ESP Replacement

[trukhinaa]

Hi,

I am new to the forum, but read it quite often.

Got the problem with ESP Control Unit ( ESP failure - visit workshop, than brakes failure, stop the car, red lights), Mercedes dealer said it needs to be replaced as it was replaced 2 years ago and was wired incorrectly so its burned out now.

They already replaced some connections on the back up battery, changed pre fuse box, brakes pump has been replaced 2 years ago.

My car is E 320 CDI 2003

They quoted me for £1800.00 to replace the unit, so I wandering if it can be done cheaper, as it way to much for the car that cost only 4k.

I would appreciate any advise. I live in London.

Andy

 

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Should be covered by a 10 year warranty, speak with a manager or get a second opinion from another dealer.

 

[steve333]

Should be covered by a 10 year warranty, speak with a manager or get a second opinion from another dealer.

As the op stated the replacement unit was wired incorrectly i would suspect this would invalidate the warranty?

 

[trukhinaa]

Well, I did not know it can have a warranty, but its feels that they expect that I can ask for it (I ask to replace a pump under the warranty straight from the beginning), and they blame some one else for the fault. The question is - what I did found out on internet that replacing ESP unit is plug out/plug in process with newer models need a reprogramming, so not sure how you can wire it wrong (unless I am totally wrong). And with labor coming out only £300 out of total bill in the dealer represent may be 1 hour work it did not seams to complected.

 

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If sbc was wired wrong it would not work, let alone work for 2 years and just suddenly decide to stop working, apologies as I didn't read your post I glanced over it, I'd still go to another dealer for an opinion. Otherwise your stuck in a rut really, they are plug and play if you match the numbers, but you will need someone with a diagnostic machine that communicates with sbc.

 

[trukhinaa]

I guess if they know that this part has been replaced it has been done on the Mercedes dealer. Will talk to them tomorrow.

 

[trukhinaa]

Just and update from above.
The Mercedes said that the esp has been replaced 2 years ago so its fine, but esp control unit needs to be replaced as its burned out. So I spoke to the independent garage they said that they could fit the unit and re-program it. Now the electrician has checked the car, he said he can't do it.

Is anyone can recommend specialist in the SW London area.