E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

ABS light on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:53 PM
  #1  
nivram13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 179
Likes: 11
E240 -2003 E55 AMG -2005
ABS light on

Need some input on a bizarre ABS\SBC issue, I have the orange ABS light on the dash no other error or malfunction showing in the console. Scanned both SBC and ESP no error code present.

The SBC break still functions what I've lost are the SBC function such as SBC Hold the car drives fine, any ideas where or what else to check?
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2016 | 12:27 AM
  #2  
F1Fan's Avatar
Super Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 545
Likes: 87
From: Southern California
The orange ABS light does not give off a code?

I am thinking one of the ABS sensor has gone bad. I would check the sensors at the wheel, especially if there is corrosion.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2016 | 12:36 AM
  #3  
cetialpha5's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 6,190
Likes: 1,550
From: MA
2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
How did you scan it? With just a regular OBDII scanner? That won't pull ABS and other MB subsystems. On the other hand if you used a Star or DAS system, then that would be really strange not to get any codes and you should take it to an MB dealer. Otherwise get another system that can scan MB specific codes like the X431 Easydiag and I think there's a few other systems short of a full star diagnostic system that will just scan codes.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:23 AM
  #4  
nivram13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 179
Likes: 11
E240 -2003 E55 AMG -2005
Originally Posted by cetialpha5
How did you scan it? With just a regular OBDII scanner? That won't pull ABS and other MB subsystems. On the other hand if you used a Star or DAS system, then that would be really strange not to get any codes and you should take it to an MB dealer. Otherwise get another system that can scan MB specific codes like the X431 Easydiag and I think there's a few other systems short of a full star diagnostic system that will just scan codes.
Pulled codes with the iCarsoft 980i which reads ABS\ESP & SBC etc.

http://www.icarsoft.com/web/icarsoft...48eyzy9_1.html

Speed senors are all good no errors showing on scan tool.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2016 | 08:04 PM
  #5  
nivram13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 179
Likes: 11
E240 -2003 E55 AMG -2005
SOLVED

Turned off ESP\Traction control by pressing button on console orange triangle came up to show it was disengaged. Drove for 10 minutes and the ABS light and Traction control light both went out.

Been two days now I have my SBC functions back and no further issues.

Last edited by nivram13; Oct 5, 2016 at 07:24 PM.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:25 PM.

story-0
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-1
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-4
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE