Car had no malfunctions until I disconnected battery and then the next morning reconnected it. Now I have air suspension malf, abs malf, and ride control mal?? The airmatic automatically rises when I start the car even though the button is not on?

Any ideas? This is odd! Does something need to be reset?

 

Faults should clear onceride height is back to correct height. Just drive a few hundred yards. If faults persist use Cancel button (C) on dash to cancel faults.

Note: Car automatically raises itself ifthe height is incorrect (subject to battery being connected/ignition on)!
Ride height degrades if car is left parked up for some time necessitating air pump to get it back to correct height next time ignition is turned on. this is normal. Anything much longer than 24 hrs can cause the pump to run. The system is not designedto be 100% airtight. Just nearly so.
I fride height is incorrect ABS/ESP etc are inhibited because these systems are designed to work at a give (normal) ride height.

Hope this helps.

Stuart

 

once disconnecting the battery there are several systems that required to be learned (by customer).

For your complaint of airmatic and ABS warning, simply start the vehicle and turn the steering all the way to the left then the right followed by once again left and right (vehicle stationary) and the fault should disappear.

Also you may fint that the one touch windows and sunroof do not operate automaticly. Again close all windows keeping the buttons pressed up for 2 seconds after closing and also do the same with the sun roof and you should find that the system operates fully once again,

 

Thank you for the post that cleared up a bunch of my problems.
01 s430

 

Guys,
I have an 02 S430 and it is great reading your comments. You make this forum realy interesting.

 

I tried the turning stearing wheel bit with no luck clearing the Airmatic visit workshop?? car still at max height and will not come down??

 

Is the "wade" (Raise Ride Height) switch light ON on the fascia?

Stuart

 

No.