suspension

I have recently acquired a Sports Coupe C class from 2002 and the Front drivers wheel is knocking when going over a bump in the road. I'm going to guess this could be a common problem at a car with over 100k on it. Does anyone know if this is often just a bush that needs replacing and also if...

Can you believe this has happened again? http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=75695 Yes. Again. The wife and I sleeping in bed, with me dreaming of happy motoring, trying not to think of an early morning flight for work, when there was an almightly noise what sounded like a...

Its the dreaded ABC messages, "Drive Carefully" and "Go to workshop"!!!:mad: Three months ago the front near side of the car dropped to the tyre over night. I could use the lift button to bring it back up to working level but if left over night down she went. This turned out to be a split...

Hi Anyone out there got any suggestions for a more responsive, tighter turn-in that I require for my SLK 200 (2002). I've come from BM's where the front end is more responsive and less wallowy. I have Continental tyres on 15 inch Merc Chrome rims (at the front). I assume up-rated bushes and...

Hi all I have been having a suspension issue with my SL55 for a few weeks now. previously it would collapse over a short period of time but you could still start to drive and it would pump itself back up. or you could use the suspension raise button to lift it back up. unfortunately tonight...

My MB E320 CDI 211 (2003) is making a helluva noise from the front offside wheel, thumping (which I can feel on through the steering wheel) and a scraping sound on non bumpy roads at slow speeds. The scraping sound is almost like an exhaust heat shield is loose but it isn't that. When I brake or...

Hi, On my 2003 SL 500, for the past 2 months I was irregularly getting the ABC Visit workshop message coming up when the car was in indle, but after restart it would go away. Now when I was driving, the ABC Visit workshop message came and then it red says says ABC ..Drive safely! What...

Hi, I went to get wheel alignment done on my 2003, SL500 and the technician said that there was a leak coming from my rear shockers, but it wasnt too bad. Just wondering that when it reaches the 'bad' stage is there some indication that comes on the dashboard alarming to change it?

Hi All The solenoid assembly has just fallen off the N/S/R strut so I now need a new strut. Does anybody know where I can get one for a reasonable price without having to sell one of my kids ? Also is there anything tricky about fitting a rear strut or is it just a case of remove old and...

Hi, In my car there is an option to raise, lower the suspension. It has two levels that the suspension can go up or down by. Just wondering what is the best level to drive the car at? Does it have any implications on hyrolics or suspension in general? Any other adv/disadv? Thanks

On my SL500 2003..it has the option for ABC sport. Is there any problems with using this option for daily driving? Does it affect the suspension wear and tear or anything else? Thanks.

Hi, I have a 2003 SL 500, went in for a wheel alignment and the guy told me I had a leak coming from the suspension and that the hydrolic fluid was coming out. Has anyone seen this before? What do i need to do for it? Many thanks.

My 2000 V220CDI has rear suspension issue once more. There's no height adjustment going on, but compressor and solenoids seems ok. Is there anyone capable of explaining the regulation part of the suspension, i.e. how the height sensors and solenoids/compressor interact?

Hi, Yet another issue on the SL. After spanking just shy of £4000 on the suspension after the car just decided to sit down on its tyres, its now (in just over a year) handling like a double decker bus. You feel every bump in the road, the traction control kicks in whenever your right foot...

I am new to this site, literally 10mins into it now. Can someone help please? My e200 w124 1995 has increasing become very bouncy.Its almost like a kangaroo. Now, I am not a mechanic, but I am an above average diyer. I have established that the rear suspension spheres need replacing. I have...

I have just invested in a 2003 CL55 a couple of weeks ago. Today I noticed a creaking noise coming from the front right wheel arch whenever going over bumps. Also when I stopped and got out of the car and put my weight onto the right side of the bonnet I also heard the creaking noise whilst...

Hello forum! My warm wishes to every forum member. I don’t own an MB yet. Need help from the learned members in buying one. My prospective purchase is a mint condition W140, S500, 1996, dark blue, 138,000 KM, engine, transmission and braking system in full form, all options, gadgets and...

My car has recently started making a funny clonking noise from the offside front wheel. It is only noticeable when going slow (<30mph) and goes away when the brakes are applied. Does anyone have any ideas before my wheel falls off? Brian

Hi Everyone. Hi Everyone. This is my second post here so may I continue with a thank you to everyone who contributes for the benefit of people like me who have everything to learn. I have a high mileage, W203 C200 Kompressor Saloon. It's on a 51 plate and I bought it used from Mercedes...

Hi! Just joined this site because I am in desperate need of all your brains out there! First and foremost me and the car are in Tenerife, the car being a 320SL with ADS and ride height adjustment. I uncovered the car this morning to find the body nearly sat on the wheels (front only). All lights...