w202 abs light on

[hunter-haken]

Hi all I have a 1999 w202 c250 , iv had it almost a year and the abs light has always been on how ever its cumming up for mot time so figure I really should sort it out
My question is , is there a way I can read the fault code with out taking it in to a garage have been looking at the obd code readers and merc adapter cables but these all seem to say they read engine codes and don't mention abs faults , I know with some older cars you can rig up a test light and count the flash codes

Basicly the abs light is perminantly on abs doesn't kick in , brake lights work , cruise control works

Any hints or tips for finding out what's causing it or ways to reset the fault would.be greatly appreciated cheers Andy

 

[television]

You should be able to get some read out on STAR for that fault, as the CC works it could be a rear wheel sensor

 

[hunter-haken]

Thanks thinking about it its always the rear off side wheel that spins abit when pulling away , isn't star the dealer dig kit ? Hoping to find away of diag'ing it that I can afford lol
Thanks for the advice

 

[television]

An indie should not be very expensive, cheaper than buying even a cheap code reader

 

[brianbrian]

Check ovp relay fuse. Hope this helps

 

[television]

Check ovp relay fuse. Hope this helps

It might not have one,,some do most do not

 

[brandwooddixon]

An independent Merc specialist will charge around £65 to get the codes read. Some don't charge for a STAR diagnostic if they also do the work.
You're based in Cheltenham?