Maintenance Interval on Airmatic Filter?
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Maintenance Interval on Airmatic Filter?
Anyone know the scheduled maintenance interval on the air filter for the semi-active airmatic suspension in the E55? MB lists it as a "fast moving" part, but I don't see any mention of it in the Service Sheet, nor could I find the repair instructions for it in WIS.
I'm not real interested in cracking open the airmatic system, but if this filter needs to be replaced at some point, I'd like to know when that's supposed to be. It's #100 in the diagram:
I'm not real interested in cracking open the airmatic system, but if this filter needs to be replaced at some point, I'd like to know when that's supposed to be. It's #100 in the diagram:
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Part # 130 goes out for me much faster and they replaced the entire pump assembly, if that is the part that is in the driver side fender.
That filter should not be too hard to get to but I wonder if MB even sells it?
That filter should not be too hard to get to but I wonder if MB even sells it?
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komp55, did you ever get and replace this filter? I wonder if its always under pressure unless the system is disabled by STAR.
I was working in this area of the car, saw the filter (didnt even know about it), and saw it online for 6 bucks. I'm wondering if I should get it as long as I'm ordering other parts.
I was working in this area of the car, saw the filter (didnt even know about it), and saw it online for 6 bucks. I'm wondering if I should get it as long as I'm ordering other parts.
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While I was under the car last night, I examined the hose leading to the filter. Its not under pressure, I could easily squeeze it with my fingers. So given that and the easy location, it should be a simple replacement if desired.
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Airmatic Pump and filter location
hope its ok to raise this thread again,
sometimes my pump is noisy and vibrates when I raise the car via the button, mainly on first start up when the car is cold.
where in the front of the car is the airmatic pump and filter,
I really want to give it a service/filter/clean
cheers
sometimes my pump is noisy and vibrates when I raise the car via the button, mainly on first start up when the car is cold.
where in the front of the car is the airmatic pump and filter,
I really want to give it a service/filter/clean
cheers
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hope its ok to raise this thread again,
sometimes my pump is noisy and vibrates when I raise the car via the button, mainly on first start up when the car is cold.
where in the front of the car is the airmatic pump and filter,
I really want to give it a service/filter/clean
cheers
sometimes my pump is noisy and vibrates when I raise the car via the button, mainly on first start up when the car is cold.
where in the front of the car is the airmatic pump and filter,
I really want to give it a service/filter/clean
cheers
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thanks for the info
It vibrates so much that its really noticeable inside the car, maybe their is a problem with the rubber mounts? I doubt its that simple as it never seems to be with this car.
I have seen what they look like off the car and it is possible to take some of the casing off (£230 new for a non genuine one).
I will remove and then see if its possible to get to the internals safely to check/clean up.
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thanks for the info
It vibrates so much that its really noticeable inside the car, maybe their is a problem with the rubber mounts? I doubt its that simple as it never seems to be with this car.
I have seen what they look like off the car and it is possible to take some of the casing off (£230 new for a non genuine one).
I will remove and then see if its possible to get to the internals safely to check/clean up.
It vibrates so much that its really noticeable inside the car, maybe their is a problem with the rubber mounts? I doubt its that simple as it never seems to be with this car.
I have seen what they look like off the car and it is possible to take some of the casing off (£230 new for a non genuine one).
I will remove and then see if its possible to get to the internals safely to check/clean up.
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in complete agreement with you,
I would rather check myself than be told by a garage that the whole unit needs to be replaced, as that's always the most cost effective way for them.
but for us its just time spent........
