Mines have the exact same dashboard error messages right now, BAS/ESP ETS, and wouldn’t allow me to accelerate when driving, is that the same problem?
Thankyou for this!! I just fixed mine, this is the second time in about 6 months my husband did it the first time but hes out of town.I think i know what is causing it.I just started going to pick up my grandson from his new house about 6 months ago and its all dirt potholed roads out there. I think when i break and hit those its jamming that thing all the way inI took the old one out and pulled the thing back out put it in and it worked.I still changed it but wanted to check dont buy one ck fst
i have a Mercedes ml320 2000 the break light is stuck on what can i do to take it of so that it can work normal thanks i watch ur video is very interesting
Fixed it; the little white nub was stuck pushed in, now everything’s back to normal. It has been bitterly cold up here in Wisconsin, so maybe that had something to do with it.
My ml wouldn’t shift out of park the other day, thank god for that little tab by the shifter. Just ordered my new switch so hopefully it’ll solve the problem. Quite annoying considering I just had the switch replace less than 2 months ago.
Thanks again. Do you know if the brakelight switch effects the shifting of the car? A couple of times recently before I changed the switch, my car would shift into neutrel while excelerating. I would have to turn the car off and restart it to get it to shift properly. It happened twice. I hope this has fixed that problem.? I guess I’ll find out??
Great video and took about 20 minutes. My car is a 2003 clk430. a bit different but basically the same steps. Great video. Corrected my eps, bas, and abs light from comming on. Great tips. Never would have figured to hold clip and turn clockwise, so easy. Dealer wanted an hour of labor @ $170.00 plus part at $30. I bought the part for $30 and saved 170. Great, Thanks……. The hardest part is just positioning yourself under the dash.
This happened to my 01′ ML320 3 times now. After 5 years, gear wouldn’t release, flatbedded to Dealer. 6 months ago cost me $60 with parts and labor, but was able to drive. Yesterday BAS/ESP and ETS lights came on, no brake lights, but would shift. Got 2 switches from MB only junkyard for $10. Installed in under 30min. Tip- take off the middle brake light and aim it forwards so you can see the lights. Removed positive terminal for 10min. ETS light was now out, drive for 200M and BAS turns off.
Thanks – ETS light only was on, then my front brakes started to lock up. I followed you’re good directions, and it seems to have fixed the problem. ETS light went off,
no more brakes seizures.
regards to your gear: gear will get stuck if the switch isn’t connected(safety hazard). This also confirmed that the brake light switch did not need to be replaced. There’s no way you can put your car in reverse with a broken brake switch.
I have a 2000 E320. I had the same issue BAS/ESP light came on immediately when i turned on the car and stepped on my brakes. Fuses were good and so were the brake light bulbs. I went underneath and tweaked the position of the brake light switch(pulled it out, placed it back in, gave it a firm press) Focus on that white knob at the tip of the switch(press it over and over) not sure how or what exactly fixed the issue but that’s exactly what i did and my brake lights all work fine. good luck
Questions: Did your gear get stuck in Parking as well? I too have the BAS/ESP light on also the break light will Not go on when I push down the break.
It took me like 15 mins to this job! A guy quoted me $150.00 to do this job. The part was less then $30.00 buck from the dealer. Good thing I came here and saw this video. Saved me 120.00!!!!!
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Thank You very much for sharing. I was able to fixed it with no problem.
Thank you Sir!
My 1999underdash panel is different looks like every edge is snappped in place having trouble getting ir off any suggestions?
Mines have the exact same dashboard error messages right now, BAS/ESP ETS, and wouldn’t allow me to accelerate when driving, is that the same problem?
good video, very practical
Awesome, glad it worked out.
just rip the dash out and put it in. it worked. thx
Thankyou for this!! I just fixed mine, this is the second time in about 6 months my husband did it the first time but hes out of town.I think i know what is causing it.I just started going to pick up my grandson from his new house about 6 months ago and its all dirt potholed roads out there. I think when i break and hit those its jamming that thing all the way inI took the old one out and pulled the thing back out put it in and it worked.I still changed it but wanted to check dont buy one ck fst
Hello, What “little tab by the shifter” are you referring to? I have the same problem.
i have a Mercedes ml320 2000 the break light is stuck on what can i do to take it of so that it can work normal thanks i watch ur video is very interesting
fantastic, good work.
you fucking guy you
Fixed it; the little white nub was stuck pushed in, now everything’s back to normal. It has been bitterly cold up here in Wisconsin, so maybe that had something to do with it.
My ml wouldn’t shift out of park the other day, thank god for that little tab by the shifter. Just ordered my new switch so hopefully it’ll solve the problem. Quite annoying considering I just had the switch replace less than 2 months ago.
That is a common cheap problem
Thanks again. Do you know if the brakelight switch effects the shifting of the car? A couple of times recently before I changed the switch, my car would shift into neutrel while excelerating. I would have to turn the car off and restart it to get it to shift properly. It happened twice. I hope this has fixed that problem.? I guess I’ll find out??
Awesome dude. Glad to have saved you that $170.
Great video and took about 20 minutes. My car is a 2003 clk430. a bit different but basically the same steps. Great video. Corrected my eps, bas, and abs light from comming on. Great tips. Never would have figured to hold clip and turn clockwise, so easy. Dealer wanted an hour of labor @ $170.00 plus part at $30. I bought the part for $30 and saved 170. Great, Thanks……. The hardest part is just positioning yourself under the dash.
This happened to my 01′ ML320 3 times now. After 5 years, gear wouldn’t release, flatbedded to Dealer. 6 months ago cost me $60 with parts and labor, but was able to drive. Yesterday BAS/ESP and ETS lights came on, no brake lights, but would shift. Got 2 switches from MB only junkyard for $10. Installed in under 30min. Tip- take off the middle brake light and aim it forwards so you can see the lights. Removed positive terminal for 10min. ETS light was now out, drive for 200M and BAS turns off.
Thanks – ETS light only was on, then my front brakes started to lock up. I followed you’re good directions, and it seems to have fixed the problem. ETS light went off,
no more brakes seizures.
Awesome video.Just did this today.Bought the part for $30.00 and time to do it was 10 mins.
Thanks again for the walk through and help.
Thumbs up
Thanks for providing this video, I will replace mine as soon as I receive the part. You make it look easy!
My is like that how did you fix yours please reply
regards to your gear: gear will get stuck if the switch isn’t connected(safety hazard). This also confirmed that the brake light switch did not need to be replaced. There’s no way you can put your car in reverse with a broken brake switch.
I have a 2000 E320. I had the same issue BAS/ESP light came on immediately when i turned on the car and stepped on my brakes. Fuses were good and so were the brake light bulbs. I went underneath and tweaked the position of the brake light switch(pulled it out, placed it back in, gave it a firm press) Focus on that white knob at the tip of the switch(press it over and over) not sure how or what exactly fixed the issue but that’s exactly what i did and my brake lights all work fine. good luck
Thanks for the help!!!!
Well done old chap v good vid with handy tips just changed mine for the first time in about 5 mins .
No, only my BAS/ESP light was on (traction control off)
Questions: Did your gear get stuck in Parking as well? I too have the BAS/ESP light on also the break light will Not go on when I push down the break.
Thanks for posting this. It helped me repair my car.
Forgot: also my BAS ESP and ETS Lights were on…now they are off :)))
Had the same problem…Brake lights wouldnt work even when I braked….Paid $17.54 for the switch at Oriellys auto parts…..Thanx
thanks for the upload… it was easy
It took me like 15 mins to this job! A guy quoted me $150.00 to do this job. The part was less then $30.00 buck from the dealer. Good thing I came here and saw this video. Saved me 120.00!!!!!
Thanks!
thanks it worked!
I had the BAS/ESP light and the other one next to it
why did you replaced it? Did you get “Break Lamp right, Substitute”?