ESP Fault 5908 - BAS Solenoid Valve
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ML350 '06, SLK55 '05, C280 '97
ESP Fault 5908 - BAS Solenoid Valve
hi im getting ESP fault on '06 ML350
code is 5908 which states Component of VC02 (BAS Solenoid Valve) or the lead has short circuit
im trying to identify what part that is and where it is located?
any help?
this came after bad starts with possibly bad battery... i replaced battery and cleared codes but this does not go away so maybe need to check part and wiring but need to figure out what that it is 1st
code is 5908 which states Component of VC02 (BAS Solenoid Valve) or the lead has short circuit
im trying to identify what part that is and where it is located?
any help?
this came after bad starts with possibly bad battery... i replaced battery and cleared codes but this does not go away so maybe need to check part and wiring but need to figure out what that it is 1st
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2010 ML550 VIN WDC1641722A564750, 2010 B180
hi im getting ESP fault on '06 ML350
code is 5908 which states Component of VC02 (BAS Solenoid Valve) or the lead has short circuit
im trying to identify what part that is and where it is located?
any help?
this came after bad starts with possibly bad battery... i replaced battery and cleared codes but this does not go away so maybe need to check part and wiring but need to figure out what that it is 1st
code is 5908 which states Component of VC02 (BAS Solenoid Valve) or the lead has short circuit
im trying to identify what part that is and where it is located?
any help?
this came after bad starts with possibly bad battery... i replaced battery and cleared codes but this does not go away so maybe need to check part and wiring but need to figure out what that it is 1st
I've attached the documents relevant to the BAS module. Hopefully they help you.
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in morning cold weather 5C outside new battery measures exactly 12.0V so should be good, and when engine started 13.5V at warmup cycle
will review docs to see whats VC02
will review docs to see whats VC02
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ok so valve is on reservuar and harness goes to passenger side i guess some where near air filter 
so hard to access
i will try to drive a bit and see if i can reset if not will need to meauere resutance on valve or see if i can do actuation on maxidas (some one stole my start diagnostic(((
so much trouble for old car lol
any way tnx for posting those docs they are helpful starting point
so hard to accessi will try to drive a bit and see if i can reset if not will need to meauere resutance on valve or see if i can do actuation on maxidas (some one stole my start diagnostic
(((so much trouble for old car lol
any way tnx for posting those docs they are helpful starting point
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so my battery gets drained to 0 in 24h now, given that code shows that there shortage on BAS solenoid valve i disconnected that connector and checked is there short to ground so far no suspicious finding BUT any chance u have access to connector pint out for connector
i wnat to make sure wiring is good, after that some how need to see if i can get my hands and remove valve seams very inconvenient location((
i wnat to make sure wiring is good, after that some how need to see if i can get my hands and remove valve seams very inconvenient location
((
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so my battery gets drained to 0 in 24h now, given that code shows that there shortage on BAS solenoid valve i disconnected that connector and checked is there short to ground so far no suspicious finding BUT any chance u have access to connector pint out for connector
i wnat to make sure wiring is good, after that some how need to see if i can get my hands and remove valve seams very inconvenient location((
i wnat to make sure wiring is good, after that some how need to see if i can get my hands and remove valve seams very inconvenient location
((Hi, have you fixed it? What was the solution? Thank you!
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yes fixed. apparently W164 had recall on break booster, and solenoid is part of booster so i took car to dealer and checked about recall. 2 days latter they called me said booster replaced and if i want to take care of other things like code on solenoid which i obviously said no 
they gave m car back and all good now (they had to clear out solenoid code as its part of booster but they wanted to scheme me a little)
if you car had already recall preformed, i guess you would need to replace it yourself. I found some cheap once on ebay
they gave m car back and all good now (they had to clear out solenoid code as its part of booster but they wanted to scheme me a little)
if you car had already recall preformed, i guess you would need to replace it yourself. I found some cheap once on ebay
