Where is the parking brake light located on a Mercedes?
I dont know about your model but on earlier cars with pedal parking brakes the switch is mounted on the pedal assembly, it looks just like an interior light door switch and is pressed to “off” by the pedal being in the fully raised position. To see the assembly the panel above your left foot needs removal.
Why does the parking brake light keep going out?
I have a C180 and when I release the parking brake by pulling the lever, the actual pedal and parking brake release ok, but the red parking light on the dashboard stays on and emits a warning every time i drive, when i move the parking brake pedal backwards, the red light on the dash goes out. Had it in to a mechanic and he has no idea.
Where is the brake light stop switch located?
Locate brake light stop switch The brake light switch is located right above the brake pedal. To access it, remove the underside panel cover. Usually, the panel is held in place with 3 to 5 screws.
Can a defective brake light switch still work?
(Brake light switch can still be defective even if the brake lights work. Checking the brake light operation is not a good test.) ESP, BAS, ABS lights turn on. Car won’t shift properly. Stuck in gear. To change the brake light switch on your Mercedes-Benz you will need a star torx bit set. You can buy a set on Amazon for under $20.
I dont know about your model but on earlier cars with pedal parking brakes the switch is mounted on the pedal assembly, it looks just like an interior light door switch and is pressed to “off” by the pedal being in the fully raised position. To see the assembly the panel above your left foot needs removal.
I have a C180 and when I release the parking brake by pulling the lever, the actual pedal and parking brake release ok, but the red parking light on the dashboard stays on and emits a warning every time i drive, when i move the parking brake pedal backwards, the red light on the dash goes out. Had it in to a mechanic and he has no idea.
What happens when you release the parking brake?
Releasing the brake should turn off the light. Some vehicles will automatically release the parking brake when you shift out of park. RepairPal Tip: Depending on your vehicle, it may have one or more brake warning lights. Some have a separate parking brake warning light, while others may combine several brake-related functions into one light.
How long does it take to change parking brake light on CLK?
Doing this on a CLK is a pain as you have to keep going in and out of the back via the driver’s seat – should be a doddle in the C! All in, it’s less than 10-15 mins work.