BAS, ESP, ABS problem.....DIY repair
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Northern VA / DC
CLK 320 (2001) and 2015 GTR
Guys, thank you for this thread. I was having the ESP/ABS warning and my car was going into limp mode after a few minutes whether it was being driven or not. This happened immediately after getting a tuneup which included getting the spark plug wires changed. Culprit turned out to be bad ABS/ESP module which most likely was knocked around during the tune up. I was able to get a used one of of ebay for $90, which was a deal bc they cost $700 new. The part swap took about 10 mins and after a year for sitting the car was back on the road again. Thanks again for all the commentors who offered their help in this thread. Steve
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NC USA
2002 CLK430
I'm posting this for anyone needing to replace the Brake Light Switch on a W208 CLK to fix this issue. I had to replace mine last week to stop all the ABS idiot lights from randomly going off. The current part number is 001-545-64-09 (replaces 001-545-95-09) and should be about $35++ from the dealer. Replacement time is about 20 minutes, with most of the time spent removing the lower panel screws and contorting your body in the driver's side footwell to get visual access to the switch.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
