the shem

Howdy, I got an 01 s500 and the car is sitting on the fenders in my driveway. I cant even turn the front wheels, the car looks like it has an airbag kit. I read some of the other forums and I sprayed the strut towers w no leaks. Where is the fuse for that and where is the compressor pump? Thanks in advance!

shem

socalsounds

Do a bit more searching- you'll find plenty. Quickly, the relay for the Airmatic pump is in slot O on the passenger side. Replacing it would be my first step, and then raising the car manually. If the relay failed in the open position, your pump is burned out, which is a bit more expensive. Good luck.

the shem

I just checked the fuses and they seem ok there are some small cracks on the front strut tower epoxy. How would I raise the car manually?

the shem

is there any way to test the relay? the fuses are good but no sound from compressor, anyone?

bklynjoker

Dude Take out that relay...its mostlikely stuck on 'ON' position & prob did burn out ur pump... if you dont pull the relay its gonna kill ur battery.. im dealing with this issue right now, i just went to move my car and no juice whats so ever...

my situation was the relay got stuck and the pump went crazy even with the car turned off.. fukin relay burnt the pump out.... after a few days the car is a lowrider now. i left everything alone since and today i go to move it and nothing...relay killed the battery

went to service and they said 77$ for a relay - JOKE
that site has the multi purpose relay for 7$
the cheapest i seen a pump for was 261$
ebay for 299 - Shipped - which isnt bad - and its a easy DIY


http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...nation%20Relay

the shem

thanks dude u da man thats the info I was looking for the car did seem to start kinda slow today. The pump is in the passenger front wheelwell in front of the starter right? thanks again bklynjoker!

bklynjoker

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

bklynjoker

::::::::::::UPDATE::::::::::::
I just finished the install of the new compressor and it was a *****, only attempt if you have space and weather area - not in the middle of street like me =o)
1-The new design calls for a longer tube for the intake side
2-Make sure pums not upside down - if so you'll notice the it become had to screw back
3-have patients with the job
4-If not you'll be venting like me on this site lol
5-POWER CONNECTOR will most likely have to be torn apart due to plastic melted on to pins inside from years of usage. That was the hardest part.
6-Dont forget to remove rubber gromits from old pump and install on new. 3 all together

7- MY ADVICE = SHOP LOCAL SHOPS FOR THE CHEAPEST INSTALL PRICE, Theres nothing to this install...just about 2hours

the shem

**** joker I got tired of waiting for the rain to stop so I threw a tarp over the car in my driveway n threw a sheet o cardboard down n yanked the pump. I've already switched the relay but now car was low to start? anywho..
#1 what new intake hose? theres the small pressure line to the valve body, and then a drain line with a check valve? that was hanging loose
#2 better not been upside down lol
#3 too many damn bolts holding the wheelwell n enginecover clips!
#4 im here with ya bro lol
#5 plastic was cool
#6 do that when new pump shows up
#7 cant drive the car anywhere waaaaaaaaay tooooo looooooowwwwww

shem

the shem

just got new compressor installed today and it works great! big big big thanx to everyone who replied! the compressor is pretty loud tho maybe i'm just listening for it now? and that new intake hose thing.. where does it go to?

same ol shem just different day

donearl

it's the pump just changed mine napa auto parts has the kit for about $ 450 original MB part mine works fine now. takes about a hour and half to change

bklynjoker

oh no, Believe that the new pump is Fckin LOUD.. Still would love to know why it was re-designed..but its working well - When the pump kicks on, I just put music up when i have a chick in the car lol they think its the road noise

the intake side was repositioned to the other side so a longer hose is needed....
but over all, its worth the DYI

benzlady

paid the dealership when my 01 430 squatted and refused to get up! Big bucks-flat bedded to the dealership some 45 miles away then $1500 at the dealership! s__t!