WTB CL600 W215 ABC PUMP
11-14-2013, 06:34 AM
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WTB CL600 W215 ABC PUMP
Hi Guys
Can you please advise best place to buy an ABC Pump for W215 - CL600.
2003 year, part 0034665201
Any reputable sellers here able to sell one?
Thanks
Can you please advise best place to buy an ABC Pump for W215 - CL600.
2003 year, part 0034665201
Any reputable sellers here able to sell one?
Thanks
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11-14-2013, 10:55 AM
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Go to www.autohausaz.com and search under power steering pump. It's a tandem pump that also drives the ABC system.
There is one on Ebay for a little cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W215-W220-S430-S55-CL55-LUK-OEM-Power-Steering-Pump-0024666001-/350610256469?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a1fff255&vxp=mtr
There is one on Ebay for a little cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W215-W220-S430-S55-CL55-LUK-OEM-Power-Steering-Pump-0024666001-/350610256469?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a1fff255&vxp=mtr
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11-24-2013, 04:06 AM
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We're going to start there and see what happens.
From what I've read around, the expansion hoses & accumulator can be trouble parts too.
I assume you replaced all these too.
Who did your replacement?
Did you buy parts online? (if so where)
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There is a review on one of the forums.
In 1 line.
It's noticeably less stable than ABC.
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11-24-2013, 04:36 PM
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There's a noticeable difference between ABC / Struts
conversion update:
conversion is complete, factory hydraulic struts were removed and the strutmasters struts fit in snugly. abc system was topped up after i plugged the ends of each hydraulic line, also changed out the abc filter and the power steering filter for a preventative measure.
you never really realize how heavy this car is until you take off the active suspension. the car tilts in turns and during accel/braking like any other car over 4000 pounds but you dont know it with the abc. considering i spent 1400 on the strutmasters kit as opposed to the thousands i would have invested on fixing and maintaining the abc suspension i think it might be worth it though
car does not handle the same at high speeds as it did when it was lowered with abc but i think its partially because of the amount of air thats getting underneath the car as opposed to before. no rubbing in the front even with slamming on the brakes to avoid a ticket at 130 mph. i think the combination of the sheer weight of this car and the caliber of the struts/springs keep it handling well even without the sway bars. at first i missed the abc suspension and being completely flat through sharp/fast turns but these strutmasters struts (bilstien i believe) still keep the car relatively flat without sacrificing ride quality
conversion is complete, factory hydraulic struts were removed and the strutmasters struts fit in snugly. abc system was topped up after i plugged the ends of each hydraulic line, also changed out the abc filter and the power steering filter for a preventative measure.
you never really realize how heavy this car is until you take off the active suspension. the car tilts in turns and during accel/braking like any other car over 4000 pounds but you dont know it with the abc. considering i spent 1400 on the strutmasters kit as opposed to the thousands i would have invested on fixing and maintaining the abc suspension i think it might be worth it though
car does not handle the same at high speeds as it did when it was lowered with abc but i think its partially because of the amount of air thats getting underneath the car as opposed to before. no rubbing in the front even with slamming on the brakes to avoid a ticket at 130 mph. i think the combination of the sheer weight of this car and the caliber of the struts/springs keep it handling well even without the sway bars. at first i missed the abc suspension and being completely flat through sharp/fast turns but these strutmasters struts (bilstien i believe) still keep the car relatively flat without sacrificing ride quality
11-24-2013, 06:57 PM
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Sounds like a positive review to me. Sure, not as flat as ABC but still good and beats the hell out of constantly throwing money at the ABC system. You could actually drive the car for a few hundred thousand miles without spending a fortune maintaining the suspension.
That's my only real beef with the 215CL. The suspension is magnificient and total crap at the same time. It was a love hate relationship.
That's my only real beef with the 215CL. The suspension is magnificient and total crap at the same time. It was a love hate relationship.
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11-26-2013, 05:30 AM
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UPDATE:
Purchased a pump from FCP Euro last week, express international shipping.
Dad installed it today and car is levelling itself again.
Seems to be working well.
Lingering issues now.
- ABC light still on in dashboard (Guess it needs a code reset. Is there an easy way to do this? or do you need an OBD cable + software)
- driver door does not pull itself shut or close the window gap when you soft close.
door Wiring?
Purchased a pump from FCP Euro last week, express international shipping.
Dad installed it today and car is levelling itself again.
Seems to be working well.
Lingering issues now.
- ABC light still on in dashboard (Guess it needs a code reset. Is there an easy way to do this? or do you need an OBD cable + software)
- driver door does not pull itself shut or close the window gap when you soft close.
door Wiring?
11-26-2013, 01:09 PM
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You will need the factory workshop diagnostic system (STAR DAS) to dump and reset the ABC code. No malfunction message should be present as long as the system is functioning within parameters. This leads me to believe there is more afoul in your ABC system.
The soft close door problem is more likely as result of either a bad door switch, the PSE pump circuit disabling itself or a blown door lock pneumatic unit.
The soft close door problem is more likely as result of either a bad door switch, the PSE pump circuit disabling itself or a blown door lock pneumatic unit.
11-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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Pop says they lost a lot of abc oil after a big leak during the pump replacement that he needs to add back. Perhaps this is a cause.
We will take it to a mechanic who can read the code and find out
Regarding door im not sure, they supposedly were working fine until the car battery was disconnected for 7 days while repairing the ABC
So i would propose a simpler problem like ECU/blown fuse/wiring. Will have to find out.
Il keep updatinf
Pop says they lost a lot of abc oil after a big leak during the pump replacement that he needs to add back. Perhaps this is a cause.
We will take it to a mechanic who can read the code and find out
Regarding door im not sure, they supposedly were working fine until the car battery was disconnected for 7 days while repairing the ABC
So i would propose a simpler problem like ECU/blown fuse/wiring. Will have to find out.
Il keep updatinf
11-26-2013, 05:20 PM
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DO NOT, repeat DO NOT turn the car on with low ABC fluid. You run the risk of cavitation in the pump and that will make your new pump a new bad pump.
Low fluid will throw a malfunction as system pressure drops too low.
Also, did he pressurize the ABC reservoir prior to starting the engine? If not, the pump generally doesn't get the proper priming which leads to cavitation as well.
Low fluid will throw a malfunction as system pressure drops too low.
Also, did he pressurize the ABC reservoir prior to starting the engine? If not, the pump generally doesn't get the proper priming which leads to cavitation as well.
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