Red STOP Brake + CEL + ABS + limp home etc. w/replaced SBC module
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Red STOP Brake + CEL + ABS + limp home etc. w/replaced SBC module
2005 E320 CDI. Got the SBC control module replaced under warranty in 2009 at 60,000 miles. Car now has 160,000 miles.
Got the Red STOP sign with (almost total) loss of braking power, plus limp-home mode. Took it to my indy mechanic who has all MB computer stuff; lots of codes but nothing to definitively point to SBC control module failure. He's commuted with it for about a week and a half and no failures, no codes, nothing.
What is my best option:
1. Replace SBC for $1,800 and hope that was the problem.
2. Take to MB dealer to see if they can find something that my indy can't.
3. Consider it a fluke and do nothing.
4. Something else.
Wife drives the car on the highway a lot so taking a chance on another failure is not an option.
Got the Red STOP sign with (almost total) loss of braking power, plus limp-home mode. Took it to my indy mechanic who has all MB computer stuff; lots of codes but nothing to definitively point to SBC control module failure. He's commuted with it for about a week and a half and no failures, no codes, nothing.
What is my best option:
1. Replace SBC for $1,800 and hope that was the problem.
2. Take to MB dealer to see if they can find something that my indy can't.
3. Consider it a fluke and do nothing.
4. Something else.
Wife drives the car on the highway a lot so taking a chance on another failure is not an option.
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'99 CLK/05 E500 WAG
Recommend taking to your indie. However, if you search for SBC install there's a good write up a member did .....I wouldn't drive it, but pls be safe.
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