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Old 09-16-2006, 07:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Check Engine: Electronic Traction Support?

Any ideas on what could be causing this?
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Old 09-16-2006, 11:48 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Scan it for stored codes
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Old 09-17-2006, 07:27 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Scan it for stored codes
I am new to the mb world... do I need a scanner? Or is this something that can be done in the car? Thanks.
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Old 09-18-2006, 05:54 AM   #4 (permalink)
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AutoZone and such will read your codes for you for free.

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Old 09-19-2006, 08:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
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it could be your wheel speed sensors, have you checked those?
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
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it could be your wheel speed sensors, have you checked those?
Like I said... I am a NEWB when it comes to these cars... I have a 800+ hp Supra in the garage that I can do almost anything to.. but, I am lost on my benz


how do you check them?
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Old 09-19-2006, 08:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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do a search in this forum on that specific topic. Bottom line, check your brake switch.
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check & replaced brake light switch.
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