SL/R230: Need to identify a reservoir
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SL 500
Need to identify a reservoir
There is a small reservoir behind the ABC filter/reservoir in my 2005 500SL that is not identified and I'm not sure what kind of fluid it takes.
The cap is black, flat, bumpy edges - no writing - has a short dipstick attached to the cap. Fluid appears light yellowish brown on a paper towel.
The cap is black, flat, bumpy edges - no writing - has a short dipstick attached to the cap. Fluid appears light yellowish brown on a paper towel.
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sl500
Thanks
the front ABC system has been activating on its own. Most often when I slow down or come to a stop. I flushed it and changed the filter, but it still happens. Do you have any thoughts on what else could be causing it?
Could it have anything to do with low levels in the power steering fluid?
the front ABC system has been activating on its own. Most often when I slow down or come to a stop. I flushed it and changed the filter, but it still happens. Do you have any thoughts on what else could be causing it?
Could it have anything to do with low levels in the power steering fluid?
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From: amarillo texas
2003 sl 500
front end movement
I doubt power steering has anything to do with it. Much more likely is the control valve assembly O rings need replacing. For my '03 model the assembly is on the drivers side just behind the front bumper and not too hard to remove. Many hose connections are involved that need to go back in the holes they started in, need to mark them carefully. I am not sure for an '05 if there are model year variances that come up to cause a problem in removing the assembly. Many threads are in the forum on this topic of O ring replacement. Other members may chime in here using diagnostic codes from a STAR scan tool that may aid in determining the exact cause of your problem.
moretech
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Thank you.
I think you are right about the valve block needs new rings and clean.l have been reading a lot of information here before decided to join .
I will do more study on how to replace and clean the valve block first.any advice can be helpful from all of you, thanks again,
I think you are right about the valve block needs new rings and clean.l have been reading a lot of information here before decided to join .
I will do more study on how to replace and clean the valve block first.any advice can be helpful from all of you, thanks again,
