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Feb 1, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
S-SC- 2013090008
NHTSA communication ID: 10167040
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This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mbrace control module software at the next workshop visit.
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The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED A23300 - Front PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): WITH STEERING AT FULL LOCK, NOISE CAN BE HEARD, LIKE KNOCKING AND/OR CREAKING, COMING FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE WHEN MANEUVERING. MODELS 203 (C240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (SLK350, 55, 280), 209 (CLK 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (C300, 350, 250, 63), 207 (E350, 550). NO YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 12/30/13. *PE UPDATED 5/9/14. *PE
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE.
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FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
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Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.
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Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
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1. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional 3. Adjustment is biased to one side, which bends the seat frame
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The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
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If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS control unit log printout, the repair documentation and with all required documentation listed in Section E of the Form.
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Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
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Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's Manual" including acoustic warning - Red or yellow message "ESP / ABS Currently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual", sometimes with acoustic warning - White message about tire pressure monitor or run flat indicator: "Tire Pressure Loss Warning Defective" or "Tire Pressure Monitor Defective" In addition, the indicator lamps of the following systems may light up: - Brakes / ABS / ESP / ESP Off / engine diagnosis Furthermore: - The chassis CAN is partially or completely disrupted - Several control units (e.g. the electric power steering, ESP, engine etc.) cannot be interrogated or are not listed in the quick test - Various CAN communication errors from other control units may be logged (see list "Control unit / Fault code")
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Harsh 4-3 and/or 4-5 shifts may be experienced, usually more noticeable with light throttle drivers. No check engine light etc. or related diagnostic fault codes. Adaptation values are usually within specification.
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MERCEDES (XENTRY): THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, ON FRONT DOOR, IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE BOWDEN CABLE BECOMING UNHOOKED FROM CLIP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 207. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
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XENTRY: M271.8 EVO ENGINE HAS POOR ACCELERATOR RESPONSE- LACK OF POWER UNDER FULL LOAD AND HIGH RPM. ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP (CEL) LIGHTS UP, VEHICLE IS IN LIMP-HOME MODE (MAY OR MAY NOT BE INTERMITTENT). *JS
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MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
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MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES WHEN PULLED OUT, BECAUSE THE STRAP WAS NOT GUIDED BACK PROPERLY. HAPPENS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. *RM UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS
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MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. MODEL SERIES 204 (WITH CODES 299 AND 800), 207, 212. SEAT BELT CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. AT THE SAME TIME A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REVERSIBLE REEL TENSIONER GEARING. CUSTOMER CONTINUOUSLY PULLED ON SEAT BELT STRAP WHILE ADJUSTING THE FIT OF THE BELT AFTER BUCKLING UP (TO REDUCE THE SLACK). THIS CAUSED THE DRIVE OF THE REVERSIBLE REEL TENSIONER TO REMAIN ENGAGED. *PE UPDATED 4/26/12. *KB UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS
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XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: HIGH BEAM ASSIST TEMPORARILY NONFUNCTIONAL. REPLACE MFK AND CALIBRATE WITH THE AID OF THE 'CALIBRATION TARGET FOR NIGHT VIEW ASSIST' SPECIAL TOOL. ALSO INCLUDED GLK350 AND S550 MODEL YEAR 2011. MODEL CLS YEAR 2010-2011. *JS
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XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
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MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): VEHICLE DROPS AT REAR AXLE, DISPLAY MESSAGE-AIRMATIC-SERVICE REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE DROPS AT THE REAR AXLE AFTER STANDING FOR A LONG TIME. DAMAGED SEALING RINGS IN AIR SUSPENSION ELEMENT ON REAR AXLE CAN LEAD TO MICROSCOPIC LEAK AND THUS GRADUAL LOSE AIR; AIR SUSPENSION ELEMENT ON REAR AXLE INSTALLED TWISTED, LEADING TO EXTREME LOAD ON CONNECTION PIECE OF AIR PRESSURE LINE AND LEAKAGE AT THREAD. MODELS 212.0##/212.2##. *PE UPDATED 4/18/11. *PE UPDATED 10/14/11. *PE UPDATED 4/26/12. *KB UPDATED 5/16/2012. *JS
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XENTRY(MERCEDES): MALFUNCTIONING OF THE AIRMATIC IN THE DISPLAY. *PE UPDATED 3/9/12. *PE
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS.
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MERCEDES: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDE CONCERNING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE AFFECTED BY THE CENTRAL GATEWAY SOFTWARE, WHICH DO NOT MEET CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS AND WOULD NEED UPDATING. *PE
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): POOR START OFF PERFORMANCE (REVVING) OR OCCASIONAL UNCOMFORTABLE JOLTS WHEN DRIVING AWAY. HARSH SHIFT OPERATION (COAST DOWN SHIFTING). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 7/8/11. *PE UPDATED 12/28/11. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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XENTRY (MERCEDES); AIR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE SYMBOL WITH ARROW POINTING UPWARDS IN DISPLAY AND STOP CAR TOO LOW OR MALFUNCTION AS WARNING MESSAGE. FAULT CODE C155664 OR/AND C156A00 OR/AND C156C00 OR/AND C156D00 AND/OR C157200 STORED. THE RELAY OF THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, RESTRICTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR. *PE UPDATED 6/29/11. *PE
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MERCEDES-BENZ: THE VEHICLE JERKS OR HAS HARD SKIPPING SHIFTS. THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH HAS A CLOGGED FILTER. *RM
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
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MERCEDES: PART CHANGE TO BANJO BOLT FOR HEADLAMP MOUNT. THE LATCH FOR THE BANJO BOLT FOR THE HEADLAMP MOUNT IS NO LONGER NEEDED; THEREFORE, THE NEW PART IS NOW SCREWED ONTO THE LAMP FRAME USING A THERMOPLASTIC NUT *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT AN INCORRECT FRONT FLOOR JACK PAD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FLOOR JACK PAD. *PE
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MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET FIVE TIMES. WITH MODES 202, 210 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET THREE TIMES. EARLIER MODELS WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THEIR AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT AND TRIGGERED RESTRAIN COMPONENTS CHANGED ONLY AFTER AN ACCIDENT. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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DAIMLER/XENTRY: LEAKAGE AT PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION (POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE LINE) TO POWER STEERING PUMP. MODEL 204, 207 AND 212. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
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MERCEDES BENZ: SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODE-FRONT SAM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS DETERMINED THAT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY RE-CALIBRATE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP OPERATION, A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) UPDATE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. MODEL 207. *PE UPDATED 11/29/10. *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ: UPDATE FRONT SAM PARAMETERS. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE SPECIFIED VALUES OF THE BACKUP BATTERY IN THE FRONT SAM MAY BE SET TOO LOW. THIS MAY LEAD TO FAULT MESSAGES IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WILL UPDATE THE FRONT SAM PARAMETERS. *PE
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XENTRY(MERCEDES): SBC CONTROL UNIT CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. THE SBC CONTROL UNIT IS ABORTED AT 20% PROGRESS. DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE SBC MODULE, COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SBC MODULE AND THE SBC CONTROL UNIT (A7/3N1) IS NOT POSSIBLE. THE SBC MODULE IS A SEPARATE PART OF THE SBC PROGRAMMING ADAPTER SPECIAL TOOL KIT. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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MERCEDES: REPLACING THE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR. WHEN REPLACING THE LEFT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76) OR THE RIGHT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76/1), RETURN THE DAMAGED PART TO THE QEC WITH THE WARRANTY PARTS RETURN SLIP AND WITH THE QUICK TEST REPORT. *PE
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MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
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MERCEDES BENZ: UPDATE FRONT SAM PARAMETERS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPECIFIED VALUES OF THE BACKUP BATTERY IN THE FRONT SAM MAY BE SET TOO LOW. THIS MAY LEAD TO FAULT MESSAGES IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 212. *PE
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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XENTRY: STEERING LEAKY AT INTERNAL OIL LINES. CONNECTOR OF INTERNAL OIL LINE OR SEALING WASHERS/O-RINGS DAMAGED. NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. REMOVE STEERING; REPLACE BOTH INTERNAL OIL LINES; INSTALL STEERING. MODELS 204 (EXCEPT 4MATIC) AND ALL MODEL 207. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): WIRING HARNESS IS DAMAGED IN AREA OF ROOF FRAME. VEHICLE CAN NOT BE STARTED BECAUSE THE CHASSIS CAN BUS AND/OR INTERIOR CAN FAULT CODES STORED IN QUICK TEST. *PE
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XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *PE
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MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 221; FC5250 DRAIN OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL SERIES 251, 164. DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES TO DRAIN VALVE AT AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR. THIS RESULTS IN THE SETTING OF THE FAULT CODES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS.
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MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT AND STEERING PLATE CAN CAUSE THE PLATE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT OF THE FRONT AXLE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES NOISES. *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-ANALOG POINTERS NONFUNCTIONAL AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL ANALOG POINTERS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (A1) MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL FOR APPROX. ONE TO TWO MINUTES AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED. FULL FUNCTIONALITY IS THEN RESTORED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ: SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODE-FRONT SAM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS DETERMINED THAT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY RE-CALIBRATE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP OPERATION, A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) UPDATE MUST BE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. MODELS 207 AND 212. *PE
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MERCEDES BENZ: REPLACE EMISSION CONTROL LABEL. AN INCORRECT UNDERHOOD VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY. MODEL 207.356. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.