It's back: ABS/BAS/ESP
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It's back: ABS/BAS/ESP
It's back: ABS/BAS/ESP. This issue first appeared about six months ago. Back then, the remedy was to restart the vehicle, and turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right. This held until recently, when the three malfunctions reappeared, but on a more regular basis. Last week, after reading through the forums, I decided to replace my battery. It was over three years old, and when tested appeared to be holding a low charge. The vehicle now runs stronger, and my issue appeared to be remedies. Today, it came back: ABS/BAS/ESP. My best guess would be to replace the voltage regulator and/ or the alternator; or the brake lamp switch. I have noticed that this issue appears on long drives, or hard drives where I apply the brakes more often. I am obviously beginning with the cheap do-it-yourself remedies, but I am getting frustrated in the mean time. Can someone please shed some light on this issue or their remedy to this issue. Or is this a common malfunction that is a innate malfunction in itself. 
Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.
Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.
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It's back: ABS/BAS/ESP. This issue first appeared about six months ago. Back then, the remedy was to restart the vehicle, and turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right. This held until recently, when the three malfunctions reappeared, but on a more regular basis. Last week, after reading through the forums, I decided to replace my battery. It was over three years old, and when tested appeared to be holding a low charge. The vehicle now runs stronger, and my issue appeared to be remedies. Today, it came back: ABS/BAS/ESP. My best guess would be to replace the voltage regulator and/ or the alternator; or the brake lamp switch. I have noticed that this issue appears on long drives, or hard drives where I apply the brakes more often. I am obviously beginning with the cheap do-it-yourself remedies, but I am getting frustrated in the mean time. Can someone please shed some light on this issue or their remedy to this issue. Or is this a common malfunction that is a innate malfunction in itself. Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.
Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.I bet it's your brake switch. My came on while a few week ago while i was braking hard up and down the hills of down town Seattle. When i restart the car it went away. I replaced the brake switch anyway and it hasn't come back since.
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+1. I did the same thing and have not have a problem since.
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ABS/BAS/ESP ON MY 2000 E55
ABS/BAS/ESP ON MY 2000 E55 W/ 104K MILES, POPPED UP.. IT HAPPENED BEFORE BUT, WAS ABLE TO GET RID OF IT , BUT NOW. ITS WORSE. NOW ONCE IT POPS..THE CAR DRIVES DIFFERENT, IT DOES NOT SHIFT, THE MILEAGE STOPS, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. .. WHATS THE CAUSE?.. HOW CAN I FIX THIS. I'VE BEEN READING THREADS HERE, BUT SOME DONT WORK.. WHERE IS THE BRAKE SWITCH LOCATED AT?.. THATS ANOTHER OPTION I WOULD LIKE TO TRY, I COULD EITHER TRY CLEANING IT, OR REPLACING IT. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
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ABS/BAS/ESP ON MY 2000 E55 W/ 104K MILES, POPPED UP.. IT HAPPENED BEFORE BUT, WAS ABLE TO GET RID OF IT , BUT NOW. ITS WORSE. NOW ONCE IT POPS..THE CAR DRIVES DIFFERENT, IT DOES NOT SHIFT, THE MILEAGE STOPS, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. .. WHATS THE CAUSE?.. HOW CAN I FIX THIS. I'VE BEEN READING THREADS HERE, BUT SOME DONT WORK.. WHERE IS THE BRAKE SWITCH LOCATED AT?.. THATS ANOTHER OPTION I WOULD LIKE TO TRY, I COULD EITHER TRY CLEANING IT, OR REPLACING IT. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
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It's back: ABS/BAS/ESP. This issue first appeared about six months ago. Back then, the remedy was to restart the vehicle, and turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right. This held until recently, when the three malfunctions reappeared, but on a more regular basis. Last week, after reading through the forums, I decided to replace my battery. It was over three years old, and when tested appeared to be holding a low charge. The vehicle now runs stronger, and my issue appeared to be remedies. Today, it came back: ABS/BAS/ESP. My best guess would be to replace the voltage regulator and/ or the alternator; or the brake lamp switch. I have noticed that this issue appears on long drives, or hard drives where I apply the brakes more often. I am obviously beginning with the cheap do-it-yourself remedies, but I am getting frustrated in the mean time. Can someone please shed some light on this issue or their remedy to this issue. Or is this a common malfunction that is a innate malfunction in itself. Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.
Almost forgot; my 00 E55 has only 63K on the clock.
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I repair industrial electronics for a living and with my experience with that I'll tell you that you may solve the problem for a while by replacing a switch, but if it's a wiring issue which mine was, replacing a switch everytime it happens will only bring you closer to more severe problems down the road (fire, wreck, etc.).
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I repair industrial electronics for a living and with my experience with that I'll tell you that you may solve the problem for a while by replacing a switch, but if it's a wiring issue which mine was, replacing a switch everytime it happens will only bring you closer to more severe problems down the road (fire, wreck, etc.).
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In that case not much to worry about.
HOW DO I DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO RESET MY ECU?ISN'T UNDER A SEAT OR SOMETHING?
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The battery is located under the rear seat passenger side. There is a release clip on both corners of the rear seat. Release, and remove seat. Disconnect the battery. Wait at least 20 minutes (some folks prefer overnight), then reconnect the battery. WARNING:
Have your Radio Code on the hand, and be prepared to reset your windows, seats, and sunroof.
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It was the switch. The original OEM has a design flaw; the replacement OEM addressed the flaw. The battery is located under the rear seat passenger side. There is a release clip on both corners of the rear seat. Release, and remove seat. Disconnect the battery. Wait at least 20 minutes (some folks prefer overnight), then reconnect the battery. WARNING: Have your Radio Code on the hand, and be prepared to reset your windows, seats, and sunroof.
The battery is located under the rear seat passenger side. There is a release clip on both corners of the rear seat. Release, and remove seat. Disconnect the battery. Wait at least 20 minutes (some folks prefer overnight), then reconnect the battery. WARNING: Have your Radio Code on the hand, and be prepared to reset your windows, seats, and sunroof.
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