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Hi Guys, My CL500 is 10 years old, no issues with ABC, no leaks all works fine....however whats your views on ABC fluid change as a precautionary measure? Look forward to your feedback.... Thanks,

Now I have got my engine to run right, the suspension plays up. I have never been really happy with the suspension on my 2000 S600, it seems very firm for this type of car. I read about turning the steering from lock to lock and tried it, the first time it made the car jump around like a bucking...

Iv been looking at a 2004 S55 recently that i want to buy and one of the first things i asked the chap over the phone was about the suspension. Glad to hear he was a Merc enthusiast and knew what he was actually driving as opposed to someone who just jumps in to get from A to B. Anyways, he...

I love these things...:devil: Now I have seen them for around 8.5K with FSH... I am looking at the 2003 facelift version (less faults/no rust??? - Is that true? Or shall I get a 01/02 pre-facelift) However how bad are these? OK I know about ABC is that the only big issue? Looking on ECP...

This might be abit of novice question but im confused as different models come with sort of suspensions with different settings and different issues but all the terms used for them seem to be the same. The one thing i have learned is that the ABC system is quite prone to failure and very...

Hi everyone, My 2003 SL600 has developed a problem with the rear abc suspension. Firstly, at the recent MOT the n/s rear shocker was put down as an advisery due to 'slight misting', which after reading some old posts on here didn't worry me too much.............for now! but now the ABC warning...

Car went in today to have abc work done, let's hope nothing else needs to be done, just need to get the bit of bonnet chips done and we are ready for the summer!:):):)

Just had a local indie have a look at my CL and nearly fell over, replace front axle abc valve block Front axle valve unit Replace abc oil line for small leak New abc oil with flush through Abc oil filter Mineral oil Reset via diagnostics And replace poly V belt tensioner while he is at...

Hi all, just wanted some advice on some ABC parts I may be able to get hold of, from a damaged vehicle (was someone i know) for my CL55 (MY00). So parts I`m interested in are the ABC pump and F + R valve blocks. The guy who used to own the car had these parts changed sometime ago, so are a few...

Just having ABC visit workshop messages on a CL500. Does anyone have info about the smaller of the two reservoirs on the nearside front of the engine bay? Its empty. The large one higher up is ok.

80000 miles 2003 SL55. - Front struts replaced about 8000 miles ago by main dealer under warranty, with all fluid replaced and new filter fitted. - ABC warning light came on around 3000 miles ago but a rodeo test sorted it out. - Car serviced at main dealer 1200 miles ago in November 09 - Car...

Hi have my cl at the garage at the moment for its MOT (which passed thank god!) and asked him to give it a good check while he had it. He has called me and said the abc pump has a slight leak and the seals need replacing, he has quoted me £90 plus VAT. Now i was always under the impression if...

Hello, Just when I thought my CL500 ABC suspension problems have gone, I found a new problem. The ABC light kept coming on intermittently everytime I went over a ramp and could also hear a slight knocking/thud from what sounded like from underneath the car. I took it to the garage for...

Just back from a few days away without the car and found the front offside wheel arch basically sitting on the top of the tyre. I started it up and the dash warning came up - 'ABC fault, do not drive' Sh..t, I thought to myself. I pressed the button to raise the suspension and it shot up no...

Hi all... yes the dreaded ABC system has managed to catch up with me now after reading the problems others have had, I fell victim the other week. :( Was driving about when i saw the red ABC warning light come on the dash so pulled over, and inspected under the car for leaks and there was a...

Hi Guys Just wanted to check this with everyone, I have had my SL500 R230 for about 4 years now, I used to drive it to work everyday 50 miles, but stopped last July due to the repair bills!! I have changed 2 suspension arms at over a 1000 pounds each!! Anyway, its only driven on weekends now...

I took the car back to the dealer last week to have the anti roll bar replaced as it knocked intermittently. I was surprised when I collected it when they said they'd reset the ABC system. I'm assuming they were referring to the Active Body Control system. I wasn't aware of it being fitted to...

Having finally taken an interest in cars, HWMBO has decided that we need an SL in the fold. For some unknown reason, she's also decided that it must be a 55 and who am I to argue ?! Ideally I'm looking for a facelift SL55 (04 on) in black with light coloured interior although other colour...

Can anybody tell if ABC was standard on the 1999 W220 S500?? I know about airmatic (and its related problems, because I've had some of the problems), but, wanted to be sure on the ABC. Thanks

Does anybody know what are the most common problems relating to ABC on the S500? Is there such a thing as a minor fault? (as described in a sale ad recently). I would be interested in the car, but, was wondering what the best and worse case scenarios are for ABC faults...........and do these...