LI33 30-P-056665
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
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2014 MERCEDES BENZ C190
Service bulletins
37 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
LI35 30-P-058566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
P-SC-2019050006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary
LI82 85-P-068646
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MB App iHeart Radio is no longer available after a head unit update
LI91 45-P-066075
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54.21-P-062006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
LI07 70-P-066276
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
LI05 20-P-067123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI77.25-P-063997
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Variable rear spoiler occasionally fails to extend or retract.
P-SC-2015050006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update Powertrain Control Module, Engine and Transmission Software
LI32.25-P-061137
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI91.25-P-059380
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
P-B-82.85-703
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are still available for ordering. With XENTRY DVD 03/2014 a new telematics DVD with part number A 166 827 21 00 is being shipped. This telematics DVD replaces the previous telematics DVDs.
LI82.85-P-058582
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI54.15-P-057373
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI35.30-P-058566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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)
LI46.15-P-058505
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
LI49.10-P-058243
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active or message "Starts remaining xxx" in instrument cluster.
LI49.20-P-056353
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI54.10-P-054089
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.
LI46.35-P-058063
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
C1A140101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI54.25-P-056472
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI14.20-P-052079
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
P-SC-2014020003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. To correct this condition, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the seam seal at the spare tire well at the next workshop visit.
S-SC- 2013090008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI54.65-P-058105
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
C1A-13 11 02
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI82.95-P-054406
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI27.20-P-055758
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI33.30-P-056665
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
LI82.95-P-056655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI47.40-P-053871
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
LI82.10-P-053604
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fault message in display - Right rear turn signal light inoperative
LI82.85-P-055695
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
C1A-130501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label
LI46.35-P-055485
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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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