ESP Visit Workshop
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ESP Visit Workshop
Hey I just replaced my spring control arm. I get in my car to test drive and after a few minutes the “ESP Visit Workshop”. I tried the cruise control and it still worked and the steering didn’t get heavy. I’m not getting an ABS or BAS just ESP only. I drove around a bit more and stop the car and then started it again and the warning is gone. I started driving again and it came back on. I noticed after replacing my spring control arms the steering wheel was off by a lot. Do you think if I get alignment the esp will stop coming on? I was thinking the bad alignment is interfering with the steering angle sensor. I’m scheduled for alignment tomorrow btw.
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If you’re steering wheel was off by a lot, you did not reinstall the parts correctly, no alignment is going to fix that. The job needs to be taken apart and redone. Kmac sells rear adjustable, camber plates, but they are expensive.
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Yeah I should have. I’m going to have them check the rear out to find out what is wrong. I just hope it’s not the subframe. I really don’t know what the previous owner put it through and I don’t have an accident history.
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Facts are since the 90’s because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines Front Camber & Caster, along with Rear Camber has been deleted.
The often quoted reassuring “Will carry out a Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” - is now only basic “TOE” - directional adjustment. New Car Industry’s Best Kept Secret !
Owners not being able to resolve costly, premature edge wear - Result of high cambered roads with excess passengers side wear. Altered height through load carrying or lowering. Or simply no longer having the capability of ongoing adjustment for curb knock damage.
Owners in frustration thinking must be the brand of tires or need to change to another dealer or alignment shop !
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AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
The often quoted reassuring “Will carry out a Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” - is now only basic “TOE” - directional adjustment. New Car Industry’s Best Kept Secret !
Owners not being able to resolve costly, premature edge wear - Result of high cambered roads with excess passengers side wear. Altered height through load carrying or lowering. Or simply no longer having the capability of ongoing adjustment for curb knock damage.
Owners in frustration thinking must be the brand of tires or need to change to another dealer or alignment shop !
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AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
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ok I’m going to do that but I’m going to do the whole rear suspension and replace my upper control arms on my front. The only thing I’m going to have trouble with is the the torque strut in the back. I heard you have to drop the subframe like 7 inches to get the bolt out 🤦🏽♂️
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ok I’m going to do that but I’m going to do the whole rear suspension and replace my upper control arms on my front. The only thing I’m going to have trouble with is the the torque strut in the back. I heard you have to drop the subframe like 7 inches to get the bolt out 🤦🏽♂️
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no not really but I just been reading the w220 encyclopedia since it’s the only source i found the explain the rear suspension in detail. No one talks about the rear much on any forum. They said you must drop the subframe but who knows. When these parts come in I’m going to check it out. I built engines from a bare blocks. So I got the patience for this kind of project lol. I haven’t taken it to a dealership yet I feel I need to just replace everything since it’s 300000 miles now
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FYI:
I think you are better off to buy/find the MB Star Service Model 215/220 DVD Part No, P-270-220/215-07
It has everything used in the SDS/Xentry, and much quicker to use.
I purchased it from the MB dealer around 2012, and got good support and updates from MB Germany for quite a few years when needed.
Still use it quite often when needing to find things.
BTW: Doesn't like Windows 10, so I run it on an old computer.
I think you are better off to buy/find the MB Star Service Model 215/220 DVD Part No, P-270-220/215-07
It has everything used in the SDS/Xentry, and much quicker to use.
I purchased it from the MB dealer around 2012, and got good support and updates from MB Germany for quite a few years when needed.
Still use it quite often when needing to find things.
BTW: Doesn't like Windows 10, so I run it on an old computer.
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FYI:
I think you are better off to buy/find the MB Star Service Model 2154/220 DVD Part No, P-270-220/215-07
It has everything used in the SDS/Xentry, and much quicker to use.
I purchased it from the MB dealer around 2012, and got good support and updates from MB Germany for quite a few years when needed.
Still use it quite often when needing to find things.
BTW: Doesn't like Windows 10, so I run it on an old computer.
I think you are better off to buy/find the MB Star Service Model 2154/220 DVD Part No, P-270-220/215-07
It has everything used in the SDS/Xentry, and much quicker to use.
I purchased it from the MB dealer around 2012, and got good support and updates from MB Germany for quite a few years when needed.
Still use it quite often when needing to find things.
BTW: Doesn't like Windows 10, so I run it on an old computer.
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Don't think so, but you can make them call or call/email them yourself in Germany.
They are pretty supportive for these old cars; MB dealerships are NOT.
They are pretty supportive for these old cars; MB dealerships are NOT.
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I will try I hope they have a heart to do it. They might try to convince me to get a newer model or let them do the service for an enormous few 😅
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Today the MB dealerships are not anymore owned by MB, but other organizations, i.e. they sell and service only under the MB Brand name.
Try contacting MB in Germany; they speak almost any language.
Try contacting MB in Germany; they speak almost any language.
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BTW:
I have been asked before for a copy of this DVD and always refused.
When I contacted MB Germany with questions or advice on the DVD, they always asked me for a copy of my DVD purchase which I had to provide.
But they are still good on these old cars (worldwide)
I have been asked before for a copy of this DVD and always refused.
When I contacted MB Germany with questions or advice on the DVD, they always asked me for a copy of my DVD purchase which I had to provide.
But they are still good on these old cars (worldwide)
