My 2013 GL 63 got the same malfuction on front right suspension. Suspension is on the lowest level. The other 3 air bags are ok. Is it also the valve block or a complete strut? I hear the air
@Chip6565Ай бұрын
My valve block has failed a few times. It’s hard to say what has happened to your GL63 without looking at it. Good luck
@nlroelАй бұрын
@@Chip6565 i took some soap and spray it on the front strut because I hear hissing from that part in stead of the valve block…. And I see some bubbles😊. Pff will cost a minimum of 1800 each. So OE Mercedes or Arnott….
@cameronober5375Ай бұрын
mine does this in 4-6 gear then when i shift to 2nd its fine somtimes i got to shift to first its an 03 tho. did you ever figure out what caused yours to do this?
@Chip6565Ай бұрын
Mine was float related. I adjusted the float to the factory specified height and it has been fine since.
@creeksquadfuggin7323 ай бұрын
Can you build me one please
@taharishsynergy88703 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video is really help me on my Job
@cedricmailhot82024 ай бұрын
I want to do it but how much do I need to extend it. I saw you did only extend it of .75 to 1 “.
@Chip65654 ай бұрын
It’s been a while since I made this. Seems I didn’t have much of a choice regarding the length as I retained the original brackets that were welded in place on the ends.
@user-ev5sl5wt6u4 ай бұрын
Why gel coat it when it was never gel coated from the factory?
@wildcat66693 ай бұрын
extra layer of protection
@danaolson28715 ай бұрын
Change the air pump inlet filter and hose. If the valve block failed it can be due to dirt getting in there. Eventually the hose gets brittle and breaks off letting dirt in the compressor and valve block.
@billbutler35788 ай бұрын
Very nice job I did the same on my 70 corvette no body filler
@Pirate_Bay_rottweiler10 ай бұрын
Excellent job, this really helped me save $$$ in labor cost
@Pirate_Bay_rottweiler10 ай бұрын
🙏🏿🙏🏿👍🏿
@ocdraridrogonel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jbaviator1 Жыл бұрын
Curious what the seat height is on this with the 16/19 setup?
@Chip6565 Жыл бұрын
Looks right at 36”
@1stCme Жыл бұрын
Hello. Hope you can help. I have the same exact vehicle. The malfunction symbol came up and on the rear passenger it’s low and my rear tires are wearing out in a matter of 3-4 weeks. Do you think because of the rear end being low is causing the tires 🛞 to be wearing fast?? Looking forward to your answer
@Chip6565 Жыл бұрын
I’ve replaced my airmatic control valve three times now. It is likely the problem. I always keep one on the shelve and with me when I travel!
@1stCme Жыл бұрын
@@Chip6565 thanks a lot for the quick response. I appreciate it
@chrissmith8026 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! This girl rips too!
@joeschannel5290 Жыл бұрын
Did u find out wat it was
@Chip6565 Жыл бұрын
Only think I could find seemed to be float related. It was closing so high the floats may have been hanging up on the carb body. Adjusted it to the factory spec and it has been fine.
@ubuntungabantu67302 жыл бұрын
Where is the relay and fuse for air ride suspension in the fuse box?
@Chip65652 жыл бұрын
check the fuse box under the rear seat. there is a fuse diagram there to locate the location of the various fuse boxes and related components.
@danjim70562 жыл бұрын
Awesomenese work, it turned out beautiful.
@denisemichelle8782 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about you!! Happy to see you are doing what you love!! D
@JCproduction02 жыл бұрын
Would u happen to have that 14 in back rim still
@firetaz392 жыл бұрын
Chip6565- Did this valve block replacement completely resolve your issue and still holding? Did you say in beginning of video that front and rear were unequal front to rear? What about left and right? I have front pair much higher than rear that are sagging equally low... What diagnostic software did you use to tweak ride height later during airbag replacement?
@Chip65652 жыл бұрын
Since this video I have replaced the valve block a couple of times. It is a mechanical part that is prone to failure in my case.. I have also replaced a leaking airbag in the rear. That caused it to sag in the corner. Neither repair requires software to replace.
@cooperdarly77385 ай бұрын
Did you replace the compressor filter?
@erincrawford41572 жыл бұрын
Replaced my valve block and now I hear a clicking and the ride height never changes. And today the malfunction error appeared on the dash. Any advice?
@khaledibnwaled3 жыл бұрын
Any link online for pumps please!?
@user-jd4kp3lp9r3 жыл бұрын
Hi I am changing mine on 2010gl350.does it require calibration after it's done.i am getting one from Mercedes
@YouTube.TOM.A3 жыл бұрын
If possible carry the vehicle to a shop and have them reset your shock height values. A lot of us with Mercedes are riding around with incorrect values on all four Air struts
@mikimiki1958 ай бұрын
Unnecessary values are already saved in brain of the car. Values do not change just because you had issue with suspension. 👍🏻
@YouTube.TOM.A8 ай бұрын
@@mikimiki195 Incorrect values do not change because of suspension problems but the correct values on all shocks gives proper articulation of the suspension components through all operational variables, ride height and stiffness selections.
@mikimiki1958 ай бұрын
@@KZfaq.TOM.A I do know values do not change I’m saying no need to do anything with values when replacing bags. Values are stored in computer and don’t need to be changed unless desired. 👍🏻
@YouTube.TOM.A8 ай бұрын
@@mikimiki195 Thank you, if i have a scanner that can reset those values i do that, [ resetting back to factory setting ] I don't believe any innovation I can create would be better than the factory values, I like keeping the factory camber.
@mikimiki1958 ай бұрын
@@KZfaq.TOM.A i do have MB Xentry and recently purchased TopDon
@clabruno3 жыл бұрын
I have replaced compressor, valve block, all 4 airbags and I am still getting a leak somewhere? When I raise the car it causes my compressor over work and then give me error code of compressor cooling down. When I lower the car the front end is much lower than the back and Undrivable .. any idea?
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
sounds like there is a leak in the system somewhere. most likely in the front if it’s dropping. I’d spray some soapy water around the fittings and airbags and look for bubbles once the system is charged up with air.
@clabruno3 жыл бұрын
@@Chip6565 when raised the car stays up though. Only when I try to lower it does the front end drop to the ground. The rear part never lowers
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the valve block is defective. It has selonoid valves and are common to fob as. I have a 2015 Gl and have gone thru two in 70k miles. Having a spare is a good idea!
@clabruno3 жыл бұрын
@@Chip6565 valve block is 2 days old…
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
Well if the original valve block did the same thing you have to look elsewhere. Not much to the system: four airbags, pipes and a compressor.. see if you can find a leak with soapy water when you have the front dropping.. good luck
@bhirmiz3 жыл бұрын
My 2014 gl350 intermittently sags the rear when off. But when you enter the vehicle it raises up with out touching the ignition???? Anyone help.
@maxagent863 жыл бұрын
This was not a correct installation. There is a reason for the ferrules that were on each of the air lines. They prevent the line from coming off of the threaded fitting, which can happen under pressure. The ferrules have to be transferred from the old valve block to the new one, or new ferrules need be installed. Either way, this can only be done with the removal of the fitting, not by just pushing in the line, as done in the video. I recommend that you re-do this step in order to prevent a possible mishap. Viewers beware.
@RENIELTUBE2 жыл бұрын
Stop talking about things you are not sure about :-) The ferrules ARE already in the connectors from factory.. And yes, it IS a simple push in and pull back gentle to seat the hoses correctly.. However the video is a little misguiding as you should NOT tighten the brass on the new valveblock at all.
@stanjones84952 жыл бұрын
@@RENIELTUBE about to do this repair and just want to be sure about the lines. Simply push them in and the ferrules keep them in place? I did the compressor and I concur about tightening, it specifically said not to tighten but I messed up the air line, local shop corrected it for me, said you need a special tool.
@RENIELTUBE2 жыл бұрын
@@stanjones8495 You can do it yourself in the following way.. unscrew the compressionfitting,(even though the instructions says not to) pull off the white/black plastic plug (while taking care not to loose the fitting or the ferrule). Cut 5mm of the old hose with a stanley knife (the old ferrule will have mangled the hose a bit) Push fitting approx 10mm onto hose . Push ferrule approx 2mm onto hose (cone towards fitting). Push hose and ferrule into receiving hole until bottoming out (further pushing the ferrule onto the hose until the correct distance is reached) remove hose from hole and lightly pull fitting towards ferrule (without mowing the ferrule). Push hose and fitting in hole until bottoming out, lightly screw in fitting until seated and o ring is tight. lightly pull hose to check if compression ring fitting has bitten..
@stanjones84952 жыл бұрын
@@RENIELTUBE thanks brother!
@greg4fiddy3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you guys had a great ride day! If you dont mind me asking...what year is the Honda 450?
@FaizAlshehri3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Excellent guide. To the point. Full of useful tips. Thank you.
@saintjohn316TV3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see how you got it out of that tight space.
@kaibintech3 жыл бұрын
cool
@raywalteroutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I'm building a Superlite SLC and the body is gel coated I'm considering leaving it that way and getting a nice paint job in the future.
@tedlu0083 жыл бұрын
my 2007 GL450 with 110k miles is now on the 3rd set of front air bags and 2nd set of rear air bags. But still with original compressor and valve block. Seems not too bad in comparison.
@calebb74543 жыл бұрын
Job well done. Ive learned with painting that everyone has their own opinion and way. Their own technique and environment. If it works for you and you dont have problems than youre doing something right.
@kaibintech3 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@johnq53073 жыл бұрын
Hey Chip, another question; you said your GL is a 2015. Why didn’t you bring it in under warranty?
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
It was bought at auction with 1k miles involved in a crash. MB voided the warranty as it was considered a total loss with 4K damage.. go figure.
@johnq53073 жыл бұрын
Chip6565 wow! What did you get it for?
@johnq53073 жыл бұрын
Hey Chip, Did your suspension drop or remain the same? We’re you able to raise and lower with the switch in the middle console? Did you run diagnostics with diagnostic tool? My malfunction light came on yet everything still seems to be working fine. I purchased an icarsoft scan tool and it looks like I lost comm with the airmatics. Thanks!
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
The suspension did not drop when I had the malfunction. I don’t recall trying the switch on the console.i had access to the Star Diagonostic tool but it wasn’t needed.
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what you mean by stating lost communication with the airmatics. Nor what problem your experiencing. I’m no expert but have been successful fixing it myself a few times now.. twice I have replaced the left rear airbag which leaked. The first was a knockoff brand and didn’t last long. And have replaced the distribution block. No communication issues.
@johnq53073 жыл бұрын
Chip6565 Thanks for the reply. I’m having a similar problem and it seems to have corrected itself. The code i was getting from the scan tool was comm loss between the instrument cluster and esp. we’ll see if it comes back.
@johnq53073 жыл бұрын
Chip6565 the comm loss diagnostic read with the icarsoft tool is between the instrument cluster and esp module. I’m thinking (hoping) its the issue you experienced and because the message didn’t match the expected result, cured the error.
@tyferguson5643 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this for a 82 Corvette and what product did u use for a filler when you was doing the body work?
@Chip65653 жыл бұрын
I used Rage Gold Premium Lightweight Body Filler. I would recommend the product for your 82. Others have advocated not to use acetone for reducing the gelcoat to prevent blistering.
@pakpug4 жыл бұрын
Hi, would you describe how the click sound? Is it like tick tick metallic sound? I have same car as yours. Thanks
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
Yes, a tick tick sounds that was most noticeable when turning the wheel. With the window rolled down so you can hear it as it wasn’t that loud..
@pakpug4 жыл бұрын
Chip6565 you replied so fast, thank you. My car body vibrate at 65-75mph, but not at the steering wheel, do you have same problem?
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
Papi no vibration in mine.. perhaps tires out of balance?
@pakpug4 жыл бұрын
Chip6565 already replace 4 tires and balance them recently, no change. I dont know, maybe rear axle shaft or propeller shaft, at just 10k miles :( btw thank you for your information.
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
Have someone ride in a car next to yours to observe each corner of the vehicle to try to isolate which corner of the car is responsible for the vibration.. then investigate from there.
@batukilinch77544 жыл бұрын
I have 2009 GL 450, rears shocks are locked on at a height. I am sure why. I changed rear shocks from Arnott last year. I’m not sure why I get malfunction message on dash.
@22JSaucedo4 жыл бұрын
How did you calibrate the suspension system after you replaced the part
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
I don’t believe that is necessary although I do have diagonostic software and do recall recalibrating while trying to troubleshoot a leaking airbag that I replaced several months later.. in either case I don’t believe it is necessary. Their are separate sensors at each wheel that control wheel height and that is a separate system.
@mgolfgreat4 жыл бұрын
Great video and investigation, on my GL450 2011- I changed the valve body block, repaired the cracked compressor intake hose, replaced the intake filter, replaced the 40 amp fuse, replaced last year both front air springs but I still have the level malfunction? can you give me advice on whats going on, I dont want to pay the dealer $179 for diagnoses. I will check back later for your response
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
You haven’t really explained what the problem is.
@michealbrown14783 жыл бұрын
Hi Al Abbasi, Did you manage fix yours? Mine Ml 350 is doing same thing. One side is higher then other and also have malfunction message coming on dash. Can you please tell me what was cause on yours. Thanks
@Convex7572 жыл бұрын
How did you fix the first issue?
@Convex7572 жыл бұрын
Did you get any codes
@troyb96094 жыл бұрын
You can use 50% derateck 50% gel coat 2% hardener and no pva is needed when you use duratec it will air dry and cure and the duratex makes it easier to spray no thining
@stephenmichael33954 жыл бұрын
I am glad you were safe.. This suspension is complete and total garbage..you will continue to have nothing but problems with this.. I am sorry to say..
@zachariasvan39653 жыл бұрын
You ain't know shit.
@catmanflorida85454 жыл бұрын
??
@SierraRacingTeam4 жыл бұрын
Good practice day, we need to go again soon.
@neilschulman66044 жыл бұрын
Good Fun!
@PeterFlores3234 жыл бұрын
What do the colors mean???
@Chip65654 жыл бұрын
Colors are used to identify where the lines are routed from: airbags, tank or compressor. The block also has colors and codes like RR for right rear, etc.