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That is not lower, that is force intervention. But yes that is not normal unless you are of a very heavy construction.
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I would start with a verification of geometry together with diagnostics to verify range of actuation then check alignment if everything looks OK.
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On my MBC car the right front tends to be about 1/4 - 3/8" lower than the left (measuring from the fender lip to the ground). Tire pressure and plenty of other variables could be involved ...
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Do you see the same as I have posted in the picture if you find that menu in the car? You can see in the photo that the right side of the car has more load
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2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
That is the same state you should see driving straight in level ground while coasting.
You might have an accelometer issue, best bet to get diagnostics to look at actual values of inputs.
You might have an accelometer issue, best bet to get diagnostics to look at actual values of inputs.
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One of them there S cars
Does the level change when driving? On mine, I occasionally see the yellow drop a... coil? line?... or two, for less than a second at various corners. Usually happens after a bump or road imperfection.
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Mine is like in the picture as soon as i start driving. Allmost full yellow at the left front and barely nothning on the right. In corners and bumps it drops as normal
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The workshop has now changed the level sensor on the left front. I can still see that the load changes in the dynamic select menu as soon as I start driving. It looks normal until the car starts rolling. Then it jumps down a few levels in the dynamic select menu.
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Again that is NOT lower.
That is higher force intervention attempting to raise that corner.
Actual values need to be reviewed on why the system sees the need to push to raise that corner.
That is higher force intervention attempting to raise that corner.
Actual values need to be reviewed on why the system sees the need to push to raise that corner.
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I know its not lower. But you can see in the video the force intervention drops on the right side as soon as the car starts rolling. How is yours when you start driving? Does it change as mine does?
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No, it will stay the same while driven on flat, even pavement.
Something is off with your system, the force intervention is too high on all corners as well as the discrepancy side to side.
Something is off with your system, the force intervention is too high on all corners as well as the discrepancy side to side.
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I have been to a workshop and spent the equivalent of 2,500 dollars in Norway, where I live. They have replaced a support arm that was loose and the level sensor on the left side. Do you know of anything I can try, or do you know how to use the star diagnosis to find out what is wrong?
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I know how to use it but I'm in Texas.
You need someone who is familiar with the system or can read the documentation in WIS.
Then after verification of suspension geometry and mechanical condition, with Xentry you look at the actual values. What inputs is the system getting and what outputs is it commanding; use this to locate where the anomaly is coming from.
It could be a problem with the system, such as a malfunctioning shock or valve block or an incorrect input from a malfunctioning sensor or control unit.
You need someone who is familiar with the system or can read the documentation in WIS.
Then after verification of suspension geometry and mechanical condition, with Xentry you look at the actual values. What inputs is the system getting and what outputs is it commanding; use this to locate where the anomaly is coming from.
It could be a problem with the system, such as a malfunctioning shock or valve block or an incorrect input from a malfunctioning sensor or control unit.
