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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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ABC light on intermitttently

2003 SL 500 ABC system repaired but ABC light comes on intermittently going over bumps in the road sometimes a very small bump sets off the light sometimes a big bump does not set off the light James Motors in Lexington can't find the cause does anyone have any ideas as to what is causing the problem and what can be done to correct the situation
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My suggestion is to investigate the accumulators.

Check out this document.

http://mercedes-abc-drive-carefully....y-part-of.html

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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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accumulators I had same problem Replaced all 4 and found rear one was blown. All good now here.

Make sure you flush system after you have them replaced and if one or more are blown. The Blown ones once off you will be able to place pencil down into. Diaphragm is shot so now back pressure for fluid.

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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Nosmo SL55
My suggestion is to investigate the accumulators.

Check out this document.

http://mercedes-abc-drive-carefully....y-part-of.html

thanks for the post great info
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Im sure the tech didn't know this info passed it on to the service writer who will get back to me after it is discussed with the tech
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