abc problem...

[collinnguyen1]

I have the same problem, but I live in southern utah and there's no one around here that i know of that can fix these problems. I think the pump is not working and the last time i took it the the dealer in Las Vegas they said that the ABC valve block(s) needs to be replaced. That will cost me $3400 and now the pump just gone bad and its going to cost $2400 to $3400 more. The car only has 67K miles on it. This is a nightmare for me and its aggravating. If its an isolated problems on a few cars then is understandable because they will eventually were down. But this is happening to almost all of the cars that has the abc system. It is a design flaw that mercedes should recall because its also a safety issues. I don't know how long i can drive the car with the dash warning "abc drive carefully" or something like that. We all should get together and bring this issue to mercedes attention and have them reimburse on all of your repairs. Most of the cars didn't even last more than 60k mile. I say they designed it to fail on purpose because they think that most people who can afford the over priced car can afford the scheduled over priced repairs. And I said over priced because it failed to last a little longer. Its totally worth the money had it last a little longer for me. My friends Honda civic last twice as long and without any problem. With that said, does anyone know a good place where i can take the car to get fix in Las Vegas? Thank you everyone for the help. This forum is the most awsome place. There are alot of nice people here and very helpful hints and tips. So I hope you all stay connected so you can help each other. Thanks Collin Nguyen

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[Viet_Amg408]

sorry to hear that Nguyen..

NOte: if you get "Red" warning abc drive careful...DO NOT DRIVE the car until its fix.. RED means there major issue with the car as current..IF its White, then its okay to drive it until you find a repair shop..

Im sure you read many thread about this..a good basic check is Your abc fluid level.. locate on the driver side underhood..

Dealer is going to overcharged for everything, so yes cost of parts are expensive so are the labor..Try to ask around or get associated with mechanic to do the repair as a side job..

civic= less gadgets, less chances it breaking down..
benz= more gadgets, more chances of breaking down..thats how i look at it whenever my car broke down..

[collinnguyen1]

Thanks viet, I will check the fluid and look around for a mechanic. Hope your ride is still well.

[Big Benz 007]

Viet, have you attempted to replace pump...??? I am ordering the pump and need to get some info on the bleeding process... I might change the valve block as well if contaminated. But first the pump. Then we go from there....

[DRTYLNDY]

Originally Posted by Big Benz 007

Viet, have you attempted to replace pump...??? I am ordering the pump and need to get some info on the bleeding process... I might change the valve block as well if contaminated. But first the pump. Then we go from there....

It is funny that you ask, I am in the middle of replacing my pump now. I spent a few hours yesterday and a few more today replacing the ABC pump. Now I need the filters and 12 liters of Pentocin to flush the system clean. The old Pentocin that came out looked like old used motor oil. It was a hard job but doable if you have have car know how I guess. I actually bought the software and computer WIS and DAS to perform the rodeo function to bleed the system after flushed. I am learning as I go. I will let evryone know how it all turns out in a few days hopefully.
Johan

[Viet_Amg408]

the abc system is pretty much similar to "power steering system"..it simply self bleed.. but you can use the "raise/Lower" button in-dash.. thats what i would do...

No, i have not replace my pump yet...


i need right rear strut actually ,, thats the code show up right now.. c1129 right rear plunger out of range..

[DRTYLNDY]

Hey Viet,
Does that code with the rear strut put the abc in limp mode? Or can you still raise and lower the car as usual?
The funny thing about the pump install so far is that there is only like 10 bolts TOTAL to remove but finding them is the hard part by far. I think if I had to do it again it would take much less time now that I know what I am looking for and how to do it.
I forgot to say I bought the ABC pump online for under 1K. It is made by LUK who supplies MB with the pump so it is the same pump without the MB sticker and part #'s.
Johan

[Viet_Amg408]

Originally Posted by DRTYLNDY

Hey Viet,
Does that code with the rear strut put the abc in limp mode? Or can you still raise and lower the car as usual?
The funny thing about the pump install so far is that there is only like 10 bolts TOTAL to remove but finding them is the hard part by far. I think if I had to do it again it would take much less time now that I know what I am looking for and how to do it.
I forgot to say I bought the ABC pump online for under 1K. It is made by LUK who supplies MB with the pump so it is the same pump without the MB sticker and part #'s.
Johan

yeah i seen reman pumps online lowest is abou $300 bucks..

yeah sometimes i start the car, the code pop up and abc goes to limp mode.. do not let me raise or lower the car.. once i shut the car off and restart again.. the code goes away.. its been doing that for couple months now... since i don't have money to buy the strut..tough times


the plunger sensor give out a voltage.. located inside the strut.. total of three plungers...

two plunger is in the front.. LF/RF.. and only one in the rear "RR"

[DRTYLNDY]

Well I finally got the pump in and flushed and bled clean and that part works great. Now I am having a problem with the rest of the suspension. The right side does not work right. It keeps throwing codes c1526-002 & c1526-008. I ran the rodeo and the pitch and roll functions but still have the same problem. When the car sits and idles I get no codes only when I start driving.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Johan

[cryingdady]

I agree with you!