What does ABC drive carefully mean?
It means your ABC suspension system is off-line. My recall is the message was in red. Without the damping and hydraulic control of the ABC system, the car will bounce like a tuna boat. That is why you need to be very careful.
When did I get ABC on my Mercedes SL500?
Welcome to my guide for the Mercedes Active Body Control (ABC) Suspension System. In July of 2014, I purchased a used 2003 Mercedes SL500 with 80,000 miles on it. And within days the infamous “ABC Drive Carefully” message started appearing on the dash. That was my introduction to the ABC system.
What to do if Mercedes Benz ABC system is not working?
Take the car to the dealer or a workshop with a Mercedes STAR diagnostic system (SDS). If the problem is not leak related, then you will need the diagnostic codes to determine what component is having the problem. “Drive Carefully” or “Visit Workshop” comes on the dash and stays.
Where is the pulsation dampener on a Mercedes Benz?
The ABC component most likely to cause this noise is the pulsation dampener. The location varies by model and year. On the R230 it is located in the front-left wheel well. On the W215 it is attached to the undercarriage near the transmission. On later models with the updated ABC system (2007+), the pulsation dampener is on the ABC pump.
What are the warning lights on a Mercedes Benz?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
Are there any problems with the Mercedes CL500?
Keep track that the ABC fluid is good is another important issue with any ABC equipped Benz. These cars are heavy. Your going to burn through front pads and tires every 20,000. But my CL is a pleasure and has been very dependable car overall. My 2000 CL500 just hit 88]
Welcome to my guide for the Mercedes Active Body Control (ABC) Suspension System. In July of 2014, I purchased a used 2003 Mercedes SL500 with 80,000 miles on it. And within days the infamous “ABC Drive Carefully” message started appearing on the dash. That was my introduction to the ABC system.
Take the car to the dealer or a workshop with a Mercedes STAR diagnostic system (SDS). If the problem is not leak related, then you will need the diagnostic codes to determine what component is having the problem. “Drive Carefully” or “Visit Workshop” comes on the dash and stays.
Is there a recall on the CL500 air pump?
You can thank the EPA for that one… it dosen’t actually purify anything, rather just tricks the computer to “think” it is burning cleaner… anyhow, there is a recall for the relays that operate the air pump, and they stick open causing the pump to stay running and burn out. The $40 relay burns up a $400 pump.