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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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Help-Car too low!

Hey guys,
First time posting to the forums cause I'm in a bit of a problem.
I have a 2000 Mercedes s500 and a few days ago I noticed my car was really low (like 1-2 inches from fenders hitting the tire) and so when I tried to raise the car, nothing was happening. 2 Years ago I got a new compressor cause the old one was dead (mechanic told me) and it has been working fine ever since. But as I tried to raise the car nothing happened, so I checked the fuse and relays and everything there was fine. So I decided to try and power the compressor directly to see if it works and it's working like a charm. Yet as I turn the car on or try to raise it nothing happens (Compressor wiring is good as I checked no marks of burns or such and plugged in tight). And now I'm in a bit of a problem, because I don't wanna drive it at all and was wondering if someone here had the same problem or if some of the Mercedes Guru's know what's up. So if anyone can help it'd be amazing.

Thanks in Advance ,
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 11:57 PM
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The height sensor may have broken
Or maybe the relay failed in the off position (they usually fail in the on position and burn up the pump )
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Old Oct 9, 2015 | 03:41 PM
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The height sensor may have broken
Or maybe the relay failed in the off position (they usually fail in the on position and burn up the pump )
Thanks Tusabes,
Just a quick question wondering where the height sensor is located?
Thanks
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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There are three:
One on each front suspension - at the forward end of the upper control arm.
One on the rear, at the center of the anti-sway bar.
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