Newbie with a suspension problem/question

[Greg T]

Hello all,
I have a 97 SLS that says it has a computer selected suspension. I assume this is a self leveling type utilizing air struts. ??

When loading the car I never hear the pump running to level the car and if I have a couple of people in the back seat it will bottom out on RR tracks and/or dips in the road. I dont get any errors or messages in the info center on the dash. Could this just be a bad air compressor? If so, where is it and is it difficult to change???

Thanx in advance

 

[blkcat96]

suspension problem

sounds like air leak in either lines from compressor to shock, or dry rot on the rubber boots on the rear airshocks. ck the O rings in the airlines at the shock

 

[blkcat96]

sus problem

The compressor is pretty easy to replace, it's under the passenger side muffler, just undo the rear hangers and use a jack stand to rest the exhaust on while replacing compressor. Dealer says the compressor will burn it's self out if theirs a break in a line or the rubber boot blows out on the air shock. The compressor might be able to be rebuilt. ck around, a used compressor from a salvage yard range from 50-100.00.