C Class problem

jonnyboy · 09-02-2009, 02:02 PM

Hi all.

Have a c220cdi 2000 that I sold cheaply to a staff member - you may remember I was having gear problems with it which turned out to be the slector lever module @ £300 (ouch).

He took the car on Friday, this morning on way to work started getting warning lights and down on power. I've had a drive - it was ok for two miles then I got ABS and BAS lights on, and the car stuck in gear (limp-home mode?). Interestingly, the as the warning lights came on the speedo went off. Am wondering could it be a sensor of some sort, maybe down to lack of use/crap weather?

Does this ring a bell with anyone? Cheers

jonnyboy · 10-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Anyone?

nigel cross · 10-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Brake/stop lamp switch,
looking back on old querries

verytalldave · 10-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Sounds somewhat similar.............
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w901...limp-mode.html

MattCox · 10-02-2009, 08:40 PM

Recently had to change the break light switch on my C180. Was playing havoc with my BAS, ABS and cruse control. Changed the switch and all was grand again. Its very handy to fit and cheap as chips to buy.

Matt

jonnyboy · 13-02-2009, 02:48 PM

Brake light switch fitted, not that. Codes indicate f/o/s speed sensor, faults cleared. Took out, got 20 yards and warning back on so will strip out sensor. In the meantime, would a low-pressure tyre cause this fault? just wondering as the tyre does look a touch low....

BlackC55 · 13-02-2009, 02:57 PM

No, It will be the wheel speed snesor.

jaymanek · 13-02-2009, 02:58 PM

they do clean up sometimes though, they attract a lot of metal filings... worth a try..

jonnyboy · 13-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Talk about this going from bad to worse.

Just tried to whip the wheel off to see if its a Teves or Bosch one (Greenoaks couldnt tell me) and snapped one wheel bolt in the hub, and the locking nut key socket has also snapped in situ. Friday the damned 13th alright, plus it seems the Norovirus has returned

jaymanek · 13-02-2009, 04:47 PM

blimey, how tight were they done up... MB locking nuts arent very good... keys are always slipping/breaking... helps just to nip them up, dont torque them all the way..

Best ive found are the RAD ones that murray systems/alloywheelsdirect.net sell..

kth286 · 13-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyboy

Talk about this going from bad to worse.

Just tried to whip the wheel off to see if its a Teves or Bosch one (Greenoaks couldnt tell me) and snapped one wheel bolt in the hub, and the locking nut key socket has also snapped in situ. Friday the damned 13th alright, plus it seems the Norovirus has returned

Did you not give them the full VIN ??????????? It would have saved a lot of hassle.

jonnyboy · 14-02-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kth286

Did you not give them the full VIN ??????????? It would have saved a lot of hassle.

Of course i gave them the full VIN !!!! first phone call the lad said it coul be either sensor, 2nd phone call to different person confirmed the later supercession to a single part number.......

09-02-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
jonnyboy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: 2000 s430lwb, 1991 sl300-24 project, breaker 1972 250ce w114, plus vans and rideons and stuff lol Posts: 746	C Class problem Hi all. Have a c220cdi 2000 that I sold cheaply to a staff member - you may remember I was having gear problems with it which turned out to be the slector lever module @ £300 (ouch). He took the car on Friday, this morning on way to work started getting warning lights and down on power. I've had a drive - it was ok for two miles then I got ABS and BAS lights on, and the car stuck in gear (limp-home mode?). Interestingly, the as the warning lights came on the speedo went off. Am wondering could it be a sensor of some sort, maybe down to lack of use/crap weather? Does this ring a bell with anyone? Cheers __________________ John - Sunny Camberley w220 s430 lwb 44k miles r129 300sl-24 138k miles plus a van and a tipper, and a sh*gged navara, various ride-ons and small machinery and far far far too many previous mb's to list

10-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#2
jonnyboy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: 2000 s430lwb, 1991 sl300-24 project, breaker 1972 250ce w114, plus vans and rideons and stuff lol Posts: 746	Anyone? __________________ John - Sunny Camberley w220 s430 lwb 44k miles r129 300sl-24 138k miles plus a van and a tipper, and a sh*gged navara, various ride-ons and small machinery and far far far too many previous mb's to list

10-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#5
MattCox Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over there Car: C180 Coupé Sport Posts: 60	Recently had to change the break light switch on my C180. Was playing havoc with my BAS, ABS and cruse control. Changed the switch and all was grand again. Its very handy to fit and cheap as chips to buy. Matt __________________ "Light travels faster than sound... which is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak" I went to the cash machine this morning. It said "insufficient funds". I thought, me, or the bank??

13-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
jonnyboy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: 2000 s430lwb, 1991 sl300-24 project, breaker 1972 250ce w114, plus vans and rideons and stuff lol Posts: 746	Brake light switch fitted, not that. Codes indicate f/o/s speed sensor, faults cleared. Took out, got 20 yards and warning back on so will strip out sensor. In the meantime, would a low-pressure tyre cause this fault? just wondering as the tyre does look a touch low.... __________________ John - Sunny Camberley w220 s430 lwb 44k miles r129 300sl-24 138k miles plus a van and a tipper, and a sh*gged navara, various ride-ons and small machinery and far far far too many previous mb's to list

13-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
BlackC55 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire Car: E280 on 19's. Smart ForTwo. Mk1 Golf cab. Mk1 Caddy fully restored. Land Rover Defender 7.5T truck.. Posts: 7,130	No, It will be the wheel speed snesor. __________________ Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

10-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
nigel cross Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey Car: w203 200 Komp Posts: 1,108	Brake/stop lamp switch, looking back on old querries

10-02-2009, 02:29 PM	#4
verytalldave Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bromley, Kent Car: W203 C200K Cubanite Posts: 3,210	Sounds somewhat similar............. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w901...limp-mode.html

13-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
jaymanek Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: 560 SEC AMG Widebody, 560 SEC AMG, W124 500E, W123 280CE, W123 200, R107-500SL Posts: 9,202	they do clean up sometimes though, they attract a lot of metal filings... worth a try.. __________________ Mercland is listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available. 1980 123-200 in Sahara Yellow 1985 123-280CE in Champagne 1988 500SL in Met Light Blue Now with Leather 1988 560SEC AMG in Midnight Blue 1989 560SEC AMG Widebody 1993 E500 Brabus in Silver with lots of toys! 1 of 29 UK Supplied Cars Gallery Link

13-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#9
jonnyboy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: 2000 s430lwb, 1991 sl300-24 project, breaker 1972 250ce w114, plus vans and rideons and stuff lol Posts: 746	Talk about this going from bad to worse. Just tried to whip the wheel off to see if its a Teves or Bosch one (Greenoaks couldnt tell me) and snapped one wheel bolt in the hub, and the locking nut key socket has also snapped in situ. Friday the damned 13th alright, plus it seems the Norovirus has returned __________________ John - Sunny Camberley w220 s430 lwb 44k miles r129 300sl-24 138k miles plus a van and a tipper, and a sh*gged navara, various ride-ons and small machinery and far far far too many previous mb's to list

13-02-2009, 04:47 PM	#10
jaymanek Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: 560 SEC AMG Widebody, 560 SEC AMG, W124 500E, W123 280CE, W123 200, R107-500SL Posts: 9,202	blimey, how tight were they done up... MB locking nuts arent very good... keys are always slipping/breaking... helps just to nip them up, dont torque them all the way.. Best ive found are the RAD ones that murray systems/alloywheelsdirect.net sell.. __________________ Mercland is listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available. 1980 123-200 in Sahara Yellow 1985 123-280CE in Champagne 1988 500SL in Met Light Blue Now with Leather 1988 560SEC AMG in Midnight Blue 1989 560SEC AMG Widebody 1993 E500 Brabus in Silver with lots of toys! 1 of 29 UK Supplied Cars Gallery Link

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