BAS Release Switch for C180 -2001 model
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Mercedes C180 auto
BAS Release Switch for C180 -2001 model
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I live in Australia and I have been quoted a ridiculous price to replace the Brake Assist release switch for my C180 ($700.00). Anyway, my last part I got from Uk merc dealers at a fraction of the price. However, I am unable to track down a BAS Release Switch which will enable the BAS and ESP lights to stop coming on all the time. Its a pain in the preverbial as the BAS and ESP are all fine but there just seems to be a problem with the release switch itself. To buy a complete ESP control module its gonna cost about five grand which isnt worth it but hoping to track down a release switch first. Has anyone else had this problem and do they have a fix? Would be grateful for your advice and help here.
I live in Australia and I have been quoted a ridiculous price to replace the Brake Assist release switch for my C180 ($700.00). Anyway, my last part I got from Uk merc dealers at a fraction of the price. However, I am unable to track down a BAS Release Switch which will enable the BAS and ESP lights to stop coming on all the time. Its a pain in the preverbial as the BAS and ESP are all fine but there just seems to be a problem with the release switch itself. To buy a complete ESP control module its gonna cost about five grand which isnt worth it but hoping to track down a release switch first. Has anyone else had this problem and do they have a fix? Would be grateful for your advice and help here.
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From: Cheshire .England
1999 c200 c class
Hi there down under,
I am not sure what you mean by a brake release switch.Do you mean the switch mounted behind the brake pedal.This is a common failure item and only costs £15 from a main dealer and takes 10 minutes to replace so i can't believe it is the one you want but it does cause the symptons you describe with the bas warning lamp.
I am not sure what you mean by a brake release switch.Do you mean the switch mounted behind the brake pedal.This is a common failure item and only costs £15 from a main dealer and takes 10 minutes to replace so i can't believe it is the one you want but it does cause the symptons you describe with the bas warning lamp.
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From: Cheshire .England
1999 c200 c class
Unfortunatly as I suspected we are not talking about the same thing.The brake release switch you refer to is the one shown below as S1 I assume.I can be of no help with this.Sorry.BAS Components 
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From: Franklin Mass
1999 C280 Sport
Try replacing your brake light switch on the brake pedal. They can cause all sorts of problems I had my BAS/ASR light come on lost my Cruise. They all work from the switch. Seems like the problem is a small one. Switch is a BOSCHE switch and for some reason the fail. Good luck and let me know the outcome.
