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Service and Maintenance for Mercedes-Benz W218 Air Suspension Systems
Service and Maintenance for Mercedes-Benz W218 Air Suspension Systems
During the last twenty years, many Mercedes-Benz models were equipped with air suspension systems, often called AIRmatic.w218 air suspension These air suspensions feature a combination of adaptive damping and electronic level control to provide the best ride possible on any road.
Fortunately, the air ride system is relatively simple to service and maintenance.w218 air suspension The main component to look for is the compressor and its filter. This component should be replaced at least once a year and can be purchased for only a few dollars online.
Air Suspension Fault Codes
The first symptom of an air suspension problem is a failure to raise or lower the vehicle at all.w218 air suspension This can be a symptom of several different problems, including a faulty air suspension compressor or pump.
If the air suspension fails to work at all, your car may display a warning on the instrument cluster, often in red, reading "AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP!" This can be very annoying and it will force you to take your vehicle into a workshop if not addressed immediately.
To find out which component is causing the issue, we recommend using a full-system OBD II scanner like YOUCANIC. This will allow you to check all of the fault codes for each control unit. This will make troubleshooting much easier and save you time in the long run.
When the system does not raise or lower at all, the most likely fault is a faulty sensor that detects the height of the wheel on the axle. These sensors are attached to the chassis of the vehicle and send a resistance reading to the air suspension control unit.
Another common fault is a leaking air spring or a ruptured bag. Both of these issues can be difficult to diagnose without a professional diagnostic scanner, so we highly suggest getting one.
The air shocks are also a common culprit for these types of issues, as they can become faulty after a certain mileage. The air bladders in these shocks start to fail around this mileage, so if you notice the front or rear of your car are lower than it was at the beginning of the day, this is likely the culprit.
VR Performance's new set of lowering links replaces the factory air ride lowering links and are adjustable to perfectly match your ride height in all of the three modes. The fully reversible set of lowering links will snap right in place to give your car a new look and improved stance while ensuring you have complete control over the ride quality.
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