When does the brake warning light illuminate?
Current 2008 320ML CDI. Previous 1998 E320, 2007 E320 Bluetec How is brake performance – normal? Have you exercised the ABS? Could it be a lazy pressure switch? Does the Brake warning light illuminate when applying the brake or just driving? Since you have checked (1), I suspect the problem is the ebrake switch.
What does the brake light mean on a Mercedes 240D?
I know on my 240D the brake light indicates either low fluid or that the parking brake is on, but on the E300 I’m pretty sure there are two different warning messages, one for the parking brake on and one for low fluid.
Why does my Mercedes have reduced braking power?
Your brakes have to have a safe working voltage, if the SBC unit sees a voltage drop it will throw this message up, it’s common with the 211,s and thats what your car is based on…. Click to expand… Malcolm, your technical English is killing me ‘Water in the CAN B with those faults’. Please can you break it down for me? Am just learning.
Why does my brake light come on when I use parking brake?
Since you have checked (1), I suspect the problem is the ebrake switch. It has come loose in my SL, giving the brake light warning light. The fact that it is related to using the parking brake also is a clue that the switch is either loose or not functioning like it should and the system thinks the e brake is still on.
What are the warning lights on a Mercedes Benz?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
What causes a Mercedes Benz brake to fail?
There are three common types of failures that happen with the Drive-by-Wire brakes on the Mercedes Benz. Operating time of Component of A7/3 is exceeded. Complete failure of the SBC/Electro-Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Pump In a few cases a defective brake switch could cause the same error message.
What is the SBC brake defective stop code?
SBC Brake Failure Error CODE C249F Fault – MB Medic Brake defective Stop Vehicle! SBC Brake Failure Error CODE C249F Fault If you have a Mercedes Benz with Sensotronic Brakes also known as brake by wire you may have been greeted with the “Brakes Defective Stop Vehicle” error message in your instrument cluster.
Can a defective brake switch cause an error message?
In a few cases a defective brake switch could cause the same error message. You can buy one on Amazon see here, for less than $20. The switch is located right above the brake pedal and can easily be replaced by anyone. We belive that Mercedes Benz set a cycle limit to the SBC Hydraulic pump based on their testing and research.