Kil'Jaden

I am going to try and get the car into the shop today ('06 SL55). Computer says "ABC Visit Workshop" I've noticed that when the car is parked for a longer period of time that the front left suspension is lowering. It always comes back up when I rasie the level up; and it never lowers while its running. Anyone have a good idea of what is going on? I'm guessing either a leak or worn out parts.

Also; what is the rear fog light? The car also is telling me the rear left foglight is out; but I don't know what that is; nor do I see a light out walking around the car.

mptolomey

Sounds like it's time for a new front ABC strut. Common place on our cars and $$$.

I just did mine:

Self supplied the strut ($799), lifetime warranty, $240 for the dealer to install. Keep in mind that the car will need to be rodeod after instal (which my MB dealer tried to skip)

Kil'Jaden

Did you get that off ebay remanufactured? That's the only place I have found even close to that price.

mptolomey

Yes,

Arnott, item number: 380293662061. Best price I could find anywhere and they were great to deal with. No hassle on my core and the remanufactured item looked like it was new.

An "affordable" solution that offers a lifetime warranty.

You will need STAR for the Rodeo (gets the air out of the system) so you need the dealer or a STAR equipped shop to do the instal.

Kil'Jaden

As of right now; the dealership is telling me it is an internal leak in the front valve block. To replace the valve block is $1550 through them for the part.

I am going to look online to see if I can do any better; but if anybody knows about this off hand or knows where to buy this at a better price, let me know!

cal1

Yeah, the three major suspects of an ABC issue are struts, valve block or hydraulic pump. I believe the problem is sometimes resolved with a flush and fluid replacement, but if it does not resolve, your back to the three major suspects. Good luck.

By the way, pull out on the headlight switch. First click are the front fogs, second click are the rears. I have had a rear fog light out forever. I never use them so most likely won't replace the lamp.

I wonder how many people even know they have rear fogs. I had never heard of such a thing. My concern is Americans will mistake rear fogs for brake lights.

super_monkey

keep in mind that if you buy the part yourself, the shop that installs it will not warranty the labor if the part is defective for some reason.

mptolomey

That's true, however you could have that same strut installed 4 times with the savings over the stealer, not to mention the stealer only offers a one year warranty on their item vs. a lifetime warranty.

jwrichter

Wow, just checked mine and I have one rear fog light out as well-never used it.

cal1

So this leads me to think if we replace the burned out lamp, it is going to blow again rather quickly. Maybe a wiring or grounding issue.

Racin_fool

Unless you are driving a car in Europe or somewhere else in the world, all US spec Mercedes will only ever have 1 rear fog lamp.

IngenereAMG

All the cars only have one rear fog light.