Rised vehicle - uneven heights, Airmatic problem?
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Rised vehicle - uneven heights, Airmatic problem?
I found out the vehicle sits on side lower then on the other. Only in the back. What does it mean?? Anyone had this issue before?
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The surface is completely flat or at least I'm not able to tell the difference.
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the angle of the pics makes it impossible to see what the true height is. If you're really unsure if you have a problem, you may want to try using a measuring tape from the center line of the wheels to the fender lip.
Either way, I wouldn't be concerned if its a minor height difference.
Either way, I wouldn't be concerned if its a minor height difference.
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I would say that you'd to get that check. Airmatic is pretty complicated, and the senors automatically adjust the height for driving conditions. On a flat plain surface the car should not be uneven. Couple of causes, leaking strut, and valve blockage. Better to get it checked.
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The airmatic system has one height sensor mounted in the center to measure ride height. So it operates both rear struts off the same sensor. Unlike the front with two sensors. Do you have ABC?
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My warranty ends up in January and I will have it checked for sure. I bought extended warranty for another 2 years but if this gets sorted under the original one, that's better.
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I would say that you'd to get that check. Airmatic is pretty complicated, and the senors automatically adjust the height for driving conditions. On a flat plain surface the car should not be uneven. Couple of causes, leaking strut, and valve blockage. Better to get it checked.
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the angle of the pics makes it impossible to see what the true height is. If you're really unsure if you have a problem, you may want to try using a measuring tape from the center line of the wheels to the fender lip.
Either way, I wouldn't be concerned if its a minor height difference.
Either way, I wouldn't be concerned if its a minor height difference.
With S-Class, I'm concerned about anything that's not 100%. Even 99% might be a sign something is going wrong. This car is so complex you have to take care of it as if it was your child
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