BAS ASR light randomly comes on
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BAS ASR light randomly comes on
Hi folks,
I have a problem with the BAS/ASR light coming on at random times while I am driving my CLK. I have read threads about the brake light switch causing the problem however my local MB dealer has run a diagnostics on the car and maintains it is the ABS controller box and not the brake light switch. He says this needs replacing at a cost of 872 euros + VAT + Labour. Do I believe him or get the switch myself and try replacing it myself?
Has anyone else been told this problemwas associated with an faulty ABS controller box?
Cheers for the help...
I have a problem with the BAS/ASR light coming on at random times while I am driving my CLK. I have read threads about the brake light switch causing the problem however my local MB dealer has run a diagnostics on the car and maintains it is the ABS controller box and not the brake light switch. He says this needs replacing at a cost of 872 euros + VAT + Labour. Do I believe him or get the switch myself and try replacing it myself?
Has anyone else been told this problemwas associated with an faulty ABS controller box?
Cheers for the help...
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From: Pennsylvania
2000 E55 AMG W210/1999 E300TD w210
Brake light switch
I changed it on a W210 E55 when it had 186,000 miles.The brake lights were on as soon as the key was turned on.Its a plastic delicate switch that can wear out easily.I don't know about it turning on your ASR light. I doubt the ABS unit is worn out.HIGHLY doubt it. They like changing em for customers because they are very expensive and alot of labor $$$$
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E 240 model 1999 Station wagon
Try this before doing anything. I had the same problem as stated in the first tread. The BAS / ASR light use to come especially in the morning start of the engine. My Car is 1999 E 240. Station wagon
Just sit on the driving seat. Insert your smart key and stop it at stage 2 wherein you can only see all lights in the dash (not cranking the engine) press the brake paddle and count up till 15. Remember the steering should be straight meaning the wheels should be straight. Release the brake paddle and switch off (Take the smart key out from the ignition).
After that start the engine and turn the steering to the right completely and count up till 5. Then turn the steering to the left completely and count again up till 5. Remember not to remove your foot from the brake paddle. That should be pressed during left and right operation or resetting of computer you may call in.. The gear stick should be in the parking position. After that switch off the engine.
Start the engine, hope the lights will never come again (BAS/ASR)
Just sit on the driving seat. Insert your smart key and stop it at stage 2 wherein you can only see all lights in the dash (not cranking the engine) press the brake paddle and count up till 15. Remember the steering should be straight meaning the wheels should be straight. Release the brake paddle and switch off (Take the smart key out from the ignition).
After that start the engine and turn the steering to the right completely and count up till 5. Then turn the steering to the left completely and count again up till 5. Remember not to remove your foot from the brake paddle. That should be pressed during left and right operation or resetting of computer you may call in.. The gear stick should be in the parking position. After that switch off the engine.
Start the engine, hope the lights will never come again (BAS/ASR)
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Try this before doing anything. I had the same problem as stated in the first tread. The BAS / ASR light use to come especially in the morning start of the engine. My Car is 1999 E 240. Station wagon
Just sit on the driving seat. Insert your smart key and stop it at stage 2 wherein you can only see all lights in the dash (not cranking the engine) press the brake paddle and count up till 15. Remember the steering should be straight meaning the wheels should be straight. Release the brake paddle and switch off (Take the smart key out from the ignition).
After that start the engine and turn the steering to the right completely and count up till 5. Then turn the steering to the left completely and count again up till 5. Remember not to remove your foot from the brake paddle. That should be pressed during left and right operation or resetting of computer you may call in.. The gear stick should be in the parking position. After that switch off the engine.
Start the engine, hope the lights will never come again (BAS/ASR)
Just sit on the driving seat. Insert your smart key and stop it at stage 2 wherein you can only see all lights in the dash (not cranking the engine) press the brake paddle and count up till 15. Remember the steering should be straight meaning the wheels should be straight. Release the brake paddle and switch off (Take the smart key out from the ignition).
After that start the engine and turn the steering to the right completely and count up till 5. Then turn the steering to the left completely and count again up till 5. Remember not to remove your foot from the brake paddle. That should be pressed during left and right operation or resetting of computer you may call in.. The gear stick should be in the parking position. After that switch off the engine.
Start the engine, hope the lights will never come again (BAS/ASR)
If you can do all that while patting your head and rubbing your belly, you can fly a helicopter. lol!
