Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
Topic number

LI42.47-P-048216

Version

7

Design group

42.47 Adaptive Brake (ABR)

Date

02-28-2013

Validity

Model series 221 up to 11/2010
Model series 216 up to 11/2010

Reason for change

Part number

Reason for block

Complaint:

Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required" and/or "BAS Malfunction - Service Required"
while vehicle is stationary.
After ignition OFF/ON, or while the vehicle is stationary with the engine running, the ESP warning lamp (yellow triangle) flashes and the transmission cannot be shifted out of "P".
The vehicle may lock by itself.
With the ignition ON and the vehicle stationary, a speed of 260 km/h is displayed in the instrument cluster (A1) (IC) after approx. 2 min. The trip counter and main odometer are incremented.
Note:
At least two of the following codes
- 5102 and/or
- 5112 and/or
- 5122 and/or
- 5132
must be present in the ESP control unit (ESP CU) (N47-5).

Cause:

An implausible wheel speed sensor (DZS) signal is detected by the ESP CU.

Remedy:

- Update of the software in the ESP control unit
- Replacement of all 4 wheel speed sensors

Symptoms
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Service brake / Brakes, Display / Goes on
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Antilock Brake System ABS / Display message / Antilock braking system - visit workshop
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Electronic Stability Program ESP / Display
message / Display text, yellow/white / Electronic stability program - visit workshop
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Electronic Stability Program ESP / Display
message / Display text, yellow/white / Electronic stability program not available
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Brake assist system BAS / Display message / Brake assist - visit workshop
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Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Brake assist system BAS / Display message / Brake assist - not available

Control unit/fault code
Control unit

Fault code

Fault text

ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)

5132

L6/4 (right rear speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.

ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)

5102

L6/1 (left front speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.

ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)

5112

L6/2 (right front speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.

ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)

5122

L6/3 (left rear speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.

Parts
Part number

ES1 ES2 Designation

A 221 905 00 01

Quantity Note

Front axle rpm sensor

2

EPC Other
make
part

NOT 4MATIC

X

Alternatively A221 905 57 00
A 221 905 61 00

Front axle rpm sensor

2

4MATIC ONLY

X

A 221 905 02 01

Rear axle rpm sensor

2

For veh. built >/=
- 09/2009 (model series 221
(except Guard))
- 09/2010 (model series 216)
- 09/2010 (model series 221
Guard)
And all hybrids (221.#95)

X

A 221 905 04 01

Rear axle rpm sensor

2

For veh. built <
- 09/2009 (model series 221
(except Guard))
- 09/2010 (model series 216)
- 09/2010 (model series 221
Guard)

X

Alternatively A221 905 60 00

WIS-References
Document number

Title

Note

Allocation

AR42.30-P-0712

Remove/install left or right
front rpm sensor

Remedy

AR42.40-P-0820

Remove/install left or right
rear axle rpm sensor

Remedy

Validity
Vehicle

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