Dash lights up with brake problem
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Dash lights up with brake problem
Hello,
I have 2002 ML-320. When the card is cold and you start it all brake indicators light up: ABS. ESP. Brakes etc.
Once the car warms up and you restart it. It is fine.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
The car is out of warranty.
Thanks.
I have 2002 ML-320. When the card is cold and you start it all brake indicators light up: ABS. ESP. Brakes etc.
Once the car warms up and you restart it. It is fine.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
The car is out of warranty.
Thanks.
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Not to be rude but this is a common problem and if you do a search it has been covered many times, you will be able to find the part number and someone has a DIY on the fix. Dont feel bad it gets asked so many times we should have a sticky for the topic....
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My car did the same thing that your car is doing and it was the brake switch. When I would first start it in the morning I would get the lights, then in the afternoon when I drove it again the lights would be out. Had the switch replaced under warranty and problem went away, if I remember right the part is less than $20.
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My car did the same thing that your car is doing and it was the brake switch. When I would first start it in the morning I would get the lights, then in the afternoon when I drove it again the lights would be out. Had the switch replaced under warranty and problem went away, if I remember right the part is less than $20.
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Ouch. That is probably the worst thing to go bad. Its not like a guessing game when they plug the computer in and it says the unit is not working so my guess is they are 100% right. Its up to you if you want to replace it or not but i dont think ESP or BAS work without it, you dont need either but they are safety features you might want especially for an SUV.
