S 500 4MATIC (220.184) V8-5.0L (113.966) (2003)
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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection
AR46.10-P-0300-01I Activate Steering Angle Sensor
AR46.10-P-0300-01I Activate steering angle sensor
- 203
- 209 up to 31.5.04
- 215
- 220
- 230 up to 14.1.04
- 463.246 up to 30.5.04
- 463.249 up to 30.5.04
If the battery was disconnected or the voltage supply to the steering angle sensor was interrupted, the E and BAS control unit (with model 203, 209
and 463) or the ESP, SPS [PML] and BAS control unit (with model 215, 220 and 230) switches to malfunction mode.
The message "EL. STAB. PROGRAM GO TO GARAGE" appears on the multifunction display.
The steering-angle sensor must be re-activated to clear the malfunction.
Activating steering angle sensor
1
Start engine and run at idling speed.
2
Turn the steering wheel from one lock position to the other, then center it.
The message "EL. STAB. PROGRAM GO TO GARAGE" disappears from the multifunction display.
3
Switch off engine.