Malfunction light

Feb 13, 2016 | 07:50 PM

ACRB

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2007 Mercedes 550S 2006 Porsche 997 Carrera S

Malfunction light

This "Malfunction" light went on. i used the search feature on this forum, and it seems to be a pump problem or possibly a fuse? Any clarification would be appreciated.

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Feb 13, 2016 | 08:10 PM

Mike5215

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Originally Posted by ACRB

Damn. At 40k? Can't be anything serious. Is it under warranty?

Feb 13, 2016 | 09:03 PM

DaveW68

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I have a feeling it's an issue with the Airmatic.

Feb 13, 2016 | 10:04 PM

ACRB

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Originally Posted by Mike5215

Damn. At 40k? Can't be anything serious. Is it under warranty?

Unfortunately not.....the 3 month warranty ended recently. I bought the car thinking that with such low miles it would be fairly trouble free....... but not so. since my first post on this issue. I turned the car on and pressed the button to elevate the car. It did go up, and i guess it goes down one the ignition is turned off?? Personally, it seems like nonsense.....having a need to raise and lower a car like that. Some of the cars "features" seem completely unnecessary to me. i am kinda getting a kick out of the night vision though.

Feb 13, 2016 | 11:11 PM

superpop

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That indicator should be dollar bills lighting up. 9 year old car even with low miles can eat you alive with repairs.

Feb 14, 2016 | 02:22 PM

sump

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Why do people not just replace the seals inside the pump instead of replacing the whole unit? It's around $50 for the kit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-B...8AAOSw~OVWt4ov

Feb 14, 2016 | 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sump

Why do people not just replace the seals inside the pump instead of replacing the whole unit? It's around $50 for the kit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-B...8AAOSw~OVWt4ov

If you have the equipment and tools to complete the repair, then that's not a bad route. However, installation instructions indicate you may need to buy a replacement aluminum cap; may need access to a press and will need to have it sit overnight to open the electrical unit. Sounds a little more involved for $50 than just buying a rebuilt compressor for $400-$500 and/or just paying to have someone do the whole job and not hassle with it.

I would imagine that some of us would be willing to do these repairs, but at some point, weekends and time with the family are far more valuable.