Strut stuck inside?
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Strut stuck inside?
Hello all,
Faced problem with one of Airmatic struts. Car was sitting for about 1 month, so one side was a little low. Started the car, but one strut didn't move at all. Connected STAR C3, no errors at all. Tried to manualy change level. Compressor works, valve does it job. Even disconnected air line from strut - air is coming as intended. Connected again, in Xentry choose manual level adjustment and hold the key to pump air into strut. It took about 30min to raise to normal level (with breaks, not wanted to overheat pump) It's obviously strut stuck inside... Lowering is not a problem, but lifting up...
How it could happen? Planning to take out strut and bring to shop for inspection/repair next week.
Faced problem with one of Airmatic struts. Car was sitting for about 1 month, so one side was a little low. Started the car, but one strut didn't move at all. Connected STAR C3, no errors at all. Tried to manualy change level. Compressor works, valve does it job. Even disconnected air line from strut - air is coming as intended. Connected again, in Xentry choose manual level adjustment and hold the key to pump air into strut. It took about 30min to raise to normal level (with breaks, not wanted to overheat pump) It's obviously strut stuck inside... Lowering is not a problem, but lifting up...
How it could happen? Planning to take out strut and bring to shop for inspection/repair next week.
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Well, car is on level right now, and sdoesn't go down. Forgot to mention that after "forcefully" lifted up, went for ride, did about 150km and nothing... Even used lift up button on dash and was working as it should...
Gonna see it next day how it sits...
Gonna see it next day how it sits...
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Probably start saving for a new strut. At least it seems to be giving you a warning before it totally quits.
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Good point. First gonna take it out give it to shop for inspection, nearest shop is around 200km away. Have business trip next week, so good opportunity to take it there. Gonna update thread how it goes.
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It also something that not super difficult to do yourself.
