How To Diagnose Mercedes Airmatic Air Suspension Fault Car Drops

If your Mercedes suspension drops like this when you go to your car in the morning, or get the Vehicle Rising message on the dashboard, your suspension has a fault. This will show you how to diagnose the fault - you need to use the iCarsoft MB V2.0 kit as shown in this link here
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[@Tryingmybestsince1999]

Did you replace the airbags? If you did so, which brand did you buy? Were they easy to fit? Thanks!

[@StigLeivo]

It's the brass valve leaking on top of the struts. They close at 7-8 Bar (normal level) when there are ok. Replace the valves and car keeps leveled even if you rip the whole Airmatic system out.

[@pheonixcornell544]

I am hard on cash, mercedes AKA Christine is making me take her to mechanic too many times all for the airmatic suspension. I have 2004 e 500 and my rear tires are always having problems. Last night I found one side in rear passenger leaning while the driver side was normal. I want to do as much as I can to DIY this never ending problem. I bought a OBD-II EOBD scanner from walmart. Will it work or is the scanner too cheap?

[@ArturoMaran.]

I once had this issue with a CLS 63 2012, it dropped on the first week out of the dealership. They found moisture in both the airbags somehow and they replaced them & good to go.

[@jacemoezinia8764]

i am having the same issue on my 2012 cls 63 as the rear is sitting low. how much did it cost to repair the airbags?

[@ryanworboys325]

Jace Moezinia same , not looking forward to the price I bet 1000/1500$

[@seanfagan6022]

@@ryanworboys325 have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raise up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@Eddie89]

@@ryanworboys325 one refurbished air bag is $780 and not a dealer part. Benz dealer quoted me $5,200 to replace ONE. $3,100 just for the bag itself.

[@Eddie89]

@@seanfagan6022 what batteries???

[@OverlandDreamer]

You may want to go ahead and start it up so you don't run down the battery as it rises.

[@smiah2009]

Exactly...

[@pbadach1468]

@Michael Murphy aye. Could be level control valve or one of pipes

[@dudi8035]

I have mercedes e220 w213 when the car is started it lifts up it shows no errors but when you turn car off the car goes down there is no specific time, sometimes it stays up for half an hour, sometimes it stays up for 15 hours.. Can you please help and tell me what this is?

[@rafalbuba1426]

Hi mate , I have the same problem with my Gle , have you sorted out what was wrong please?

[@dudi8035]

I didn't find anything and the Mercedes service center doesn't understand what it is about, if you find something please tell me

[@thefridge1000]

@@dudi8035 Any update on this problem, Im having the same issue. Stays up for 3 days but then goes down 3 times in the one day.

[@dudi8035]

@@thefridge1000 I've been to a mechanic who does just air suspension and he took off a part and put it in the water and found a small hole in the top suspension which sometimes drains and sometimes doesn't because it's all the way at the top reason, someone didn't put the car in service mode while lifting the car and kept the car running

[@greg_takacs]

Useless video. Diagnosed nothing, repaired nothing.

[@unsinndj]

Does it doo CALIBRATION for the rear suspension position?

[@kennypitt4560]

No

[@headplice]

I have this problem but, only on the N/S/R. It's random as well. Sometimes stays up for 30mins other times it'll last 15hrs. Bizzare. I have concluded 2 things though. 1. It your cars suspension is failing when parked and the event is random. I'd say the air bags are holding air. If the car is self leveling on start up, then the compressor is doing its job. It's then a case of a leak elsewhere or sensor or valve issue. None return valves on air suspension cars are a notorious weak point on a lot of cars that use air suspension systems.

[@thefridge1000]

Did you fix the problem, I'm having the same issue

[@davidhinton3595]

PLEASE update this video to let us know if it was indeed worn out air suspension units. As you may know, there are reasons other than the air suspension units themselves for leakages.

[@toyotakzj7884]

Hi did you find what the problem was, air springs, sensors, control unit?

[@davejohnson3860]

Confused airbags fix or salesman?

[@johntheoldmod]

you will recognise this blokes voice on different chanels he seems to know very little about fixing because he just wants to sell you product

[@bennyaassonswax2176]

He’s basically a horrible bastard.

[@kennypitt4560]

Google search this buddy, then read the customer reviews. "Bavarian Dominator @ the Review Centre"

[@antreassolomou8419]

Hello I've replaced my air compressor my 2 rear air bags and front right air strut but still getting the malfunction message on my dash and car lowers overnight rear right and front right any ideas?

[@andredompaul]

Air leak in pipes

[@antreassolomou8419]

@@andredompaul you mean the white small pipes?

[@seanfagan6022]

have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raise up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@djtlcnew]

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[@ulisesroldan2955]

@@seanfagan6022 mine is almost the same thing, but my alternator was bad. Now it rises up but one tire doesn’t, so it might be a leak or a sensor on one tire. One tire better than no tire rising up

[@jimonqa]

For a sales pitch, you'd think your scan tool could be more specific about what needs fixing.

[@drosser8461]

My thought also. All the diagnostic tool did was to advise that things are not as specified - I think that was fairly obvious anyway.

[@kennypitt4560]

Google search this buddy, then read the customer reviews "Bavarian Dominator @ the Review Centre"

[@James-k6k8n]

My suggestion don’t try to be too clever even if it drops start the car in the morning and it pops up itself and stays there during the driving , no need to spend any penny on it . What about your balls drops what are you gonna do to keep them up ,you worry too much for nothing .

[@miguelmoninhas5341]

Exactly what i made yesterday 😅

[@shadishado6704]

I have the same problem and I do not suffer from any damage except during high bumps, and I reduce my speed greatly so that nothing from behind hits the ground.

[@shadishado6704]

But if the problem is neglected for about a year, is it possible that it will touch the ground or will the problem magnify even more?

[@ukaszjurys2475]

Yeah you absolutely correct. Just forgot what you would do if compressor would gone ? If there is air leak compressor always will try to get air bag to designated pressure.

[@falfield]

....and in trying not to be too clever James, you are actually being....not too clever. Because once a leak's begun it will get bigger, and the compressor (which is not designed for continuous operation) will be working all the time to try to keep up with the leak. Which you won't notice because you're driving. And then (from wear) the compressor rings will start leaking making it less effective and it will spiral down to failure, which if you're unlucky will be on an important long journey. So you'll miss the funeral, will need recovery, and will have to replace the compressor AS WELL as fixing the original problem of the leak. Clever, eh?

[@The_Hand283]

So ive seen the fault without the diagnostic ,the question here was is it the air bag or the compressor that needed replacement ?

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

If it is coming up it is not the compressor, but more likely the valve control unit.

[@raatroc]

This is not the W212 but the S212

[@smiah2009]

Hi I'm having exactly same problem with my e class estate haw do i resolve this issue ? What point of this video? If your not telling us haw to resolve ....👎

[@seanfagan6022]

have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raise up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@smiah2009]

@@seanfagan6022 : this is suspension air bag issue(poss leaking)not batteries I had to have the suspension air bag replaced cost was approx £500.

[@seanfagan6022]

@@smiah2009 Well professor. There was NOTHING done to my suspensions SO the new Batteries cured the problem. That was what the Professional told me and if he did anything with the suspension I would know it from the price I paid. They charge €85 per hour. Check your FACTS before you jump in contradicting .??

[@smiah2009]

@Sean Fagan : Well that's what they done for me yours may be batteries issue & there's no need for phycastic comments..

[@amos5745]

Need to Google his customer feedback mate.. "Bavarian Dominator - Review Centre"

[@thomasjefferson4085]

Judging by the silence of a reply, I think this video is just a commercial

[@andredompaul]

Your taking rubbish how do you know it’s the bags could be a leak very rear that both bags fail at the same time.

[@seanfagan6022]

have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raise up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@scantoolnetwork4812]

You can pick up the MB V2.0 here www.diagnostic-world.com/pages/iCarsoft_MB_V2_0_Mercedes_MULTI_System_DPF_Battery_Engine_ABS_Airbag_Oil_Service_Diagnostic_Tool__271818-z=950512&p=129810.cfm

[@alvydasurbonas8913]

it doesn't help

[@Peter-it5ht]

This guy just annoys me ,even his card was placed over the instruments, its just about sales.

[@kennypitt4560]

Google search this buddy, then read the customer reviews... " Bavarian Dominator @ the Review Centre"

[@LiveFromLondon2]

Just an advert for your sales. Don't need 3 minutes to say "use a fucking scan tool".

[@kennypitt4560]

KZbin this buddy, coz its the same guy. >>>> Shark Attack in Scotland - Fisherman Saved By His Shoe"

[@thomasjefferson4085]

The condition described here seems unlikely that both airbags have a leak. It is possible that air is escaping from another part of the airspring system for both bags to be down? If both airbags are leaking, you are in for a hell of a lot of money to replace them. Replacement can be very labor intensive. The airsprings alone cost over US$1200 each but the labor will take this repair job closer to $3500 - $4000.

[@gordonyoung7467]

bags in England only cost $150 each

[@123Sander1231]

Its a 15 minute job on the w212 if you do it with 2...

[@seanfagan6022]

have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raise up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@Dave_Tae]

@@seanfagan6022 What bollocks, The batterie doesnt make the suspension leak.

[@MoAli-vh8uo]

It can be due to batteries research

[@kaibintech]

Great and educative video!

[@dipladonic]

This video tells you nothing that you wouldn't have known by simply looking at it!

[@johncooper2707]

Poor video. Purely a sales pitch. No direct help in diagnosis other than buying their kit

[@MoAli-vh8uo]

😂 true

[@kennypitt4560]

Google search this buddy, then read the customer reviews "Bavarian Dominator @ the Review Centre"

[@carscloseup]

Useless…

[@kennypitt4560]

Google search this buddy, then read the customer reviews "Bavarian Dominator @ the Review Centre"

[@rg6982]

Same old shit with Mercedes suspension

[@seanfagan6022]

I have a 2012, W212 Estate with the same problem. It has 151,000 miles up. I left it to a Merc Pro and he diagnosed it that the Batteries were low on Volts. So he replaced the original 2021 Batteries and 2 days later the car was perfect. It even raises up while parked up overnight. Success story..??

[@heemdealer]

The battery fixed your rear suspension sag?

[@martinskanal]

Doing some research for a friend who has problems. Fuuuck me! ..why anyone wants to buy a 2.hand MB with Airmatic is beyond my comprehension.. nothing but crazy expensive parts and repairs..

[@Bitco10000]

What a waste of time

[@tonycorona396]

Useless video. Don’t watch it - waste of time

[@gwood701]

Pin hole in the air line