SLK Wheel Sensor. How To Replace It

[@MalcolmLee-ew7di]

This is a very common fault with this car. Very informative and useful.

[@itsalldoable]

That's great. I'm pleased it was helpful 🙂👍

[@francisgodinez4220]

Thanks for your tip on that little spring clip 👍

[@itsalldoable]

@@francisgodinez4220 thank you for leaving me a comment. In actual fact, I have had to do the other side of my car recently and I didn't need to remove the clip at all. You just squeeze the retaining wire clip and it releases the connector.👍🏼

[@francisgodinez4220]

I tried that but the plugs didn't come off. Once I removed the spring clip, the plug easily came off. If I need to change the other side, I'll try again without removing the clip. I used exactly the same ATE part as you used in the video. ​ The car is back to normal hopefully for the long term 👍 @@itsalldoable

[@itsalldoable]

@@francisgodinez4220 That's good. I know that there is no telling how long the other one will last, but mine lasted 13 months. Incidentally, I ended buying my second one from my local MB Dealer and it was an ATE sensor but it didn't have any of the identification removed. I only bought from them as they were the lowest price I could find. This was August 2024. Also, it was the front LH side and believe the socket was slightly different.

[@seanchin5609]

Thanks for your help. It was because of your video that I installed the speed sensor all the way from New York.

[@itsalldoable]

@@seanchin5609 hey, I really pleased it helped you. Thank you for letting me know 🙂.

[@Trev5]

Great video on how this very common problem is fixed - And I'd go as far to say that any SLK owner who goes on Road Trips should carry at least one spare, as road side recovery would be able to fit this part.. 👍

[@itsalldoable]

@@Trev5 that is a great idea although I think the rear sensors are different and handed. Not 100% certain, just something in the back of my mind from when I was looking to buy my sensor. I did about 1200 miles on the faulty sensor so I wouldn't really view it as an emergency roadside repair. Although, you lose cruise control. Ours would work for about 50klm each day then failed again. Bit of a pain but still something we could copy with. Glad you found the video helpful and thank you for your comment.

[@grahamlisburn4063]

Hi, Excellent video, I have replaced the sensor do I have to get the codes cleared as my lights are still on..thanks from Belfast

[@itsalldoable]

@@grahamlisburn4063thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found it helpful. You will still need to clear the error codes as simply replacing the sensor will not clear the code. You can use the iCarsoft code reader to clear the codes.

[@devil5057]

THX for this Video, very Detailed and helpful . Will do the Job on this Weekend. Interesting I buy the ATE Sensor because of the good Brand Name. Price here in Germany is 46€ incl Shipment. Also got the Icarsoft. Next Job, after the Sensor on the Car is the R/H Xenon Bulb wich will be Tricky but the SW show me sometimes Fail and on an 10 Years old Car it will. However THX for the VID, the first here on YT wich is so Detailed.

[@itsalldoable]

You are very welcome. I am glad it was helpful for you 👍

[@Trev5]

Another important tip: The roof can't be put up while the dash board is lit up like a Christmas Tree...!! But a "SmartTop" module overrides the vehicle speed - So just need to remove the key and lock one's R172 three times ..!!

[@itsalldoable]

@@Trev5 yes I agree. Fortunately our roof was up when it failed. So we didn't risk putting it down. I didn't know that about the Smart top. Thank you for sharing this.👍

[@vodyssey80]

On this; I’ve got the esp and abs inoperable warning light currently. The roof is up currently but until I replace are you saying I shouldn’t operate the roof?

[@itsalldoable]

@@vodyssey80 absolutely..... it's a risk I wasn't prepared to take.