2000 ML430 ABS, ESP, BAS and ETS lights HELLLP
11-20-2011, 01:01 AM
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2000 ML430 ABS, ESP, BAS and ETS lights HELLLP
I have a 2000 ML430 with 62k miles. A few weeks ago the ABS, ESP, BAS and ETS lights come on and the warning beep goes on randomly. I had the brake switch replaced under a recall. A day later same problem. I drive about 5-6 hours a day. For the first 4 hours nothing but the longer the car is driven in a day the more frequent it happens. After about 6 hours of driving it happens about once every 15 minutes. I have to pull over turn car on and off and it resets itself. Because of how it never happens for the first 4 hours my friend says he thinks its a battery or alternator. Please help do you have any other advice. How can I disable or disconnect the beeping sound till I can get it to the shop in a couple weeks.
12-15-2011, 01:49 AM
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my wife is having the same lights go off tonight on her 2002 ML320....BAS ESP, ETS, and ABS all light up.
did you resolve this issue yet?
did you resolve this issue yet?
12-15-2011, 05:45 AM
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These lights have long been a problem with the ML's. You will have normal brakes, but none of the fluff that goes with it.
Try synchronizing the system: with the engine running and the steering wheel centered, turn the steering wheel all the way to one side and then to the other. If that doesn't correct the condition, you will have to have the codes read to narrow down the problem. There are too many parts to account for.
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my abs light turns off when im driving at say 30mph,turn the engine off (whilst driving) then when i turn the engine on it all works apart from bas and esp.please help me !!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have the same issue with my 02 ml320, it started with a strange motor vibration even with key pulled from ignition the motor noise and vibration kept happening along with BAS/ESP ETS ABS lights on, also cant turn on/off ESP switch. I pulled the ABS relay and replugged it back in and motor noise stopped. now when i drive it the BAS/ESP ETS ABS Lights are all illuminated when start driving. Tried to recalibrate wheel sensers but not sure if possible or if doing right. Need help.. as winter driving in Alaska is challenging enough as is, any ideas?
01-09-2012, 02:46 PM
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I have the same issue with my 02 ml320, it started with a strange motor vibration even with key pulled from ignition the motor noise and vibration kept happening along with BAS/ESP ETS ABS lights on, also cant turn on/off ESP switch. I pulled the ABS relay and replugged it back in and motor noise stopped. now when i drive it the BAS/ESP ETS ABS Lights are all illuminated when start driving. Tried to recalibrate wheel sensers but not sure if possible or if doing right. Need help.. as winter driving in Alaska is challenging enough as is, any ideas?
You must change that relay; it is hanging up.
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I have a 2000 ML430 with 62k miles. A few weeks ago the ABS, ESP, BAS and ETS lights come on and the warning beep goes on randomly. I had the brake switch replaced under a recall. A day later same problem. I drive about 5-6 hours a day. For the first 4 hours nothing but the longer the car is driven in a day the more frequent it happens. After about 6 hours of driving it happens about once every 15 minutes. I have to pull over turn car on and off and it resets itself. Because of how it never happens for the first 4 hours my friend says he thinks its a battery or alternator. Please help do you have any other advice. How can I disable or disconnect the beeping sound till I can get it to the shop in a couple weeks.
08-16-2022, 09:40 AM
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FYI mine was a faulty relay that caused all my lights to come on, intermitantly at first, like hours apart... then reduced to an hour or so over a few weeks, then about 20 mins until they would persist instantly upon starting the car.
The fault was just one relay causing the whole system to malfunction.
The relay was 002 542 26 19, I found it by pulling the relays following info from here and youtube.
Google it and see where it is in the fuse box.
The fault was just one relay causing the whole system to malfunction.
The relay was 002 542 26 19, I found it by pulling the relays following info from here and youtube.
Google it and see where it is in the fuse box.
