Yaw Rate Sensor Compatibility (DTB; MB-NET 192)

Publication date: 2000-04-25
Reference number: DTB; MB-NET 192

YAW RATE SENSOR COMPATIBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): DTB; MB-NET 192, Date of Issue: April 25, 20000

MERCEDES-BENZ:	MODEL YEAR 99, MODEL 163
GROUP:	42 - Brakes, Hydraulics

SUBJECT

YAW RATE SENSOR COMPATIBILITY: ESP control module 163 545 02 32 (installed VIN A056308 up to A080000) is not compatible with currently available Yaw Rate Sensor 002 542 72 18. ESP module must be replaced if Yaw Rate Sensor 002 542 72 18 is used.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

GROUP 42 - MODEL YEAR 99, MODEL 163, YAW RATE SENSOR COMPATIBILITY: Before ordering a replacement Yaw Rate Sensor for MY99 163 vehicles, please be advised that only Yaw Rate Sensor part number 002 542 72 18 is currently available as a spare part. This Yaw Rate Sensor is compatible with all ESP control modules with the exception of ESP control module 163 545 02 32. If the vehicle currently has this ESP control module, it must also be replaced by the current spare part version in order to work with the 002 542 72 18 Yaw Rate Sensor. The ESP control module 163 545 02 32 was factory installed between VIN range: A056308 up to A080000.