ABC problem on 02 cl500 pllllllllzzzzzz help :)
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ABC problem on 02 cl500 pllllllllzzzzzz help :)
i have a 02 cl500 and i am having this problem when i leave the car for a while (4 hours or more approximately) i find it leaning from the right (front and rear but especially from rear) and when i put it to drive i feel the car being lifted by it self without using the lifting button..... i changed the sensor and the valve and i checked the fluid but same problem.... i heard that the pump may need to be replaced, but am really confused about paying big amount on a new pump 
cuz i till now payed enough 
so plllllz any advice from someone had the same problem
and plllz be serious cuz if it's too much expensive am thinking of selling the car
though i really like it but i can't afford fixing it.....
Thanks in advance
cuz i till now payed enough so plllllz any advice from someone had the same problem
and plllz be serious cuz if it's too much expensive am thinking of selling the car
though i really like it but i can't afford fixing it.....Thanks in advance
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This sound like either a valve block or the pump failing. Is the pump continuously running.
If you can't afford to fix this problem, this may not be the car for you.
No matter how cheap these cars are to buy, due to depreciation, they still are $100K + cars, with expensive service costs.
If you can't afford to fix this problem, this may not be the car for you.
No matter how cheap these cars are to buy, due to depreciation, they still are $100K + cars, with expensive service costs.
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I just had the same problem with my car about 3 months ago. I started with the ABC flush, that didn't work. Next is the valve block and then pump.
Total cost with labor about $3000+. Now ts works great!
Total cost with labor about $3000+. Now ts works great!
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all 4 wheels strut drop like dat?
Check List.
1st: Very important that your abc/ps fluid resevoir is up to level..
2nd: check visual leak on all strut.
one or all your strut leaking? can you see any visual leaks around the strut?
if not sound like you need front and rear valve block.
flushing system not going to help because your car obviously drop dramaticly within 4hrs...
flushing/rodeo bullcrap.. is not going to help.
it make sense if when you have a slow internal leak(no visible strut leak) ..possible the valve not close properly due to stuck or not close completely...
front valve block locate left front behind front bumper each about $1500. plus labor.. ummm....$$$$ It should only takes 2hrs to do...
Rear valve is bottom rear....parts cost about the same.. and it takes 1hrs or less to replace..
you looking about 4-5k in repair bro...
unless you find a personal mechanic ...(if you in my area.i'll do it for you)
good luck...bro
Check List.
1st: Very important that your abc/ps fluid resevoir is up to level..
2nd: check visual leak on all strut.
one or all your strut leaking? can you see any visual leaks around the strut?
if not sound like you need front and rear valve block.
flushing system not going to help because your car obviously drop dramaticly within 4hrs...
flushing/rodeo bullcrap.. is not going to help.
it make sense if when you have a slow internal leak(no visible strut leak) ..possible the valve not close properly due to stuck or not close completely...
front valve block locate left front behind front bumper each about $1500. plus labor.. ummm....$$$$ It should only takes 2hrs to do...
Rear valve is bottom rear....parts cost about the same.. and it takes 1hrs or less to replace..
you looking about 4-5k in repair bro...
unless you find a personal mechanic ...(if you in my area.i'll do it for you)
good luck...bro
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hello everyone im new here i been a mercedes tech for years and now have my own shop i have a cl500 and i have done more ABC work then i can count if any one needs help with any abc problem let me know i olso have 2 abc pumps and 2 valve blocks for sale real cheap...
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ur profile say u drives: cl600
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w215 2002 silver, e320 1999
heeelp
hello i have a related problem, i replaced the tandem pump like 3 months ago then a couple of hoases and the cars suspension works well it lower raises perfect but the car is higher on the left side by 2 cm or less
its tilted all the time while driving, paked, on and off
do you think this is normal ?
do you think they just need to rest ride hight ?
does it sound like valve block ?
thanks a million fo your help
its tilted all the time while driving, paked, on and off
do you think this is normal ?
do you think they just need to rest ride hight ?
does it sound like valve block ?
thanks a million fo your help
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hello i have a related problem, i replaced the tandem pump like 3 months ago then a couple of hoases and the cars suspension works well it lower raises perfect but the car is higher on the left side by 2 cm or less
its tilted all the time while driving, paked, on and off
do you think this is normal ?
do you think they just need to rest ride hight ?
does it sound like valve block ?
thanks a million fo your help
its tilted all the time while driving, paked, on and off
do you think this is normal ?
do you think they just need to rest ride hight ?
does it sound like valve block ?
thanks a million fo your help
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w215 2002 silver, e320 1999
hello thank you for your help and reply, the car was reacently diagnosed with das star at benz and everything checked out fine ( abc check), but now that you mention my indi changed the arm trhusts do you think the sensor arm could have gotten bent during this ?
if so what are my options you think?
what else could it be besides the bent arm sensor.
thanks a million for your help and time.
if so what are my options you think?
what else could it be besides the bent arm sensor.
thanks a million for your help and time.
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ABC Problem 2001 CL500
ABC fluid leaking. Removed pump and found that the drum behind the pulley has cracks in it. Front seal seems OK. What can I do and is there a rebuild kit or parts available for this. I may be interested in one of those pumps you have for cheap.
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Do not buy a rebuilt pump. Its a waste of money. Who knows how long it will last and the cost savings you will originally have will quickly vanish once it craps out and you have to install a new one. Just do it once.
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Actually, this is an acquired car from a elderly aunt. Don't want to come off cheap, but the price tag of a new pump pretty much puts me out of the ball park. I have all the abilities to work on it, so maybe there is another option out there. Any help will be appreciated. Maybe a schematic or diagram of the pump.
Last edited by bradster582c; Jun 7, 2012 at 08:24 PM.
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Hello
I have a problem with my ABC as well, I just got my car like a month ago and it`s been sitting in my garage since then,I have started up my car a week ago and the drivers side has dropped down and the passenger stayed up
I do have the error message.....I will have my guy change the fluid over the weekend,but I`m sure it`s not going to solve my problem.
Anyone would know what went wrong? I would appreciate some help
Thank you
I have a problem with my ABC as well, I just got my car like a month ago and it`s been sitting in my garage since then,I have started up my car a week ago and the drivers side has dropped down and the passenger stayed up
I do have the error message.....I will have my guy change the fluid over the weekend,but I`m sure it`s not going to solve my problem.
Anyone would know what went wrong? I would appreciate some help
Thank you
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Hello
I have a problem with my ABC as well, I just got my car like a month ago and it`s been sitting in my garage since then,I have started up my car a week ago and the drivers side has dropped down and the passenger stayed up
I do have the error message.....I will have my guy change the fluid over the weekend,but I`m sure it`s not going to solve my problem.
Anyone would know what went wrong? I would appreciate some help
Thank you
I have a problem with my ABC as well, I just got my car like a month ago and it`s been sitting in my garage since then,I have started up my car a week ago and the drivers side has dropped down and the passenger stayed up
I do have the error message.....I will have my guy change the fluid over the weekend,but I`m sure it`s not going to solve my problem.
Anyone would know what went wrong? I would appreciate some help
Thank you
R.K.
