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2005 E55, 2002 CLK55, 2005 SLK350 also a 2009 BMW 335-IX
It was about 18 months old when I got it. It had 5K miles on it at that time.
The original owner bought a CLK 63 Black Series to replace it.
I got to see that CLK. Awesome car in black. WOW.
Last edited by HighEndOne; Jun 5, 2022 at 11:11 AM.
Reason: Correction
It was about 18 months old when I got it. It had 5K miles on it at that time.
The original owner bought a CLK 63 Black Series to replace it.
I got to see that CLK. Awesome car in black. WOW.
I believe the E55 only has 1 height sensor as the back, just as my CLS55.
You are correct. L/R sensors in the front and one center sensor in the rear. Same with W211 wagons.
Originally Posted by nd-photo.nl
Maybe a worn shock on the sagging side?
This would be my guess, too. It's time, even for well-maintained cars.
I have a 2003 and the original rear bags were still going strong until last winter, when after sitting for maybe 4 days, you can see it start to droop. Some people would be OK with it for a while, but I went ahead and switched them out for Arnott units.
They are also in my planning. Just did the rear bags and the compressor. The rear shocks arent that expensive (the fronts are!) and will be replaced in the near future (185k kms / 115k miles on my clock)
2005 E55, 2002 CLK55, 2005 SLK350 also a 2009 BMW 335-IX
I am going to go into that LR wheel well and check the sensor and the shock for leakage.
Since the air bag stays inflated (actually ALL the bags F and R) I am hoping that those are OK.
The car was aligned when I got now tires and it in on spec.
Perhaps I bent something along the way? (pothole)
Could also be, but a proper alignment shop would've noticed that straightaway.
I was just thinking that maybe the valve block could also play a role (one shock receiving more air than the other)?
Single air line goes from the compressor to the rear of the car where it splits to individual lines to the air springs. So you won't find an issue with an individual rear air spring at the valve block, but possibly at the split at the back of the car.
Single air line goes from the compressor to the rear of the car where it splits to individual lines to the air springs. So you won't find an issue with an individual rear air spring at the valve block, but possibly at the split at the back of the car.
Ah yes, I totally forgot about that one. Its behind the rear differential (at least on my CLS)
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