What does ASR mean on my dashboard?
traction control
The ASR (a form of traction control) is switch-able but defaults to being on when the engine is started. The ASR light will stay on if it detects or thinks there is a fault with the system, i.e. a wheel, sensor, tyre etc.
What was the problem with the ASR on my 1992 500SL?
I started having a problem with the ASR system on a 1992 500SL. I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled.
What causes the ASR light to come on on a Mercedes 500SL?
Everything pointed to the Electronic Accelerator Actuator (that checked out okay as well). After discussing the past few months with the car, we established that my problem was moisture in the R25 sensor (throttle positioning sensor) causing the ASR light to come on and the engine to go into the LH mode.
What does ABS Bas ASR light on Mercedes mean?
What do ABS BAS ASR lights mean? If any of these lights turns on and stay ON once you start to drive the car it means there is a problem with one of the following systems or related sensors. Step 1: Ensure that the main battery on your Mercedes-Benz is holding a proper charge. Mercedes-Benz cars are very sensitive to low voltage.
What happens when the ASR light comes on?
I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled. I restarted the car and the ASR light was off and the car drove normally home.
I started having a problem with the ASR system on a 1992 500SL. I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled.
Everything pointed to the Electronic Accelerator Actuator (that checked out okay as well). After discussing the past few months with the car, we established that my problem was moisture in the R25 sensor (throttle positioning sensor) causing the ASR light to come on and the engine to go into the LH mode.
I was driving on the highway when the ASR sensor light came on and the car defaulted to a “limp home mode”: The engine output power was reduced and I was able to make almost home; after stopping at a red light the battery light came on and the car completely stalled. I restarted the car and the ASR light was off and the car drove normally home.