it. I still love driving the GL. As alx posted once, that truck ages well. The turning point was when I went off road, and I realized just how capable the thing is.
The cats are going out, but thankfully I'm leaving Cali soon and can have cheap aftermarket cats put in.
I probably would have been happier overall with a F150, but what's done is done.
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Valid points Eric. I’ve spent about 6-7k in parts on my two GL450s over the course of the last three years and depreciation is near flat....bought both at less than 10k and will drive them into the ground.
OTOH I lost about $40k in Mx, depreciation and insurance over two years running a Yukon XL Denali.
curious - what’s your new handle gonna be when you leave CA ?
OTOH I lost about $40k in Mx, depreciation and insurance over two years running a Yukon XL Denali.
curious - what’s your new handle gonna be when you leave CA ?
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Valid points Eric. I’ve spent about 6-7k in parts on my two GL450s over the course of the last three years and depreciation is near flat....bought both at less than 10k and will drive them into the ground.
OTOH I lost about $40k in Mx, depreciation and insurance over two years running a Yukon XL Denali.
OTOH I lost about $40k in Mx, depreciation and insurance over two years running a Yukon XL Denali.
hahaha I know, right? I thought about it as I wrote the post. Headed for Texas, and I don't know whether this forum allows name changes.
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