What is a speed sensor on a Mercedes-Benz?
Your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter’s wheel speed sensor, also known as the ABS sensor, is the electrical connection between your wheels and braking system. A sensor passes axle speed data back to your braking system. Hard terrain and road chips can fracture and rough up the sensor over time.
How much is a speed sensor for a Mercedes-Benz?
Mercedes-Benz C300 Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz C300 wheel speed sensor replacement is between $183 and $204. Labor costs are estimated between $82 and $104 while parts are priced at $100.
What happens if you change the ABS sensor on a Mercedes?
This repair guide will help you change the Mercedes wheel ABS speed sensor on models such as E, C, S, SL, CLS, ML, R, GL models. If the wheel speed sensor fails on your Mercedes-Benz, you will get an ABS warning light on the dashboard, plus your vehicle will go into LIMP mode, and the transmission may no longer shift properly.
What is the speed sensor code on my ml 350?
I scanned when I got home and got a P0721 Generic Pending Output Speed Sensor Circuit range/performance code. It’s a 2009 ML 350 w/66k miles and I do have a basic warranty sill active, but it covers the major power-train and engine parts.
Is there a problem with the speed sensor?
This is usually a problem with a speed sensor on the transmission conductor plate. Unfortunately, if this is the problem, the conductor plate replacement is pretty much a dealer-only job because it contains the TCU which requires SCN coding (i.e. encrypting the VIN into it). Did you ever find a solution?
Why is the wheel speed sensor on my sprinter not working?
On occasion, your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter’s wheel speed sensor may suffer from heavy wear and tear, in part due to its placement near your vehicle’s wheel hub. Hard terrain and road chips can fracture and rough up the sensor over time. Too much damage and your brakes may no longer respond favorably to foot pressure.