Help, Help!!!I have a 2001 C320 and when I drive it the sensor occasionally flashes"BAS" and something about "ABS". It then says visit"The workshop." Well since my wife is not working due to a newborn baby, I thought I would try to change the Brake Switch myself. I bought one at Walter's MB in Riverside for $25.00 and came home and thought I could change it easily. I pulled the plastic cover off under the steering wheel, butI can't find the crazy brake switch.Is this switch under the dash and do I have to remove anything else to get to it?? Any help is appreciated!!

 

Well, I finally found the brake switch and replaced it! What a mess laying upside down under the dash, but I guess it beats paying the dealer $175.00 to do it!

 

Alright mate, I need to do this on my Kompressor, what was it like can you give us a run down on where it is located.

Cheers mate

Matt.

 

Hi Matt,
The brake switch is just above the brake pedal and it is a bear to get to. There is a large block of sound deadening foam just below the steering wheel and above the brake pedal that you must remove to get to the switch. I had to lay completely upside down with feet up by the head rest to get to the switch. Do this replacement before you eat....I did mine after eating a huge meal and almost got sick. Unfortunately, replacing this brake switch did not solve my problem though!! I am still getting the ESP, BAS, ABS, Brake Lining Wear Visit Workshop error codes. Talk about frustrating! I will probably just take the car into the local Mercedes repair shop to have it looked at.

 

Cheers mate I hope you get it sorted, Lets hope mine is something simple.

Cheers

Matt