How do you replace the pedal on a Mercedes S500?
The pedal can now be replaced with the new unit, threading the thinner loom back in its correct position and then connecting both wiring connectors back onto their respective plugs. Feed in the pedal assembly, upper section first. Once located correctly, swing down the pedal to mate with the fixed mounting stud and replace the fixing.
How does the gas pedal work on a Mercedes?
Since 2000 Mercedes has been using drive by wire system. Which means you press the gas pedal but there is no cable connected directly to the throttle valve. Instead, there is a potentiometer that detects the position of the gas pedal.
How do you change the throttle on a Mercedes S500?
Feed in the pedal assembly, upper section first. Once located correctly, swing down the pedal to mate with the fixed mounting stud and replace the fixing. Job done, all you then need to do is replace your mats and test the vehicle.
Where is the kick down button on a Mercedes S500?
The pedal will now be free, retained only by two wiring/loom connectors. Disconnect the upper multiway plug to the position sensor model and remove the smaller two pin connector from the ‘kick-down’ switch from behind the pedal.
Since 2000 Mercedes has been using drive by wire system. Which means you press the gas pedal but there is no cable connected directly to the throttle valve. Instead, there is a potentiometer that detects the position of the gas pedal.
What to do if your Mercedes possition sensor is not working?
Don’t start the car. Press and hold the gas pedal for at least five seconds. Keep the pedal pressed. Turn ignition off but do not remove the key. Now release the gas pedal. Remove key. Wait a minute before you restart your Mercedes. This allows resetting the High and Low points of the gas pedal.
What happens when you press the gas pedal to the floor?
A common problem that you may notice is that the car drives fine under normal acceleration. If you press the gas pedal to the floor or try to accelerate quickly or floor it, the engine stops responding, RPMs drop and it may even go into limp mode.
How do you reset the throttle on a Mercedes?
First, try throttle reset procedure Turn the key to ON position. Position II that is. Press and hold the gas pedal for at least five seconds. Keep the pedal pressed. Turn ignition off but do not remove the key. Now release the gas pedal. Remove key. Wait a minute before you restart your Mercedes.