Common questions

How often should Mercedes Benz air suspension be readjusted?

How often should Mercedes Benz air suspension be readjusted?

The vehicle level is continually monitored and readjusted whenever there is a difference of more than +/- 20 mm. The suspension will also adapt to the road conditions and the driving style.

How to calibrate Airmatic suspension on W211?

-Straightened steering wheel by adjusting tie-rod ends (was offset to 1:30 o’clock). Set front toe to 0.5mm toe-in each side using string measurement. -Calibrated suspension using Xentry DAS.

How does Mercedes-Benz air suspension system work?

In this case, it measures the position of the torsion bar which provides an average vehicle height for both rear wheels. The level sensors measure the current height of the vehicle, and those reading are stored on the airmatic control unit. You Mercedes-Benz airmatic control unit will calibrate vehicle height.

Why does my air suspension raise when I drive?

If the strut is moving up and down too frequently during driving the airmatic may raise the vehicle as it things that the road conditions are rough. When the accelerometer fail they generate fault codes C1123 or C1121. They also can cause the vehicle to raise to the highest setting when they malfunction.

What should I do if my air suspension doesn’t work?

This will difficult to track down without a scanner. If you get the AIRMATIC Visit Workshop message, your car may still drive but do get it checked out as soon as possible. If the car drops over the next few days, the air suspension may not work to airlift the car. “AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW!” This message may be scary. Don’t panic!

-Straightened steering wheel by adjusting tie-rod ends (was offset to 1:30 o’clock). Set front toe to 0.5mm toe-in each side using string measurement. -Calibrated suspension using Xentry DAS.

The vehicle level is continually monitored and readjusted whenever there is a difference of more than +/- 20 mm. The suspension will also adapt to the road conditions and the driving style.

In this case, it measures the position of the torsion bar which provides an average vehicle height for both rear wheels. The level sensors measure the current height of the vehicle, and those reading are stored on the airmatic control unit. You Mercedes-Benz airmatic control unit will calibrate vehicle height.

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