1997 Mercedes Benz E280 ETS light

1997 MERCEDES BENZ E280
170,000 MILES • 2.8L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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RABIH32
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hello,i have a mercedes benz e class E280 model 1997,i have changed the tires for this car,i used 205-55-r16 for front wheels,and 215-55-r16 for rear wheels,i have noticed that the ETS light started to blink ,only fast blinking on some driving condition,what i have to do
Jan 1, 2014 at 6:01 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Are those the original tire sizes? If not, the problem is related to them having a different outer circumference. The anti-lock Brake Computer expects to see all four wheels turning at the same speed.
Jan 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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