ABS and more
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ABS and more
Hey everyone,
I've been dealing with an issue on my 2001 CLK 230 for a while now. ABS, ESP, and BAS warning lights are on, along with a message on the center display.
Mercedes quoted me close to the car's actual value to replace the ESP module — basically not worth it.
I took it to an auto electrician, but he didn't find much aside from a few bad solder joints. Unfortunately the warning messages are still there after his work.
Here's the thing — I honestly don't care about driving without those driver aids, but I'd really like to get rid of the warning messages. Does anyone know if there's a way to "spoof" the CAN bus so it stops displaying those faults?
Just to be clear, there's nothing shady going on here. This is my mother-in-law's car and she refuses to get rid of it — she's had it for over 20 years and it's sentimental to her. 😄
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, leads, or help you can offer!
I've been dealing with an issue on my 2001 CLK 230 for a while now. ABS, ESP, and BAS warning lights are on, along with a message on the center display.
Mercedes quoted me close to the car's actual value to replace the ESP module — basically not worth it.
I took it to an auto electrician, but he didn't find much aside from a few bad solder joints. Unfortunately the warning messages are still there after his work.
Here's the thing — I honestly don't care about driving without those driver aids, but I'd really like to get rid of the warning messages. Does anyone know if there's a way to "spoof" the CAN bus so it stops displaying those faults?
Just to be clear, there's nothing shady going on here. This is my mother-in-law's car and she refuses to get rid of it — she's had it for over 20 years and it's sentimental to her. 😄
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, leads, or help you can offer!
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From: "Commonwealth" of Pennsylvania
2025 GMC Canyon AT4, 1969 VW Beetle Sedan, 2000 CLK320 Cabriolet
My brother left behind a 2000 CLK 320 when he passed March 20, 2025. It was his project car and I have
been working on it to get it on the road, and it just passed PA inspection. All of those lights were on when I
took over care of the car. I learned that this happens if the battery dies or is replaced. There was a comment
online, possibly on this forum that worked for me. Start the car turn the steering wheel both ways lock to lock.
Upon shutoff and restart the lights were off, everything is working and passed inspection. Hope this helps.
been working on it to get it on the road, and it just passed PA inspection. All of those lights were on when I
took over care of the car. I learned that this happens if the battery dies or is replaced. There was a comment
online, possibly on this forum that worked for me. Start the car turn the steering wheel both ways lock to lock.
Upon shutoff and restart the lights were off, everything is working and passed inspection. Hope this helps.
