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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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Computer/ECU help please

2007 e63

So ironically I have 2 codes showing up, a suspension malfunction warning and a add coolant warning.

I brought the car to a local shop, who said there is a control box under the dash that has gone bad....

Can someone shed some light on this? And, if that is true, what control box?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 08:32 AM
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Not enough information to even start you in the correct direction. Put it on a proper diagnostic system (STAR or an iCarSoft system as examples), run a "quick test", then come back with the codes. Your car has approximately 32 digital modules constantly communicating over multiple buses. Suspension malfunction implies something in the Airmatic system (complicated) and the "low coolant" sensor links either via the front SAM or directly to the ECU (I'd have to look at the schematics). So..."...a control box under the dash that has gone bad..." is rather vague.
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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 08:44 AM
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As far as the airmatic malfunction that is displayed in the cluster. You could have the same issue that I’m currently experiencing, my scan pointed to the auto leveling sensor that sits on top the strut tower as seen here:



I’m not saying that this is your issue, as there are many components that make up the airmatic suspension. My shop ordered two new sensors, that hopefully will be in today. The only true way to know what you issue is, is to have your car probably scanned using Star Diagnostics, as previously mentioned by bbirdwell 👍🏽 This man truly knows what he’s talking about, and is a great source for information. He rocks......

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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Is that "Malfunction" indicator basically the check engine light equivalent for all non-P codes (non-emissions)?
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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 1cerberus4u
2007 e63

So ironically I have 2 codes showing up, a suspension malfunction warning and a add coolant warning.

I brought the car to a local shop, who said there is a control box under the dash that has gone bad....

Can someone shed some light on this? And, if that is true, what control box?

Thanks!
And why aren't you asking the shop?
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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 11:53 AM
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Is that "Malfunction" indicator basically the check engine light equivalent for all non-P codes (non-emissions)?
Yes your basic CEL for the suspension. The system has to be scanned to determine exactly what the issue is (what has failed or failing).
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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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Oh it's specific to Airmatic? I wasn't sure if the graphic was depicting that the car needed to go on a lift or something (i.e. visit workshop, an issue in almost any module other than the ECU) rather than depicting an issue specific to the air suspension (i.e. ride height error). So I guess in that context, which does it refer to again?
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 03:00 AM
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