sunil517

I did a 0 - 145 pull the other night.
Car was fine few days later when I back the car out I notice the light came on.
I turn off the ign and restart and all was good.
It is back on again.
Any ideas on a reset.
Could it be brake dust or anything silly....
Thanks.. Sunil

Cylinder Head

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Could be a bad sensor.

dannish23

i have the same problem, but idk what it could be

aghakauve

Prob your speed sensor. Can you you turn off ESP when you see this?

sunil517

The car also feel lazy and stiffer ride.
I was able to tune it off once I stop/start the motor.
Could is be brake sensor?

aghakauve

I think it's called the speed sensor. The car goes on another map something like a limp mode. That's prop why it feels sluggish. I have this same issue and I'm going to check it out once I get back in town.

Shifter

On the 07+ (non-SBC)its probably a fautly steering angle sensor, built into the Steering column module(SCM)

sunil517

I had new OEM pads installed. 145 to 0 stops a few times did produced some dust and its been about 3 weeks between cleaning. I decided to pull the wheels and wash everything,120 miles later no ESP light.
I am hoping it was just dust on a sensor.

Pushing_Tin

I floored it today to hit a gap in traffic and shortly after that I noticed the ESP was inoperative. I pulled over, turned the car off and restarted it and continued home without any issues, is this common?

infantry

Happened to my 07 E350 with like 35k miles or so. Fixed by dealer easily, speed sensor or something. Sold so can't comment past that.

Hasn't happened to my 07 E63 yet.

Pushing_Tin

Did it stay on all of the time, or was it intermittent?

infantry

It would turn on after backing out of the parking spot when I would turn the wheel all the way, I think it effected it, and that warning came on, esp inoperative.

I was confused, turned the car off, and on. nothing. Drove it like that to my quick destination off base when I was in San Diego.
On the way back after the car was off for at least an hour, it didn't light up. But the next morning backing out of my parking spot, it went off again, and i took it to the dealer then so that it would still be on, left it running to show the tech.

It was quite fun to be honest without ESP.

Pushing_Tin

Came on again this morning on my way to work, anybody know roughly how much it costs to be repaired, and why does the suspension stiffen up?

Pushing_Tin

So I called a few dealers today and they both said between $250-$500, does that sound right?

sack5000

agree probably a steering angle sensor, should not be a big job.

Pushing_Tin

Took it in today and that's what it is. **** happens but it is a little disappointing that a car with 39k miles on it needs this replaced already. BTW, I'll be in OKC in a few weeks!

sunil517

I saw that error and like I said I clean the pads thinking that was it. So far I am good but if I can swap the sensor out and its cheap I will because it might come back again.
Did yours ride really stiff when the light was on?

Pushing_Tin

Yes, it's awful.

timeToy

I needed to replace mine two weeks ago at 23.5k

sunil517

If I get the code again I will change it out. Post the PN they install hope its an update part since this is a common problem.

Pushing_Tin

Car goes in Monday afternoon, they said it would take about 1.5 hours. Just picked up an aftermarket warranty which will cover it, total bill with diagnostic time was $480.

Pushing_Tin

For anybody else with this issue, the part number is: 211 5450116

MSRP is $252 which but it can be had for about $195 online. Not sure if it's a DIY or not, but my car is back to normal. The sensor was a lot bigger than I imagined it would be and it looked brand new. I don't think this part is updated.

svtsnake99

Same Issue With My 08. I Know Pads are Getting Down There. I Did A 140 Stretch And Came To A Quick Slow Down, Then The Light Showed Up. Pads?Or Sensor?