2011 S550 4MATIC error "Stop, Vehicle Too Low"
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Mercedes S550 4MATIC
2011 S550 4MATIC error "Stop, Vehicle Too Low"
Subject: Airmatic Issue Help Needed
Hi Everyone,
I’m experiencing a red error message that says “Stop Vehicle Too Low.” This error disappears when I come to a stop, but then I see an amber “Airmatic Failure” message, which goes away when I press the OK button on the left side of the steering wheel. After driving for a while, the red error returns.
Additionally, the car pulls to the right and feels quite harsh over minor bumps. I’ve also noticed that the front passenger tire appears lower than the others. When I press the 'raise vehicle' button on the dashboard, the vehicle does lift, including the right front, but it still looks a bit lower on that side.
It seems clear that I have an Airmatic issue, and I’m wondering if anyone has encountered a similar problem. Any suggestions on repair costs or recommendations for shops in the Long Beach, CA area or nearby would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Hi Everyone,
I’m experiencing a red error message that says “Stop Vehicle Too Low.” This error disappears when I come to a stop, but then I see an amber “Airmatic Failure” message, which goes away when I press the OK button on the left side of the steering wheel. After driving for a while, the red error returns.
Additionally, the car pulls to the right and feels quite harsh over minor bumps. I’ve also noticed that the front passenger tire appears lower than the others. When I press the 'raise vehicle' button on the dashboard, the vehicle does lift, including the right front, but it still looks a bit lower on that side.
It seems clear that I have an Airmatic issue, and I’m wondering if anyone has encountered a similar problem. Any suggestions on repair costs or recommendations for shops in the Long Beach, CA area or nearby would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Subject: Airmatic Issue Help Needed
Hi Everyone,
I’m experiencing a red error message that says “Stop Vehicle Too Low.” This error disappears when I come to a stop, but then I see an amber “Airmatic Failure” message, which goes away when I press the OK button on the left side of the steering wheel. After driving for a while, the red error returns.
Additionally, the car pulls to the right and feels quite harsh over minor bumps. I’ve also noticed that the front passenger tire appears lower than the others. When I press the 'raise vehicle' button on the dashboard, the vehicle does lift, including the right front, but it still looks a bit lower on that side.
It seems clear that I have an Airmatic issue, and I’m wondering if anyone has encountered a similar problem. Any suggestions on repair costs or recommendations for shops in the Long Beach, CA area or nearby would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Hi Everyone,
I’m experiencing a red error message that says “Stop Vehicle Too Low.” This error disappears when I come to a stop, but then I see an amber “Airmatic Failure” message, which goes away when I press the OK button on the left side of the steering wheel. After driving for a while, the red error returns.
Additionally, the car pulls to the right and feels quite harsh over minor bumps. I’ve also noticed that the front passenger tire appears lower than the others. When I press the 'raise vehicle' button on the dashboard, the vehicle does lift, including the right front, but it still looks a bit lower on that side.
It seems clear that I have an Airmatic issue, and I’m wondering if anyone has encountered a similar problem. Any suggestions on repair costs or recommendations for shops in the Long Beach, CA area or nearby would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Could be leak in the air tube/valve too but not likely.
Car pulls to right as the front toe opens on the right side that is way down. You need to keep your steering wheel way to the left to drive straight.
I had this happen with left front sir strut and the car pulled to the left.
Your right front spring is at its bottom and you are missing the spring. This makes any small bump on road feel harsh. Do not drive the car as you could damage the top mounting point of the strut.
Cist to fix varies by how you want to do it. Arnott makes air springs but lately I have had bad luck with them.
Search this forum as there are lots of posts about these springs. And it is best to replace both front struts. The other one will fail soon anyway.
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I agree with Arrie. Had the same thing happen to me. Stay away from Arnott products and cheap Chinese parts. In my experience they have about a 25% failure rate. Best bet is to go with Bilstein or remanufactured OEM struts from Mercedes.
