ESP, Speedtronic inoperative, brake light switch

Replacing the brake light switch on a Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / How to change the brake light switch to cure the issue of inoperative ESP, run flat indicator and speedtronic.
Read more to find the part number and links where to buy at the bottom of the description.
You might learn a lot from this video. Many people trust their approved dealerships but as this video demonstrates, a fault on this Mercedes can be easily fixed within minutes.
Mercedes estimated that the work would take between 1.5 and 2 hours and wanted to charge £268.00.
To avoid being ripped off, I try a bit of car repair DIY to avoid an expensive car repair. I'm now convinced after a second time that car dealership are ripoffs. DIY car repair with the help of KZbin videos, like so many other things, is now a must in order to stop being ripped off.
Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85
Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709
Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709
£21.49
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791
ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49
Product Code: 464220110
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www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123
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Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.
Big thanks to Amazing Road TV for saving me £268.00 by publishing their video on this issue.
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[@WhoDeyWildcatsReds]

Does anyone have info where I can find a brake light switch for 2006 ml500 please!!??

[@RG500_detectorist]

What country?

[@WhoDeyWildcatsReds]

@@RG500_detectorist U.S. Does it even have one? Man, I'm in a bad situation. My car is getting worse. Now has the big BRAKE light on and its taken the power steering. ??

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@WhoDeyWildcatsReds try it. It breaks everything

[@WhoDeyWildcatsReds]

@@RG500_detectorist I've looked extensively across the internet for a brake light switch for that model and I haven't had any luck or I would. Is there a similar part maybe in the 2006 US version? Or maybe it's called by another name?

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@WhoDeyWildcatsReds Looking down the comments. @khaledakl38 - 2 years ago bought one for 8 usd. TRY THESE: Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rickjames9969]

KZbin has saved me countless thousands over the years with car videos.. THANK YOU KZbin 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@euc131]

Thanks for sharing this experience - this is how dealerships make their money. Thanks to You Tube. hopefully fewer people are being ripped off... My car has just developed the same fault so about to follow your example !.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Brilliant, thanks for your comment and absolutely agree before social sharing, they were able to get away with it. Now we can fight back. I'm about to finish a house extension. 14 months of experiences which I will start to share, as a very interesting journey!!! Thanks again for watching and commenting. Really hope you can keep motoring, hassle free.

[@MottiReactions]

Thanks for the video i just paid 4439.00 to get a lot of work done on my Mercedes. This kind of videos are really helpful!!

[@user-xg4oy8lv9g]

Just finished replacing the Brake light switch on my 2008 CLS550, worked perfect, ESP Inope ative sign is off....thank you for your help

[@RG500_detectorist]

That's fantastic news! Congratulations on completing the job. So happy that you've solved the issue, without having to spend a fortune filling the pockets of someone else. Especially in these tough times. Thanks for letting me know. Good luck with it going all good now. Mine latest a long time. The issue was fully solved. Must admire your vehicle. Beast of a car !! Cheers!! 👍

[@SRTsmokes]

Was it easy picker up cls 07 same problem

[@tcal9230]

@@SRTsmokeswould your car not start when u had that issue?

[@SRTsmokes]

@tcal9230 it would start but soon as I drive it'll turn on I fixed it tho it was a brake light switch like in video easy fix my traction button works now and clean dash no esp light on easy cheap part also for my cls550 08

[@khaledakl38]

Excellent advice. Tour advice solved my problem. I PURCHASED Brake sensor for 8 USD.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hey. Thanks for letting me know. That's brilliant news. Thanks for watching, so pleased this was useful.

[@hanidakak5613]

Thank you for your video. It was very helpful. Fixed my car in 10 minutes I really appreciate it 👍👍

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for letting me know Hani, that's brilliant news 😀 so pleased that the video was useful. All the best. Happy motoring. Rich

[@christiaanvonstade4650]

Thank you! My Mercedes CLS350 displayed the following warnings: ESP inoperative Run flat indicator inoperative Hold inoperative Distronic inoperative. The vehicle even had a delay when pulling away. It litteraly cost me R185 (Sout African Rand) to solve a problen I had for months, in a matter of minutes! Thank you so much.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Brilliant news! So pleased that the video has been helpful, rather than being ripped off 👍

[@rantumoaisi8256]

What did u do to solve that,I have same problem

[@chrisbrunt5962]

@@rantumoaisi8256 I was wondering the same. He typed a whole lot of nothing but didn’t explain what he did or how he did it. Very helpful indeed !!

[@ingaeibik1572]

Fantastic video. Well done guys!

[@mohadhady9862]

Thank for the Vid. it's ESP and not EPS, which stand for Electronic Stability Program and won't crash your vehicle unless you are driving over 160KM in harsh weather condition and the simple temporary fix is to disconnect it's module , which located on the trunk or address the ABS. issue which would trigger such ESP code/problem. Scan the faulty code(s), Check the fuses, brake pads, rotors, ABS senor, clean the multi-pole (where ABS sensor goes) in the hub, clean/replace the sensor and finally switch the engine on, turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right until you feel no more rough engine hesitation and that's it. ESP. is not a serious problem as far you are not racing in high speed, but the ABS., which caused it to be.!!!

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi and thanks for highlighting that it is ESP not EPS! I've updated the name. And thank you for the very helpful tips.

[@yehyaelkhashab7364]

Hi hady, could i contact u pls? I have a huge problem with the ABS and ESP and i've spent a lot of money yo fix it and my money went in vain. If i stopped completely the ABS it works a little bit good if the abs sensor is on the car doesn't work well at all it's like im riding a very useless old car.

[@mbarber4089]

excellent video. the ripoffs in the auto industry never cease to astound me. My daughter's B class displays exactly the same message. I do question the quality of Mercedes. I have owned several and they are good for about 7 years and then they start to fall apart and cost the owner big money in repairs. This is probably why they drop in value so dramatically.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks so much for your comments and sharing your knowledge and experience. I think all industries are actually the same. Whether car servicing, builders or a government buying PPE. Without due diligence and awareness then your up for being ripped off. Human nature or good business? I understand that Mercedes changed manufacturing processes, I think maybe in the 90s. This resulted in years of poorer quality cars simply badged Mercedes but not with the build quality of old. Looking at the models even later than mine, they appear the same as a Vauxhall or any other modern car.

[@James0u812]

Not a ripoff. Just normal business. The guy really getting screwed is the technician. Congrats on fixing it yourself.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes, true 👍

[@ericthestone]

Same goes to my B200, same warning. Pulled out the brake switch, pulled the white plunger out, installed back, stepped on the brake once to reset it. Done and good as new.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Brilliant to hear another massive saving from the Mercedes rip off that I experienced

[@johnkatopodis7878]

Thankyou for your great tutorial. Brake switch fix . im picking up part soon to install at home..cheers Australia. 👌

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi, thanks for watching and thanks for letting me know. So so pleased that the video was of help. Cheers Rich

[@thairalazawy6835]

GOD bless you, You have helped me with my problem.

[@RG500_detectorist]

That's brilliant! I'm so happy that my effort has been useful for you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best wishes Rich

[@shelleybrent-charette9499]

I have the same message on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz cls63. I am definitely going to order the part. Thanks again for the video. Much appreciate it

[@rOstwald]

@@RG500_detectorist what's the part name that they suggested that you replace? My obd is on the way and I will verify soon why the ESP light comes on.

[@fizzerspr8618]

Great video i did change today and works fantastic for me thank you

[@RG500_detectorist]

Fantastic to hear that you are all sorted. I remind you that in the UK, the work you've just carried out would have cost you £300!!! Well done for sorting it. All the best. Rich

[@robertosborne8049]

same problem , just ordered the part thank you very much

[@RG500_detectorist]

Brilliant news! Hope you'll be all sorted 👍

[@RXTEAM]

Very very useful video 👍 thank u sir for sharing a very honest video 🙂

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thank you so much for watching and your support. So pleased you liked the video. Yes really wanted to use KZbin for what it's good at. Sharing good honest community knowledge. Hate the exploitation, make a living but don't totally rip people off. It was this that prompted me to say "Approved Mercedes, never afmgain" Now found a lovely, honest super little independent Mercedes specialist. As for the issue. This was an easy fix but after a few years, a very similar, intermittent EPS warning keeps coming on and off. I've been told it's the oxygen sensor. No big problem as not affecting lockdown essential driving but will get it done at some point. That said, probably just the cold weather. Thanks again. Hope you consider subscribing to follow my renovation adventure.... 👍

[@clashofclanstricksandtips7481]

Thank you Tony Adams :)

[@abringering2164]

You just saved me a load of money! Bless you!!

[@RG500_detectorist]

Fantastic news! That's made my day to hear that, together, we've dodged the rip-off! ❤

[@Crusingaround]

Thanks for the info mate! I have the same issue on my w204 c class, run flat indicator issue, esp inoperative, brake light fault and the engine light is on. Headed to my mechanic and he had no clue. I guess that’s the same issue as yours. Will definitely order the part and hope that will help! Thumbs up!

[@RG500_detectorist]

Brilliant news that you can get it sorted...cheap, rather than pay a mechanic to see if it's this or that. Good luck, hope you're sorted soon.

[@antreassolomou8419]

Whats was your issue Donald have you solved it?

[@deki90to]

And???

[@Parknest]

This will be either the ABS sensor or the pickup ring. I had the ESP & ABS lights illuminate on my W204. Error codes pointed to the right rear ABS sensor. I replaced the saneor but that didn't fix the problem. The ABS pickup ring had delaminated so I replaced it and it fixed the problem. I also reinstated the original ABS sensor as there was nothing wrong with it.

[@Honeybee1974]

Not just Mercedes I'm afraid. Nearly all the cars I've ever owned that have needed repairs, have been given a huge price to fix. Good job I live next to a mechanic now! Lol.

[@mikew7660]

Agree the Celica GT4 was certainly a fantastic car which got me all around Europe without any issues.

[@anthonydmorse]

Approved means approved to rip you off!! The bmmer went in for fuel consumption issue, 650 later issue not fixed & two days after that I found they had left a screwdriver in the radiator bay!! KZbin here I come!, :-))

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yep, the world is a rip off and we call it business

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@mikew7660 only just seen this message. Hope all is well. Yes. The gt4 never let me down either.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@anthonydmorse only just seen this message. Hope all is well. Virtually any tradespeople asked to do a job, is a joke

[@aulalabang6453]

Thank you so much!! It’s save me like ten thousand Bath.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for watching. So pleased you enjoyed the video and that it was of help. Best wishes. Mr Rich

[@neildyer128]

thanks for this ive got the exact same messages on a w204 model and the switch though slightly different is the same method for replacing , Im waiting on delivery and will try it out for the sake of 10 quid its worth a punt cheers

[@susan2372]

i have the w204 did this work for you ?

[@neildyer128]

@@susan2372 no it didn't mine ended up being a speed sensor in front drivers side wheel , just get a garage to do a diag most will check for free

[@wealthgrowthtips2815]

@@neildyer128 thanks for this. It looks like a lot of us seem to have the same issue. I'm trying to switch first if not I may check it again because it also like in your case could he wheel speed sensor or angle sensor

[@neildyer128]

@@wealthgrowthtips2815 it is a common fault the switch is about 15 quid most garages will diag for free my sensor and fitting was 50 quid all in

[@wealthgrowthtips2815]

@@neildyer128 thanks mate 🙏

[@u.r.wanted2know163]

My friend Jimmy Khalil lives in Sydney Aus. If ya know him, let know “Hey mate, we still got the best smoke in CA.” Heaps of thanks R.W.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for watching. Have a great day 😀

[@Rambobambo007]

I brought a mercedes e class one lady owner full mercedes history... took it to a backstreet garage for a service the air filter was never changed in it's visit ever including the polen filter it's the main dealers that are the biggest cowboys 🤠

[@RG500_detectorist]

Totally agree 👍

[@backyardhomestudios3936]

Thanks. Yeah, they also have an inconsistent price for parts. Called Arlington TX and asked how much a visor replacement would be; $302. Called dealer in McKenny TX, $200. Then thought I would call the dealership in Calabasas,CA who I have used before, $167. Only problem they won’t ship parts. But how freaking random is the price for parts that I would install myself? Dang rip off!

[@kjemad]

www.mbpartscenter.com

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. For some reason KZbin was hiding your comments under held for review. Sorry for the delay and hope to see you soon. That's for your support and valuable contribution!

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. For some reason KZbin was hiding your comments under held for review. Sorry for the delay and hope to see you soon. That's for your support and valuable contribution!

[@wealthgrowthtips2815]

I need to try this. I mean I have a C180 executive SE petrol 204 2013 edition. During a trip around Europe all of the electronics went off. I got ESP, SpeedTronic, tire pressure sensors, Cruise control, break hold and adaptive breaking lights gone, and also the eco start stop all saying inoperative... In Spain they told told me it was the battery. I spent 500 euros in a new decent Battery still not working after... In Portugal someone put it in a computer and said I need a new central ECU.... Possibly costing 4k.. I haven't been to Mercedes UK where I got the car brand new but ill give this a try and let you all know. Oh I was also told it was a wheel angle sensor but no one seemed to know which one was at fault. The truth is everything was working fine and after a small bumpy road everything stopped working. Still the Skid control and ABS works fine as it won't spin or lock wheels during hard breaking the ABS kicks in. But if during a turn the car skids rear end in loose control and the ESP won't kick in. I know this because I was doing hard turns to make it happen to see if the systems kicked in and they didn't. I'm so confused lol

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi, yes would be really keen to know if you can dodge the high prices and unnecessary work, always worth a try. Well good luck, I hope you can get it sorted. Cheers and thanks so much for watching and commenting! Rich

[@elyanegordon9400]

Thanks I going check it out it just came on

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hope it's something simple. Mine is now coming on intermittently, due to the oxygen sensor. Not bothering me at the moment though, as not affecting things too much. If it snows it'll be a problem though as no ESP! Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting.

[@andreazo2]

Just fixed same issue. You need brakes light switch, I don't think there is a different name for this. I bough one for £7. Only issue that the white end plug didn't fit the socket, because of a notch, which didn't match, but I just cut it off. It's soft plastic. All systems back online. Wasn't planning to visit mercedes, the charges they have are from space... Thank you very much for this tutorial as it saved me few hundreds. I have new issue now, 3.0d engine jerks when sharp accelerating. It went twice into safe mode. I thought it was low level of fuel but it did happend couple of times with half tank. It doesn't happen every time though... Anybody faced similar issue? Thank you.

[@andreazo2]

@@RG500_detectorist well I guess I will have to live with this too. This car is excellent for steady cruising, so I will not be affected on a daily basics. Thank you for your help. 👍

[@andreazo2]

My car is 2006, 122k miles on the clock. I think this jumping happens mostly if not only when gearbox has to reduce gear in order to accelerate. Didn't notice when accelerating from 0... Gotta investigate this further. Maybe gearbox management issue..

[@andreazo2]

Would you be able to show which me where is that electrical component you have got replaced by mercedes? Is it accessible, can I get it done by myself somehow? Maybe my is damaged too.. thank you.

[@pradeep10087]

Can you tell the name of part

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@pradeep10087 Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html

[@creativewebmedia-uk]

I hear you Loud and Clear (Capitalism at is best) Like me your probably not against someone providing a service and charging for it...But those Authorised Dealers really take the biscuit... Well done !!! taking a crack at it yourself and thanks for sharing.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Absolutely agree with you. We all want a fair payment for our time, services and knowledge but when anyone can do something and take a fraction of the time quoted, we also want honesty. They could have easily mentioned, that I could have done it myself, rather than keeping it all a mystery and trying to justify their charges. I actually had a manager from the garage all me, after I made a complaint. To my amazement, he still tried to justify the time they allocated, even after I told him that I'd fixed it in 3 minutes. Unbelievable Authorised dealers!!

[@creativewebmedia-uk]

@@RG500_detectorist The Irony is Rich...After watching your video, I was prepared to have a look at the Brake pedal switch and duly removed the panel under the steering wheel only to discover that my ML280 2006 W164 does not have a Brake pedal switch underneath the dash. Mine's is actually situated on the underside of the Brake booster under the Brake master cylinder. I think Mercedes must have seen your video and moved it because it was far too sensible to have it where "Owners" of a £36,000 (New) car could find it themselves. for the kind of money people pay for these cars They should supply Star diagnostics equipment and a Full service manual..... "In my humble opinion"

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@creativewebmedia-uk Really sorry to hear yours was more tricky. Hope you got it sorted. This, like so many industries, I feel is just one of many rip offs in the world. We're so blind sometimes, based on the illusion that you can trust people. Many you can't, right?

[@creativewebmedia-uk]

@@RG500_detectorist Fortunately the brake switch was not part of my issue. We could discuss the pro's and con's of design and how it can be improved. but the bottom line is sadly what is uppermost when considering how and what to include in the process. This is made so much more difficult when you scale things up. with 1.2 Million M Class Owners a little washer that costs just $0.50c (Since the car is assembled in Tuscanoosa USA at 100,000 cars per year =$50,000 dollars US now when you tell that to the Board they will tell you to find another way to do it....Enough Said

[@mmdukhan]

Thank you very much

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hope this helped. Happy motoring!

[@eugeniucastravet4222]

Top man thanks 🤝

[@RG500_detectorist]

Great to be of help... please consider subscribing just to support the channel 🙏

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks so much, really kind. Wishing you a great weekend!

[@counterdebate]

Thank you

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hope it was of help.

[@israelavalos5045]

Having the same issue with my ML350 2006. Thinking I should try the same repair, what do you think?

[@RG500_detectorist]

It's easy to check. Watch the video and see the old switch. You'll see it sticks. Within 5 minutes, you can remove you switch and check it. If old and sticky, replace for £15. If it's OK simply put back. 👍

[@kimeechi]

I literally had this same error come up literally 2 days ago on the exact same model/make of car. Would you care to share the exact name/model of the switch so that I could find/order it online and perform the fix myself as you did? Much appreciated

[@Adrian-44]

Same here

[@crpth1]

The switch is exactly the same on the entire range of Mercedes vehicles... and it's cheap!!

[@riodey8017]

Your brilliant

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope it was of help. Just so you know, it's not just the brake switch that can cause this. Just had the same issue but this time it was a steering angle sensor, in the steering wheel column. I didn't know how to do that, so my local independent Merc garage did it. £390. Thanks again Rich.

[@stu176mmm]

the same fault occured on my S350 on Saturday past. Query. Did your brake lights still work before you changed the switch? My lights still work so I'm wondering if it's something else wrong with my motor.

[@stu176mmm]

@@RG500_detectorist thanks, I'll let you know!

[@r-cc3183]

Ame of the part ..I. need one

[@RG500_detectorist]

Look through the comments and you can find the links

[@paulooliveira1981]

Hello nice video, i got almost the same errors but the last one is Cornering lighst disable not speedtronic, but my car has Distronic maybe thats why?

[@RG500_detectorist]

Maybe? I really hope you get it sorted efficiently. All the best. Rich

[@robert_murphy916]

Will a break switch stop the car from moving when put into drive? Looking at a 07 e350 that won’t move when put into drive

[@RG500_detectorist]

No, it didn't effect the car in that way

[@c.b.2955]

Say what is the name of the track you changed there?? I think I have the same problem, and where did you find the new part??

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@c.b.2955]

@@RG500_detectorist .ok...Thanks cool, I'll do the same as you... 3 screws out put the new part and done... without throwing 💰 on the window...

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@c.b.2955 Yes, try it. I hope it solves your issue. Good luck!

[@ismail548]

Going to try this Will update result

[@RG500_detectorist]

Good luck 👍 it's worked for so many people

[@jcroadley2957]

THANKS FOR THE FINE WORK, HAVE SOME WHAT THE SAME PROBLEM ,I HAVE ESP LIGHT COMING ON, AS WELL AS 3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE , COMING ON AS MESSAGES WHILE DRIVING ,THESE MESSAGES TURN ON MORE FREQUENTLY WITH WARMER TEMPERATURES????? AND YES MB DEALERS HAVE A TIME MANAGEMENT PROBLEM

[@yehyaelkhashab7364]

Hey Rich is this part called brake light or brake sensor ?

[@RG500_detectorist]

It's the foot brake switch. Look in the comments and you'll see links to the part and the part number.

[@svetoslavzagorchev6503]

Thanks

[@RG500_detectorist]

Very welcome. Hope all goes well.

[@anthonysilva5147]

fantastic i have exactly the same problem I will buy that Break stop lamp- My car is W219 CDI 2006 model do you have the part number

[@RG500_detectorist]

I'll look it up for you

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes we have the same car, mine is that model. Please look through the comments of the video as there are some helpful comments. I think one other person actually had it diagnosed as a different issue that caused the same symptom but I think it's worth trying this first, as it cheap. Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gasalesb.v.6922]

Was your Brake lights working properly before you changed the switch?

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes.

[@yadi7749]

Hi Mercedes E350 07 Car didn’t turn on Speedtronic Inoperative (Mercedes diagnosed I need Brake Wear Sensor- Is this the cause? Thanks that’s all I get

[@RG500_detectorist]

Probably the same thing... all in all a very simple job

[@pantazzi]

i have the same problem , but on the tester i have this error code " d408 no can message was received from control unit n47-5( esp control unit)"

[@RG500_detectorist]

For the £15 for the part I would try this fix. Thanks for your comment

[@redsilvias15]

if this switch is broken, does the brake light not turn on? because I have the same warning, but my brake light is still on. Please help me, and thank you

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for your question, I believe that the brake lights will all still work fine. Mine did. It's just the switch becomes faulty and plays havoc with the computerised system, triggering the fault lights. I hope that helps. Thanks again. Rich

[@redsilvias15]

@@RG500_detectorist Thanks for your reply. Hopefully after replacing this switch, all problems will be resolved.

[@craigmelvin5206]

@@redsilvias15 did it work?

[@bekezhanyelemesov5196]

Hi, i have a problem with my W204 2008. After burnout appeared in dash ESP and ABS inoperative. Tempomat and speedtronic inoperative. also the speedometer doesn't work. How can i solve it.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi thanks for watching. Sorry to hear about your troubles. You could try this solution. It's cheap enough to be worth a try. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[@RussyRussRussy]

Hi i got exact same problem with my W211 2004, did you find the answer thanks

[@bekezhanyelemesov5196]

@@RussyRussRussy Hi yes, i solved my problem. Bought a new ABR block. After that dissapeared all errors.

[@zaidghzawi2505]

Dear friends, I have a 2005 cls 500 mercedes. I had a problem with the ABS system and I changed it And now the car does not work with the gearbox, it stays in first gear, note that the car is automatic When making a change, should it be programmed?

[@leecoutts3245]

Will this work on a 2006 CLK?

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. Thanks for watching. Yes, I'm led to believe that the majority of Mercedes all use the same or very similar parts and set up. Hope you sort it, cheaply. Good luck 👍

[@ironbudha7213]

Buy an I soft code scanner. It's sounds more like an rpm sensor.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for contributing 👍

[@marianc5140]

Hi mate, I just got the amber triangle light on while slowly crawling in my 57 w211 in london traffic. Then hit the a406 noticed that speedtronic not working, run flat inoperative, ESP inoperative, then the brakes HOLD system doesn't react. All of this troble is down to that swicht? Is that simple?

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes, sounds very much like what happened to mine. Worth a try.

[@marianc5140]

Thanks a lot, i'll pursue this and come back with a reply.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@marianc5140 for £15. It's worth a try. You could simply take the switch out and check if it sticks. See that in my video. If sticky, it needs changing.

[@marianc5140]

I was going to have a peak under the dashboard tonight, but a question spring to mind: did the brake lights on your car were coming on when you had the issue with your brake lights switch? My brake lights are working just fine, and even the HOLD function works right after i start the car and moving it a few meters, then the amber triangle lights are on and end of story.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@marianc5140 yes, the issue us simply the switch gets sticky. All functions work.

[@xchr4612]

What is the name of this part? I also have a blinking light everytime I accelerate and can’t find the owners manual

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting. The blinking light is accelerating too hard and the real wheels spinning. This is not a fault!!!

[@xchr4612]

@@RG500_detectorist Thank you sir! Good job! 💪🏼

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@xchr4612 you are very welcome. I hope you get it all sorted.

[@Mazystar4sure]

I have a question though🤔. Thing is my car won’t turn on at all don’t recognize my key fob and when I plug the battery alarm goes off won’t crank at all. Does light up all the lights at this point but that’s the main message k get in my screen 😔

[@RG500_detectorist]

I'd get fob battery ok?

[@Mazystar4sure]

@@RG500_detectorist did that as soon as it happened car isn’t recognizing my key fob. 😪

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@Mazystar4sure maybe someone knows the issue. I'm not familiar with that one.

[@Mazystar4sure]

@@RG500_detectorist yeah seem I have no choice 😪. Going to have to take it in to a shop cause dealership may charge too much

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@Mazystar4sure ask on a Facebook group. Someone will know. Probably an easy fix.

[@proautomotiveinc.7976]

I know this is an old post, but I just saw it. I'm just curious.... Does your "3 min" repair include the tech getting the work order, getting the part from parts dept, walking out to get ur car, pulling it into the shop, clearing the diagnostic codes, road testing the car, parking the car and writing up the job? Or shouldn't the tech get paid for that time as well? I can assure you no tech anywhere is doing that in 3 mins. You also failed to mention if that 1.5 hours included diagnosis.

[@proautomotiveinc.7976]

Additionally, after reading the comments, you appear to have many people ordering brake light switches to attempt to repair their esp/bas warnings. Those warnings can also be caused by 20 or 30 other things 🤦‍♂️

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for your comment. I totally get your point and of course total time should be factored in but if a 3 min job has a bloat of 3 hours, then I suggest they take a leaf out of Toyota's lean methodology and trim some of this waste out of their process.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@proautomotiveinc.7976 I do agree and somewhere in the comments it did state that I've had that light on again for a different issue. All in all there are many people who have saved tons of money, solved their issue and are very happy that they stumbled across a simple video that has saved them hassle, time and money. For £15, I think it's worth a go but agree, could be totally different. As for diagnosis, from your previous comment. I haven't got enough fingers and toes to count how many times I went to Approved Mercedes where they literally diagnosed faults could be anything. So much for diagnosis. Summary is that that car is long gone. To it's credit it went on for years, 160,000 miles before I had to scrap it. Not so good it had a acceleration fault for over 9 years, that Mercedes never managed to correctly diagnose or fix, even though I gave them thousands of pounds, changing parts that never fixed it!

[@tedihamzallari5799]

I have a c class and it causes me this problem When I turn off the car and turn it on again, the problem is removed. And after a while, when I'm using it, it pulls me out again. You can know how to solve this problem???

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hey thanks for commenting. Yes simply follow what I did in the video and it should resolve your issue. Thanks

[@tedihamzallari5799]

Thank u man I try tomorrow

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@tedihamzallari5799 good luck with it. It's pretty straightforward. I hope it turns out to be a quick and cheap fix for you. 👍👍

[@greydog1104]

Same with my 07 e63 so I've ignored it because easier just to turn key off,on. Would be interesting to know what the purpose of this switch is , why is it there and why does it disable those driving functions?

[@w5kky]

What’s the name of that part? Would help as mines doing same thing

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@w5kky]

@@RG500_detectorist thanks

[@rubinrami3077]

Hey guys. I had the same problem in my w221 350s 2010. All safety units faild. Hard wheel drive. No mercedes. After 7 days it suddenly dissapeard by itself. It was after strong stormy night. I Started driving and haleluya all problems gone with the wind. It seems that abs esp mallfunction causes because of static electricity. There is no real mechanic or electric problem. You shuld take out your esp abs fuses and put it back. It will erase the static electricity. Dont mass with your expensive car. Save your money. I hope this advice was helpfull.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Rubin. Thanks for your really useful advice and support on the channel. Mine recently started playing up with all the ESP alerts with the oxygen sensor playing up due to the cold weather. All good now though.

[@1952fletch]

does this mean that the brake lights stop working???

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. Thanks for your question. No the actual rear brake lights continue to function, it's just the switch is faulty.

[@1952fletch]

@@RG500_detectorist thankyou..

[@davidnewman7014]

Does brake lights stop working if switch is faulty?

[@RG500_detectorist]

No. As far as I know it just triggers the fault. The brakes still work and the lights should still work. Thanks

[@davidnewman7014]

If brake pedal is not pressed does value must be strictly 0. It is currently jumping in the range (negative) -0.3 to -0.6 bar but while applying pressure seems operating normal goes through all values up to over +140 bar.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@davidnewman7014 I'm not sure of the technical requirements. For £15 it made sense to change it. If you just unclipped it and have a look, you'll see if it's sunk and faulty. Thanks

[@bfone5758]

Please if somebody he car gives us the nime of part .thanks

[@RG500_detectorist]

Just a foot padal brake switch

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709 Manufacturer Part Number: A0015456709 £21.49 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121365788791 ERA Brake Light Switch - £18.49 Product Code: 464220110 www.eurocarparts.com/search/464220110?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72v_gWX2OEiSfAKXJ1R8FzR4f2EhfbByWbqQu6pEeUC2_4iwkm2-cIaArPVEALw_wcB www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html Good luck, I hope you find an easy fix and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@farooqahmad-sv3nl]

My car is wrning laight on

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@farooqahmad-sv3nl if the same as this, try the same fix.

[@RG500_detectorist]

IMPORTANT UPDATE !!! After all this time the light ⚠️ and ESP message has reappeared. This time the suspect is the oxygen sensor. So I'd advise getting the computer message diagnosed. My local garage gave me a free diagnostic test!

[@IdzaniJohar]

Did u find out if it's actually the O2 sensor? Because my diagnostic says so

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@IdzaniJohar Hi, thanks for asking. No I've just continued to drive it around as it hasn't really effected anything seriously and I've only been making short journeys. That said it was doing some crazy messages every time I pressed down on the brake, kept coming up with "HOLD". Need to check out what that means. Made me think it might be the brake switch again. I'll let you know when I get it into the garage to sort this out. Thanks again. Rich

[@RG500_detectorist]

@Bodie Marshall thanks for the tip. I'll go and check it out

[@RG500_detectorist]

@Titan Henrik what's the Web address and is it just fixing cars?

[@silverslave333]

@@RG500_detectorist These are very expensive cars ... how come they have so many problems ! ? !

[@Pmendesphotography]

Amazing! @mercedes I would love to know what you have to say about this.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. I did make a complaint directly to Mercedes, to have a pretty feeble response from the local manager, justifying process, rather than seeing this from a factual and customer perspective. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@Pmendesphotography]

Rich Watson this video helped me a lot, I had same issue but didn’t had yet the brake switch. So I have removed the one installed in the car and installed it again and it’s running!

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@Pmendesphotography Yes, that was my very first thought when I saw the old one, it just looked 'sticky'. I wondered whether it just needed some TLC and lube but as I already had the new one, I replaced it. Good luck with yours, I hope it all works out well and cheaply!! Thanks again. Rich

[@denismarku1460]

People l work mercedes ben change the wheel speed sensor Beacuse will make start working again ABS brake Esp traction cruise control brake switch light no lights anymore stock on And make work the shifter and transmission good thank you and good to go

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@zaidghzawi2505]

My friend, I changed the ABS and the gearbox is not working, will it help me. Will this problem be solved when I buy the brake sensor?

[@gowildamit]

Mercedes Benz repair service is a rip-off everywhere! I have seen the same problem in Germany/ Italy and Poland.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it's an interesting perception of, "is that just called business and profit?" I think its been the way always. We're just more informed now with social sharing and the internet. So here's to all of us benefiting from learning what business is....

[@rossitherhodie5659]

They just see mercedes and find a problem there never was to rip us off.

[@beverlyzen7052]

Yes it’s a rip off when you go into dealership just diagnose the problem will cost me 212 dollars. I will buy my own obd 2 reader fault code and part fix it my own. Will cost me total of 50$ for every thing.

[@RG500_detectorist]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, I heard many people buy the diagnostic unit and solve the problems, good on you. The world is there ripping everyone off, in these hard times, it is time to call it out. Thanks again. Rich

[@beverlyzen7052]

Rich Watson one good thing that Mercedes have road side assistance if it break down on the side of the road and they will ask for your location and get you the tow truck for free and take you to the nearest dealership and Lyft to get to your home for free but after you get to the dealer they will let you sign the paper and start to rip you off

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@beverlyzen7052 hi. Yes I believed this and the first time I needed it they did come through great. The second times, several years later, here in the UK they altered things and said if after exploration they found any fault resulting from a non faulty part, eg possible wear and tear, you'll end up getting a bill. For a car of my age it's just not worth going to them any more. I've found a local, ex Merc authorised dealer mechanic, with 30 yrs experience, now running his own workshop. Amazing knowledge and service at a fraction of the price, with a much faster turnaround. He's proved amazing 👏 ❤ 👌

[@karamjadallah8215]

What the name of this piece

[@RG500_detectorist]

Foot pedal brake switch. Sorry I don't have the product code number. Thanks for watching

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html

[@RG500_detectorist]

Looking on Google, I've found lots of sellers of this part. Pattern and original for as little as £5.85 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131504018123 www.gsfcarparts.com/931me0080?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcxy1WldQprVRNj-CTZv5xYCSvn0W0fFcfo-JB1vH7mFAGQWRuHXkN8aAohJEALw_wcB www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-mercedes-benz/cls-c219/18962/12348/brake-light-switch.html

[@andyalways8081]

Makes you not want to buy a Merc, but all car companies are the same

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes. Very true. They're all at it. I think in many different services and trades too. Sadly life and 'business' is generally about ripping the unknowing off...

[@masterstickzproductions2651]

What’s the name of the part

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hi. Looked at my pinned comment. I've listed lots of places to get this part. ERA Brake Light Switch Product Code: 464220110

[@RG500_detectorist]

Genuine Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class Brake Pedal - Brake Light Switch A0015456709

[@RG500_detectorist]

Good luck finding and resolving your issue. Thanks for watching.

[@probinsyed8120]

Can you do my car I have same problem

[@RG500_detectorist]

Where are you based?

[@probinsyed8120]

@@RG500_detectorist I'm in East London but I can drive to you if your in anywhere in London thanks for replying back 👍

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@probinsyed8120 is your car exactly the same as mine? I'm in London too.

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@probinsyed8120 you need to get the switch and I can help you.

[@probinsyed8120]

@@RG500_detectorist I've sorted it thanks for agreeing to help. This car now is giving other problems like making noise from engine one problem after another . Time to get rid of it I guess. More I rev louder the noise

[@ttv_yt_killer8370]

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[@laurenhowell1434]

Thanks bc Mercedes wanted to charge $500 Smfh

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes absolutely... Best bet is find an independent expert 😉

[@ammarhaider5522]

Found for 30 AED in sharjah, UAE

[@ammarhaider5522]

Going to change by myself.

[@RG500_detectorist]

So pleased that you found the part easily. Good luck with your repair. 👍

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@ammarhaider5522 the repair should be easy, give me a shout if you need an further guidance. Good luck 👍

[@ammarhaider5522]

@@RG500_detectorist yes, it was hard to replace the old switch, amazingly errors messages disappear. Thanks alot for your step wise guidance.

[@ammarhaider5522]

It was not hard:D

[@robertrobbins5618]

Mercedes is a big rip off I never took my car to them to get work done always did my own work from installing my engine transmission water pump radiator ignition coils crank sensor mass flow sensor rewire my driver door to get my windows up seats working. Mirror working starter AC compressor alternator fan install all fuse boxes fix my suspension fuel pump install new windows regulators fuel sender oil change transmission flush all this work I have done myself

[@RG500_detectorist]

Hey Robert. Thanks for your sharing your experience. Wow! You certainly know your vehicle inside out! Brilliant to hear you have the skills and confidence to take on all those varied jobs. Ironically my car has just started showing ESP inoperative again with run flat indicator inoperative. It's a new issue. I'm going to get it tested next Monday so will post an update as the error is similar to the one in this video but the cause must be something else. Thanks again Rich

[@u.r.wanted2know163]

Hey man, I have 2008 R350 & ESP ABS came on the dash & after resting it a few times the car finally wouldn’t crank or start. Radio, alarm, dash board & door locks has power, but not the windows & no power to the engine,? What are your thoughts? Thanks

[@RG500_detectorist]

@@u.r.wanted2know163 Hmmm.. could be 1 of many things. Maybe reach out to Robert Robbins, within this chat. I may be able to help, as he is a true guru in this field. Alternatively, maybe someone will comment back to help out.

[@ottomancalligraphy7254]

You need to get a Lexus mate. Give up on old benz repairs. Trust me

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yes I've heard Lexus are amazing cars. I'm happy with the old bag Merc. It keeps going and not so bad. 140,000 now and still going OK. I think my next car might be a middle life crisis sports or Tesla. ???

[@silverslave333]

Im getting ripped off at my Mercedes dealership... they are charging me $400 per each wheel speed sensor .... looking at prices online they range from $50 to $70 each !!!! WTF arseholes !

[@RG500_detectorist]

Yep. Sadly this is called business. We call it a rip off. But we are seeing it everywhere energy prices, food, everything is just a rip off. Somehow we need to do something to stop it. At least this video is a small start to expose it. Thanks for watching and for letting everyone know, the great big rip off continues

[@antoniogervasio1]

Mercedes is going bad. Whats happening to this company.

[@ingaeibik1572]

Fantastic video. Well done guys!

[@ShawnaMixes]

Thanks