Airmatic ...help Please!!!
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Fort Lauderdale FL
S430 2003
Airmatic ...help Please!!!
MY 2002 S430 SOUNDS LIKE A 64 IMPALA WITH HYDRAULICS. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SLIGHT KNOOCKING NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING WOBBLING OVER EVERY LITTLE BUMP. NOW WHEN I TURN OFF THE CAR THERE IS THIS LOUD RUSH OF AIR ,,LIKE LETTING THE AIR OUT OF A TIRE I 
DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: CAL, USA
2000 S 500
MY 2002 S430 SOUNDS LIKE A 64 IMPALA WITH HYDRAULICS. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SLIGHT KNOOCKING NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING WOBBLING OVER EVERY LITTLE BUMP. NOW WHEN I TURN OFF THE CAR THERE IS THIS LOUD RUSH OF AIR ,,LIKE LETTING THE AIR OUT OF A TIRE I DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: CAL, USA
2000 S 500
MY 2002 S430 SOUNDS LIKE A 64 IMPALA WITH HYDRAULICS. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SLIGHT KNOOCKING NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING WOBBLING OVER EVERY LITTLE BUMP. NOW WHEN I TURN OFF THE CAR THERE IS THIS LOUD RUSH OF AIR ,,LIKE LETTING THE AIR OUT OF A TIRE I DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
DON'T NOTICE THE CAR GETTING LOWER OR DROPPING THE HEIGHT BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT IS GOING ON ?? HELP
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 4,005
Likes: 106
From: Houston, TX
2015 E250D
The most common problem of the shock is a leak at the top. open the hood and check for a hairline crack on top of the strut. If your strut is in good shape then get the repair kit for 65 dollars. THe labor on the kit is 5 hours though.
Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Boca Raton Florida
S 430
Had the same problem...the shock is shot...I heard my noise everytime I was at low speeds and would hit any bump or pull out of a parking lot and the road was a different height..the air noise is probably that the shock absorber diaphragm has seperated...both the noise and the air noise should be fine one you buy a new shock absorber...Mercedes wants $1070 but I got my from a ebay store for $635 shipped...simple to install..need help PM me
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 4,005
Likes: 106
From: Houston, TX
2015 E250D
when removing the lower two 5mm hex screws on the lower part of the shock, hammer the 5mm bit in a couple of times. That screw is threadlocked in place and due to it's small size, it strips out and you will not be able to remove it then.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
