ARS light comes on and car slows to idle speed when I try to accelerate fast

Asked by kurek Nov 25, 2014 at 04:37 PM about the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

ARS light comes on and car slows to idle speed when I try to accelerate fast.
This happens in both settings of the traction control switch located on the dash
What is the fix.     1991 500sl
Thanks for any responces

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check your ASR cables on all four wheels and replace if necessary otherwise have a technician analyze your problem while the fault-light remains on.

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