Bas, Ets, Esp
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Bas, Ets, Esp
All these lights went on today, i tried to switch the ESP on/off but the usual yellow warning triangle was not working, i switched off the car, switched it back on again, the lights went off, and tried pressing the ESP again and it worked and the yellow triangle worked..................any suggestions..........i have to do something quick, warranty runs out november 11!!!
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Hmm, did the brake wear warning come on too? My 2005 c230wz had this problem 2 weeks ago with all the brake-related warnings came on (Brake wear, ABS, ESP, speedo dead), and the dealer replaced the ESP module. I assume that is one expensive module. Mine was covered under warranty so I don't know the price of it. Drive more and let the warnings stay on even when you restart, that's the only way the dealer can check it.
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Do what Saturnsyl said. Take it is right away. The fault was most likely recorded in the computer. Could be something as simple as a failing brake light switch or more complex like a module.
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My BAS/ETS and ESP lights came on the other day.
When I re-started the engine they were off.
Have not come on since.
Anybody know if the module is Starmark-covered?????
Thanks
When I re-started the engine they were off.
Have not come on since.
Anybody know if the module is Starmark-covered?????
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Billiken
My BAS/ETS and ESP lights came on the other day.
When I re-started the engine they were off.
Have not come on since.
Anybody know if the module is Starmark-covered?????
Thanks
When I re-started the engine they were off.
Have not come on since.
Anybody know if the module is Starmark-covered?????
Thanks
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Originally Posted by sosh
Do what Saturnsyl said. Take it is right away. The fault was most likely recorded in the computer. Could be something as simple as a failing brake light switch or more complex like a module.
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ya, on my dad's '03 ML55, about 2 months ago, the BAS/ETS/ESP lights came on and he took it in and the dealer said when that happens it's usually do to a faulty brake switch or something like that, they replaced whatever it was and the BAS/ETS/ESP lights have not come on since then.....
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Took my car in today, exactly as described by members, faulty switch, replaced under warranty....................all good.
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I'm bringing this thread back to life because I have the same problem now.
Only thing is my problem has a twist.
My BAS, ESP, ETS lights come on when its really cold outside. It only started happening a few weeks ago when the temp outside was below 30 degrees. I usually let my truck idle for a few minutes (5-10) before I start to drive. When the engine is warmed up I turn the heater fan on to postion 2 or 3. as I get going all these lights come on and the fan blower shuts off. When I finally get the truck up to about 15 to 20 mph then the fan kicks back in. Also my radio shuts off too and then kicks back on once I get up to speed. When this happens at night my luights are very dim and once I get up to about 15 mph the lights kick up to full brightness.
Sounds to me like I might have a dying battery or alternator?
Anyone?
Only thing is my problem has a twist.
My BAS, ESP, ETS lights come on when its really cold outside. It only started happening a few weeks ago when the temp outside was below 30 degrees. I usually let my truck idle for a few minutes (5-10) before I start to drive. When the engine is warmed up I turn the heater fan on to postion 2 or 3. as I get going all these lights come on and the fan blower shuts off. When I finally get the truck up to about 15 to 20 mph then the fan kicks back in. Also my radio shuts off too and then kicks back on once I get up to speed. When this happens at night my luights are very dim and once I get up to about 15 mph the lights kick up to full brightness.
Sounds to me like I might have a dying battery or alternator?
Anyone?
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my guess is the battery is going, have you replaced it yet? 7 years with one battery is killer... But get the battery replaced before the ML doesnt start... ive been told of some horror stories where something on a tranny gets stuck when a battery dies and gets jumped...and then drivers unknowingly kill the tranny because of it
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Well my truck died on wednesday night. It was the alternator according to my dealership. Had to have it flatbedded out there.
I was told the alternator would run me $800, and thats a rebuilt one. My service rep said a new one would run about $1200!! Obviously I'm going with the rebuilt one!
Sucks but I have to get it!
Just out of curiosity....could I be killing my alternator with all the extra things I have on my truck? I have a 4 channel amp powering the speakers and a 2 channel amp for my sub (I only have 1 sub right now). I have fog lights and air horns also hooked up. I don't know much about how that stuff works.
I already replaced the battery in the ML about a year ago. I asked my service rep if I needed a new battery already...he was going to check into it. I was told by the guy that replaced my first battery that I should not hook up any more things to my battery...I was at the limit.
Oh well.......life goes on.
I still Love my ML.....even though its a money pit sometimes!!!
I was told the alternator would run me $800, and thats a rebuilt one. My service rep said a new one would run about $1200!! Obviously I'm going with the rebuilt one!
Sucks but I have to get it!
Just out of curiosity....could I be killing my alternator with all the extra things I have on my truck? I have a 4 channel amp powering the speakers and a 2 channel amp for my sub (I only have 1 sub right now). I have fog lights and air horns also hooked up. I don't know much about how that stuff works.
I already replaced the battery in the ML about a year ago. I asked my service rep if I needed a new battery already...he was going to check into it. I was told by the guy that replaced my first battery that I should not hook up any more things to my battery...I was at the limit.
Oh well.......life goes on.
I still Love my ML.....even though its a money pit sometimes!!!
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HA tell me about it... I dont know what you have for stereo equipment in that but check out my set up in the sound domain link in my sig. Its crazy that you already need an alternator...
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OK everyone...I really need help now!!!!
I shelled out the $800 for the rebuilt alternator last week. Now today after work all the lights came on again. It was very cold outside, but I let my truck warm up for almost 10 minutes before driving. I had the heater fan on setting 1 and when I turned my lights on the warning lights came on. As soon as I get driving and the truck gets up to around 20mph the BAS-ETS-ESP lights go off and my headlights come on in full force.
What is the deal here? I know it can't be the alternator already and the dealer said my battery was good!
trust me....I will be placing a very angry call with my service rep on monday morning.
I am steamed.
I shelled out the $800 for the rebuilt alternator last week. Now today after work all the lights came on again. It was very cold outside, but I let my truck warm up for almost 10 minutes before driving. I had the heater fan on setting 1 and when I turned my lights on the warning lights came on. As soon as I get driving and the truck gets up to around 20mph the BAS-ETS-ESP lights go off and my headlights come on in full force.
What is the deal here? I know it can't be the alternator already and the dealer said my battery was good!
trust me....I will be placing a very angry call with my service rep on monday morning.
I am steamed.
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Originally Posted by Stiggs
OK everyone...I really need help now!!!!
I shelled out the $800 for the rebuilt alternator last week. Now today after work all the lights came on again. It was very cold outside, but I let my truck warm up for almost 10 minutes before driving. I had the heater fan on setting 1 and when I turned my lights on the warning lights came on. As soon as I get driving and the truck gets up to around 20mph the BAS-ETS-ESP lights go off and my headlights come on in full force.
What is the deal here? I know it can't be the alternator already and the dealer said my battery was good!
trust me....I will be placing a very angry call with my service rep on monday morning.
I am steamed.
I shelled out the $800 for the rebuilt alternator last week. Now today after work all the lights came on again. It was very cold outside, but I let my truck warm up for almost 10 minutes before driving. I had the heater fan on setting 1 and when I turned my lights on the warning lights came on. As soon as I get driving and the truck gets up to around 20mph the BAS-ETS-ESP lights go off and my headlights come on in full force.
What is the deal here? I know it can't be the alternator already and the dealer said my battery was good!
trust me....I will be placing a very angry call with my service rep on monday morning.
I am steamed.
Just for grins, try revving the motor before driving off. Rev it to the level it would be at around 20 mph when the warning lights went off. See if that helps, it doesn't cost any $$$ to check it. Let us know if that helps.
Regards,
Jerry
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Originally Posted by gsfent
I won't even comment on $800 for rebuilt alt purchase and install.
Just for grins, try revving the motor before driving off. Rev it to the level it would be at around 20 mph when the warning lights went off. See if that helps, it doesn't cost any $$$ to check it. Let us know if that helps.
Regards,
Jerry
Just for grins, try revving the motor before driving off. Rev it to the level it would be at around 20 mph when the warning lights went off. See if that helps, it doesn't cost any $$$ to check it. Let us know if that helps.
Regards,
Jerry
I will try that reving thing today after work. The odd thing is that it didn't do it this morning and it was even colder. Only difference is I waited until I was driving over 20mph to put on the heater and the radio. Damn it was cold! 17 degrees!
But no warning lights.....I love this truck, but I am starti9ng to hate the alternator and battery! LOL
I'll post later today after I see what happens.
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truck was dead again? Hmm sounds like you have a fishy charging problem... Alternator is still my guess, unless your losing charge somewhere for some reason, how recent was the stereo installed?
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
truck was dead again? Hmm sounds like you have a fishy charging problem... Alternator is still my guess, unless your losing charge somewhere for some reason, how recent was the stereo installed?
My truck didn't die again....just the warning lights came on again.
I had the radio, amps and subwoofer for over two years now.
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well, this morning only the BAS light came on......but this time I didn't have the heater or radio on. I tried reving the engine RPMs high.....that did cause my dashboard light to get brighter, but the BAS light stayed on for the whole ride to work.
dealership is going to pick it up!
Sucks.
It has to do with the cold temp outside...I know it.
dealership is going to pick it up!
Sucks.
It has to do with the cold temp outside...I know it.
