Brabus SL

Hi Guys,
I am new to MBWorld and I wanted to introduce myself, I have recently purchased a Brabus SL55 K8 (what a Car!!!!)
Its a 2003, Black Exterior, Black Brabus Leather Seats, Door Panels, Upper and Lower dash, Center Arm Rest, A/C Seats with V-Max Removal Unit.
I just wanted to share this with you MB SL Lovers.
I have had the Car for 4 Days now and have not slept through the nite since then.
Anyway let me get to my question.
I was sitting in the Brabus SL last night with the engine running and the user manual in hand trying to learn what all the buttons do when the "SRS" red indicator illuminated in the dash, I restarted the car and it came up again, I read the manual and it states to drive carefully and take it to a MB dealer!
does anyone have any ideas about what could cause this?
my other problem is that I cannot seem to find the information display the Tyre Pressure monitor, I follow the user manual but it does not show in the dash display options. the tyre pressure monitor was fitted to the car as I have the original purchase order and invoice showing the options that the previous owner had specified.
Any Help would be appreciated.

I look forward to any questions you guys may have about this "Beast of a Car"

Brabus K8

khaz3al

i have that too. lol hope sum1 answers so that i might benifit a little.. i love brabus,. enjoy ur car in good health man...
just wanted to ask how much ur putting to the tire?
and what engine mods do u have..?
tnx again

hussain

khaz3al

i thiink i found the answer to this, check the seat belts of both the seats..

Brabus SL

Hi, Hussain

it's Producing 550 HP/780Nm Brabus V-Max Removal Unit over 200MPH!!!
Thanks for your intrest

Brabus SL

Hi Hussain,

I Just went out to check both seat belts, pulled them right out and back again! the drivers side does not seem to have as much tension as the passinger side infact if I let it go it does not retract all the way back without some help to do so!

m_berman

TPM-

Does your command show the pic of the car with blank info for the tire pressure? If you have this display, TPM is part of your options.

1. If you see the display, but not air pressure reading, you may have the sensors in the wheel removed or that the sensor needs to be cleaned on the under side of the sending unit mounted to the wheel. Just wipe the white colored sensor clean with a dry cloth.
2. If not, it may have to be reprogrammed using Star diagnostic.

G_KATS

that light came on for me when i had 2 girls in the back and my buddy in the front sitting close to the dashboard ......I think it has something to do with the airbags. it senses more weight in the car and when the seats are pushed too close to the dashboard it notifys u rite away for safety. So try pushing ur seats all the way back . it worked for me and never came on again .

bob44

I too had a 2003 SL55 (bought used in 2005) and after a few weeks the SRS light came on. Like you, I was worried about what the Owner's Manual said. Try all the tricks mentioned above, but if nothing works, take it to the dealer. Mine was a defective sensor in the passenger seat, and fortunately, was fixed under warranty.

sprins

Two girls in the back of an SL? Those must have been some small chickadees

Brabus SL

Hi M_berman

My Comand does not display anything relating to the TPM.

I think I will have to take it to my MB dealer

Thanks so much for your reply,

Brabus SL

Hi G_KATS

I will try your suggestions tomorrow and let you know.

Thanks

G_KATS

try it ..... it worked for me . also the chicks were pretty small but i made them criscross there legs long ways.

batman styles

Brabus SL

Hi Guys

Went to my MB dealer today to sort out my "SRS" Light issue, they reset the "SRS" system on my car, they said it seemed to have been triggered by a possible faulty seatbelt!
I was told that if It happens again I will need to have the seatbelt replaced.
I also decided to have a "Multi Point Health Check" seing as I had only recently purchased the car and wanted to have some peace of mind.
after thr check the dealer said the there are several holes in one section of the Brabus exhaust, the rear breaks are 80% worn and one of the break discs are "warped" I have only had the car 4 days.
I was told by the car specialists that I purchased my Brabus SL55 K8 from that the vehicle was going to go through a complete check and any issue found would be sorted out prior to me collecting the car!
Car Dealers!!!!!!!

Cliff

coldhammer

I just had my 03 sl55 in for this same issue.

The srs light was being triggered by faulty seat belt adjuster sensor. This is a common issue and there is a Mercedes tech bulletin about it.

To fix it the seat has to be removed and the sensor harness has to have new connectors soldered on to it. The bulletin recommends doing both seats at the same time.

I opted to only do one. About 3 weeks later the second one went out and I had to take it back.

Its a rather costly procedure labor wise. I think 4-6 hours per seat.

Brabus SL

Hi Guys
Just to let you know that the SRS indicator comming on was caused by faulty seat sensors as you mentioned Coldhammer, I have had both seats done!
have also had the tyre pressure monitor issue sorted, it turned out to be a faulty TMP ECU which was replaced.
I had the work carried out at the MB Dealership.

Thanks Guys

carpal01

[QUOTE=Brabus SL;2972631]Hi Guys,
I am new to MBWorld and I wanted to introduce myself, I have recently purchased a Brabus SL55 K8 (what a Car!!!!)
Its a 2003, Black Exterior, Black Brabus Leather Seats, Door Panels, Upper and Lower dash, Center Arm Rest, A/C Seats with V-Max Removal Unit.
I just wanted to share this with you MB SL Lovers.
I have had the Car for 4 Days now and have not slept through the nite since then.
Anyway let me get to my question.
I was sitting in the Brabus SL last night with the engine running and the user manual in hand trying to learn what all the buttons do when the "SRS" red indicator illuminated in the dash, I restarted the car and it came up again, I read the manual and it states to drive carefully and take it to a MB dealer!
does anyone have any ideas about what could cause this?
my other problem is that I cannot seem to find the information display the Tyre Pressure monitor, I follow the user manual but it does not show in the dash display options. the tyre pressure monitor was fitted to the car as I have the original purchase order and invoice showing the options that the previous owner had specified.
Any Help would be appreciated.

I look forward to any questions you guys may have about this "Beast of a Car"

Brabus

try putting your seat belt on it may take 3 days to reset or a bad sensor for seatbelt go to the monitor find the temp or the oil check or service push the upand down button. have you driven the car withe esp button on it will light up on the dash that makes it go good but you will spin the tires have fun.1 last thing do not let any one change a battery without a small battery hooked up my freind did and lost the abs brakes and top mapping.

Brabus SL

[QUOTE=carpal01;3050852]Thanks for your advice