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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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How hard is it to replace air compressor?
I am suspecting my issue with airmatic is in the compressor. How hard is this to replace and where is this located?
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Located on the front passenger inner fender right behind the bumper.

Looks very simple to replace
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Hey wsup adrian, here is the DIY with pictures. Hope this will help...

http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/blog/diy-...p-replacement/

Good luck.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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got it taken care of by Eurobahn Imports
Juan, once again did an excellent job!!
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Originally Posted by Adrianx
Juan, once again did an excellent job!!
Good to hear so what was the culprit and did he run any test on airmatic?
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Good to hear so what was the culprit and did he run any test on airmatic?
It was time for the compressor to be replaced. I thought I had shock problem, but it didn't. I will be getting new seals for the front shocks though. preventative measure....

Yes, he did run diagnostics and no codes, other then the air compressor.
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HEY GUYS I HAVE 2000 S430 AND BIG RATTLE NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR. THIS NOISE IS ALLREADY FOR 2 YEARS AND RECENTLY JUST GOT BIT LOUDER.
IS THIS MIGHT BE A COMPRESSOR???
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I am suspecting my issue with airmatic is in the compressor. How hard is this to replace and where is this located?
How did you know it was the compressor, and not the shock? Tks.
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if the car is slammed to the ground on all 4 wheels does that usually mean a bad compressor?
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