2019 Mercedes Benz Truck Sprinter 3500 Cab (906.153) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.898)Technical Service Bulletin # VB-40_15-71 Date: 100316

2019 Mercedes Benz Truck Sprinter 3500 Cab (906.153) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.898)Technical Service Bulletin # VB-40_15-71 Date: 100316

TPMS - Tire Pressure Control (TPC) Repairs

Date: March 16, 2010

Order No.: V-B-40.15/71

Supersedes:

Group: 40

SUBJECT:

2010 Mercedes Benz Truck Sprinter 3500 Cab (906.153) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.898)

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MY-All, Model 906 with Tire Pressure Control

Tire Pressure Control (TPC) Repairs

Effective March 23, 2010, all warranty repairs concerning Tire Pressure Control must be accompanied by the following printouts from SDS

Control Unit Log (Siemens): Connect SDS --> select Vehicle Specific Information --> Main Groups --> Control Units Chassis RDK-Tire

pressure monitor --> Control unit log (Figure 1).

Note:

SEND ORIGINAL PRINTOUTS ONLY! Photocopies will NOT be accepted. It is required to submit the current and stored fault code

printouts with the returned parts.

Fault Codes:

Connect SDS --> select Vehicle Specific Information --> Main Groups Control Units --> Chassis --> RDK-tire pressure monitor --> Fault codes.

Note:

Print Instructions: For printing, wait for all information to load and then press F11. Select "printout of test step and select "Print"

Note:

In cases where the TPMS wheel sensor residual battery life is six months or less, it is allowed

to replace the wheel sensor however the following criteria must be met.

Adjustment of tire air pressure and activation of TPM is not covered under Warranty and claims submitted for such repairs will be denied.

When the diagnostic codes require replacement of component N88 (Tire Pressure Control Module), it is critical that the fault memory not be erased.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in the

warranty claim being debited and the corresponding part(s) returned to the dealer.

For Siemens systems, it is required to print and include with the returned sensor a copy of the following fault and event codes. Any one of the four

examples is acceptable but they must be linked together as shown.

9110 (fault code) plus 9120 (event code)

9111 (fault code) plus 9121 (event code)

9112 (fault code) plus 9122 (event code)

9113 (fault code) plus 9123 (event code)

The time, date and VIN must be visible on all pages. Parts replacement is only authorized in the case of current or stored FAULT CODES or

residual battery lives less than 6 months which meet the criteria described above only after the diagnostic step outlined in SDS for the

corresponding fault code has been performed. Please remember that repairs claimed will be reimbursed for current or stored FAULT CODES or

residual battery lives less than 6 months which meet the criteria described above ONLY. "Event Codes" are not justification for any parts

replacement and claims submitted with only Event Codes will be denied.