Can a W202 brake sensor be removed without warning?
If so, it uses a single-wire sensor and if it is removed, then you will get no warning. On newer models, the sensors use two wires and if removed, you will get a warning until they are replaced. Yes, it’s a W202.
Where are the brake sensors on a Mercedes Benz?
Can it be done with the car sitting in the driveway (not jacked up.) You will need to remove the wheel to get to the sensors, but once you’ve done that, you should see them sticking out of the back of the brake pad. They just slide right into place.
Why is my brake sensor not working properly?
When the sensor contacts the rotor, the wire will break and thus not complete the circuit, giving you the message. You have to replace the sensors. I have seen defective sensors, too. The wire should be fully encapsulated in the probe that is inserted into the pad, but sometimes, it protrudes from the plastic sheath.
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If so, it uses a single-wire sensor and if it is removed, then you will get no warning. On newer models, the sensors use two wires and if removed, you will get a warning until they are replaced. Yes, it’s a W202.
Can it be done with the car sitting in the driveway (not jacked up.) You will need to remove the wheel to get to the sensors, but once you’ve done that, you should see them sticking out of the back of the brake pad. They just slide right into place.
When the sensor contacts the rotor, the wire will break and thus not complete the circuit, giving you the message. You have to replace the sensors. I have seen defective sensors, too. The wire should be fully encapsulated in the probe that is inserted into the pad, but sometimes, it protrudes from the plastic sheath.
How to reset the Mercedes Benz ESP warning light?
Replacing the ABS sensor is easy, you can learn how to replace ABS sensor here. Note that once you will replace the ABS sensor and will still have the ESP warning light on. You will need to follow the procedures below to reset the light.
Are there front brake pads that need to be replaced?
Yes, the front pads have been replaced, along with the front rotors. I took the car to PrecisionTune and they did the work, using parts I bought. Sadly, I didn’t know about the sensors; otherwise I’d have bought them along with the other parts. The warning light is NOT on and PT said the sensors needed to be replaced.