SL/R230: Weird ABC issue HELP
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Weird ABC issue HELP
Before you all yell at me, yes I searched and didn’t find an answer
I have a 2005 SL500 that I have had for 6 years. I purchased a set he car with with a knowN ABC system issue, leaking system. I had the system serviced and repaired 5 years ago.
The car is not my daily driver, so she sits. While she is not driven, both batteries are on tenders. There have been times (when the car sits for a long time) that the system will bleed off pressure and the car sits down. I have always been able to start the car, cycle the ABC system and the car raises itself back to normal height, and I drive with no issues.
Well today, I went to drive the car. It has sat for about two months, and the car seemed to have lowered itself. But today, when I went to start it, I got the red VISIT WORKSHOP with the ABC system warning.
BUT, the car would not start. It won’t even turn over.
I disconnected both batteries for 10 minutes, re-attaches and tried again. Batteries are good (I tested them).
So, does anyone know how I can get the car to turn over so I can get the ABC system working and then get it looked at?
Thanks!
I have a 2005 SL500 that I have had for 6 years. I purchased a set he car with with a knowN ABC system issue, leaking system. I had the system serviced and repaired 5 years ago.
The car is not my daily driver, so she sits. While she is not driven, both batteries are on tenders. There have been times (when the car sits for a long time) that the system will bleed off pressure and the car sits down. I have always been able to start the car, cycle the ABC system and the car raises itself back to normal height, and I drive with no issues.
Well today, I went to drive the car. It has sat for about two months, and the car seemed to have lowered itself. But today, when I went to start it, I got the red VISIT WORKSHOP with the ABC system warning.
BUT, the car would not start. It won’t even turn over.
I disconnected both batteries for 10 minutes, re-attaches and tried again. Batteries are good (I tested them).
So, does anyone know how I can get the car to turn over so I can get the ABC system working and then get it looked at?
Thanks!
Last edited by awacsdavid; Jan 27, 2019 at 06:45 PM.
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I have the same car year/model. I too do not drive it frequently. If I recall the last time I saw that error message, I think I pressed OK on the steering wheel and then was able to start the car and it rose up. Been awhile, so I hope I remembered what I had done.
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Sounds like you did something correct. But, I don’t think our steering wheels have an OK button.
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You are right. I just checked the car and we do not have an OK button on the steering wheel so I must have thought about one of my other cars steering wheel. Anyway, I do recall pressing one of the buttons on the steering wheel, maybe the Up/Down Arrow keys, the phone answering button or the page buttons and it cleared the message and I was able to start.
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You are right. I just checked the car and we do not have an OK button on the steering wheel so I must have thought about one of my other cars steering wheel. Anyway, I do recall pressing one of the buttons on the steering wheel, maybe the Up/Down Arrow keys, the phone answering button or the page buttons and it cleared the message and I was able to start.
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The ABC issue has nothing to do with not being able to start the engine. You need to solve the starting issue first. You say the batteries are good. What's the voltage on the starter battery? And does it drop when you turn the key to the start position?
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I knew better, but I guess getting old is getting to me!
Thanks for everyone’s input.
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