Brake Sensor Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

2001 mb Ml430 electronic braking sensor the front passenger brake initially locked up at low speed upon acceleration. After stopping and turning the vehicle off and back on the system was back to normal. Then one day I was traveling at near 70 mph in the passing lane of an interstate highway when the front driver brake locked up and brake tire smoke billowed from my vehicle which caused traffic behind me to swerve and brake behind and on the side of me. I proceeded to pull off onto the shoulder of the highway and turned my vehicle off and back on, after which my vehicle operated normally. I proceeded to do an online search and learned that this was a common sort of problem for this model. . Particularly at low speeds. In my case it happened at low speeds and then the one time at 70 mph. I learned that the yaw sensor which is part of the abs system was commonly reported as the likely cause of the problem. . I proceeded to disconnect the yaw sensor and have had no further problems. I am fortunate that it was not a rainy day, otherwise the results may have been catastrophic with so many vehicles behind me and traveling at such a high speed. Theyaw sensor mb part # is a 002 542 94 18 q01 systron donner inertia division USA.

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The contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz Ml430. While driving various speeds, the abs engaged without warning and caused the vehicle to slide. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedal failed to function when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the o-sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml430. While driving approximately 20-25 mph, the abs and traction warning lights illuminated. The contact was depressing the accelerator pedal when the brakes independently engaged and the vehicle came to a complete stop unexpectedly. The contact accelerated and the failure recurred with the bas and esp warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then drove as normal. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who advised that the yaw rate sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,190 and the current mileage was 136,590.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a warning light illuminated on the dash and the brakes locked without depressing the brake pedal. When it was turned off and restarted, the vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined a yaw sensor needed to be replaced.