2003 S55 AMG ABC pump line
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2003 S55 AMG
2003 S55 AMG ABC pump line
I had both ABC pumps replaced 2 weeks ago. A few days ago my ABC supply hose came loose. It is back in the shop for another $1,300.00 repair. Apperently the clamp failed and the hose/line came off.
two questions:
1. Is this the fault of the dealership, should they have caught this before I left?
2. Should the Pumps have been covered by MB warranty? I thought I read someone else had the same ssue and it was covered.
Any advice or response is greatly appreciated.
two questions:
1. Is this the fault of the dealership, should they have caught this before I left?
2. Should the Pumps have been covered by MB warranty? I thought I read someone else had the same ssue and it was covered.
Any advice or response is greatly appreciated.
Last edited by rjdraper5000; Apr 25, 2012 at 05:46 PM.
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My opinion says #1 yes they should over the hose, it is obvoius they either caused the issue or should have replaced the hose. and #2 no, the car is 9 years old, they wont go that far out unless you go for the extended warranty.
Mike
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ABC Supply Line Recall
Thanks for you response. As an update, I did talk with MB yesterday and there was a recall in 2007 on the 2000 - 2004 models to replace the ABC Supply Line. Nothing for the pumps, but this may clear up some confusion.
Unfortunately, my Supply line was replaced in 2008, so I am still in the same boat. But, I am of the opion that the Supply Line is not a wearable part and should not come off during operation. We will see if I have any luck with the dealership.
Any other advice is appreciated.
Unfortunately, my Supply line was replaced in 2008, so I am still in the same boat. But, I am of the opion that the Supply Line is not a wearable part and should not come off during operation. We will see if I have any luck with the dealership.
Any other advice is appreciated.
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The dealership is telling me there are multiple lines to the ABC system, and the one that failed is not the one that was recalled. It took me a while to get this explanation out of them. I have been trying to find a schematic of the ABC for my car for reference. Any advice on where to find one?
Unfortunately, this was not my only "bad" experience and I am waiting for the dealership to give me their official response. I will post the reply when I have it.
I still feel that if I take my car to a MB dealership for repair that they should recommend replacing hoses in this system. They certainly should be looking for potential weak spots in a system that pumps out that level of force. I could have got this level of service for half the price at any "German" repair shop.
Unfortunately, this was not my only "bad" experience and I am waiting for the dealership to give me their official response. I will post the reply when I have it.
I still feel that if I take my car to a MB dealership for repair that they should recommend replacing hoses in this system. They certainly should be looking for potential weak spots in a system that pumps out that level of force. I could have got this level of service for half the price at any "German" repair shop.
