E500 Suspension Update Service Bulletin
03-30-2003, 07:51 AM
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2003 SL Launch Edition, 2003 E500 Pewter/Stone
E500 Suspension Update Service Bulletin
I have noticed a cracking or clunking sound from the front end when turning the wheel pulling out of my driveway which is on a slight incline to the road. I called my service advisor who indicated that this is not a safety issue, but that there is a suspension "update" that they will be doing that should correct the problem. I will be taking the car on Wednesday and will try to get a service bulletin number if I can.
I will keep you posted.
Jeff
I will keep you posted.
Jeff
03-30-2003, 10:31 AM
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I'm interested in what "update" means...
Could this mean a simple reprogramming of the airmatic setup or redesigning and replacing bladder components of the suspension?
Interesting information... keep us posted.
Interesting information... keep us posted.
03-30-2003, 11:58 AM
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A friend just had front end suspension components replaced on his 03 SL due to noise being emitted, the dealer said they have seen this on other new models.
03-30-2003, 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by RJC
A friend just had front end suspension components replaced on his 03 SL due to noise being emitted, the dealer said they have seen this on other new models.
A friend just had front end suspension components replaced on his 03 SL due to noise being emitted, the dealer said they have seen this on other new models.
03-30-2003, 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by NuBenz
RJC, do you happen to know what exactly was wrong with your friend's SL suspension parts?
RJC, do you happen to know what exactly was wrong with your friend's SL suspension parts?
03-31-2003, 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by RJC
I believe it was a control arm assembly but I will let you know as they ordered parts which are not yet in.
I believe it was a control arm assembly but I will let you know as they ordered parts which are not yet in.
The ABC did have some bugs in the beginning, but they should all be worked out by now.
