Mercedes Benz S 550 4MATIC Technical Problem #S-54_00-238 Date: 110323 Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
Mercedes Benz S 550 4MATIC Technical Problem #S-54_00-238 Date: 110323 Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Date: March 23, 2011 Order No: S-B-54.00/238 Group: 54 SUBJECT: MY-All, All Models Preventing Damage to Electronic Components Due to Electrostatic Discharge Warning! Every contact and each physical separation of material or any movement of solid substance, fluids or particulate loaded gases can generate electrostatic charges. Plastic generally produces the highest electrostatic charge. The following electronic components listed as an example can be damaged by ESD: - Airbag components - Control units, in particular their bus connections: Control Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) (CAN), local interconnect network (LIN), etc. - Sensors - Antenna amplifier - Receivers and displays (Radio, TV, GPS, telephone, etc.) - Multifunction antenna assembly Safety precautions: - Avoidance of contact with electrostatic chargeable materials such as PE...