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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Airmatic failure - "Visit Workshop"

I'm getting a "Visit Workshop" airmatic warning message, and my suspension is completely low now in the front, as if i had the car lowered, and it rides really harshly, since the airmatic has failed. I assume it's a faulty air pump.. anyone have this issue, and how was it resolved?

Given that my car has only 4500 miles on it, not too pleased...
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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ML 350-Black=Sold. New 08 C300 4Matic, Black/Black, P1, Ipod, Auto7speed, 10/10 hit 100,000 miles
I had the same message and went in for service. It was a leak in the internal system. They fixed it and works fine now> I have 20,000 miles so far.
Also had tailgate closer repaired.
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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I also had the tailgate closer repaired....hopefully, with any luck, they'll fix the airmatic, and there will be no more problems...or it's so long MB, hello Lexus.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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There is a DTB out for the issue of failing air pumps. It applies only to a specific range of numbers printed on the pump. The dealer will check the number on your pump and replace it if it's in the range.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Petmerctech
There is a DTB out for the issue of failing air pumps. It applies only to a specific range of numbers printed on the pump. The dealer will check the number on your pump and replace it if it's in the range.
Yes.

ML350 to VIN end number 26866
ML500 to VIN end number 27034
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