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I have only had my SL55 a little while and at first drove it every day or every other day with no probslems. Been away and with one thing aother haven't driven it for 10 days. I get in this morning and it tells me ABC too low - don't drive. I have pressed the raise/lower button and the error...

Hello guys, I will take off the ABC rear valve on Sunday and replace the o-rings and clean it... as it is sticky. W215 (CL500, 2000model) What is the process of removing it, does it need for the system to be depressurised or because the rear wheels will be on the air there is no need to? ie...

Hi dudes, I've got my eye on a CL500, 2001 lpg converted with decent mileage. Chap has mentioned ABC light is showing on the dash and from what he knows it's either top up of fluid or replacement of arm which he's got priced at £250. I know no-one can diagnose this, but I'd really appreciate...

Hello, My CL leans to the right about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch (its noticeable if you look at the car on the flat) regardless of set suspension height on the toggle switch and doesnt sag on any of ther corners. Anyway, does anybody happen to know how much mercedes charge for the calibration or...

Very near to purchase of a cl500 215 Although no signs of any problems on the 2 I'm considering 60kand70k miles showing. Can a reasonably experienced home mechanic work on the abc systems? Ie could I replace the pump or struts myself or is it all permanently pressurised etc Is there a mileage...

I have two struts from my SL55. Been talking to a member who is interested to buy & have the balljoints renewed. The part numbers for mine are: A 230 320 44 13 A 230 320 45 13 I've googled those & of course it comes up as SL55 He however has an SL500. I think physically they will...

Wanted 2 front ABC struts for R230 SL500

Hi looking for a cheap knackered unit! Just want to try and see if the bottom ball joint can be replaced with something stock (as mercedes must have done when they built them). My pair are off to be refurbished with the ball joints resealed in plastic and I don't want to end up with an...

Although in all the time I have owned my CL500. I have never activated my ABC system height adjustment. Mainly because I want to avoid undue stress on the pump and system. I have been thinking. Do you think it makes sense to activate the hight system every now and then to exorsise it. Or...

So I moved the CL500 off the drive as I needed to change the ABS sensor from my Lexus IS300, changed that and really pleased as it worked a treat... then brought the Citroen C5 2.2HDi just for a typical service oil, filters etc... finished that and really pleased too. I then went to move the CL...

I know this has been done to death but I just would like someone's opinion. I have been pining for a CL500 for a few years now. Recently I have been considering E46 M3's, E39 M5's, 540i's, B10 Alpina's, SL500's, S55's and so on. I keep coming back to the CL500. I have found a 2004...

Gentlemen The gaiter / rubber sleeve on one of my rear ABC struts is ripped, can I just ignore this? If it must be fixed, is it a diy job?

Hi I know the proper way is to get MB or someone else to do it with Star and rodeo it etc but does anyone know if sticking the return through the filter into a container and then keep topping up the resevoir whilst raising and lowering the suspension would flush the system through... also does...

My brother has a facelift (57 reg) W211 E320 CDI Sport which he uses at the weekend to tow a catering trailer around 5miles each way. On Saturday night the back of the car dropped so it is now sitting around 20cms from the road! The car is now with our indy who cant fit it in until later in...

The car is a 2007 model with 20K miles on the clock, and from a MB main dealer. The interesting thing about it is the Active Body Control suspension. There have been several people on this excellent forum who given advice on ABC struts and their pro’s and con’s, but it was Reflexboy who put my...

I will be looking at, and test driving, a 2008 “Sport Edition” SL350 this coming week. I believe that there is a possibility that the vehicle has ‘Active Body Control’ suspension. Whilst this initially seems like a bonus, I am concerned that if it goes wrong it will cost a fortune to fix...

Sorry about poor quality, Robs a mech not a cameraman obviously

At last someone does the ABC ball joint repair. To slow for me but i might get the old ones repaired and then sold on fleebay. taken from other forum. ABC Shock absorbers - removal, refitting and ball-joint repair - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

Hi all. I need some help/advise please. How do I bleed the ABC system to ensure it is free from air bubbles etc Thanks in advance Matt.

My local MB dealer just did a healthcheck on my SL55 AMG and told me that my front shocker ball joints have excessive wear. They said the remedy would involve replacing the entire strut leg! The parts they quoted were: 230 320 44 13 - O/S/F HYDROPNEUMATIC SPRING LEG 230 320 45 13 - N/S/F...