2001 Mercedes S600 V12 ABC Leak Diagnosing

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[@gosportjamie]

The suspension niggles you're seeing with the rubbing on the rough road and the occasional ABC warning lights you see after hitting poor sections of road does sound a lot like tired accumulator spheres, the symptoms sound very similar to those that hydraulic suspension Citroens suffer when the spheres are getting tired. I would imagine after 17 years hauling that heavy autobahn stormer around the spheres are entitled to be a bit tired by now...

[@roachlarry1488]

I have never heard of an ABC system before today. But ive never had a Mercedes product either. Learning something new everyday. Thanks Randy

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

You bet Larry! Thanks for watching!

[@colinashby2786]

It seems to me that you guys are really enjoying this car

[@Moist_Handshakes]

Mad props for you working on your car in the Summer heat. I won't do it.

[@MikeReed]

That Heathkit radio is a classic indeed. The Kenwood is a great radio as well. Well it has been a good run on this car, but all good things come to an end.

[@chadharmon5716]

The vette will always be my favorite randy of your fleet

[@jameszimmerman5185]

For that small hose leak; it might be easiest to cut and add in a male-to-male hose connector with some hose clamps. Just a thought. Love the vids!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you. Sadly these hoses have 3K PSI of fluid pressure running through them. Best to replace the hose.

[@craigramsay8405]

Hi there. I just got a 2003 s600 biturbo. It's running really rough and I would LOVE some tips. If you could virtually diagnose my car with me I would pay you good sir! The car is in AMAZING condition. It's a dream to drive.

[@mzmarquette]

That is REALLY a nice camera, I must say!! Nice investment...

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you. That is my old Gopro Hero 6 :)

[@PKStAmour]

(Doing my best Gremlins impression) Bright light! Bright light! Great vid as always Randy.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

LOL great movie right? Loved it.

[@PKStAmour]

Great movie. I'd check all the vaccuums on that v12. That one crimped line can kill an engine.

[@RalphWigum510]

You love to put Tim on blast. Tim is a monk. :D

[@glenbo2464]

The tires are dark along the edges because they are worn off from the suspension parts being bad before you fixed them.

[@mykline1]

That Mercedes is one nice car. Expensive to fix but still one nice ride.

[@ke5kqc]

Real radios glow

[@the74impala]

Remove the wheel, open up the wheel well cover and you should see the f/l accumulator. That is attached to a valve block. See where the hose is compared to that. ABC light goes on when the ball is bad and the system loses pressure from the fast action.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you for that info!

[@skog77]

I don't know Mercedes ABC, but i have a lot of Citroën hydraulic experience. Be careful when working on those spheres. If you need to remove them, make sure you get a removal tool. They can be stuck really hard. Also the system may have to be depressurised before.

[@toneh6000]

I love the wheels on there

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Thank you.

[@45AMT]

Hey randy hope someone will step up and offer some advice on the leak. Thanks for showing us the Ham equipment The kenwood TS 530 is from the late 70's early 80's I have a TS 820 from that same time period. Best of luck with your new venture with Mike!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you man! IDK why I hold on to that old stuff but I still find it fascinating.

[@mazpenna4757]

Wish you all the best on your new endeavors..god bless!. A shout out to AZIZ from KUWAIT.Thanks n stay safe.

[@faisalbwzr3928]

Thanks good information. I respect that

[@WesleyClouden]

you should real get service manual its like $22 and look at all you need in sections

[@nassimnassim6019]

Hey where can you find it?

[@ReadyRock215]

Go to the Mercedes dealer and get a pre purchase inspection and post the results

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I may just do that.

[@Trashencash]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds you won't do it mark my words

[@Level_Up_Nation]

Would putting on aftermarket suspension like coil overs solve all the ABC issue? Apparently the pumps can't handle suspension and turning forces because those pumps go out a lot.

[@Moist_Handshakes]

That's not an accumulator 2:41 in. There's a steel piston inside and air behind it. It keeps the system smooth like an air hammer for plumbing. Edit: I think a spring is behind the piston too.

[@BigDwww]

Hi , the bumps / lights (ABC) from what ive read points to an accumilator

[@bigguy43055]

You need to add a number 1 on the air cleaner!

[@laohantun7404]

Oh...the beauty is selling away....

[@tsukisan6765]

Randy, considering the fact that you are going to be working on the dealership's cars in your driveway, have you checked on the zoning ordinances you will have to comply with in order to run a shop out of your garage? I am asking this while assuming you will be working on the cars at your house and not at the dealership lot. I might have misunderstood you.

[@scottgray9674]

Tim waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3 like all of us lol

[@C.c.dethomasis]

I had s600 once i had a leak in the same spot 5 mechanics could not figure it out so one day when i was adding fluid i started looking around the tandem pump and notoced it was leaking out of the pump pulley right in the front. Where the pulley meets the shaft try to find a pulley shaft seal but had no luck ended up geting new pump from rockauto

[@koolkev75]

5k is a great deal 👍

[@MichaelScire-nj4st]

It’s the accumulator you just need a new accumulator the seals probably not good on it

[@Pilotsharp93]

I’d buy her in a heart beat

[@Msardinas86]

Looks like that hose connects to the ABC reservoir.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Hmmmm. You may be right!

[@a1cond]

And uber on I remember the good old days

[@tony_25or6to4]

Maybe an accumulator is bad and the fluid is coming out of the reservoir.

[@Acidburn13130]

What happened to the hood ornament ?

[@jonsmith1259]

I will check again, but I do believe there is a recall on that ABC hose.....

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

That would be AWESOME!

[@jonsmith1259]

here it is: NHTSA campaign 04v228000 Summary: Heat may cause corrosion of the ABC hose, causing a leak. Remedy: Dealer will install a new hose free of charge. Check with your local MB Dealer. Might be closest is MB Oklahoma City? I believe service is open Saturday, might be you could call them in the morning and see what they say.

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Thank you Jon!

[@Lifetime1776]

We want to see the new headlights and taillights on the car

[@ulyssescisneros3044]

What happened to the hood where the Mercedes Benz emblem is at???

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Car wash ripped it off. I need to replace it.

[@ulyssescisneros3044]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Make the car wash replace it

[@robsrandomness7824]

Those fuzzy headlights are driving me nuts. Fix those next. Those I understand.

[@OldManFrank]

*Super Glue the hose.*

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

LOL that is not the right way to do it.

[@ryanwilliams9854]

Auto Auction Rebuilds when do you ever do things the right way?

[@Igstormchaser]

Tim is adorable ;)

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

He says hi!

[@Igstormchaser]

Hi back!

[@fraoul4795]

change the title fast not abs abc

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Oopsie! Fixed. TY.

[@Moist_Handshakes]

My daughter keeps keying my S600 dragging her bike out of the garage. Give me money.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I'm not an auto sales expert but common sense tells me that any number you quote above any other number you quote is absolutely meaningless because people will ALWAYS remember the lower number and try to work their way down from there. Once you stated that 5k was your bottom line it instantly got translated to your "asking price". The only thing you can do now is call it "firm" and you will lose anyone who on principle only purchases on a negotiated price. Of course this only applies to people who have seen the video but you are putting it out there. I sure as hell am not going to throw down 55-65 for something no matter what it might be worth once you said 5k in any context. I know it sounds harsh and somewhat "assholian" (is that a word?) but it's the real world. I hope you do come out above water one way or another my friend.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I'll make a killing on the Benz for sure. No way I can't right now. And . I'll most likely sell it to someone on CL or FB before I'll sell it here.

[@Sandra-sm5iq]

Bring Tim back

[@jeffscomp]

Get a new emblem before selling it

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I sure will.

[@pedrosilvaslva2625]

Seel the shit while its time

[@bryceandsharon]

First. Love your channel.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you.

[@curlymyhero]

The abc hose leak is probably a short hose that comes out from the main front left valve block/accumulator. 1 hose crawls under the radiator over to the front right shock. The 2 back pressure hoses ( marked P) run under the left side doors under plastic to the rear valve block. There they split up into each rear shock. There are return lines too which confuses things. All in all a shit system

[@greekprince7430]

Hi could you please email me or Instagram me regarding my S600L 2003 model regarding ABC suspension.... [e-mail] and my Instagram is PRODROMOS 2911