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GLK Air Suspension Problems Solved

My Mercedes GLK, build year 2011 with a Gasoline engine, has air suspension problems. It won't lift, leans to one side, and the dashboard is showing error messages. The headlights are also misaligned. Could it be the air suspension compressor or a bad connection?

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mariethunder5

That sounds like a headache. Air suspension issues can be tricky. Leaning, error messages, and headlight problems all point to a potential issue. Have you checked for any obvious air leaks around the air struts? Sometimes you can hear a hissing sound. Is there a fuse for the air suspension compressor that you could check?

liam_swift1 (Author)

I haven't heard any hissing, but I'll listen closer around the air struts. Where are those fuses usually located? If it's not a fuse or an air leak, what else could cause the compressor to fail?

mariethunder5

Fuse locations can vary, so check your owner's manual for a diagram. A faulty compressor is a possibility, especially with those symptoms. Sometimes the internal components just fail. Given the error messages, it might be best to get it properly diagnosed at a workshop for an accurate repair estimate.

liam_swift1 (Author)

The shop found a loose/defective cable connection to the air suspension compressor, which was causing the problems. Replacing the plug cost 95€ including labor. Thanks for the advice. I know a bit more about air leaks and the suspension system now.

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