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Old May 9, 2017 | 01:27 PM
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Airmatic Malfunction on GLS

Curious whether others have experienced airmatic malfunction issues in their vehicles? I dropped off my 2017 GLS550 at the dealership this morning for the third time since I bought the vehicle new just under a year ago.


So far, only the front seems to be affected by the issue. The system lifts the front end extremely high and stiffens to the point where there is very little give. They have replaced the ride height sensors each of the previous two visits, but surprised they continue to go bad and puzzled why they keep going bad.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 02:07 PM
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Curious whether others have experienced airmatic malfunction issues in their vehicles? I dropped off my 2017 GLS550 at the dealership this morning for the third time since I bought the vehicle new just under a year ago.


So far, only the front seems to be affected by the issue. The system lifts the front end extremely high and stiffens to the point where there is very little give. They have replaced the ride height sensors each of the previous two visits, but surprised they continue to go bad and puzzled why they keep going bad.
Too much Viagra
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Old May 9, 2017 | 02:23 PM
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The thought definitely crossed my mind Jeff, lol


The warning lamp only comes on after it's been that way for over four hours
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I own GLS 63 AMG. Bought brand new, now it's 28000 km (16000 miles) and already have trouble with the airmatic. Driver display shows AIRMATIC MALFUNCTION, and the front left side is completely down. It is ridiculous. I'll go to the service next week and will give you an update.
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