C 180

[Willie]

I need a bit of info:

I have a C 180 1998
The BAS and ABS lights on the dashboard have come on and stayed on.

Is this a serious matter.

Is there anything I can check myself. (Im not a mechanic).

I would appreciate any onfo

Thanks n adv.

 

[pivers]

Hi Willie
Had same prob with my 97 c250.[Cruise off as well?] Diagnostics said it was one of two things. One was a failed wheel sensor the other was some electrical component under the dash on the drivers side which I'm afraid I can't remember the name of. Turned out to be the sensor anyway but mech. replaced the electric thingy first so whole thing cost me about £170. I don't think you need any sophisticated equipment to check the sensors so any indie could probably do it with a multimeter.
Cheers
Pete

 

[jaymanek]

change your brake light switch.. located above the brake pedal.

 

[Willie]

Thanks for the info folks.

 

[vijilants]

Yep.....brake lite switch is most likely to be suspect. Common fault.

It twist's off to remove it.

 

[Willie]

Thanks for that.
I forgot to ask is it east to change.

Thanks