e55 W210 hydraulic suspension problem

[daniel3v6]

Hi All,

First hope you had a good xmas and new year

You may (or may not) remember me saying about traction problems with my E55, I thought it might be the tyres. I noticed the other day the passenger rear of the car was alot lower than the other side so think I might have a problem with the suspension.
I have the hydraulic suspension system where you can switch between "sport" and "comfort" but I must admit I have no idea about suspension (especially this type)
I checked the hydraulic resovoir at the front right of the car and the level on the front says its just below minimum BUT theres also a dipstick which says its near max.
I have also had the car to a MB dealer and specialist and they said the fluid is fine.

Anyone any ideas?

thanks

 

[nick-E55]

hi, Others on here will know far better than i, but it may just be the self-levelling suspension, if your car has it. I know the 02+ models did. Made me think twice when i noticed it on my car! :roll:

 

[television]

I would check it in a car park as road camber can give miss leading test

 

[daniel3v6]

thanks, sorry should have mentioned that. I was in a car park and I have also checked it on my drive. Its quite a difference too not just a little.

On the passenger rear the top of the tyre is almost level with the arch on the other side theres a good 1.5" I would think.

Thanks

 

[BlackC55]

There are so many things to check.

Does the rear go up and down when loaded?

Are the springs ok?

 

[daniel3v6]

good point, sorry for being so vague. ill give that ago.

are they any more tests that could be useful?

 

[daniel3v6]

good point, sorry for being so vague. ill give that ago.

are they any more tests that could be useful?

 

[daniel3v6]

Found out what the fault was... the damper had snapped but luckly is being replaced under warranty

should be getting the car back today yay!