ABS, ESP, BAS Warning lights
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 9,815
Likes: 13
John Deere
ABS, ESP, BAS Warning lights
I give up.
Pulling out of a gas station the other day, all of a sudden the abovementioned warning messages come up on the center display, and the two warning lights on the left side of the dash go on.
I get to work, then go home that night. Message warnings come up, but then the lights on the side come on, then go back off. I drive the 30 miles home with no more warnings.
Next day, same thing. All Klaxons blaring on the way to work, then all quiet on the way home.
Any clue what the problem is?
Pulling out of a gas station the other day, all of a sudden the abovementioned warning messages come up on the center display, and the two warning lights on the left side of the dash go on.
I get to work, then go home that night. Message warnings come up, but then the lights on the side come on, then go back off. I drive the 30 miles home with no more warnings.
Next day, same thing. All Klaxons blaring on the way to work, then all quiet on the way home.
Any clue what the problem is?
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2000 E320
My old man's 2001MY E320 also had a similar problem. In his case, the causes are both (1) bad stop lamp switch, and (2) really, the brake pads and sensors were worn out.
Too mad MB's warranty/maintenance program does not cover brake pads....
Too mad MB's warranty/maintenance program does not cover brake pads....
Trending Topics
Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Home of the Cardinals
E320 2000 w/GPS
It happens to me today when I try to backup and park the car. I just get out the car, check the parking then re-insert the key, then it happend. I guessed it's the brake Switch like you guys said. The light will not come on when the engine is idle, it only happens when you hit the brake SW and shifting to Drive and from that point on, it will stay on forever, until next key cycles. Good thing I still have warranty, otherwise it will be horriable. my ride is 2000 E320, 38,000 miles. I think when car reaches the warranty period 50,000, the extended warranty might be worth it. Does anybody know how much that would cost to carry the warranty to 50k miles? thanks
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Home of the Cardinals
E320 2000 w/GPS
yeap! Just got my car back today, it was the brake sw problem, can believe it, they said there are two wires from that sw. one goes to the brake light the other wire goes to the cluster warning light?
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte NC
99 E320 - White
Hello - I just joined the board this evening, but have read many of the post out here prior.
I have a 99 E320, and the same thing happened to me. It was the brake switch that had to be replaced.
I have a 99 E320, and the same thing happened to me. It was the brake switch that had to be replaced.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 9,815
Likes: 13
John Deere
Just as a follow-up, After I had my brakes and sensors replaced, the car was fine for 3 days, then the warning lights came on for a few days.
Then, I parked the car for a couple of weeks while overseas, and everything is fine now that I'm back.
So maybe my brake switch is going out periodically. Who knows.
Then, I parked the car for a couple of weeks while overseas, and everything is fine now that I'm back.
So maybe my brake switch is going out periodically. Who knows.
Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Home of the Cardinals
E320 2000 w/GPS
yeap,
Hopefully after my warranty is up, this brake sw stuff will not happen again. If it does, I don't know how much it would cost to fix by ourselves. I have no idea if this is the factory defact parts or it would just go out every 2 or 3 years!
Hopefully after my warranty is up, this brake sw stuff will not happen again. If it does, I don't know how much it would cost to fix by ourselves. I have no idea if this is the factory defact parts or it would just go out every 2 or 3 years!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,169
Likes: 2
From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
I too had the same experience and all the brake lights failed. Scanned the car's computer - "faulty brake switch". However, after digging through all the circuit breakers, my mechanic found a faulty fuse in the fuse box next to the steering wheel (right hand drive car - I assume MB'd put it in the same position for LHD cars!). After that was replaced, the correct lights lit up and the warning lights off. Moral of this story = check you fuses before spending money on a new brake switch!
