Help ABS & ESC inoperative
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Get a Mercedes-specific scanner, such as the LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ, and read the codes. Can't really help you without knowing what failed.
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Have this same issue. Took the vehicle to dealer and till date no progress. This was more than a month ago. I now a have a diagnostic bill of $1000 and the say I have to buy a replacement control unit and total cost is $3000
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 7,847
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From: Maryland
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
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2010 E550, 273 Engine: 2012 S550, 278 Engine
Have it done by someone else that the dealer that gave you the quote.
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
I wouldn't dump $4000 for a one-time glitch.
You have to educate yourself to spot robberies.
These cars are sensitive to poor voltage. They have many computers built to generate cryptic troubles.
Rule No1: gotta have decent voltage at all time.
Use a battery tender to maintain both MAIN (+ AUX).
Disconnect all batteries when car is not in use for 3 weeks or more.
Recap:
dealer shop want you to pay $1000 diagnostic fee...
Ask to see the detailed report.
Question how many hours it took to troubleshoot... 30mn.
You have to educate yourself to spot robberies.
These cars are sensitive to poor voltage. They have many computers built to generate cryptic troubles.
Rule No1: gotta have decent voltage at all time.
Use a battery tender to maintain both MAIN (+ AUX).
Disconnect all batteries when car is not in use for 3 weeks or more.
Recap:
dealer shop want you to pay $1000 diagnostic fee...
Ask to see the detailed report.
Question how many hours it took to troubleshoot... 30mn.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Nov 19, 2024 at 05:36 PM.
