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Old Oct 19, 2024 | 06:49 PM
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Ride Height Sensor Purpose w/o Air Shocks

Today I noticed a broken arm on what I think is the rear Ride Height Sensor. But my ML550 does not have adjustable ride height. Do I even need this sensor? There are no warning lights and the vehicle seems to handle perfectly.
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Old Oct 19, 2024 | 10:04 PM
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Might be tied to the headlights to keep 'em level when the rear is sagging.
What happens if you tape the sensor arm in the other position than it is?
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Might be tied to the headlights to keep 'em level when the rear is sagging.
What happens if you tape the sensor arm in the other position than it is?
I will try that and see what happens. I don't drive much at night so probably wouldn't notice. However, I have noticed that the automatic high beams almost never activate.
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