Advise on ABC Suspension.....
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'01 S500 AMG Sport, ABC,Distronic,Rear Side Shades // '10 E350 P2, Pano, BLK/ALM,4MATIC Sport
Advise on ABC Suspension.....
My 2001 (w220) S500 Sport is equipped with ABC suspension and lately I have noticed that dampening of the suspension isn't as comfortable as before when in automatic mode(ABC OFF). I wanted to if a fluid bleed or Rodeo test would clear up this issue. Also if any of u guys have or had this issue i would gladly appreciate your input.
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From: Norcal Walnut Creek
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I'd start with filter replacement and fluid flush. Then a rodeo and see if that fixes.
Lot of people have done it including myself.
Remove the return line to the abc reservoir tank and connecting it to hose and a small bucket to collect fluid. Suck out/pump out all the fluid, install new filter, fill to maximum level.
Keep few pentosin cans opened, Start the car and keep pouring the fluid into the tank. Under 30-60sec the tank empties out and you don't want the pump to ingest air.
On mine the dirty fluid was dark blue and the new pentosin is green, once the green fluid comes out the tube, you can connect back the return line, fill to max and do a rodeo.
With this procedure, my car stopped dropping in the rear everyday but I still have the ABC "ding" sound when I am driving on a bumpy road, thinking of doing ABC control valve overhaul.
I got pentosin and filter from autohausaz.com, the hose and plastic container from ace hardware, the pump to suck fluid from harbor freight.
hope this helps.
Lot of people have done it including myself.
Remove the return line to the abc reservoir tank and connecting it to hose and a small bucket to collect fluid. Suck out/pump out all the fluid, install new filter, fill to maximum level.
Keep few pentosin cans opened, Start the car and keep pouring the fluid into the tank. Under 30-60sec the tank empties out and you don't want the pump to ingest air.
On mine the dirty fluid was dark blue and the new pentosin is green, once the green fluid comes out the tube, you can connect back the return line, fill to max and do a rodeo.
With this procedure, my car stopped dropping in the rear everyday but I still have the ABC "ding" sound when I am driving on a bumpy road, thinking of doing ABC control valve overhaul.
I got pentosin and filter from autohausaz.com, the hose and plastic container from ace hardware, the pump to suck fluid from harbor freight.
hope this helps.
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From: NYC
'01 S500 AMG Sport, ABC,Distronic,Rear Side Shades // '10 E350 P2, Pano, BLK/ALM,4MATIC Sport
I'd start with filter replacement and fluid flush. Then a rodeo and see if that fixes.
Lot of people have done it including myself.
Remove the return line to the abc reservoir tank and connecting it to hose and a small bucket to collect fluid. Suck out/pump out all the fluid, install new filter, fill to maximum level.
Keep few pentosin cans opened, Start the car and keep pouring the fluid into the tank. Under 30-60sec the tank empties out and you don't want the pump to ingest air.
On mine the dirty fluid was dark blue and the new pentosin is green, once the green fluid comes out the tube, you can connect back the return line, fill to max and do a rodeo.
With this procedure, my car stopped dropping in the rear everyday but I still have the ABC "ding" sound when I am driving on a bumpy road, thinking of doing ABC control valve overhaul.
I got pentosin and filter from autohausaz.com, the hose and plastic container from ace hardware, the pump to suck fluid from harbor freight.
hope this helps.
Lot of people have done it including myself.
Remove the return line to the abc reservoir tank and connecting it to hose and a small bucket to collect fluid. Suck out/pump out all the fluid, install new filter, fill to maximum level.
Keep few pentosin cans opened, Start the car and keep pouring the fluid into the tank. Under 30-60sec the tank empties out and you don't want the pump to ingest air.
On mine the dirty fluid was dark blue and the new pentosin is green, once the green fluid comes out the tube, you can connect back the return line, fill to max and do a rodeo.
With this procedure, my car stopped dropping in the rear everyday but I still have the ABC "ding" sound when I am driving on a bumpy road, thinking of doing ABC control valve overhaul.
I got pentosin and filter from autohausaz.com, the hose and plastic container from ace hardware, the pump to suck fluid from harbor freight.
hope this helps.
