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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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Wink Mercedes S W221 Abs Problem

Today i start the car drive 5 km and abs light came
Steering is hard,parktronic not working bilnd spot ...
Fault code 5909 control unit n47-5 internal fault
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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 07:13 AM
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doesn't sound good

the steering going hard, will be as its impacted by the faulty speed information it receives via the ABS system (for the variable assistance)
not sure which n47-5 is if that's the ABS module then its could be a very standard ABS fault common to many manufacturers - oddly more rare on a Mercedes than most others

intriguingly two different units with different failure mode?

CL-Class ABS pump and module malfunction will cause fault codes to be stored for 5944 – ESP control unit internal fault, this will illuminate the ABS warning light and prevent the full operation of the emergency braking system.

CL-63 AMG this ABS from the Mercedes CL is a common failing component causing the abs light to illuminate when plugged in to diagnostics you may find fault code 5066 – Power Supply A7/3M1 High Pressure Return Pump, 5001 – Control Unit N30/4 (Electronic Stability Program Control Unit) Internal Fault or faults for wheel speed sensors or in some occasions you may find you are unable to communicate with the control unit.

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a very common issue is the brushes in the motor that provides brake pressure for the ESP get dirty and stick causing the motor to misbehave... some times a few light taps with a wooden block will temporarily help and make the light go out....

lots of fun on BMS with this very fault - on the BMW R1200GS you can pull it apart and swap to a ford fiesta brush pack that's far better made !!!
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according to one post..... N47-5 ESP Computer Module





https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...n47-5-fix.html
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It's problem in the PCB of the ESP control module, I have sent it to electronic shop for repair as well, they open a plastic cover of the ESP module do did something on the circuit print board and it's very quick fix,
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that's the post just above yours...

designed in failure mode !
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Originally Posted by ProBgd
Today i start the car drive 5 km and abs light came
Steering is hard,parktronic not working bilnd spot ...
Fault code 5909 control unit n47-5 internal fault

most likely your abs sensors are bad or you have a loose connection with the abs sensor in the front wheels.
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