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I have an S550L(S500L in EU, same car, just different name) for about a week, and I am in love with this car. I wondered for a long time if it was definitely a good decision to change the car because 4 years ago I bought a used 2018 ford fiesta which is cheap to maintain. After this week, I can confidently state that there is no better car in the world than this Mercedes(in this price). Maybe it burns more fuel, maybe the parts are more expensive and the car is almost 20 years old, but the comfort, performance and safety compensate fully. A few things I had to fix, thanks to youtube it was not hard and doing it with your own hands gives a lot of satisfaction, the keyless door handle had 2 broken cables inside, I just had to remove it, connect these cables and now it works like new (buying a used one is $150 in my country). The sunroof was jamming in the middle, I used silicone grease spray on the slides and it works flawlessly. I will have to fix the contour seats because air escapes from the chambers, I see such a video from you, it will definitely be helpful.

Dear, please tell me, how did you know the problem was coming from the Airmatic Valve Block?

do we need to do calibration after the job is complete?

Finally a step by step airmatic repair video...This guy has produced a great diy presentation

Hello sir, I have a question. For me, the shoulder area is completely inflated and I cannot change it with the command. is there a way to release all the pressure and air? the chair is definitely not comfortable.

was the valve block necessary or was the problem just the cracked line?

Google “Voss fittings”. Go to their website and read the instructions on how to connect them. It’s very easy. Take off the old brass fittings (two pieces) torque the new fittings with the white plugs to 2nm. Simply remove the plug, press in the air line until it stops and them pull back on it firmly to seat it. That’s it.

I have a 2013 S550 and I'm experiencing an issue where the right side keeps sagging. The suspension compressor stopped working, so I replaced it. However, the new compressor still doesn't turn on. I've checked the relays and confirmed there's power. My question is: if the valve block is malfunctioning, could it prevent the compressor from turning on at all, or should the compressor still activate regardless of the valve block's status? Essentially, I want to know if a faulty valve block can stop the compressor from even starting up.

I understand this is an older video but a fantastic job on the installation of the valve block and the video itself. No obnoxious music and excellent voice over. Great job and thank you!👍🏼

Vidéo très intéressante, merci beaucoup.

I love this video. No ducks were harmed in the making of this video :D

Off topic - I notice you did a hood emblem delete on your car - can you share whether you used a kit or where did you get the flat badge from please ?

So you changed the valve block, but in the process noticed there was also an issue with the airline. So you fixed the air line and connected it to the new valve block. Was the issue a bad airline? …or the valve block? What did I miss here?

The easiest thing for you to do is two ways takeoff the front bumper or take out the headlightM You doing way too much

Great video! How did you manage to detach the top of the felt strip from the frame? I've tried it, but failed as there was soo little room for my fingers that I couldn't grab the felt properly.

My front right is sinking as well with airmatic suspension symbol what should i try first

For what engine ? That must be 4.7 twin turbo?

I just had to buy one seat bolster and 2 seat control modules to get my massage seats up and running in my s65, thanks for the video, looks easy enough but I’m still going to have a pro do it for me

How did you reconnect the airlines to the new block?

Great video! Would this be the same on a 2014 GL 450?

Is the glued leak still fixed or did it fail again?

Thanks for the video. I'm guessing your car was sinking consistently no matter where or how it was parked? I think valve body issue is when the car will sink randomly, e.g. sometimes in 10 minutes or other times, will not drop at all, for over a 1 week.

Excellent video, my friend. I love the relaxedness and clarity.

Hi, I have the opposite problem. Rear shocks are both maxed out. Rear shocks are as high as they can go and don't deflate. Could it be the same block causing the problem? Lines need to bleed.

You didn’t show how to put the airlines into the new block.

You are the rock :)

Beautiful S-Class sir and good job on the valve block replacement

I agree with the hood ornament. It is bothering me as well and thanks to you I am now shopping for a flat hood badge 😊

I have the same problem on the right front side I heard air coming out of it so could that be the problem are the air line?

Good job.

Does anyone know how to remove the plastic base on the seat? I have a big leak from the supply line but I can’t access it without removing the plastic trim

How do you know if the valve block is the problem or the compressor

4:25 "At this point I disconnected the front right line, and you can see the shock move up for some reason". The vertical position of the wheel reflects an equilibrium between pressure in the air bag, and tension in the shock. When you disconnect the air bag, there is no longer pressure in it, so the tension in the shock makes the wheel move up. Thanks for the nice video, going for it on my 2013 E550 now.

I love my 13.

After I replaced the strut, I’m getting a “vehicle rising please wait” on the dash. I wait and nothing happens and the car doesn’t rise but i can clear it by pressing ok. It doesn’t come back on unless I turn off the car.. I replaced all the fuses/relays and hear the compressor reservoir kick on. Any ideas?

Beautiful Benz.

I want to know you

Just bought another CL a few days ago. The dealership diagnosed the valve block electrical part as defective. $1,895, I said “no thank you”. I love having something to do, so I just ordered a valve block and will be doing the job in a few days. Did you do anything to support the rear or just let it drop?

I have a 08 s550 with a malfunction. The rear passenger is stuck in the air and the ride is so stiff that it's bouncy. The suspension malfunction error code says "fault in component (right rear suspension plunger valve)" someone said it's the front valve block. I'm wondering if that is it. I'mma change it and see if it fixes my problem.

hey please give us link where did you buy spare bladder

Awesome thanks a lot

My VL FL green color line got snap from the solenoid block do you know where is that line connect to?

You know I have a problem with my W211/ E550. 2008 Airmatic left wheel. I replaced the strut already. I thought I'm set! NOT! the Airmatic pump kicked in after starting the engine. Went to the correct ride height! Then turned off. My left front went right back down. I raised it again to double check everything even torch specs. Cleaned all the electrical components connectors. Made sure every one of them clicked on the other connectors. OK I'm set now. It worked. Yeppie! Then I checked all Airmatic settings inside the Car. Worked really great, then I turned my wheel left and the pump came on again? Then straight. Everything is fine. Then turned my steering wheel to the left. The left front side went down again. I pulled the wheel off. Checked everything again including the ride height sensor. Everything was fine. I am waiting for a W211 air compressor valve block hoping it will solve this problem 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with this Airmatic system. Sounds very similar!

After parking GL450 overnight, both front wheels are lowered down. Once starting the car, then air compressor starts then the wheels are up to the normal position again. I can drive the car with no problem. No error or ant warning message at all. Do you think what is an issue here. Can I still keep driving a car without fixing this.

I was gifted an 2002 S500 .. it’s got an issue where over night the rear would be ok the floor .. where should I begin to look at to diagnose the problem? And also another issue it’s got, is the battery would die within minutes after shutting the vehicle off, maybe the air pump will kick in when noticing it’s loosing pressure? Am I able to test for parasitic draws on these vehicles?

Do you need calibration after changing valve block?

Same issues on my 2008 GL 320 Waiting for new strut to arrive..

Great content. Thank you!

You should have used Jack stands. If that Jack was to fail your brain would’ve been smashed out onto the floor.

thank you for the video,,,, what's your tire size? front and rear?