ABC stop car too low warning

Rich R230

Rich R230

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I kind of figured one corner would go! Front drivers side is low to the ground....

So what’s next guys? Is it safe to drive this thing to the garage?

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I have had this message a couple of times, the warning can disappear if you drive the car forward a few feet. What is the level in the reservoir like ? Is there fluid in the ground or dripping off the undertray ? Do not run it dry, you can damage the ABC pump which is an expensive item. Or, it could be level sensors or valve block, or something else.
It really needs to go on STAR for a diagnosis.
 
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If no visible fluid leak, then either internal valve block fault or broken level sensor. I would not drive it like this.
 
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Booked in locally for ABC Service and rodeo. After running it for 10 mins the front drivers side suddenly popped back up. I think it might be my bad as I hadn’t moved her for a few weeks.
 
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Rich R230 said:
Booked in locally for ABC Service and rodeo. After running it for 10 mins the front drivers side suddenly popped back up. I think it might be my bad as I hadn’t moved her for a few weeks.
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Probably a gunked- up shuttle valve...
 
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