2002 slk320 Lateral Acelleration Sensor
 

I have a 2002 slk320 with a traction control problem. The on board computer says I have a bad lateral acelleration sensor. Tried to reset the computer and it came back within 1 mile. Chilton says the sensor is in the trunk but I have had no luck tearing the trunk apart to find the sensor. Does anyone know where in the trunk the sensor is? Is there any way to test the sensor to see if the sensor is realy bad? Just because the computer says a part is bad does not mean the part is bad. Has anyone fixed a similar problem? Thanks John

MB shows the location to be on the "tunnel" just beside the parking brake handle under the rear of the center console.

MB part number 163-542-06-18 at $84. list price. WE sell lots of them!

Thanks for the information. I will try a new sensor and let you know if it fixes the problem. John

SLK acceleration sensor
 

2002? Out of warranty?

Lateral acceleration sensor
 

Thanks for the information. Replaced the sensor and all is well with the car. John:)