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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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just want to know. when i park the car up there is always air noise and when i start the vehicle it makes the same noise. Is this a common noise on all s class or is their something wrong ? any help will be appreciated thanks
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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Hi rdoesit,
I am not an expert but I am familiar with my S class and the "air" noises.

In my car, the suspension is air regulated and the car makes adjustments all the time. Additionally, the doors and trunk lid are air assisted for quiet closing and there are apparent air noises from that system as well.

I would say what you are hearing is very normal for an S class.

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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very normal, when you park your car the shocks(which use air) release the air and the car seats a little lower. when you start your car the air pump generates some air and feeds the shocks. what you hear is normal.
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Apparently, all W220 cars suffer from flatulance...
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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Apparently, all W220 cars suffer from flatulance...
Not the ones with ABC.
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those just die
Touche, sir!
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