What kind of suspension does a Mercedes 500SL have?

I just received a 1991 500sl from Japan, it appears to have hydraulic suspension (extra reservoir under the hood, and an extra button next to the headlight switch). The car has no shock absorption whatsover – it appears to be riding on the springs. I’m guessing the hydraulic suspension is not functioning correctly.

What kind of engine does a Mercedes 500 SL have?

4) in 1991 the model with 2-door convertible body and V-8 4973 cm3 / 303.9 cui engine size, 240 kW / 326 PS / 322 hp (ECE) of power, 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft of torque, 4-speed automatic powertrain offered since September 1991 for Europe .

Is the adaptive damping system on a Mercedes 500SL?

Adaptive Damping System (ADS) Hydraulic Suspension on a 1991 500SL… help… … Hi. I just received a 1991 500sl from Japan, it appears to have hydraulic suspension (extra reservoir under the hood, and an extra button next to the headlight switch). The car has no shock absorption whatsover – it appears to be riding on the springs.

Are there any problems with the Mercedes SL500?

Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 52 problems related to suspension (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Tl the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Sl500.

Hey Guys, I have a 2000 sl500. Went out for a ride around on radio, but no sound. and could not put code in. Nothing will work, no CD, radio, tape, or phone.

What to do if Mercedes Benz ads fails?

Whatever you can do to fix the hydraulic failure will require the ADS computer memory to be cleared after, to release control of the suspension (sport mode on/off and lift up/down). On the center console you have a switch that shows a shock.

How to reset steering angle sensor in Mercedes medic?

As the windows and the sunroof reach fully open / fully closed positions, continue to hold the switch down or up for 5 seconds. The steering angle sensor must be reset by turning the steering wheel to full left and full right with the engine running. Clear the BAS/ETS/ESP and other instrument cluster warnings.

How does the proximity key work on a Mercedes medic?

Proximity key allows you to walk up to the car and unlock the doors while the key is still in your pocket. A radio receiver in the car continuously listens for wake up signal from the key. As the car receives a signal in the assigned frequency it wakes up to validate the key.

What should I do about my hydraulic suspension?

On the positive side there were no signs of hydraulic strut or leveling valve leaks, and the car would pump up and sit level and no drop back down at all after sitting for days. Hopefully the struts and two leveling valve would prove to be ok and I would only have to replace the accumulators and the hydraulic hoses and fluid.

How are anti shock relief valves used in hydraulics?

A NEW TYPE OF RELIEF VALVE. New ‘anti shock’ relief valves protect against pressure spikes. Peter Robson / Bernd Zähe Pressure spikes during acceleration or deceleration can be avoided using ‘anti shock’ relief valves. Using a new type of pressure relief valve, pressures can be ramped up and ramped down.

Is it possible to remove hydraulic suspension from SLS?

It is possible to remove the hydraulic suspension and replace it with regular springs and standard shock absorbers. Granted it is a cheap alternative the a full overhaul of the SLS system, but most who have tried this have not been happy with the conversion over the long haul.

Is it normal for hydraulic suspension components to deteriorate over time?

Comment : everything is aging and the hydraulic suspension components are using joints that can deteriorate over time. That’s normal life. The “spheres” or accumulators have to be replaced when they are dead. Very few joints can die and create a leak. This suspension is well design and very solid.

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