Airmatic Rear Right too high
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Airmatic Rear Right too high
Hi everyone,
So a few months ago I ask about an airmatic issue that I was having.
Since then everything is working as it should, I replaced the compressor and valve block and rear strutts. This was all done due to the car being to low and unable to drive.
Now i have a slight issue of the rear right corner of the car being about 3/4 inch to high from the rear left and the front corners of the car. I have a mechanic trying to figure out a problem because they were the ones that replaced the compressor and such.
Although this is not a big issue and its not preventing me of driving the car. Im curious if anyone else has this problem or had it. Also, could this be an issue caused by the rear leveling sensor?
If anyone has some insight i would greatly appreciate it.
So a few months ago I ask about an airmatic issue that I was having.
Since then everything is working as it should, I replaced the compressor and valve block and rear strutts. This was all done due to the car being to low and unable to drive.
Now i have a slight issue of the rear right corner of the car being about 3/4 inch to high from the rear left and the front corners of the car. I have a mechanic trying to figure out a problem because they were the ones that replaced the compressor and such.
Although this is not a big issue and its not preventing me of driving the car. Im curious if anyone else has this problem or had it. Also, could this be an issue caused by the rear leveling sensor?
If anyone has some insight i would greatly appreciate it.
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I would start by measuring and recording the distance from each fender lip to the level ground surface after driving the car, and again after leaving it parked. That might help to show whether the problem is with the right rear or with the left front.
While each strut can report its extension, there is only one level sensor on the rear, mounted to the anti-sway bar. Each front upper control arm has a level sensor.
While it is not very likely, it might be possible for the problem to be the result of mechanical suspension damage or wear, rather than with the Airmatic system.
While each strut can report its extension, there is only one level sensor on the rear, mounted to the anti-sway bar. Each front upper control arm has a level sensor.
While it is not very likely, it might be possible for the problem to be the result of mechanical suspension damage or wear, rather than with the Airmatic system.
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Thanks for the posts guys.
So I was in the shop yesterday with my mechanic. We measured each corner before and after taking the car for a drive (on a level surface which was the shop floo)... Each measurements were the same with the rear right being 3/4 inch higher. It's nothing to serious as it doesn't affect the way the car drives or handles. It just a bother cause I know myself the car is not level in the rear.
So I was in the shop yesterday with my mechanic. We measured each corner before and after taking the car for a drive (on a level surface which was the shop floo)... Each measurements were the same with the rear right being 3/4 inch higher. It's nothing to serious as it doesn't affect the way the car drives or handles. It just a bother cause I know myself the car is not level in the rear.
Last edited by TheHyjek; Feb 12, 2016 at 11:46 AM.
