Airmatic - All You Need To Know

[rf065]

A lot of info to take in, but if you're having problems, some good advice here.

As someone said in the comments, "Mercedes-Benz should ditch their whole Airmatic section in their manual and just print a QR code to this video. Perfect amount of detail and explanation. If you know things, you can explain it in simple words!"

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[WilliamMaldivess211]

A lot of info to take in, but if you're having problems, some good advice here.

As someone said in the comments, "Mercedes-Benz should ditch their whole Airmatic section in their manual and just print a QR code to this video. Perfect amount of detail and explanation. If you know things, you can explain it in simple words!"

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Am a quarter of the way through it - really useful so far having just had some air suspension concerns with my w211. Am just going to make some dinner to have while I watch the rest. Thanks for sharing.

Very real what he said about parts darts!

 

[rf065]

A lot of mystery about Airmatic, even with some some garages, but a lot of this makes sense.

 

[rf065]

Another guide for more Airmatic help.

The Definitive Guide To The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC Suspension System

Throughout the last twenty years, Mercedes-Benz equipped numerous vehicles in their lineup with air-ride from the factory. This system, although complex, shouldn't be feared; it's broken up into relatively easy-to-service components. Introduced on the W220 S-Class for the 2000 model year,...

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[WilliamMaldivess211]

Another guide for more Airmatic help.

The Definitive Guide To The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC Suspension System

Throughout the last twenty years, Mercedes-Benz equipped numerous vehicles in their lineup with air-ride from the factory. This system, although complex, shouldn't be feared; it's broken up into relatively easy-to-service components. Introduced on the W220 S-Class for the 2000 model year,...

www.fcpeuro.com

It’s reassuring to see it says around 115000 miles before replacement - my s211 has 39000 so hopefully many more years before any problems with the airbags!

 

[Wearsthefoxhat]

It’s reassuring to see it says around 115000 miles before replacement - my s211 has 39000 so hopefully many more years before any problems with the airbags!

Unfortunately age will also play a part in its condition, rubber will perish with time…. not sure that they will last another forty years with your mileage… but would be nice though eh.