SL/R230: ABC problem
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ABC problem
Hello I have a 2006 SL500 with 145k km. Overal it's running well. JUst the other day I was driving home and the red ABC alarm went off in the dashboard It said to stop car was too low. THe front end didn;t move, nothing seemed to change.When I got homw and parked there was a fairly large puddle undre the left rear side. I take it to the shop on Tuesday. I'm hoping for a leaking hose and replace the fluid. We shal see.
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2005 SL 500 R230
How far did you drive with the pump and tank dry? You may have damaged the pump, but probably it's OK.
If it is just a hose and fluid it should not be an expensive repair - take it to someone you can trust. Hoses can be rebuilt for very low cost, or can be bought new and genuine, for not too much.
If it is just a hose and fluid it should not be an expensive repair - take it to someone you can trust. Hoses can be rebuilt for very low cost, or can be bought new and genuine, for not too much.
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I had the shop call today and it's going to be fixed. This could be the cheapest ABC problem yet. They had to replace 2 1" O-rings.= and replace some fluid...total was about $500! I was so scared of getting a $5k bill! I must live a charmed life.
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Hello I have a 2006 SL500 with 145k km. Overal it's running well. JUst the other day I was driving home and the red ABC alarm went off in the dashboard It said to stop car was too low. THe front end didn;t move Juju and Shade, nothing seemed to change.When I got homw and parked there was a fairly large puddle undre the left rear side. I take it to the shop on Tuesday. I'm hoping for a leaking hose and replace the fluid. We shal see.
