Where are the electronic controls on a Mercedes Benz?
Mercedes Benz has located the electronic control units and related wire harness under each of the front two seats. Something as simple as a water bottle rolling under a seat can damage the harness and/or seat motor controls. Take steps to keep the floor of your Mercedes Benz clean of foreign objects that might damage the underside of the seat.
What does the ABS warning light on a Mercedes mean?
If the ABS warning light is also illuminated this signals that the braking system has malfunctioned and your brakes may not work properly. In this case the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) warning light may also be illuminated. Can I still drive with my parking brake and brake fluid light on?
What kind of electrical issues do Mercedes Benz have?
This includes any break in the electrical or optical networks within your Mercedes Benz. Today’s adaptive headlight assemblies are comprised of electronic motors, servos, and electronic amplifiers that go well beyond just the light bulb. As with any complex electro-mechanical component, these can be costly to diagnose, repair and/or replace.
How does tire pressure monitor work on Mercedes Benz?
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) monitors your Mercedes-Benz tire pressure of all four tires and will warn you if any of the tires has low pressure. Often referred to as TPMS, it has sensors that are installed at all the four tires and readings from each tire are transmitted to the TPMS control unit.
Is there a problem with the Mercedes possition sensor?
Mercedes-Benz throttle body or throttle position sensor found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class may fail causing idle issues, no idle or poor acceleration. Symptoms of defective Mercedes throttle body or throttle position sensor include: A common problem that you may notice is that the car drives fine under normal acceleration.
What is the electronic turbo actuator on a Mercedes CLS?
The electronic turbo actuator (wastegate) is controlled by the engine ECU and has a rod connecting to the turbo vanes which is designed to regulate the flow of boost pressure from the turbocharger. Below we’ve put together a short list of part numbers for the electronic turbo actuator:
What does the fault code on a Mercedes mean?
Mercedes Fault Code: P261F71 1 Check Engine Light 2 Little to no acceleration 3 Coolant leak 4 Brake Pedal Pressure 5 Engine overheating More
When to replace the throttle possition sensor on a Mercedes Benz?
If you determine the throttle position sensor has failed on your Mercedes-Benz you will need to address this problem right away. In most cases, you will get code P0120 or P012x. Your options are to replace it with a new throttle position sensor.
Mercedes Benz has located the electronic control units and related wire harness under each of the front two seats. Something as simple as a water bottle rolling under a seat can damage the harness and/or seat motor controls. Take steps to keep the floor of your Mercedes Benz clean of foreign objects that might damage the underside of the seat.
What kind of system does Mercedes Benz have?
The Mercedes Benz navigation and entertainment system in current model Mercedes Benz’s has gone through several iterations and designs. These systems have been an area where we at German Auto Center have seen a host of recurring issues. On most models, the navigation (optional) and radio head unit have been prone to failure.
This includes any break in the electrical or optical networks within your Mercedes Benz. Today’s adaptive headlight assemblies are comprised of electronic motors, servos, and electronic amplifiers that go well beyond just the light bulb. As with any complex electro-mechanical component, these can be costly to diagnose, repair and/or replace.
How are Mercedes Benz parts made to work?
They’re engineered specifically to function with their fellow parts and systems, and they’re constructed from the finest materials available. They’re also subjected to rigorous testing, which means each part comes fully certified. In the end, you can be sure that your vehicle will perform up to its potential, mile after mile.