Mercedes-Benz R107 · 280–560 SL · 1971–1989

ABS warning light on

Yellow ABS lamp stays lit with engine running. ABS is disabled but base brakes still work.

R107 1987 has Bosch 2U ABS — wheel-speed sensors at each front wheel and a single sensor at the rear differential. The control unit is in the trunk.

What the diagnosis checks

  1. Did the light come on after a wheel-bearing or brake job?
  2. Pull ABS codes from the diagnostic socket — any wheel-speed faults?

Possible causes it points to

  • ABS sensor air gap
  • Failed wheel-speed sensor
  • ABS control unit / hydraulic

Parts for this job

Brake service

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