Another BAS, ESP, ABS problem...
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Another BAS, ESP, ABS problem...
01 E320 with the above problem. The error comes up as soon as the engine is started and stays on the whole time driving. The error starts even if I do or do not press the brake pedel when starting the car. I did the turn the steering wheel left then right then center and nothing happens. The car runs and drives fine. I have changed out the brake light swith (OEM). I did disconnect the battery for 15 mins and still the same problem. What would you say my next step should be (please don't say spend mega $$$ at the dealership) 
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Check the brake
light sockets. Corrosion or disintegration at the wires bulb or socket can cause the symptoms especially when you have eliminated the possible brake switch.
Also make sure the bs in installed fully and properly.
Also car running in park and turn the wheel lock to lock and back several times,if that is not what you were doing (just in case)
Also make sure the bs in installed fully and properly.
Also car running in park and turn the wheel lock to lock and back several times,if that is not what you were doing (just in case)
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just curious- why start another thread on this?
here is what fixed mine (from this thread):
here is what fixed mine (from this thread):
Just wanted to post the solution to my ESP/ABS/BAS problem.
After trying the brake light switch to no avail, I had the codes scanned at a local indy shop and the lateral acceleration sensor had thrown a code. This module is part of the ESP system and is located under the carpet beneath the driver's seat. Believe it or not Mercedes wants > $2K for this module! I found it on a German used parts website for < 50 Euros I finally got it replaced today and the annoying beeps and lights are gone
It's MB part number 000 542 65 18.
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After trying the brake light switch to no avail, I had the codes scanned at a local indy shop and the lateral acceleration sensor had thrown a code. This module is part of the ESP system and is located under the carpet beneath the driver's seat. Believe it or not Mercedes wants > $2K for this module! I found it on a German used parts website for < 50 Euros
I finally got it replaced today and the annoying beeps and lights are goneIt's MB part number 000 542 65 18.
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Last edited by mi benz; May 17, 2010 at 12:51 PM. Reason: added link to another thread
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Another possible solution - replace your battery.
This one of the common reasons according to another MB forum, and this is what fixed my BAS/ESP/ABS problem.
My battery was suposedly fine while it started first showing those errors. Even the Autozone tester said it was good. But two months later I almost couldn't start my car and decided to replace the battery. The BAS/ESP/ABS lights haven't lighted up at all after that.
This one of the common reasons according to another MB forum, and this is what fixed my BAS/ESP/ABS problem.
My battery was suposedly fine while it started first showing those errors. Even the Autozone tester said it was good. But two months later I almost couldn't start my car and decided to replace the battery. The BAS/ESP/ABS lights haven't lighted up at all after that.
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Greetings,
I had exactly the same problem with the same message coming up, and after trying everything with everyone's help I took it to the dealer and found out that Break Booster was not functioning properly.
I had exactly the same problem with the same message coming up, and after trying everything with everyone's help I took it to the dealer and found out that Break Booster was not functioning properly.
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Another possible solution - replace your battery.
This one of the common reasons according to another MB forum, and this is what fixed my BAS/ESP/ABS problem.
My battery was suposedly fine while it started first showing those errors. Even the Autozone tester said it was good. But two months later I almost couldn't start my car and decided to replace the battery. The BAS/ESP/ABS lights haven't lighted up at all after that.
This one of the common reasons according to another MB forum, and this is what fixed my BAS/ESP/ABS problem.
My battery was suposedly fine while it started first showing those errors. Even the Autozone tester said it was good. But two months later I almost couldn't start my car and decided to replace the battery. The BAS/ESP/ABS lights haven't lighted up at all after that.
