Hi

My E240 2001 BAS/ESP & ABS came on yesterday whilst I was driving. The 2 indicator came on at the same time. But each time I turn off the engine & restart the 2 fault indicators dont come on till I depress the brake pedal.

Checking my service record, on 15/07/05, the Front Brake Pad, Brake Disc and Brake Fluid had been replaced.

Can some pls help diagnose this fault? Prviously I had these kind of fault indicator lights up when I unplug & plug back the battery under the back passenger seats.


Kind Regards,

 

Keep your fingers crossed and pray for the easy fix. Our 2002 wagon did this last Fall.

Start the car, turn the steering wheel full left, then full right. Hope light turns off

Let us know.

 

This is an inexpensive fix. You need to replace the Stop Light Switch.

 

This is a very simple and inexpensive problem to fix, it is you brake light switch. The switch is located under the dashboard, above the brake pedal. The switch should cost less than $20.

 

Thanks.

I have open the cover beneath the steering column. I have remove the Brake light switch adjoining the Brake pedal.

Now I am quoted by MB dealer AU$51, which is dearer than US$20. I will look for spare parts dealer with more reasonable price $$ on www


Kind Regards

 

I had just removed the Brake Light Switch & decided to test it by puting it back again. Guess what, the 2 Faulty Indicator is no more. Is it possible the swicth is working again?

I drove for half hour in light traffic, made a number of turns left & right, even reverse. The fault signal is no more.

But I will keep the cover beneath dash open for another 2 weeks & hopefully its 100% confirm that the fault is fixed.

Kind Regards