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 Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan Technical Service Bulletin # LI58-40_P-049123 Date: 100305 Computers/Controls - DAS/XD add-on 2010-02-03-1352 DAS/XD add-on 2010-02-03-1352 for passenger cars Topic number LI58.40-P-049123 Version 1 Design group 58.40 Workshop equipment/MB testers Date 03-05-2010 Validity DVD version 11/2009 Reason for change Reason for block Complaint: COMAND/audio Model series: 169, 245, 203, 211, 219, 164, 251, 230 Automatic programming of the MOST members when programming COMAND or audio is not available. Media interface Model series: 216, 221 Programming of media interface inoperative. IC Model series: 164, 251 Dashes in trip computer after SCN coding IBGAS Model series: 211 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan (212.090) V8-5.5L (273.970)   Page 355 Programming of the IBGAS interface box is not possible Audio or COMAND Model series: 463 Control unit programming for hardware object number 4638700989 reports: "No newer cont...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI67-30_P-0506133 Date: 120419 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 55 Windows - Front Windows Reverse Direction When Closing Side windows of front doors reverse direction when closing Topic number LI67.30-P-050613 Version 3 Design group 67.30 Side windows Date 04-19-2012 Validity A) MODEL 212 up to VIN end number A519818 B) MODEL 212 up to VIN end number A668947 Reason for change Reformatted "procedure" in Remedy Section Complaint: A) The side windows in the front doors may intermittently reverse direction at low outside temperatures (<<5°C) in various intermediate positions when closing. B) The side windows in the front doors may intermittently reverse direction when reaching the upper end position. Cause: The closing of the side windows has excessive resistance. Remedy: A.1) Replace and align side w...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-10_P-0534392 Date: 120612 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 54 Lighting - 'High Beam Assist Inoperative' Message Appears High Beam Assist temporarily inoperative Topic number LI82.10-P-053439 Version 2 Design Group 82.10 Exterior lights Date 06-12-2012 Validity MODEL 204.###, 212###, 207.###, 221.###, 215.###, 218.###, 166.### with SA code 608 (High Beam Assist) and not 513/476/Reason for change SA code restricted Complaint: When the High Beam Assist is activated a "High Beam Assist inoperative" message appears in the instrument cluster. Switch-on conditions for High Beam Assist: - High Beam Assist in instrument cluster menu "On" - Multifunction switch set to high beam position - Light sensor detects "Night" Cause: In isolated circumstances, it can happen that the multifunct...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # LI82-85_P-0479912 Date: 120612 Audio/COMAND(R) - Volume In AUX Menu Is Erratic Audio AUX: Volume of AUX Audio Source Is Too Quiet Topic number L182.85-P-047991 Version 2 Design Group 82.85 Navigation and communication systems (CNS, ICS, COMAND, FleetBoard) Date 06-12-2012 Validity Model 204.0, 204.2, 207, 212 with code 523, 510, 525, 511, 527 or 512 and 808, 809, 800 or 801 (NTG4) Model 204.9 with code 523, 510, 525, 511 527 or 512 and 808, 809, 800, 801 or 802 (NTG4) Model 169,245, 171,230,211,219, 164,251 and 203.7 with code 525, 511 527 or 512 and 809, 800 or 801 (NTG2.5) Model 463 with code EU1 (NTG2.5) Reason for change Validity adapted Complaint: Different volume levels between AUX IN and radio or CD/DVD playback. During audio playback from an external MP3 player via the AUX jack, the volume in the vehicle is too quiet. When switching from the AU...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # 201207002B Date: 121101 Campaign - Retrofit Camshaft Adj. Solenoid Adapter Wire Harness Campaign No. 2012070002, November 2012 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS SUBJECT: Models 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 219, 221, 230, 251, 463 Engines 272 and 273 Model Years 2005 - 2011 Retrofit Adapter Wiring Harness on Camshaft Adjustment Solenoids Revision/Date/Purpose This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that due to the settling properties of the seal, oil may leak from the camshaft adjustment solenoid. Dealers will retrofit four adapter harnesses onto the engine wiring harness as a precautionary measure at the next workshop visit Prior to performing this Service Campaign: ^ Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has b...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # S-54_10-255 Date: 120703 Battery - Battery Charging Information Date: July 3, 2012 Order No.: S-B-54. 10/255 Group: 54 SUBJECT: MY-All, All Models Charge Battery Correct charging of the on-board electrical system battery, starter battery, and buffer battery helps to ensure that the vehicle continues to start, functions properly, and has optimal battery life. Therefore please remember that all batteries >/= 12 Ah must be charged in the way described in AR54.10-P-1130CW. The battery charging period depends on the charge level of the battery. The battery must be charged using an approved charger (see SSEP catalogue located under "MB Equipment" menu of STAR TekInfo). The battery is sufficiently charged when the charging current reading is < 25 A.

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # LI27-50_P-0497102 Date: 120703 A/T - Switches To Limp Home Mode And One Or More DTC's Stored Automatic transmission limp-home mode, fault codes 0717, 0718, 0722, 0723, 2200, 2201, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2767, 2768 Numero de tema: L127 5rnF-049710 Version: 2 Grupo de construccion: 27.50 Gear assembly Edicion: 0703-2012 Validez: Automatic transmission 722.9 it is not possible to repair the EHS (VGS) in AMG vehicles Motivo de modificacion: Note added: It is not possible to repair the EHS (VCS) in AMG vehicles Reclamacion: Automatic transmission 722.9 switches to limp-home while driving (gearshifts no longer possible) and/or one or more of the following fault codes are stored or current: 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 51 For vehicles with VGS1 2200 2201 2204 2205 2206 2207 For vehicles with VGS2 or VGS3 0717,...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI91-25_P-051700 Date: 120717 Interior - Massage Function In Active Multicontour Seat Inop. Massage function in active multicontour seat inoperative Numero de tema L191.25-P-051 700 Version 1 Grupo de construccion 91.25 Multicontour seat (MCS) Edicion 07-17-2012 Validez: Model series 212 with code 432 as of VIN A344516 up to VIN A387562 model series 221 with code 432 as of VIN A379142 up to VIN A383537 Motivo de modificacion Damage codes adjusted Reclamacion: Massage function in active multicontour seat inoperative. Causa: Limit switch in massage actuator motor (M94) defective. 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 49 Remedio: Replacement of backrest padding. Note: The massage unit and the actuator are permanently installed in the backrest padding and cannot be replaced separately' 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 S...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI27-20_P-051537 Date: 120807 A/T - Hard 1-2 And 2-3 Shifts, Driveability, DTC's Vehicle jerks during gearchange, hard 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, torque converter lockup clutch (KuB) not engageable Themen-Nummer LI27.20-P-051537 Version 1 Konstruktionsgruppe 27.20 Torque converter Stand 08-07-2012 Gultigkeit Model designation 212, 216, 218, 221, 251 and 164 with automatic transmission NAG2FE+ (identifiable by EHS part no., starting In combination with OM 642 LS up to transmission sequence no. 3.154.598 up to transmission sequence no. 3.166.389, Anderungsgrund Beanstandung: 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 46 Vehicle jerks during gearchange or has hard or slipping shifts. In some cases the torque converter lockup clutch (KuB) cannot be actuated. The following fault codes may be stored in the transmission control unit: ...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI27-60_P-049270 Date: 110404 A/T - A/T 722.9 Switches To Limp-Home Mode Automatic transmission 722.9 switches to limp-home mode Themen-Nummer LI27.60-P-049270 Version 1 Konstruktionsgruppe 27.60 Gearshift, control Stand 04-04-2011 Gultigkeit All models wikth transmission 722.9 Anderungsgrund Beanstandung: Automatic transmission switches to limp-home mode or has no power flow (e.g. 3rd gear is not reached). Note: Fault codes P2502 and/or 2505 or 0894 and/or 2711 may be logged. Attempts must be made to reproduce the problem. Ursache: K1 piston may be damaged (adaptation data for 2-3 shift may be at positive limit). Abhilfe: If the complaint can only be reproduced for the upshift from gear 2 to gear 3 or if the 3rd gear cannot be reached, there could be a defect in the K1 piston. 1. Replace complete multidisk clutch K1 as per EPC. 2. Then re-ad...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # S-30_30-67 Date: 120815 Collision Avoidance - Short Range Sensor Replacement Info. Date: August 15, 2012 Order No: S-B-30.30/67 Group 30 SUBJECT: MY-All, All Models with Code 233 Distronic Plus, Code 234 Blind Spot Assist and Code 237 Active Blind Spot Assist Short-Range Radar Sensors Short-range sensors must not be replaced for a "Malfunction through external transmitter influence" event entry. Any returns of short-range radar sensor (NBR) must include the control unit log. If diagnosis printouts are not included with parts, the warranty claim will be denied.

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # S-83_30-136 Date: 120815 A/C - A/C Sealant Date: August 15, 2012 Order No: S-B-83.30/136 Group: 83 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models All A/C Sealant If refrigerant circuit becomes leaky while under warranty, do not apply sealant. This can lead to contamination of the air conditioning service unit and damage the vehicles refrigerant circuit. The damaged part must always be determined using the usual inspection procedures and replaced by a genuine Mercedes-Benz new part. Returned components that have been contaminated, damaged or clogged by sealant will not be covered under warranty. 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 44 NOTE: If sealant is in the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning system, this cannot be determined before the refrigerant is extracted. To determine if sealant has been used in previous repairs, look fo...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI46-10_P-054502 Date: 120906 Steering - Scraping Noises When Steering Scraping noises when steering Topic number LI46.10-P-054502 Version 1 Design group 46.10 Steering wheel, casing tube, steering shaft, steering lock Date 09-06-2012 Validity Model series 204, 212, 218 Reason for change Complaint Scraping noises when steering Note: Only affects vehicles fitted with a heat shield with aluminum ring as shown in Figure 1. 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 40 File/Designation Cause The steering boot heat shield with aluminum ring has loosened and is scraping on the steering shaft (Figure 1) If the scraping of the aluminum ring on the steering shaft is not the cause of the scraping noises when steering, the problem is being caused by other components. See other documents in Design Group 46. Remedy Replace s...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # LI54-35_P-053444 Date: 120907 Electrical - Horns Too Quiet, Inoperative, Or Has Poor Sound Horn sound issues Topic number LI54.35-P-053444 Version 2 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 39 Design group 54.35 Signaling system Date 09-07-2012 Validity 204 Bremen production up to August 2011 VIN 204.... F775666 204 South Africa production up to August 2011 VIN 204 ... R193863 204 Sindelfingen production up to December 2011 YoM 802 +052 212 up to YoM 802 + 052 218 up to YoM 802 + 052 Reason for change Damage code revised Complaint: Horns too quiet, inoperative or have poor sound Cause: Flat plug on horn broken off Remedy: Replace problem horn with new horn with 2-pin plug contact Symptoms Part

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-10_P-0517692 Date: 120905 Lighting - Headlamp Unit Fogged/Droplets Forming Lamp unit fogged/droplets forming Topic number LI82.10-P-051769 Version 2 Design group 82.10 Exterior lights Date 09-05-2012 Validity All models Reason for change New repair method Complaint Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Remedy Check housing cover of lamp unit for natural fogging or dew as per LI82.10-P-050139. 1. If a reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the pressure compensation membrane can be inserted after complete evaporation of the dew. 2. If no reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the lamp unit is defective and must be repl...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI54-10_P-0540892 Date: 120903 Electrical - Battery Discharged, Vehicle Doesn't Start Battery discharged, vehicle does not start Topic number LI54.10-P-054089 Version 2 Design group 54.10 Battery, voltage supply, voltage converter Date 09-13-2012 Validity Models: 204; 207; 212 (rotary light switch with zero position) Reason for change Validity adapted Complaint: Battery discharged, vehicle does not start. Cause: Rotary light switch sending wrong signal after ignition OFF. Remedy: 1) Read out fault roll of battery sensor (IBS). 2) If the following entries are present: ^ Power consumption by standing lights or parking lights ^ Power consumption by low beams then this is an indication of a faulty rotary light switch. 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 33 3) Replace rotary light switch. Symptoms

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-60_P-054090 Date: 120913 Entertainment Sys. - iPad(R) Rear Integration Plus Noises iPad(R) Rear Integration Plus: Squeaking noises when adjusting screen angle Topic number LI82.60-P-054090 Version 1 Design group 82.60 Radio, audio/video systems Date 09-13-2012 Validity Model 164, 251, 221, 204, 212, 218 without code (864) Rear Seat Entertainment system, with and without code (866) Rear Seat Model 166 without code (864) Rear Seat Entertainment system, with code (866) Rear Seat Entertainment preinstallation. Reason for change Validity and designation adjusted Complaint: When adjusting the screen angle of the iPad(R) Rear Integration Plus (accessory from Mercedes-Benz Accessories), squeaking noises may occur after intensive use. 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 30 The object numbers shown above are affect...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # LI91-10_P-054143 Date: 120913 Interior - Power Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment Inoperative Electric seat fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional Topic number LI91.10-P-054143 Version 1 Design group 91.10 Front seats Date 09-13-2012 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971)   Page 23 Validity Model series 204.3, 207, 212 and 218 with fully electric seat adjustment Reason for change Complaint: 1. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional Cause: 1. Frictional vibrations along fore/aft adjustment shaft 2. Motor detached owing to mechanical damage to electric motor retaining plate caused by the customer Remedy: Replacement of adjustment motor, shafts and electric motor retaining plate of relevant seat. Contents of parts kit, see Pic above. Instructions for replacement of electric m...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI27-00_P-0485525 Date: 120917 A/T - 2-3 Upshift Slip During Initial Cold Acceleration 2-3 upshift slips slightly one time Topic number LI27.00-P-048552 Version 5 Design group 27.00 General Date 09-17-2012 Validity Transmission 722.9 with engines 273, 272 and 642 Reason for change Model designations with engine 642 and engine 272 for which there is a remedy have been added under Validity Complaint: After a cold start, slight slippage may occur in the 2-3 shift when the vehicle moves off for the first time. Cause: A full basic charge for the K1 piston cannot be guaranteed with a cold start. This means that the plate contact pressure must still be built up, which can lead to a single brief slip of the gearshift. Remedy: Vehicles with engine 272, engine 273 and engine 642 in combination with the electrohydraulic controller unit A220 270 23 06 or A220 27...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI91-10_P-0484113 Date: 120921 Interior - Pneumatic 4-Way Lumbar Support Fails Failure of pneumatic 4-way lumbar support Topic number LI91.10-P-048411 Version 3 Design group 91.10 Front seats Date 09-21-2012 Validity Model series 204, 212, 218, 207, 164, 251 with pneumatic lumbar support! Not valid for code 409 or 432 (multicontour or dynamic seat) Reason for change Part number for pressure tester corrected Complaint: The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain. (Lumbar support on multicontour seat / dynamic seat not affected!) Cause: Component defect in lumbar support control unit. Remedy: Precise fault location: Check whether the air pockets exhibit a leakage before replacing any components. 1. Remove tensioning element of affected seat 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (27...