Fuel and airmatic issues 02 s500
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Fuel and airmatic issues 02 s500
Hello I have 2002 s500 .
First issue is the fuel. I think it's either the level sensor or the guage, but I go thru a tank of gas quick, but when I fuel up it only takes at most 5 gallons. Everything I have read says it has a 20 to 23 gallon tank. I only get the yellow fuel reserve light. Any ideas where to start with this one?
Second issue is the airmatics. I have a code for the right front. I think it is an air leak. But sometimes when I drive it never gives me the vehicle height too low warning. Other times it does and I have to pull over and wait for the vehicle to raise up. Could it be the air strut or a leak in the air line?
First issue is the fuel. I think it's either the level sensor or the guage, but I go thru a tank of gas quick, but when I fuel up it only takes at most 5 gallons. Everything I have read says it has a 20 to 23 gallon tank. I only get the yellow fuel reserve light. Any ideas where to start with this one?
Second issue is the airmatics. I have a code for the right front. I think it is an air leak. But sometimes when I drive it never gives me the vehicle height too low warning. Other times it does and I have to pull over and wait for the vehicle to raise up. Could it be the air strut or a leak in the air line?
Last edited by Amanda Hastings; Jul 4, 2018 at 04:04 PM. Reason: Forgot info
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Could be either the strut or the air line
easiest way to test is to spray soapy water on the strut tops in the engine and look for bubble , if you don’t see any you need to raise it up and spray soapy water on all lines
the gas gauge you should test by filling it all the way then just keep driving it after the reserve light goes on - drive at least 250 miles
might just be a stuck sensor
easiest way to test is to spray soapy water on the strut tops in the engine and look for bubble , if you don’t see any you need to raise it up and spray soapy water on all lines
the gas gauge you should test by filling it all the way then just keep driving it after the reserve light goes on - drive at least 250 miles
might just be a stuck sensor
