S430 1999 80k Miles Airmatic Problem
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S430 1999 80k Miles Airmatic Problem
HI,
Today got in the car and noticed on the dash. STOP, CAR TOO LOW!
The back of the car seems to be very low....I turned ignition off and started it again, pressed the airmatic button and car was rising but just from the front, I turned it off and it lowered, I could hear hissing from the back somewhere........Anyideas??????
Today got in the car and noticed on the dash. STOP, CAR TOO LOW!
The back of the car seems to be very low....I turned ignition off and started it again, pressed the airmatic button and car was rising but just from the front, I turned it off and it lowered, I could hear hissing from the back somewhere........Anyideas??????
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The hissing sound might refer to air escaping from the air bags; worst case scenario, they could be punctured. You should have it checked out. Unfortunetely, airmatic repairs can be very expensive. 
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Get thee to thy dealer--quickly. If it is drivable, go slow and don't hit any bumps--that can wreck the struts. If not have it towed, but don't delay.
Mine went down on all fours. It was just the pump, but still cost me about $1k, as I recall.
Mine went down on all fours. It was just the pump, but still cost me about $1k, as I recall.
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Originally Posted by NIGEL P
the car goes in to the garage tomorrow! I'm brasing myself!!!
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Are you sure??? Sounds very high, but I really don't know. Ask them to break it down by parts & labor. On an expensive job I have found that they will sometimes negotiate on one or both cost elements.
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Originally Posted by jsloan01
ouch - sorry to hear bout your luck
not being a dick, but is it a 1999? i am pretty sure the w220 began model year 2000
not being a dick, but is it a 1999? i am pretty sure the w220 began model year 2000
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Originally Posted by NIGEL P
sorry it is 2000 I've only had the car 2 months and I 've spent a small fortune on it, ball joint, air flow meter, superchipped, twin chrome exhausts fitted, new battery and then this!
Do you have a CarFax on it? Did you run the VIN?
I've had mine for six years and haven't had the problems you have in two months. Bummmmmmmmmmmer.
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Where'd you get the car? New Orleans?
Do you have a CarFax on it? Did you run the VIN?
I've had mine for six years and haven't had the problems you have in two months. Bummmmmmmmmmmer.
Do you have a CarFax on it? Did you run the VIN?
I've had mine for six years and haven't had the problems you have in two months. Bummmmmmmmmmmer.
Whats carfax and vin?
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Hi Jayhawk
Carfax didn't work on my Euro VIN number so I guess its only for U.S. imported vehicles.
Also we had the W220 here in europe from the later part of 1998
Carfax didn't work on my Euro VIN number so I guess its only for U.S. imported vehicles.
Also we had the W220 here in europe from the later part of 1998
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Originally Posted by lloyds
Hi Jayhawk
Carfax didn't work on my Euro VIN number so I guess its only for U.S. imported vehicles.
Also we had the W220 here in europe from the later part of 1998
Carfax didn't work on my Euro VIN number so I guess its only for U.S. imported vehicles.
Also we had the W220 here in europe from the later part of 1998
But I am worried about Nigel and his car. If he didn't run any checks before he bought it, he might really have a problem car--we call them lemons over here. Hope that's not the case.
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The garage I took it to was a mercedes specialist and although they couldn't find anything wrong with the car he did advise me to buy an extended warranty...he said its an absolute must when you drive a car like this!! Unfortunately, I didn't buy one........
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Don't worry Nigel, I also didn't get one, luckely I have done quite a few years turning wrenches on cars and have found all the jobs quite easy to fix so far. Todate I have done a compleat B service, renewed all the brakes, changed the transmission filter and fluid, Fitted a DVD player and a CD changer, changed all the wheels and tires to 19" AMG split rims, and today I am buisy fitting a removable towing hitch. Next will be a full AMG body kit if I can ever find one at the right price.
Todate I have done a compleat B service, renewed all the brakes, changed the transmission filter and fluid, Fitted a DVD player and a CD changer, changed all the wheels and tires to 19" AMG split rims, and today I am buisy fitting a removable towing hitch. Next will be a full AMG body kit if I can ever find one at the right price.
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Originally Posted by NIGEL P
The garage I took it to was a mercedes specialist and although they couldn't find anything wrong with the car he did advise me to buy an extended warranty...he said its an absolute must when you drive a car like this!! Unfortunately, I didn't buy one........
