suspension problem

2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
15,000 MILES
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DSTUTRUD
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When the car is parked the right front lowers. Upon starting and operating the ABC control the car can be raised and leveled. Took auto to MB and they replaced the fluid (approx $500.00), and said if this does not correct the problem it would need a fluid block. Changing the fluid DID NOT correct the problem and then the fluid bock was changed. Replacing the fluid block DID NOT correct the problem. Next the right front strut was replaced. Still DID NOT correct the problem. No signs of external fluid leaks.
DOES ANYONE HAVE THE ANSWER?? I do want to hear try this or that and spend another $1500.00. I am really looking for the solution.
May 20, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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KTMKEVIN
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My uncle had a SL500. One of the rear hydraulic lines busted on him while he was on vacation. I remembered him saying it sprayed EVERYTHING under the car. The import shop he took it to said it was going to be $22,000 to fix it. He put a Active Body Control conversion on it for a couple grand and he's still driving it.
May 6, 2015 at 2:29 PM