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SL/R230: SL 500 rear height issue

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Old 06-23-2017, 10:06 AM
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SL 500 rear height issue

Hi Everyone, I have SL500 2003 model. Rear height is not normal. There is roughly 10cm gap between the wheels and the chassis.


I was hoping suspension recalibration fix the issue. I took to an independent Mercedes workshop and they said the rear valve block is faulty and if they recalibrate the suspension it will raise again once the engine switch off.


Has anyone has this issue? Any recommendation on how to fix it without paying 2000 pounds bill .
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Originally Posted by Access967
Hi Everyone, I have SL500 2003 model. Rear height is not normal. There is roughly 10cm gap between the wheels and the chassis.


I was hoping suspension recalibration fix the issue. I took to an independent Mercedes workshop and they said the rear valve block is faulty and if they recalibrate the suspension it will raise again once the engine switch off.


Has anyone has this issue? Any recommendation on how to fix it without paying 2000 pounds bill .
When the car is turned off it will raise up? That doesn't make sense considering hydraulic pressure from the running pump will be needed to raise the vehicle
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Originally Posted by Access967
Any recommendation on how to fix it without paying 2000 pounds bill .
I suppose 30 minutes of Star Diagnosis Rodeo could correct the problem, but I think it is unlikely. Worst case is you replace or rebuild the rear valve block, and that should cost much less than 2000 quid.

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