There are plenty of benefits to the OBD2 module for the Mercedez-Benz active airmatic suspension, so what’s different about this system? The Airmatic is a cohesive suspension system that provides a level of responsiveness hitherto not seen in the M-B world. With some pretty important distinctions from the typical steel-spring suspension set-up, it also works as a team with the adaptive damping system (ADS) and Dynamic Select drive modes. Some other honourable mentions whilst we are looking at the benefits: this suspension system is ‘plug-and-play’, can be easily taken back to factory settings and is a pretty economical option. On top of all that, it is one of the few options which will definitely not void your warranty. But before we take a more in-depth look at the benefits of this sleek new system, let’s look at how it works.
First up: How does it work?
The OBD2 module for the Airmatic active suspension for Mercedes-Benz is an alternative to the traditional method of lowering the suspension. Typically the traditional method would involve many hours and lots of cash spent at a mechanics, physically lowering the suspension. The first thing to note about the Airmatic suspension is that it circumnavigates this long process. The module supplied for this new suspension system simply plugs into the OBD2 port. Activation involves some easy navigation with your steering wheel and available buttons in your car. You can choose from three options: factory settings, low and custom. This is a nice touch from the designers as it allows you to quickly restore to factory settings, a process that would be laborious using the traditional method.
What to look out for
There are some important things to look out for when you consider the OBD2 module for the Airmatic suspension. The range of cars it fits is wide, from the C, S and E class right through to GLE, CLS and GL-class. This is a real step up for Mercedes-Benz owners, allowing a great variety of cars to access this new technology. It is important to check if your model has the Airmatic Air suspension upgrade before you invest, however. But this is a simple fix: just take a look for a button with a car icon and an upwards arrow. If you do have the required upgrades, then when you click this button, a message will appear on your car’s display letting you know the details.
The options: Mechanical lowering VS OBD-2 module lowering
So the big question is why choose module lowering over a more traditional mechanical approach? A great place to start is cost. The plug in and play approach to lowering the suspension of your Mercedes-Benz cuts out the need for expensive mechanical parts and expensive labour costs. Instead of having to book your Mercedes-Benz into an official mechanics and wait it out, you are able to do the entire set-up from your drive at home. Not only do you cut out the costs, but you make good use of the carefully designed Airmatic suspension system already available from your car. This is an important point, as although mechanical lowering has long been the most common approach to lowering a suspension, Mercedes has caught up with its buyers, and provided a fully integrated in-car lowering system that, importantly, won’t void your warranty.
The module lowering option is a great way to go for those who want the peace of mind that an ‘official’ part offers. The module lowering system is designed for those who want a system which communicates happily with the rest of the well-designed Airmatic suspension system: making good use of the self-levelling features and the ADS. Importantly, because the OBD2 module is a plug in and play system, it is possible to raise the vehicle at the push of a button. This means that you can easily enjoy greater ground clearance on rough roads. Overall the module lowering approach to suspension systems is a quicker, simpler and more cost-effective solution. It offers a more flexible set of options than mechanical lowering, and is going to be a better option for the health of your car too!
The round-up: What benefits does the OBD2 module provide?
The great thing reviewers have loved about the OBD2 module is the plug in and play design. This provides you, as the owner, with a higher level of control over your car. Mercedes-Benz owners also report that the flexibility offered by the OBD2 module, with the option to reverse and customise changes easily, is responsible for this module's popularity.
Mercedes-Benz OBD-II lowering module is the best solution to lower mercedes car with airmatic air suspension without any damages or modifications done to the car, just only using obd-2 connector and navigation buttons fitted on the car.
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Compatible Mercedes-Benz cars:
- C Class W205 Pre-Facelift Saloon Sedan 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- C Class S205 Pre-FaceliftTouring Estate 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- C Class C205 Pre-FaceliftCoupe 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- C Class A205 Pre-Facelift Convertible Cabriolet 2014 2015 2016 2017
- C Class C180, C200, C220, C250, C300, C350e, C45 AMG, C63 AMG, BlueTec, 4Matic
- E class W212 Saloon Sedan
- E class S212 Estate
- E class C207 Coupe
- E class A207 Convertible Cabriolet
- E class W213 Saloon Sedan
- E class S213 Estate
- E class C238 Coupe
- E class A238 Convertible Coupe
- E class E200 E250 E300 E300e E350 E350e E400 E550 4MATIC CGI BlueEFFICIENCY CDI BlueTEC
- AMG E43 AMG E53 AMG E63
- E class E200d E220d E300de E350d E400d 4MATIC
- CLS W218 C218
- CLS C257 W257
- GL class X166 SUV
- GLS class X166
- GLC class X253 Hatchback
- GLC class C253 Coupe
- ML GLE W166 SUV
- GLE C292 Coupe
- S class W221
- S Class C217 Coupe 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- S Class A217 Cabriolet Convertible 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- S Class W222 Saloon Sedan 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- S300 BlueTEC Hybrid S320 S350 S400 S450 S500 S550 S600 S63 AMG S65 AMG 4Matic
