Rear Hydraulic Suspension Drops
01-23-2009, 03:43 PM
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Rear Hydraulic Suspension Drops
Hi MB enthusiasts - I own a 01 S430 and its having an issue with the rear driver side suspension dropping over night. It started when the outside temp dropped into the single digits. When I go to start up the vehicle it rights itself. How should I address this? Thanks in advance for all replies.
01-23-2009, 09:05 PM
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Mine is completely opposite my suspension rising over night, and when i look at my car in the morning it has big *** gap between tire and arch
01-23-2009, 10:11 PM
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you most likely have a leaking rear shock. Shock replacement should solve the problem, but it may be worth it to pay the $100 for MB to take a look at it.
Arlen, you probably have a bad valve block.
Arlen, you probably have a bad valve block.
01-25-2009, 09:33 PM
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Thanks a lot for the replies and it's well appreciated. I am going to replace the o-rings in the airmatic shocks.
I have another situation and that's with my radio. There's no sound to be heard. Do you think I should remove the .75 amp fuse and see if its the amp and is it easy to get to the fuse holder and the radio amp?
I have another situation and that's with my radio. There's no sound to be heard. Do you think I should remove the .75 amp fuse and see if its the amp and is it easy to get to the fuse holder and the radio amp?
01-26-2009, 10:38 PM
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Just an update to all - I'm taking Oliverk's advice and having my car checked by a MB mechanic. He's going to take my car in and run a complete diagnostic. He's actually a good friend and he suggested for me to write up a list of things wrong with the car and he'll treat it as a check list. Oxygen you probably know the dealership - Rallye Motors.
Thanks Again
RC
Thanks Again
RC
