W210 AMG Discuss the W210 AMG's such as the E50, E55, and E60

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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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Hello, guys ! Just bought a 99 amg, Well the car had make 4 weeks on boat before reach my city,the esp abs bas Lights are on most of the time i start the car, i suspect to change the battery, Well others things when i push the gas pedal sometimes the car run like a beast immediately and sometimes look like i lost 150 hp lol, i notice also a strange shifting sometimes also.. Dont know what you guys think about that :/ Im lost (sorry for my english)
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Many things could cause this, "MAF/CPS/TPS/throttle body",

prefer to diagnose the car, codes will help to narrow the issue..!

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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 02:23 PM
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If battery in doubt, replace it. Key on, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock (full left, then full right) to reset the steering angle sensor. If power is lost, this sensor's left and right values are no longer in the computer memory; you must re-set the new left and right values in memory by turning the steering wheel.

Next, find a full diagnostic system and clear all stored and current codes; After that, drive car for a day or two, then re-scan for current codes. Fix those problems.

A standard OBD-2 code reader only reads the ECU, not the TCU or any other system in a '99 W210. You must use the 38-pin connector under the hood with a Xentry or Star diagnostic system.

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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 12:16 AM
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Thx for youre reply, i tried already Those reset things it work fine for a ride but restart after Those Lights still there... I notice also sometimes the shifting Is strange and the stearing wheel can Get very heavy sometimes also its not always... :/
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esp abs bas Lights, sounds like a brake light switch. My 2001 had same issue. About a $25 part at the dealer in about 20 minutes to replace it. Switch is found behind the brake pedal arm.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoTone-Gent
esp abs bas Lights, sounds like a brake light switch. My 2001 had same issue. About a $25 part at the dealer in about 20 minutes to replace it. Switch is found behind the brake pedal arm.
thx but this thing can cause some power lost sometimes ? And heavy stearing ? Also some strange shifting, Im not sure
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Low voltages play havoc with this car's computerized control systems. Verify electrical system functionality, connect a Xentry or Star diagnostic system, clear current and stored codes, drive a couple of days or until the car malfunctions, recheck for current (F) or stored (f) codes.
Loss of power can be associated with a bad Mass Airflow Sensor ($117 USD) but you will just be throwing money at the car until you connect a diagnostic system! Don't guess!
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The brake light switch is a cheap and easy fix. That is what cured my light tree. It is what triggers the brake lights. Mine started acting up one day, found articles here or in another site. Replaced and it hasn't come back.

Your power loss issues I would say are not related to those lights on the dash.

As stated, there are many sensors on these cars that can be a pain. For the past year, I get told to check washer fluid level every time I start the car. I also get P0455 error of a gross leak in fuel system if I fill the tank(no, not topping off) and drive for am hour. Sit idle and low fuel flashes and check engine. I power off, hook up my odb2 scanner, turn to on and erase the code. PIA....but car runs great and I never see or smell a leak. Way too many sensors. I am sure there is a fix but haven't found it yet.

Buy a good code reader, keep it in your car.
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Originally Posted by olivier753
thx but this thing can cause some power lost sometimes ? And heavy stearing ? Also some strange shifting, Im not sure
It only causes some lights to come on on the dash. Buy a spare because they go out. I only had my 2001 E55 for a year and a half and I replaced it 2-3 times during my ownership.
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Samething happened to my old 2000 E55, it's very common.
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News guys ! Thanks for Your help first, Well it Seems that my esp computer Is dead and also the MAF, 3000 euros for changing all parts They Say at the dealer aha, i purchased a bosh MAF already 150 euros but for the esp ecu Im totally lost ! All parts numbers are differents from one ecu to another, my MB Is from 1999 Anyone know the exact part number of that esp unit ??
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