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E220 cabrio
I have a 1995 E220 Cabriolet and the rear headrests have begun to activate when going round sharp bends, ( loud bang and headrests shoot up to full extention in case of rollover), no excessive speed involved! They reset after activation, showing the system is functioning correctly . Is there something else that needs to be done to stop their activation? or is this a fault?
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Has your suspension been modified? These are triggered by switches on the lower control arms of the rear suspension and if your springs are worn or your suspension has been modified in any way it can create changes in performance of these sensors. Check that your vehicle height is correct, that your shocks and springs are not worn. If the suspension system is correct then there may be other issues.
Best Regards, Brian
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E220 cabriolet
Thanks for the reply Brian.
The car is a sportline model and has had no suspension work done recently but you have reminded me that I reversed over a soft plastic bucket on the drive the day this started. I have looked at the rear suspension and can see two switch type devices affixed to the lower suspension legs? they face towards the rear of the car. The switch arms which protrude from them are as follows; passenger side seems firm and positve but the one on the drivers side is loose and seems basically to be broken, the arm is loose on the switch body and just waggles about. Now I believe I have broken this one with the bucket. Do you or anyone else know the correct name for this item or Mercedes part number? Thanks again, Karl. ( the car is left hand drive and I am in the southwest of France ). |
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Hello Karl,
I am glad you found your problem. I don't know what the part number for those switches are, but if you call the dealer and tell them they will give it to you, Also as all MB vehicles it should have a part number on it. Maybe someone in the forum has access to the system that provides part numbers. Good luck! I heard it was getting really hot over there in France, I hope you are staying cool! Brian
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Hello Brian,
thanks again for your quick response, I will check out one or both of your suggestions, unless someone else can come up with the part number. It has been consistently above 36C for the last couple of weeks with the odd one or two thunderstorms thrown in, great for open top driving but I keep having to wash the car after the storms! Best regards, Karl |
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