Help! ESP and BAS Malfuctions
12-26-2003, 09:33 PM
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Help! ESP and BAS Malfuctions
I was coming from the mall and suddenly I got the BAS BrakeAssist Visit Workshop and the ESP Elec, Stabil, Prog Visit Workshop malfunction messages. As soon as I got back home I went to read the Operator's Manual and found out that for the ESP I am under the categories C2 and C3 which are supposed to be cleared by using the reset knob on the intrument cluster. As far as the BAS, it only says that I should have it checked at a Mercedes Benz Center. Well I just went back to my car and the messages are gone now 
. What does this mean? Do I still need to take it to a Service Center? Knowing those bastar**, they'll probably give me an appointment in two weeks. Is it safe to drive the car in the meantime? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
. What does this mean? Do I still need to take it to a Service Center? Knowing those bastar**, they'll probably give me an appointment in two weeks. Is it safe to drive the car in the meantime? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
12-26-2003, 11:34 PM
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We've had those errors from time to time too. Ours is one of the earlier cars and it had the wiring harness update but we've had at least one more BAS/ESP error message since.
Let's look at the safety issue this way: most cars don't have an electronic stability program or brake assist, so if you drive it normally, you'll be just fine. Besides, both systems are probably functioning unless the warnings are illuminated at all times when you're driving.
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Let's look at the safety issue this way: most cars don't have an electronic stability program or brake assist, so if you drive it normally, you'll be just fine. Besides, both systems are probably functioning unless the warnings are illuminated at all times when you're driving.
Cheers
12-27-2003, 03:40 PM
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Appreciate it Mike 
Since it could be an electrical problem, I guess I am just going to take it to the Service Center so that they can check it out.
Since it could be an electrical problem, I guess I am just going to take it to the Service Center so that they can check it out.
12-29-2003, 01:17 AM
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Originally posted by victor20170
Nice attitude and language
I did. Thank you very much
Nice attitude and language
I did. Thank you very much
12-30-2003, 07:26 PM
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Yeh, there are a ton of posts, mostly full of blah blah blah...
Not sure if the below is the fix for all, but just had this happen the 1st time myself the other day, was driving real slow too.
Turned off the ignition, and restarted and gone.
From another post:
"the fix is a connector ,and a repair to lengthen the wiring harness to the control modlule.
the parts are on back order though.
just be patient,,push the rest button to clear message...
yes, it is inconvient.but will be repaired"
Some other people mentioned sensors, and other mentioned dealers who did nothing.
Did I miss something truely definitive?
Sounds like there's a lot of things that MIGHT cause this.
It hasn't come back since that one time.
The thing I DIDN'T find, was,
IS this something to be concerned about?
As in enough to go to the dealer for a one time occurance?
I'm due for my 3rd service in about 3 months....
already have a list.
If all you have to say if STFF, well, I got your STFF'y right here bud.
Not sure if the below is the fix for all, but just had this happen the 1st time myself the other day, was driving real slow too.
Turned off the ignition, and restarted and gone.
From another post:
"the fix is a connector ,and a repair to lengthen the wiring harness to the control modlule.
the parts are on back order though.
just be patient,,push the rest button to clear message...
yes, it is inconvient.but will be repaired"
Some other people mentioned sensors, and other mentioned dealers who did nothing.
Did I miss something truely definitive?
Sounds like there's a lot of things that MIGHT cause this.
It hasn't come back since that one time.
The thing I DIDN'T find, was,
IS this something to be concerned about?
As in enough to go to the dealer for a one time occurance?
I'm due for my 3rd service in about 3 months....
already have a list.
If all you have to say if STFF, well, I got your STFF'y right here bud.
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12-31-2003, 08:31 PM
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It doesn't bother me when people ask questions that have been asked hundreds of times(like this one) or when people respond with the perfectly acceptable STFF.
It does however seem rather rude, whiney and presumptious when they portray the problem as the end of the world unless they can ignore it. Jeezus...just take it to the dealer. Get a loaner. Relax. Or read the MANUAL. The brakes still work. Just no BAS/ESP. You'll live.
It does however seem rather rude, whiney and presumptious when they portray the problem as the end of the world unless they can ignore it. Jeezus...just take it to the dealer. Get a loaner. Relax. Or read the MANUAL. The brakes still work. Just no BAS/ESP. You'll live.
