98 CLK 320 BAS ASR Braking assistance?
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2004 E55 AMG, 2008 G55 AMG
98 CLK 320 BAS ASR Braking assistance?
This is my first post. i just wanted to know if anyone else experiences this problem. the light always comes on. it doesn't effect driving conditions except my cruise control will not work, until i restart my car. does anyone else experience this? or why the BAS ASR system comes on at all? thanks for any help you have!
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When the light is on then the BAS/ASR has recognised that a fault exists and the system is deactivated. BAS is the brake assist system to reduce stopping distances in an emergency situation and ASR is bascily traction control (automatic skid regulation).
You'll need to get your car scanned for code to help determine where the fault lies. Common fault are the stop lamp switch (75% of the time) and a damaged BAS control unit (usually water damaged)
You'll need to get your car scanned for code to help determine where the fault lies. Common fault are the stop lamp switch (75% of the time) and a damaged BAS control unit (usually water damaged)
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From: Cape Cod, Mass.
2001 CLK 320
when does the light come on? when you step on the brake? see if your brake lights are working..mine weren't and the problem was the brake light switch behind the brake pedal..i took it out and cleaned out the metal conections! works like new now
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i got the same problem my BAS/ASR pop up all the time sometime it doesnt even pop up at all, and it usually pops up when i hit a pot hole in the rood or a bump, but i also have my rear passenger side secoundary parking light out that could be just the BAS, a dealer told me change the light bulb and see what happens, about to change and let you no
