MERCEDES AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSE & REPAIR

[@andrewb8961]

Great video. I was able to replaced the same air spring on my 2013 ML 350 today, all thanks to your video. I bought the air spring from autoshack and it only cost me $66 CAD plus tax. Like you, tested the old one to see where the leak was, and it was in the same spot as yours. Apparently it is very common for them to crack in this manner. I will probably have to replace the other ones soon. Thanks again.

[@yangwang1033]

Hi, Andrew, can you please post the parts number here?

[@andrewb8961]

@@yangwang1033 SKU: # KAS229M17RPR. That’s off the autoshack website in Canada.

[@yangwang1033]

@@andrewb8961 thank you! 😄

[@andrewb8961]

Update: I had to replace the other one only a few weeks after.

[@yangwang1033]

@@andrewb8961 I ordered a pair on the site, how much did it cost you to put them on? Seems like they only sell in pairs now.

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Thank You Sir! You saved me a ton of money and it was easy! 2011 R350

[@lindsayrixon7402]

👏👏 Brilliant, the best air spring replacement video on the net, thank you for your time and effort.

[@FinTra_]

BEST video i've seen. No one showed the arnott fitting old vs new how to. Awesome, thank you.

[@eltonsbbq-pit]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm just about to do the same repair myself. Cheers from Norway

[@carcareservices7229]

Thanks for the videos my problem solved thanks

[@andrzejwrzesz]

Great video

[@1313asterix]

That was an excellent video . Got a GL 350 with similar problem on the front suspension .. I can hear the air leaking after I turn off the engine.. Is the process to replace the front driver/ passenger airbag same as the rear or is there something that I need to look out for...

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

The front one are more involved job, u have to take out the complete strut and disassemble it.

[@kaibinrubber]

Nice video!

[@silkyg3400]

Even though I don't have merc had to watch as you post such good videos. BTW on my saab 93 I have in balance breaks what can cause this pls??

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Do u mean imbalance ? Is it rear/front or side to side imbalance ?

[@kaibintech]

Great video!

[@norocketsciencebuild5371]

Hi. Thank you for the video. A quick question: is it safe to driver my Mercedes with the air suspension being low/damaged to my mechanic's garage about a mile away from me?

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Rear ones yes, front is not a good idea

[@norocketsciencebuild5371]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY thank you. Yes the rear one is gone, I need a new one.

[@sevenstarexports]

Thanks, I have GL 450 2013 i like to repair my car by my self what is best scan computer? & which is best place ti get for better price

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Rajesh Chhelavda its hard to say, but launch and autel are both descent tools for european cars

[@sevenstarexports]

thanks for your reply,which model no( AUTEL MAXISYS MS906) is good & wher to buy please

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Rajesh Chhelavda yaa, the 906 will cover enough cars and options .. buying options are based on ur location

[@sevenstarexports]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY I am in Florida Orlando USA

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Rajesh Chhelavda it is available at Amazon, but u might get nice deal on eBay auctions

[@patricwell8335]

I got the same car but i cant even communicate with the system.. My scanner use to let me until the benz drop really. Now i get kick out of the system...i check fuse and relay...any advice

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Try different scanner, and keep in mind the control module might be faulty

[@patricwell8335]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY yea i try my Autel nothing at all...this airmatic module does it need to be program

[@patricwell8335]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY to make sure when i use a scanner its trying to read the air suspension system thats the airmatic control module correct

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

@@patricwell8335 yes

[@patricwell8335]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY just to make sure yes it will need to be program..

[@Rideniss]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JorgeLopez-ub8dz]

I dont get it, who gave this video thumbs down and why? This is one of the best videos I’ve seen showing this process.

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Thank you very much

[@DPCPhotos]

Thumbs down from the mechanic at your local shop that wants to charge you $1500+ to do this repair.

[@rogersilva2922]

great video

[@adama8854]

I am subscribing, clear video. Great Quality video and straight to the point. Thank you

[@otto.a.2465]

Good video, easy to follow. Do you know if this process is the same on the Mercedes R class? Thank you.

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Its the same for all mercs from that generation .. minor fasteners differences

[@fixingproblems3183]

Thank you for making the video. My rear camber is not 0 degrees. Can you help please ? I replaced both rear suspension air bags on 2012 GL350

[@kaibintech]

Nice video! Subscribed.

[@pedroshanchez5594]

Tank you so much Great Video,, and i gonna try to do it tomorrow..

[@charlescaltrop725]

Hello...I wonder if you have had a problem with SAAB 93 2007 B284 V6 engine giving DTC P2188...any help you can provide will be most welcome..thanks

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Charles Caltrop, although its hard to diagnose fuel mixture codes remotely, but causes could be MAF, Boost leaks, fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor, O2 sensors.. without additional data and test cant tell exactly, u will need to look at freeze frame data as well ..

[@charlescaltrop725]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY Thanks for your kind reply..I am starting to check data to see what I can find..hopefully WIS instructions will help..Best regards.

[@FvGa]

Holy crap that was an easy install.

[@truenorthbldg.maint.ltd.6079]

Hello, great video...I have a w219 that I think the air bags are leaking, can you change them individually or in pairs ? Thanks !

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

One side is ok ..

[@AaronsTalks]

Hi, you just push the hose in to the new brass fitting on the new strut? No tightening down or anything? Thanks

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Yes

[@shabirmohamed4504]

Hello- great video. I tried using hand pump to check for leak after i took the airbag. Any special adapter you used for the fitting to pump the air?.

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

No adapter, any hose that fits on top of the fitting ..

[@les536]

Cant believe this guy is wearing flip flops working on a car

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Casual Thursday 🤣🤣 .. u can wear whatever u like when u own the place 😉

[@ryanjade2836]

Hi I have a 2007 CLS 550 and its throwing the airmatic code: "Power Supply Valves Short Circuit to Ground" I checked for continuity on each electrical plug going into the valve block and there wasn't any. The resistance was greater than 1.5 ohms. Is there supposed to be continuity or is there only when the relay activates? Do i likely have a break in the wire? Can you please help me im really stuck!!!!

[@harryblanchard315]

Hi can you change my ABC system to standard or coilovers please or recommend someone ? many thanks

[@Vivelejos.]

Excelente Gracias por la hayuda .

[@batukilinch7754]

After 2 years I am again!! Now both front suspension is losing air, I replaced valve block and compressor. Tested at the shop, stayed level. I came home, after 2 hours front suspension lowered again. Sensors are good per scan, No leaks both shocks. Is there anything else I need to check. This is very frustrating.

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

It is the shocks usually, like in 99% of the time .. u just cant test them for leaks 100%. Try raising the car to the max and spraying water all around the air strut and top of it .

[@batukilinch7754]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY I soap sprayed it and it was the line between compressor and valve line, tightened it, solved for now. Thanks for the reply!

[@batukilinch7754]

I replaced compressor, relay, arnott air spring, rear sensors, valve block rear is still won’t raise. Do you have any idea?

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Wihout a scan tool to pull faults and actuate components it is almost impossible to figure out for certain , u still have the accumulator , the lines, the module, adjusting calibration after replacing certain components in the system .. so the lost is long ..

[@les536]

Valve block

[@abe4664]

Hello I have a question but it’s not about shocks. I have a 2015 Mercedes GL550 and I do not know how to change the cam plugs. This is a v8 engine it’s much harder but the v6 is very easy to do. Can you help me please ?

[@anthonymalla7526]

Thank you so much for your great professionalism and knowledge in taking the time to help us Ml owners understand our mechanical issues and saving dollars 💰

[@jaguar7051]

Amature You do not know how to connect Airline

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

It is definitely hard to connect Airlines 🤣

[@Cici01271]

Hi! My husband changed both rear air springs on my GL 450 but the truck won’t rise! Any suggestions? It’s been parked in the garage for the past 8 months because of this 😢

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Do you have a suspension malfunction message at the dashboard?

[@Cici01271]

The Flying MechanicDIY yes

[@Cici01271]

The Flying MechanicDIY even after the air springs were replaced- the message still shows

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

its either a bad compressor or bad valve block, to test the compressor unhook one of the front shocks air lines let it release air, reconnect it and see if the compressor pumps air into it, if it does then compressor is good and change valve block

[@ChristopherDBotha]

Hi, I have a similar issue. How do we know its not the ride height sensor? Cici not sure if you can share how this issue was resolved?