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The car is a 2005 C240 4-matic
I KNOW THERE ARE ALLOT OF POST ON THIS but all the fixes are different >>>>>So can some one help me with my problem chasing this error on a car I bought for my daughter and 10 miles into owning it we can not drive it.=left 1st the check brake warming message came on then then ABS ESP came on while in a drive though getting food. Also was lock in park but I figure out that trick to get me home . We are now in limp mode=left I had a mechanic run a scan and said it was the module. I sent it out to get fixed they send it back, I installed it and no change after driving it 1 mile it set off no speedo and limp mode. I reset the module by disconnecting it then re-connecting drive a mile or 2 same result. I then replaced the right rear ABS speed sensor , and that did not help NOW WHAT ?????? How do you pin point this problem . I see many post but different fixes for all the same scenarios.... it always fails after 1 mile of a reset. One thing I have noticed is after a reset ( pull the battery cable off) you drive one miles then the brake service Waring comes on then the speedo drops to zero and then limp mode NO reverse if you stop and you cannot get back into drive once you move the shiftier out of drive
I ran scan error C1201 C1001 C1330 C1000 C1130
Last edited by karayjay; 10-16-2018 at 08:18 PM.
Reason: adding a picture
2005 4 -matics dont have brake light switch they are embedded in the esp module ....no wonder i could not find it lol
Oops, I was not aware of this. The symptoms you speak about sound like a faulty brake light switch. You might want to inspect that module for faults, it could require a star diagnostic.
New update I was told by a mechanic that scanned my car for the above codes to send my abs esp module out for repair. I sent it to BBA Reman local to me and they said they did find a few loose solder areas and fixed they after another company said they did the same and that failed.so all these guys are falling LOL Thanks God I got refunded.
So any ides on where I should go next>?
Let the independent mechanic fix the problem.
If they suck, bring it to the independent in Lexington MA. THEY CAN FIX IT - if you let them fix it.
Or, scrap the car.
Fwiw, my suggestions are:
1) Buy the SAME EXACT esp/bas module from ebay.
2) Replace the sensor/hub that is also giving the error.
3) Check the wires for the sensor that is also giving the error.
Fwiw, you have the wrong attitude when asking people for free help.
It's clear that neither your mechanic nor you have either the knowledge nor experience to diagnose an ABS/TC/etc problem.
Since neither of you have the knowledge nor experience, you will likely be throwing away money on wasted time and parts.
It's not hard to diagnose or fix an ABS/etc system, when a person knows what they are doing.
Fwiw, one of the hardest things to fix/diagnose is an intermittent wire. That's common on GM systems, because of the wire they used.
I have a good understanding and background with ABS/etc systems. I gave you my advice. Do what you want.
We do have a good understanding if you look at that picture that I put up all the codes it’s indicative of a module we took it to Bba Reman which I mentioned earlier they said that they saw faults also prior to that a company in Indiana said that they also found fault they supposedly repaired them so we do know what we’re doing because two places pound ***** in the system then when we got them back and put them into the car they fail so we do know what we’re doing because were looking at codes that we are receiving except there has to be something deeper it could be in the wiring it could be in the switches on the brake booster and these things are hard to troubleshoot. If you look at posts about this you will see many many different scenarios of many different types of Texas that’s why am here OK it’s not as simple as you think I’ve talked to GM mechanics that are friends of mine and one Ford he says that these are a nightmare very similar to the probe Ford probe and you can take upwards to four days of constant checking in looking so it’s not so simple as you say . To be frank and honest with you I mean your first situation take it to mechanic why I have this message board of every single answer would be take it to a mechanic if you know the CAD system as well as my mechanic does he will tell you that this could be at least 12 different reasons why and you have to chase it properly I’m just looking for help of all the people that of been here in this exact same situation where they sent the module in the company two of them said that they found problems they saw Adam definitely fix you put it in the car and magically it’s not fixed I’m looking for someone who’s been in this situation
seems that you’re being a little sarcastic with some of your remarks as if we don’t know what we’re doing. I have never had the need for a mechanic really only twice in my entire life / I said these things can be a nightmare scenario’s especially when you think .it’s the module and they repair it and then you put in the car and you still get lights now it becomes a chasing game. I’m getting a break booster offer eBay for 35 bucks .since it comes with the two important switches hopefully maybe it’s that I also noticed my battery was low on water I added water because maybe you could’ve been a voltage thing but it wasn’t bad either
I have a e w update ...I got even more codes after BBA remand said they fixed it ... well after sending it to a company in Indiana that said the they fixed it I got errors as if noting was done . I got my money back and decided to send it to a better place that an test it more. They gave it a bench ties and said yes it has problems so they called me a few days later and said all set. I asked what did you find they said soldering was loose, I said really the company before you said the same ans that they fixed it , BBA said they must have missed a few things I said OK . Well I installed it and now I have even MORE CODES !!!! . My mechanic says the errors come up after it is warmed up and that we cannot reset the code to test further until it cools off (hint ?)..We did some test probes on the connect to the abs module and we are finding the one pin #80 has power until the car warms up then it it lost.....so something is causing a loss of power to the connector after warm up TEMP switch? what has that to do with ABS ? The temp gauge works fine int the car.... any ideas...
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort (What the heck, it gets 38 mpg!)
karajay,
Did you realize you asked for help post #1 without telling anyone what vehicle you are
looking for advise on? Can we assume it's 2005 4 matic based on one of your replies?
What module did you replace? Got a part number on it?
Anyway based on your last post you got like no communication on the CANBUS.
EIS is the ignition switch, you got errors from the transmission computer. steering angle sensor,
engine, speed sensor(s), BAS module...whatever your problems is, it's major. Communication on the
bus is hosed!
I'd start with checking for oil in the engine wire loom originating from the cam magnets and
ending up in the ECU. Then also check under the right floor board and see if any oil is in the TCU.
Check for water intrusion. Was it parked outside during a major storm? I've had my car killed by rain twice just being parked in the rain with like it raining for 2 days straight. It eventually dried out and was OK again.
And kill the attitude eh, not many people left with a clue in this forum, they all sold their cars and moved on, and those of us that are left
can only share our own experiences, not mechanics for the most part that I'm aware of. And as much help as I offer, more often than not when I ask a question I don't even get an answer, so you should consider yourself lucky anyone responded. Especially to a post where you failed to even say what vehicle it is, we have to get past all the html tags you didn't even bother to edit out, and crappy spelling.
How did you come about owning this car? Was it a mechanics special or something? Was it ok when you bought it?
Shout out to REDGRAY for you help and to other thanks you The ABS module is A 203 535 54 32 for a 2005 C240 -4 matic the module was repaired by BBA reman once but it did not help then and got more error codes then the 1st time I sent ( they made things worse ?) I sent it back to them today . This is my 3rd car ..daughters car I bought and failed on me after 4 day, I got screwed . I so frustrated and its getting to me that I wasted money I don't have
should I get the wire harness that goes from the abs module to the front sam fuse unit ? Or should I get a used brake booster that will come with the switches that could be bad ?
So new update : The ABS module came back repair but now the ABS ESP brake lining error are intermittent. When we attach a scanner to the car and drive we loose signal to the scanner the same time we get all the error lights.
SO if the scanner goes offline while driving and the car has all the errors would that be a definite Front SAM Fuse box problem ?
Update the sam is FINE the problem was the ABS or ESP module . The company the I sent out to repair it that said it was fixed that said it was tested was WRONG ..THEY BROKE IT and made it worse when I got it back my car was giving out even more code WHY ? because they damage it trying to fix it . I gave it to another better repair shop they attached it to the star diag machine. Well the fix was a used module !!!!! they programed it and no my car is fine.SO the company that I sent to fix broke it and made me look in another direction because I thought they knew what they we doing !! Lesson learned.. I'm getting my money back and I'm happy.
10-08-2018, 02:03 PM
