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Feb 28, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LI54.15-P-057373
NHTSA communication ID: 10167510
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The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in the quick test. Affected control units include the transmission control unit, electronic ignition lock, driver SAM, engine control unit, Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE FUSE AND RELAY BOXES (SRB) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR REAR COMPARTMENT HAS A MALFUNCTION AND DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATION PATHS CAUSING A NO START IN VEHICLE. MODEL 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 172. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
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Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
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Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were received from the control unit "Traction system". This fault code can be erased, but is logged again after another ignition sequence. There is no fault message in the multifunction display.
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
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This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.
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The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.
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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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MERCEDES: SOFTWARE FAILS TO CORRESPOND, ON SOME VEHICLES, TO CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION. MODEL 2013 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-COUPE), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL). *PE
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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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XENTRY (MERCEDES): MOISTURE IS ENTERING TRUNK OF VEHICLE DUE TO FAILURE OF SEAM SEAL, OF LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP, NOT MEETING THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. MODEL 2013 207 (E COUPE). *PE
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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: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DO NOT MEET INTERNAL SPECIFICATIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES, THAT CAUSES, IN SOME CASES, THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE NOISES AND NEED TO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED. MODELS 2011 204 (C SERIES), X204(C SERIES), 212(E SERIES). *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER DRIVING LONG PERIODS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE READY INDICATOR IS YELLOW ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, OR OIL FOR TRANSMISSION IS HIGHER THAN 100 DEGREES, OR ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR HYBRID ARE NOT ACTIVE. MODELS 212.098, 212.298, 212.095. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, SENSORS ARE DELIVERING INCORRECT RPM AND CONTROL UNIT OF TRANSMISSION IS DETECTING OVERSPEEDING, WITH POSSIBLE CAUSE OF SOFTWARE ERROR. MODELS 212. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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MERCEDES: DUE TO LEFT AND RIGHT SECONDARY CHAIN TENSIONERS, OF THE CHECK VALVE, BEING INSTALLED AND PRESSED DEEPLY INTO CYLINDER HEADS, THE OIL SUPPLY CAN NOT BE ENSURED FOR CYLINDER HEAD, AND CHECK VALVE, OF LEFT AND RIGHT SECONDARY CHAIN TENSIONERS, MUST BE REMOVED. MODELS 2013 207(E350, 550), 212 (E350, 550, 63), 218 (CLS550, 63), 221(S550, 600, 65, 63, 400, 450, 350), 231 (SL). *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.