suspension leveling problem..
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2003 SL 55 AMG
suspension leveling problem..
I have a 2003 SL55, and i have found that the driver side rear suspension is higher than the other three, about 1/4"higher. but it will be back to normal once the car's moving. i brought it in the dealership and they said it's because the suspension fulid pumper is leaking (located in the trunk), and it costs 3K for jsut the pump, and later on my dad (who owns a shop) have found out that it's leaking because one of the clamps were clamping properly.
but even with that fixed, the unleveling problem still remains. can anyone at lease tell me what might possibally causig this issue? i want to get it fix b4 lowering the car.
but even with that fixed, the unleveling problem still remains. can anyone at lease tell me what might possibally causig this issue? i want to get it fix b4 lowering the car.
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There is no suspension fluid pumper in the trunk... the only pump located there is for the roof. Does incorrect level only happen when the car is sitting and off? There is a calibration for SBC systems, but it will cost you some money, as it requires a dealer to do it with an SDS and a angle sensor, as well as a flat surface.
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I have a 2003 SL55, and i have found that the driver side rear suspension is higher than the other three, about 1/4"higher. but it will be back to normal once the car's moving. i brought it in the dealership and they said it's because the suspension fulid pumper is leaking (located in the trunk), and it costs 3K for jsut the pump, and later on my dad (who owns a shop) have found out that it's leaking because one of the clamps were clamping properly.
but even with that fixed, the unleveling problem still remains. can anyone at lease tell me what might possibally causig this issue? i want to get it fix b4 lowering the car.
but even with that fixed, the unleveling problem still remains. can anyone at lease tell me what might possibally causig this issue? i want to get it fix b4 lowering the car.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 AWD
Definitely a ABC problem caused by contaminants in the fluid filter and 10 quarts of Pentosin would probably help however later models have program in the control module that cycles the valves. I suspect the left front valve could be faulty but the flush/rodeo program would not hurt
