ESP out of order
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C200 Kompressor
ESP out of order
Hi guys, i'm having some problems with the stability control in my W203. From one day to another a ´ESP out of order´ legend appeared on my dashboard. The car runs as smooth as always but that legend freaks me out!!!
I don´t know if it´s somehow related but last weekend i had to replace the battery and the one-touch passenger window and the sunroof stoped working, they work but i need to keep the buttons pressed
I dont think the ESP and the windows/ sunroof issues are connected since the EPS legend appeared before the battery replacement, but then again who the f*ck knows
Could you guys give me a hand with some hints?? The car´s year is 06 and the odometer reads 79000km (49000 miles).
I don´t know if it´s somehow related but last weekend i had to replace the battery and the one-touch passenger window and the sunroof stoped working, they work but i need to keep the buttons pressed
I dont think the ESP and the windows/ sunroof issues are connected since the EPS legend appeared before the battery replacement, but then again who the f*ck knows
Could you guys give me a hand with some hints?? The car´s year is 06 and the odometer reads 79000km (49000 miles).
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With this W203 should use a 2nd battery to keep the system alive while changing the battery... Your problems are not uncommon, ESP going, windows/pano roof out of sync, SAMs getting fried etc.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-battery.html
See this thread, hope it helps
Post #85 especially
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-battery.html
See this thread, hope it helps
Post #85 especially
Last edited by cvx; Jan 9, 2017 at 11:46 AM.
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C200 Kompressor
With this W203 should use a 2nd battery to keep the system alive while changing the battery... Your problems are not uncommon, ESP going, windows/pano roof out of sync, SAMs getting fried etc.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-battery.html
See this thread, hope it helps Post #85 especially
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-battery.html
See this thread, hope it helps
Post #85 especiallyThe thing is that the ESP sign appeared before replacing the battery. Anyway, i'll do the turning thing with the steering wheel and let you know.
Wish me luck!!!
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I had the ESP on mine too. However, a separate thing started happening; my windshield wipers started going off when I turned the steering wheel. Later the wipers just started going off when the car was on. Took it to my Indy and he pulled the codes. Found out I had a bad clock spring. Upon replacing the clock spring (a dealer only part that cost $400) I found that a wire in the turn signal stalk was broken. Had to replace that too. Now, after all that, no more ESP, no more issues with the wipers and all is good on the C230.
Hope this has been helpful in case this is what's going on with your W203.
Richard
Hope this has been helpful in case this is what's going on with your W203.
Richard
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I'm surprised no one has brought this up yet but anytime the battery goes dead or is disconnected on a 203 you need to turn the Wheels lock to Lock 3 times with the engine on then turn the engine off and turn it back on again and it should clear the ESP error. if one of the modules has failed such as the yaw sensor which is underneath the plastic cover behind the rear seats or in the trunk of the sedan under the carpet at cetera he would need to use the star system Diagnostics to determine which module is bad. That being said you can get a yaw answer these days for about 40 bucks on eBay.
I had an ESP error on my dash for such a long time until the price of those modules came down to an affordable price used. New they are like $700.
I had an ESP error on my dash for such a long time until the price of those modules came down to an affordable price used. New they are like $700.
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Having tried several things, I would get the code read. It may be related to something else. If you get the codes read, then you'll know exactly pretty much what the issue is. Hope you get her sorted soon.
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Hi there! I found a YAW sensor for sale on eBay, but it's only one piece! I think i read on this thread the car has two sensors (that is to say two pieces), is that right?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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News! I got the code read and apparently it has something to do with something inside the steering column, some sensor or something which doesn't recognize the steering wheel angle or position.
And some days ago i discovered the cruise control is not working either, i suppose it's all connected, am i right?
And some days ago i discovered the cruise control is not working either, i suppose it's all connected, am i right?
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Best is to get the actual code for better help.
However I am guessing it might be C1140 Steering angle sensor (translated from Dutch). Had this too and was due to battery failure. I reset the codes and now comes back as C1142 ESP brake sensor.
From what I gathered on internet common ESP issues on these cars are due to faulty brake sensors (I picked a new one up for 9 euro's) , tyre pressure or bad alignment, and in more extreme cases the ESP computer or steering angle sensor
However I am guessing it might be C1140 Steering angle sensor (translated from Dutch). Had this too and was due to battery failure. I reset the codes and now comes back as C1142 ESP brake sensor.
From what I gathered on internet common ESP issues on these cars are due to faulty brake sensors (I picked a new one up for 9 euro's) , tyre pressure or bad alignment, and in more extreme cases the ESP computer or steering angle sensor
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News! I got the code read and apparently it has something to do with something inside the steering column, some sensor or something which doesn't recognize the steering wheel angle or position.
And some days ago i discovered the cruise control is not working either, i suppose it's all connected, am i right?
And some days ago i discovered the cruise control is not working either, i suppose it's all connected, am i right?
I'll try to find the info for you.
HAve you had the codes read with DAS yet?
I went for years with bad YAW sensor till I had the codes read with DAS and found out the it was the YAW sensor.
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