2004 E500 Wagon "Brake-Service Brake, Visit Workshop"
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2004 E500 Wagon "Brake-Service Brake, Visit Workshop"
Have read several posts regarding the "Brake-Service Brake, Visit Workshop" message. In my case the message appears intermittenly in the standard "color", not red, however the brakes work fine. I have had minor concern over what I think may be a pump associated with the brake system that seems to be "loud". I can deal with an occasional message but question whether or not I should have the SBC unit looked at?
I have also had issues with the battery protection function cutting off convenience functions and just replaced the main battery for a 2nd time in six months, and the aux battery for the first time. I believe the first battery issue was a result of the air matic suspension system that had a leak causing the pump to run too frequently. Could this be a similar case with the brake system pump???
I have also had issues with the battery protection function cutting off convenience functions and just replaced the main battery for a 2nd time in six months, and the aux battery for the first time. I believe the first battery issue was a result of the air matic suspension system that had a leak causing the pump to run too frequently. Could this be a similar case with the brake system pump???
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that, to me screams SBC and given that you have an 04 I'd definitely have it checked. I believe there's a 10yr/Unlimited mile warranty on them.
the battery issue is not the batteries itself but the controller unit, if you havent had that done yet I'd suggest you do.
the battery issue is not the batteries itself but the controller unit, if you havent had that done yet I'd suggest you do.