2000 S500 115K

Passenger side slow to rise, and lowers rather quick when idle.
all other functions seems OK, the switch will raise the car, pump works, it's just the passenger side is a bit slow, the STOP car warning will flash and go off when I come to a stop.

Charles Kimble

Start with soapy water on the top of the strut underhood.

See if it will blow bubbles.

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2000 S500
115K

Top of strut does blow bubble maybe 1 (one) not excessive

however, I picked up on fender by hand and i can a large volume of air escape.
is that normal?

kimble

No! Mine did the exact same thing when my front airmatic shock failed. The lower seal was blown on the strut.


Go to http://www.arnottindustries.com/

I got mine from there, installed, and no problems since

2000 S500


Thanks everyone the lower seal has blown, will order new one today, is there a video for R&R
c. Kimble