'01 CL600 squats on 1 side...
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'01 CL600 squats on 1 side...
after it's parked for a week or more.
I just noticed it since it's the right (far) side in my garage. When I start the car, the red warning ABC too low! comes up and I just push the ride height adjust button and she jumps right up and everything seems to be fine. When I was driving the car more often, it didn't seem to happen. Is this a suspension leak that needs attention or normal bleeding? Would all four corners squat if I stored the car for a year?
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I just noticed it since it's the right (far) side in my garage. When I start the car, the red warning ABC too low! comes up and I just push the ride height adjust button and she jumps right up and everything seems to be fine. When I was driving the car more often, it didn't seem to happen. Is this a suspension leak that needs attention or normal bleeding? Would all four corners squat if I stored the car for a year?
TIA
Last edited by techbike; Jun 17, 2005 at 09:14 PM. Reason: clarity
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Sounds like a valve on a valve block is leaking, or your strut is leaking down. Check your fluid level, if it's fine then I wouldn't worry about it as it's going to be a costly repair most likely. If under warranty get it in the shop.
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Levels were pretty low. So I researched fluids and the ABC required Pentosin CHF 11S and the Power Steering (which was also low) spec'd MB P/S fluid. So I went to my local CarQuest and they had Pentosin for $20 and I went to the MB dealer and got MB P/S fluid for $30. I read the MB label and it said: Pentosin CHF 11S! Go figure.
Sucked all the old fluid out (I couldn't get the filters, backordered) and filled to correct levels. As a side note, the levels for ABC has 2 marks: 1 for ""motor on loaded", and "motor off unloaded". Then I gave the height adjust and ABC switches a good workout. Someone said I may need Star Diagnosis to give it a real workout. Seems to be staying up, we'll see next weekend.
Sucked all the old fluid out (I couldn't get the filters, backordered) and filled to correct levels. As a side note, the levels for ABC has 2 marks: 1 for ""motor on loaded", and "motor off unloaded". Then I gave the height adjust and ABC switches a good workout. Someone said I may need Star Diagnosis to give it a real workout. Seems to be staying up, we'll see next weekend.
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Since I'm not at work I can't check, but you might want to see if there is an open campaign for an ABC line going under the car. The line leaked sometimes and a new line is installed. I can't remember what years this falls under.
