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Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
Report: Active Body Control System Can Leak Hydraulic Fluid
Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 95,735 mi (10,900 mi - 145,000 mi)
The active body control system can leak fluid from numerous areas, including the tandem pump, hydraulic lines, struts, and/or seals. If it is not repaired, the vehicle ride height could drop too low and cause damage to the undercarriage.
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 115,000 mi
Need new ABC pump.
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mbenso, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 90,100 miRookie
I had a power steering fluid seal go bad and the garage that worked on it put power steering fluid in the ABC fluid housing which made the ABC system suck up the power sterring fluid and it caused the whole ABC system to go bad. mercedes fixed it, but it was $3000 to flush the system and buy a new pump.
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lionesz, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 104,000 miRookie
starting to notice regular ABC visit workshop messages. I keep my eyes on the Hydraulic fluid levels to ensure that the system doesn't run dry. Now car won't raise or lower, also noticing continuous drip underneath the car. Seems to be occuring in the front, near pulley but can't tell due to the frame. I can see fluid dripping from the bottom of what looks like the tandem pump, but could be coming from a high pressure hose connected to it, can't tell. Starting to prepare for a huge repair bill.
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Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 80,000 mi
My Abc pump is leaking from front seal. I disassembled the pump and i see that i must change the seal (28x40x7.6) and two or-ings.
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Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 48,000 mi
Has multiple leaks from some of the hoses located on the driver side
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 114,000 mi
Active Body Control light is on and the Steering wheel is so hard to turn. what shoul I do? Please help!!! oh and the Temperature needle went all the way to the top. I even added cooling fluid. Help!!! How much does this thing is going to cost me.
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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 115,000 mi
I had the ABC pump replaced twice as well as some of the hoses and the ABC notification continues to come on whenever the suspension rocks. Mercedes should do a recall on this system. My auto shop told me recently (the same shop that replaced it twice) I need to replace my ABC pump. Does this ever end?
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 128,999 mi
struts leak, ABC light comes on $2900 to fix
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 122,000 mi
oil leak,went dealership , they said pump is leaking, suspension is problem , got to fixed .otherwise , car will be flat and I am not able to drive ,,,bill will be more than $5000....
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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 10,900 mi
active body control light continues to come on have owned it for only 3 months
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