SL/R230: Fluid Leak
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Fluid Leak
I noticed today that there is fluid leaking from what appears to be the shock/strut on my drivers side front wheel. Anyone have this issue in the past? I will call the dealer tomorrow as the car is still under extended warranty (2004) but I like to have an idea what the problem is ahead of time..Thanks...
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From: Ann Arbor
'03 SL55
I noticed today that there is fluid leaking from what appears to be the shock/strut on my drivers side front wheel. Anyone have this issue in the past? I will call the dealer tomorrow as the car is still under extended warranty (2004) but I like to have an idea what the problem is ahead of time..Thanks...
It should be a straight-forward warranty repair. Let us know how it goes!
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
R230s have a hydraulic active suspension called Active Body Control, or ABC. Any point in the hydraulic system can develop a leak, including the struts. It sounds as if one of your struts has developed a leak. Unfortunate but not unheard of.
It should be a straight-forward warranty repair. Let us know how it goes!
It should be a straight-forward warranty repair. Let us know how it goes!
