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  1. homersimpson

    ABC Struts

    Its now possible to buy replacement dust covers for ABC struts... This is the rear but fronts are also available.... :thumb: Mercedes W220 , W215 , Rear ABC Shock Absorber dust Cover, Boot Repair | eBay
  2. B

    2013 sl63 abc

    i have got an R231 2013 SL63 with 40,000km When i bought the SL there is the ABC malfunction warning but it comes on and off. In the center display screen showing the ABC and G force, during driving i can see the ABC indicator beside the wheel will have the red column showing ABC is active by...
  3. JohnnyAMG

    R230 ABC Valve Block Rebuild

    I am in the middle of rebuilding the front valve block on my R230 SL55. My car was dropping on one side so decided to go the whole hog and sort it out. So I have stripped down the block and two small things i need. The four O-rings which seal the solenoids to the valve block are knackered on...
  4. D

    CL500 ABC system preventative maintenance

    Hi, Advice very welcome on whether I should change the hoses on the ABC system. Bought car in February and well pleased with the car. I have changed the oil and filter in the ABC system and do not have a problem with it but read on here if hose goes the pump is wrecked and virtually writes...
  5. WHITERABBIT

    Mercedes abc shocks and valves

    Hello, For sale two rear shock absorbers for ABC suspension. Fits on W215 AND W220. Both have just been remanufactured. 450£ EACH Two valve blocks for ABC as well for W215 AND W220, comes with new oil seal kit.- 300£ each 07948729766 :rolleyes:
  6. WantSL55

    R230 ABC problem

    The left rear strut on My 2004 SL55 has suddenly become inoperative. Driving the car on Thursday and got a "grey" ABC fault "visit workshop" message, drove 10 miles to get home and could feel no difference with ride/handling. Switched off engine whilst moving cars to park it and when...
  7. B

    ABC Issue

    Hi guys, I am in my third month of ownership of my 03 SL55 AMG and have already got the "ABC Visit Workshop" :doh: When I started the car today the message came up and the car wouldn't raise. I stopped and started the car and suddenly everything was OK again. When I got...
  8. MicB

    ABC and STAR MOTOR SERVICE

    On Sunday evening my car displayed, in white, ABC visit workshop On Monday morning on start up the car displayed, ABC drive carefully (superfluous advise as I always drive carefully ***!!!???) Some ABC fluid on my garage floor but on checking there was enough fluid in the reservoir (I...
  9. S

    ABC red then normal ?

    Hi everyone... My car dropped on the way home from work today ABC in red and it was as low as possible the front wheels were resting on the inner arch lining. It only looked like the front end had dropped the back was normal but the car wouldnt go up or down at all when pressing the...
  10. U

    ABC Pump Rattle (bearings?)

    I have a 2000 CL500 with a relatively new ABC pump fitted by Mercedes just a shade over two years ago and it has developed a rattling type noise at tick over, if you raise the revs it stops and also if you operate the suspension it stops briefly, there is also a strong vibration coming from the...
  11. ToeKnee

    ABC fluid and filter change done.

    Did the ABC fluid and filter change on my 2006 SL500 today, car has done 49000 miles. Followed the on-line instructions and it was a very simple and straightforward job. One thing I noticed though was that there is a code on top of the filter which I'm assuming is a manufacturer date code, on...
  12. S

    CL600 rear pressure ABC

    Hi All intermittant warning ABC - checked on my carsoft diagnkstic and it is saying rear left pressure sensor is.fauly Cant seem to find these for sale nor the location on the car - can anyone help? Thanks! Simon
  13. S

    Is ABC Fluid harmful to paintwork?

    I just wondered if the Mercedes Pentosin ABC hydraulic oil harms paint like say brake fluid does? Similarly does brake cleaner wreck paintwork?
  14. V

    ABC Suspension - Can AMG shockers be replaced with non-AMG shockers?

    Hello all Need to replace the front shockers on my 2004 W220 S55 Kompressor. Apart from the dealers everyone else is being a bit of a pain in helping to get these. But to cut a long story short - will ABC shockers from an S600 Bi-Turbo fit and work on a S55 Kompressor? My Indy said the car...
  15. V

    ABC Suspension - Can AMG shockers be replaced with non-AMG shockers?

    Hello all Need to replace the front shockers on my 2004 W220 S55 Kompressor. Apart from the dealers everyone else is being a bit of a pain in helping to get these. But to cut a long story short - will ABC shockers from an S600 Bi-Turbo fit and work on a S55 Kompressor? My Indy said the car...
  16. D

    ABC suspension parts W215

    I am in the process of removing the ABC system from my car. All 4 struts work fine and have no signs of misting or leaks. I will be doing an o-ring rebuild on front and rear valve blocks before selling them as I bought the kits before my hose burst. If anyone is looking for any of the above...
  17. Rosso1

    Replacing a Rear ABC Strut on Mercedes SL-Class R230 with Arnott Remanufactured Strut

    Replacing a Rear ABC Strut on Mercedes SL-Class R230 with Arnott Remanufactured Strut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdthqDe-0-w
  18. M

    W215 ABC fault

    Have a abc fault come up on my 2001 500cl have read the code comes up with low pressure but the system seems to be working fine goes up and down evenly no leaks ideas please
  19. U

    Level Calibration Not Successful

    I have recently fitted new upper arms and two new struts one front left and one rear right, the rear one was built by myself out of two bad struts to make one good strut.. Now the problem I am having is the car is sitting about 10mm or so lower on the left hand side which isnt uncommon...
  20. U

    ABC Level sensor voltages and calibration?

    Anyone have any idea how the level sensors should work? i.e should the voltages go up or down when the car is raised or lowered.. Mine seem to go up and down on different corners of the car when its raised or lowered so there is no way for me to know what is right. Also I cannot calibrate level...
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