sbc

Recently having sold my Petrol april 2006 W219 and purchasing the wife a bigger car for kid duties. I want to go diesel ive found a 56 reg CLS320 CDI. The dealer has sent me a pic of where the sbc would have been this pic shows what looks like a half silver black fronted unit so im maybe...

Yesterday, I started the car after a local journey, pulled out of a side street into crawling traffic and realised the SBC/Brake Hold function had engaged itself, something I rarely use, unless I had inadvertently done so on this occasion. The brakes were only applied lightly, bringing the car...

I need help. My W211 manufactured 1-2003. Brake pedal going down and dash is red (with beep). Star gives SBC low voltage error and no brak pressuse. Both AGM batterys are new and also alternator is new. We also tested the new SBC units, same problem earlier this summer (I don't remember...

Dear all, I'm looking forward to buying a W211 (E Class) pre-facelift (2003 to 2006). I've heard that there are concerns about the Bosch SBC (sensotronic brake control) module. Should I buy a mint W211 E Class or drop the idea because of such concerns? I've also...

Hello, all. I need to disable the SBC (2005 W211 E280 CDI) in order to replace the brake pads. I don't have Star diagnostic to disable the SBC so I take it I would need to disconnect primary and SBC batteries. I am just concerned that disconnecting the battery may upset the car...

Hi All, little help needed please I have a ground fault on my E class W211 03 Reg SBC system I have seen a few web pages mentioning a bracket earth fault modification. Can anybody shine a light on this please

I own a 2003 W211.026 E320cdi, approximately 143k miles, currently fitted with the original SBC unit. I had the dreaded, but not unexpected 'Serivce Brake - Visit workshop' malfunction message pop up yesterday. Using my iCarsoft i980 I read two codes on the SBC unit: C249F - Service...

Hi, I'm new to everything Mercedes but I have been studying the issues with pre-facelift W211 SBC. I wasn't aware of the existence of this before buying my car but would have maybe gone for a later face lifted model if I'd been aware. Anyhow, I have no issues with the system at present...

Hi all I've got the following warning message on my dash:- "Service brake! Visit Workshop!" My car was recently in for a service so I got Mercedes to check this out. They've told me that the unit needs replacing and has a lifespan of ten years. Over here in Australia they cost $2,865...

Ello guys just needed some help, these SBC batteries are they rechargeable or once they finished you need a need a new one, also ABS sensor fault, mechanic reacons once battery fitted other faults may clear to ? Any ideas

A few weeks ago I got the message, Service Brake - Visit Workshop on the dash display when I insert the key in the ignition and start the car. My question is, does this message carry a fault code? I am asking because I'm worried it is a sign the SBC unit is on its way out:dk: I've had...

HI All I hope one of you can help I have just purchased a E Class 320 Estate with the dreaded brake failure lamp on after having the brake system check over I have been informed that the SBC is faulty and does not just require a reset of the usage timing. My question is can anyone tell me how...

Does anyone know what the following value is? DJ_GetPmpCycle i_VZ2Max = 59801600 From a quick Google, I can find it is the limit of SBC but is it pump activations (approximately every 3 brake presses albeit not always)?

Anyone know if the OBD SBC reset tools work, anyone bought and used one. Seems like a cheap option against a new unit or having it reset by a specialist. My car is at 115k miles and still on its original pump which still works fine so if I got one would it still reset it ok

Having recently become a Mercedes owner I am now fully aware of the SBC 'Service Brake' message ie after 300,000 cycles the system says that the SBC unit must be replaced and starts the process by warning you with the message and significantly reducing possible braking. Question 1 - can I...

Last week I had a misfortune to brake right leg offside toes and because of that for first time in life had to use SBC S for driving through London. What a relief. I can just imagine how much pain I would have moving foot from loud to stop pedal in lovely stop and go trafic. Truly amazing...

Hi Am getting warning re above...where can I get a new battery from..looks a small m/cycle battery to me 12v 12A???? Any answers much appreciated:bannana:

Driving along this morning. Brake Alert warning came up on the dash. i'm guessing it's the SBC thats giving the warning as it's all in Red with a buzzer going off at the same time. Strange thing I haven't had a prior warning which I thought was supposed to happen first. Car has done just over...

Have been searching the above but keep getting 'Server Error 500' so apologies if this is already in the collective knowledge base..... Being new to M-B ownership I have never encountered the SBC feature on my other cars so am wary of it's foibles! My Haynes E Class manual says that it must be...

Has anyone got experience with this? March this year, went for a 4 day road trip to Sicily & at one point got SBC failure "Reduced Braking" alerts in red. Oh & hardly any brakes! After about an hour, all back to normal & drove back to Malta, no issues. Had it checked on STAR at an Independant...