Aug 20, 2023 · I see that there is still some interest and questions about conversion from ABC to Coilover suspension. I have a 2003 SL 500 that I recently converted. I had been reading of problems with the ABC system as it ages, and I had a hose rupture that convinced me to convert. I had read about the...

Apr 30, 2022 · I have an 03 SL 55 and want to do the conversion, but I am stuck on which company to use. I read too many mixed reviews. I am curious though, on the power steering pump, is the fluid still coming from the original PS reservoir?

Feb 25, 2009 · Is there any such thing as a performance upgrade pkg/chip/module, etc. for the lowly sl500 ? (2003 sl500, non-sport, normal engine, etc.) Anybody out there have any experience with such? (power boost worth the effort, mpg, etc?) Thx. Cor

Jul 24, 2020 · A month after I took my 2006 SL500 (69k miles) for an oil service the ABC warning light started going on and off intermittently. Then a few days later the red ABC warning light came on. Again intermittently at first, then all the time. I took the car back to a …

Jun 27, 2005 · I love the look and feel of the SL500 and have found several at my local MB dealerships' certified pre-owned lots that fit the bill nicely for me with low mileage. My only issue is the bad press the car seems to have on reliability (Consumer Reports, etc.) with its various complex electrical...

Sep 20, 2013 · ABC (Active Body Control) Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2003-2006 (R230) Base ABC Hydropneumatic Suspension Parts I visited Strutmaster.com and they seem to have the kit for $1690 without the steering pump and sway bars.

Mar 8, 2021 · Hi All, I purchased a 2004 Sl500 recently with a few issues :) 1) Radio not working - fixed by replacing the fuses on the radio and amp 2) Left right corner sagging - have not start to investigated this yet 3) Battery warning light on the dash …

Jun 23, 2004 · Yes. All SL 500s have the "auto 7 trans". Also, the 2005 SL 500 has the shifter buttons on the back of the steering wheel with the AMG Sport Package.

May 7, 2018 · I have a similar problem. I can't release the trunk with the remote or from the driver side trunk release. The release is initiated electronically but physically is done through the vacuum pump. The problem in my case has to do with a very small/slow leak in the system. I found that after I disconnected and reconnected the trunk battery, the trunk release would work for a …

Mar 26, 2009 · Hello everyone! I'm actively shopping for about a 2004 SL500, and I couldn't find a "buyer's guide" or "common problems" kind of post here. For what I've...