Visit Workshop warning - again!

[E55 Ben]

Hi Guys

The warning (pictured below) flashed up. When I switch the car off it disappears and doesn't reappear. It did it a few weeks ago but has been fine since.

Does anyone know the following:
What does it mean?
Is it likely that as it disappears when re-started its a glitch or is it meant to do that?
Is it expensive to fix?
Is there a cheaper way to fix it?

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Ben

 

[AndyPCD]

That sign means there is a problem with the airmatic suspension

Really needs the fault codes reading as it could be a number of things causing it to come on.

Best and cheapest route would be to take it to a local indy and get them to look at it.

 

[E55 Ben]

Thanks Andy

I just had a load of work done today (front torque arms, rear discs and pads) any chance that may have disturbed a wire and its a simple fix - or is that wishful thinking?

Ben

 

[AndyPCD]

They might have done. But again might be a coincidence. But if you have had it a couple of weeks ago i would say there is a underlying fault there somewhere.

Was the place you had the work done today a merc specialist.

 

[E55 Ben]

Yes, it was MBS. From what I have seen and heard and their work is very good, just being hopeful........

 

[AndyPCD]

Yeah olly is a good guy from what ive heard.

I would just pop it back to him if hes not too far. Im sure he would stick it on the star for you to read the fault codes.

 

[E55 Ben]

i will tomorrow, they are only 5 minutes away. Thing is though that if the fault has disappeared will they be able to read it?

 

[AndyPCD]

Yeah even if the warning snt on now it should of still logged a fault code in the system.

 

[E55 Ben]

Perfect. Thanks.

I will post he outcome.

Ben

 

[John]

I've had this now and again in the 2.5 years I've had mine.

Once had a sensor replaced as it was spouting interesting numbers but still get the message. Fault code is logged but whenever the sensors are tested - they work fine now.

There are no problems with my airmatic at all either - it's been checked and checked again.

I probably got it half a dozen times in the first 2 years - changed my main battery but had it once just after but not since.

I've even had it once on particularly hard cornering.

It maybe yours has a definite issue though...

 

[E55 Ben]

Just back from MBS.

We plugged it into STAR and it said the 'time to fill the main reservoir was too long'. Thought it was either a leak or a shot compressor. STAR did a test on the compressor and it didn't reach the correct psi, it stopped about 3/4 short in the allotted time.

Verdict - worn out compressor.

£404.00 inc vat fitted, does that sound OK (all genuine parts)?

Thanks

 

[BlackC55]

Yes, that's about right.

I would check the pipe to the compressor first though. They tend to chafe through and cause the same symptoms.

 

[E55 Ben]

I have asked Dave to check the pipe but in fairness when the STAR tested the pump it did sound like a knackered fridge!

 

[rlowy]

I have this message from time to time, it always cancels itself and when I report to MB Tonbridge they can't find a fault. Everything seems to work fine.

 

[John]

I have this message from time to time, it always cancels itself and when I report to MB Tonbridge they can't find a fault. Everything seems to work fine.

I couldn't believe mine was the only one which did it...