I finally found a decent example locally and brought it home yesterday. True to form it has its share of issues and I wanted to get some feedback from you all. I have been reading the forums quite a bit but some things remain unclear for me still.
The car sis ever so slightly off on 1 side when parked, I dont have any messages on the console so how do I check the ABC is ok?
The trunk wont open when prompted via the FOB, I have to force it up and slam it close. I read it could be the mechanism or pump? How do i figure out where to start?
I have a hideous stance and I think it might be due to not period correct wheels? I have plans on getting AMG 18" Monoblocks off eBay soon.
start by deep searching the forum
I really warn everybody again
DO NOT BUY THESE CARS WITHOUT A ON MOMENT YOU BUY XENTRY DAS DIAGNOSTIC
what you list here is around 4000+ USD repair at MB dealer
Good looking CL! I still need to get pics up of mine. Just do your research on the abc system and you’ll find out it’s not that difficult to work on. I had a blown out hose by the rear drivers wheel and the aft accumulator was bad. After researching and ordering parts at about $620 I fixed my issue rather easily. Only about a day working on it.
start by deep searching the forum
I really warn everybody again
DO NOT BUY THESE CARS WITHOUT A ON MOMENT YOU BUY XENTRY DAS DIAGNOSTIC
what you list here is around 4000+ USD repair at MB dealer
I am not aware what Xentry is but will google it. I assume its some sort of diagnostic tool?
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
Great looking car
Thanks! Definitely a project car.
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Originally Posted by Ford9498
Good looking CL! I still need to get pics up of mine. Just do your research on the abc system and you’ll find out it’s not that difficult to work on. I had a blown out hose by the rear drivers wheel and the aft accumulator was bad. After researching and ordering parts at about $620 I fixed my issue rather easily. Only about a day working on it.
Thats good news, I did research bit more and its almost over whelming. I don't mind throwing parts at the car and trying to do it myself but I don't even know where to begin to figure out which part to replace first
I am not aware what Xentry is but will google it. I assume its some sort of diagnostic tool?
yes it is XENTRY DAS
there are always people around who have that so before you buy you see what is wrong with the car as it is a real electronic factory inside
yes it is XENTRY DAS
there are always people around who have that so before you buy you see what is wrong with the car as it is a real electronic factory inside
Where are they really located ? There is no Stutgart in Austria
It's a laptop with diagonistic hardware/software required to do dealer work on the car.
As for your trunk not opening, most likely the rear latch is leaking air.
Trunk opens with a PSE pump(pneumatic pump) and if it's leaking the fob and interior door switch for trunk won't work.
The stance looks normal, it should drop a little under ABC sport mode.
As for the lean on one side, it could need a valvebody oring kit installed with new fluid and filter.
I got a super cheap CL55 a few months ago as well for a project car.
It's a laptop with diagonistic hardware/software required to do dealer work on the car.
As for your trunk not opening, most likely the rear latch is leaking air.
Trunk opens with a PSE pump(pneumatic pump) and if it's leaking the fob and interior door switch for trunk won't work.
The stance looks normal, it should drop a little under ABC sport mode.
As for the lean on one side, it could need a valvebody oring kit installed with new fluid and filter.
I got a super cheap CL55 a few months ago as well for a project car.
Dam
what's wrong with your schools lol
GERMANY
and it is STUTTGART
here: (336) 432 0386 KKK call them for info about Germany
Have a look at their eBay listing, it shows: Stuttgart Austria. - I know how to spell "Stuttgart" Have been there several times. Thanks for the telephone number.
so I just got the ABC light and after having spent some time reading I am guessing my issue might be the one of the valve blocks. Time to find a local shop and buy one on eBay!
the trunk may or may not have automatic (hydraulic) closing feature, investigate further. there should be a fluid resevoir under the battery from what I understand, sometimes these reseviors are just low on fluid
so I just got the ABC light and after having spent some time reading I am guessing my issue might be the one of the valve blocks. Time to find a local shop and buy one on eBay!
what color light? whats the info on the car? cost? miles? just curious
ABC with a low mileage (if real) like you could not be a disaster to fix
but you must hook it up to a diagnosis, you can't guess and guess replace parts as they are expensive
buy a diagnosis tool or the real one instead of wheels for now
would you buy a hat instead of pants if you had a hole in them ?
cheap *** diag costs like 150 USD
the real thing around 700
ABC with a low mileage (if real) like you could not be a disaster to fix
but you must hook it up to a diagnosis, you can't guess and guess replace parts as they are expensive
buy a diagnosis tool or the real one instead of wheels for now
would you buy a hat instead of pants if you had a hole in them ?
cheap *** diag costs like 150 USD
the real thing around 700
A local shop has the Benz STAR and ran a free diag for me, front strut is dying so it goes in Thursday for replacement. Once done ill sort out the wheels and start to look at an upgraded stereo
A local shop has the Benz STAR and ran a free diag for me, front strut is dying so it goes in Thursday for replacement. Once done ill sort out the wheels and start to look at an upgraded stereo
that is the best, free
local store do diags for cheap
1 strut was bad and a steel line with the quick disconnect was leaking. Both issues replaced and a flush was performed. Car is back and running fine. Now I need to figure out how to change the digital clock as the time is wrong lol
Personally I wouldn't do the coil over swap. One of my hoses went bad and it cost a few coins to replace it. However the suspension on these cars is remarkable. The technology was way ahead of its time. To spend a little coin every 80k miles or so is not so bad for the caliber handling you get.. Just my two cents.
Personally I wouldn't do the coil over swap. One of my hoses went bad and it cost a few coins to replace it. However the suspension on these cars is remarkable. The technology was way ahead of its time. To spend a little coin every 80k miles or so is not so bad for the caliber handling you get.. Just my two cents.
You should try to drive one with coilovers if you can, most people who speak down on the conversion usually don’t have any experience with a coil swapped car ironically. Each brand of coilover kit has its drawbacks but strutmasters for example can be made to be a good alternative to ABC with better springs
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