3 Malfunctions: ABS, BAS and ESP. Need help.
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3 Malfunctions: ABS, BAS and ESP. Need help.
My E220 Cdi got 3 Malfunctions: ABS, BAS and ESP two weeks ago. Shortly after the error message has appeared, the car goes in emergency mode and quickly stops. When I then try to start the car it won't.. After 1-2 minutes it starts and I try getting home, but of course the same thing happens again..
When I got home I disconnected the battery (to reset the system).
I also steered all left and then right and back to center and stoppes the car. (to reset the steering angle sensor? )
I also removed all tires and checked that everythings were fine. (everything looked ok )
After these "rituals" the car worked perfectly. For two weeks...
Today this happend again, and I start thinking it might be some serious repairs to do on this car...
But I hope someone in here have some tips and would like to share them with me
I apologize for the bad English.
When I got home I disconnected the battery (to reset the system).
I also steered all left and then right and back to center and stoppes the car. (to reset the steering angle sensor? )
I also removed all tires and checked that everythings were fine. (everything looked ok )
After these "rituals" the car worked perfectly. For two weeks...
Today this happend again, and I start thinking it might be some serious repairs to do on this car...
But I hope someone in here have some tips and would like to share them with me
I apologize for the bad English.
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Rude dash indicators with easy fix
This is a classic symptom of a bad brake switch. They only cost about $20 and are fairly easy to install. Be sure to pull the little plunger out one click or it won't work when installed. The plunger is activated by the brake pedal arm under the dash moving front to back.
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also, check your fuses.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...as-brakes.html
I changed my brake switch and it didn't make a difference. I realized it was just a couple of fuses
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...as-brakes.html
I changed my brake switch and it didn't make a difference. I realized it was just a couple of fuses
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and as a little side note, make sure the little white plunger on the new brake switch is the same length as the OEM one you take out. You can adjust the new one by pushing the white part all the way in and then pulling it out slowly so that you can match the lengths up
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Still the same problem with ABS, BAS, ESC, ESP lights coming, stops car (emerg. mode)
After I replaced the brake light switch the same warning lights have been torturing me every other week.. Exactly the same happens every time. But I have maybe noticed something:
The problem has occurred almost every time after a short stop at traffic intersections. When I start driving again and starts to press the gas pedal, it feels as if the car loses power, and then 1-3 seconds later all the lights come on (ABS, BAS, ESC, ESP). And few seconds later the motor stops by itself. Most likely is the car putting itself into emergency mode. This problem have I struggled with for 6 months now. And my local Mercedes repair shop has not managed to solve the problem. They have run diagnostics on the car and tried to guess which part who needs to be replaced.
They have changed the Brake Light Switch and Steering Angle Sensor so far. But the problem is not solved.
Please read this. I need help from you.
Here is the diagnosis assistance system test:
http://0o2471.net/52810
http://0o2471.net/52811
http://0o2471.net/52812
http://0o2471.net/52813
The problem has occurred almost every time after a short stop at traffic intersections. When I start driving again and starts to press the gas pedal, it feels as if the car loses power, and then 1-3 seconds later all the lights come on (ABS, BAS, ESC, ESP). And few seconds later the motor stops by itself. Most likely is the car putting itself into emergency mode. This problem have I struggled with for 6 months now. And my local Mercedes repair shop has not managed to solve the problem. They have run diagnostics on the car and tried to guess which part who needs to be replaced.
They have changed the Brake Light Switch and Steering Angle Sensor so far. But the problem is not solved.
Please read this. I need help from you.
Here is the diagnosis assistance system test:
http://0o2471.net/52810
http://0o2471.net/52811
http://0o2471.net/52812
http://0o2471.net/52813
Last edited by benzhanzen; May 2, 2013 at 05:32 PM.
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New Diagnosis pictures
http://0o2471.net/52810
http://0o2471.net/52811
http://0o2471.net/52812
http://0o2471.net/52813
I only got these 4 papers.. :/ I understand what you miss here, but I dont have anything more..
http://0o2471.net/52811
http://0o2471.net/52812
http://0o2471.net/52813
I only got these 4 papers.. :/ I understand what you miss here, but I dont have anything more..
Last edited by benzhanzen; May 2, 2013 at 05:31 PM.
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I have done that
I use to do that every time the car stops on the road. Then all the lights goes away for a minute or two.
I am not sure they did remove all the faulty codes, but that should be the first thing they try right?
My bad! This diagnosis is taken before they replaced the steering angle sensor.
The steering angle sensor is replaced, and the car is programmed so the car knows it got a new sensor.
I am not sure they did remove all the faulty codes, but that should be the first thing they try right?
My bad! This diagnosis is taken before they replaced the steering angle sensor.
The steering angle sensor is replaced, and the car is programmed so the car knows it got a new sensor.
Last edited by benzhanzen; May 3, 2013 at 03:38 AM.
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I only have one problem. The lighst come on and the car stops.
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Very difficult to say, especially as I am no MB guru.
I've read about a similar issue if the reluctor rings corrode on the hubs/drive shafts as they send the wheel speed signal to the ECUs. But I can't see any related codes on your print-outs. Sorry, I do not know what to suggest ohter than an MB specialist
On the plus side you should be able to rule out the brake light switch
I've read about a similar issue if the reluctor rings corrode on the hubs/drive shafts as they send the wheel speed signal to the ECUs. But I can't see any related codes on your print-outs. Sorry, I do not know what to suggest ohter than an MB specialist
On the plus side you should be able to rule out the brake light switch
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I have also just started having the problem described here with my 2001 E320. The warning(s) will come on randomly every 10 days or 2 weeks. I will add that the malfunction notices usually clear when I shut the car off for a while. Also, it always continues to run and stop fine when the malfuction notice appears. Lastly, the one time I had to go a considerable distance with the warning(s) on, the cruise control would not function. Does that add anything to the diagnosis?
Last edited by bwatkins1; May 6, 2013 at 05:37 PM.
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Did you check the voltage on your battery? I was having a similar problem and had the brake sensor changed out several times. Mechanic suggested it was my battery. Right. Changed the battery and problem disappeared.
