PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Well, I can't find any more details about ADS

pcmaher · #4 02-25-2005, 09:48 AM

Thanks dkveuro. I did come across that webpage early in my search. What I'm looking for are specific details, like what the signal voltages are for the different levels of damping.

leejxxxxx, you are correct. This car does not have regular shocks. The rear shocks work with accumulators and seperate damping valves. The fronts do not use accumulators, and the damping valves are integral to the shock. I too had a problem with my ADS system last year. In hot weather, the ADS warning lamp would come on as soon as I turned the steering wheel, and the ride defaulted to firm. It didn't happen in colder weather. Pulling codes indicated it was a faulty steering angle sensor. I changed that and haven't had a problem since.

I'm not getting any codes now from my car, but it just rides too firm. From the comments I see on this and other boards, the car should ride smoother.