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Old 06-12-2009, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
So if it were a wheel speed sensor, wouldn't that cause the ABS system to also not work (thus giving you an ABS light?).

The ABS uses the wheel sensors. I can see how ESP module, steering angle system, and yaw sensor doesn't cause ABS to shut down but a speed sensor?
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Old 06-12-2009, 12:52 PM
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i had a smiliar problem on my c32. someone told me it could be the throttle actuator or the throttle actuator harness. I spent $50 on the harness and some one told me you can fix it with a zip tie. I took at look at the harness and found out the plastic tabs that hold the harness together broke. I zip tied it shut and i didnt have problems with the esp module going out anymore.

I basically fixed the problem for 10cents. I'm keeping the harness for a rainy day and eventually will replace it. Not sure if it applies to the regular w203's since it doesn't have the super charger. I know there was a tsb for that same harness for the c55's though.

Anyways, just wanted to share my experience.
Old 06-12-2009, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mleskovar
I'm assuming you put 4 new wheels/tires on? The sensor is at the end of the wire. It's the only wire going to the wheel, you can't miss it.
Thank you. I checked all 4 and no broken wire or disconnection. It's at the dealers now for alignment. I'm hoping it's because of the alignment. If it's because of the different wheel size, I'm not sure how I can fix that. I'll post update in a few hours.
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Originally Posted by TemjinX2
i had a smiliar problem on my c32. someone told me it could be the throttle actuator or the throttle actuator harness. I spent $50 on the harness and some one told me you can fix it with a zip tie. I took at look at the harness and found out the plastic tabs that hold the harness together broke. I zip tied it shut and i didnt have problems with the esp module going out anymore.

I basically fixed the problem for 10cents. I'm keeping the harness for a rainy day and eventually will replace it. Not sure if it applies to the regular w203's since it doesn't have the super charger. I know there was a tsb for that same harness for the c55's though.

Anyways, just wanted to share my experience.
Good to know! Could you do me a huge favor and take a picture of said harness? I just had a problem with my C320 where the independent shop told me that the Throttle Actuator, or Throttle body was bad. I already ordered a new one and it actually arrived today, but I was wondering if the problem was with the throttle body itself, but with the wiring harness that plugs into the throttle body. I only ask for a picture to see what it is you are referring to and to see if I have the same set up on my N/A M112. Thanks!
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Ok so my SA called me today and told me the ESP warning went on cause my car was way out of alignment. After alignment the ESP turned off. I think it might have been due to the pothole and new rims. I hope it stays off so I can finally enjoy my new shoes
Old 12-03-2009, 09:34 PM
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My Uncle have a similiar problem with his 2002 w203, and I connected my DAS and it says that there is a fault stored on the yaw sensor, I deleted it just to confirm and it appeared again.

Any one knows if that is causing the problem of the ESP ligth ON and ESP actuating sometimes after 100Km/h while driving straigth!?
Or just could be a wheel sensor? but if it was shoudn't there be a fault stored for the faulty sensor?

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Old 12-27-2009, 06:56 PM
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hmm, I took the easy way out gaiex, I just traded the car in, the dealer told me I needed a new ESP control module so I said "f this"
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Hi Guys,
I drove today on the Express way and during sudden braking, I could feel something holding back (like my brakes locking) then ESP Light comes on.
I noticed this everytime I come off a fast run then have to slow down and apply the brakes.

Has anybody experienced this?
BTW, I drive a W203 2001 C200 Kompressor.
Yaw Sensor has been replaced last 12 months.
Running on Size 235x40xR18 Wheels.

Need your valuable inputs, please.
Many Thanks
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Originally Posted by pshek
Your ESP module might be going bad because of oil contamination or oxidative corrosion at the electrical connections. It probably does need replacement. I've heard of other people who had ESP modules going bad because of bad electical connections from contamination or corrosion.

The fact that your car fishtails alot is nothing unusual since your traction control does not work right now. Mine did that too because I permanently have ESP/BAS disabled. Good tires and LSD helps keep the car from fishtailing now.

Don't drive your coupe in the snow or the rain right now til you get it fixed.
I know this is not what y'all talking bout but I have a c32 motor 4sale
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